Thursday, November 28, 2019

[Update: New 55″ 4K model]The new 65″ Mi TV 4X is the largest Xiaomi TV in India, 43″ and 50″ added to the 4K lineup

Update 1 (11/28/19 @ 03:15 AM IST): Xiaomi has announced a new 55″ model in the 4K Mi TV 4X series, which was launched in September. It will be available for sale in India starting 12/2/19 at noon via Amazon and Mi.

The original launch article from September 17, 2019, continues below.

Buy in India: Mi TV 4X 65″ (₹54,999 on Flipkart) || TV 4X 50″ (₹29,999 on Amazon India) || TV 4X 43″ (₹24,999 on Flipkart)

After taking the smartphone segment in India by a storm with its cost-effective offerings, Xiaomi entered the smart TV segment in India in early 2018. In less than two years, the company has been able to surpass legacy brands such as LG, Samsung, and Sony with its affordable smart and Android TVs. The company claims to have sold 3 million units so far and have captured 55% of online TV sales in India. Today, they are launching four new smart TVs in India to bolster its Mi TV lineup. The new series includes the Mi TV 4X 65″ with a 4K panel, which will be the largest Xiaomi Android TV in India, along with the Mi TV 4X 55″ and 43″ variants, and Mi TV 4A 40″.

Mi TV 4X 65-inch

The 4K UHD panel used by Xiaomi on the TV has a 60Hz refresh rate and a response time of 8 milliseconds. It displays 88% of the colors in the NTSC gamut and has a contrast ratio of 1200:1. The screen has a viewing angle of 178° so that the video content can be enjoyed by users sitting across at different angles and distances to the TV. Xiaomi is banking on something called a “Vivid Picture Engine,” a custom engine to optimize the color saturation, contrast, and brightness of content from all sources. Further, the custom Reality Flow chip will interpolate frames in the 24fps content on the Mi TV 4X 65″ to display 60fps content.

In terms of audio, the Mi TV delivers 20W audio with the help of four drivers, which includes two tweeters and two sub-woofers. The TV features support for Dolby Audio and is tuned for DTS-HD audio decoding.

Internally, the Mi TV is powered by a quad-core CPU by Amlogic with each core clocked at a maximum of 1.5GHz. This is paired with a 750MHz Mali-450 GPU and 2GB of RAM. While there’s an 8GB eMMC storage on the TV, you can use one of the two USB ports to add an external source of storage. Alternatively, you can use one of the three HDMI ports to input a stream of content to be enjoyed on the TV.

xiaomi mi tv 4x 65

While we’re not sure if the 8GB storage will be adequate, you can stream a variety of content directly on to the Mi TV  using either the dual-band Wi-Fi or the ethernet connectivity options. Xiaomi has optimized the PatchWall UI majorly to improve content discovery. It has partnered with various content providers and app developers to show live tiles of content in the PatchWall UI. If you prefer so, you can also switch to the default Android TV interface using the dedicated button on the remote. Xiaomi is also adding a few more content partners.

After much anticipation, Netflix is also coming to Mi TVs while Amazon Prime Video app will not only be supported but also be available on new Mi TVs out-of-the-box. The TVs will also support streaming 4K video content via Prime Video, Netflix, Hungama, etc.

The Mi TV remote controller also features a dedicated button to wake the Google Assistant as well a microphone to communicate with her. This new remote controller also gets dedicated buttons for Netflix and Prime Video.

Mi TV 4X 50″, 4X 43″, and Mi TV 4A 40″

Xiaomi has also announced two smaller 4K TV with the objective of making 4K TVs available to all users. These TVs comes with the same smart features, as well as the same picture and audio quality.

The company will also be offering a more affordable 40″ Mi TV will a Full HD panel and dual speakers.

mi tv 4a 40 inch mi tv 4a 40 inch

Data Saver & Cast to TV

As part of its customizations for users streaming content on their TVs using cellular data through mobile hotspots, Xiaomi has introduced a Data Saver feature which will consume one-third of data compared to when it runs on a Wi-Fi connection.

The Cast to TV feature will allow users to cast media files to their TV just like Chromecast but without any consumption of data.

Mi TV series: Pricing

The Mi TV 4X 65″ it will be priced at ₹54,999. The other 4K TVs – Mi TV 4X 50″ and the 43″ – will be available for ₹29,999 and ₹24,999, respectively.

The TV 4A 43″ with Full HD resolution will be available for ₹17,999.

All of these TVs will be via Amazon India and Mi online store starting September 29th.

Update 1: New 55″ 4K 2020 model

Xiaomi has launched a new 55-inch model in the two-months-old Mi TV 4X series with a 4K resolution. It has been branded with a 2020 tag but it looks much like the last year’s TV 4X Pro 55” which was launched in January this year, except for the newly added official Netflix support. The older TV is not likely to get Netflix even though older Mi TVs might. There’s 20W audio output through two full-range speakers. Another reason to buy the new 55″ model is its updated price, which is ₹5,000 less.

The Mi TV 4X 55″ will be available via Amazon India and the first sale will be held on December 2nd at noon. The TV will also be available offline at Mi Stores.

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro goes on sale in Indonesia with preloaded Huawei Mobile Services

All eyes were on Huawei when it took the stage on 19th September this year to unveil the new Huawei Mate 30 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro. The U.S. Government’s trade ban on the company affected its ability to serve its customers, not only in the USA but all around the world except its home country of China. The ban disallowed newer Huawei devices to ship with Google Mobile Services, meaning that users in these regions will not be able to experience Android in the same way as they used to. However, shipping without Google Services was already an ongoing reality in China, and Huawei had adapted itself to thrive in its home country. And because of the trade ban, Huawei now had to adopt the same solutions across regions outside of China. The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is now going on sale in more regions outside of China, like Indonesia, without Google Mobile Services, but using Huawei Mobile Services as the alternative.

Huawei Mobile Services comprises of three main pillars:

  1. Huawei AppGallery: an app distribution platform serving as an alternative to the Google Play Store, making it easy for developers to distribute apps to users, and for users to have a central location for downloading, installing and updating apps.
  2. HMS Core: background services that serve as an alternative to Google Play Services, making it feasible for developers to incorporate functionalities that they have come to expect from an OS.
  3. Huawei Ability Gallery: a service distribution platform for increased app discovery for developers and simplistic content aggregation for end-users.

These three main pillars combine to provide a comprehensive experience to both, end-users and developers, in the form of Huawei Mobile Services (HMS). Huawei has had the foresight to work on these solutions long before the trade ban situation came to exist, so these solutions are in surprisingly functional states already. While all stakeholders would have rested easy if the trade ban situation had resolved, Huawei is confident on its own HMS platform to proceed ahead with further launches. The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is thus launching in markets without GMS, but coming in with HMS as the primary platform.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro XDA Forums

Users in Indonesia can purchase the Huawei Mate 30 Pro from JD.com for Rp 12,499,000 (~$887) for the 8GB RAM plus 256GB storage variant, from November 30, 2019 onwards.

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OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G teaser shows off thinnest dual-mode 5G phone

As 5G adoption is picking up speed around the world, more and more smartphone manufacturers are releasing 5G devices in the market. Currently, manufacturers like Samsung, OnePlus, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc. offer 5G variants of their flagship devices in the market. Since these 5G devices are in the flagship category, they’re pretty much always out of the reach of the average consumer. To make the technology more accessible, Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and Realme are about to bring the next-gen of 5G smartphones, like the upcoming Redmi K30 and Realme X50, to the market that will offer dual-mode 5G at a relatively affordable price. Now, Oppo is looking to join the affordable dual-mode 5G club with the launch of the Reno3 Pro later this year.

As per a recent teaser shared by the company’s VP and President of Global Marketing Brian Shen, the upcoming Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G might be the thinnest dual-mode 5G smartphone in its price segment. The device, which will feature an all-glass design, will measure in at just 7.7mm (excluding the camera bump). The teaser image reveals that the Reno3 Pro 5G will have minimal bezels on the top and sides, with no notch and curved edges. We can also tell that the device will have its power button on the right edge, but it isn’t clear where Oppo plans to house the front-facing camera.

At the recent ColorOS 7 launch event in China, Oppo revealed that the Reno3 series will be launched in the country next month. While we don’t have any information on the hardware specifications of the device yet, we expect to learn more in the days leading up to the launch.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Realme X2 Pro bootloader unlock tool and kernel source code are now available

Realme has seen tremendous growth over the last year, thanks to the company’s compelling lineup of budget and mid-range devices. With the launch of the Realme X2 Pro last month, the company forayed into the affordable flagship space, offering top-of-the-line specifications at a relatively affordable price. The company’s first true flagship packs in a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Much like other flagships in the market today, it also features a high refresh rate 90Hz display and an impressive quad-camera array. Now, in a bid to promote third-party development for the device, Realme is allowing bootloader unlocking and has released kernel sources for the Realme X2 Pro.

Realme X2 Pro XDA Forums

The bootloader on the Realme X2 Pro can be unlocked using the unlock tool released by Realme on its forums. It’s worth noting that unlocking the bootloader on your device will replace the Widevine L1 certification with Widevine L3 and the in-display fingerprint sensor will stop working until the bootloader is locked again. Unlocking the bootloader will also factory reset your device and disable OTA updates, but it’s absolutely essential if you wish to root your device.

Realme has also released the kernel sources for the device, which will come in handy for third-party kernel, ROM and recovery development. As of now, there aren’t too many customization resources available for the device, but w expect the development to pick up on our forums in the next few days. If you wish to unlock the bootloader of your Realme X2 Pro, you can click on the source link below and follow the instruction in the post. Make sure you back up all your data before proceeding with the process.

Source: Realme

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Samsung Internet 10.2 stable brings back the Video Assistant feature

Samsung’s native web browser, called Samsung Internet, is one of the most feature-rich web browsers on Android. The Chromium-based browser includes handy features like an autoplay video blocker, smart anti-tracking, night mode, and more. The browser previously included a feature called Video Assistant, which allowed users to open videos in picture-in-picture mode, zoom in on videos, or change the brightness. This feature was first introduced in version 4.2 of the browser, but sadly it was removed in version 9. Thankfully, the Video Assistant feature made a comeback in version 10.2 beta last month and it’s finally rolling out to the stable version of the browser.

As per a recent post on Reddit, Samsung has now started rolling out version 10.2.00.53 of the Samsung Internet browser. The update brings back the Video Assistant feature, but this time it has a few new tricks up its sleeve. The Video Assistant in the latest update for the browser now gives you the ability to change the tab view, adds menu button customizations, and it even lets you choose which apps open video links. Here’s the official changelog for Samsung Internet v10.2.00.53:

  • Video assistant
  • Allowed apps
  • Customize menu
  • Tab manager renewal
  • Bug fix and stabilization

The latest update for the Samsung Internet browser is already available on the Play Store. You can download it on your device from the link below and in case the update isn’t available for you, you can download the updated APK from APK Mirror by following this link.

Samsung Internet Browser (Free, Google Play) →

Via: Reddit

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Samsung Galaxy S11, S11e, and S11+ Forums are now open

The Galaxy S11 series is set to be the next big flagship release from Samsung. These phones will be officially announced in the next few months, but in the meantime, we’re already seeing leaks. So far, we’ve seen the Galaxy S11+, Galaxy S11, and Galaxy S11e in renders. We’ve also heard about some rumored features. So, while we wait for more, let’s open the forums!

Samsung Galaxy S11+ XDA Forums

Samsung Galaxy S11 XDA Forums

Samsung Galaxy S11e XDA Forums

Samsung Galaxy S11 Leaked renders Samsung Galaxy S11e

So what do we know so far? The Galaxy S11 and Galaxy S11+ both have five cameras on the back. They are oriented differently, though, and the S11+ is said to have a larger 108MP camera. The Galaxy S11 features a triple camera setup in a similar look as the Galaxy S11. So all three models will have plenty of cameras, but the S11+ will be a step above.

Another big differentiator will be screen size. The Galaxy S11e is the smallest coming in at 6.3-inches. The Galaxy S11 is next up with a 6.7-inch display. You guessed it, the Galaxy S11+ has the biggest display at 6.9-inches. All of these will be Dynamic AMOLED and we could see 120Hz refresh rate as well. Some of the other features that have been rumored include 25W charging and 8K video recording.

If you’re looking forward to these devices, be sure to hit up the forums linked above! They will surely be very popular devices for 2020.

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XDA’s Global Black Friday Best Value Recommendations – Amazfit GTR 47MM AMOLED Smart Watch for only $129.99

Black Friday is right around the corner and, as you might already know, it’s the best time to be out shopping for your favorite products. That’s because there are deals on almost everything under the Sun. And to help our readers, we’re kicking off a new XDA’s Daily Best Value Recommendations series that will be updated frequently. Here, our readers can expect to find good deals on a variety of electronic gadgets including, but not limited to, smartphones, power banks, headphones, and much much more. Moreover, these deals will be such that our global reader base will be able to benefit from it, no matter from which part of the globe he/she is. In other words, these deals will be applicable globally.

Today’s Best Deal-Amazfit GTR 47MM AMOLED Smart Watch

Huami, the brand behind Amazfit smartwatches and fitness bands has risen to popularity due to its association with Xiaomi i.e. as the manufacturer of Xiaomi’s enormously popular Mi Band series. For that price, you get stellar battery life, a great display, IP68 water resistance and a lot more.Check out our in-depth review of Amafit GTR on XDA!

Check it out for only $129.99

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Smartphones

Product Name original price($) sale Price($) Discount Purchase Link
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 $190.42 $139.01 27.00% Click to Buy
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6+64 $243.74 $194.99 20.00% Click to Buy
Xiaomi Mi 9t Pro 6+128 $465.74 $339.99 27.00% Click to Buy
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE 6+128 $283.83 $279.99 1.35% Click to Buy
Xiaomi Mi A3 4+64 $214.27 $139.01 35.00% Click to Buy
Black Shark 2 12+256 $711.25 $569.00 20.00% Click to Buy
Oneplus 7T Pro 8GB 256GB $899.99 $791.99 12.00% Click to Buy
Oneplus 7T $613.32 $429.32 30.00% Click to Buy
Oneplus 7 Pro $728.56 $509.99 30.00% Click to Buy
Oneplus 6T $479.44 $354.79 26.00% Click to Buy
Oneplus 6 $459.99 $335.79 27.00% Click to Buy
Huawei P30 Lite $350.95 $224.61 36.00% Click to Buy
Lenovo Z6 Pro $434.77 $278.25 36.00% Click to Buy
 9000 mAh!!! Battery Phone $249.99 $189.99 24.00% Click to Buy

Accessories

Product Name original price($) sale Price($) Discount Purchase Link
Xiaomi
Xiaomi Redmi AirDots $11.29 $9.79 13.29% Click to Buy
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 $23.99 $18.71 22.01% Click to Buy
Charger For Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Miband 4 $4.99 $3.69 27.00% Click to Buy
Xiaomi Selfie Stick $11.64 $279.99 31.01% Click to Buy
Xiaomi Mijia YD Intelligent Fingerprint Lock Padlock $27.74 $8.03 21.02% Click to Buy
Oneplus
Oneplus Bullets 2 Wireless Earphones $102.65 $69.80 32.00% Click to Buy
Oneplus 30W Warp Car Charger $38.79 $26.77 30.99% Click to Buy
Oneplus Dash charger $10.79 $9.80 9.18% Click to Buy
Power Bank and Other
30000mAh ROMOSS Sense 8+ Power Bank $40.89 $19.99 51.11% Click to Buy
20000mAh Dual USB Power Bank $33.96 $17.32 49.00% Click to Buy
Essager 10000mAh Power Bank $21.97 $6.59 70.00% Click to Buy
PISEN Power bank 10000mAh $32.99 $19.79 40.01% Click to Buy
HOCO Qi Wireless Charger Power Bank 10000mah $50.74 $35.52 30.00% Click to Buy
10W Qi Car Wireless Charger $27.99 $19.59 30.01% Click to Buy
Magnetic Cable support Fast Charging $2.88 $0.92 68.06% Click to Buy
360 Degree Rotating Car Phone Holder $7.64 $3.59 53.01% Click to Buy
Samsung Qi Wireless Charger Pad $16.91 $10.99 35.01% Click to Buy
Acegreen LED Display 3.1A dual usb car charger $4.52 $3.16 30.09% Click to Buy
Baseus 4 in 1 USB Type C Cable Wireless Charging $19.14 $13.59 29.00% Click to Buy

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Product Name original price($) sale Price($) Discount Purchase Link
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 $606.62 $549.99 9.34% Click to Buy
Xiaomi Laptop Notebook 15.6 Pro Enhanced i7-10510U MX250 $1,599.00 $1,199.00 25.02% Click to Buy
Xiaomi 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector TV Home Theater $3,500.00 $2,499.00 28.60% Click to Buy
Xiaomi Mijia Electric Scooter Pro 45KM Mileage $629.99 $449.99 28.57% Click to Buy
Xiaomi Mi LED TV 4A PRO 32 Smartest Android TV $339.99 $239.99 29.41% Click to Buy
ASUS ROG ZS600KL Gaming Phone $619.08 $399.99 35.39% Click to Buy
Gocomma 8-in-1 USB C Hub Adapter $41.93 $26.99 35.63% Click to Buy
Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro 2019 15.6 inch Laptop $1,368.90 $949.99 30.60% Click to Buy
AMAZFIT GTR 42mm Smart Watch $178.32 $133.99 24.86% Click to Buy
Alfawise P2 HEPA Smart Air Purifier Air $79.99 $65.99 17.50% Click to Buy

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Product Name original price($) sale Price($) Discount Purchase Link
Logitech (G) PRO WIRELESS GAMING MOUSE 16000DPI $182.00 $2,499.00 34.07% Click to Buy
Logitech MX MASTER Wireless Mouse $76.99 $119.99 11.69% Click to Buy
Xiaomi Xiaohou Moving-Coil Audio Wireless Microphone $32.00 $67.99 11.16% Click to Buy
Baseus Type-C 3A Cable 3.0 USB C $4.29 $$1.98 53.85% Click to Buy
Baseus 65W GaN High Power Quick Charger Support QC 4.0 3.0 AFC SCP PD 3.0 $49.90 $28.99 41.90% Click to Buy
Baseus Mini 3A Power Bank 10000mAh Built-in USB Cable $29.99 $19.98 33.38% Click to Buy
Oneplus7T Pro $729.99 $639.99 12.33% Click to Buy
Oneplus7T $599.99 $435.99 27.33% Click to Buy
OIWAS backpack laptop bag nylon waterproof 15.6 inch black $19.99 $15.99 20.01% Click to Buy
Zhi Yun Smooth 4 3-Axis Gimbal $139.00 $119.00 14.39% Click to Buy
Xiaomi MI Bluetooth Earphones Neck Hang Headset $60.00 $49.99 16.68% Click to Buy
Amazfit smart and healthy wristbands $99.99 $77.99 22.00% Click to Buy
Xiaomi Mijia Bluetooth Temperature Humidity Sensor Thermometer $16.79 $13.99 16.68% Click to Buy
ZOKOP Air Fryer US Plug $67.79 $57.79 14.75% Click to Buy
Ecovacs DN33 Robot Vacuum and Mop $500.00 $320.00 36.00% Click to Buy
MIJIA 1S Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner $380.64 $299.00 21.45% Click to Buy

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Smartphones

Product Name original price(₹) sale Price($) Discount Platform/Purchase Link
OnePlus 7T Glacier Blue, 8GB RAM, 128GB) ₹37,999.00 ₹34,999.00 7.89% Amazon.in
OnePlus 7 Pro (Mirror Grey, 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage) ₹44,999.00 ₹39,999.00 11.11% Amazon.in
Realme 5 Pro (4GB 64GB) ₹13,999.00 ₹12,999.00 7.14% Amazon.in
Samsung Galaxy A50 (Black, 64 GB) ₹18,490.00 ₹16,999.00 8.06% Flipkart
Asus 6Z (Black, 64 GB) (6 GB RAM) ₹31,999.00 ₹27,999.00 12.50% Flipkart
POCO F1 by Xiaomi (Steel Blue, 64 GB) ₹17,999.00 ₹14,999.00 16.67% Flipkart
Realme 3 Pro (Nitro Blue, 64 GB) ₹12,999.00 ₹9,999.00 23.08% Flipkart 
Redmi 8A (Midnight Black, 32 GB) (3 GB RAM) ₹6,999.00 / / Flipkart
Redmi K20 (Glacier Blue, 64 GB) ₹21,999.00 ₹19,999.00 9.09% Flipkart

Accessories

Product Name original price($) sale Price($) Discount Platform/Purchase Link
Mi Band 3 (Black) ₹1,999.00 ₹1,749.00 12.51% Amazon.in
Amazfit BIP Lite 3ATM Smart Watch (Blue) ₹3,999.00 / / Amazon.in
Ambrane PP-11 10000mAH Lithium Polymer Power Bank (Black) ₹699.00 ₹649.00 7.15% Amazon.in
SYSKA P1016B Power Pocket 100 10000 mAh (Black) ₹2,999.00 ₹2,699.00 10.00% Flipkart
Motorola Pace 100 Wired Headset with Mic ₹399.00 ₹289.00 27.57% Flipkart
boAt BassHeads 100 Wired Headset with Mic ₹399.00 / / Flipkart
Jabra Elite 65t Alexa Enabled True Wireless Earbuds ₹11,799.00 ₹9,999.00 15.26% Amazon.in

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