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  • Oppo Watch Launched in Germany with Google Pay Support

    Oppo Watch Launched in Germany with Google Pay Support

    Oppo has officially unveiled its first smartwatch in Europe that powered with GPS & NFC functions. Germany is the first country to get Oppo Watch and soon it will land in other European countries. The wearable was first introduced in China with some advanced functions that we have seen on Apple Watch Series 5 & Galaxy Watch Active 2. It has a 1.6-inch screen and offers 1GB RAM & 8GB internal storage to save the music. It runs on Wear OS by Google & ColorOS platform, that opens plenty of apps to install and use on the watch.

    In the app section, it pre-loaded with Google Pay, Google Assistant, Online Music, and many other apps. It comes with a microphone & loudspeaker so you can answer the calls on the go. The smart notifications allow you to read & reply to WhatsApp, Facebook, and other social media apps & text messages. Unlike the Huawei Watch GT 2, the Oppo Watch supports NFC outside China, so you can make a contactless payment. Write now, it supports with Google Pay and in the future, more payment systems will join it. It powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100 & Apollo 3 chipset with different energy-saving options.

    Oppo Watch in Germany

    Oppo promises 24 hours of battery backup from 300 mAh battery, and in power-saving mode, the watch will run up to 14 days. For the fast charging, it supports VOOC quick charge that fills 46% battery in just 20 minutes. In fitness section, it pre-installed with all the major sports modes and you can also measure your heart rate & sleep score. The Oppo Watch is now available to purchase in Germany for €249.

  • Mi Band 5 Will Have 1.2-inch Screen, Google Pay Support

    Mi Band 5 Will Have 1.2-inch Screen, Google Pay Support

    Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is now widely available in all major countries. It became one of the best selling fitness bands all across the world because of its future-packed functions at a low price. Now, Xiaomi is moving ahead to launch Mi Band 5 with more advanced features. As we got the exclusive information, Xiaomi will increase the touch screen size to 1.2-inch on Mi Band 5. It will be lighter and more contrast, which makes it better readable in the sunlight. The current Mi Band 4 has a 0.95-inch display so the next tracker will have more readable space. Of course, it will be a full-colored AMOLED screen.

    As we said in October, the next Mi Band 5 will support NFC function outside China. Now we have insider news confirms NFC on a global version for contactless payments. It opens the door for Google Pay & other payment services to take advantage of it. Currently, only Mi Pay works on Mi Bands to pay any purchases and to pay for travel in transit. At present, the NFC is only supported on Mi Band 3 & Band 4 in China & only for residents. It will be going to change on the next band as the demand for the NFC version is growing fast.

    Mi Band 5 News

    The price for Mi Band 5 will be 179 Yuan in China, which is nearly 26 US dollars. The prices may vary in other countries. Mi Band 4 is selling at $35 so we could see a little price bump with the next band. Huami has confirmed that it is making Mi Band 5. Huami said there is no exclusive deal signed between both companies though it will work with Xiaomi on many upcoming projects. It is now confirmed Xiaomi will launch Mi Band 5 in June and China will be the first country to get it.