Save Up to a Whopping 70% with AliExpress’ 11.11 Global Shopping Festival

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Nov 10, 2019

With AliExpress 11.11 Global Shopping Festival 2019 just around the corner, it looks like online shoppers are in for a treat. Touted as the biggest sale of the year, the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival features millions of items, discounts with up to 70 percent off, and a lot more.

Slated to kick off at 12:00 AM PT on November 11th, the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival is the biggest, baddest sale of the year. You must know exactly what the activity has to offer for you to make the most out of it. Smart shoppers, coupon chasers, shopaholics are advised to continue reading.

As part of the latest promo, AliExpress is giving you a chance to save more money without breaking a sweat. Under the Save More With Coupons section, you can get a coupon that enables you to get $20 off on orders exceeding $50. Likewise, if your cart value is or more than $10, you can use a specific coupon for $5 off.

While brand-conscious buyers do not mind shelling out tens of thousands of dollars on products from their favorite manufacturer, those living on a tight budget end up compromising on low-priced alternatives, but AliExpress is bent on changing that. Alibaba owned Chinese online retail service doling out massive discounts on top-branded products.

For instance, you can get up to 60 percent of on ISEE, up to 40 percent off on UMIDIGI, up to 80 percent off on QCY, up to 75 percent off on products from Born Pretty, up to a whopping 94 percent off on LIGE branded products and up to 70 percent off on products manufactured by PZOZ.

As far as the products are concerned, they have carefully been placed under specific categories so that AliExpress users can find exactly what they are looking for without wasting a lot of time. The activity page features a section dubbed Deals By Category, which is followed by multiple sub-categories.

The first section is called Sports & Entertainment and you can avail of up to 60 percent off on all items featured here. Likewise, you can get up to 70 percent off on products added to the Fashion Accessories section. Much to the delight of fashion-conscious buyers, you can explore more style under the Bestsellers, Super Deals and Spring/Summer Showstoppers categories.

Bestsellers offers up to 80 percent off, Super Deals gives you a chance to save up to 50 percent. Aside from that, you can check out the Global Picks, and Discover Gift Box sections too. The More To Love section is a must check-ut for those who fancy buying top-end products at lowered prices.

Teeming with hundreds and thousands of amazing products, the concluding category on the promotion page gives you a chance to get noteworthy discounts on well-received products. For instance, the New NAVIFORCE Women Luxury Brand Watch would normally set you back $199.90, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $19.99 from AliExpress, thanks to a 90 percent discount.

The 11.11 price of the NAVIFORCE Women Luxury Brand Watch is only $11.19, which converts to about a 93 percent discount. You can grab significant discounts on electronic items as well.

The UMIDIGI A5 PRO usually carries a $153.83 price sticker on it, but you can get your hands on the coveted smartphone for a lowered price of only $99.99 through AliExpress. If that doesn’t impress you much, it might interest you to know that the phone’s 11.11 Price of only $89.22. You can simply add these products to your cart, and proceed with placing your order once the sale kicks off.

To ensure you do not end up missing this year’s biggest sale, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

GeekBuying 11.11 Shopping Festival Launches with Up to 80% Off and other Crazy Deals of 2019

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 10, 2019

With this year’s biggest shopping festival kicking off, e-tailers are doling out great discounts and offering big coupons to lure online shoppers. Keeping in line with that, GeekBuying has launched the GeekBuying 2019 11.11 Shopping Festival.

Featuring a slew of this year’s craziest deals, the recently launched promotion sale gives you a chance to get up to a whopping 80 percent off on a wide range of products across multiple categories. In addition to that, the promotion features big coupon codes that can be used to get a discount if your order exceeds a specific amount.

For example, you can get $55 off on orders over $111, or save $22 using a specific coupon if you spend that $200. Likewise, by applying coupon code 1111GKB30 at checkout, you can get $30 off on orders exceeding $300. Among other coupons, you can use coupon code 1111GKB02 for a $2 off provided you have spent $10 or more.

Daily Check-In Coupons: You can win one check-in coupon, and if you are among the first hundred participants that check into the promo daily between November 1st to November 10th, you will win $11.11 OFF Coupon, which will be valid for orders valued at $12 or more. The rest of the participants that check-in daily during the activity period will receive an $11.11 OFF coupon on orders worth $50 or more.

If you check-in at least 7 out of the 10 days, you will win an $11.11 OFF coupon on orders valued at at least $70. Those who check-in at least 5 of the 10 days will be eligible for an $11.11 OFF coupon on orders valued at $90 or more.

Winners will receive Check-in Coupon in their GeekBuying account from 11.11 10:00 (UTC+8). It is worth mentioning here that the coupons will be valid from November 11th 10:00 to November 13th 16:00 (UTC+8). They cannot be applied for Lightning Deals & Flash Deals of the 11.11 Promo. You need to redeem the gift before November 16th at 10:00(UTC+8).

The promotion page is crammed with top-end products across multiple categories. More importantly, you can get your hands on these amazing products without burning a hole in your pocket during this activity period.

To simplify and expedite the search process, the products have been carefully added to specific categories. The first section dubbed Flash Sales has a slew of amazing items on sales now, each available for considerably lowered prices. The Top Sellers section as well as a limited number of pieces of well-received products available for unbeatable prices.

For instance, the category has 95 pieces of the KUGOO S1 Pro Folding Electric Scooter bearing a lowered price tag of $322.99. This is a noteworthy 41 percent reduction in the e-bike’s original asking price of $549.99. Moreover, if this is your first order with GeekBuying, you can even take advantage of a 2% OFF New User coupon and save more money.

Tech buffs might want to check out the next category called Top Tech, which is brimming with high-end tech devices such as smartphones, pocket laptops, mechanical keyboard, smart 4K HD splitter for TV, Xbox, PS4, etc. While you can avail of great discounts on these items, note that there were only a limited number of pieces remaining for each product at the time of writing.

If you are an electronics lover, you can head straight to the Hot Electronics section. Loaded with amazing electronic devices, this section gives you a chance to grab big discounts on top-branded music accessories such as the Tronsmart Force, QCY T2C TWS earbuds, Xiaomi Wemax One Pro laser projector, and more.

Adventure junkies and outdoor sports fans, on the other hand, might want to move straight to the following category called Outdoors & Toys. This section features electric bicycles from FIIDO, Tarsa, Samebike, along with with a smartphone gimbal stabilizer from Zhiyun, and a myriad of other equally exciting products that you can buy without emptying your pockets.

For example, there’s a 9 percent off on the Hubsan ZINO PRO FPV RC Drone, which normally retails for $459.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for a lowered price of only $419.99.

Crafted to come in handy in day to day life, smart home appliances aren’t easy on the pocketbook. To make these high-useful products available to cost-conscious buyers, the promotion page features a section called Smart Home.

Under the Smart Home category, you can get your hands on a wide range of top-branded smart home appliances at unbeatable prices. The concluding section on the promotion page is called Brand, and it is a must check-out category for brand-conscious buyers.

You can get amazing products from leading manufacturers such as Tronsmart, JJRC, KUGOO, Xiaomi, JIMMY, and Huawei at reduced prices under the Brand category. Aside from that, the activity page has a More Deals section that you might to checkout for unmissable discounts.

You can click here to follow this activity page and take full advantage of the great discounts, and big coupons before they expire.

GeekBuying 2019 11.11 Shopping Festival

Gearbest Singles Day Sales: Get Great Discounts on a Wide Range of Top-End Products

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 10, 2019

Are you ready for the year’s biggest sale festival? If not, now’s the time! To pave the way for the hotly-anticipated 11.11 Sale, which kicks off shortly, Gearbest has launched a new promo dubbed the 11.11 Sale Pre-Heat Single’s Day Best Deal.

As part of the promo, the Chinese online store is doling out great discounts on a wide selection of products across multiple categories. In addition to that, the popular e-tailer is giving you a chance to win $11 coupons as well. Here’s how you can participate in the event.

Sign In To Win $11 Coupon – Rules: First off, you need to log in using your verified account. If you sign in 3 days total, you qualify for a $3 OFF coupon, for totally 5-day sign-ins you get a $6 OFF coupon, and an $11 OFF coupon for totally 8-day sign-ins. Note that the activity will be valid only until November 13th, 00:00 (UTC).

The activity page is brimming with all sorts of other unmissable deals. For instance, you can check out the Lightning Deals, which will be valid for 48 hours between November 10th – November 12th. Aside from that, there’s a dedicated section for Xiaomi fans featuring Xiaomi 11.11 Deals.

The following category is called Top Store and is features specific discounts on select brands if your cart value extends a specified amount. For example, you can save $10 on orders over $100 on SmartSelect Audio Store, $20 on orders exceeding $700 when you buy a product from Nubility Store and $8 off on orders over $30 for purchasing products available on the Olaf official store.

Electronics lovers can head straight to the Must-Buy Electronics List to get good value for money. The section features top-branded tablets, phones, phablets, notebooks, smart wearables, and a slew of other high-end devices that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket.

In addition to that, the activity page features amazing offers, great discounts on high-end products across categories such as smart home appliances, 3D printers, RC drones, smart home projectors, etc. You can even test your luck by participating in Spin the Wheel to Win $111 game, which will be valid between November 10th – November 11th UTC.

You can follow this link to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts before the activity period comes to an end.

Gearbest 11.11 Sale Pre-Heat Single’s Day Best Deal

11.11 Coupon Rain: Win $1,000, 000 Of Coupons

It looks like Gearbest users are in for a treat! The Chinese online store is giving its loyal users a chance to win $1,000,000 Of coupons. On the downside, users are allowed to participate in the game only once a day. This activity, which started on November 4th is slated to come to an end on November 11th.

The activity page features Prize Leaderboard and multiple other categories which are loaded with awe-inspiring products that you can buy without emptying your pocket. The Must-Have Deals is teeming with amazing smartphones, smartwatches, fitness bands and other items that you can buy for considerably lowered prices.

For example, the Lenovo E1 smartwatch would normally set you back a pretty penny but you can buy it for just $29.99 during the activity period. This is a noteworthy 40 percent reduction in the watch’s original asking price of $49.99.

There’s a Hot Categories section which has been split into 3C Electronics, Smart Home, Smart Life, and Fashion. Each of the aforesaid sub-categories features a wide range of products that have gone up for sale bearing lowered prices for a limited period.

If you want to cash in on this promotion sale before it wraps up, simply follow this link without wasting time.

11.11 Coupon Rain: Win $1,000,000 OF Coupons

Gearbest 11.11 Singles Day Sales: Must-Buy Electronics List

If you have restlessly been waiting for electronic items prices to drop, we got good news for you. As part of the 11.11 Singles Day Sales, Gearbest is offering great discounts on all sorts of electronic devices, that have carefully been arranged in specific categories.

For instance, the Limited Coupon section features items that have been assigned specific coupon codes that you can use for a discount. Among other devices, the category features the ALLDOCUBE iPlay 7T phablet usually retails for $97.02, but you can reduce its original asking price to just $11.11 simply by using a dedicated coupon. Note that there is only a limited number of coupons available.

The Hot Pick and the New Arrival categories are worth checking out if you have been searching for a top-yet, yet inexpensive phablet, notebook, smart wearables, TV box or music accessories. The next category called Flash Sales is also loaded with heavily discounted products that comprise mobile devices, smart wearables, laptops and many more.

Brand-conscious buyers can head straight to the Top Brand section, which features a slew of products from popular brands like AMAZFIT, Aqara, Beelink, Teclast, CUBOT, and magicsee. The following section is called Cellphone & Tablets, and as the name suggests, it is crammed with all sorts of tablets and mobile phones that you can purchase without burning a hole in your pocket.

Consumer electronics including smart electronics, headphones, earphones, security and protection devices, motor and car electronics are also available carrying reduced prices on the promotion page. On top of that, you can grab noteworthy discounts on TV boxes, computer peripherals, network devices, mini PCs as well.

To check out more details and grab these big discounts, all you need to do is to follow this link before the promotion comes to an end. It is also worth mentioning here that the coupons will be valid only for a limited period.

Gearbest 11.11 Singles Day Sales: Must-Buy Electronics List

WhatsApp Business gets “Catalogs” feature; WhatsApp Pay may not launch in India

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 10, 2019

Facebook keeps expanding the features WhatsApp boasts off. Just recently, it included the ability to unlock the app with your fingerprint as a privacy measure. Now it is rolling out a new feature called Catalogs for the Business version of the app.

There is a business version of WhatsApp called WhatsApp Business for those who use the messaging app for small scale businesses. It has all the features of the standard version in addition to special features to make it easier to reach your customers or for them to reach you. The new Catalogs feature now allows you to do more.

With Catalogs, you can literally create a catalog of the products you sell complete with prices and information about the items. This way, you don’t have to keep going back and forth with a customer providing details (images, specifications, etc.) of the items or services you provide. This is not only good for the owner of the business but also makes it easier and saves time for prospective customers.

Catalogs is under testing in Brazil, Germany, India, Mexico, the UK, and the US at the moment but it is expected to roll out globally in the future.

In related news, WhatsApp Pay appears to have it a brick wall in India. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has informed the Supreme Court that the payment service does not comply with India’s data localization norms, hence it has directed the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to prevent a launch of the service, which has been under trial run for several months now, on India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

Back in August, the Supreme Court had requested that the Reserve Bank inform it about WhatsApp’s data local compliance. The response by RBI, which was dated November 1, informed the court that it hadn’t complied with the norms.

Apparently, WhatsApp is said to be storing payment data elements outside India beyond the duration the RBI issued via a circular back on June 26, 2019. These data includes transaction IDs, and retrieval reference numbers. So until WhatsApp complies with the law, they will not be allowed to have a full-scale launch.

WhatsApp Pay currently has 1 million beta users in India and is expected to have up to 400 million users when it eventually goes out of beta. When it does, it will compete with Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and Paytm.

(Sources: 1, 2)

Xiaomi patents foldable phone with pop-up penta-camera

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 10, 2019

Xiaomi’s Mi CC9 Pro and Mi Note 10 launched last week with a penta camera system, counting the selfie camera, you get a total of six sensors on both phones. But, what if you have those five rear cameras doubling as selfie cameras? Awesome, right? That may just happen based on a recently published Xiaomi patent.

According to the patent which was published on November 8, Xiaomi may make a foldable phone that has five pop-up cameras. The foldable phone has an outward-folding screen, and depending on how you hold it, the five cameras can either be your rear cameras or front-facing cameras.

When the device is unfolded, the cameras are on the left side which is thicker and is home to the battery and the other components that make up the phone.

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It is important to state that even though there is a patent for the design, it doesn’t mean we may see a real product anytime soon or if at all.

Xiaomi is yet to announce its own foldable device, though we have seen videos of a working prototype. Back in September, the manufacturer announced the Mi MIX Alpha, a phone with a flexible display that wraps around the device. Xiaomi says it will sell a limited quantity in the future.

(Sources: 1, 2)

Infinix S5 Lite launched in Nigeria; rumored to be coming to India too

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 10, 2019

The Infinix S5 launched in India last month but it didn’t launch in Nigeria until a few days ago, and when it did, it arrived alongside a less-expensive model called the Infinix S5 Lite.

The Infinix S5 Lite keeps the punch-hole LCD display of the S5. However, it ditches the quad rear sensors for triple cameras and the 32MP selfie camera has been replaced with a 16MP sensor. The S5 Lite is available in two configurations – 4GB RAM + 64GB and 3GB RAM + 32GB, and comes in black, purple, and green.

The S5 Lite has a 6.6-inch HD+ (1600 x 760 display with 2.5D glass with a 90.5% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by the same Helio P22 processor as the Infinix S5. The phone draws power from a 4000mAh battery.

The triple rear cameras include a 16MP main sensor, a 2MP secondary sensor, and a QVGA camera. There is a fingerprint scanner on the rear of the device too. The phone has support for dual-SIMs and storage expansion. It also has a MicroUSB port at the bottom alongside an audio jack.

Infinix ships the phone with XOS 5.5 based on Android 9 Pie. The S5 Lite is priced at NGN 46,500 (~INR 9160) for the 4+64GB version and NGN 42,500 (~INR 8372) for the 3+32GB version. The phone is available for pre-order on Slot and on Pointek. Those who pre-order will get a free HD Bluetooth Headset.

It ha been reported by The Mobile Indian that the Infinix S5 Lite will be making its way to India by the end of November. The price should be cheaper in India since the Infinix S5 with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage is priced at INR 8,999 (~NGN 45,682) but it sells for NGN 53,000 in Nigeria.

Get Great Discounts on Top-Branded Phablets from Gearbest [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 10, 2019

Gearbest is touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items. The e-tailer offers a wide range of products across various categories at unbeatable prices. Check out our list of the biggest discounts that are currently available on OnePlus and other top-branded smartphones through Gearbest.

OnePlus 7

Touted as one of the best smartphones to hit the store shelves in 2019, the OnePlus 7 was unveiled on May 14th this year. It comes with some of the most exciting features available on a mobile phone. If you have been waiting to purchase the coveted mobile phone without spending a lot of money, Gearbest’s got your back!

Taking the phone’s skyrocketing popularity and undying demand into consideration, Gearbest is doling out noteworthy discounts on top variants of the OnePlus 7. Moreover, you can use coupon codes to save more money before clicking on the ‘Place Your Order’ button

OnePlus 7 [8GB RAM+256GB ROM] – Gray [Coupon Code: GBOP7GSBW ($389.99)]

The OnePlus 7 was announced earlier this year, and as expected, the phablet became an instant hit among the brand’s huge fanbase. The aforesaid model retails for $585.54, but thanks to a 28 percent discount, you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $419.99 from Gearbest.

This gray-tinted OnePlus 7 has been assigned coupon code GBOP7GSBW, which you can use to get its original asking price to just $389.99. In other words, you can save $68 more simply by applying the coupon code.

You can follow this link to avail of the discount. With more than 3,000 pieces already sold, the promo is slated to end in 19 days.

OnePlus 7 [8GB RAM+256GB ROM]- Gray

OnePlus 7 [12GB RAM+256GB ROM]- Gray [Coupon Code: GBOP712256G ($489.99)]

The international version of this amazing 4G phablet usually retails for $701.13, but you can buy it for just $499.99 from Gearbest. Moreover, you can extend this 29 percent discount by applying coupon code GBOP712256G that helps you bring the original asking price of the phablet down to just $489.99.

You can follow this link to avail of the discount and use the coupon before it expires. Note that over 600 pieces were sold at the time of writing and the promo is slated to end in just 19 days.

OnePlus 7 [12GB RAM+256GB ROM]- Gray

OnePlus 7 [8GB RAM+256GB ROM]- Gray [Coupon Code: GBOP7GSBW ($389.99)]

The gray-tinted variant would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of only $419.99 from Gearbest. This is a significant 28 percent drop in the device’s original selling price of $585.54.

On top of that, you can apply coupon code GBOP7GSBW and bring the already lowered asking price of the phablet down to only $389.99 at checkout. You can visit this link to grab the discount and use the coupon, which is likely to expire soon. The promo will end in 19 days.

OnePlus 7 [8GB RAM+256GB ROM]- Gray

OnePlus 7 [12GB RAM+256GB ROM]- Gray [Coupon Code: GBOP712256G ($489.99)]

This power-packed OnePlus 7 variant understandably carries a steep $701.13 price tag, but Gearbest users can get their hands on it for a lowered price of only $499.99. To extend this 29 percent discount, all you need to do is apply coupon code GBOP712256G.

The original selling price of the OnePlus 7 phablet will come down to just $489.99 once you apply the aforesaid coupon at checkout. To take full advantage of this coupon and to place your order, simply follow this link. Note that the promo will end in 19 days.

OnePlus 7 [12GB RAM+256GB ROM]- Gray

OnePlus 7 [6GB RAM+128GB ROM]- Gray [Coupon Code: GBOP7P128GSW ($559.98)]

Now, you can purchase this popular OnePlus 7 variant, which usually sells for $817.45 at an unbeatable price of just $549.99, thanks to a 33 percent discount Gearbest is currently offering on it. Moreover, by using coupon code GBOP7P128GSW, you can reduce its asking price to just $559.98.

Regrettably, the promotion will be valid for only two days. To ensure you do not end up missing this great discount, follow this link and place your order without wasting time.

OnePlus 7 [6GB RAM+128GB ROM]- Gray

OnePlus 7 [8GB RAM+256GB ROM]- Gray [Coupon Code: GBOP7PGSBW ($604.98)]

The last OnePlus 7 phablet on our list has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price of $599.99 on Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 32 percent drop in the phablet’s original selling price of $888.87, but there’s more for you to cheer about.

You can use coupon code GBOP7PGSBW and reduce the already lowered selling price of the phablet to only $604.98 during the checkout process. This gray-tinted OnePlus 7 phablet will be available at this reduced price for 19 days. You can visit this link to avail of the discount.

OnePlus 7 [8GB RAM+256GB ROM]- Gray

OnePlus 7T

OnePlus took the covers off its long-awaited OnePlus 7T in October this year. Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessor, the phablet garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers.

If you haven’t purchased the OnePlus 7T due to the steep price tag it comes with, it might interest you to know that Gearbest is offering the coveted phablet for a considerably lowered price. Let us check out the details.

Oneplus 7T [8GB RAM+256GB ROM] – Blue Gray [Coupon Code GBOP7TG8256 ($493.59)]

This popular variant of the OnePlus 7T phablet costs $715.37, but if you purchase it via Gearbest, you can get it for only $489.99. In addition to getting this 32 percent off, you can save more money by applying coupon code GBOP7TG8256.

After applying the aforesaid coupon, the original selling price of the phablet will drop to just $493.59. You can visit this link to take advantage of the coupon and get the discount before the promo comes to an end in 19 days.

Oneplus 7T [8GB RAM+256GB ROM] – Blue Gray

Oneplus 7T [8GB RAM+256GB ROM] – Blue [Coupon Code GBBGOP7TP ($699.98)]

Get this well-received OnePlus 7T model for a lowered price of only $679.99 from Gearbest. This is a significant 32 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $1006.62, but that’s not all.

Gearbest is giving you a chance to save more money by applying coupon code GBBGOP7TP. The coupon reduces the retail price of the OnePlus 7T phablet to only $699.98 even before you place your order. You can follow this link and get the discount, but it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promo will end in 19 days.

Oneplus 7T [8GB RAM+256GB ROM] – Blue

Xiaomi Redmi 8

After floating around the rumor mill for quite some time and making multiple appearances online in the form of leaks, the Redmi 8 was officially announced in October this year. As expected, the phone is loaded with exciting features that are crafted to sweep Redmi fans off their feet.

Gearbest is giving you a chance to purchase this Xiaomi-branded mobile phone at a lowered price. Moreover, you can use specific coupon codes for additional discounts. Let’s delve straight into the details.

Xiaomi Redmi 8 [3GB RAM+32GB ROM] – Blue [Coupon Code GBREDMI801 ($117.99)]

A great choice for those who aren’t looking for extra space on their phone to store multimedia content, this model usually has a $158.21 price sticker attached to it. Much to the relief of those on a tight budget, it is now up for grabs for only $155.99 through Gearbest.

As if that weren’t enough, you can bring the retail price of the handset further down to only $117.99 with the help of coupon code GBREDMI801, you can avail of this discount for 19 days while the promotion is still going on so follow this link and place your order now.

Xiaomi Redmi 8 [3GB RAM+32GB ROM] – Blue

Xiaomi Redmi 8 [4GB RAM+64GB ROM] – Blue [Coupon Code GBREDMI803 ($132.99)]

Available in an eye-catching Sapphire Blue color option, the aforesaid model usually sells for $169.05, but thanks to a 2 percent discount, you can now buy it for only $165.99 from Gearbest. Aside from that, you can apply coupon code GBREDMI803 and reduce its retail price to only $132.99.

Follow this link to place your order now. It is worth noting that the promotion sale will end in 19 days.

Xiaomi Redmi 8 [4GB RAM+64GB ROM] – Blue

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

Xiaomi took the wraps off its long-awaited Redmi Note 8 phablet in August this year. Loaded with amazing features and top-notch specifications, the phone didn’t disappoint those who have been waiting with bated breath to get their tech greedy hands on it.

You can buy the Redmi Note 8 at a lowered price from Gearbest. Moreover, the phablet comes with dedicated coupon codes that you can use to save a considerable amount of more money at checkout.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 [3GB RAM+32GB ROM] – Black [Coupon Code GBNOTE803 ($147.99)]

Available in everyone’s favorite black color option, this Redmi Note 8 variant is available for $199.99 on Gearbest. Those who aren’t willing to shell out that kind of money can apply coupon code GBNOTE803 and reduce the original asking price of the phone to only $147.99.

Since the coupon will be valid for a limited period, make sure you visit this link and take advantage of it without wasting time.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 [3GB RAM+32GB ROM] – Black

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This year’s 11.11 Aliexpress promotion brings the biggest discounts on XIDU laptops, ever (coupons)

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Dimitris Economou

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Nov 10, 2019

The Double Eleven Warm-up Promotion on Aliexpress has officially kicked off and XIDU is offering the biggest discount on its laptops and 2in1 tablets so far to express their gratitude to all users that have supported the company so far. All the deals are already online on their store on Aliexpress and you can check them out right here. Below, you can see a brief introduction of the offers. Don’t forget that the promotion will last only 2 days, from November 11th to 12th.

XIDU PhilPad 13.3″ touchscreen 2in1 laptop

The PhilPad comes with a 2K (2560×1440) display and is powered by Intel’s Atom x7-E3950 CPU backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that can be expanded up to 256GB more. It’s just 0.4″ thick and the rest of the specs include a 5000mAh/7.4V battery, 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x MicroSD card slot, and Dual-band 2.4GHz/5.0GHz WiFi. You can get it here for just $305.03 with the coupons already found on the product page ($27 + $10 store Coupon).

XIDU PhilBook Max 14.1″ Touchscreen Laptop

The PhilBook Max features a beautiful and smart design with a 360° flexible hinge that allows you to turn the laptop into a tablet in seconds taking advantage of the touchscreen. It is powered by the Intel E3950 4-core CPU backed by 8GB of RAM and 128GB SSD. It also features a backlit keyboard as well as 1 x Mini HDMI, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Bluetooth 4.2, 1 x MicroSD card slot, 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n, and a webcam. You can get it for just $352.88 using the coupons on the product page ($27 + $15 store Coupon).

XIDU Tour Pro 12.5″ Touchscreen Laptop

Going below the usual 13.3″ dimension, the Tour Pro carries a 12.5″ 2560×1440 display and that makes it very portable and easy to carry as it weighs just 2.22lbs and it sports ultra-thin 4.9mm borders around the display resulting in an 85% screen-to-body ratio. It comes with Intel 3867U 8th Gen CPU inside, backed by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It also comes with a webcam, ergonomic keyboard design, 802.1 b/g WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x mini HDMI port, TF card slot, and headphone jack. It costs just $397.11 during the promotion with coupons applied on the product page ($36 + $20). You can get it here.

XIDU PhilBook Pro 11.6″ Laptop

The PhilBook Pro comes with an even more compact design that the Tour Pro as it sports an 11.6″ 2560×1440 IPS display. It’s built using Aluminum Alloy and carries the same 360 degrees flexible hinge as the PhilBook Max. You can use it in various modes like laptop mode, tablet mode, and tent mode. It is powered by the Intel J3355 Quad-Core CPU backed by 6GB of LPDDR RAM and 128GB SSD and Windows 10 OS runs smoothly and fast. It sells for just $290.27 by using the coupons ($27 + $10) found on the product page.

XIDU Philbook 11.6″ Touchscreen 2in1 Laptop

Finally, there’s the PhilBook 11.6″ that might be a bit less powerful than the rest of the lineup but carries a lot of other features that make it a bargain at just $233.34. It also features the 360° flexi-hinge and comes with a FHD resolution. It is powered by the Intel Atom 4-core CPU backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Also, there are 1 x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x MicroSD Card Reader, 1x Mini HDMI, 1x Headphone jack, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. Of course, it runs on Windows 10 OS. You can get it here by applying the $23 + $30 coupons found on the product page.

As you can see, it is a large-scale promotion that’s rare to find in the market. The promotion is limited to 2 days only so you must make a fast decision. If you are not sure how to apply the coupons to get the best price possible, then watch the helpful video below.

Also, you can visit the company’s stores on Amazon US, UK, FR store and their own official store! to get discounts there too. Get discount coupons for Amazon and XIDU Store here.

Banggood Kicks Off $0.01 Snatch and Double 11 Crazy Sale with Great Discounts and Unmissable Deals

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 9, 2019

Banggood keeps coming up with amazing promotion sales to stay true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck! Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store has launched the $0.01 Snatch and Double 11 Crazy Sale, wherein buyers who reserve first will be eligible for getting rock bottom price.

One Cent Snatch

Electronics lovers are in for a treat. Banggood is giving its loyal users that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on top-end electronic items at lowered prices something to cheer about. The $0.01 Snatch promo is not only loaded with heavily-discounted products, but it also gives you a chance to get free shipping.

How to participate? $0.01 Snatch Rules

The activity page is brimming with all sorts of products across various categories. You can enter the product detail page by clicking on a product, and then click on ‘Buy’ to visit the payment page. Once you complete the payment, you will be prompted to follow specific steps to invite a friend to join your team.

Your friend needs to open the app using the link you shared to join the team and complete the payment. For your team to qualify for the lucky draw, you must ensure that enough number of your friends join your team before the activity period ends.

Just one hour after the end of the promotion, Banggood will announce the winning results. Aside from shipping the winning orders, Banggood will refund everyone who did not win or couldn’t complete a team. The refund will reflect in their BGpay account.

Note that each person can only open one group and participate in one group only. Given that the stock of items is limited, Banggood will refund your order to the BGpay account if the purchase fails due to insufficient stock.

The activity page feature some of the well-received products that usually cost a bomb. For instance, the Xiaomi Redmi 8 smartphone with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage space would normally set you back $179.99, but you can snatch it for just $0.01 during the activity period.

Likewise, the Redmi AirDots TWS Bluetooth Earphone, which usually retails for $69.99 has gone up for a $0.01 Snatch as well. Other products available for a $0.01 snatch as part of the promotion include the Bakeey S10 smartwatch, Xiaomi ZANIJA 11L backpack, BlitzWolf BW-BS10 selfie stick, and lots more.

It is worth mentioning here that the prizes are limited and winners are selected from all winning teams. Only one member will be randomly chosen from each selected team, while other team members do not win anything.

To know more about the $0.01 Snatch and to participate in this unmissable activity, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Banggood $0.01 SNATCH

Banggood Double 11 Crazy Sale 2019: Reserve First to Get Rock Bottom Price

As part of the Warm Up period, Banggood is giving its users a chance to reserve hot items and then grab these items at the lowest 11.11 prices once the Blowout period kicks off. It is important for you to place your order as soon as the 11.11 blowout begins since reserved items are limited in quantity to ensure you get the deal.

Each user can reserve up to 6 hot items only. The Warm-Up period, which started on October 30th is slated to wrap up at 16:00 (UTC+8.) on November 10th. The Blowout period, on the other hand, will begin on November 10th at 16:00 and will end at 16:00 (UTC+8.) on November 12th. Note that Banggood reserves all rights.

The promotion page features a myriad of amazing products that have carefully been placed under specific categories to simplify and expedite the search process. For instance, the 50% OFF Reservation Zone features the BlitzWolf BW-VC1 smart robot vacuum cleaner and the Zeblaze NEO smartwatch that you can reserve now.

Likewise, the Top Recommendation section is also loaded with awe-inspiring products that you can reserve to stand a chance of buying it at the lowest prices. For example, the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 variant that usually retails for $269.99 can be yours for only $261.08, but you need to ensure you reserve it first.

The promotion page offers something for everyone. Drone and RC toy lovers can head straight to the Toys Hobbies and Robot section, which is teeming with amazing products that you can reserve for a chance to get them for the lowest price.

Similarly, the rest of the categories including Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Practical Tools, Home Appliances, Sports & Outdoor, and Fashion Trends are also crammed with products worth checking out.

You can visit the promotion page by following this link. Since the 11.11 prices will be valid for limited pieces only, it is recommended that you start reserving your favorite products right away.

Banggood Double 11 Crazy Sale 2019 Reserve First To Get Rock Bottom Price

Pre-Order Xiaomi Huami AMAZFIT Smart Sports Watch for a Lowered Price of $199.99 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 9, 2019

Leading smart wearable makers are rolling out amazing devices crafted for sports and fitness enthusiasts whose goal is to stay fit while keeping a track of their activities.

While these fitness gadgets are simply impressive in terms of the features they offer, they aren’t easy on the pocketbook. In other words, they usually carry steep price tags. As a result, those on a tight budget end up settling for an inexpensive alternative that ends up delivering performance that’s not up to par.

The market is also brimming with a wide selection of top-end smart wearables that don’t cost a bomb, but usually, they aren’t made by renowned manufacturers. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get your hands on a top-branded smartwatch that is loaded with exciting features and still fits into your budget?

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has established a partnership with GeekBuying to offer its Xiaomi HUAMI AMAZFIT Nexo Smart Sports Watch for a considerably lowered price. We will check out the discount and show how you can save more money at the time of checking out.

The HUAMI AMAZFIT Nexo is a feature-rich smartwatch that justifies the $281.99 price tag it carries. To make the coveted smartwatch available to fitness lovers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money, GeekBuying is offering it for a lowered price of just $219.99.

Furthermore, you can extend this 22 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3ZCXBW0T. The coupon helps you save $20 more by reducing the original asking price of the AMAZFIT Nexo down to just $199.99 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

The irresistible HUAMI AMAZFIT Nexo sports an easy-to-read 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 454×454 pixels resolution. Moreover, it can accurately monitor pulses and both, active, as well as resting heart rate changes to generate a professional heart rate report.

The watch comes with an IP68 Professional protection level, allowing you to wear it even in the rain or while washing hands. It also supports independent WiFi, which means you can connect to the web directly from your wrist. It supports a slew of other networks including WCDMA, GSM, FDD-LTE, and TDD-LTE,

The HUAMI AMAZFIT Nexo ships with 512MB of RAM and offer a hefty interior storage space of 4GB. The watch draws its juices from a robust 420mAh battery and is loaded with highly useful functions such as Calendar, clock, information push, Dial, Messaging, Contacts, Pedometer, weather notification reminder, OTA upgrade and more.

If this is your first order with GeekBuying, don’t forget to take advantage of the 2% OFF New User Coupon during the checkout process. To avail of the discount and use the coupon, simply follow this link. The promo is slated to end in 19 days.

Xiaomi HUAMI AMAZFIT Nexo Smart Sports Watch

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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Huawei P30 Pro: Specs Comparison

By

Michele Ingelido

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Nov 9, 2019

Camera phones are all around, even in the midrange segment. A lot of people prefer to have amazing camera performance instead of the best hardware department, that is why companies started equipping midrange devices with high-end cameras. A perfect example of this is the Mi Note 10, a handset launched with one of the most impressive camera departments but a midrange-class hardware side. Even Oppo Reno2 is similar, but it has a more affordable price since its camera is not as impressive as the Mi Note 10. On the other hand, there is Huawei P30 Pro: it is a flagship but thanks to street prices and other factors it became as affordable as the Mi Note 10, but it still features a flagship-class camera department. We believe it is worth showing you a comparison between these three devices given their actual prices and potentialities.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Huawei P30 Pro

	Huawei P30 Pro	Xiaomi Mi Note 10	Oppo Reno 2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm, 192 g	157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm, 208 grams	160 x 74.3 x 9.5 mm, 189 g
DISPLAY	6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED	6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB – Nano Memory card slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie, Color OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 40 + 8 + 20 + MP + TOF, f/1.6, f/3.4 and f/2.2	Penta 108 + 5 + 12 + 20 MP, f/1.7, f/2.0, f/2.2 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 48 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7, f/2.4 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4200 mAh, fast charging 40W and fast wireless charging	5260 mAh, fast charging 30W	4000 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, IP68 waterproof	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Oppo Reno2 has the most futuristic and original design. It is the only to feature a notch-less full-screen display, thanks to a shark fin pop-up camera mechanism which also includes a front-facing LED flash. But the Huawei P30 has a more interesting build quality and it is waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification. It means that you can put it underwater up to 2 meters deep for max 30 minutes. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 still has a premium and original design with a curved screen, rounded corners, a glass back and an aluminum frame, but it has a notched display and it does not offer any kind of water protection.

Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei P30 Pro are able to provide a better display quality than Oppo Reno2 thanks to the support to HDR10 standard and a high DCI P3 coverage. There should be no much difference in the quality between the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and the Huawei P30 Pro, while Oppo Reno2 does not support HDR, so it is inferior in multimedia content reproduction. Each of these devices features an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Hardware/Software

In terms of the hardware department, both Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Oppo Reno2 offer great performance, but they are just mid-rangers. They are both powered by the Snapdragon 730G which is perfect for gaming, but it does not provide the same CPU and GPU performance as flagship-class Qualcomm chipsets from the Snapdragon 8xx series. Huawei P30 Pro, instead, provides a more powerful Kirin 980 chipset. Not the best Kirin SoC, but still a very powerful one. Further, Huawei P30 Pro has the most advanced memory configuration with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage that you can furtherly expand with a micro SD.

Camera

On the camera side, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 takes the gold medal. It features a Penta-camera with an impressive 108 MP main sensor able to capture an amazing level of detail. Further, it supports 5x optical zoom, a dedicated macro camera, and an ultrawide sensor. At the second place of this comparison, we got the Huawei P30 Pro with a 40 MP quad camera including a periscope lens with 5x optical zoom and a 3D TOF camera. Oppo Reno2 still has an awesome camera with OIS, but not at the same level as its rivals.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 boasts a mammoth 5260 mAh battery and it can guarantee the longest battery life. But unlike the Huawei P30 Pro, it does not support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 debuted in the European market with a €599/$660 price tag, Huawei P30 Pro currently costs about €620/$683 thanks to online street prices, while Oppo Reno2 8/128 GB starts from €499/$550. While Oppo Reno2 provides a higher value for money, in my opinion, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the most impressive device due to its amazing camera and a huge battery.

Read More: Oppo registers consistent growth with Oppo-Realme 2 brand strategy

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Huawei P30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PROS

Better cameras
Huge battery
Good quality-price ratio
Nice display

CONS

Nothing particular

Huawei P30 Pro

PROS

Good display
Reverse wireless charging
Waterproof
High performance
Great cameras

CONS

Nothing particular

Oppo Reno 2

PROS

Good cameras
Better design
Front-facing LED flash
Good price

CONS

Nothing particular

Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5 get MIUI 11 Stable version update

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 9, 2019

Xiaomi has been aggressive with the push of updated of its latest MIUI 11 to its models. The Redmi Note 5 and Redmi 5 are among the latest models to have gotten the update. IThomes reports that it’s readers who use the Redmi Note 5 and it’s smaller sibling to have disclosed the push of the update to their models.

Both models got the MIUI V11.0.1 stable ROM but sorry to disappoint, the two models will still continue to rock Android 9. The package size of the Redmi Note 5 update is 677M while that of the Redmi 5 is 591M.

Even though the update didn’t usher both models to the Android 10 party, MIUI 11 brings several amazing features to the table including Dark Mode. The new features include new icons for the UI which is a traditional feature of successive MIUI versions. The update also brings smoother animations, Ultra Power Saving Mode as well as Kids Mode which provides a safe digital environment for kids by running only apps whitelisted by their parent or guardian. MIUI 11 equally tracks the owner’s smartphone usage time in order to help avoid spending too much time. Other features include earthquake alerts, the ability to cast to an external display with the added feature of continuous casting even when the display is turned off to save battery.

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Blackview BV9900 rugged smartphone with Helio P90 will soon be announced

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Dimitris Economou

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Nov 8, 2019

Rumors making rounds around the web since last year were talking about a Helio P90 that would be announced by the rugged smartphone manufacturer, Blackview. Recently, the company announced its latest flagship Series -BV9800- and expectations were contradicted as it turned out that they adopted Helio P70 instead. Of course, that didn’t affect the new series in any way as it has many other killer features like the FLIR® Lepton® thermal camera as well as a Sony® 48MP sensor and until now the Indiegogo campaign has reached $520,000 backed by 1300 backers.

That was until today as the Blackview Marketing manager, Yan, revealed that his team is busy for the upcoming Helio P90 rugged phone, Blackview BV9900, that will launch on Indiegogo before the end of this year. We don’t expect to be widely available on e-commerce platforms before January, however, it is expected to be announced in December. Judging by its name, it will be the company’s next flagship and will carry a competitive features combo, otherwise, it wouldn’t launch on Indiegogo where customers always pick products that sell themselves.

According to the marketing manager, the upcoming Helio P90 flagship phone is a great addition to the BV series, so you can expect the same waterproof, drop-proof and dustproof performance as in every rugged smartphone from Blackview. That’s all the information we have so far, we’ll keep you posted if anything new comes up.

Gionee is reliving the classics with the new Gionee A326 Flip phone

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 8, 2019

Gionee continues to make efforts to ensure that its celebrated comeback into the tech industry attains the needed goal of giving the company a slice of the pie. The company launched the Gionee M11 and M11s as well as the Gionee K3 in September. The company is perhaps trying to elicit nostalgia with the launch of its latest phone. The Gionee A326 is a flip phone that brings to mind the classic era when flip phones held sway.

The phone features a clamshell design which is compact and easy to carry around. The main display shouldn’t be more than 2.8 inches wide while there is a smaller secondary display at the front which should display the time and notifications. It comes in black colour as the main colour but there are other colour options of Starry Blue, Elegant red and what looks like Rose Gold. The design affirms the superior craftsmanship for which Gionee is known. In terms of hardware, Gionee A326 supports dual SIM card and dual standby and has a long standby time.

Other details are not revealed but this isn’t likely an Android phone since the specs are of feature phone level. It may likely run KaiOS.

The pricing and availability have not been announced but with this model, Gionee hinted that it is attempting to satisfy the needs of the compact phone niche markets in an era where almosts all brands are focused on large-display, touchscreen models.

Xiaomi internally testing 120Hz OLED displays, will be ready by 2020

By

Airyl Jaszly

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Nov 8, 2019

Xiaomi have been fairly aggressive as of late, with their name making the headlines almost daily. Their Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro brought their camera performance to the international standard, and the Mi Note 10 Pro looks to push that further. Now, the company’s looking to improve their displays by using 120Hz OLED displays according to reports.

This report comes from a notorious Weibo leaker @数码闲聊站. According to them, Xiaomi are already internally testing 120Hz AMOLED displays for their smartphones, and they’ll be ready for commercial use by next year. This is also backed up by the MIUI 11 beta, which rather surprisingly contains options that refer to the presence of a 120Hz display.

If these reports are true, which the probably are, there’s a high chance the much coveted feature will make an appearance on next year’s Xiaomi flagship device. What’s more interesting in my opinion is how this will affect their sub-brands. If the next version of the Pocophone or K20 comes with 120Hz, we could have another bona fide flagship killer soon.

Xiaomi have been pulling out all the stops as of late. From finally bringing the much requested app drawer to MIUI to launching tons of new gadgets and devices, they’ve been charging ahead non-stop. Now with these new developments and their many improvements, next year is looking like a particularly bright year for the Chinese giant. Hopefully they keep it up as they’ve been very exciting to watch.

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Qualcomm to announce the Snapdragon 865 on December 3

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 8, 2019

Qualcomm has scheduled its annual Snapdragon Tech Summit to hold from December 3 to December 5. The event will again hold in Maui County in the US State of Hawaii. The tech giant is expected to unveil its next-generation technologies, including the next-gen Snapdragon 865 that would feature on flagship smartphones next year. This douses speculations that the chipset could be launched this November.

The Snapdragon 865 will no doubt be the star of the event. As for the name, it was earlier confirmed when Chinese luxury brand 8848 unveiled its upcoming Titanium M6 5G handset expected to hit the market next year. The Snapdragon 865 will be the successor of the present Snapdragon 855 which was announced at the event last year and presently grace flagship models released this year.

Quite surprisingly, Qualcomm has kept details of the SD 865 a closely guarded secret but the SoC is said to have appeared on GeekBench earlier in August. We expect the chipset to come with a version integrated with a 5G modem. The tech giant may equally announce 5G-integrated chipsets for mid-range phones that would be released in 2020 as well. An earlier leak by tipster Roland Quandt says the next-gen flagship chipset has the model number SM8250. He also disclosed that the chipset will come in two variants that go by the codenames- Kona and Huracan. Both variants will have support for LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.0 flash storage. It is expected to be built on TSMC’ 7nm FinFet process.

Further, we expect the chipset to come with an updated Adreno GPU and new CPU cores, possibly based on the latest powerhouse Cortex-A75 part from Arm. Qualcomm also doubled down on image processing and machine learning capabilities last year, and these are likely to be areas of focus one again with the Snapdragon 865.

Apart from the Snapdragon 865, another product Qualcomm may unveil is an upgraded variant of the Snapdragon 8cx SoC, the company’s first dedicated laptop chip. The Snapdragon 8cx was first announced during the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2018. The chipset brings enhanced CPU, GPU, and video processing capabilities. Also, a new Snapdragon Wear chip for smartwatches may also make the product catalogue for the event as well as a new audio product.

We’ll give you extensive coverage of the event here on Gizmochina when it kicks-off.

EMUI 10 public beta comes to the Huawei Nova 4e, Honor 20i, and four other devices

By

Airyl Jaszly

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Nov 8, 2019

Huawei has opened up the EMUI 10 public beta program to five more devices today. These devices are the Huawei Nova 4e, Honor 20i, Huawei Maimang 8, Huawei Maimang 7, and the Huawei Enjoy 9S. As per usual, this only applies to the Chinese ROM, and there are plenty of bugs within the software so install at your own risk.

Apply for EMUI 10 Beta Program

The user needs to install a beta user app and then follow the instructions below.

Open beta user app and accept terms and conditions.
Now, login with your Huawei ID, as well as your phone number and email.
Select “Personal” from the bottom bar > tap on “Join Project” > select “Available Project” and finally Sign Up.

Note: Before applying, make sure you’re on the latest version of the EMUI, and the device should not be rooted. There will be some bugs and third-party apps can behave abnormally. Your device must have 6GB of free internal space. Otherwise, the upgrade may fail.

EMUI 10 features various new advancements and performance tweaks. It comes with a whole new UX inspired by a Magazine style layout depicting cleaner UI elements, new screen transitions, menus and notifications panel. The new colourful Always-On-Display brings a unique charm to the device.

Dark Mode support
Enhanced security with a distributed system.
Mutual aid sharing to improve hardware capabilities.
One-Touch Screen Sharing
Multi-Screen Sharing collaboration
Huawei HiCar
ARK Compiler
GPU Turbo
Super File System
Lin Turbo

It also incorporates the Android 10 features, which will improve the overall performance and security of the device.

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Xiaomi introduces long awaited Application Drawer to MIUI 11 launcher

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Sahil

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Nov 8, 2019

Earlier today, Xiaomi updated the built-in launcher in MIUI 11 on its smartphones which introduces support for the long-awaited “application drawer” feature which can be accessed by swiping up from the home screen. It was first seen with the previous beta version of MIUI which has now made it to the public release. To turn on desktop mode:

Navigate to Settings > Desktop > Desktop mode (on or off)

Xiaomi’s MIUI draws a lot of inspiration from Apple‘s mobile operating system which is iOS. The latter offers a dedicated search option which can be accessed by swiping down and comes in handy when a user is trying to access an app that might be located on another page or within a folder. In comparison, the MIUI only has the Google search bar which is not the fastest way to search for any installed application.

When the app drawer is expanded, the recently used apps are placed on the top while other apps are listed, in alphabetical order. There’s a downward-facing arrow on the top which users can tap on to collapse the app drawer.

This feature has already been available on the Poco launcher and due to popular demand has been introduced to MIUI 11. What are your thoughts to the latest addition to Xiaomi’s Android skin? Have you ever encountered a bothering situation trying to find an installed app on your Xiaomi device? Let us know in the comments below.

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Centralized punch-hole camera could be popular in 2020 says leakster, but we don’t like it!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 8, 2019

The smartphone industry has been bestowed with a different kind of notch design, all in a bid to trim down the bezels and give users a more immersive user experience. We have seen OEMs use a notch design, pop-up selfie, flip camera mechanism, waterdrop notch and of late, punch-hole design. Samsung can be regarded as the first to use the punch-hole design and is still the only OEM to use the design on an OLED screen since it manufactures the punch-hole AMOLED panels. That may change soon as the Vivo S5 is said to come with a punch-hole AMOLED screen.

A tipster has now leaked images of what he says is the punch-hole design that would be used on phones next year. The Weibo leak shows the punch-hole will be located in the middle of the display. It bears semblance with the waterdrop notch design except that it looks smaller. The tipster equally disclosed that the display will be used on models priced around a thousand yuan (~$100) which means it would be on budget phones. That perhaps explains why it looks so ugly. In our thoughts, the waterdrop design looks cooler or better still, the punch-hole looks better on the side of the display.

What we can take out from the design is that it allows the front top bezel to be further trimmed giving it an ultra-thin outlook. The centralised punch-hole is located where there used to be the top bezel or notch so it won’t pose any problem of software adaptation. In addition, the front speaker is moved to the top edge of the phone.

The industry is driving by trends and so, we can’t rule out the possibility that this design style can turn out to become popular with fans. Also, the idea that it would be found on budget models is also quite thrilling since there are absolutely no budget phones with punch-hole camera design presently. The punch-hole design would likely be for LCD screens, by the way.

We really don’t find this design attractive. What about you? Let us know what you think about the leaked punch-hole design in the comments section.

AnTuTu releases list of most cost-effective smartphones in different price brackets

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Sahil

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Nov 8, 2019

Ahead of the Double 11 sale in China which will take place on 11th of November, AnTuTu has released lists of smartphones with the highest benchmark results in different price brackets. Essentially, these benchmarks highlight the most cost-effective smartphones, in terms of CPU performance which will help potential buyers to pick the devices that offer the most value for money. The different price brackets include the following:

Yuan 0-1449 (~$0-207):

The most cost-effective smartphone in this segment is the Meizu 16th 6 GB + 64 GB which is the company’s flagship smartphone from 2018 and is equipped with Snapdragon 845 SoC. It is closely followed by the Meizu X8 4 GB + 64 GB and Honor 9X 6 GB + 64 GB that secure 223.8 and 218.4 points respectively. Surprisingly, the least value for money handset, based upon AnTuTu benchmarks, in this segment in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 4 GB + 64 GB which was launched in Q3 of 2019.

Yuan 1550-1999 (~$214-285):

The most cost-effective smartphone in this segment is the 8 GB + 128 GB variant of the Lenovo Z6 Pro which features the flagship-grade Snapdragon 855 SoC from Qualcomm. The number two and three spots in this list are secured by the Vivo iQOO 6 GB + 128 GB variant and Honor V20 6 GB + 128 GB variant. Once again, the least value for money device in this price bracket is from Xiaomi, the CC9 6 GB + 128 GB.

Yuan 2000-2999 (~$214-428)

The most cost-effective model in this price segment is the K20 Pro 8 GB+256 GB, followed by Meizu 16s 6 GB+128 GB and gaming centric Red Magic 3 8 GB+128 GB variant. All three models are equipped with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is 7 nm fabrication process. The lowest value for money offering handset based on benchmark results is the 12 GB + 128 GB variant of the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro.

Yuan 3000 or higher (~$429+)

The most value for money smartphones in the segment include the OnePlus 7T 8 GB+256 GB, Asus ROG Phone 2 8 GB + 128 GB and Vivo iQOO Pro 5G 8 GB + 128 GB. While the OnePlus 7T has a 90 Hz refresh rate display, the Asus ROG Phone 2 takes that a step further with a 120 Hz refresh rate display. The least value for money, based upon benchmarks in this price bracket is the photography centric Huawei P30 with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM.

To wrap things up, these charts are only indicative of most value for money at different price points based on the highest synthetic benchmarks. Before purchasing a smartphone, one must also consider other crucial factors like display size and type, battery capacity and camera performance.

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OnePlus 7

OnePlus 7T

Xiaomi Redmi 8

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

XIDU PhilPad 13.3″ touchscreen 2in1 laptop

XIDU PhilBook Max 14.1″ Touchscreen Laptop

XIDU Tour Pro 12.5″ Touchscreen Laptop

XIDU PhilBook Pro 11.6″ Laptop

XIDU Philbook 11.6″ Touchscreen 2in1 Laptop

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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Huawei P30 Pro

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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Huawei P30 Pro: PRO and CONS

EDITOR’S PICK: First Samples from the 108MP Mi Mix Alpha is here & we are not impressed!

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EDITOR’S PICK: First Samples from the 108MP Mi Mix Alpha is here & we are not impressed!

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EDITOR’S PICK: Xiaomi introduces long awaited Application Drawer to MIUI 11 launcher

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EDITOR’S PICK: First Samples from the 108MP Mi Mix Alpha is here & we are not impressed!

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Yuan 0-1449 (~$0-207):

Yuan 1550-1999 (~$214-285):

Yuan 2000-2999 (~$214-428)

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Yuan 3000 or higher (~$429+)

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