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Banggood 13th Anniversary Sale – Tech Deals

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Sep 11, 2019

As part of its ongoing 13th-anniversary celebration, Banggood is offering tech buffs and gadget lovers something to cheer about in the form of its latest promo.

Banggood’s Super Tech Deals gives you a chance to win coupons that you can use to get up to a whopping $160 off on a wide range of electronic items. You can use coupon code bgop7160off for $160 off, and grab a 50% off by applying coupon code BG9CWH9 at the time of checking out.

The products available on the activity page have been split into multiple categories so that Banggood users can effortlessly find what they are looking for. The Brands New Arrivals section features a slew of well-received products such as the OnePlus 7, Teclast M30 tablet PC, BlitzWolf BW-HL1 smartwatch, and more.

Each item included in the aforesaid section has a dedicated coupon that allows you to save a considerable amount of more money at checkout. For instance, the 7GB RAM+256GB ROM OnePlus 7 variant would normally set you back $999.99, but you can now buy it for just $719.79.

You can extend this 28 percent discount by applying coupon code BGOP7C8. The coupon helps you save $279.8 more by reducing the original asking price of the OnePlus 7 phablet to just $439.99 during the checkout process. The coupon will be valid for the first 30 pieces only.

The Top Sellers category is crammed with equally popular electronic items that you can now buy for considerably lowered prices. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, the CHUWI Hi9 Air along with select few items carry coupon codes that you can apply for extra discounts.

The next category called Anniversary Special is worth checking out. It features limited pieces of the Xiaomi Mi Play, CHUWI Hi9 Plus, and the Redmi 7A smartphone. These items will be available for Snap Up for a limited period.

While we normally expect consumer electronic items to cost a bomb, Banggood is doling out great discounts on smartwatches, earphones, and a slew of other smart devices under the Consumer Electronics category. Smartphone lovers can head straight to the Mobile Phones & Accessories section for great discounts on popular handsets and all sorts of mobile phone accessories.

Likewise, the Computer & Office category offers a wide selection of laptops, tablets and office supplies for lowered prices. Moreover, select items carry coupon codes that can be used for saving more money at checkout.

If you are on a tight budget, you might want to check out the concluding section called From $1.99. You can get your tech greedy hands on a myriad of top-end electronic products without burning a hole in your pocket under the aforesaid category.

To ensure you do not end up missing this opportunity to buy amazing products at lowered prices from Banggood, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time as the promo is slated to end soon.

Ulefone Armor X3 goes through some tough tests in this video

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Dimitris Economou

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Sep 11, 2019

Ulefone released a super-budget rugged phone this year, Ulefone Armor X3, and according to its specs, it comes with IP68/IP69K certification as well as MIL-STD-810G protection grade which means it can withstand water, dust, and drops. The drop resistance has been proven in previous videos and today the Chinese manufacturer released another one to demonstrate its water and dust resistance.

Going through different kinds of tortures like dipped into concrete, frozen in ice or immersed into boiling water, the Armor X3 managed to survive all and came out working just fine. So, besides water and dust, the device can also withstand extreme high and low temperatures. Also, thanks to the very hard protective glass, the screen was as good as new even after being hit with an electric drill.

The Armor X3 features a 5.5″ 18:9 HD+ display and a big, 5000mAh battery. What’s more, there is a quad-core SoC backed by 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, an 8MP/2MP dual rear camera, a 5MP front shooter that supports face unlock, dual-SIM/dual-standby, and Android 9 Pie.

From today until September 15th, you can get the Armor X3 for a special price of just $76.24 on Ulefone’s official Aliexpress store. For more information, visit the official product page.

Win $100,000 Cash Back, Big Coupons, Grab Great Discounts and Unmissable Deals on Banggood

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Banggood 13th Anniversary Sale – Over $$100,000 Money Off

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Sep 11, 2019

Banggood’s 13th-anniversary celebration is in progress. The Chinese online store that has been offering China’s best electronic items for unbeatable prices for thirteen years wants you to take full advantage of the festivity.

Those joining the party are in for some of the biggest deals online and stand a chance of maximizing their savings. In other words, it is the best time to start your Christmas shopping with Banggood.

As part of the celebration, Banggood is offering its loyal users an unmissable chance to win a whopping $100,000 cashback. To get $2 BGpay credit, you need to first place a valid order before September 12th 16:00 (UTC+8). Note that the offer is only valid if you use your PayPal account to pay for the order.

It is also worth mentioning here that the offer will be available only if your order value exceeds $99. This offer will be available for the first 50,000 eligible transactions, but it is limited to one per PayPal account. Banggood reserves the right to amend or cancel the offer at any time.

The activity page is crammed with all sorts of products that normally cost a bomb, but have currently gone up for sale bearing considerably lowered prices. To facilitate the search process, these products have carefully been added to seven categories.

The first section dubbed Top 12 Must-Have features a slew of well-received products that you can now buy without emptying your pocket. For instance, the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Mi9T variant that retails for $499.99 can now be yours for just $426.99.

Moreover, you can extend this 15 percent discount by applying coupon code BGFIMIX8DQ. The coupon helps you bring the already lowered asking price of the Mi9T smartphone further down to just $409.18.

The next section features great flash deals that you grab within a specific period. Currently, it includes the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4, Alldocube iPlay 10 Pro, and a couple of other equally popular products that you can buy for lowered prices.

Brand conscious users can head straight to the Featured Brand category, wherein top-branded items can be purchased without burning a hole in the pocket. The section includes products from leading manufacturers such as BlitzWolf, Eachine, OnePlus, and Xiaomi.

Likewise, you can check out the $0.1 Snap Up section for a myriad of amazing items that currently carry heavily discounted price tags. The promotion page has a section called Deals by Category, and it is loaded with exceptional deals and great discounts.

For instance, the Super Tech Deal offers a max $130 OFF Coupon on various items. Each product included under the aforesaid sub-category has been assigned a dedicated coupon that you can use to save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process.

Similarly, the Toys Hobbies & Robot Sale sub-category has a 50% OFF epic coupon that is valid for various RC toys, and RC accessories. You don’t want to miss checking out the More to Love, as well as the concluding section called Special Deals as they feature top-end products carrying reduced prices.

To avail these discounts and use the coupons before they expire, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

UMIDIGI F2 camera specs leaked: Quad Camera with more features than iPhone 11 Pro!

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Dimitris Economou

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Sep 11, 2019

Yesterday, Apple announced its new iPhone lineup that now features a triple camera setup for the Pro models. During the announcement, Apple officials focused mainly on the new and interesting features that come with the triple camera setup of the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max. But it seems that Chinese manufacturers like UMIDIGI prefer to take it to the next level by adopting quad-camera setups. The upcoming flagship, UMIDIGI F2, will feature such a camera setup with a dedicated macro lens according to the latest leak.

The information that surfaced refers to a fourth camera in addition to the traditional triple setup. The additional camera on the F2 has a 5MP macro lens and sits just below the LED flash and is able to take close-up shots from just 2 centimeters away. This is very useful especially for nature fans that can use it to shoot detailed photos of small insects or the pollen inside a flower for example. But tech fans can also use it to take close up photos of small ports and buttons on devices.

As the image leaked reveals, the main camera hosts a 48MP sensor of 1/2″ in size, f/1.79 aperture, and 1.6μm (4in1) pixel size. The top 5MP camera acts as a depth camera for better bokeh effect on portraits while the bottom unit is a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 120 degrees FoV.

Previous information had revealed that the new flagship will ship with Android 10 out-of-the-box and a punch-hole selfie shooter of probably 32MP. It’s also safe to say that it will come with a big battery, a powerful SoC, and plenty of RAM for smooth multitasking. Currently, there are no launch date or price available and it’s rumored that the F2 will be launched at the end of September.

In the meantime, UMIDIGI’s new smart device UMIDIGI Uwake, the world’s first colorful Bluetooth 5.0 speaker with smart alarm clock, just kicked off its sale on Aliexpress at the limited offer of $19.99. You can learn more about it and place your order here.

Google Pixel 4 models tipped to launch on October 15, Pixel 4 XL specs confirmed

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 11, 2019

Google has been delivering some cool juice on the software with successive versions of the Android operating system. On the hardware turf, the US tech company has also been superb right from the Nexus to the latest iteration of the Pixel phones. The company has already confirmed he Pixel 4 is in the works but the launch date is yet to be disclosed. A new leak by popular tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) suggests the Pixel 4 will be launched on October 15.

The leak comes in the form of a render of the Pixel 4 which seems to come from a screen protector maker. The device’s home screen is displaying the current date as October 15. Of course, October 15 is still more than a month away so this is likely a clue to the launch of the Pixel 4 launch date. The render also shows the device will have a large bezel at the top. The bezel houses an Apple-like Face ID system, and Soli radar sensors that enable motion sensing. The device may not have a physical fingerprint sensor anywhere, as it looks like Google is going all-in with facial recognition, just like Apple.

A second image said to be that of the Pixel 4 XL running the DevCheck Hardware and Software Info app. The display shows the Pixel 4 XL is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, and not the 855+. The device is also said to pack a 6.23-inch display with a screen resolution of 3040×1440 pixel and 19:9 aspect ratio.

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Earlier leaked had tipped the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL to sport 90Hz displays, pack 6GB of RAM, and two rear cameras (the main sensor and a telephoto lens). The Pixel 4 XL was said to get a 3,700 mAh battery, while the Pixel 4 with a 5.7-inch display would pack a 2,800 mAh battery. There is no doubt that the Pixel 4 and 4 XL will run Android 10 right out of the box.

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(source 1, 2)

TENAA images of the Redmi 8A reveal an entirely different design

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 11, 2019

The Redmi 8A is an upcoming entry-level device expected to launch alongside the Redmi 8. There have been live photo leaks alleged to be of the device but it turns out that they are not of the Redmi 8A. TENAA Images of the Redmi 8A have surfaced and they reveal an entirely different design.

The Redmi 8A will not have dual rear cameras but a single rear camera just like the Redmi 7A, and the Redmi 6A, and the Redmi 5A, etc. The back has actually been redesigned as the camera is now in the middle and not on the left side. Below it is an LED flash which shares the same housing with the sensor. Redmi has given the middle part of the phone a darker shade than the rest of the body which is actually a nice touch. Unfortunately, the Redmi 8A will not have a fingerprint scanner.

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The front of the Redmi 8A shows the selfie camera is in the middle, hinting at a notched display. There is a bit of chin and it has the manufacturer’s name. The SIM card tray is on the left side of the phone while the power button and volume rocker are on the left.

TENAA reveals the phone’s model number is M1908C3KE which is similar to that of the one certified by Thailand’s NBTC (M1908C3KG).

Since this is the Redmi 8A, then the live images that leaked back in August most likely are for the Redmi 8 which makes sense since the Redmi 7 has dual rear cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and that phone also has dual cameras and a fingerprint scanner.

We expect TENAA to release the full spec sheet of the Redmi 8A in a few days.

(Source, Via: 1, 2)

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India is aiming to complete 5G auction by the end of November this year

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Sep 11, 2019

As per the new reports coming in, India’s Department of Telecom is planning to conclude spectrum auction for the next-generation 5G communications technology by November 30. Further, it also adds that the inter-ministerial panel, Digital Communications Commission, will meet after the third week of September to finalise the spectrum auction prices.

Further, the report adds that the price is expected to be what the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended. The report is citing a source for this report who said that they are in the process of appointing an auctioneer soon. Ravi Shankar Prasad, Telecom Minister is hoping to complete the auction in the current calendar.

Sources also hoped that despite telecom companies crying about their financial conditions, they all would bid for the auction at base price and the government would not have any problem in raising at least the expected revenue calculated on the base price and the fully sold spectrum.

In August last year, TRAI had recommended auction of about 8,644MHz of spectrum across bands at an estimated total base price of ₹4.9 lakh crore, but the industry said the proposed prices were unaffordable and exorbitant.

For instance, for the 5G band in the 3300-3600 MHz (5G), where prices had been given for the first time at ₹492 crore per MHz, for a pan-India minimum block of 20 MHz, operators would have to shell out ₹9,840 crore, which is seen as steep, which telecom companies say is uncompetitive.

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Although TRAI had reduced the reserve price by 43 percent at ₹6,568 crore per MHz for the premium 4G spectrum, still for a pan-India 5 MHz block, operators would have to shell out ₹32,840 crore.

Going by global auction of 5G sepctrum, the price of ₹492 crore per MHz for 5G spectrum was seen on the higher side, as the South Korean auctions which happened last year had the price of ₹130 crore per MHz.

However, TRAI sources say that in India, the spectrum is given for 20 years while in South Korea, it is for 10 years. But given that current ecosystem for 5G services, even if auctions are conducted and operators win the spectrum, they will have to wait for a considerable period before it can be effectively used.

(Via)

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Samsung Galaxy A30s, A50s launched in India; Specifications, features and price

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Sep 11, 2019

Samsung has announced the Galaxy A30s and Galaxy A50s for Indian markets today. The Galaxy A30s is an updated version of the Galaxy A30 that had gone official earlier this year. And the Galaxy A50s is also an updated edition of the Galaxy A50 that went official few months back in the country. These phones have arrived with tall aspect ratio displays, large-sized batteries and triple rear cameras.

Samsung Galaxy A30s Price and Specifications

The Galaxy A30s that comes in sole variant of 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage ai spriced at Rs. 16,999 (~$237). Its color variants are Prims Crush Black, Prims Crush White, Prism Crush Violet and Prism Crush Green.

The Galaxy A30s has a 6.4-inch AMOLED Infinity-U display that offers HD+ resolution and comes integrated with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Exynos 7904 chipset powers the phone. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 15W rapid charging. The Android 9 Pie OS with One UI skin runs on the device.

The rear side of the Galaxy A30s has LED flash assisted triple camera system that contains an f/1.7 aperture 25-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel lens with ultrawide shooter and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The front notch houses a 16-megapixel sensor. Other features of the phone include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.1ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

Samsung Galaxy A50s Price and Specifications

The Galaxy A50s comes in two models in India such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are respectively priced at Rs. 22,499 (~$320) and Rs. 24,999 (~$349). It can be availed in the same four colors as the Galaxy A30s phone.

The Galaxy A50s has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED Infinity-V display that offers full HD+ resolution. It also features an in-display fingerprint reader. The Exynos 9610 chipset powers the smartphone. The One UI based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device.

For capturing selfies, the Galaxy A50s has an f/2.0 aperture 32-megapixel front camera. The back panel of the phone houses a triple camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel main lens with f/2.0 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and an f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel depth sensor. The A50s has the same connectivity features that are available on the A30s.

Starting from today, the Galaxy A30s and Galaxy A50s are available for buying through multiple platforms such as Amazon India, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Samsung’s online store and Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru.

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OPPO A9 (2020), A5 (2020) launched in India; Specifications, features and price

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Sep 11, 2019

OPPO India has officially unveiled the two 2020 OPPO A-series smartphones such as OPPO A9 (2020) and OPPO A5 (2020). Both smartphones have identical design and come with similar specs. However, the A5 (2020) phone is an inferior edition of the A9 (2020). In general, these phones offer users with huge screen space, a big batteries, quad cameras and large storage at attractive prices.

OPPO A9 (2020) and A5 (2020) Specifications and Features

The OPPO A9 (2020) and A5 (2020) have same dimensions of 163.6 x 75.6 x 9.1mm and both weigh 195 grams. These handsets are fitted with 6.5-inch display with decreased waterdrop notch. They offer HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels along with a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent.

The Snapdragon 665 mobile platform powers the OPPO A9 (2020) and OPPO A5 (2020). The A9 comes in 8 GB and 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM options along with a native storage of 128 GB. On the other side, the A5 may come in 3 GB and 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM along with 64 GB of storage.

The OPPO A9 (2020)’s rear-mounted quad camera system has an f/1.8 aperture 48-megapixel lens, an f/2.25 aperture 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view, an f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel mono lens and a 2-megapixel f/2.4 aperture portrait sensor.

The quad camera system of the OPPO A5 (2020) has a 12-megapixel lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 119-degree 8-megapixel lens with f/2.25 aperture, a f/2.4 aperture mono lens of 2-megapixel and a portrait lens of 2-megapixel with f/2.4 aperture.

The quad cameras on both phones offer features like Ultra Night Mode 2.0, EIS for shake-free filming and 4K video shooting at 30fps. The front notch of the OPPO A9 (2020) and A5 (2020) respectively features a 16-megapixel and an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The OPPO A9 (2020) and A5 (2020) are blessed with stereo speakers powered with Dolby Atmos. The ColorOS 6.0.1 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on both devices. The Game Boost 2.0 combines Frame Boost and Touch Boost for lag-free performance while gaming. Apart from UFS 2.1 storage, there is a dedicated microSD card slot on the newly unveiled 2020 OPPO A-series phones. Both phones are backed by gargantuan 5,000mAh battery. It carries support for reverse charging, but there is no support for rapid charging. The new A-series have rear-mounted fingerprint sensors and carry support for face unlock. The usual connectivity features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack are also available on the A9 (2020) and A5 (2020) phones.

OPPO A9 (2020) and A5 (2020) Price and Release Date

The OPPO A9 (2020) comes in color options like Marine Green and Space Purple. Its 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions are respectively priced at Rs. 16,990 (~$237) and Rs. 19,990 (~$277). Amazon India will begin its online sales on Sept. 16 followed by offline market release on Sept. 19.

The OPPO A5 (2020) color variants include Dazzling White and Mirror Black. Its 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage respectively cost Rs. 12,490 (~$174) and Rs. 13,990 (~$195). The online sales of the smartphone will start on Amazon India and also through offline channels on Sept. 21.

Online offers for the buyers of these phones are 5 percent cashback on HDFC bank cards with no-cost EMI, exchange offers with any smartphone with a discount of up to Rs. 2,000 and an upgrade offer for existing OPPO users of up to Rs. 2,500. Offline offers are 5 percent for HDFC bank card users, zero down payment EMI options through Bajaj FinServ. Cashback and data benefits from Jio, Vodafone Idea and Airtel.

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Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier Review: Simple Look, Budget Price and Better Sound Quality

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Cheky Zhu

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Sep 11, 2019

Most of smartphones have been removed the 3.5mm earphone jack because of the USB Type-C. Facing this problem, those general users will choose to get a USB Type-C to 3.5mm earphone jack adapter, or a USB Type-C earphone. But for those audiophiles, the removing of 3.5mm earphone jack is really a bad news, because the USB Type-C and adapter cannot support better sound quality.

In the launch event of Meizu 16s Pro, Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier has been launched. The 3.5mm earphone jack of Meizu 16s Pro has been removed, which can optimize the internal space of phone. What’s more, it can have high quality audio output with Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier.

The Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier is priced at $49.99. The package has a simple look, and the parameter is printed on the back side. This amplifier has an impedance of up to 600ohm, which means it supports most of the earphones selling on the market. It also supports PCM 32bit/384kHz and DSD64/DSD128 of decoding capability.

The Meizu HiFi Pro has a clean and small design, which looks like a normal USB Type-C adapter. But please remember, this adapter features HiFi quality audio output.

The DAC chipset is set at the Type-C interface, coming with CS43131, which can be seen through the transparent window. Thanks to the OPA1622 chipset, the Meizu HiFi Pro has better audio quality, and it has been certified by Hi-Res Audio.

The Meizu HiFi Pro Amplifier provides a 3.5mm earphone jack, supporting the earphones having 16ohm to 600ohm impedance, which includes most of the earphones selling on the market.

The amplifier not only supports smartphones, but also supports computers. Whether MAC OS or Windows, the amplifier can be used with free drive, and its audio quality is better than integrated sound card.

We tested the Meizu HiFi Pro Amplifier with B&O A8, UE TF10 and AKG Q710 at first. The amplifier is capable of performing high quality output.

We tested the Meizu HiFi Pro Amplifier with B&O A8, and used the Meizu 16s Pro as the audio source. The first time I used it, I found something wrong with the Meizu HiFi Pro Amplifier, the voice is plain and the bass is weak. However, after three hours playing time, the sound quality has improved. The bass is strong, and the voice is clean.

It is sure that the CS43131 chipset is the reason of good sound quality of Meizu HiFi Pro Amplifier. Meizu Pro 6 Plus Smartphone has good sound quality, and the Meizu amplifier is better than it. The amplifier performs well in low end, it is powerful and is enough to frighten my ears. This device is perfect for listening to popular music. As the soundstage of B&O A8 is wide, you will feel the voice is far from you. In the middle end, the performance of female voices is better than male voices. In the high end, the highs are pretty crisp and clean. To my surprise, there is no distortion in the high end. For this price, it is value for money.

By the way, when the amplifier is in use, the heat would generate in it, but it is not serious.

Price:

The Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier is priced at $49.99, and you can click here to get it.

Conclusion:

Overall, the Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier has a simple design and a great sound quality for the price. I have to say, the Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier is really quite good, which is suitable for audiophiles.

Details about the upcoming Motorola One Macro smartphone surface online

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Sep 11, 2019

This year, Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched a number of smartphones under its One branding such as One Vision, One Action, and One Zoom. Now, the company is all set to launch yet another smartphone, which is reportedly called One Macro.

Now, the smartphone with model number XT2016-1 has appeared on NBTC, which is Thailand’s certification agency. The model number is in line with the previously released smartphones from the same lineup.However, the document doesn’t reveal much but since the certification process has started, it could get launched soon.

Also, the Motorola One Macro has been spotted on Geekbench platform, which reveals some information about this upcoming phone. It shows that the device will be powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 1.9GHz, likely Helio P60 SoC and 2GB of RAM.

It also reveals that the smartphone will come powered by Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. Also, the device has scored 1,429 points the single-core test and 5,584 points in the multi-core test.

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Along with all these, the live image of the Motorola One Macro has also been leaked online, which shows that the phone will come with a waterdrop notch display, thick chin and a purple-colored power key and a volume rocker on the right side.

As said, while the phone’s launch date and availability information is not yet revealed by the company, we expect the Motorola One Macro to soon get launched given that the smartphone has started receiving necessary certificates.

(Sources – 1, 2, 3)

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Why the new Apple iPhone 11 series has a BIG disadvantage in China

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Joel Joseph

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Sep 11, 2019

Apple announced the shiny new iPhone 11 series yesterday. The new models are all set to hit the markets starting September 20, including in China. iPhones have traditionally been very popular among the Chinese in the premium segment, but things have changed in the past couple of years. Q1 2019 smartphone shipment report from China reveals that Apple’s shipments declined by a solid 30% YoY. Even in Q2 2019, the company’s shipments declined by 6% YoY.

Will the new iPhones change this trend?

While we can’t be sure whether the new iPhone 11 series will change Apple’s performance in China, what we do know is that the Cupertino giant is entering the market with a big disadvantage right from the start. At the iPhone 11 unveiling event yesterday, Apple failed to mention anything related to 5G. And considering how China has bet big on the new 5G technology, it’ll be a big drawback for the new devices.

China’s three major carriers are expected to roll out 5G in major cities by the end of 2019. There are already a handful of 5G Android phones available in the market, giving users the opportunity to connect to this high-speed network technology. But without 5G support, the new iPhones could find it hard to take on the likes of the upcoming Mate 30 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, despite its cheaper starting price.

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But Its Not Just About 5G

The ongoing trade war is yet another big issue for Apple in China. All thanks to the trade ban on Huawei, the nationalist sentiment is on the rise in China. This means a lot of people would prefer buying smartphones from companies like Huawei and OPPO instead of non-Chinese ones like an iPhone.

Also, in terms of features and experience, Android phones have come close to and even sometimes surpassed the iPhones. For example, there was a time when iPhones had no competition in the camera department. But with the recent advancements from companies like Huawei and Samsung, we have some really powerful camera flagships in the Android ecosystem.

In fact, Chinese Android phones now offer better and more advanced features than iPhones. For example, Xiaomi recently unveiled the world’s fastest wireless charging technology with 30W fast charging. Huawei’s RYYB sensor on the P30 Pro has taken its camera prowess to new heights. Then there’s Vivo experimenting with the display on its phone to make them nearly bezel-less. All the new advancements are available to Chinese customers first, at a price that’s less than the top-end iPhones.

Also, Huawei’s efforts to capture nearly 50% of the Chinese market would also adversely affect Apple’s performance in the region. The Chinese telecommunications giant has doubled its efforts to expand in the Chinese market after facing an uncertain future from the US ban. Even its new Mate 30 Pro flagship is expected to first go on sale in China. The international release could likely be delayed.

Will the Cheaper iPhone 11 Pricing Help?

Apple made a smart move by keeping the pricing of the iPhone 11 cheaper than its predecessor. But it still isn’t affordable in the Chinese market.

For example, when the P30 Pro was officially announced in China back in April, its 8GB+128GB started at 5488 Yuan in China. The base variant of the new iPhone 11 (dual-cameras) with 64GB storage starts at 5499 Yuan.

See the issue here? When the Mate 30 Pro will be officially announced in China later this month, it will be priced very close to this figure. And the phone will come with 5G support, a large battery, super-fast charging, one of the best cameras in the world, as well as a powerful AI chipset. Plus, its a Chinese smartphone, which means you support your home country when you purchase the device.

Considering these factors, Apple may not have an easy time selling its iPhones in China, at least not in the figures like it used to a few years back.

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What Will Be Apple’s Counter Attack?

Daniel Ives, an analyst at WedBush states that about a third of the 900 million iPhone users across the globe are due for an upgrade in the next 12 to 18 months. Also, around 60 to 70 million Chinese consumers are due for an upgrade which could help push iPhone 11 series sales in the coming months.

Also, even if Apple doesn’t do as well as in China as it did back in its glory days, the company is still likely to profit internationally due to the ongoing trade war. With Huawei banned from using Google services on its phones, its international sales could take a hit. This opens up an opportunity for Apple to capture Huawei’s market share in the premium segment.

Also, a cheaper iPhone is reportedly in the works and is said to release next year. That could come as a respite for iOS users who are looking to upgrade to a new iPhone model but don’t want to spend a fortune buying one.

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iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max pricing and availability for global markets

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Sep 11, 2019

After months of leaks, Apple has finally unveiled the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max smartphones. These iPhones will be replacing the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max from last year. The Apple A13 Bionic SoC powered 2019 iPhones with stellar cameras, topnotch performance, new iOS 13 and longer battery life.

To know about the specifications and features of the 2019 iPhones, readers can visit the launch story. The iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max will be available for pre-orders in countries like such as the U.S., Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, U.K, Russia, UAE, Hong Kong, China and Japan on Sept. 13 and the sales of the new iPhones will start on Sept. 20.

United States

iPhone 11 – 64 GB for $699, 128 GB for $749 and 256 GB for $849
iPhone 11 Pro – 64 GB for $999, 256 GB for $1,149 and 512 GB for $1,349
iPhone 11 Pro Max – 64 GB for $1,099, 256 GB for $1,249 and 512 GB for $1,449

Canada

iPhone 11 – 64 GB for CAD 979, 128 GB for CAD 1,049 and 256 GB for CAD 1,189
iPhone 11 Pro – 64 GB for CAD 1,379, 256 GB for CAD 1,589 and 512 GB for CAD 1,859
iPhone 11 Pro Max – 64 GB for CAD 1,519, 256 GB for CAD 1,729 and 512 GB for CAD 1,999

Australia

iPhone 11 – 64 GB for AUD 1,199, 128 GB for AUD 1,279, and 256 GB for AUD 1,449
iPhone 11 Pro – 64 GB for AUD 1,749, 256 GB for AUD 1,999 and 512 GB for AUD 2,349
iPhone 11 Pro Max – 64 GB for AUD 1,899, 256 GB for AUD 2,149 and 512 GB for AUD 2,449

Germany

iPhone 11 – 64 GB for 799 euros, 128 GB for 849 euros and 256 GB for 959 euros
iPhone 11 Pro – 64 GB for 1,149 euros, 256 GB for 1,319 euros and 512 GB for 1,549 euros
iPhone 11 Pro Max – 64 GB for 1,249 euros, 256 GB for 1,419 euros and 512 GB for 1,649 euros

Italy

iPhone 11 – 64 GB for 839 euros, 128 GB for 889 euros and 256 GB for 1,009 euros
iPhone 11 Pro – 64 GB for 1,189 euros, 256 GB for 1,149 euros and 512 GB for 1,349 euros
iPhone 11 Pro Max – 64 GB for 1,289 euros, 256 GB for 1,459 euros and 512 GB for 1,689 euros

United Kingdom

iPhone 11 – 64 GB for £529, 128 GB for £579 and 256 GB for £679
iPhone 11 Pro – 64 GB for £1,049, 256 GB for £1,359 and 512 GB for £1,589
iPhone 11 Pro Max – 64 GB for £1,149, 256 GB for £1,299 and 512 GB for £1,499

Russia

iPhone 11 – 64 GB for RUB 59,990, 128 GB for 64,990 and 256 GB for RUB 73,990
iPhone 11 Pro – 64 GB for RUB 89,990, 256 GB for RUB 103,990 and 512 GB for RUB 121,990
iPhone 11 Pro Max – 64 GB for RUB 99,990, 256 GB for RUB 113,990 and 512 GB for RUB 131,990

United Arab Emirates

iPhone 11 – 64 GB for AED 2,499, 128 GB for AED 3,159, and 256 GB for AED 3,579
iPhone 11 Pro – 64 GB for AED 4,219, 256 GB for ED 4,849 and 512 GB for AED 5,699
iPhone 11 Pro Max – 64 GB for AED 4,639, 256 GB for AED 5,269 and 512 GB for AED 6,119

Hong Kong

iPhone 11 – 64 GB for HK$5,999, 128 GB for HK$6,499 and 256 GB for $7,299
iPhone 11 Pro – 64 GB for HK$8,599, 128 GB for $9,899 and 512 GB for $11,549
iPhone 11 Pro Max – 64 GB for HK$9,499, 256 GB for HK$10,799 and 512 GB for HK$12,499

China

iPhone 11 – 64 GB for 5,499 Yuan, 128 GB for 5,999 Yuan and 256 GB for 6,799 Yuan
iPhone 11 Pro – 64 GB for 8,699 Yuan, 256 GB for 9,999 Yuan and 512 GB for 11,799 Yuan
iPhone 11 Pro Max – 64 GB for 9,599 Yuan, 256 GB for 10,899 Yuan and 512 GB for 12,699 Yuan

Japan

iPhone 11 – 64 GB for 74,800 Yen, 128 GB for 79,800 Yen and 256 GB for 90,800 Yen
iPhone 11 Pro – 64 GB for 106,800 Yen, 256 GB for 122,800 Yen and 512 GB for 144,800 Yen
iPhone 11 Pro Max – 64 GB for 119,800 Yen, 256 GB for 135,800 Yen and 512 GB for 157,800 Yen

The iPhone 11 color variants are White, Black, Green, Yellow, Purple and Red. The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max can be bought in colors like Space Grey, Silver, Gold and Midnight Green. The exact pricing of 2019 iPhones for India have not been declared yet. The iPhone 11 will start at Rs. 64,900 in India and the 11 Pro and Pro Max will come with respectively starting prices of Rs. 99,000 and Rs. 1,09,000.

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Buy Xiaomi VIOMI V2 Pro Vacuum Cleaner for Just $399.99 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Sep 11, 2019

Smart home appliances are designed to come in handy in day to day life, but these devices aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook.

If you have restlessly been waiting to transform your home into your a smart one without breaking the bank, we got good news for you. GeekBuying has launched the New Smart Home Sale, wherein the Chinese online store is offering up to 40 percent off on a wide range of smart home gadgets.

To ensure users can find exactly what they are looking for without breaking a sweat, all smart products available on the activity page have carefully been added to specific categories. More importantly, products placed under these categories including New Arrival, Huge Savings, and Local Stock are available for lowered prices.

We will be checking out the discount available on the Xiaomi VIOMI V2 Pro Vacuum Cleaner, and show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Xiaomi VIOMI V2 Pro Vacuum Cleaner

The VIOMI V2 Pro adopts plant bionics system which allows its filters to automatically absorb water and retain enough water content. Moreover, it offers three cleaning modes including single sweeping mode, single mopping mode, multi sweeping and mopping modes.

The Xiaomi VIOMI V2 Pro Vacuum Cleaner offers smarter zoned cleaning. This enables you to set the cleaning or non-cleaning area on the APP map set the target and Xiaomi MI Home will automatically create the cleaning map in transit.

The vacuum cleaner uses the LDS sensor to scan an area and create a room map. With a powerful suction of 2100Pa, the Xiaomi MI Home Robot can efficiently vacuum dirt, dust, cereal and other large debris even from hard-to-reach places.

Aside from that, the vacuum cleaner is capable of crossing obstacles up to 2cm high. After running for about two hours, it automatically returns to its charge base to recharge. Once recharged, it resumes cleaning.

While you’d normally expect a feature-laden vacuum cleaner that offers the aforesaid functionalities to cost a bomb, but the Xiaomi VIOMI V2 Pro Vacuum Cleaner has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price of just $409.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 28 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $569.99.

On top of that, you can save $10 more simply by applying coupon code 3OEHOXOX during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Xiaomi VIOMI V2 Pro Vacuum Cleaner further down to just $399.99 even before placing your order by applying the above-mentioned coupon.

You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires. You can take advantage of a $2 OFF Coupon if you are a new user. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

GeekBuying New Smart Home Sale

LG patents a new smartphone design with a rollable display

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Sep 11, 2019

More and more smartphone companies are trying to come with innovative displays. While Huawei and Samsung have announced their own version of the foldable smartphones, few other manufacturers are working on their foldable devices.

Among those smartphone markets, one is South Korea-based LG. From the latest information, it seems that LG is working on to release a smartphone with a rollable display, if we go by the company’s new patent.

LG had filed for the patent of this design with Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPRIS) in October last year and was published in June this year. When the display is rolled up, it ends up being the size of a smartphone and can be used to consume content and you can interact with it.

The renders created by LetsGoDigital shows that the bendable screen is so large that it can be rolled twice completely around the housing, so when the screen is fully rolled out, it can be significantly wider than a tablet.

If you need a smaller display, you leave a part of the screen around the housing. You can unroll the display as much as you need. Logically, the user interface is adjusted based on how the screen is used. The flexible screen has four bending points, so you can also bend the display slightly.

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When folded, the housing of the phone appears a little bit longer than the screen, making the display more resistant to impact. There are no buttons or connections visible on the smartphone in this render.

Along with LG, Samsung has also filed patent for a rollable display that can be activated by fingerprint. It remains to be seen if the smartphone with rollable display sees a light of day in the near future or its just a concept.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone is now available for purchase in South Korea while the Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone’s launch has been delayed and is now scheduled to go on sale in November.

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OPPO Reno 2 Goes up for Pre-Order Bearing a $489 Price Tag on Giztop

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Sep 11, 2019

OPPO unveiled its Reno 2 series of smartphones in India at a launch event last month. The new series comprises the OPPO Reno 2, Reno 2Z and Reno 2F smartphones.

We will be checking out the OPPO Reno 2 smartphone, which has now gone up for pre-order bearing an unbeatable price tag on Giztop. Available in three eye-catching color options including Luminous Black, Ocean Blue, and Sunset Pink, the OPPO Reno 2 features 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and offers 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

While the market is crammed with feature-laden smartphones that offer comparable power and storage space under the hood, these mobile phones would normally set you back a pretty penny. The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM OPPO Reno 2 variant, on the other hand, can you be yours for $489.The OPPO Reno 2 is quite an irresistible smartphone that sports a mammoth 6.5-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with 2400×1080 pixels resolution and an in-display fingerprint scanner for added protection. Under the hood, it packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Octa-core 2.2GHz processor, along with Adreno 616 GPU.

On the optics front, the OPPO Reno 2 smartphone houses a Sony IMX586 48MP+13MP+8MP+2MP Quad cameras at the back. Upfront, it features a pop-up 16MP front AI selfie camera, which can also be used for video calling.

The phone runs Color OS 6.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie operating system and is backed by a 4000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging (VOOC Flash Charge 3.0). Moreover, you can use the OPPO Reno 2 as a mobile hotspot for sharing your 4G data connection with those using compatible wireless devices.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the OPPO Reno 2 smartphone and place your order.

OPPO Reno 2

Xiaomi product page leak reveals Mi 9 Pro 5G and Mi MIX 4 smartphones

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Sep 11, 2019

A new product landing page from Xiaomi has surfaced online, which reveals two upcoming smartphones — Mi 9 Pro 5G and Mi MIX 4. The leaks also hints that both the devices will be soon be launched together.

While the company has not yet revealed the phone’s launch date, reports indicate that the launch event could take place on 24th September. Xiaomi has officially revealed that the company’s second 5G smartphone — Mi 9 Pro 5G will come with the 30W Super Fast Wireless Charging support.

The smartphone has already been certified by TENAA, which reveals that the phone will come with a 6.39-inch display and should come powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, and will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Mi MIX 4 will come with a new “waterfall screen”, which is the same that Vivo is adopting for its upcoming Vivo NEX 3. Further, it has also been confirmed that the phone’s display will come with a 90Hz refresh rate.

As for the camera, the smartphone will feature a 100-megapixel camera sensor on the back. Xiaomi had previously announced that it will soon launch a new smartphone featuring a 100MP camera sensor from Samsung. Now that smartphone seems to be the upcoming flagship Mi MIX 4.

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On the front side, there will be a pop-up mechanism for the selfie camera sensor, which has now become a trend for premium mid-range as well as flagship smartphones. Now coming to the charging, it is said that the phone will come with 40W fast charging.

Previously leaked information related to the device reveals that the phone will come with a 2K display. The full ceramic body smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor with up to 12GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. It is also expected to come with support for 5G communication technology.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro 4G Phablet for only $369.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Sep 11, 2019

The Mi 9T Pro phablet was finally made available to the public last month after making multiple appearances online in the form of leaks.

Much to the delight of those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on Xiaomi’s latest phablet without emptying their pockets, Gearbest is currently offering the Mi 9T Pro for a lowered price. We will shed light on the discount and also show how you can save more money at checkout.

Equipped with 6GB of RAM and offering 64GB of internal storage space, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro would normally set you back $478.83, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of only $419.99 from Gearbest. You can extend this 12 percent discount and get an extra $50 off by applying coupon code GBM9TPRO5.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the Mi 9T Pro phablet further down to just $369.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon. An absolute bargain at this price, the Xiaomi-branded phablet boasts an impressive array of features.

It sports a mammoth 6.39-inch display with a high screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The device packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa-core processor along with a highly competent Adreno 640 GPU, under the hood.

On the photography front, the Mi 9T Pro houses a triple camera setup with 48.0MP + 13.0MP + 8.0MP sensors at the back. Upfront, there’s a 20.0MP selfie camera, which can also be used for video calling.

The dual-SIM phablet run MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie OS and draws its juices from a robust 4000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging. Moreover, you can choose between three appealing color options including black, red, and blue.

To check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro phablet and place your order, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. With 30 pieces already sold at the time of writing, this promo is slated to end in 23 days.

Honor Vera30 may come with 90Hz refresh rate display

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