Lenovo A6 Note’s Flipkart product page reveals more details

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Aug 31, 2019

The Amazfit Stratos 2 finally got a successor with the launch of the Amazfit Sports Watch 3. The gap between the Sports Watch 2 aka Stratos 2 release and this new model had left some wondering if Huami was going to launch a successor. More so, the company launched the Amazfit Verge last year, deviating completely from the rugged look of the Stratos 2. The Sports Watch 3 finally arrived a few days back with a simple but classy design, putting to rest yearnings for a successor to the popular Stratos. The design looks like a blend of the Amazfit Pace and Amazfit Stratos 2 designs. It retains the multiple control buttons on the watch 2 but features a plain-looking design of the first-gen Amazfit Watch (Pace). The watch still has a rugged build, though, packing a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top of the 1.34-inch JDI Full-Moon™ reflective low-power colour display. The watch comes in a Standard version with a stainless steel bezel and quick-release silicone straps and an Elite Edition that is covered with AF+AR coated sapphire glass and a titanium bezel. The Elite edition uses quick-release fluoro-rubber straps. There are four buttons on both versions of the watch.

The Amazfit Sports Watch 3 comes with a retail price of ¥1299 (~$181) in China while the Elite Edition is priced at ¥1699 (~$237). There is no word yet on the global release.

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AMAZFIT X Hands-on pictures

Apart from the Sports Watch 3 and Amazfit GTS, Huami also unveiled the Amazfit X Concept Watch. Here are some pictures of the smartwatch which has a flexible curved display.

As a reminder, the Amazfit X utilises an all-metal integrated design with hidden electronic buttons that replace the raised traditional buttons. The watch features a proprietary 2.07-inch flexible curved screen shaped like a new moon. The watch equally has a larger display area of up to 244% compared to the display area of wearable devices with similar size. The screen also has 326ppi, 100% NTSC high color saturation and up to 430nits screen brightness.

Since the motherboard can’t be curved, the Amazfit X uses a 3-segment motherboard in order to adapt to the curvature. The watch also packs a 220mAh curved lithium battery which is said to have support for up to 7 days battery life. You’ll have to wait until 2020 to get the Amazfit X if it catches your fancy.

Check out the Apple Watch-lookalike Amazfit GTS in pictures

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Huami unveiled the Amazfit GTS a couple of days back with a design that looks like the Apple Watch series. The Amazfit GTS seems to be a successor to the Amazfit Bip, the only Huami smartwatch with which it shares the rectangular-shaped design. We expect the device to be a hot-selling model especially due to the awesome design and studded specs lineup. The smartwatch costs just ¥899 ($125), that’s like a fraction of what you’ll pay for an Apple Watch. We must add that it comes with lesser features, though, but you get NFC o this one. Here’s a photo tour of the Amazfit GTS showing the smartwatch in all its glory.

The Amazfit GTS packs a 1.65-inch Super Retina-grade AMOLED screen with a resolution of 348 x 442 pixels and 341ppi. The display is covered with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 curved tempered glass. The watch is encased in a steel frame.

The watch uses a 20mm quick release silicone strap and is available in six different colors; pink, blue, meteorite black, beige, and red. You can read more about the watch from our launch article. Check out more pictures of the smartwatch from below.

UP NEXT: Soocas V1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush with up to 60 days battery life unveiled

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite spotted; a variant of the Xiaomi CC9

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Aug 31, 2019

The Xiaomi CC9 is expected to launch as the Mi A3 Pro but there is still no official word on a Pro variant of the Mi A3. However, a new finding shows the CC9 may launch under another name for a different market.

Mishaal Rahman, the editor-in-chief of XDA-Developers tweeted that a new device called the Mi 9 Lite recently appeared on Google’s list of certified Android devices. The device is shown to be a variant of the Xiaomi CC9 and it also has the same “pyxis” codename.

There is not enough information regarding the device but other than the name change, this will have the same specs as the Mi CC9. This is not the first time a Xiaomi phone will go by a different name in a different market. The Redmi K20/K20 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9T/9T Pro are the most recent examples. There is also the Redmi Note 5A (Prime) which launched as the Redmi Y1 in India.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite just appeared on Google's list of certified Android devices. It's listed with the code-name pyxis and is a variant of the Mi CC9.

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) August 31, 2019

Earlier this year, there were rumors of a phone called the Mi 9X but it never launched. The Mi 9 Lite has a higher chance of launching since it already popped up on Google’s Certified Android devices list.

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UP NEXT: Xiaomi Mi 9S 5G could be even cheaper than iQOO Pro 5G in China!

Soocas V1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush with up to 60 days battery life unveiled

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Aug 31, 2019

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company SOOCAS has unveiled a new electric toothbrush dubbed Soocas V1. The electric toothbrush will be up on sale on September 9.

In terms of the specification, the Soocas V1 Sonic electric toothbrush uses a magnetic levitation sonic motor with a maximum frequency of 42,000 beats per minute. Compared with a pendulum motor electric toothbrush, it has more power and a longer shelf life.

The toothbrush comes with three different modes. There is a gentle mode that is suitable for night brushing and those with sensitive teeth and for young people. The standard mode comes with moderate vibration intensity and is suitable for daily use. The third mode is a pulse mode which alternates between strong and weak frequency conversion. This mode is suitable for cleaning stains from the teeth. You can switch between modes by pressing the power button.

The toothbrush comes with two different brush heads. Aside from the bristle, the brush head is covered with a silicone tongue brush at the back, making it easy to clean the tongue without changing the brush head.

In terms of battery life, the Soocas V1 uses an enlarged battery to improve power transmission. The battery is extremely durable as a 4-hour charge can last up to 60 days.

We’ll find out about the price and availability when it is officially launched. The sonic toothbrush comes in Pink and Blue but there could be other colour options.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi launches the Black Shark 10000mAh Power bank with 18W fast charge support

Sharp to unveil the world’s largest 120-inch 8K TV and a 5G 8K TV at IFA 2019

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Aug 31, 2019

IFA Berlin 2019 is just around the corner and as usual, tech companies are expected to exhibit their latest innovative products. Sharp has announced that it would be unveiling what it claims is the world’s biggest 8K smart television at IFA Berlin.

The Japanese company did not reveal the name of the product but did indicate that it will be on exhibition from September 6 to September 11. The smart TV will feature a 120-inch display capable of 8K resolution. The company also disclosed that it would be unveiling a 5G TV also with 8 resolution.

Details of the mammoth 8K TV and the 5G 8K TV weren’t revealed. But we expect the 5G TV to come with a 5G baseband. The TV is designed for use during pubic exhibitions such as in museums and schools. The TV can remotely display ultra-clear videos and pictures of artworks. The exact size of the 5G TV wasn’t disclosed but it can broadcast 8K HDR content. Sharp is hoping to build an 8K + 5G ecosystem that can transmit ultra-clear videos and pictures to end-users via 5G networks or upload them to the Internet. Transmitting high-gamut 8K ultra-clear videos require at least 512Gbps of ultra-high bandwidth, and only 5G can provide that kind of speed.

We’ll bring you more details about the products when they are unveiled.

UP NEXT: Huami has shipped over 100 million wearables so far, Q2 revenue surpasses 1 billion yuan

Retail box of Xiaomi Air 2 Bluetooth Earphones leaked

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Aug 31, 2019

Xiaomi launched its first True Wireless Stereo earphones, the Xiaomi AirDots Youth Edition late last year. It then followed it up with the Xiaomi Air Bluetooth Earphones (Mi True Wireless Earphones/AirDots Pro) in January. It appears a successor to the Xiaomi Air is now set to launch as a leak has just revealed its retail box as well its name – the Xiaomi Air 2 (Mi AirDots Pro 2).

The retail box of the Xiaomi Air 2 Bluetooth Earphones is shown in the background of a photo shared on the web. The photo seems to have been taken at a Xiaomi office as the box is shown on the desk of an employee.

A close-up photo shows the design has changed a bit. The earbuds still come in white with a case just like that of the original. However, the part that goes into the ears has been redesigned.

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The retail box is near identical to that of the original Air save for the name which now says Air 2.

The Xiaomi Air 2 should be the Chinese version of the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (TWSEJ02JY) we saw on the Bluetooth SIG website in July. The Bluetooth listing revealed the earphones now connect via Bluetooth 5.0. The switch to Bluetooth 5.0 should improve connection and range and translate to longer battery life.

We expect the Xiaomi Air 2 Bluetooth Earphones will keep the touch controls of its predecessor. So you should be able to answer calls, activate the AI assistant, or pause/resume playback by touching the earbuds. It should also come with better noise cancellation.

Xiaomi may announce the Air 2 Bluetooth Earphones in September, maybe alongside the Mi 9 5G or delay it a bit and announce it alongside the Mi MIX 4 (if it eventually gets to call it that).

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Samsung Galaxy A90 5G’ retail box and specs leaked ahead of release

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Xiaomi iK8 Karaoke HiFi Stereo Speaker

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Aug 31, 2019

The Galaxy A-series has been transformed from an upper mid-range series to an all-encompassing series. While it already includes phones from the entry-level, mid-range, and upper mid-range category; Samsung is set to announce the first Galaxy A-series flagship – the Galaxy A90 5G. Ahead of its release, the phone’s retail box has leaked on the web and it gives us a close look at the design and also reveals some key specs.

The Galaxy A90 5G will have an Infinity-U display with black bezels running around it. The frame appears to be made from aluminum with a visible antenna line at the upper part. The volume control and power button are on the left as shown on the box.

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On the rear, the Galaxy A90 5G has triple rear cameras arranged vertically at the left corner. All three sensors share the same housing, and below the sensors sit an LED flash. The A90 5G doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner on the back, so we are pretty sure there is one under that Super AMOLED display, though we can’t say if it is an ultrasonic type.

The Galaxy A90 5G is shown in white but there should be other color variants available at launch.

The back of the box reveals some of the phone’s specs. The Galaxy A90 5G will have an octa-core processor but as Samsung is known to do, the name of the processor isn’t revealed on the box. Leaks and benchmark results have revealed the processor inside the phone is none other than the Snapdragon 855. The SoC is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The phone’s triple rear camera configuration is also listed on the box. The primary sensor is a 48MP camera and it is paired with 5MP and 8MP secondary sensors. The A90 5G also has a 32MP front-facing camera and supports 25W Super Fast Charging.

The Galaxy A90 5G still doesn’t have a release date but it sure will be launching in Samsung’s home country first.

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UP NEXT: Samsung Galaxy A10s unveiled in India for Rs. 9,499 (~$133)

Will Honor Play 3 launch alongside the Honor 20S on September 4?

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 31, 2019

The first-generation Honor Play smartphone was an important device for the company. It was the first gaming flagship from Honor and came with technologies such as GPU Turbo and 4D gaming at a very attractive price tag. While we haven’t heard much about its successor, it looks like Honor could skip a generation to call it the Honor Play 3.

Recently, an alleged box of the Honor Play 3 was spotted in China and shared on Weibo. Seeing this box, it is being speculated that the company has decided to name it the Play 3. Unfortunately, we aren’t really sure of its authenticity. The alignment of the words Play 3 seems a bit off. However, even if this leak isn’t real, there’s a good possibility that we might see Play’s successor at the September 4 Honor 20S event.

Honor’s Zhao Ming has already confirmed that we’ll meet one more device alongside the Honor 20S at the event. The Honor Play was announced back in July 2018, which means a successor to the device is already past due.

Editor’s Pick: Huawei Band 4e Basketball Wizard Edition gets its official launch

As for the Honor 20S, it is said to feature Kirin 810 chipset with 3750mAh battery, 6GB /8GB RAM and a 6.26-inch display. While the phone should offer tremendous value for its price, it remains to be seen how the trade ban will affect the new Honor devices outside of China. Huawei is already said to delay the international release of the Mate 30 Pro since it doesn’t have a license from Google to install its apps.

But it’s worth adding that while Google apps won’t come pre-installed on Mate 30 series models, users can always download and install these apps once they get the phone.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme XT vs Oppo Reno2 Z: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 31, 2019

Oppo tried to make fun of the new potential best-seller Redmi Note 8 Pro by announcing the Realme XT a few hours before the Xiaomi’s mid-ranger and making it the world’s first 64 MP camera phone. The handset was officially confirmed right before the announcement of the Redmi Note 8 Pro and right after the announcement of another Oppo’s mid-range phone: the Reno2 Z. While the Redmi Note 8 Pro catalyzed more attention due to Xiaomi’s popularity all around the world, it will be very interesting to discover which of these devices will offer the best user experience and the highest value for money. Through this specs comparison, we want to help you to find the best device independently from its popularity. Note that there was not a dedicated event for the announcement of the Realme XT, so actually there are some bits missing in its specs sheet.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Oppo Realme XT vs Oppo Reno2 Z

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro	Oppo Realme XT	Oppo Reno2 Z
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm, 199 grams	N/D	160 x 74,3 x 9,5mm, 189 grams
DISPLAY	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Helio G90T, octa-core	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, octa-core 2.3 GHz	Mediatek Helio P90, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	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	Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP front camera	Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4500 mAh, fast charging 18W with Quick Charge 4+	4000 mAh, fast charging with VOOC 3.0	4000 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC 3.0
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Oppo Reno2 Z is the most premium device if we talk about aesthetics. Not only it offers a more original design, but also a higher screen-to-body ratio and smaller dimensions than Redmi Note 8 Pro (despite it has the same screen size), as well as a futuristic pop-up camera. Redmi Note 8 Pro and Realme XT both offer a classic waterdrop design with cheaper materials and less attention to details. Unlike its rivals, Redmi Note 8 Pro does not have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Display

Redmi Note 8 Pro could not feature an under-display fingerprint reader because it sports a classic IPS display, while both Oppo Reno2 Z and Realme XT feature a better AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint reader. On the display side, I personally prefer the Reno2 Z because it has a wider panel, narrower bezels around the display and it is notch-less. The display quality should not differ so much, so do not focus a lot on it.

Specs & Software

The presence of the Helio G90T SoC by MediaTek makes the Redmi Note 8 Pro the most performing phone of the trio. The Helio G90T is meant specifically for gamers, so it has very high graphics performance, it is backed by a liquid cooling system and it even offers better CPU performance. The only disadvantage is energy consumption, as it was built with a less efficient production process (12 nm). But you should not worry so much since the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a bigger battery. Just note that the most advanced memory configuration of the Reno2 Z by Oppo has more internal storage (256 GB), while its opponents stop at 128 GB.

Camera

In each case, you get an amazing quad-camera setup, even though not flagship-class cameras. Despite Redmi Note 8 Pro and Realme XT feature 64 MP sensors and Reno 2 Z comes with a 48 MP main sensor, Reno2 Z sports optical stabilization and a brighter focal aperture, so its photo and video quality should be a lot better. The Reno2 Z is even the only to feature a selfie camera equipped with a front-facing LED flash.

Battery

Redmi Note 8 Pro has a bigger battery, but it also has a less efficient display and chipset. That is why Realme XT with its 10 nm chipset should be able to last more on a single charge with most of the usage patterns.

Price

We still do not know how much Realme XT will cost (most likely under €200/$220), but Reno2 Z debuted with a €380/$420 starting price while Redmi Note 8 Pro starts from just €180/$200. If we exclude the chipset, Oppo Reno2 Z is an overall better device, but given its performance and price, Redmi Note 8 Pro has a higher value for money. The only thing left is to wait for the listing price of Realme XT to make a definitive value for money comparison between the latest device from Oppo’s sub-brand and the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

Read More: Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition brings custom cases, themes and gifts

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Oppo Realme XT vs Oppo Reno2 Z: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

PROs

Higher performance
Great cameras
Big battery
Liquid cooling

CONS

No UD fingerprint reader

Oppo Realme XT

PROs

Compact
Affordable
Great cameras
Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Potentially limited availability

Oppo Reno2 Z

PROs

Best design
Big battery
Great cameras
A lot of storage
Front-facing LED flash

CONS

Costlier

Buy Xiaomi iK8 Karaoke HiFi Stereo Speaker and Xiaomi JUNLIN HD Wired Mixer Digital Microphone at Lowered Prices from GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 31, 2019

Newfangled music accessories enable you to listen to your favorite music in the comfort of your room or even on the go. While these devices are designed to offer a superior listening experience, they don’t come cheap.

Much to the relief of music lovers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on music accessories such as Bluetooth speakers, wireless earphones, etc, GeekBuying is giving an unmissable to buy the Xiaomi iK8 Karaoke HiFi Stereo Speaker and Xiaomi JUNLIN HD Wired Mixer Digital Microphone Noise Reduction at a lowered price. We will talk about saving more money in just a bit.

Xiaomi iK8 Karaoke HiFi Stereo Speaker

The iK8 Personal Karaoke Set features a speaker, microphone and offers full wireless connectivity. You can convert it into a standard stereo speaker that can be placed on the left, as well as the right side of your laptop by splitting it. The iK8 delivers stereo high-fidelity playback.

While the black-tinted Xiaomi iK8 Karaoke HiFi Stereo Speaker usually retails for $159.99, you can now buy it for just $121.99 from GeekBuying. You can extend this 24 percent discount by applying coupon code 3NPAF94K and save $22 more at the time of checking out.

As a result, the already lowered asking price of the Xiaomi iK8 Karaoke HiFi Stereo Speaker reduces to just $99.99. Note that you can get a 27 percent off on the red, as well as the gray color options.

You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires.

Xiaomi JUNLIN HD Wired Mixer Digital Microphone Noise Reduction

GeekBuying is doling out a noteworthy 29 percent off on the Xiaomi JUNLIN HD Wired Mixer Digital Microphone Noise Reduction, which usually carries an $83.99 price tag. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for just $59.99 from the Chinese online store.

Aside from that, you can grab an extra $7 off by applying coupon code 3NPAJUMO during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Xiaomi JUNLIN HD Wired Mixer Digital Microphone Noise Reduction further down to only $52.99 with the help of the above-mentioned coupon.

An absolute steal at this price, the super lightweight Xiaomi JUNLIN HD Wired Mixer Digital Microphone is housed in a compact body so that you can carry it everywhere you go. It monitors your voice in real-time through the earphone.

The device adopts a cardioid design and has noise reduction capabilities for stable and crystal clear sound recording. You can choose from five sound effects. This 16mm gold-plated microphone is quite simple to operate as it comes with a one function key for switching and selecting sound effects.

Backed by a built-in 600mah rechargeable battery, the Xiaomi JUNLIN HD Wired Mixer Digital Microphone boasts an impressive array of other features that you can check out by following this link. It is worth noting that the promo is slated to end soon and the coupon will expire shortly too.

Xiaomi JUNLIN HD Wired Mixer Digital Microphone Noise Reduction

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Buy AMAZFIT Bip Lite Smartwatch for Just $54.99 from Banggood [Coupon & Free Orders]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 31, 2019

Huami launches amazing smart wearables under its popular Amazfit line of smartwatches. After the success of last year’s AMAZFIT Bip fitness tracker, the Xiaomi-backed company released a new variant of the watch called the AMAZFIT Bip Lite smartwatch.

To make the recently unveiled AMAZFIT Bip Lite smartwatch available to those on a tight budget, Xiaomi has launched the AMAZFIT Bip Lite Lightweight Days Standby Smartwatch Deal in collaboration with Banggood. The promo features a discount, big coupon, free orders, and a chance to get free shipping.

The AMAZFIT Bip Lite smartwatch would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online, as well as offline stores, but you can buy it for a lowered price of only $59.99 from Banggood. This is a noteworthy 40 percent reduction in the watch’s original asking price of $99.99.

On top of that, you can grab an extra $5 off by applying coupon code bgblite at the time of checking out. As a result, the already lowered retail price of the AMAZFIT Bip Lite smartwatch reduces to just $54.99. There’s more for you to cheer about.

Banggood users that end up shelling out more than $19.99 will be eligible for free shipping. If you are a new user, you can even take advantage of a $100 off coupon and save more money before placing your order.

Moreover, Banggood will randomly select two customers who buy the watch during the activity period to receive free orders. The winners will get the fee that they pay for the watch back once the activity ends. Note that the activity time is from August 26th to September 2nd (UTC+8).

Available in pink, black, and blue color options, the Amazfit Bip Lite is an irresistible smartwatch that sports an easy-to-read 1.28-inch screen with high resolution of 176×176 pixels. The watch is housed in a sturdy body made using polycarbonate material.

Furthermore, the AMAZFIT Bip Lite smartwatch has Corning Gorilla 3 tempered glass + AF coating on top for added protection. You can wear the watch while washing hands without worrying about damaging it as it is 3ATM water-resistant. Do not wear it for bathing, sauna, and diving.

The AMAZFIT Bip Lite is compatible with Android 4.4, iOS 8 or above operating systems and is backed by a robust 200mAh LiPo battery that offers 45 days of battery life. Aside from that, the device offers a slew of useful functions including heart rate monitoring, and message reminder just to name a few.

To avail the discount, and to stand a chance of winning a free order, all you need to do is to follow this link before the activity comes to an end. It is worth noting that the aforesaid coupon will be valid only for the first 500 pieces. The remaining pieces will be bear the usual $99.99 price tag.

AMAZFIT Bip Lite Smart Watch

Redmi K20 Pro Android 10 Stable Beta Program announced in India, Apply till Sept. 8

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 31, 2019

As we get close to the stable release of the new Android version, Redmi is also gearing up to release MIUI 10 based on Android 10. If you recall, the Redmi K20 Pro is a part of the Android Q Beta program. So users who were enrolled in this version already got a taste of the new Android 10 version. However, sticking to its tradition, Xiaomi would like select users to test out the new Android 10 based MIUI 10 ROM before a final rollout.

The users who are selected in this beta testing program will get special OTA update along with ‘Android 10 Tester’ group access. Apart from the Android 10 tester medal, top-performing users in the program will also get a chance to attend official Xiaomi launch events.

Your chances of getting into the program depend a lot on your contribution to the community. For example, you have to be an active member of the Mi community and should rank ‘Semi Pro Bunny’ or higher to apply. Thorough knowledge of MIUI and Android is a must along with the ability to follow up and take responsibilities.

If you think you are up to the task, apply via the google form here. Registrations are open till September 8. You can get more details about this program from here.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi launches the Black Shark 10000mAh Power Bank with 18W fast charge support

Xiaomi Mi A3 launches in Nigeria, starts at ₦71,900 (~$198)

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Aug 31, 2019

The Xiaomi Mi A3 launched in July, first in Spain, before heading to Ukraine, Malaysia, and then India a few weeks ago. The phone has now made its way to Nigeria albeit without much or any fanfare at all.

The Mi A3 is not the first Android One smartphone in the country, the Infinix Hot 2 gets that title. Even before Xiaomi‘s re-entry into Nigeria this year, its other Android One smartphones (Mi A1, Mi A2 Lite, and Mi A2) have been sold by third-party retailers and even major online stores. So fans of the line will surely be excited that the 3rd-gen Android One smartphone is available in the country.

The Mi A3 is available in two configurations – there is a 4GB RAM + 64GB version and a 4GB RAM + 128GB version. Storage can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot (256GB max.). The 64GB version has a price tag of ₦71,900 (~$198) while the 128GB version is priced at ₦79,900 (~$220). The official Xiaomi Nigeria Twitter account said it is available across phone stores nationwide. We checked a couple of online stores and the only place we found it is on Slot.ng and that’s the 128GB version.

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has a 6.01-inch HD+ (1560 x 720) Super AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It has a notch for a 32MP selfie camera and also has an in-display fingerprint scanner. It is powered by the Snapdragon 665 processor. On the back is a 48MP primary camera paired with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.

The Mi A3 runs pure Android 9 Pie and should get at least 2 major OS updates. There is a 4030mAh battery under the hood with support for Quick Charge 3.0. It has dual SIM support (hybrid), an audio jack, FM radio, Bluetooth 5.0, and an infrared blaster.

Do watch our review of the Mi A3.

UP NEXT: New Meitu smartphone developed by Xiaomi to launch next year

Huami has shipped over 100 million wearables so far, Q2 revenue surpasses 1 billion yuan

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Aug 31, 2019

Huami Technology was established in 2014 as a manufacturer of wearable devices. The company is well-known as the maker of the popular Mi Band series from Xiaomi. Apart from that, it has got its own Amazfit line of smartwatches and other wearable devices which have all turned out to be popular among buyers as a result of their amazing design, awesome features and affordable prices.

The Xiaomi-backed Chinese company recently got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) where it raised $110 million. With more capital comes more innovation. In recent times, the outflow of smartwatches from Huami has increased as a result of the capital inflow. A couple of days back, the Amazfit GTS, Amazfit Sports Watch 3 and a concept Amazfit X were unveiled at an event in China. This happens to be the third product launch from the company within the last three months. Earlier on we saw the company launch the Amazfit Verge 2 and later on the Amazfit GTS.

Amazfit X concept watch with a flexible display

During this last launch event, Huami announced some of its financials for the second quarter of the year and also gave an insight to its journey since inception. The company revealed that it has so far sold a whopping 100 million smart wearable gadgets so far worldwide. That should make Huami the top-selling brand in terms of wearables. Further, the company hinted that its revenue for Q2 2019 exceeded 1 billion yuan. This represents a year-on-year increase of 36.6%. In addition, the company shipped over 8.3 million units during the period, an increase of 53.7% YoY.

EDITOR’S PICK: Huami reveals it has already started working on Xiaomi Mi Band 5

The report shows Huami is making tremendous progress and that is as a result of its innovativeness.

UP NEXT: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G official renders leak showing the design

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Best Deals of Top 5 Xiaomi Budget Phones

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Linus

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Aug 31, 2019

Gearbest is one of the most reliable online retailers when it comes to gadgets and all sorts of electronics. At the moment, the company has quite a few sales including Super September Sales Party.

You can get great discounts on phones, smartwatches, drones and other products.

Super September Sales Party

Further, we collected a few great deals on Xiaomi phones which, in our opinion, offer the best price to quality ratio on the market.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

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Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is an upgrade over the regular model which is already a great phone. We like the design, build, one of the best displays, great overall performance of the Mi 9T but the Pro model brings a flagship-grade chipset – Snapdragon 855. 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage make this phone a legit flagship at the unbeatable price of just $369.99 with a COUPON: GBM9TPRO1

Important note: use different coupons for different color models. GBM9TPRO2 (for the red model, price: $379.99), GBM9TPRO3 (for the black model, price: $369.99)

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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

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Mi 9 SE is yet another excellent device made by Xiaomi. It’s got a premium metal and glass design, the same high quality yet smaller display than on the Mi 9T which makes the entire device more compact and easier to handle in one hand.

You can now get the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE for just $273.99

Xiaomi Mi A3

Xiaomi Mi A3 is for those who love Xiaomi’s hardware but hate the software. The A3 is the latest edition from the Xiaomi phones’ lineup that runs on stock Android. That means you are not only getting a cleaning operating system but also fast and frequent software updates.

You can now get the Xiaomi Mi A3 for just $188.99 using a COUPON: GBA36402

IMPORTANT NOTE: use different codes for different colors/configurations of the phone: GBA36401 (gray), MiA3 4GB+128GB Blue model: GBA312802 (price $209.99).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

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Redmi Note series is one of the most popular in the budget segment for a reason. The company manages to squeeze in quite a few premium features, best in class cameras and a lot more for a very low price.

The prices start at just about $150 making the Note 7 one of the best budget phones out there.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 32GB model coupon code: GBNOTE732G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 64GB model coupon code: GBNOTE732G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

The brand new Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a fresh and powerful Helio G90T Octa-Core CPU which assures excellent gaming and overall performance thanks to lots of sheer power and a dedicated liquid cooling system. In addition to this, the phone has a quad-camera setup that includes a dedicated macro lens we have never seen on a budget phone before.

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Yeelight Plug-in Night Light with daylight sensor launched

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Aug 31, 2019

Xiaomi recently released the MIJIA Night Light 2 which had a motion sensor and rotatable head recently under crowdfunding and the exercise was explosive. Xiaomi’s ecological chain company Yeelight has equally released a night light but this time with daylight sensing capability. The light is dubbed Yeelight Plug-in Night Light.

This is said to be the light-sensing version meaning it is an upgraded version of the Yeelight Plug-in Night Light that is on sale. The light can be used in bedrooms, corridors, stairs, baby rooms, smart sensitization and even areas where daylight doesn’t reach. In such a situation, you will need to manually switch off the light. The light is not equipped with a built-in battery but uses the normal AC power rating. All you need do is plug to a socket and play. You can still use the socket by just unplugging the light if there is need to do that.

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The Yeelight Plug-in Night Light is also equipped with a built-in light sensor to accurately determine the brightness of the ambient light. In the smart sensing mode, the light automatically turns on at night and goes off during the day. It uses 2500K warm light as well as a side-illuminated optical structure to make the light soft so your sleep won’t be hampered by bright light. The lamp equally uses high-quality lamp beads with rated power as low as 0.4W.

As for the price, the Yeelight Plug-in Night Light comes in at 79 yuan (~$11) for a set of three while a single unit sells for 29.9 yuan (~$4).

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ASUS Zenfone 6 Smartphone

Buy the ASUS Zenfone 6 Smartphone and ASUS ROG Phone 2 Gaming Phablet at Lowered Prices from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Aug 31, 2019

While ASUS manufacturers a wide range of 2-in-1s, laptops, desktop computers, and various other high-end products, the Taiwanese electronics company is primarily known for offering feature-laden smartphones.

Living up to its reputation, ASUS continues introducing amazing smartphones for its huge fanbase, and 2019 has been no exception. Much to the delight of ASUS fans, the company launched the Zenfone 6 and the ROG Phone 2 earlier this year.

While there’s no dearth of top-end mobile phones on the market, these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook. The aforesaid phones from ASUS usually carry steep price tags, ASUS has teamed up with Gearbest to make them available to those on a tight budget.

ASUS Zenfone 6 Smartphone

Launched in May 2019, the ASUS Zenfone 6 is simply an irresistible smartphone. Thanks to its awe-inspiring features and top-end specs, the phone propelled straight to skyrocketing popularity among smartphone lovers.

Considering this undying demand, ASUS is now offering the silver, as well as the black color options of the Zenfone 6 smartphone with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage space at lowered prices. You’d normally end up shelling out $784.29 on the aforesaid model, but it is now available for just $629.99 through Gearbest.

This is a noteworthy 20 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price. As part of the recently kicked off Gearbest September Sale, you can get $50 off on orders over $99, and a 15% Off Coupon for signing in daily on Gearbest.

With two-piece sold at the time of writing, this promo will end in just one day. You can follow this link to avail the discount. The phone is slated to ship from September 2nd – September 5th.

The ASUS Zenfone 6 boasts an impressive array of features that you can check out below:

6.4-inch true full-screen with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor
Adreno 640 GPU
13MP + 48MP cameras at the back
13MP + 48MP selfie camera
5000mAh battery
Android 9 Pie OS

ASUS ROG Phone 2 Gaming 4G Phablet

If you have restlessly been searching for a gaming phablet that doesn’t cost a bomb, the ASUS ROG Phone 2 might just fill the bill. ASUS’ next-generation gaming smartphone with a large 8GB RAM and a hearty 128GB of internal storage capacity is now available bearing a reduced price tag on Gearbest.

The black-tinted 8GB RAM+128GB ROM ASUS ROG Phone 2 variant usually retails for $774.29, but you can now get your hands on it for a lowered price of only $699.99 from Gearbest. Moreover, you can extend this 10 percent discount by applying coupon code GBMPROG2 at checkout.

The coupon helps you grab an extra $120 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the gaming phablet further down to only 579.99 simply by applying the coupon before placing your order.

An absolute steal at this price, the ASUS ROG Phone 2 offers the following features.

6.59-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate
An in-display fingerprint scanner
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor
Adreno 640 GPU
48MP+13MP dual AI rear camera
24MP front camera
ROG Gaming X mode UI based on Android 9.0 OS
6000mAh battery that supports 30W ROG HyperCharge with Quick Charge 4.0+

You can follow this link to avail the discount and take advantage of the coupon before it expires.

ASUS ROG Phone 2 Gaming 4G Phablet

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G official renders leak showing the design

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Aug 31, 2019

Samsung was recently uncovered to be working on a new 5G phone that won’t be released under the flagship Galaxy S lineup. Instead, the device is an A-series model dubbed Galaxy A90 5G. The device has previously been spotted at a couple of paces; WiFi Alliance, GeekBench. What looks like the official teaser poster of the Samsung 5G phone has now leaked.

The leaked poster shows the device has the model number SM-A908N and will indeed bear the moniker “Galaxy A90 5G”. The poster contains renders of the device showing both the front and rear aspects. The phone features an infinity display with a waterdrop notch and a high screen ratio. At the rear, there is a vertically aligned triple camera setup with all sensors in one module. The LED flash is just under the camera module.

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The main selling point of the Galaxy A90 is no doubt the 5G connectivity which it offers. That may be why the company decided not to include the rotating camera that heralded the Galaxy A80. The device is tipped to pack a Snapdragon 855 chipset going by the GeekBench listing. The phone is also expected to utilise a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display. The main rear camera is said to be a 48 MP unit, flanked by an 8 MP ultrawide while the third 5MP snapper is likely a depth sensor.

Samsung is yet to officially announce when the model will go official but we expect that to happen pretty soon.

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Xiaomi launches the Black Shark 10000mAh Power bank with 18W fast charge support

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