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Get Deals at Just $9.99 on Brands New Releases on Banggood

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Eachine E520S foldable RC drone

Banggood is celebrating its 13th Anniversary this year. This is without an iota of doubt, a red-letter day for the renowned Chinese online store, which launched the Banggood 13th Anniversary Sale on August 27th.

As part of the Anniversary Special Offer, Banggood is offering deals at just $9.99 on brands new releases. This event features a wide selection of well-received products that you can buy without breaking the bank.

Banggood 13th Anniversary

Aside from these unmissable deals, Banggood is doling out great discounts on all sorts of products that usually carry steep price tags. To simplify and expedite the search process, these products have carefully been added to specific categories.

Under the Anniversary New Launch section, you can get your hands on amazing products from leading manufacturers including Eachine, BlitzWolf, Digoo, Emax, and more. It is worth noting that are currently up for grabs bearing reduced price tags.

For the sake of an instance, the Eachine E520S foldable RC drone, which normally retails for $105.99 is now available for only $100.99. Not only can you avail this 7 percent discount, but also get free shipping on orders over $19.99.Eachine E520S GPS WIFI FPV With 4K/1080P HD Camera 16mins Flight Time Foldable RC Drone Quadcopter - 2.4G WiFi 4K HD Three Batteries

Likewise, you can grab a noteworthy 40 percent off on the 5X Zoom HD 2MP IP Security Camera, which usually carries a $49.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for only $29.99. Moreover, you can get free shipping if your cart value exceeds $19.99.

You can get great discounts on other top-branded products under the next section called More Alerts Lower Price. You need to visit the product details page and click the “Alert Me” button to subscribe. You’d receive alerts and lower prices once the sale officially kicks off on September 9th.

Much to the delight of brand-conscious buyers, the promotion page also features official online stores of coveted brands offering great discounts. The BlitzWolf official online store, for instance, offers up to a whopping 76 percent off on a slew of products including audio accessories, computer accessories, chargers, etc.

You can grab a 68 percent off on Eachine, 69 percent off on Geekcreit, and 73 percent off on Daniu official online stores. The concluding category called Best Selling Comparison offers quite an interesting way of winning free gifts.

To participate, all you need to do is to add your favorite product to Wishlist. Banggood will randomly select 99 participants who will receive free gifts. The section features some of Xiaomi’s most popular products including the Xiaomi Mi9T and the Mi 9 smartphones, along with the Redmi Airdots, the Mi Band 4, Mi Band 3, the Xiaomi M365 and the 2019 Xiaomi electric scooters.

Xiaomi Mi 9T

It is mentioning here that you can directly buy these products at lowered prices without adding them to your Wishlist. For example, the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Mi9T variant that usually sells for $499.99 can be yours for just $426.99.

You can extend this 15 percent discount with the help of coupon code BG8MM9T6. As if that weren’t enough, you get free shipping on orders over $19.99. You can choose between Carbon Black and Glacier Blue color options.

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Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro announced in China; Specifications, features and price

Redmi has unveiled the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 today through a launch event in China. These phones have arrived with beefed up specs compared to the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro phones that were unveiled earlier this year. The main USP of the Redmi Note 8 series is that it is equipped with four rear-mounted cameras. Moreover, the Redmi Note 8 has debuted as the world’s first smartphone with 64-megapixel camera. On the other side, the Redmi Note 8 is blessed with the popular 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 lens.

Redmi Note 8 Pro Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with an IP52 splash resistant body. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The TUV Rheinland certification for the display ensures that it filters the harmful blue rays. The front and rear sides of the phone is safeguarded by Gorilla Glass 5 panels. With reduced chin, the Redmi Note 8 Pro offers a screen space of 91.4 percent.

The MediaTek Helio G90T processor fuels the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone. The smartphone comes in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions. The handset comes in storage options like 64 GB and 128 GB A dedicated microSD card slot is available on the device for more storage.

The upper half of the rear shell of the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a vertical camera system that includes three lenses and a fourth sensor with LED flash placed alongside it. The quad camera setup includes an f/1.7 aperture 64-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 as primary lens, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 2cm focal length and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel. The mains lens that has a large pixel size of 1.6micron can capture high resolution images of 9248 x 6936 pixels. The Note 8 Pro can shoot 960fps slow motion videos. The front notch of the phone has a 20-megapixel selfie camera.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 18W rapid charging. The Note 8 Pro also comes with liquid cooling technology which can be found in popular gaming smartphones. The antennas of the phone are arranged smartly inside the phone so that it does not obstruct signals while holding the device in landscape mode while playing games. Also, the Note 8 Pro is smart enough to switch between Wi-Fi and 4G networks depending on the strength of the signal.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro boots to Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with MIUI 10 skin. For improved gaming experience, the smartphone is equipped with Game Turbo 2.0 and HyperEngine by MediaTek. The handset is also equipped with other features such as super linear speaker with smart PA, NFC, IR blaster, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

Redmi Note 8 Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 8 also features the same-sized waterdrop notch enabled display as the Note 8 Pro model and it also wears a splash proof body with Gorilla Glass 5 panels on both sides. The chin of the device is bit thick and it carries ‘Redmi’ brand name. However, the company claims that the smartphone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent.

The Snapdragon 665 that fuels the Xiaomi Mi A3 / Mi CC9e and the rival phone Realme 5 fuels the Redmi Note 8 smartphone. It comes with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage. There is a dedicated microSD card slot on the device for more storage. The 4,000mAh battery of the phone supports 18W fast charging through USB-C.

The quad camera system of the Redmi Note 8 is placed at the top-left corner of the glass rear of the phone. It includes a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.79 aperture and its other three sensors are same as Note 8 Pro. On its front is a 13-megapixel selfie camera powered with AI beautification features. The Redmi Note 8 is also loaded with MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS and comes with the same connectivity features as the Pro model.

Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro Pricing and Availability

The Redmi Note 8 Pro and Note 8 variants and their respective pricing are as follows:

Redmi Note 8 Pro

  • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 1,399 Yuan (~$195)
  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,599 Yuan (~$223)
  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,799 Yuan (~$251)
    Color Variants: Ice Jade, Fritillaria White and Electro-optic Ash.

Redmi Note 8

  • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 999 Yuan (~$139)
  • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 1,199 Yuan (~$167)
  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,399 Yuan (~$195)
    Color Variants: Meteorite Black, Fantasy Blue and White

For Redmi Note 8 Pro users, the company is also selling the 179 Yuan (~$25) worth game controller. The first batch of buyers can avail it for 99 Yuan (~$14). The company also announced the limited edition Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft versions. The first sale of Redmi Note 8 Pro will be held on Sept. 3 whereas the Redmi Note 8’s first sale will be held on Sept. 17.

Huawei MediaPad T5 gets Mist Blue color variant

The Huawei MediaPad T5 was announced first last year. It later made its way to India in July of this year. When the tablet was announced, it was only available in Black and Champagne Gold. Last week, Huawei announced that the MediaPad is now available in a third color variant called Mist Blue.

Huawei MediaPad T5 Mist Blue featured

The new Mist Blue color variant was unveiled last week and it is similar to the Glacier Blue Honor Tablet 5. The bezels are white like that of the Champagne Gold variant.

Not all markets have the new color variant yet. It is not available in India, neither is it available in the US (obviously). But you can pick it up on Amazon Japan, in the United Arab Emirates, but not in Saudi Arabia. It is also not available in Malaysia. You can check your local Huawei online store or authorized partners if the MediaPad T5 is sold in your country.

The MediaPad T5 has a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 display. It is powered by the Kirin 659 and paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage or 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. Maximum memory card capacity supported is 256GB.

There is a 5MP f/2.4 camera on the rear while a 2MP f/2.4 camera is in front for video calls. The tablet also has stereo speakers with Huawei’s Histen audio technology. It runs EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 and has a Children’s Corner with parental controls. The tablet comes in LTE and Wi-Fi only versions and has a 5100mAH battery capacity.

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Pre-Order Official Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier for $49.99 from Giztop

A headphone amplifier or headphone amp can be described as a low-powered audio amplifier which carries out the function of driving headphones (worn on or in the ears), rather than loudspeakers in speaker enclosures.

Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier

You can usually find headphone amplifiers embedded in electronic devices with a headphone jack. While there’s no dearth of headphone amplifiers, these devices aren’t usually easy on the pocketbook.

If you are in the market for a budget-friendly headphone amplifier, you might want to give the Official Meizu HiFi DAC Pro a test drive. Weighing in at just 4 grams, this light and easy-to-carry headphone amp connects directly to the USB Type-C port of your device and delivers Hi-Fi audio using your wired headphones.meizu Hi-Fi DAC pro headphone amplifier Moreover, the Meizu HiFi DAC Pro comes with a built-in Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC for 32bit/384KHz audio. Note that the DAC has an impedance of up to 600Ω. It is Hi-Res certified for high-resolution sound quality and is compatible with Android, Windows, and Mac OS.meizu Hi-Fi DAC pro headphone amplifier

You can pre-order the Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier from Giztop if you are willing to shell out $49.99. It is worth mentioning here that the product is likely to be delivered by early of September this year.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Official Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier and pre-order it through Giztop.

The Meizu 16s Pro Has Gone Up for Pre-Order On Giztop

Still riding high on the success of the Meizu 16s, the Chinese consumer electronics company has released a Pro version in its lineup with the recently unveiled Meizu 16s Pro.

Meizu 16s Pro

Touted as an incremental upgrade to the Meizu 16s which was released in April, the Meizu 16s Pro has gone up for pre-order on Giztop. The recently unveiled smartphone comes in three storage options including 6GB RAM+128GB ROM, 8GB RAM+128GB ROM, and 8GB RAM+256GB ROM.

The 6GB RAM+128GB ROM Meizu 16s Pro variant is available in four eye-catching color options including green, mirror black, white, and dreamy unicorn. You can pre-order this model for $449 through Giztop.Meizu 16s Pro

The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model, which comes in green, mirror black, white, and dreamy unicorn color options, on the other hand, will set you back $519. If you fancy having more power and storage space on your phone, you can go for the larger model that offers a hearty 256GB of internal storage capacity, paired with 8GB RAM for $579.

The simply irresistible Meizu 16s Pro is crammed with impressive features that you can check out below:

  • 6.2-inch Super AMOLED On-cell screen
  • In-display fingerprint scanner
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus 2.96GHz Octa-core processor
  • Adreno 640 GPU
  • Sony IMX586 48MP+20MP+16MP triple rear cameras
  • 0MP front camera
  • 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X RAM
  • 128GB/256GB UFS 3.0 storage
  • Flyme 8 base on Android 9.0 Pie OS
  • 3600mAh battery with 24W mCharge fast charging

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Meizu 16s Pro and pre-order your favorite variant of the phone from Giztop.

Honor 20S confirmed to go official in China on September 4

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor had recently teased that it will be launching a new Honor 20-series smartphone in China on 4th September. We speculated that the company could launch Honor 20S smartphone and now today the company has confirmed that Honor 20S is getting launched on 4th September.

Honor 20S Launch Date

With Honor touting the smartphone as “Beauty of the Night”, we expect the Honor 20S to come with an advanced Night Mode for photography. The phone is also shown in the company’s usual gradient color.

Recently, the Honor YAL-AL50 / TL50 smartphone that was certified by the TENAA agency in China, which is said to be the Honor 20S. Most of the specs of the Honor YAL-AL50 / TL50 resembles with Honor 20 and the only major difference is the presence of a triple camera setup on its back.

The upcoming smartphone is expected to come with a 6.26-inch display with a punch-hole at its top-left corner for its 32-megapixel selfie camera. The rear side of the phone has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. Since there’s no fingerprint sensor on the back panel, it could have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The device will be powered by the company’s current flagship Kirin 980 chipset with three RAM options — 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB, coupled with either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The handset has a minimum rated battery of 3,650mAh capacity but the typical capacity could be 3,750mAh, with support for fast charging technology.

Currently, the Honor 20 smartphone is selling with a starting price of 2,699 Yuan (~$376), so the Honor 20S could be priced between 2000 Yuan (~$279) and 2600 Yuan (~$264). We’ll know the phone’s full specs, features as well as its pricing and availability details in a few days when the phone gets launched on 4th September.

Up Next: Realme Q confirmed to come powered by Snapdragon 712 chipset; launching in China on 5th September

Realme Q confirmed to come powered by Snapdragon 712 chipset

Yesterday, Realme announced that it is hosting a launch event in China on 5th September where the company will unveil its new Realme Q series smartphones, featuring quad-camera setup on the back.

While the company had not revealed much more about this upcoming smartphone lineup, it has now revealed the chipset powering the device. In a new post on Weibo today, Realme revealed that the Realme Q will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC.

Realme Q Snapdragon 712 SoC

It is being speculated that the Realme Q-series could be the rebranded version of the Realme 5-series smartphones launched in India last week. The Realme 5 Pro was also recently certified by TENAA, indicating that it’s coming to China for sure, but could have a different name.

The Realme 5 comes powered by Snapdragon 665 SoC while the 5 Pro packs Snapdragon 712 chipset. The upcoming Realme XT with 64MP quad-camera setup is also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE chipset.

Coming to the specifications, while the Realme 5 features a 6.5-inch HD+ display, the 5 Pro comes with a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display, both featuring a waterdrop notch. Both the smartphones run ColorOS 6.0 on top based on Android 9 Pie operating system.

Realme 5 Pro
Realme 5 Pro

In the camera department, the 5 Pro variant comes with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view, f/2.25 aperture, a 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens with 4cm focal length and f/2.4 aperture. On the front side, it comes with Sony IMX471 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture.

On the other hand, the standard model features a 12-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel portrait lens, and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Realme 5 Pro
Realme 5 Pro

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, a GPS/ A-GPS, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The 5 Pro is powered by a 4,035mAh battery and carries support for 20W VOOC 3.0 flash charging while the Realme 5 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery.

The company currently has two phones in China — Realme X and X Lite. While the Realme X was first launched in China featuring a pop-up front camera, the X Lite is a re-branded version of Realme 3 Pro for the Chinese market.

The oppo-backed brand is also gearing up to launch its 64MP quad-camera smartphone in the Indian market. During Realme 5 series launch, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth had confirmed that the phone will be named Realme XT and will launch in India in September.

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Vivo V17 Pro to come with six cameras!

Earlier this year, Vivo had launched Vivo V15 and Vivo V15 Pro  smartphones in India and some other markets. Recent reports have claimed that the company is gearing up to launch the Vivo V17 series in India. New information reveals that the smartphone will be sporting as many as six cameras. India Today Tech’s exclusive report has carried a leaked image of the two color variants of the smartphones.

The image of the Vivo V17 Pro shows that its rear panel will be coming in a gradient color that appears light blue at the top and light pink at the bottom. The other color variant of the has a dark blue appeal. Both phones are equipped with four rear-mounted camera sensors that are arranged vertically along with an LED flash. The camera module is placed in the top half of the back panel. There is no information on the specifications of the Vivo V17 Pro.

The Vivo V17 Pro lacks a fingerprint scanner. It suggests that it will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor like the Vivo V15 Pro. The front design of the phone is currently under the wraps. However, it is very likely to feature a notch-less AMOLED display with a pop-up camera setup. The module is expected to house two front-facing cameras.

Vivo V17 Pro leaked photo

There is no information on the technical specifications of the Vivo V17 Pro. The Vivo V15 Pro had released in the market with a starting price of Rs. 28,999. Hence, there is a possibility that the successor model could be arriving in the country with a price tag of around Rs. 30,000.

Vivo India is expected to use the same release strategy that it had used for the Vivo V17 series. The company may debut the Vivo V17 Pro handset first and later it may also introduce the Vivo V17 phone. The Vivo V17 Pro may go official as early as in the next month.

The Chinese firm has recently confirmed that it will be launching the Vivo Z1X smartphone in India on Sept. 6. The handset is rumored to arrive as a rebadged version of the Vivo Z5 that had gone official in China in July. The Vivo Z1X is expected to come with a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader, Snapdragon 712 SoC, triple rear cameras and 4,500mAh battery with fast charging through USB-C. It could be priced higher than the Vivo Z1 Pro.

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Moto G8 Play to pack MediaTek chipset, HD+ display, and 4000mAh battery

Lenovo-owned Motorola launched its Moto G7 series smartphones earlier this year. Thus, it’s fair to expect that the company has started working on its next-generation Moto G-series smartphones, which could get launched in a couple of months.

Just like the previous generation, there could be four different models in the next-gen Moto G-series — Moto G8, G8 Plus, G8 Power, and Moto G8 Play. Now, some of the specifications of the Moto G8 Play have surfaced online.

Moto G7 Play
Moto G7 Play

As per the report, the G8 Play will come model numbers XT2015-2, XT2016-1, or XT2016-2 depending on the market. The smartphone has already been certified by the FCC, revealing the phone’s dimensions (157.6mm x 75.4mm) and its supported LTE bands (2/4/5/7/66).

The Moto G8 Play is expected to have a 5.7-inch display and will come with HD+ screen resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels with 19:9 aspect ratio. Unlike its predecessors, the upcoming model will come powered by a MediaTek chipset, either Helio P60 or Helio P70.

The report further adds that the phone will come packed with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM along with 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. It will also be powered by a large 4,000mAh battery, a significant increase over the Moto G7 Play.

The phone will be running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with some customizations from Motorola. The phone is still in an early stage of development, so nothing is known about the new software features planned for the product.

The G8 Play will also come with a traditional fingerprint sensor which we expect will be placed in its usual position — on the backside embedded with the Motorola logo below the camera module.

The smartphone is expected to come in “Iron” and “Cosmo” colors and the company is preparing to launch the device in Brazil, Latin America, Asia Pacific countries, and Europe. To know more about this phone, we’ll have to wait for a few more weeks because new information will surface as the launch nears.

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Vivo NEX 3 unboxing video appears ahead of launch

Vivo NEX 3 is expected to get official in the coming month. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese firm has already released a teaser video of the phone. Now, an unboxing video of the NEX 3 has been shared on YouTube by Arun Maini who runs the Mrwhosetheboss YouTube channel. The video does not reveal any specifications of the phone but does give a good look at the much anticipated NEX 3 smartphone.

Like the predecessor NEX models, the NEX 3 can be seen sporting a notch-less display with ultra-thin bezels around it. What’s striking about the display is that it is extremely curved towards the edges. When viewed from sides, the ‘waterfall’ display shows a lot of screen area than other phones with curved screens. Hence, it seems to offer nearly 100 percent screen-to-body ratio. An earpiece seems to be present at the edge of the top bezel of the NEX 3.

There are no physical buttons on the Vivo NEX 3. The ridged area on the right edge of the phone with haptic feedback can be used for accessing volume up, power and volume down keys. There is a pop-up camera module on the top edge of the device. The module is wide, and it seems to be housing two front-facing cameras with an LED flash. The same edge also features a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone and a secondary power button. The bottom edge of the smartphone has an external speaker, another microphone and a USB-C port.

The backside of the Vivo NEX 3 features a circular camera housing three camera sensors. Below it is an LED flash. The YouTuber did not reveal any details on the configurations of the camera sensors. He described the camera system of the NEX 3 as ‘different’ and ‘exciting.’ The Vivo NEX 3 carries support for 5G connectivity. The rest of the video shows how swift 5G connectivity performs on the device.

Rumors surrounding the Vivo NEX 3 has reveled that it will be fueled by Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform and it will be sporting a 64-megapixel triple camera system. The exact size of the battery of NEX 3 is not known yet, but a leaked render of the phone that was spotted yesterday revealed that it may arrive with support for 120W Super FlashCharge technology.

UP NEXT: Vivo Z1x will go official on September 6 packing an UD fingerprint sensor and triple cameras

Fitbit Versa 2 officially unveiled packing an OLED display, NFC and Alexa support

Last year, US smart wearable device manufacturer Fitbit launched the Fitbit Versa smartwatch and it turned out to be a hit. The company has now launched a second-generation model known as Fitbit Versa 2 with several improved features over its predecessor.Fitbit Versa 2

The Fitbit Versa 2 now utilises an OLED display which is better than the LCD screen on the first-gen Versa. The Versa 2 also comes with support for Amazon Alexa voice assistant and integrates Spotify. Also, the smartwatch comes with a faster processor and longer-lasting battery.Fitbit Versa 2

The Versa 2 also gets a special edition which is only different in the type of strap that it uses. The Versa 2 Special Edition comes with an extra Polyester webbing strap in addition to the rubber strap. All variants sport an aluminium casing and there is now NFC onboard. With Fitbit Pay, you now get contactless payment support on the Versa 2. The smart wearable also provides all-round heart rate tracking. The device has 50M water resistance which means you can use it inside the swimming pool without any worries.

Further, you equally get the regular features found on the Versa such as all the standard fitness tracking modes for running, cycling, yoga as well as new sleep tracking modes. There is equally a new Sleep Score function which gives a detailed breakdown grade of your sleep patterns based on your heart rate.Fitbit Versa 2

The wearable device also features an Always-On Display which is vital when there is need to take a quick glance at the time, workout progress and battery life. The battery size wasn’t disclosed but Fitbit says it can last for 5 days on a single charge, one full day more than the Versa’s battery power.  At the left side of the device is a single control button whose function can be programmed. There still isn’t a built-in GPS on the device meaning you’ll have to pair to a smartphone to track your movements during exercise.Fitbit Versa 2

The Fitbit Versa 2 is already open for pre-order and will hit store shelves from September 15. As for the prices, the regular version is priced at $199 while the special edition comes in at $229. That’s a solid $30 for the polyester webbing strap.

Fitbit also announced a new coaching service dubbed Fitbit Premium. Subscription for the service is $10 a month or $80 per year and gives you specific guided plans for workouts, calorie intake and weight control.

UP NEXT: Google hints Huawei Mate 30 series isn’t licenced to use official Android

Google hints Huawei Mate 30 series isn’t licensed to use official Android

Huawei has been at the centre of the US/China trade war and recent happenings show the war isn’t ending anytime soon. The Chinese tech giant was placed on the United States government’s Entity List which prevents U.S. firms from working with the company but got a temporary reprieve recently. In a new twist, Google has come out to clarify that Huawei would be in violation of the ban if the Mate 30 series models come with the officially licensed version of Android that includes the Google Play Store and other Google-branded apps.Android 10

Huawei is expected to announce the Mate 30 Pro and Mate 30 around September this year and it would be first major flagship model that would be coming out from its stable since it was placed on the United States government’s Entity List. But according to a Google spokesperson who spoke with Reuters, the US company would need to apply for a license from the U.S. government if Huawei was to release the Mate 30 series with a fully licensed version of Android. That is because the Huawei Mate 30 Pro would be classified as a new device and not one that existed when the trade ban went into effect. huawei-logo-featured

Huawei already has a new OS dubbed HarmonyOS which is sort of an alternative to Android but the company says it doesn’t want to release a smartphone with HarmonyOS and that it certainly has no plans to do so this year. However, it is left to be seen how Huawei will wade through this challenge that would threaten the global launch of the Mate 30 series.

Huawei could still use Android but it would need a license to offer its apps and services known as Google Mobile Services. In China, this may not be a problem since consumers over there are used to Android devices without Google services. The Google spokesperson refused to confirm or deny whether Google applied for such a license. However, Google has severally indicated that it wants to continue working with Huawei.

 

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Meizu 16s Pro vs Vivo iQOO Pro vs Nubia Z20: Specs Comparison

Despite its questionable performance in the global market and with a few recent projects, Meizu is trying once again to impose its strong presence in the flagship smartphones segment with a brand new high-end model: the Meizu 16s Pro. A phone which looks simply amazing on the paper, despite the company is all but one of the best-selling smartphones manufacturers at the moment. And it is even equipped with the new Snapdragon 855+ which is the best you can expect in the actual Android world. But is it as valid as the other recent devices with the same chipsets sold at similar price tags? There is nothing better than a comparison to figure it out: here, we compared the Meizu 16s Pro with the new Vivo iQOO Pro and the Nubia Z20, both with the astonishing Snapdragon 855+ on board.

Meizu 16s Pro vs Vivo iQOO Pro vs Nubia Z20

Meizu 16s Pro Vivo iQOO Pro Nubia Z20
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 151.9 x 73.4 x 7.7 mm, 166 g 158.8 x 75.7 x 9.3 mm, 215 g 158.6 x 75.2 x 9.2 mm, 186 g
DISPLAY  6.2 inches, 1080 x 2232p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED 6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED 6.42 inches, 1080 x 2232p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz
MEMORY  6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB  – 8 GB RAM, 256GB 12 GB RAM, 18 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB  – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 9 Pie, Flyme Android 9 Pie, Funtouch OS Android 9 Pie, Nubia UI
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 48 + 20 + 16 MP f/1.7, f/2.6 and f/2.2 Triple 48 + 13 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
12 MP f/2.2 front camera
Triple 48 + 8 + 16 MP, f/1.7
BATTERY  3600 mAh, fast charging 24W with mCharge 4500 mAh, fast charging 44W 4000 mAh, fast charging 27W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES  Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

The dual display drives me crazy, at least when we talk about aesthetics. That is why Nubia Z20 is my favorite device in this trio. Vivo iQOO Pro is a gaming-centric device, so there was not a lot of attention in order to make it the most elegant phone out there. On the other hand, some may like the Meizu 16s Pro due to its original front design, as it features a notch-less display but it still has a very high screen-to-body ratio thanks to its well-optimized display bezels. Further, the Meizu 16s Pro is the most compact and lightweight device due to its smaller display and battery.

 

Display

Besides having a dual display, the Nubia Z20 even seems to be the device with the best display quality. Indeed, it is the only to be HDR10-compliant, a technology which allows enhancing color reproduction a lot, especially with multimedia content. Further, the Nubia Z20 has a comfortable rear display which boasts a more compact size (5.1 inches) but still a Full HD+ resolution and the AMOLED technology. The dual display allows saving battery and using the rear cameras as front cameras too. Meizu 16s Pro’s main display is more or less at the same level as the Nubia Z20 thanks to its very high DCI-P3 coverage and 160 Hz touch sensing, very useful for gaming.

 

Hardware/Software

All of these devices boast the most amazing chipset in the Android market: the Snapdragon 855+ running at a max frequency of 2.96 GHz and offering 15 percent more graphics performance compared to the Snapdragon 855. Further, they feature UFS 3.0 storage that is like having an SSD on a phone, compared to traditional eMMC internal storages. As a performance lover, I would prefer the Vivo iQOO Pro for a simple reason: it has up to 12 GB of RAM. But if you need a lot of storage go for the Nubia Z20 as it is the only to feature up to 512 GB.

 

Camera

With a 48 MP main sensor, OIS, 3x optical zoom and 8K video recording, Nubia Z20 looks the most outstanding camera phone on the paper. It even lets you use rear cameras as front cameras thanks to the secondary display. But even the Meizu 16s Pro has OIS, as well as a high resolution for the secondary sensors. Only by testing both thoroughly we will have the chance to give you a definitive verdict, but Meizu 16s Pro just debuted, so it is not possible at the moment.

 

Battery

Vivo iQOO Pro wins the battery comparison thanks to its bigger 4500 mAh unit, but the Nubia Z20 will probably last more in some scenarios if you only use the secondary display which is way more efficient. But note that Vivo iQOO Pro has a much faster charging technology.

 

Price

€410/$455 for the Vivo iQOO Pro, €450/$500 for the Nubia Z20 and just €340/$376 for the Meizu 16s Pro. That is why the latter definitely wins the value for money award. But on the paper, Nubia Z20 looks more convincing due to its useful dual display, amazing cameras, and a bigger battery.

 

 

 

Meizu 16s Pro vs Vivo iQOO Pro vs Nubia Z20: PRO and CONS

Meizu 16s Pro

PROS

  • Amazing display
  • Thin and lightweight design
  • Notch-less
  • Nice cameras

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Vivo iQOO Pro

PROS

  • Gaming-centric
  • Bigger battery
  • More RAM
  • Faster charging

CONS

  • Worse display

 

Nubia Z20

PROS

  • Dual display
  • More storage
  • OIS
  • You can use rear cameras as front cameras

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Ulefone T2 fares excellently in the camera performance test (video)

After officially going on presale, the Ulefone T2’s camera performance test video is here unfurling various unknown camera details of the device. The affordable yet powerful – Uelfone T2 carries different outstanding specification fueling its performance.

Similarly, in the camera department, Ulefone T2 carries a triple rear camera featuring a 16MP primary camera and 8MP sub-camera to capture the beauty of the world more accurately. It can captivate the photos more vividly packing rich details with stunning quality.

The rear camera also supports different modes including Beauty Mode, Aperture Mode, Mono Mode, Pro Mode, to give personalization touch to every photo. Different modes brighten and smoothen the pictures as per the need. However, the aperture mode helps to adjust the white balance, ISO, and exposure. It is more like a pro mode for photography enthusiasts to snap a photo by doing manual settings.  On the front side, the phone embeds a front-facing 8MP camera with the ability to take beautiful and natural selfies.

Additionally, Ulefone T2 is an outstanding device at such an exceptional price. The Ulefone T2 comes with a 6.7-inch ultra-large SHARP notch display having FHD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The specs of the display cover up to 98% NTSC ultra-wide color gamut to offer vivid, colorful, and crisp images. It packs a latest MTK Helio P70 AI chipset with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, fashionable 3D glass back cover with gradient colors, 4200mAh battery with 9V2A fast charge.

Other features include a Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS,  face-unlock & fingerprint ID and runs on Android 9.0 Pie.

It is a quite affordable device available at presale for a discounted price of $269.99 until August 31st. The buyers will also get a free bag, including a phone case and protective film.

A special giveaway for the Ulefone T2 is also going at Ulefone’s official website.

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One-third of smartphones sold in Q2 2019 were sold by Samsung and Huawei – Gartner

Gartner Research has released its report on the global smartphone sales for the second quarter of the year spanning April to June. The research firm estimates that a total of 368 million units were sold by all the OEMs during the period which is 1.7% lower than the same time last year.

Samsung maintained its lead of the market in terms of market share with a 20.4% share of smartphone sales for the period. This was the first quarterly growth for Samsung after experiencing six consecutive declines in its smartphone sales as it managed to ship 75 million units. Strong demands for the revamped Galaxy A series models were instrumental to the impressive quarterly results.

Samsung Galaxy A60
Strong demand for the Galaxy A series was instrumental to Samsung’s impressive Q2 sales

Samsung is closely followed by Huawei with 15.8% market share while Apple is in the third spot with a 10.5% market share. Demand for Apple’s iPhones continued to plummet with just 38.5 million shipments in Q2 2019 as against 44.7 million the same period last year.

Huawei P30 PRo featured
Huawei P30 Pro on of the company’s stunning smartphones

Xiaomi and OPPO complete the top five list with 9% and 7.6% market share respectively. According to Gartner, demand for high-end smartphones has slowed at a greater rate than the demand for mid-range and low-end smartphones. That perhaps, explains why Xiaomi and OPPO are edging closer to Apple.

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On a per-country basis, China had the highest smartphone sales for the period with 101 million units which is a slight 0.5% increase compared to last year. The growth was mainly driven by discounts on high-end 4G phones in light of the recent push for 5G devices in the country. Brazil also recorded a year on year growth of 1.3% in shipment volume, making it the only country other than China where such growth occurred.  Gartner had previously predicted that global smartphone shipments will continue to plummet as 2019 comes to an end.

 

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Ultimate reasons to buy Umidigi X with in-screen fingerprint for just $179.99

Umidigi is offering huge discounts on its smartphone devices at AliExpress Brands Shopping Week Sale. Among all, Umidigi X sale has just opened along with free true wireless earbuds – Upods. Umidigi is offering a massive discount on the newly launched device which has got various astonishing features such as in-screen fingerprint and 48-megapixel ultra-wide AI triple camera.

The users can buy it for $179.99 on AliExpress. We have compiled a list of 8 powerful features of the Umidigi X.

Reasons to buy Umidigi X straightaway

Latest in-screen fingerprint sensor:

Gone are the days, when in-screen fingerprint sensor functionality was reserved for only premium smartphones. Umidigi has made it possible for the users to get the in-screen fingerprint sensor in a mid-range device worth $179.99. The Umidigi X carries the latest generation optical in-display fingerprint sensor slated for faster and safer performances. Goodix develops it – the same company provides an in-fingerprint sensor for big companies like Xioami and Huawei.

Bigger and better 48MP ultra-wide AI triple camera

The camera is the most sought after part of the smartphone that is considered as the main selling point. The Umidigi X offers a 48-megapixel triple rear camera module featuring a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and 5MP depth sensor. The primary sensor supports f/1.79 large aperture, which enables to shoot precisely in the low light environment. The ultrawide angle lens captures a broader view as like your eyes, whereas the depth sensor enhances the quality of the bokeh effect.

Crisp and Clear quality on AMOLED Full Screen

The AMOLED Full View display on Umidigi X is responsible for magnificent and vivid color production on its huge 6.35-inch AMOLED panel. It has a more accurate color with higher contrast and better brightness. As compared to the predecessor, the new AMOLED panel is more energy efficient.

Bigger Battery with 18W fast charge

The bigger battery can solve a lot of problems for smartphone users. The user can enjoy gaming, watch videos, and can perform any other function without any inconvenience for a more extended period. On a single charge, Umiidigi X can sustain a whole two days with moderate usage. However, 18W fast charging makes it entirely convenient to the big battery in a few hours.

Large 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM is optimal for flawless multitasking

The LPDDR4X RAM is always considered as the best performing RAM in high-end devices. Thanks to Umidigi for brining the high-quality 6GB RAM to the Umidigi X pro coupled with a 128GB internal storage. It works effectively with Helio P60 SOC to churn out the maximum performance.

Wireless Payments + Multifunction NFC

Technologies like Bluetooth and WiFi have played a significant role in revolutionizing wireless networks. Now, the NFC – Near Field Communication is doing its part by enabling wireless payments and a lot more wireless functions.

Global bands support

As like premium smartphones, Umidigi X also supports global bands. Umidigi X supports almost every local network in work. It supports every popular 4G/3G/2G band.

  • 4G: TDD-LTE: B38 /40 /41
  • FDD-LTE: B1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7 /8 /12 /13 /17 /18 /19 /20 /26 /28A /28B /66 /71
  • 3G: WCDMA: B1 /2 /4 /5 /6 /8 /19
  • CDMA EVDO: BC0 /BC1
  • 2G: GSM: B2 /3 /5 /8
  • CDMA 1X: BC0 /BC1

Affordable Pricing:

It is the most practical reason to choose Umidigi X over other smartphones. These premium specs are available for $179.99 on AliExpress until August 30. Even though the users can also get a Upods at the discounted price of $9.9. More details about both the devices can be found on their official website.

The interested users can also participate in the huge giveaway to win Umidigi X and Upods.

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Samsung Galaxy M30s could feature a massive 6000mAh battery with Price under $280 in India

Samsung has been busy feeding its Galaxy M series lineup with new smartphones lately. And the Galaxy M30S is an upcoming device expected to launch in India next month. According to the latest information, the phone will have a massive battery that will be even bigger than its predecessor!

Galaxy M30, Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10
Galaxy M30, Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10

The Galaxy M30s is said to sport a large 6000mAh battery, making it one of the biggest battery smartphones from Samsung. The phone will also most likely feature a large 48MP sensor at the back too. An Exynos chip is said to power the device, probably Exynos 9610.

It’s interesting to note that the Galaxy M20s model is also said to feature a 6000mAh battery. Given how both the M20 and the M30 models had the same 5000mAh battery on board, it’s possible that their successors, the M20s and the M30s, both feature 6000mAh batteries.

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According to IANS, customers will have to shell out anywhere between Rs. 15000 ($210) to Rs. 20000 ($280) for the M30s. Like tradition, the Galaxy M30s is expected to be sold via Amazon India and Samsung India websites starting next month.

Other expected features of the upcoming M30s include a triple camera setup at the back and a display with a notch up front. With the M30s making it to the market, Samsung will have covered a wide price segment with its Galaxy M series smartphones, right from the Galaxy M10 to the Galaxy M40.

UP NEXT: Huawei MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition officially listed, pre-sale kicks off tomorrow

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Huawei MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition officially listed, pre-sale kicks off tomorrow

Yesterday, we reported that live images of a special edition Huawei MediaPad M6 were posted on the web. Today, it has been revealed that the tablet, which is called the MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition, will be available for pre-order tomorrow.

The announcement was made on Weibo by the official Huawei account and it includes a poster of the new tablet.

Huawei MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition

The MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition will come in two colors – Phantom Blue and Phantom Red. The design is similar to that of the Honor 9X. There is a single camera along with an LED flash on the back. In addition to Huawei’s own branding, the words “Sound By Harman/Kardon” are inscribed at the bottom of the device.

The poster also shows that the tablet has an extra button on the side in addition to the volume rocker and power button. This extra key is called the Turbo key. The MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition scores high when it comes to looks and it stands out from the other tablets on the market. It has also been listed on the official website which has more details.

The tablet will keep the 8.4-inch 2K (2560 x 1600) IPS display of the regular version. It will also come with the same Kirin 980 processor but 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of expandable storage (512GB max.). The GPU is the Mali-G76 and it is clocked at 720MHz.

MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition Liquid Cooling

There is an 8MP camera in front for video calls while a 13MP f/1.8 camera is on the back. The tablet has stereo speakers and is the first tablet to support Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision for an immersive audio-visual experience. The tablet is the first Huawei tablet with PC-grade liquid cooling which has a 200% larger heat dissipation area and reduces CPU temperature by 5°C. The cooling tube is 120mm long with three layers of graphite and a high thermal conductivity back cover. The liquid cooling feature is useful when playing demanding games or charging while gaming.

The MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition has a 6100mAh battery which will last up to 12.5 hours for video playback, 7.1 hours while playing Game for Peace, and 6.9 hours if you are playing King of Glory. There is no mention of fast charging but charging time is stated as 2.2 hours.

MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition Turbo Key

The official listing reveals the Turbo button is textured just like OnePlus’s alert slider key. Activating the Turbo key will open up Game Space which presents you with a card-like menu for your games, memory clean function, and other game customizations. There is also GPU Turbo 3.0 which brings GPU acceleration and network acceleration.

The MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition comes in 4G LTE and WiFi-only variants. It runs EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie. The WiFi-only version is priced at ¥2699 (~$377) while the 4G LTE version is priced at ¥2999 (~$419). It can be pre-ordered on Vmall.com and on JD.com.

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Google Pixel 4 leaked pictures give us a clear view of the front and rear designs

Google took an unusual step back in June when it confirmed a couple of leaked renders then as those of the Pixel 4. Since then, the company has even teased a couple of sots of the device. The specifications of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL were also outed recently. A new set of leaked live pictures of the Pixel 4 has appeared online giving us our first up-close look at the front of the upcoming flagship.Google Pixel 4

 

The pictures started making the rounds on Telegram recently and were shared on Twitter by XDA’s Mishaal Rahman. The size affirms that it is likely the smaller Pixel 4 but what makes it spectacular is that thisis the first time the phone’s entire front is shown.Google Pixel 4

The Pixel 4 will pack a 5.7-inch screen with a rather thin bottom bezel and an equally modest top bezel despite the number of sensors that is crammed inside. At the left side, we can see the ambient light/proximity sensor flashing, while the single selfie camera is next to it but we can’t say if it is a wide-angle lens. Also, the speaker grill at the top is more narrow but wider than that of the Pixel 3.

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The Pixel 4 is also expected to have a face unlock IR camera, Soli radar chip and face unlock dot projector, second IR camera, and flood illuminator but these are not visible on the screen.Google Pixel 4

From the gesture navigation bar and the Assistant handles on the display, we can see that the phone is running Android 10. Other features which confirm this indeed could be the Pixel 4 is the two notifications on-screen for “Pixel Setup” and the Play Store. Sprint is boldly displayed as the carrier on which the leaked phone gets its network connectivity.

Although we have seen the Pixel 4’s rear design the leaked image is worth taking a look at. The most spectacular feature on the rear is the square-shaped camera module. The module houses a 12MP main shooter with phase-detect auto-focu, a 16MP telephoto lens and an LED flash.

The rear panel also comes with a smooth glossy finish with the glass panel curved slightly at the edges into the frame. The volume rockers and power button are also visible at the right edge of the display.

 

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Microsoft schedules Surface event for October 2 in New York

Just as several phones will be arriving in the last four months left in the year, we will also be seeing new PCs too. Yesterday, Microsoft announced it will be holding an event in October.

Microsoft October 2 Surface event

The tech giant announced that on October 2 in New York, it will have a Surface hardware event. There are speculations as to what new products will be announced on that day but the most anticipated product is the dual-screen Surface device. Earlier reports say it will be announced in Q1 2020 but Microsoft may decide to give us an early look at the device.

We also expect the Surface Pro 7 which we pray has a USB Type-C port for charging. The Surface Laptop is also expected to get a third-gen model. Both the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 7 are rumored to not have Thunderbolt 3 which is a bummer.

Then there is the affordable Surface Go which may get a successor this year and the high-class Surface Book also needs a new model. Will we see a new version of the Surface Headphones? Maybe, maybe not. If there is one, we hope it comes in black too.

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