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Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition shown off in a new teaser video

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Jeet
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Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is holding a launch event in China on 29th August where the company is all set to launch the Redmi Note 8 series smartphones as well as its all-new 70-inch Redmi TV.

The company had recently revealed the Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft 15th Anniversary Limited Edition smartphone and today, Redmi has shared a small teaser video of the same, which is set to launch on 29th August.

These limited-edition models will be a result of the partnership between Redmi and World of Warcraft to celebrate the popular game’s 15th anniversary. The phone will come in two versions. One has a Red and Black box while the other has a Blue and White box.

Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Limited Edition featured

The contents of this limited gift box edition Redmi Note 8 Pro are currently unknown. We presume there may be a custom theme as well as World of Warcraft wallpapers pre-loaded with the device. The company could also include a custom case for the phone.

World of Warcraft was first released in 2004 by Blizzard Entertainment. It is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) and was the most popular MMORPG in 2009. As of 2017, the game had grossed over $9 billion in revenue.

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The company has confirmed that the Redmi Note 8 Pro will come powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, which is focused on gaming users. Redmi has already confirmed that the smartphone will come with liquid-cooling technology to ensure that the phone’s thermal remains under control, even after prolonged heavy usage.

The 12nm Helio G90T includes two Cortex-A76 cores working at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores working at 2GHz. It includes ARM Mali G76 graphics that clocks at 800MHz and it carries support 21:9 aspect ratio display, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10 standard, up to 10 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The Helio G90 series of chipsets support HyperEngine for improved connectivity between a smartphone and a cellular network.

There is Dual Wi-Fi connection support that allows the phone to connect to two Wi-Fi networks at the same time. Its other features include Call and Data Concurrency, Resource Management Engine and a Picture Quality Engine.

The camera sensors will be placed vertically with three camera sensors followed by a fingerprint reader. Alongside, there’s an LED flash and the fourth camera sensor. Redmi has already shared a few camera samples. The phone will be equipped with features like NFC and IR Blaster and the battery will support 18W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone is confirmed to feature quad cameras at the back with a 64MP primary camera. The company has also shared a few camera samples of the same, which looks really impressive and could be a gamechanger in its segment.

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Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro prices leaked ahead of China launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Redmi will be holding a launch event in China on Aug. 29th to announce Redmi TV series and Redmi Note 8 series. Ahead of the launch, numerous details on the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones have surfaced so far. A tipster has shared a screenshot of a leaked document that contains the pricing of Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones.

Redmi Note and Note 8 Pro Pricing Leak

According to the leak, the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the Redmi Note 8 is priced at 1,199 Yuan. The leak does not contain information on the pricing of the other rumored variants of the Note 8.

It has further stated that 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the Redmi Note 8 Pro are respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan and 2,099 Yuan. There is no confirmation on the authenticity of the price leak. Hence, it is advisable for readers to digest with a grain of salt.

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Recently, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal had revealed that the Note 8 will be coming to the Chinese market in three models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It is expected to arrive in colors like Meteorite Black, Fantasy Blue and White. The Redmi Note 8 Pro is also expected to release in three variants in China such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It could be coming in colors such as Ice Jade, Fritillaria White and Electro-optic Ash.

Redmi Note 8 Series Specifications

The Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro are both rumored to arrive with IPS LCD displays with waterdrop notch. The Snapdragon 665 chipset will be powering the Note 8 handset whereas the Pro model will be fueled by Helio G90T processor. The Redmi Note 8 will be featuring 48-megapixel quad camera setup. The Pro version will be sporting a 64-megapixel quad camera system. The Note 8 Pro will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The smartphone will also come with liquid cooling technology. Probably, the Note 8 will sport a 4,000mAh battery with 18W rapid charging.

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OPPO Reno2 (CPH1907) Bluetooth certification leaks key specifications

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Tomorrow, OPPO will be announcing the Reno2 series of smartphone in India. The Reno2 lineup is also heading to China. It will be made official in the home market on Sept. 10. Ahead of the launch the OPPO Reno2 that has a model number of PCKM00 / PCKT00 has received approval from TENAA through which its entire specifications have been revealed. An OPPO phone with model number CPH1907 that is believed to be the international variant of the OPPO Reno2 has received approval from the Bluetooth SIG body through which some of its key specs have been revealed.

The OPPO CPH1907 Bluetooth listing reveals that it carries support Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi. The handset is loaded with the latest ColorOS 6.0.1. It has a 6.5-inch display that offers full HD+ resolution. The handset is fueled by Snapdragon SM7150 SoC which is the internal name of the Snapdragon 730G SoC. It also reveals that the phone is equipped with a selfie camera of 16-megapixel and it houses a quad camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel sensor, an 8-megapixel lens, a 13-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel lens. These specs match with the specs of the Reno2 that have appeared in the recent reports. Hence, it can be said that the CPH1907 could be the international version of the Reno2.

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The Geekbench listing of the CPH1907 mentions a different processor for the phone. It reveals that the phone is fueled by Snapdragon 675 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. It appears that the benchmarking platform may have erroneously mentioned Snapdragon 730G as SM6150 or there could be a lower SD675 variant of the phone. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the CPH1907 has scored 2544 and 7033, respectively.

So far, it is known that the Reno2 will be flaunting a notch-less display like the original Reno smartphone. Also, it will retain the shark-fin shaped pop-up camera module. The display of the phone will be integrated with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The SoC of the phone will be coupled with 8 GB of RAM and it may arrive in 128 GB and 256 GB storage versions. The handset may house a 4,000mAh battery that supports VOOC 3.0 fast charging. In India, it could be priced around Rs. 35,000 (~$487).

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GearVita Clearance Sale Offers Biggest Discounts Across All Categories

By
Vinay Patel
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GearVita offers an exceptional selection of the very best gadgets, coupled with an outstanding shopping experience, fast shipping, and remarkable customer service. Living up to its reputation, the popular online store has launched the Clearance Sale.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 PRO 4G Smartphone

Featuring limited stock, and the biggest discounts on a wide range of products, the Clearance Sale gives you a chance to save more while you buy more. The activity page is crammed with all sorts of products that are split into multiple categories to simplify the search process.

If you have restlessly been waiting for smartphone prices to drop, we got good news for you. The first section called Cell Phones & Acc features top-branded smartphones and highly useful mobile phone accessories that you can buy at lowered prices.

GearVita Clearance Sale

For instance, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 PRO smartphone with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage capacity is currently up for grabs bearing a reduced price tag of $522.99. Note that the aforesaid model would normally set you back $749.99 on both online, as well as offline stores.

xiaomi black shark 2 pro smartphone price

Aside from top-branded handsets, the category includes all sorts of mobile accessories that you can buy without emptying your pocket. The following category called Computers & Acc gives you a chance to buy computer accessories such as a mouse, keyboard+mouse combo, flash drives, etc. at reduced prices.

Fitness and sports enthusiasts looking for inexpensive, yet feature-rich smart wearables can check out the next section for a myriad of smartwatches, smart bracelets and other fitness gadgets that have gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted price tags.

For example, the Huawei Honor Band 5 Standard Edition usually retails for $49.99, but you can get your tech greedy hands on it for just $35.99. The Audio & Video category offers the Xiaomi LYEJ05LM Mini In-ear Bluetooth Earphone, QCY T1C Mini Wireless Earphones, and other top-end music accessories at unbeatable prices.

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The concluding sections called Home & Garden and the Outdoor & Sports sections are brimming with miscellaneous items that come in handy in day to day life. More importantly, you can avail noteworthy discounts on these products that normally don’t come cheap.

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For example, the Xiaomi Mijia 1080P Home Panoramic WiFi IP Camera that would normally set you back a pretty penny is currently available for just $26.99 under the Home & Garden category. This is a 29 percent drop in the product’s original asking price of $37.99.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of these discounts before the Clearance Sale comes to an end.

GearVita Clearance Sale

Realme 5 to go on sale in India today for the first time, price starts at ₹9,999 ($139)

By
Jeet
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Realme launched its new smartphones in India last week — Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro. Now, the Realme 5 smartphone is all set to go on sale in India for the first time today. It will be available through Flipkart and Realme.com.

The Realme 5 comes in three variants — 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, costing ₹9,999 (~$139), ₹10,999 (~$153), and ₹11,999 (~$167) respectively. The device comes in two color options — Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple.

Realme 5

The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The company claims that it features a 30 percent reduced notch and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor, making it the first device in the Indian market to be powered by this chipset. It comes with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a dedicated microSD card which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

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As for the camera department, the phone comes with a quad-camera setup consisting of 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. The photography features of the Realme 5 include nightscape mode, Chroma Boost, PDAF, 240fps slow-motion video shooting and 4K video shooting at 30fps.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, a GPS/ A-GPS, a3.5mm headphone jack, and a Micro-USB port. The smartphone is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the redesigned ColorOS 6.0 user interface on top. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back panel for added security. The handset is powered by a massive 5,000mAh battery.

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Vivo NEX 3 shown off in all its glory! Waterfall Screen and Headphone jack confirmed!

By
Joel Joseph
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A couple of years back, if someone said that Vivo was going to lead innovation in the smartphone industry, most wouldn’t have believed. But its NEX series has truly been revolutionary so far. From the world’s first pop-up cameras to a dual-screen flagship, the NEX 1 (S) and the NEX 2 (NEX dual) have shown how technology can help redesign the smartphone.

Now, the Vivo NEX 3 is here to take things to another level and the company’s latest teaser video shows off the device in all its glory!

(Someone has already uploaded the official Vivo teaser from Weibo to YouTube. Check it out from above. Official teaser link is in the source)  

 

Vivo NEX 3 teaser
Vivo NEX teaser vid confirms a design similar to the earlier sketches

The Vivo NEX 3 is as revolutionary as we had expected. It will be the first phone to feature a waterfall screen, which is nothing but a display that is curved at the edges. While that’s pretty cool, the phone has a lot more tricks up its sleeve.

 

First, the Vivo NEX 3 will retain a pop-up camera just like its first-generation model. What’s interesting is that the pop-up camera module looks quite wide, which probably means it will likely feature dual cameras.

Vivo NEX 3 teaser SS 3

Coming to the rear camera setup at the back, the Vivo NEX 3 is confirmed to feature a triple camera setup inside a circular shaped housing. It’s clear that circular housing for rear cameras is going to be a thing in the second half of the year. The NEX 3 should be joined by the likes of Huawei Mate 30 Pro and even the OnePlus 7T in sharing a similar design in the coming weeks.

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Vivo NEX 3 features a headphone jack!

Finally, with all these features on board, you’d think that the NEX 3 is cramped for space from the inside. That’s usually the excuse we hear from all major smartphone makers when they remove the headphone jack. But even with an in-screen fingerprint, waterfall screen, and dual pop-up cameras, the NEX 3 will still retain the headphone jack. This is a major win for users who love their 3.5mm headphones, especially if the phone comes with a Hi-Fi audio chip. We also know for sure that the phone supports 5G.

Looks like Vivo has given top YouTubers like Arun Maini (MrWhoseTheBoss) access to the NEX 3 to play around with the device before launch.

We know that the NEX 3 will launch in September, but we still don’t have an official date. It’s really good to see that the real design is very close to the sketches that were revealed a few weeks back. Vivo is indeed leading the race in terms of next-gen smartphone design.

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Samsung Galaxy M30s with 48MP triple rear cameras likely to launch in September

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Since the past few months, the rumor mill has been speculating that Samsung is working on an improved edition of the Galaxy M30 mid-range phone that was announced earlier this year. It is speculated to debut soon with Galaxy M30s moniker. According to IANS, the South Korean company will be launching it as early as next month and it will come with 48-megapixel triple camera setup.

The report has stated that 48-megapixel lens will be the primary sensor of the triple camera system of the Galaxy M30. It has also revealed that the Galaxy M30s will be fueled by a new Exynos processor that Samsung has not used on its M-series of smartphones so far. Without mentioning the exact of size of its battery, it has claimed the Galaxy M30s will be arriving with industry-leading battery capacity and it will also carry support for rapid charging.

So far, past reports have revealed that the Galaxy M30s will be fueled by the Exynos 9610 chipset. Also, it could be equipped with a massive battery of 6,000mAh capacity. It may continue to sport Infinity-V notch display. There is no information available on the other camera sensors of the Galaxy M30s. Also, it is not known whether the Samsung Bright ISOCELL GM1 48-megapixel or its improved version called GM2 will be available on the device. The handset is expected to come equipped with a polycarbonate body with glossy appeal. The leaked photos of the shell of the device that had appeared in the recent past had revealed that it will be equipped with a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. It is expected to arrive in Black, White and Blue color variants.

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Samsung Galaxy M30 Specifications

The Galaxy M30 features a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with notch. It supports full HD+ resolution. The Exynos 7904 is present under the hood of the device. It is coupled with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM. The handset comes with native storage options of 64 GB and 128 GB.

The rear side of the phone features a triple camera setup that includes a main lens of 13-megapixel, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens and a depth sensor of 5-megapixel. It has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 15W fast charging.

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Giveaway – Win an Elephone A6 Max power with waterdrop notch, only 4 days left

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Simranpal Singh
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Gizmochina has partnered with ELEPHONE for a giveaway of Elephone A6 Max smartphone to our fellow readers. To participate in the giveaway, make sure to follow the instructions as mentioned at the end of the post. A single unit is up for grabs, and you can enter the giveaway within the next 4 days, i.e. till August 31st. The winner will be announced on our official Facebook page as well as through our official Twitter handle.

Elephone A6 Max Specifications

The Elephone A6 Max is one of a kind smartphone which offers a waterdrop notch display at an affordable price. The HD+ LCD display of the phone measures at 6.53” inches with a 20MP camera in the notch. Under the hood, it is powered by a Mediatek Helio P22 codenamed MT6762 coupled with 4GB RAM and 64 ROM. There is also support for microSD card through which the storage can be further expanded up to 256GB.

At the back, the phone features a dual-camera setup which includes a 20MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The fingerprint sensor is also located at the back since the whole front of the device is occupied the screen. Interestingly, the ELEPHONE A6 Max also has NFC on board for contactless payments. As for sensors, it includes almost all the regular ones including gyro, proximity, accelerometer, and compass.

As for software, the phone runs on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. Last but not the least, it is backed by a 3,500 mAh battery with support for fast charging via USB Type-C and wireless charging as well utilizing Qi standard.

Enter ELEPHONE A6 Max Giveaway

  • Visit the Gleam link for the Gizmochina ELEPHONE A6 Max giveaway.
  • Enter your full name and email to proceed.
  • If you already have a Gleam account, then log in when prompted.
  • Now, follow the steps as instructed to earn entries.
  • Do remember, more the number of entries, better the chances of winning.

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  5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway ends.

Know more about the device by heading to the official website.

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DJI Osmo Mobile 3’s best features are borrowed from the Snoppa Atom

By
Habeeb Onawole
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A few weeks ago, DJI announced the Osmo Mobile 3 – the third-generation model of its smartphone gimbal line. The new gimbal boasts some interesting features that have received praise from reviewers. However, it turns out that another gimbal released much earlier was the first to have these features. This gimbal is the Snoppa Atom.

The Snoppa Atom was released last year. It was originally crowdfunded on Indiegogo and the first batch began shipping in October 2018. The gimbal is made by Snoppa Technology, a Shenzhen-based company. So what are these features that the Osmo Mobile 3 copied from the atom? Let’s take a look at them below:

Folding Mechanism

The Snoppa Atom is the first portable gimbal with a foldable design. Prior to this, smartphone gimbals were not foldable and it didn’t make it easy to pack on a trip. However, Snoppa was able to design its product to be easily foldable. There is even a lock that prevents the arm from moving around when the arm is closed

One-key orientation switching

Some of the complaints from users for the older Osmo Mobile models was the inability to quickly switch between landscape to portrait orientation and vice versa. The Snoppa Atom allows you to change the orientation of the gimbal with a single key (programmable in the app). You can also rotate it manually if you wish.

DJI’s Osmo Mobile 3 allows you to change the orientation by tapping the Mode button three times in quick succession.

These two major features are those that first featured on the Atom but which the Osmo Mobile 3 has copied and which more gimbal makers will also likely adopt.

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The Snoppa Atom also has some few other unique tricks such as wireless charging for your phone while in use. It also has an interface that allows you to use third-party microphones. Battery life also goes up to 24 hours as against the DJI’s 15 hours.

The Atom is priced at $149, $30 more than the Osmo Mobile 3.

Huawei Maimang 8 gets a new Aurora Blue color variant for 1,699 Yuan ($237)

By
Jeet
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Earlier this year, in June, Huawei launched its mid-range smartphone named Huawei Maimang 8 in its home country China. With a price tag of 1,899 Yuan (~$275), the phone was available in Magic Night Black and Blue Sapphire colors.

Today, the company has introduced a new color option for the Huawei Maimang 8 — Aurora Blue. It is a gradient color with a combination of teal and dark blue running from top to bottom. This new color variant is now available for purchase in China for a price of 1,699 yuan, which roughly converts to $237.

Huawei Maimang 8 Aurora Blue

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone comes equipped with a 6.21-inch display having a waterdrop notch that houses the front-facing camera. The IPS LCD screen offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution as well as 89 percent screen-to-body ratio. It is also TUV Rheinland certified, protecting the eyes of the users from fatigue by obstructing the blue rays.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Huawei’s own Kirin 710 chipset and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. For additional storage, there’s also dedicated microSD card slot with support for up to 512GB.

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In terms of optics, the device features a vertical triple camera setup, consisting of a 24-megapixel primary sensor along with 16-megapixel super-wide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, it features an 8-megapixel snapper. The photography features offered by the Maimang 8 include AI scene recognition, 480 fps slow-motion video recording, handheld night scene and so on.

The phone is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own EMUI 9 on top. It also comes with GPU Turbo technology that enhances the graphics capabilities. It is powered by a 3,400mAh battery with 10W charging support.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds a cute study table and chair for kids

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi‘s crowdfunding platform never runs short of amazing products which get launched week in week out. One of the latest product is the igrow Natural Wood Study Table and Chair with the pricing starting at 899 yuan (~$125). igrow Natural Wood Study Table and Chair

The igrow Natural Wood Study Table and Chair are designed with the safety of the kid at the back of the mind of the manufacturer. The table is manufactured from natural Russia imported pinewood. the height of the table and the angle of the desk can be adjusted. The table and chair adopts a portable hand-lifting design, which is suitable for heights of 110cm-180cm. The desk can be adjusted at an angle of 0-50° to match different usage scenarios.

igrow Natural Wood Study Table and Chair

The chair adopts the “double back” design with pull-type seat depth adjustment. The seat cushion adopts a high-elastic pressure-relieving sponge, which has waterproof, oil-proof and anti-fouling features. The table comes with several storage compartments and a creative magnetic back panel for more creative storage. igrow Natural Wood Study Table and Chair

The igrow branded table and chair set are now available on the Youpin crowdfunding platform with a starting price of 899 yuan (~$125) but that is for the study chair aloe. The study table alone costs 1699 yuan (~$237). While the set is priced at 2499 yuan (~$349). The table comes in Mint Green, White and Pink colours while the chair comes in Mint Green, Blue and Pink colours.

 

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Xiaomi started working on 5G three years ago, second 5G phone launching September- Lei Jun

By
Jed John Ikoba
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At a tech event held in China yesterday, Xiaomi‘s CEO Lei Jun was one of the key speakers. During his speech, Lei in his usual manner revealed some key insights into the company’s 5G journey. He disclosed that the company commenced pre-researching 5G technology and mobile phones three years ago.Xiaomi Logo

This statement is another reminder that Xiaomi is a company built on foresight. A couple of years back, Xiaomi pioneers the use of flexible OLED panels on the Mi Note which they believe will become popular in years to come. Just a few years after, foldable phones using flexible OLED panels is gradually gaining ground. We won’t forget in a hurry, the company’s effort in R& D that culminated in the amazing Mi Mix that kickstarted a wildfire of full-screen phone designs.

Lei Jun says Xiaomi will launch another 5G phone in September. That may likely be the Mi Mix 4, the successor to the Mi Mix 3 which has a 5G version that was released earlier this year. LeiJun sees 5G as injecting new vitality into the smartphone industry that has been declining in recent years. He also reiterated that AI+IoT+5G is the next generation of super internet, and Xiaomi will do its best in that regard.xiaomi

“In the coming year, 5G will bring about earth-shaking changes in the fields of communication, mobile Internet and Internet of Things. For Xiaomi, it is necessary to actively embrace this change and increase investment in technology, especially the technology maturity of 5G mobile phones. And cost control is done well,” Lei Jun said.

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Lei Jun also spoke on the company’s investment in AIoT where he earlier hinted that Xiaomi will invest 10 billion yuan in the next five years. Regarding the performance of its AIoT business, Lei Jun hinted that apart from mobile phones which is the core engine, Xiaomi’s AIoT field also has TVs, notebooks, smart speakers, routers and its rich smart hardware ecosystem. The company exec disclosed that the revenue from this business in the first half of the year reached 27 billion yuan, which is a year-on-year increase of 49%.

 

UP NEXT: Xiaomi patents a Smart Scarf that heats up and adjusts its tightness automatically

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Xiaomi patents a Smart Scarf that heats up and adjusts its tightness automatically

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Tech startups are striving to make all products smart as the world adopts the Internet of Things (IoT). Smartphones, smartwatches, smart cars, smart homes and other devices are slowly changing the way people live. One of Xiaomi‘s recent patent application is for a smart device that you’ve probably not heard of before – a Smart Scarf.Xiaomi Smart Scarf

Scarfs are used frequently during winter or cold weather. During such weather conditions, it is common to notice users adjusting the scarf tightly around the neck when the weather is cold and then loosen it when they start feeling hot. Xiaomi’s smart scarf patent details a device that is designed to remove the need to adjust the scarf around the neck manually. The Smart Scarf adjusts its grip automatically and heats up in accordance with the change of the ambient temperature.  Xiaomi Smart Scarf

The patent application which was spotted recently is titled  “A smart scarf and its control method” with application number: 201010365323.8. The scarf is composed of a scarf body, a temperature sensing unit and an infrared heating unit. The scarf itself is no different from the traditional scarf but it comes with a temperature sensing unit set on the scarf body to sense the temperature of the surrounding environment. The infrared heating unit is also embedded on the scarf and can be connected to the sensing unit to heat up the scarf using infra-red technology in accordance with the ambient temperature.

In addition, the sketch shows the scarf has an elastic adjustment unit which is connected to the temperature sensor. The scarf automatically loosens or tightens in according to the ambient temperature.

As shown in the above figure, the elastic adjustment unit includes a pair of electric motors (41) and an elastic member (42). The elastic member could be an elastic band. There is also a power supply unit which is also required to ensure proper operation of the motor and temperature sensing unit.

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We can’t say how heavy the scarf will be as the patent application didn’t contain details of the weight. However, except Xiaomi uses lightweight components, the inclusion of these components, especially the battery and motor may make it too heavy. However, the company says that multiple elastic components were connected to the same pair of electric motors. Also, the battery and motor were placed on both ends of the scarf body to keep the weight of the smart scarf low.

The Xiaomi Smart Scarf is a smart wearable device and that is because it can be connected to a mobile phone via Bluetooth or WiFi and then, parameters such as heating and tightness can be controlled through a dedicated mobile phone app.

 

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Blackview BV9100 goes on sale for the first time in China

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Simranpal Singh
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Blackview is a house to the rugged smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer has announced a lot of strong and sturdy smartphones around the globe, and that too at the affordable price range. After a lot of rumors and talks, the Blackview BV9100 is now finally on sale for $199.99 via its online store.

The device is fully certified for its ruggedness with the certifications such as IP68, IP69K, MIL-TED-810G.  Whereas in the internals, the device features a MediaTek Helio P35 processor along with a 4GB RAM + 64 GB Internal storage. A 6.3-inch with the resolution of 2340×1080 pixels houses in the device. In the camera department, there’s a dual Sony IMX298 16MP module and another Samsung 3L8 13MP front camera. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie.

Blackview BV9100 houses Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light, Accelerometer Sensor, Compass, and Gyroscope. In connectivity, it supports EDGE, GPRS, HSPA plus, LTE CAT 7 300 Mbps DL, LTE 100 Mbps UL, UMTS, IPS FHD+ Display, Wi-Fi, NFC, OTG, IP68, MIL-STD-810G Protection Certificates. Other features such as Fingerprint Sensor, Bluetooth, Fast Charging, VoLTE and 19:9 Display Ratio are part of the Blackviw BV 9100.

It carries a 13000 mAh battery with a guaranteed 60-day standby time. The battery also houses 30W fast charging support with the ability to recharge in 2.5 hours fully. Its huge battery is compared in a video against the OnePlus 6T for 4-hours of intense use. However, the OnePlus 6T consumed battery three times more battery than the BV9100. The battery is designed to bring an immersive experience by facilitating users’ everyday life.

Blackview BV9100 can be bought for the price of $1999.9 from August 26 to September 6. However, the prices will reach the sky after the sale gets over, and it will become available for $269.99. You can buy and know more details by heading to the official Blackview store here.

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Grab upto 50% discount on Ulefone devices via AliExpress Global Mid-Year Shopping Festival

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Simranpal Singh
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Finally, the AliExpress and Ulefone Global Mid-Year Shopping Festival sale is live globally. The interested users can grab the Ulefone devices at hefty discounts of up to 50%. The discount is applicable on the rugged Ulefone Armor series, Power series and the entry-level S series devices. Follow the groundbreaking deals below to save a significant amount on purchasing your favorite smartphones.

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List of Ulefone devices on sale at AliExpress 

The first and the foremost is the Ulefone Armor series’s Armor 6 which is available for the special price tag of $269.99. It comes packed with an Helio P60  octa-core 12nm AI processor coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. In optics, there’s a 21MP + 13MP dual rear camera with the dual rear flash. A 13 MP selfie shooter is available along with a 5000 mAH battery supporting 18W fast charging. It is IP69K/IP68/MIL-STD-810G certified, so you are protected from water and dust as well. Other features include face unlock, global network support, NFC and Android 8.1 Oreo on board.

The Ulefone Armor 6 usually retails for the price of $300-$500, but under the festive sale, users can get it for the starting price of $269.99.

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If you’re looking for a mid-range device at an affordable price, then Ulefone Armor 6E is the device you should look forward to buying. For the discounted price of $187.49, the users will get an Helio P7- SoC powered device accompanying 4GB RAM and 64GB Internals storage. It sports a dual rear camera of 16MP+2MP along with a front 8MP camera. The users can enjoy a whole full day with its 5000mAh battery equipped with Q1 10W wireless charging. It quickly authenticates via face unlock and fingerprint unlock.

It runs on Android 9.0 Pie with an extra 4G – Band66 support in North America. It can be bought right now at a massive discount from Aliexpress.

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Ulefone Armor 3 is another rugged device with a massive 10300 mAh battery. It is powered with Helio P23 Octa-Core processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage. A single 21 MP rear camera and a 13MP front selfies camera is present in the Armor3. It supports NFC and Google Pay with Android 8.1 Oreo on board.

The company is giving away Armor 3 with a substantial discount for $205.87.

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Ulefone Armor 3T is also available on discount. The walkie-talkie version of the Armor 3 supports 1W/2W hardware intercom with an operation range of 5 kilometers. However, other specs remain the same as that of Armor 3. It can be purchased at a little elevated price of $243.

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A device powered with 13000 mAh battery – Ulefone Power 5 is available for the discounted price of $190. There’s a 6 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage on board with a 6.0-inch display having an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered by MT6763 octa-core processor and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. In the camera department, Uelfone has added a dual-camera module consisting of a 21MP+5MP rear camera and another dual rear front camera sporting 13MP+5MP sensors. Furthermore, it supports 10W wireless charging, and finger unlock support.

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A super affordable Ulefone Power 6 is available for $139.99 featuring a 6.3-inch FHD+ waterdrop display. Helio P35 powers it along with a 4GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. In optics, a 16MP & 2MP dual rear camera and 16MP front camera is present. In connectivity, Ulefone Power 6 supports GPS/GLONASS, global frequency bands, NFC and fingerprint ID. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box.

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There are a lot more other devices, which are now available at massive discounts from AliExpress. It’s a golden chance for the buyers who want to grab Ulefone smartphones at amazingly discounted prices.

Up Next: Recently released Ulefone T2 gets its first hands-on video

Leaked poster shows Flyme 8 will be announced on August 28 alongside Meizu 16S Pro

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Jed John Ikoba
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Apart from fans of pure Android OS, one custom ROM that is heralded for its unique and fluid build is Meizu‘s Flyme OS. Even as of several years back when other custom ROMs are being plagued with issues, Meizu’s Flyme OS has been outstanding. But in the past two years, Flyme’s progression seems to have slowed down drastically.Flyme 8

As early as the beginning of this year, Meizu Technology’s founder Huang Zhang (Jerry Wang) had revealed that Flyme 8 was already in the works. Since then, several details have been revealed but no date was fixed for the release. That is about to change as Meizu may officially unveil Flyme 8 on August 28. A press invite sent out by the Chinese company showed the company will the Flyme 8 OS alongside the Meizu 16s Pro. Already, the Meizu 16s Pro is expected to drop on August 28 and reservation is even ongoing.flyme 8 launch

Flyme 8 is expected to bring a new, refreshed look to the custom ROM with new features such as fingerprint vortex animation, small window 2.0, home guard 3.0, and game mode 4.0. The Meizu 16s Pro is expected to be the first model to get the new custom ROM version. Since the Flyme 8 has been a long time coming, we don’t expect the company to delay before rolling out updates to its old models.

 

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Huami’s upcoming Huangshan 1S processor said to be built on 7nm

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Joel Joseph
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Huami is one of the top wearable manufacturers in the world today. The company released its first self-developed RISC-V based Huangshan 1 processor last year. While that was a significant feat for Huami, we are hearing that the successor to the wearable-focused chip will be even more impressive. According to the popular leakster Ice Universe, Huami’s Huangshan 1S chip will be manufactured using the advanced 7nm process!

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Amazfit GTR is its most recent smartwatch

7nm is the manufacturing process used by flagship-grade chipsets of 2019. So it will be really impressive to see if Huangshan 1S is built on the same process. If true, it would make Huami only the second Chinese company to have developed a 7nm chipset after Huawei. This will be a tremendous achievement for the wearable maker who has been releasing a lot of smartwatches lately. What’s more, he says that we could see it inside the Amazfit Sports Watch 3 that’ll launch tomorrow.

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At tomorrow’s event, we’ll see at least two new smartwatches from Huami. One will be an Apple Watch killer featuring a similar square-shaped design but with a custom-built high PPI AMOLED display. The second watch will be the successor to the Pace 2 that was announced just a few months back. The watch called the Amazfit Sports Watch 3 or the Pace 3 will feature a transreflective display as its predecessors and NFC. It will even have a special Elite edition featuring a premium titanium body.

For more details on the Apple Watch killer, read this article. The launch is scheduled for tomorrow so we’ll get official details very soon!

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OUKITEL C17 Pro on presale for $84.99 featuring a triple camera and 4GB+64GB storage

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Simranpal Singh
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The all-new OUKITEL C17 Pro is now on presale at an incredible price on OUKITEL Official Store. During the period from August 26th to 30th, you can get the C17 Pro at a discounted price of $84.99 which is $50 off from the retail price of $139.99. Also, AliExpress is providing a $5 OFF coupon code for the device.

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OUKITEL C17 Pro comes with a 6.35-inch display carrying a punch-hole design, or what the company call as blind hole display. It’s of 720×1080p resolution with 19.5:9 aspect ratio design. A 5MP front camera makes it to the blind hole on the top left corner and along with the additional software features which can take brilliant portrait stills. The features include, mono mode and face beautify mode besides normal photo taking and video recording skills of the camera.

A triple-lens camera at the rear comprising of 13MP+5MP+2MP sensors with the support for mono mode, face beautify mode, Bokeh mode, and Pro mode. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek MT6763 octa-core SoC coupled with a 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM. A decent 3900mAh battery fuels the device which should be enough to last all day. Based on its specifications and price, C17 Pro is indeed a bang for the buck. The device is suitable with all the major global bands including  GSM：B2/B3/B5/B8; WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8; TDD:B40; FDD:B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28A/.

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OUKITEL C17 Pro comes in 3 color options: sunrise, twilight, and black. The back cover of C17 Pro is embellished with electroplating technology to produce the color brighter and more catchy. If you’re pleased with the device, you can get it for $84.99 with $5.00 coupon until August 39 from AliExpress.

Up Next: Oukitel C17 Pro goes official with triple camera and a punch-hole display

OnePlus’ first R&D Center in India opened in Hyderabad, Aims to be the biggest center globally

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Joel Joseph
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India is an important market for OnePlus and time and again we’ve seen the brand invest a significant amount of time and resources for Indian users. Today, OnePlus has made one of its biggest investments in India yet, by opening its first-ever R&D center in India. The company plans to invest Rs. 1,000 crore (Rs. 10 billion or $139 million) in the next three years to make it the biggest such center globally.

“We plan to re-focus our R&D efforts on a large scale and drive innovations in India for the global product, especially on the software side with special emphasis on Artificial Intelligence, 5G and IoT,” said OnePlus Founder and CEO Pete Lau at the opening event in Hyderabad today.

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The R&D center will focus on developing India-specific features and applications for the Oxygen OS. It will house three major labs – a camera lab, communications and networking lab, and an automation lab. It is clear that the company aims to use this facility for developing its smartphone cameras, 5G, AI as well as other performance-related features.  The company reveals that the facility will focus on developing five major areas: OxygenOS native apps, global product development, network and global carrier customization, software innovation, and testing.

OnePlus is reportedly conducting campus hiring programs at India’s premier institutes like IIT-Delhi and IIT-Mumbai.

UP NEXT: OnePlus 7T 3D renders show triple rear camera design with a circular housing

UMIDIGI X global sales kicks off at $179.99, Upods retailing for $9.9 on AliExpress

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Simranpal Singh
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UMIDIGI has recently launched a handful of decent devices in the market. Today marks the launch of another UMIDIGI value-performer, the UMIDIGI X which comes with a crazy specs-sheet for its price. The UMIDIGI X  bears the title of being the world’s most affordable phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. AliExpress has kick-started its global sale at an incredible price of $179.99.

Indeed, UMIDIGI is aiming high with the aggressively priced UMIDIGI X. It’s truly a device to behold. The company just released an unboxing video for UMIDIGI X showing off its features. For the stunning asking price of $179.99, the UMIDIGI X offers the features that you wouldn’t have imagined to happen so far. The device offers the latest generation in-screen optical fingerprint sensor, a decent AI-powered triple rear camera setup comprising of 48MP + 8MP + 5MP ultra-wide sensors. The 6.35″ AMOLED Full Screen should leave you drooling over its picture quality, to say the least. It packs a massive 4150mAh with support up to 18W fast charge. In the nutshell, the device ticks all the boxes you’d expect from a mid-range – perhaps offering much more compared to other devices in this segment.

Other Specs of Umidigi X

  • Latest generation in-screen fingerprint sensor
  • 48MP + 8MP + 5MP ultra-wide AI triple camera
  • 6.35″ AMOLED Full Screen
  • 4150mAh and 18W fast charge
  • Multi-function NFC
  • 128GB ROM & LPDDR4X 4GB RAM
  • Helio P60 Processor
  • Global bands support

Grab Now for $169.9 with free Upods

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As an icing on the cake, AliExpress is up with promotional offers through which the first 1000 buyers will get free UMIDIGI’s new true wireless earbuds – Upods. Don’t worry if you’re late to the party as you’ve got another chance to grab the Upods, but not free. The company is holding its ‘Shopping Week Sale’ and offering a crazy deal exclusively such that the first 10000 units of Upods will be put for sale at a discounted price of just $9.9!

Specs of Wireless earbuds – Upods

  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Up To 24 Hours With Charging Box
  • 7.2mm Dynamic Unit Drives Superior Sound
  • DSP Intelligent Noise Reduction
  • Auto-on, auto-connect
  • 4g Ultra Light for each piece
  • Compatible with both ios and Android OS
  • Voice Assistant Support for Google Assistant, Siri, etc.

So, go get the device quickly if you’ve to be among the first 2,000 and take home a free Upods with the purchase of Umidigi X for $179.9. If unlucky, don’t miss the Shopping Week Sale for the limited period discounted price of $9.9 on Upods from AliExpress. Also, don’t forget to take part in our UMIDIGI X giveaway in partnership with UMIDIGI.

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