Xiaomi launches the Indel B Car Refrigerator with a 12L cabin, DC inverter compressor, -18°C optimum temperature

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Aug 20, 2019

As scheduled, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro smartphone has officially launched in Europe. It is now listed on the official websites of Xiaomi in Italy, France and Spain. It is also listed on Amazon Germany. It is a rebranded version of the Redmi K20 Pro smartphone that is available in markets like China and India.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Price

The Amazon Germany listing of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro shows that is 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions are respectively priced at 323 euros and 354 euros. It is also only listed in Glacier Blue and Carbon Black colors.

In Italy and France, the handset is priced at 449 euros for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model. These markets have received the smartphone in Black Carbon, Glacier Blue and Flame Red colors. France has also received the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant with a price tag 429 euros.

In Poland and Spain, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro comes in a single 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage model that is price at 399 euros and comes in all three colors. It is available for purchase in Germany, France, Poland and Spain. In Italy, its pre-orders will begin on Aug. 26 and its sale is expected to begin on Sept. 2.

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Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Specifications

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display that offers a notch-less design. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The front and rear sides of the phone are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device.

The Snapdragon 855 chipset powers the smartphone with up to 6 GB of RAM. It has up to 128 GB of native storage. It lacks a microSD card slot. The rear side of the phone is fitted with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera setup and it has a pop-up camera of 20-megapixel. The handset houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging through USB-C. The handset is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. It also features a 3.5mm audio jack.

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The brief introduction of XIDU’s laptop lineup reveals some gems

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Dimitris Economou

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Aug 20, 2019

XIDU was established very recently -in 2014- as a subsidiary of Shenzhen Baohuazhong Co. Ltd with an aim to design and manufacture innovative computers tailored to modern users. Just 3 years later, in 2017, the company began its international operations and now has over 300 employees with an area of 2000 sqm in Shenzhen, covering and supporting partners and customers from more than 30 countries and regions. With products appreciated in many markets around the world, let’s take a brief tour in their product lineup.

XIDU PhilBook 11.6″ 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop

Able to transform from a laptop to a tablet in no time thanks to the 360° flexi-hinge, the 11.6″ FHD touch display laptop is ideal for those who want a compact and efficient device. It comes with an Intel Atom Quad-core CPU as well as 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and weighs just 2.42 pounds. You can carry it anywhere you want and use it at any time. As for extra connections, it meets most of customers’ needs with 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader, 1 x Mini HDMI, 1 x headphone jack, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. Ideal for students, office workers, and business travelers.

XIDU PhilPad 13.3″ touchscreen 2-in-1 tablet

The PhilPad features a golden ratio 2K 13.3″ display with touch support. The well-designed kickstand can be adjusted to multi-angles while the ultra-thin detachable keyboard allows you to turn it into a laptop in seconds. It comes with the Intel E3950 Quad-Core CPU backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage that can be expanded to 256GB more. Unlike other products in the market, it comes with a metal body that satisfies the taste of its owners. It’s super light at just 1kg including the huge 10000mAh battery and ultra-thin at 0.4 inches. It offers 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x MicroSD card slot, and Dual-band 2.4GHz/5.0GHz WiFi.

XIDU PhilBook Max 14.1″ FHD touchscreen laptop

The PhilBook Max features a great overall design with an abrasive texture of A and D side that delivers a deluxe and comfortable touch to the aluminum alloy body. There is a 360° rotating flexible hinge that can turn the device into a tablet thanks to the 14.1″ FHD touchscreen while the backlit keyboard allows you to work with lights off. It is equipped with Intel’s Apollo Lake CPU clocked up to 2.5GHz backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD.

XIDU PhilBook Pro 11.6″ Windows 10 laptop

One of the outstanding features of the new model is its 2560×1440 IPS display. A 2K resolution in an 11.6″ display means higher ppi and great clarity. What’s more, it is a laptop with excellent build quality confirmed by its aluminum-alloy body and the weight that stays below 2.7 lbs, making the PhilBook Pro easy to carry and suitable for a mobile office. Of course, when talking about design, we can’t ignore the 360° flexible hinge that sports a dual-torque technology, offering a perfect combination of flexibility and strength.

All the above would be without purpose if they weren’t combined with a strong performance. For that reason, the PhilBook Pro is equipped with an Intel J3355 Quad-Core 2.0GHz CPU backed by 6GB LPDDR RAM and 128GB SSD. It comes with Windows 10 preinstalled and the performance is greatly improved over other laptops with a similar price tag.

As you can see, the company offers various products that suit the needs of people from different professions. Also, the full one-year warranty allows for a confident choice. XIDU is present on Aliexpress, Amazon, and has its own online shop to serve buyers from all over the world. What’s more, they have overseas warehouses located in Rusia, USA, UK, and France, which guarantees fast and tax-free delivery. If you are interested, you can use the discount coupons provided for a better price.

Nokia 105 (2019) feature launched in India for Rs. 1,199 (~$18)

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Aug 20, 2019

Nokia 105 (2019) is the latest feature phone to go official in India. It features a color display and a battery that promises long-lasting performance. The handset has arrived in the country with an attractive price tag of Rs. 1,199 (~$18). The handset has arrived as a newer version of the Nokia 105 phone that was made official in 2017. The Nokia 105 (2019) was first announced in July and it had gone official in China with a pricing of 139 Yuan (~$20) earlier this month. Today, it has officially launched in India.

Nokia 105 (2019) Specifications and Features

The Nokia 105 (2019) has a 1.77-inch color display that supports 120 x 160 pixels. It houses an 800mAh removable battery. It promises a standby time of 25.8 days and a talk time of 14.4 hours. There is 4 GB of RAM on the phone. When it comes to storage, the phone supports up to 2,000 contacts and 500 messages.

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The device runs on Series 30+ OS and offers users with preloaded try and buy Gameloft games like Tetris, Danger Dash, Ninja UP!, Sky Gift, Nitro Racing and Airstrike. It also features the classic Snake game. Pressing the up button present on the island dial pad twice can start the LED torchlight feature. There is a microUSB 1.1 slot on the device for charging. The Nokia 105 (2019) is a dual-SIM feature phone that can only connect to 2Gnetworks. It features a 3.5mm audio jack for listening to FM radio. It does not feature a camera and it lacks support for a microSD card slot.

The Nokia 105 (2019) measures 119 x 49.2 x 14.4mm and it weighs 74.04 grams. It wears a polycarbonate body and has a simple design. The handset comes in three colors such as Blue, Pink and Black. The Nokia 105 (2019) is available for purchase starting from today in India and it can be availed through official online shop of Nokia India as well as retail outlets across the country.

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MIUI 11 new “Inter-finger call” function leaks: Lets Voice Assistant take calls on your behalf

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 20, 2019

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is currently developing the next version of its custom Android user interface which will be called MIUI 11. The company’s product director recently hinted that the launch of the new custom ROM isn’t far off. The new version is expected to come with some improvements over the MIUI 10. Quite a few of its news features have been revealed, one of which is a “sky replacement” effect on the MIUI gallery app. A new feature purported to be onboard the MIUI 11 has leaked online.

The new feature is called “Inter-finger call”. Of course, the exact name may be different but a description of the feature was given as well as a screenshot of the MIUI interface showing where it can be activated. The “incoming call” interface with the new “Inter-finger call” option on display is also contained in the screenshot.

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According to the MIUI test screenshot, the inter-finger call means that the smartphone voice assistant can help you answer calls in the form of text. The function can be activated in the MIUI lab. When it is activated, the inter-finger call slider appears on the incoming call interface. Instead of receiving the call, as usual, the user only needs to slide the inter-call slider. When this is done, the call is received but the virtual assistant converts the voice call to text messages which is displayed on the interface in real-time. In addition, XiaoAI will provide some responses to the conversation in the form of text options. Any of the options the user selects will be relayed to the caller via voice response. The call records are also stored in the MIUI Lab for future reference.

This feature will debut in China so the XiaoAI virtual assistant will power this feature. We can’t say if Xiaomi will include this feature with Google Assistant for the global MIUI users. Xiaomi may likely start the official rollout of MIUI 11 in September this year.

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Make your Xiaomi Mi Band 4 look transparent with this custom watchface

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 20, 2019

Are you a proud owner of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4? Then, you should look at this transparent looking custom watchface for the Mi Band 4. It is developed by a Reddit user named ranashok. He has inserted a picture of the skin as a background on the watchface to give a transparent impression while wearing it in on the wrist.

It is somewhat different from the already present massive bundle of watchfaces available at the Amazfit store. Along with the background, the developer added time, step counter and battery status helping users to keep a tap on the important metrics. Are you looking to try this cleverly designed watchface? Then follow the steps below carefully:

Pre-Requisites:

MiFit App
File Manager – Most of the devices always have some default file manager.
Download the new Transparent custom Watchface.

Steps to Install the WatchFace on Mi band 4:

Download the custom watchface from the link above.
Install the Mi Fit application on your phone.
Follow this guide to install the Watchface on Mi Band 4.

The ability to install custom watch faces on Mi band 4 has opened ways for customization on smart fitness bands. Many advanced users have appreciated the move to install custom watchface.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is the first HDR10+ tablet

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Aug 20, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is the most powerful Android tablet you can buy right now. It comes with a bunch of features including dual rear cameras and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The latter is actually a first for any tablet but that is not the only first, the Galaxy Tab S6 boasts.

Promotional materials by Samsung China says the Tab S6 is also the first tablet to support HDR10+. HDR10+ is actually a format created by Samsung to take on Dolby vision.

It is an improvement over HDR10 which uses static metadata. What this means is that the range of brightness for video content (film or TV show) is already set at the beginning, so it doesn’t change. However, for HDR10+ which uses dynamic metadata just like Dolby Vision, the brightness range can be adjusted frame by frame. The advantage this brings is more details, better brightness, better color accuracy, and better contrast.

So if you are streaming HDR10+ content from the Galaxy Tab S6 such as the upcoming second season of Jack Ryan, it should look much better than when you watch it on a device that only supports HDR10.

The Galaxy Tab S6 has a 10.5-inch 2560 x 1600 display, a Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is also an 8GB RAM + 256GB version. The tablet has a 13MP primary rear camera and a 5MP ultrawide angle camera. The front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor. There are four AKG-tuned speakers so you get impressive audio quality alongside your already super clear film or TV show.

The Galaxy Tab S6 is not only an entertainment device but also a work device. There is the famous S Pen which now boasts new features. You also have Samsung DeX for a desktop-like environment and you can purchase the BookCover Keyboard to transform it into a 2-in-1. Other features include Android 9 Pie, Bixby Assistant, MicroSD card slot, Face Unlock, and a 7040mAh battery. The Galaxy Tab S6 starts at $649.

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Huami reveals it has already started working on Xiaomi Mi Band 5

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Jeet

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Aug 20, 2019

Huami, the company backed by Xiaomi, is widely known for making the popular Mi Band series fitness trackers and Amazfit smartwatches. It’s been just a couple of months since the Mi Band 4 got launched and now Huami has started working on its successor.

During a Q&A session after Huami’s Q2 2019 earnings call, the company was asked if it will continue to cooperate with Xiaomi in the future and will make the Mi Band 5 as well. In response to that, the company’s founder and chairman Wang Huang said: “We are actually developing Mi-Band 5 with Xiaomi.”

Wang has confirmed that the work for the development of the upcoming Mi Band 5 fitness tracker has already started. He also revealed that the device could get launched sometime next year. He said: “We do not have – we do not have a fixed time when we’re going to launch Mi-Band 5. But I would say that we have already started working on Mi-Band 5 with Xiaomi and it’s not going to take that long. So we just launched Mi-Band 4, but potentially toward the [Indecipherable] of next year, we may launch Mi-Band 5.”

The Xiaomi Mi Band series fitness trackers have been hugely popular because of its budget price tag and tons of features. When the Mi Band 4 went on sale in June this year, its sales hit the 1 million mark in just 8 days.

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The Mi Band 4 comes with a 39.9% bigger display than its predecessor and is now using AMOLED color screen, which is protected by a 2.5D scratch-resistant tempered glass. It is water-resistant up to 5ATM (50 meters) and sports an upgraded 6-axis high-precision sensor to intelligently recognize different type of swimming strokes including Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly stroke, and Medley.

It can also track six different sport modes like indoor running, outdoor running, exercise, swimming, cycling, and walking. The device comes with support for Xiao AI voice assistant which can be used for controlling Xiaomi’s IoT products.

XiaoAi assistant comes up when you lift up the band, so lifting your wrist lets you play music, set the schedules. On top of that, you can even set all these to work with voice commands. With the NFC variant, it can also be used to make payments using WeChat Pay and Alipay, among others.

As for the pricing, the NFC model of the Mi Band 4 costs 229 yuan (~$33) while the standard variant is priced at 169 yuan (~$25). The device went on sale in China in June this year but the company has not revealed details about global availability.

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Meizu UR is a phone customization service, to launch on August 28

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Aug 20, 2019

Meizu has been struggling lately. Last month, its Vice President and co-founder, Li Nan resigned. It was also reported that it laid-off employees and closed down several stores. It appears it is restructuring its business and trying to cut down on expenses.

The Chinese phone company is set to announce a new smartphone next week called the Meizu 16s Pro but that may very likely not be the only big announcement.

Earlier today, it was reported that Meizu had applied for a trademark for “Meizu UR”. The application was filed back in early August and was initially believed to be a new line of high-end smartphones. However, a new report says it isn’t a new line.

According to ITHome, Meizu UR is a mobile customization service which will allow users to choose how they want their phone to look. Proof of this is a leaked webpage of the service.

The Meizu UR service will not only allow you to customize how the phone looks but also what is on the inside, at least that is what the text on the page translates too. So it is practically a user building his/her dream phone. We wonder though, how will they handle updates and software support for individually made phones? Expect any phone you build to cost more than a similarly specced device from another manufacturer.

More details about Meizu UR are expected to surface in the coming days leading to the official unveiling. But before then, we want to know what you think about this? Will you pay more for a custom-made mobile phone?

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Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro unveiled in India; Specifications, features and price

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Aug 20, 2019

The Realme 5 series have gone official in India. As expected, it includes Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones. These phones have arrived to replace predecessor Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro phones that were unveiled earlier this year. The predecessor models were equipped with dual rear cameras. The company has not only skipped a generation to launch the successor models as Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro, but also it has leapt to quad cameras on both devices.

Realme 5 Pro Specifications

The Realme 5 Pro features a 6.5-inch waterdrop-notch IPS LCD display. The big display supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The handset promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90.6 percent. The rear side of the phone features a refreshed crystal design with holographic color effect. Also, the phone comes with splash-resistant coating.

e Snapdragon 712 chipset is present under the hood of the Realme 5 Pro. The SoC is assisted by up to 8 GB of RAM. The maximum storage available on the smartphone is 128 GB UFS 2.1. There is dedicated microSD card slot for more storage.

The 4,035mAh battery of the Realme 5 Pro carries support for 20WVOOC 3.0 flash charging through USB-C. It takes 80 minutes to fully charge the device, claims the company. The speaker of the smartphone is powered with Dirac HD and Smart PA.

The Realme 5 Pro has a front-facing camera of Sony IMX471 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The rear side of the phone is fitted with a fingerprint scanner and a quad camera setup at the top-left corner. It includes the Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view and f/2.25 aperture, 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. Chroma Boost, nightscape mode, PDAF, EIS, 960fps slow-motion video shooting, and 4K video recording at 30fps are some of the photography features of the smartphone.

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Realme 5 Specifications and Features

The Realme 5 has same-sized display as the Pro model, but it carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The company claims that it features a 30 percent reduced notch. It offers a screen space of 89 percent. The splash-resistant rear of the Realme 5 also comes with attractive crystal design.

The Realme 5 is the first Snapdragon 665 powered smartphone to launch in India. The SoC is assisted by up to 4 GB of RAM. The highest variant of the smartphone has 128 GB of native storage. A dedicated microSD card is also available on the device.

The Realme 5 has a massive 5,000mAh battery with fast charging technology support. The massive battery promises 718 hours of standby time, 49 hours of calling, 30 hours of music playback and 21 hours of full HD video playback. For shooting selfies, the Realme 5 has a front camera of 13-megapixel. The back panel of the Realme 5 also features a quad camera setup. The Realme 5 features a quad camera setup that consists of a 12-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel portrait lens and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens. The photography features of the Realme 5 include nightscape mode, Chroma Boost, PDAF, 240fps slow-motion video shooting and 4K video shooting at 30fps. The handse tis equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the Realme 5 series along with redesigned ColorOS 6.0 UI. The Realme 5 Pro features for Hyper Boost 2.0 for optimized performance. The ColorOS on both devices offers better privacy features and hotspot management. The Realme 5 series also carry support for Google AR Core.

Realme 5 Pro and Realme 5 Pricing and Availability

The pricing and variants of the Realme 5 Pro and Realme 5 are as follows:

Realme 5 Pro:

4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 13,999 (~$195)
6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 14,999 (~$209)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 16,999 (~$237)

Its first sale will be held on Sept. 4 at 12PM through Flipkart and Realme’s online store in India. It will be available in Sparkling Blue and Crystal Green color variants.

Realme 5:

3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Rs. 9,999 (~$139)
4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 10,999 (~$153)
4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 11,999 (~$167)

The first sale of Realme 5 will take place on Aug. 27 through Flipkart and Realme’s online store at 12PM. Its color variants are Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple.

Other products that were showcased at the Realme 5 launch event are Realme Tote Bag worth Rs. 1,199, Realme Iconic cases that are priced at Rs. 399, bass powered Realme Buds 2 for Rs. 599. Realme 5 series buyers can take advantage of Rs. 7,000 benefits from Reliance Jio, Rs. 2,000 cashback from Paytm and no cost EMI. The Realme Buds 2 will first sale will be held on Sept. 4. From Sept. 11, it will be available at online and offline stores. The Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro will be also available through offline stores in near future.

Lastly, the Chinese firm revealed that it will be releasing a smartphone called Realme XT with 64-megapixel quad camera soon. It will be made official in India by September or in beginning weeks of October.

Big Sale Promotion Event On GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 20, 2019

GeekBuying has launched The Big Sale, offering its loyal users a chance to buy amazing products at lowered prices and win 20 percent cashback.

Those who spend more than $100 on the activity page can use coupon code GKB08005 and save $5. It is worth noting that the aforesaid coupon will only be valid from August 19th to August 26th.

Likewise, GeekBuying will be giving its users who end up shelling out $100 or more a chance to get $10 simply by applying a coupon code, which will be unveiled on August 26th. This coupon will expire on September 2nd.

From August 26th to September 2nd, GeekBuying users spending $100 or more will be able to grab $20 off by applying a specific coupon code, which will be revealed on the activity soon. Aside from getting big discounts, you can save more when you buy two products under the Buy 2 Save More category.

The Big Sale Lucky Draw

In addition to getting noteworthy 20 percent cash back at The Big Sale, GeekBuying is giving you a chance to win a Xiaomi Mi9. To play, all you need to do is head straight to The Big Sale Lucky Draw by clicking here, and then log in to your GeekBuying account and win one free chance.

You can win five chances to win amazing products if you place an order. You can use your chance to spin the wheel and win one of the products or discount by clicking on the ‘Go’ button.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the lucky draw will be available from 16:00, 8.19 – 16:00, 9.02(UTC+8). You can get one chance to play after you activate and login to your account.

You can get up five extra chances to play by placing orders between 16:00, 8.19 – 16:00, 9.02(UTC+8). Gifts must be redeemed by September 15th.

AMAZFIT GTR 47mm Smartwatch

Among a wide selection of other products, GeekBuying is doling out a noteworthy discount on the recently unveiled Huami AMAZFIT GTR 47mm smartwatch as well. Much to the delight of fitness enthusiasts who are not willing to spend a lot of money on fitness gadgets, the AMAZFIT GTR smartwatch is now available for a reduced price of just $149.99 on GeekBuying.

Note that the coveted smartwatch would normally set you back $260.99 on both online, as well as offline stores without the aforesaid discount. As if that weren’t enough, you can even extend this 43 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3LTYKZOY.

The coupon helps you get an extra $10 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the AMAZFIT GTR smartwatch further down to just $139.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before you click the ‘Place your Order’ button.

An absolute steal at this price, the Huami AMAZFIT GTR Smartwatch offers the following features:

1.39 inch AMOLED display with 454 x 454 pixels resolution
Round dial (Aluminium Alloy, Stainless Steel case material)
16MB RAM/40MB ROM
Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE connectivity options
5 ATM water-resistance
410mAh battery that delivers 24 days battery life
Sleep monitoring
Smart Notifications
Weather forecast

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

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TCL roadmap leaked; to announce TCL T1 with “Dotch” Display at IFA

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Aug 20, 2019

TCL is the licensee for Alcatel and BlackBerry. While it has announced a bunch of new Alcatel phones this year, it hasn’t announced any new BlackBerry models and neither have the other licensees too.

Yesterday, the product map for the Chinese company, which is best known for its TVs in markets like the US, leaked. Although there are no new BlackBerry models on the list, there are a couple of interesting devices including a foldable tablet.

The product map was shared on Twitter by Evan Blass and it covers devices planned to be released over the next 4 quarters.

TCL T1

First on the list is the TCL T1, a smartphone with triple rear cameras and a punch-hole display TCL has dubbed “Dotch Display”. The phone is said to arrive as early as next month at IFA 2019. Evan Blass even shared another image revealing more details about the phone.

The TCL T1 will have a 6.53” FHD+ Dotch™ Display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio. The hole in the screen is at the top left corner and is home to a 24MP sensor. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 processor and paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The three cameras on the rear are a 48MP primary sensor, a 16MP 123° super-wide-angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The cameras are arranged horizontally like that of the LG G8S ThinQ and there is an LED flash flanking the setup on each side.

The TCL T1 also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3820mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and will run TCL UI based on Android Pie out of the box. TCL even says it will get updated to Android Q by FOTA. The phone also has a USB Type-C port. Based on the images, we know the phone will be available in black and white color variants. It will also be priced between €299 and €399.

TCL T1 Pro

TCL will follow the T1 with a pro version in the first quarter of 2020. The TCL T1 Pro will have what TCL calls an Edge AMOLED display. It will also have quad-rear cameras and be priced between €399 and €499.

TCL T1 Pro 5G and TCL T1 5G

In Q2 and Q3 2020, TCL will release 5G variants of the TCL T1 and TCL T1 Pro. While the T1 Pro 5G seems to only add 5G connectivity, the T1 actually loses a camera sensor to settle for dual rear cameras. Both phones will have their price tags between €499 and €599.

TCL FLEXTAB

TCL will also announce the TCL FLEXTAB in the third quarter of 2020. This device will have a flexible AMOLED display that fold inwards. The tablet will have a price tag over €1299.

Which of these devices are you excited about? Let us know in the comment box.

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Banggood 13th Anniversary Sale Kicks Off with Amazing Discounts, Unmissable Deals and More

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 20, 2019

Banggood has lived up to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck since its launch in 2006. Touted as one of China’s best International E-commerce providers, Banggood is approaching its 13th-anniversary – a red-letter day indeed.

To show its appreciation, Banggood has launched a new promotion sale called Bangood 13th Anniversary – Family Fun Month. This recently kicked-off promo features a wide selection of amazing products that have gone up for sale carrying lowered price tags.

Aside from heavily-discounted products, Banggood has come up with a slew of unmissable deals, Snap Ups, and gifts. Starting from August 19th, Banggood users who spend over $39 on the activity page will qualify to participate in a game and stand a chance of winning a gift.

On September 19th, Banggood will draw a hundred lucky users who will receive gifts worth $10000. It is worth mentioning here that the game will come to an end at 23:59 (UTC+8) on September 2nd. Also, note that Banggood reserves the right of final interpretation.

Products added to the activity page have carefully been split into specific categories. The first section called Flash Deals Everyday offers limited-time discounts on amazing products.

For the sake of an instance, the SKMEI 1358 3ATM Waterproof Smart Watch which normally carries a $35.69 price tag is now up for grabs bearing a lowered price tag of just $16.69 as part of Banggood’s latest Flash Deals. This is a noteworthy 53 percent drop in the product’s original asking price.

You can get your hands on eight best trending products at unbeatable prices under the next category called Top Pick. Aside from carrying great discounts, select products have been assigned coupon codes that you can use for an extra discount at checkout.

For example, the 4GB RAM+128GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 variant would normally set you back $339.99, but you can now buy it for just $327.19 from the activity page. Moreover, you can even extend this discount with the help of coupon code BG8RN74 and bring the already lowered retail price of the phone down to just $317.19.

The following section dubbed RC-Adult Smart Entertainment is crammed with all sorts of RC drones and accessories that you can buy for lowered prices. Likewise, tech buffs can check out the Tech-Play Games In the Living Room section for smartphones and mobile phone accessories that are available for lowered prices.

Electronics lovers haven’t been ignored either. The next category called Electronics & Auto all sorts of items that come in handy in day to day life. From a car MP5 player to an Android TV box — you can avail discounts on a wide range of electronic items under the aforesaid section.

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Xiaomi Mi A3 price in India is Rs. 14,998, leaks Amazon India listing

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Aug 20, 2019

Xiaomi India will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi A3 Android One smartphone in India tomorrow. It is already known that the smartphone will be exclusively available though Amazon India. Ahead of the launch, the retailer giant seems to have accidently listed two variants of the Mi A3 along with their pricing.

Xiaomi Mi A3 Price in India (Leaked)

The Amazon India Lightning Deals listings that appeared prematurely yesterday revealed that the country will be receiving two models of the Xiaomi Mi A3. The base model featuring 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and the higher variant with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage were respectively spotted with Rs. 14,498 and Rs. 17,798 price tags. It also revealed that the smartphone will be available in three color such as Not Just Blue, More Than White and Kind of Grey. Amazon India has removed the listings.

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Xiaomi Mi A3 Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi A3 features a 6.01-inch Super AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. The display carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels and it is integrated with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The front and rear sides of the smartphone feature Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is fueled by 2.0GHz Snapdragon 665 chipset. There is a hybrid SIM slot on the device for expanding its storage.

The rear side of the Xiaomi Mi A3 features a vertical triple camera setup and an LED flash. It includes a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture, an ultrawide 8-megapixel lens with f/2.2 aperture and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel with f/2.4 aperture. The front notch is equipped with a 32-megapixel selfie camera.

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is packed with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging technology through USB-C. The Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device. Since it is an Android One device, it lacks MIUI customizations.

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[Update: Images] OPPO Reno 2 bares all its specs for TENAA

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Aug 20, 2019

[Update: The TENAA listing has been updated with images.]

OPPO is scheduled to announce the second generation of its new Reno lineup on August 28 in India. It has been revealed that there will be three new phones – the Reno 2, the Reno 2Z, and the Reno 2F. The Reno 2 has now appeared on TENAA, baring all its specs ahead of its release next week.

The Reno 2’s model numbers are listed as PCKM00 and PCKT00. The phone will have a 6.5-inch 2400 x 1080 resolution. The aspect ratio for the phone is 20:9 just like that of the Galaxy A70 which has an Infinity-U display.

The Reno 2 is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor. A leak says the chipset is the Snapdragon 730 processor but we can’t confirm that until a benchmark result is released. The chipset will be paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. The phone will also have support for storage expansion (256GB max.).

OPPO will equip the phone with quad-rear cameras – a 48MP primary sensor paired with a 13MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. A 16MP sensor will sit in front for selfies and video calls.

The OPPO Reno 2 will run Android 9 out of the box. It will have an in-display fingerprint scanner and have a 3915mAh battery under the hood. The TENAA listing says it will be available in Black, Pink, and Green. Its dimensions are given as 160 x 74.3 x 9.5 millimeters and its weight is 189 grams.

Unfortunately, the listing doesn’t include images of the phone.

Update Begins Here:

The TENAA listing has been updated with images, giving us a look at the design.

The Reno 2 doesn’t have a notch nor does it have a punch-hole in the display for the selfie camera. However, there seem to be moderately-sized bezels at the top and bottom even though the device is believed to come with a shark-fin pop-up selfie camera.

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On the back, the cameras are lined up vertically in a black housing that sticks out like a sore thumb against the pink body. There is an LED flash flanking the cameras on the left. Inscribed along the back is the manufacturer’s name and the words “Designed for RENO”.

The phone has its power button on the left while the volume rocker is on the left. The side view shows the quad rear cameras are flush with the rest of the body.

The OPPO Reno 2 will also be available in black and green.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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Buy ALLDOCUBE Kbook Laptop for Just $439.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 20, 2019

Designed to offer an ‘immersive visual experience,’ the ALLDOCUBE Kbook sports an eye-catching 13.5-inch full view screen with 3000×2000 pixels resolution. The recently unveiled laptop offers brilliant colors along with realistic details for an unparalleled viewing experience.

Before we check out more details about the Kbook, it might interest you to know that ALLDOCUBE, the digital brand known for making advanced high-tech gadgets has teamed-up with Gearbest to offer its latest laptop at a lowered price. On top of that, you can use a coupon code to save more money and even get a gift.

With 8GB of RAM and a hearty 512GB SSD storage capacity the ALLDOCUBE Kbook normally retails for $641.77. Much to the relief of those looking for an inexpensive yet powerful laptop, Gearbest is offering the aforesaid model for a lowered price of $459.99.

You can even extend this 28 percent discount with the help of coupon code GB-KBOOK. The coupon helps you save $20 more by reducing the original asking price of the Kbook to just $439.99 at the time of checking out.

As if that weren’t enough, first lucky 100 buyers will get a light gray-tinted ALLDOCUBE Laptop Backpack Notebook Portable Carrying Bag worth $52.56 as a gift with your order. Note that the coupon will be valid only for the first 200 pieces and is slated to expire at 08:00 UTC on August 19th.

An absolute steal at this price, the ALLDOCUBE Kbook laptop offers the following features:

13.5 inch IPS display with 3000 x 2000 pixels resolution
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8GB RAM / 512GB SSD Storage Capacity
Windows 10 OS
Lithium-ion Polymer Battery

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Huami’s new Amazfit Watch will launch on August 27, Takes on the Apple Watch

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 20, 2019

As expected, Huami has officially announced that it will launch a new Amazfit smartwatch next Tuesday, i.e. August 27. The company’s executive had teased this watch earlier confirming that it will have striking similarities to the Apple Watch series.

The theme of the new Amazfit smartwatch launch conference is Run, Amazfit! Run! It’s clear that this tagline is inspired by the movie Forrest Gump and hints that it will be yet another fitness-centric smartwatch. Unfortunately, the teaser doesn’t reveal anything more about the upcoming device.

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However, thanks to the invites sent to the media as well as an official render shared by Huami’s VP, we know for sure that this new Amazfit watch will take on the Apple Watch series.

Amazfit New Watch PPI high — Huami’s New Watch with high PPI and pink strap

He further revealed that Huami has managed to beat Apple Watch’s 326 PPI screen by incorporating an even better 341 PPI AMOLED display on its new watch. It will feature a square design similar to the Apple Watch series and is expected to be covered with 2.5D glass. The battery life is said to extend to more than 10 days in regular mode. Plus, it will be cheaper than the Apple Watch.

It’s quite clear that Huami is directly targeting the Apple Watch lineup with its new Amazfit model. However, there are rumors that we might see one more round watch at the event on August 27. But we don’t have any details on that.

Stay tuned for more updates in the coming days.

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Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses to go on sale on September 6

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Aug 20, 2019

At the unveil event of the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro flagship phones earlier this year, Huawei had also announced its first smart glasses in collaboration with well-known South Korean eyewear firm called Gentle Monster. At that time, the Huawei had only revealed the features of its eyewear. It was expected to hit the market by June or July.

The Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses is now officially listed. It comes in two models with the first one priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$212) and the other one at 2,499 Yuan (~$354). It will be available for purchase starting from Sept. 6 in China. As it can be seen below, the eyewear comes in four styles. The images of each model show that Huawei has put a lot of emphasis on fashion. At the unveil event, Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Yu Richard had claimed at the event that Huawei Gentle Monster smart glasses is the latest fusion of fashion and technology.

The Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses is a device allow users to talk on the paired smartphone without putting anything in the ears. It is more like a replacement for earbuds. The device does not feature a camera and there are no buttons on it. To answer a phone call, users need to simply tap on the temple of the eyewear. For improved call quality, the eyewear has built-in AI Bluetooth noise reduction technology.

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The temple of Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses has all the vital components such as antenna, charging module, chipset, a 2,200mAh battery and a pair of microphones. It features stereo speakers that are positioned above the ears. Tapping on the temple also gives to the voice assistant.

The Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses comes with an IP67 certified dustproof and water-resistant body. The eyewear can be charged through its USB-C port. It can be charged wirelessly by placing the glasses inside its leather case.

Huawei Gentle Monster smart glasses leather case

The Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses seems to be first releasing in the Chinese market. Hopefully, it will be also coming to international markets in the next few months. Huawei is expected to unveil AR glasses at the IFA 2019 tech trade show in Berlin, Germany in the coming month. There is possibility that the Chinese firm may showcase the Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses at the upcoming IFA 2019.

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Realme Buds 2.0 to launch alongside Realme 5 series smartphones today

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Jeet

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Aug 20, 2019

Last year, Realme had launched its first wired earphones named Realme Buds, costing ₹499. Now, the company is all set to launch its successor. As per the reports, the Realme Buds 2.0 are expected to go official along with the Realme 5 series smartphones in India.

The Realme Buds launched last year comes with in-ear design with magnets, 3.5mm headphone jack, and 11mm audio drivers for powerful bass. The Realme Buds 2.0 earphones are said to be an upgraded version with better audio quality and design. To know what has changed, we’ll have to wait for a few more hours for the launch event.

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The Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones will be launching in India today, which will be featuring quad-camera setup on the back. The phone is tipped to come powered by massive 5,000mAh battery with VooC 3.0 flash charging support that is claimed to provide 55 percent of juice in just 30 minutes.

Reports indicate that the ‘Pro’ model of the Realme 5 could either be driven by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 or Snapdragon 712 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. it is likely to feature an AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint scanner, and a Sony IMX586 sensor of 48-megapixel resolution as a primary camera.

On the other hand, the regular Realme 5 is expected to come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 600-series chipset, feature HD+ display, and a waterdrop-style notch. Software-wise, both Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro are expected to have Android 9 Pie-based ColorOS running out of the box.

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Vivo NEX 3 real image showcases the phone’s Waterfall Screen design

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Jeet

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Aug 20, 2019

Vivo and the company’s product manager Li Xiang has been teasing about the company’s upcoming experimental smartphone — Vivo NEX 3. So far, the company has confirmed “Waterfall Screen” on the NEX 3, 3.5mm headphone jack, and 5G support.

Now, a real image of the Vivo NEX 3 smartphone has surfaced online, which gives us a clear look at the phone’s design and just the render that was teased earlier. It shows that the phone with “Waterfall Screen” design but it is not as curvy as the renders showed.

Further, there are still significant bezels surrounding the display, especially at the top and the bottom, which is odd given that the company has been touting about nearly 100 percent screen-to-body ratio.

However, there’s no notch visible on the phone’s display, suggesting that the phone will either have a pop-up front-facing camera or will adopt the in-display camera technology. The company has reportedly solved the “Window Effect” issue faced by the under-display camera sensor. So, there’s a possibility that we could see this technology being used in this upcoming Vivo NEX-series smartphone.

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In Waterfall Screen, the display is curved on the left and the right side, allowing the company to offer a bezel-less design. Many expect the smartphone to come powered by the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor.

Recently, Li Xang shared a partial screenshot of the upcoming Vivo NEX 3’s home screen which shows two 5G icons in the top-left and top-right corner. This confirms that the NEX 3 will come with dual 5G connectivity support.

Currently, there’s nothing much known about this upcoming smartphone. As per the reports, the upcoming Vivo NEX series smartphone could get launched in China next month. Notably, there’s no confirmation about the launch date from the company so far but we expect to know more about this phone in the coming weeks.