Xiaomi launches the 90 Points Youth College Backpack priced at 129 yuan (~$18)

Counterpoint crowns Nokia as the Global Leader in terms of smartphone Software updates and security

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Aug 30, 2019

HMD Global’s Nokia is back and it seems the company is back with a vengeance. The Finnish company launched its first-ever Android-powered smartphones in 2017 and since then, it has continued to churn out amazing smartphones. In order to make its mark in the global smartphone market, the company’s strategy wasn’t centred on launching new models regularly, neither did it rely on the nostalgic feeling the brand elicits. Instead, the brand indicated that t would push software update promptly to its smartphones.

Nokia has so far kept with that promise and its effort has not gone unnoticed. Market research firm Counterpoint has crowned the Finnish company as the global leader in smartphone update and security. According to findings contained in Counterpoint Research’s latest whitepaper titled Software and Security Updates: The Missing Link for Smartphones, nearly 96% of Nokia smartphones, sold cumulatively since Q3 2018, is already running on Android Pie or have had an Android Pie update issued to them. This makes Nokia the fastest brand to reach this level.

Highlighting the whitepaper findings, Research Director, Peter Richardson, noted, “Operating system and security updates are an aspect of Android smartphones that get relatively little attention. In our experience researching the industry, we have seen few brands focusing on this. And perhaps because manufacturers are not talking about it, consumer awareness is also low. It doesn’t appear among the ten features consumers say they care about most, in our research.”

Apart from Nokia, other brands with impressive update pace include Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, and Lenovo. Since consumers have started to keep their smartphones for longer, it is just important that OEMs keep their models updated regularly.

UP NEXT: Samsung Galaxy Fold to launch on September 6th in South Korea

Banggood’s Toys Hobbies & Robot Sale Launches with a 50% Off Coupon, and Other Great Discounts

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Aug 30, 2019

Banggood’s 13th anniversary is just around the corner, and the Chinese online store is leaving no stone unturned to give its loyal users something to cheer about ahead of its red-letter day.

Keeping in line with that, Banggood is now doling out a whopping 50 percent off on a wide selection of RC toys. Dubbed as the RC Toys Robots Hobbies Sale, this recently kicked-off promo features amazing products that you can buy without emptying your pockets from the activity page.

Starting today, August 30th, Banggood users can get a 15% Off Brand Coupon, and a 50% Off Daily Coupon will be made available to them from September 2nd. Aside from that, there’s a $0.1 Anniversary Gift you can get on September 5th, and free orders, along with 70% off from September 9th to September 12th.

Likewise, you can use coupon code BGeach10 to get a 10 percent off on products from Eachine, and coupon code BGfrsky10 for a 10 percent off on Frsky branded items. You can use coupon code BGrunc15 to save 15 percent on items from Runcam.

A myriad of other products bearing lowered price tags has carefully been added to specific categories to expedite the search process. The first section called Anniversary Special Offer features the FIMI X8 SE RC quadcopter, which usually retails for $599.99 can be yours for only $424 if you apply coupon code BGFIMIX8SE10 at the time of checking out.

In addition to that, you can avail noteworthy discounts on various other toys and accessories including the 5.8Ghz 48CH FPV Goggles, the ACCST Taranis Q X7 transmitter, and more. The next section called Daily Flash Deals has been divided into four sub-categories each comprising four products, some of which you can buy for lowered prices between specific period i.e. Aug 30-Sep 01, Sep 02-Sep 04, Sep 05-Sep 09, and Sep 10-Sep 12.

The following category dubbed Exclusive Coupon Zone is teeming with high-end products that have been assigned coupon codes. Top two products in this category will carry 50 percent discount that you can get by using coupon codes.

The aforesaid coupons will only be valid for 50 pieces, and the discount will be available every 2 days. Based on the first-come, first-served basis, this activity will begin on September 2nd and come to an end on September 9th.

Drone enthusiasts can head straight to the RC Drones Zone and RC Parts Zone to get their hands on popular drones and accessories for lowered prices. The RC Drones Zone has been split into two sections including RC Quadcopters & FPV Racing Drone, and RC Hell & Airplane.

Likewise, the RC Parts Zone is also divided into two categories including FPV & Battery & Radio, and Other Parts so that you can find exactly what you are looking for without breaking much of a sweat. Note that products available under these two sections carry great discounts, but only for a limited period.

The Toys Hobbies Zone is teeming with all sorts of items that have been added to the RC Vehicles & Robots, and Toys & Musical Instrument sub-categories to expedite the search process. Brand conscious buyers can head straight to the next section called Featured Brands, where they can buy all sorts of items from leading manufacturers like Eachine, URUAV, FrSky, and JRC at unbeatable prices.

Those on a tight budget might want to check out the concluding category called First 50 Get Extra Coupon for a chance to save more money. There’s an extra 20 percent available on select items with coupon code BGextra20 for August 30th.

All items that will be included under this section on September 4th will be assigned a 30% Off Coupon, and products included on September 9th will carry a 40% Off Coupon, giving you a chance to save more money before checking out. On September 10th, you will be able to get an extra 30% off with another coupon.

To ensure you do not end up missing this awesome opportunity to buy popular toys, RC drones, and accessories at considerably reduced prices, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Moto E6 Plus Renders reveal three different color options

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 30, 2019

Remember the Moto E6 Plus that was spotted in a couple of live images? The same phone is now seen in a bunch of decent renders online. These marketing renders, shared by Winfuture.de, reveals that the phone will come in three different color options: Cherry Red, Gunmetal Gray, and Graphite Gray. It also confirms that the basic design of the handset is similar to what we saw in the live images last week.

The Moto E6 Plus will come with a dual-camera at the back. The company’s E series has always been a budget lineup, so the setup will reportedly comprise of a 13MP sensor with an average 2MP secondary sensor for portraits. There should be a fingerprint sensor inside that Motorola logo. The front features a notch that reportedly houses an 8MP shooter. Inside, the phone is said to come with the MediaTek P22 chipset with 2GB /4GB RAM and 32GB / 64GB ROM that’s expandable via MicroSD.

Moto E Plus models have always featured large batteries. So expect the E6 Plus to come with a 4000mAh+ battery on board. The renders also confirm a MicroUSB port at the bottom.

The phone is expected to meet us at IFA Berlin.

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Ulefone T2 performs blazingly fast in the performance test (video)

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Aug 30, 2019

Ulefone recently pulled off the wraps from Ulefone T2 smartphone carrying a high-end camera module and elevated high-performing hardware. In a recent performance test video, the Ulefone T2 can be seen playing around several benchmarks apps such as AnTuTu, 3D Mark, Geekbench. The video also showcases the performance of different apps in different scenarios such as performance while gaming and app launch test.

Being from the mid-range segment, the Ulefone T2 can be seen outperforming its competitors by huge numbers. It has scored 143,492 points in ANTUTu benchmarks test whereas at 3D Mark it received a score of 1391 points. Ulefone T2’s Helio P70 AI processor delivers up to 30% more AI processing efficiency than the previous P60. It has significantly scored well then the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 scores. It can deliver a highly responsive and fluidic gaming experience. It is power efficient and more powerful SoC.

Ulefone T2 boasts ultra-large 6.7-inch FHD+ screen having an aspect ratio of 19:9. The wider display provides a broader viewing experience with 93.5% of screen-to-body ratio. Ulefone T2 comes with up to 98% NTSC ultra-wide color gamut. It is powered with the MTK Helio P70 AI chipset with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, and fashionable 3D glass back covers with gradient colors, 4200mAh battery with 9V2A fast charge. It also supports 256GB external storage via microSD card.

It is housed inside a beautiful metal frame with 3D glass over the display to ensure premium build quality. In Optics, the device hosts a dual rear camera featuring a 16MP primary lens and an 8MP secondary lens for clear and crisp photography. The rear camera also supports multiple modes such as aperture, panorama, professional, monochrome, etc. An 8MP selfie camera is present on the front side with beauty and monochrome mode.

Other features include a 4200 mAh battery, FaceID, and Fingerprint Sensor, NFC, and Google Pay support and smart audio.

The presales for Ulefone T2 will last until August 31st at a discounted price of $269.99. The buyers will also get an extra gift bag, including a phone case and protective film. The interested users can buy it from their official store.

Those who want to try their luck, they can also join the giveaway to win the T2for free. More details can be found on the official website.

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

Realme becomes one of the Top 10 OEMs Globally

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 30, 2019

Realme’s growth has been pretty astonishing so far, especially since it is just over a year old. Within this time span, it has grown from a small-time sub-brand of OPPO to one of the most sought out smartphone makers in the budget and mid-range segment. And turns out, it has got sales figures to back its popularity. According to counterpoint’s Q2-2019 Market Monitor report, Realme has climbed into the top 10 smartphone OEM club.

For a company that came into existence just last year, this is indeed a tremendous achievement. However, this isn’t entirely surprising. Realme had announced earlier this month that they had shipped more than 10 million smartphones worldwide in a matter of 14 months.

Editor’s Pick: MediaTek Helio G90T vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G: Gaming Chipsets Compared!

The company’s Realme 3 Pro that was announced back in April offers good value for money in the mid-range market, taking on the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The company has plans to ramp up its progress in India and China with additional models in the next few months. The brand has already released the Realme 5 Pro which is its first quad-camera smartphone! Then there’s the upcoming Realme XT that will feature the Samsung GW1 64MP sensor directly taking on the Redmi Note 8 Pro with the same sensor.

With so many powerful models incoming for the mid-range segment, the company seems to have some really strong plans to take on the Redmi brand in the budget and the mid-range market. If Realme can grab even a small chunk of this market from Redmi, it is all set to sell a few more million smartphone units by the end of the year.

UP NEXT: Redmi Note 8 Unboxing/ Hands-on Pictures in all its glory

Redmi Note 8 Pro Unboxing/ Hands-on Pictures in all its glory

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Aug 30, 2019

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand took the wraps off the premium mid-range Redmi Note 8 Pro in China yesterday. The device was launched alongside the Redmi Note 8 but there is no dispute that the Redmi Note 8 Pro holds the ace.

In terms of the design, the build quality, hardware configuration and more, the Note 8 Pro promises to be a top-seller. The demand is expected to hit the roof and that may be why Redmi’s GM Lu Weibing hinted during the launch that the device will not be launched in India any time soon. Fans in India will have to wait for the next 2-3 months before the device will be launched over there. While we wait, here are a couple of hands-on/unboxing pictures of the Redmi Note 8 Pro in all its glory.

To recall, the Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 91.4% screen-to-body ratio. The screen has the waterdrop notch design where the 20MP selfie camera is housed. The phone also comes with an IP52 splash resistant body and TUV Rheinland certification for the display meaning it filters harmful blue rays. The device is wrapped with Gorilla Glass 5 panels at the front and rear.

The premium model is powered by a MediaTek Helio G90T processor paired with 6GB/8GB RAM. The handset comes in 64GB and 128GB storage options. There is equally a dedicated microSD card slot for expansion.

EDITOR’S PICK: Redmi Note 8 Pro won’t launch in India anytime soon

For photography, the Redmi Note 8 Pro packs a quad-camera setup at the back. The cameras are stacked vertically with three sensors and the rear fingerprint sensor in one module while the fourth sensor is at the right side in the same plane with the LED flash. The quad-camera setup includes an f/1.7 aperture 64MP ISOCELL Bright GW1 as a primary lens, an ultrawide lens of 8MP, a 2MP macro lens with 2cm focal length and a depth sensor of 2MP. The mains lens that has a large pixel size of 1.6micron can capture high-resolution images of 9248 x 6936 pixels. The Note 8 Pro can shoot 960fps slow-motion videos.

The device gets its power from a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging. The Note 8 Pro also comes with liquid cooling technology which can be found in popular gaming smartphones. The antennas of the phone are arranged smartly inside the phone so that it does not obstruct signals while holding the device in landscape mode while playing games. You also get a superlinear speaker with smart PA, NFC, IR blaster, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack onboard. It runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie and features Game Turbo 2.0.

Pricing starts at 1,399 Yuan (~$195) for the 6GB+64GB variant. The 6GB+128GB variant is priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$223) while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage comes in at 1,799 Yuan (~$251). The device is available in Ice Jade, Fritillaria White and Electro-optic Ash. Here’s the Ice Jade variant in pictures.

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How to reduce eye strain while using smartphone?

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 30, 2019

Smartphones are getting bigger with the display covering almost entire front portion. Displays on the latest smartphones are vibrant, accurate, and beautiful longing us to spend more time in front of it. Nonetheless, we’re ignoring the fact about how much strain we impart to our gifted eyes. Since the smartphone has become inevitable in our daily life, it won’t be viable to say no to smartphones. However, there are some steps which you may follow to keep your eyes happy while viewing.

Here, we’ll go through certain ways by which strain on eyes can be reduced while using smartphones. As a quick disclaimer, by following the below-given habits or actions, it doesn’t mean you can keep yourself in front of a smartphone for eternity or like that. Anything in excess is poisonous, and the mantra should be in our mind always.

That being said, let’s dig into some healthy habits and changes that we could adopt or do for the betterment of our eyes.

Ways to Reduce Eye Strain

1. Hold your smartphone at a distance

The human eye is a marvel of nature. With a range from nearly 1cm and to infinity, it enables us to see this beautiful but challenging world. Although we can perceive an object close to our eyes, there is a term called Near the point of the human eye. It is the minimum distance, at which objects can be seen most distinctly without any strain. Near point of the human eye is normally 25cm.

So, as we know for a human to perceive an object clearly it should be kept at a distance of at least 25cm away from the eye. It holds good in the case of smartphone viewing as well. While looking at your phone, don’t let the display to be so close to your eyes. To be precise, there should be at least 25cm gap between you and the smartphone so that you get a better view without hurting your eyes.

2. Keep the brightness level adequate

Well, human eye perception differs from person to person. So it’s useless to precisely determine a specific set of brightness level which may not hurt the eyes. We recommend our viewers to adjust the brightness in accordance with how your eye/pupil reacts. If you feel that beyond a certain level of brightness your eyes are taking the stress and struggling then lower the brightness down to 5-10% from the current level.

The above case applies to daylight when the ambient light changes quite often. At night time and in a pitch dark room, it’s recommended to keep the brightness low as possible.

3. Turn on Dark Mode or Bluelight filter if available.

Modern smartphones come with special features which should help our eyes to an extent. Lately, we’ve seen many manufacturers promoting Night Mode, Bluelight filter, and similar UI modes to help us read better in the night time and reduce eye strain. Make use of them quite often and whenever necessary.

4. Blink eyes frequently

Most of us are no less than a mannequin while using a smartphone. Our head is likely to turn into a rigid body with literally few or no noticeable motion. While being fully immersed in the smartphone we even forget to take a blink. There is nothing other than this which push the eyes to fatigue within no time.

Hence, whenever doing an essential job with the smartphone do take time time to blink eyes quite often. How much time it’d take for a blink, not even a second isn’t it?

5. Avoid smartphones in bed

We agree; it’s the most comfortable place and position for playing with smartphones. I, you and we all like to chat bedridden. But, the fact is we’re so reluctant of the well-being of eyes by doing so. Ophthalmologists strictly advise not to read even books while lying on the bed. When you read from a supine position, the eyes have to focus upwards, and this less-than-optimal angle can cause severe eye strain if you’re doing this for a prolonged period.

Also, avoid reading prone position it too is not suitable for our body as a whole and can result in neck/back pain. So avoid smartphone on bed altogether.

Apart from the above precautions, there do exists many which you can make a part of your life for better well-being, such as:

Cleanse your eyes with lukewarm water quite often.
Consume Vitamin-A rich foods and avoid junks
Practice eye exercises
Minimize glare and tweak your text size and contrast for your eye comfort
and much more little too big things which may help your eyes in the long run.

By following the above practices and making it a part of your life, you’re giving your eyes a fair chance to be healthy as long as you live. Indeed, we never realize the importance of a thing until we lose. We’re fortunate to have healthy eyes, which is invaluable. The ball is now in our court, and it’s our responsibility to make use of it wisely. Stay safe and stay healthy.

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Guide to Install Android Q on OnePlus 7 & 7 Pro

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 30, 2019

OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro are the best ever smartphones until now from the OnePlus. Both the devices come with Android Pie out of the box but they also have official Android Q beta builds. Thus, if you were looking for how to install Android Q on OnePlus 7/7 Pro, then you have come to the right place. Here in this post, we will guide you step by step to install Android Q on the OnePlus 7/7 Pro.

OnePlus 7 Specifications:

OnePlus 7 is the successor to the OnePlus 6T which was launched in Q4 of 2018. It shares the same design of its predecessor sans new camera setup and processor. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM. At the front, it sports a 6.41 inches FHD+(1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display with a notch that houses a 16MP sensor. Also, the fingerprint sensor is beneath the screen similar to its predecessor.

The device features a glass build with a dual-camera setup at the back which includes a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor and a secondary 5MP depth sensor. It also has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos for the better audio experience. Other than that, the phone runs on OxygenOS based on Android Pie with a 3,700 mAh battery running the show. Luckily, the phone supports OnePlus Warp30(30W charging) technology to juice it up quickly.

OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications

The OnePlus 7 Pro is the most ambitious smartphone from the Chinese phone maker yet. It features a 6.67 inches QHD+(1440 x 3120 pixels) AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate at the front. The display is even curved at both sides like the flagship Galaxies from Samsung. Since the whole front of the device is equipped with the display, it comes with a 16MP pop-up camera for selfies, video calls, and face unlock.

As for the processor, the device comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset coupled with 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM. The back of the phone is made of glass and houses a triple camera array which includes a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 8MP telephoto snapper, and a 16MP ultra-wide sensor. Other features of the phone include stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. It has all the essential sensors including an under-display optical fingerprint sensor.

The phone runs on OxygenOS based on Android Pie out of the box and is backed by a 4,000 mAh battery. Fortunately, the massive battery can be tanked up with the in-box OnePlus Warp30 (30W charging) charger.

Note: Your OnePlus 7/7 Pro will be factory reset. Hence, make sure to back up your data before proceeding. Also, the Android Q build may not be suitable for regular daily use, so be cautious. GizmoChina.com will not be responsible for any damage to data and device, you’re proceeding at your own risk.

Guide to install Android Q on OnePlus 7/7 Pro

Prerequisites:

Android Q Developer Preview 4 update file
Minimum 30% charge for safety
Minimum 3GB of free storage

Update Changelog:

System functions improvement
System stability improvement

Bugs:

Application compatibility problems
Low probability of system lag and stability issues
Google pay not working
The stored fingerprint will be reset, need to set it up again
Random artifacts on corners of the display at times
Crackling of audio at maximum volume on OnePlus 7
WiFi display not working
Some games crash while using Game Space
Two different shades of grey (Reboot to resolve)
A bug report has stopped notification (Go to the respective app and clear data)

Installing the Android Q build

Download the Android Q build zip file for the OnePlus 7 / OnePlus 7 Pro.
Copy the file to your phone if you downloaded it on your computer.
On the phone, go to Settings -> System -> System updates -> Tap the top right icon -> Local upgrade -> select the downloaded file -> Tap on upgrade
Once installed successfully, tap on Restart.
Let the phone boot into recovery to format user data.
Finally, it will automatically reboot into system.

Returning to Android Pie build

If you want to return to Android Pie, then download the respective build for OnePlus 7 / OnePlus 7 Pro and follow the same steps as listed above.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro teardown pictures reveal the Helio G90T chipset, 64MP sensor and others!

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Aug 30, 2019

Redmi yesterday unveiled the Redmi Note 8 Pro alongside the Redmi Note 8 in China. As expected, we will be seeing more of the models in terms of promotional materials. One of the ways Redmi has chosen to promote the model is by releasing the teardown images of the device showing the internals.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a number of firsts which are revealed by the teardown. The premium mid-range model is the first phone to use MediaTek’s Helio G90T chipset. The device is also the first phone to use the 64MP ISOCELL Bright Samsung GW1 sensor which is the main sensor in a quad-camera setup. The teardown also shows the remaining rear cameras as well as the selfie cam. The Note 8 Pro uses a liquid cooling technology which can be found in popular gaming smartphones.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro packs a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a waterdrop notch. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels an has a 91.4% screen ratio. The TUV Rheinland certification for the display ensures that it filters the harmful blue rays. The front and rear sides of the phone is safeguarded by Gorilla Glass 5 panels. The phone equally packs a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 18W rapid charging.

Check out more of the teardown photos from below.

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Official poster tips the Nubia Red Magic 3S to launch on September 5

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Aug 30, 2019

Chinese phone manufacturer known for its gaming line up Nubia has released a poster that points to the launch of a new gaming phone scheduled for September 5. The phone is the Nubia Red Magic 3S gaming mobile phone.

Little is known about the device as the launch poster did not reveal much. But before now, the Red Magic 3S had earlier been tipped to launch in September. The device was also tipped to feature Qualcomm’s best chipset onboard.

EDITOR’S PICK: Samsung Galaxy Fold to launch on September 6th in South Korea

The new teaser poster suggests it will come with an air cooling system. There is no doubt that the Nubia Red Magic 3S is an offshoot of the Red Magic 3. Thus, the device is expected to continue with the heat dissipation design of the Red Magic 3. The Magic 3 features the industry’s first cooling fan inside which doesn’t use any physical bearings and is made out of nanomaterials. The company says that the fan runs at 14K RPM and consumes very little power. It is supported by a liquid-cooled copper tube to keep the temperature inside cooler.

In terms of specifications, the Nubia Red Magic 3S is expected to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset which is an upgrade of the SD855. The Snapdragon 855+ chipset upgrades the CPU (2.96GHz clock speed vs 2.84GHz on SD855) and GPU (15% faster) while retaining most of the features of the original SD855. So Nubia is looking to take advantage of the increased performance of the new gaming-centric processor on its new model. The device is also expected to pack a large-capacity battery, possibly retain the 5000mAh capacity on the Red Magic 3.

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro global release likely to be delayed

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 30, 2019

Ever since the US trade ban, Huawei’s global sales have taken a hit. The company’s market share and shipments in Europe have declined and it looks like its global prospects are still uncertain. The temporary license that was granted to the company back in May has been extended. But considering how it applies to only existing products, the brand’s new models like Huawei Mate 30 series are going to be affected by this trade ban.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro featured — Mate 30 Pro’s expected design

The Mate 30 series is the first major flagship lineup from Huawei after the trade ban came into effect in May. The phone is set to take on the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and the upcoming iPhones with a powerful camera setup and a waterfall display. However, the phone’s global prospects look dim as South China Morning Post reports that Huawei could delay the global release of the handset due to the trade ban.

While Huawei has been scrambling to stabilize its supply chain with non-US based replacements, the software is one area where there aren’t any viable replacements. Essentially, Android is an open-source platform, so the Mate 30 series could use an unlicensed version of the OS. However, without Google Services onboard, which has become a very important aspect of Android for international users, global sales are definitely going to take a hit.

Editor’s Pick: Google hints Huawei Mate 30 series isn’t licensed to use official Android

Even if Huawei decides to use its self-developed HarmonyOS, that still doesn’t solve the issue of the lack of Google Apps. So for now, HarmonyOS doesn’t look like a viable solution to the problem. If we don’t see a change in the current situation between the US and China, Huawei will have to be prepared to take a significant hit in its overseas sales.

Huawei-Mate-20-x-5g-leaked-image — Mate 20 X 5G recent went on sale in china

It could offset some loss with a more aggressive China strategy. In fact, a recent Canalys report indicates that nearly 64 percent of Huawei’s global sales were from China in Q2 2019! We could see this figure further go up very soon as Huawei aims to grab nearly 50 percent of the market share in China by the end of this year, up from 38% right now.

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Xiaomi Promotion Event on GearBest, Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet for Just $29.59 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Aug 30, 2019

Xiaomi doesn’t let its huge fanbase down in terms of offering high-end electronic products that suit their fancy. The Chinese electronics giant offers a wide range of smartphones, smart wearables, and even electronic scooters that boast an array of impressive features.

On the downside, Xiaomi-branded products aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook. A feature-rich electronic item from Xiaomi would normally set you back a pretty penny whether you’re buying t from an online or an offline store.

Much to the delight of Xiaomi fans who are living on a tight budget, the company teams up with Gearbest from time to time to offer great discounts on products across various categories. The company has launched the Gearbest Best Xiaomi Deals in collaboration with the Chinese online store.

As part of this recently kicked-off promo, Gearbest is offering its loyal users an unmissable chance to grab up to 50 percent off on a myriad of products that have carefully been added to specific categories.

We will be checking out the discounts you can get on the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet, and show how you can save more money at checkout.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet International Version

After floating around the rumor mill for quite some time, the long-awaited Mi Band 3 successor was finally launched earlier this year. Dubbed as the Mi Band 4, the recently launched smart bracelet from Xiaomi usually retails for $83.14.

Designed for sports and fitness enthusiasts, this feature-laden smart bracelet has now gone up for sale bearing a lowered price tag of only $35.99 on Gearbest. Moreover, you can even extend this 57 percent discount with the help of coupon code GBBAND4MI.

The coupon helps you grab an extra $6.40 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the Mi Band 4 smart bracelet further down to only $29.59 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon during the check out process. Moreover, you can get 10 percent off if you order two or more items.

An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 offers the following features:

0.95 inch AMOLED color display with 120 x 240 pixels resolution

Bluetooth 5.0 BLE for enhanced connectivity speed and efficiency

5ATM water-resistant rating (up to 50 meters)

Backed by a 135mAh battery that lasts over 20 days on a single charge

Alipay offline payment support

Built-in heart rate record, sleep monitor, sedentary reminder, and more

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 smart bracelet and place your order. With 3633 pieces already sold at the time of writing, this promo is on the verge of wrapping up.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet International Version

Lenovo Z6 Pro, K10 Note and A6 Note to launch in India on September 5

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Aug 30, 2019

Lenovo has scheduled a launch event in India on 5th September where the company will be launching its flagship smartphone Lenovo Z6 Pro which was launched in China earlier this year. Along with the Z6 Pro, Lenovo will also launch two other phones in India — Lenovo K10 Note and Lenovo A6 Note.

The company has already sent out media invites for the launch event which reveals that the Lenovo K10 Note will feature triple rear cameras, rear fingerprint sensor and a gradient finish on the back, similar to the Z6 Lite.

The K10 Note comes with the tagline ‘Born to Play’ which suggests that it might be a gaming-centric smartphone. On the other hand, the Lenovo A6 Note has a tagline that reads ‘Capture Stunning Photos’ and the invite reveals that the A6 Note will feature dual rear cameras with accents around the camera ring, rear fingerprint sensor and water-drop notch display. To know the complete specs, we’ll have to wait for the official launch.

As for the specs of the Lenovo Z6 Pro, it flaunts a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, waterdrop notch, and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen also comes integrated with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader.

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The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset clocked at 2.84GHz. It comes in three variants — 6/8/12 GB RAM and three internal storage options — 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. There’s a Coldfront liquid cooling technology regulates the internal temperature of the device.

The smartphone features 48 MP + 16 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP camera sensors on the back with AI Hyper Video feature. On the front side, the smartphone comes with a 32 MP snapper. The ZUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS comes pre-loaded on the device and for the optimised gaming experience, the handset features Game Turbo game acceleration feature. It is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

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Get Great Discounts on Useful and Fashionable Backpacks on LightinTheBox

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Aug 30, 2019

A backpack usually refers to a large bag that you can use to carry all sorts of things on your back, especially when you go camping, or traveling. From the ones that kids use to carry their books to school, to those designed to survive harsh environments, backpacks aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook.

If you are searching for a backpack that suits all your adventurous lifestyle and come in handy in day to day life without emptying your pocket, you have come to the right place. LightinTheBox is doling out noteworthy discounts on amazing backpacks that are highly likely to suit your fancy. Let’s check them out!

Xiaomi Millet Backpack

Available in eye-catching color options including black, blushing pink, light green, orange, yellow, blue, and dark blue, the Xiaomi Millet Backpack is designed to comfortably accommodate a 13.3-inch laptop and a slew of other important stuff.

This unisex backpack is made using high-quality nylon fiber for durability and reliability. As part of its Lightning Sale, LightinTheBox is offering the Xiaomi Millet Backpack for a lowered price of only $8.40.

This is a noteworthy 53 percent reduction in its original asking price of $17.81. To avail of this great discount, all you need to do is to follow this link. With only 20 pieces remaining, the Lightning Sale will end shortly.

Xiaomi Millet Backpack

Xiaomi Mi Classic Business Style Men Commuter Backpack

Looking for an inexpensive, yet durable 17L capacity backpack you can use to carry your 15.6-inch laptop to work? Look no further.

A great choice for carrying a 15.6-inch laptop, the Xiaomi Mi Classic Business Style Men Commuter Backpack can also store books, mobile phone, wallet, power bank, and other things you usually carry to work or while traveling. This lightweight and compact business backpack is made using polyester material, which not only makes it durable but also gives it anti-scratch and water-resistant capabilities.

While you’d expect a top-branded business style backpack to cost a bomb, it might interest to know that the Xiaomi Mi Classic Business Style Men Commuter Backpack has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag of just $51.59 on LightinTheBox. This is a 51 percent drop in its retail price of $104.81.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which is currently valid for the black color option of the backpack. Note that the Lightning Sale is slated to end soon.

15″ Laptop Commuter Backpacks

LightinTheBox is offering a 33 percent off on the 15″ Laptop Commuter Backpacks, which usually retails for $14.28. As a result, you can now buy this feature-rich backpack for a lowered price of only $9.59.

An absolute steal at this price, this unisex backpack is a great choice for travel, colleges, schools, and business-related trips. Available in a solid gray color option, the 15″ Laptop Commuter Backpacks features a USB charging port, headphone hole, and is built to withstand shock and water.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the 15″ Laptop Commuter Backpacks and place your order. It is worth noting that the Lightning Sale will end in 23 days.

15″ Laptop Commuter Backpacks

LITBest 15.6 Inch Laptop Commuter Backpacks

While a traditional backpack allows you to carry important stuff to the office, school or college, the newfangled LITBest 15.6 Inch Laptop Commuter Backpacks gives you access to a USB charging port, and a headphone hole, in addition to providing ample space for your stuff.

This unisex laptop commuter backpack is available in four color options including black, purple, blue, and gray. While it would normally set you back $13.92 on both online, as well as offline stores, you can now buy it for a dropped price of $8.40 from LightinTheBox.

This is a significant 40 percent reduction in the backpack’s original selling price. Regrettably, there were only 20 pieces left for this Lightning Sale, which is slated to end in 23 days. You can click here to grab the discount without wasting time.

LITBest 15.6 Inch Laptop Commuter Backpacks

Giveaway – Win an Anet A2 3D Printer

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Aug 30, 2019

Gizmochina along with LightInTheBox is conducting 1 unit Anet A2 3D Printer as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps below to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

If you want to win the free Anet A2 3D Printers, just follow the steps below.
1. Leave a comment to show what models you want to make by this 3D printer.
2. Like the comments which you find interesting.
3. Share and Like the Giveaway Post on the LightInTheBox Facebook page.

The winner will be posted at the LightInTheBox Facebook on Sep. 5th.

The Anet A2 3D Printer comes with separated extruder motor and nozzle that is easy to operate. With the high-quality motor, the Anet A2 3D Printer works stably and has low noise. The printer runs smoothly, which bring fluent filament output and hard blockage for you.

Now, you can get the Anet A2 3D Printer at $88 on LightInTheBox. If you have an interesting in it, you can click here to get more information about the Anet A2 3D Printer.

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Here is the on-going giveaway:

Giveaway – Win a Realme 5 Pro Quad Camera Smartphone

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How to entry this giveaway? Just follow these steps:

1. Leave a comment to show what models you want to make by this 3D printer;
2. Like the comments which you find interesting;
3. Share and Like the Giveaway Post on the LightInTheBox Facebook page.

Terms & Conditions:

1. The giveaway is an international giveaway.
2. We are not responsible for lost shipments.
3. We are not responsible for any duties, import taxes that you may incur.
4. We reserve all rights to make any changes to this giveaway.
5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway end.

Just follow the steps mentioned in the Giveaway Post to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

Lenovo Tab M7 and Tab M8 announced; will go on sale in October

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Aug 30, 2019

Ahead of IFA 2019 in Berlin next week, Lenovo has announced two new tablets in its M-series — Lenovo Tab M7 and Lenovo Tab M8. Both the devices come with built-in Kid’s Mode 3.0 that offers rich and customised kids’ content for children under 12 years of age.

As per the company, when the kids pick up the tablet, it will be switched directly to their kids’ account, which features a child-friendly interface with access to games, built-in applications, videos, audio and books that offer educational content in 44 languages.

The devices also come with parental controls to limit children’s usage time. Both the devices’ display are also TÜV Rheinland certified for eye protection and comfort and the eye-protection mode is automatically turned.

Lenovo Tab M7

The Lenovo Tab M7 comes with a 7-inch WSVGA display. Under the hood, it is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8321 chipset for the Wi-Fi model while the LTE model is powered by MediaTek MT8765B chipset.

The tablet packs 1/2 GB of RAM and 16/32 GB of internal storage with support for expandable storage of up to 128GB. The 1GB RAM model of Tab M7 is running the Android Pie (Go Edition) while the other model runs standard Android 9 Pie operating system. It features a 2MP camera on the back and a 2MP front-facing snapper.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G (Optional), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and 3.5mm audio jack. It also comes with a front-facing speaker and is powered by a 3,450mAh battery that offers up to 10 hours of video watching or browsing.

Lenovo Tab M8

As the name hints, the Lenovo Tab M8 comes with an 8-inch display but the company is offering two options for the screen resolution — HD (1280 x 720 pixels) and Full HD IPS (1920 x 1200 pixels) with 350 nit brightness.

The device is powered by 2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 12nm processor with IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU. It come with 2/3 GB of RAM and 16/32 GB of internal storage. There’s a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front-facing snapper.

Coming to the connectivity options, it supports 4G (Optional), Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS. It also comes with 3.5mm audio jack and Side Speaker tuned with Dolby Audio. The device runs Android Pie operating system and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with up to 12 hours of video watching or 18 hours of browsing.

Pricing and Availability

Lenovo Tab M7 starts at €99 (approximately $109); available from October 2019
- Colors: Iron Grey, Platinum Grey and Onyx Black
Lenovo Tab M8 (HD) costs €139 (approximately $153); available from October 2019
- Colors: Iron Grey and Platinum Grey
Lenovo Tab M8 (FHD) is priced at €159 (~$175); available starting October 2019
- Colors: Iron Grey and Platinum Grey

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Buy Razer DeathAdder Essential Gaming Mouse and FD i887 Wireless Vertical Mouse at Lowered Prices from GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Razer DeathAdder Essential Optical Professional Grade Gaming Mouse

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Aug 30, 2019

Casual gamers who play just to kill time usually go for cheap gaming mice, but those serious about their gaming do not refrain from spending a lot for a gaming mouse.

If you are in the market for inexpensive, yet high-end gaming mice that can even be used in competitive gaming, we got good news for you. The Razer DeathAdder Essential Professional Grade Gaming Mouse and the FD i887 Wireless Vertical Mouse have gone up for sale bearing lowered prices on GeekBuying.

We will shed light on the aforesaid discounts and also show how you can save a considerable amount of more money before placing your order. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

Razer DeathAdder Essential Optical Professional Grade Gaming Mouse

Designed to offer a comfortable gaming experience, the Razer DeathAdder adopts a user-friendly design for a perfect fit under your arm and superior control with a claw-grip. It comes with a 6400 DPI 4G optical sensor which allows you to move the mouse at fast, as well as slow speeds with accurate response onscreen and the organic fluidity.

The feature-rich Razer DeathAdder would normally set you back $56.99, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of only $24.99 from GeekBuying. Moreover, you can extend this 56 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3NECFMUG.

The coupon helps you save $4 more by reducing the original asking price of the Razer DeathAdder to just $20.99 during the checkout process. You can visit this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires. Note that the promo will end in three days.

FD i887 Wireless Vertical Mouse

Sporting a unique contoured shape, this vertical mouse offers a comfortable grip for right-hand users. Its side grip design creates a natural liaison between hand and the mouse, minimizing hand and wrist pain and discomfort.

It offers high-speed return rate, coupled with stable wireless transmission for a stable and seamless transmission in the 360-degrees within 20m without any sort of delay or frameskip for better typing experience. Moreover, this plug and play mouse comes with 800-1200-1600 3 adjustable DPI for enhanced sensitivity.

While you’d normally expect a mouse offering comparable features to cost a bomb, the FD i887 Wireless Vertical Mouse can be yours for a lowered price of only $21.99. This is a noteworthy 35 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $33.99.

An absolute steal at this price, the FD i887 Wireless Vertical Mouse comes in two appealing color options including black, and gray+white. You can follow this link to take advantage of the discount and place your order before the promo ends.

FD i887 Wireless Vertical Mouse

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Samsung Galaxy Fold to launch on September 6th in South Korea

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Aug 30, 2019

Samsung Galaxy Fold is one of the much anticipated smartphone to have launched this year. Even though the phone was unveiled earlier this year, the phone’s launch has been delayed multiple times due to design and build quality issues.

However, the company recently confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Fold, the company’s first foldable smartphone, will go on sale from September this year, but the South Korean giant had not revealed the exact dates.

Now, a new report claims that the smartphone will be launched in South Korea on 6th September. As per the report, the company was planning to launch the Galaxy Fold in late September but for some reason, it has decided to launch in early September.

Interestingly, IFA 2019 in Berlin is also kicking-off from 6th September so there’s a possibility that Samsung could use that stage to re-launch its Galaxy Fold smartphone and talk about the changes in detail.

As for the rest of the world, it’s being said that Samsung will release the Galaxy Fold in other countries later next month. Exact dates for the U.S., the UK, Canada, and other countries is still unknown, but we hope to learn more about it pretty soon. Earlier this week, Samsung China had started taking pre-registration for the Galaxy Fold smartphone on its website.

Samsung has already confirmed that it made several important changes to the phone’s design addressing the flaws in the original product. Further, it added that the phone was put through ‘rigorous tests’ to validate this new design.

Coming to the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone presents a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display with a 1536 x 2152 pixels screen resolution. In this mode, you can use three apps at the same time which Samsung calls Three-app Multitasking.

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When folded into phone mode, it offers a 4.6-inch display with 840 x 1960 pixels screen resolution. It comes with a feature called App Continuity which automatically adjust an app when you switch screens. It is powered by a 7nm processor paired with 12GB of RAM and packs 512GB of internal storage using UFS 3.0 technology.

The phone comes with a camera module that’s made up of a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, and another 12MP wide-angle camera. On the front side, it comes with a 10MP sensor. It runs the latest Samsung One UI with Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. The phone packs a 4,380mAh battery which is split into two units.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold retains the same price tag as before, $1980. Since the company has started pre-registrations for the same, the launch of Samsung’s first foldable smartphone should be just days away.

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LG Q70 powered by Snapdragon 675 chipset and 4 GB RAM launched

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