Nokia 9 PureView launched in India, priced at Rs. 49,999 ($727)

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Jul 10, 2019

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has scheduled a launch event in China on 23rd July where the company will be launching its new Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro smartphone. Now, ahead of the launch, full specs of both the devices have leaked online.

The leak reveals that the Honor 9X and 9X Pro, both of them will come with a 6.59-inch Full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, both of them will be powered by the company’s own Kirin 810 octa-core processor that was launched last month.

In the camera department, the Honor 9X features a triple camera setup with a 24-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, the device will come with a 20-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

On the other hand, the 9X Pro also comes with triple camera setup but it has a 48-megapixel primary sensor, along with an 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 2-megapixel tertiary sensor. This one too features a 20-megapixel front-facing snapper.

Editor’s Pick: Vivo’s 120W Super FlashCharge technology can power 4,000mAh battery in 13 minutes!

Both the phones will come with a pop-up front-facing camera design. While both the phones are powered by a 4,000mAh battery, the Honor 9X supports 10W fast charging and the Pro model comes with support for 22.5W fast charging.

The smartphones are also expected to come with a fingerprint scanner for added security, a 3.5mm audio jack, and support for storage expansion. We are expecting the phones to be running the company’s own EMUI 9.1 custom user interface out-of-the-box based on Android 9 Pie operating system.

Up Next: China-based Vivo expands operations to UAE with the launch of Y-series smartphones

Buy Chuwi AeroBook Laptop for Just $389.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Jul 10, 2019

The Chuwi Aerobook was launched in April this year through Indiegogo, a crowd-funding platform. This feature-rich, the bezel-less laptop has now gone up for sale carrying a dropped price tag on Gearbest.

Chuwi Aerobook

We will not only shed light on the aforesaid discount but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money even before placing your order. So, without wasting time, let’s check out the details.

Chuwi AeroBook Laptop

Marketed as an inexpensive laptop that boasts an impressive array of features, the Chuwi Aerobook delivers awe-inspiring performance. While the market is brimming with high-end laptops that offer comparable features, these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

The Chuwi AeroBook Laptop, on the other hand, can now be yours for a considerably lowered price of only $429.99 from Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 26 percent drop in the laptop’s original asking price of $581.15.

Chuwi AeroBook

But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GBNBCWAK01 and get an extra $40 off during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Chuwi AeroBook laptop further down to just $402.62 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

Despite the reduction in its retail price, the Chuwi AeroBook delivers a performance that can be matched with other steeply-priced laptops available in the market today. It sports a mammoth 13.3 inch IPS display with 1920 x 1080 pixels high screen resolution.

Under the hood, the Chuwi AeroBook packs a powerful Intel Core m3 – 6Y30 Dual Core processor, along with a highly competent Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU for exceptional user experience. The laptop features 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM and offers 256GB SSD storage capacity.

This Chuwi-branded laptop runs Microsoft Windows 10 operating system and draws its juices from a robust battery that delivers an impressive up to 7 hours of video playing time. As far as connectivity is concerned, the laptop offers an HDMI output that you can use to connect it to HD monitors or projector.

You can check out more details about this coveted laptop and avail the discount by heading straight to this link. While the promo is slated to end shortly, it is worth noting that the coupon is likely to expire soon as well.

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Monaco launches Europe’s first Huawei-built 5G network

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Jul 10, 2019

Monaco has launched the next-generation 5G mobile network technology and with that, it has become the first country in Europe to launch the 5G network based on the technology supplied from China-based Huawei.

The development comes at a time when the United States has banned Huawei citing national security and has been lobbying its allies to drop Huawei for the development of infrastructure for the next-gen communications technology.

As the technology is slowing shifting away from 3G and 4G towards the adoption of 5G, Europe has been torn over the approach of using Huawei’s equipment as the Chinese giant is a pioneer in the 5G technology.

Last year, in September, Monaco Telecom, which is owned by French billionaire Xavier Niel, had signed an agreement with Huawei to make the tiny principality the first country in Europe fully covered by 5G. During the inauguration ceremony, Monaco Telecom president Etienne Franzi said: “We are the first state to be entirely covered by a 5G network. In Monaco, the 5G is the promise of a better quality of life for all and exceptional opportunities.”

Defending the decision of using equipment from Chinese telecom giant Huawei, Monaco Telecom’s director-general Martin Peronnet said in May last year that “there are many countries and operators that are in the process of finalizing a 5G roll-out with Huawei or who have already done so.”

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Huawei’s involvement in the roll-out of 5G networks has become a political issue after the United States raised concerns over potential security risks and pushed its closest allies to reject the Chinese firm.

US intelligence agencies believe Huawei is backed by the Chinese military and that its equipment could provide Beijing’s intelligence services with a back door into the communications networks of rival countries. However, Huawei has denied all these claims and the United States have provided no evidence to back its allegations.

Huawei claims that it has signed 50 contracts worldwide, including 28 with European operators, for the 5G technology. South Korea has already announced complete nationwide 5G coverage while in Europe smaller nations like Switzerland, Finland and Estonia have started deploying the technology.

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Get Great Discounts on Xiaomi-Branded Products on Gearbest [Coupons]

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Wireless Bluetooth Headset, Coupon Code GBREDMI189

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Jul 10, 2019

Gearbest is known for offering China’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices. In a bid to make top-branded electronic products available to its loyal users at lowered prices, the Chinese online store collaborates with leading manufacturers like Xiaomi from time to time.

Much to the delight of the brand’s huge fanbase, Gearbest has launched the 2019 Xiaomi Spring Flash Sale. Thanks to this recently kicked-off promo, you can get your tech greedy hands on the Mi 9 SE for just $265.99, Mi Note 3 for a lowered price of just $186.99.

Furthermore, you can get significant discounts on a wide range of other Xiaomi-branded items like the Redmi AirDots, Mi Band 4 and the Mijia Electric Scooter Pro.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discounts, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So, without further ado let’s check out the details.

Xiaomi Redmi AirDots Wireless Bluetooth Headset

Powered by a built-in Bluetooth 5.0 chip, the Redmi AirDots can be touted as the new generation of headphones. It is capable of delivering up to 2 times faster data transfer than its predecessor. Moreover, it offers a more stable and faster connection.

The Redmi AirDots usually retails for $36.51, but you can now pre-order it for just $22.89 from Gearbest. As if that weren’t enough, you can use coupon code GBREDMI189 and save $4.60 more. After applying the coupon, the Redmi AirDot’s retail price reduces to only $18.29.

You can follow this link in order to grab the discount and use the coupon. With 4355 pre-orders already placed, the promo is slated to end in just four days.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet

The long-awaited Mi Band 3 successor dubbed, the Mi Band 4 was launched last month in China. This newfangled smart bracelet from Xiaomi boasts an array of improved features and better hardware.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 usually retails for $52.93, but Gearbest is giving its users an unmissable chance to buy this feature-rich smart bracelet for a considerably lowered price of just $32.99. Aside from this 38 percent discount, you can get 5 percent off if you order 2+ items.

You can visit this link to take full advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the black color option for a limited period of time.

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Original Xiaomi Mijia Electric Scooter Pro

Designed for short predictable commutes, the Xiaomi Mijia Electric Scooter Pro is suitable for adults as well as teenagers. It is backed by a robust 300W wheel motor (max: 600W) that produces a max speed of 25km/h and max 15-degree gradient. The e-bike draws its juices from a 12.8Ah / 37V Li-ion battery.

The Original Xiaomi Mijia Electric Scooter Pro normally carries a steep $649 price tag, but you can now buy it for just $569.99 from Gearbest. Moreover, you can extend this 12 percent discount by applying coupon code L31832A316E1D000 before placing your order.

The coupon helps you grab an extra $35 off at checkout. As a result, you need to shell out just $534.99 for the Original Xiaomi Mijia Electric Scooter Pro. You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color option for a limited period of time.

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Redmi Note 7 series exceed 15M in six months!

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 10, 2019

Until last year, Redmi existed as a sub-brand of Xiaomi. From the beginning of this year, Redmi started out as an independent brand. The first Redmi phone to launch this year was Redmi Note 7. On Jan. 10, Redmi had launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in China with a starting price of 999 Yuan (~$145) and the Note 7 Pro was announced in February with a starting cost of 1,599 Yuan (~$232). These handsets have received good reception in various markets including India. Today, the Chinese firm confirmed that the global sales of the Note 7 series have surpassed 15 million units.

In May, the company had claimed that the Note 7 series broke 10 million sales in 129 days. Today, it has revealed that the company was able to achieve sales of 15 million units in just six months. Until 2 days, the company has also announced new price cuts for the Redmi Note 7 series.

The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the Redmi Note 7 was introduced with a price tag of 1,399 Yuan (~$203). The smartphone is now available in China with a price tag of 1,199 Yuan (~$174). The Redmi Note 7 Pro that features 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage is priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$232). The smartphone can be now purchased with a pricing of 1,399 Yuan (~$203).

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Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro Specifications

The Redmi Note 7 has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Snapdragon 660 chipset powers the phone with up to 6 GB of RAM. It comes with up to 64 GB of storage and it has a microSD card slot for additional storage. The handset includes a 4,000mAh battery. The Note 7 came with 48-megapixel (Samsung GM1) + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and it has a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro features the same 6.3-inch full HD+ display that’s available on the Note 7. The Snapdragon 675 SoC powers the phone along with 6 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 128 GB and it also features a microSD slot. There is a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera system on the backside of the phone. The frontside of the phone has 13-megapixel selfie camera. The 4,000mAh battery of the phone supports 18W Quick Charge 4 fast charging. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on both Note 7 and Note 7 Pro smartphones.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi announces Alpha Sale for the Redmi K20 series in India

Vivo expands operations to UAE with the launch of Y-series smartphones

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Jul 10, 2019

The china-based smartphone maker has been focusing on its market reach and has managed to grow its business significantly in the past couple of years. Now, further expanding its market reach, the company is starting operations in UAE.

Vivo has already launched its budget smartphone Vivo Y15 in the UAE and is all set to launch another Y-series smartphone — Vivo Y17 later this week. We’ll know its pricing and availability details once the device goes official in UAE.

Coming to the specifications, the Vivo Y17 features a 6.35-inch LCD HD+ panel having an aspect ratio of 19.3:9 for broader viewing experience. The waterdrop notch display comes with a screen-to-body ratio of 89% facilitating the immersive gaming experience.

The device is powered by octa-core Helio P35 processor built on the TSMC 12nm FinFET process with the maximum core frequency of 2.3GHz. The device is coupled with 4GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.

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In the camera department, it has a triple camera setup with a 12MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth camera. The device is able to capture beautiful photos with the least amount of effort. On the front, there’s a 20 MP sensor with AI Face beauty to enhance the quality of selfies.

The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 Pie atop Vivo’s Funtouch OS 9. The device comes with the Ultra Game Mode to facilitate gamers by enhancing the performance. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery which comes with 18W Dual Engine fast charging technology.

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Analysts claim HongMeng OS very likely to threaten Android’s dominance

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Airyl Jaszly

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Jul 10, 2019

While we really still don’t know that much about HongMeng OS as of right now, we’re still hearing about it a lot. The latest bit of news regarding Huawei‘s upcoming OS comes straight from StrategyAnalytics. According to them, Huawei’s latest efforts in Hongmeng OS will undermine Android’s absolute dominance over the smarphone market, especially in China.

There’s also a small mention of iOS dipping slightly this year, and stabilizing by 2020, but Huawei is mainly the focus here. It’s quite fascinating to see that analysts think HongMeng OS will be big enough to even make a dent on Android. We’ve heard so much news about HongMeng OS, that it’s ludicrous how we’ve yet to see any clear leaks of it.

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This really adds some suspense and anticipation as to what the future holds for Google’s Android. We’ve always seen the act of making an Android alternative to be kind of pointless. Now we’re not just hearing otherwise, we’re actually seeing an actual challenge for Google. This truly one of the most interesting developments we’ve seen in the mobile market.

Now, we say this, but chances are Android will be perfectly fine after this. The actual chances of Hongmeng harming Android’s profitability is absolutely tiny, even if they affect Google’s marketshare. The sheer possibility of it happening however is terrifying, and could really completely shake up the market the same way Android did so many years ago. For now however, we’ll have to wait until HDC 2019 to find out more about Hongmeng OS.

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Honor Magicbook with super thin bezels appear, may also feature Honor TV?

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Airyl Jaszly

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Jul 10, 2019

Earlier today, Honor President Zhao Ming posted a photo of the Honor offices over on Weibo. Through this, we get our very first look at the latest version of the Honor Magicbook, and it has some extremely thin bezels this time around! Along with that, we’ve got another look at the Honor 9X, and also a possible look at an Honor TV!

First, let’s take a closer look at the brand new Honor Magicbook since it’s there are plenty of details to make out here. First off, we’ve got some new extremely thin bezels around the device’s display. There’s also no front camera in sight, which probably means we’ll be seeing Honor’s laptop pop-up camera make a grand return. As for specs, we can probably expect the Intel i5-8265U with an NVIDIA MX250 GPU, with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD.

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Next up, there’s the Honor 9X that’s sitting on the table next to the Magicbook. We’ve already heard a lot about the Honor 9X, so the picture doesn’t really reveal all that much other than the twilight colour scheme. The Honor 9X is set to launch on the 23rd of July, and it’ll have some pretty hefty specs. You can find a full rundown of the specs over here.

Last but not least, we’ve got the blocked out and inconspicuous TV sitting in the corner. The fact that it’s blocked by a sticker could simply mean that it’s got sensitive information on it, but there’s also a chance it’s concealing a possible new Honor TV! While there’s nothing concrete about it, seeing an Honor TV could be really interesting in the future.

UP NEXT: Huawei’s HongMeng OS could launch on August 9 at HDC

Banggood Launches the July Big Promotion with Great Discounts, Big Coupons, and More

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Banggood July Big Promotion (for PC Users)

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Jul 10, 2019

Banggood lives up to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck by coming up with amazing promotions and offering unmissable deals from time to time. Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store has launched the July Big Promotion.

Just like the rest of Banggood’s previously launched promos, the July Big Promotion features a wide selection of items that have carefully been added to specific categories such as Top Sale, Flash Deals, Limit Time Discounts, Coupons and Shopping Map. More importantly, you can avail noteworthy discounts on these products.

For the sake of an instance, you can grab a 23 percent off on the Eachine E013 Micro FPV RC Drone Quadcopter, which normally sells for $68.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for just $59.99, under the Top Sale section of the activity page.

The Flash Deals category is also teeming with a slew heavily discounted items. You can get a 17 percent off on the Raitool LB-01 Mini Lathe Beads Machine Wood Working DIY Lathe Polishing Drill Rotary Tool DC 24V, and 13 percent discount on URUAV 2-3S HV 1.5A Lipo Battery Charger Compatible for Xiaomi FIMI A3 RC Quadcopter, under this section.

The next section dubbed Limit Time Discounts has been further split into four sub-categories including Hardware Tools, Toys And Hobbies, Electronics, and Mobile Phone Accessories. You can check out the sub-categories for amazing products carrying reduced prices.

Each item added under the Coupon category has been assigned a specific coupon that you can use to avail significant discounts during the checkout process. You can head straight to this link in order to visit the event page before the promo wraps up.

Banggood July Big Promotion (for Mobile Users)

Alternatively, you can click here to check out the Banggood $0.01 Snatch activity page. You can get your tech greedy hands on a myriad of high-end electronic items including the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, the Viomi Smart 11 Sensor Robot Vacuum Cleaner without emptying your pocket.

As if that weren’t enough, the event gives you a chance to avail bigger discounts in the form of Group Buy. In other words, you stand a chance of saving more money when you buy a product as a group. You can visit this link to check out more details.

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US Govt starts issuing licenses to companies to trade with Huawei

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Jul 10, 2019

Recently, Trump had announced that the US-based companies will be allowed to continue doing business with the Chinese giant Huawei as long as the products do not threaten the national security of the United States.

Now, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has confirmed that the U.S. government is now all set to issue licenses to the companies that are seeking to sell American-made products to China’s Huawei where there’s no threat to the national security. However, he has not revealed which products will pass muster.

As said, the decision to allow companies to do business with the world’s leading telecommunications equipment maker Huawei comes after Trump’s comments during the G20 summit.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump had signed an executive order to place China-based Huawei on the Commerce Department’s so-called Entity List in May over national security concerns. This move effectively banned American companies from doing any kind of business with Huawei.

While the decision to allow US companies to do business with Huawei was welcomed by American chipmakers, many industry and government officials were confused. Speaking at an annual department conference in Washington, Wilbur Ross affirmed that the company would remain on the Entity List.

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This means that licenses would likely be denied and that the new policy would not change the scope of items requiring licenses. However, he also said there would be some approvals. He said: “To implement the president’s G20 summit directive two weeks ago, Commerce will issue licenses where there is no threat to U.S. national security. Within those confines, we will try to make sure that we don’t just transfer revenue from the U.S. to foreign firms.”

After Huawei was banned by the U.S., the semiconductor industry lobbied the government for carve-outs to sell nonsensitive items that Huawei could easily buy abroad. They argued that a blanket ban would harm American companies.

Many believe that the ban on Huawei is not related to any concerns about national security but to have an upper hand in the US-China trade war. If it was just about U.S. national security, it would not have launched a lobbying effort to persuade U.S. allies to keep Huawei out of next-generation 5G telecommunications infrastructure.

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Top 5 Online Stores Where you Can Buy Xiaomi CC9 at Unbeatable Prices [Coupons]

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Buy Xiaomi CC9 Smartphone

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Jul 10, 2019

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 was made available to the public earlier this month. Here are top online stores where you can buy multiple variants of the recently unveiled phone at unbeatable prices.

Giztop

Three variants of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 including the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM, 6GB RAM+128GB ROM, and the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM have gone up for sale through Giztop. The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM model is available for $309. This variant comes in black and dark blue color options.

The slightly larger model that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage capacity is also available in black and dark blue color options; however, you’d need to shell out $40 for this variant. In other words, this variant will set you back $$349.

Alternatively, you can go for the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM model that carries a slightly steep $459 price tag. This variant is only available in pink color option. You can follow this link to place your order.

GearVita

The 6GB RAM+128GB ROM Chinese and English version of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 4G smartphone has gone up for sale bearing a $459.99 price tag on GearVita. This model comes in two eye-catching color options including blue and gray.

You can use coupon code ROMCC9128G for an extra $140 off. The aforesaid coupon helps you bring the original asking price of the phone down to just $319.99 during the checkout process. You can follow this link to use the coupon before it expires.

Buy Xiaomi Mi CC9 4G Smartphone, Coupon Code ROMCC9128G

Banggood (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

You can pre-order the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Mi CC9 variant from Banggood if you are willing to shell out $402.59 for the blue, as well as the black color options. The white-tinted model, on the other hand, carries a $422.59 price tag.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and pre-order your favorite color option of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 smartphone.

Pre-Order Xiaomi Mi CC9 Smartphone

Banggood (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

If you fancy having more RAM and internal storage capacity on your Xiaomi Mi CC9 smartphone, you can go for the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM model. This variant comes in three color options including blue, white and black.

While the blue and black color options carry a $439.19 price tag, the white color option is available for $469.19. You can earn 469 BG points. You can head straight to this link and pre-order the blue, white or black color option of the phone from Banggood.

Pre-Order Xiaomi Mi CC9 Smartphone

GeekBuying (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

You can avail a noteworthy 15 percent off on the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Mi CC9 variant on Banggood. While this variant would usually set you back $411.99, you can now pre-order it for only $349.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code 3E4FDTRZ and save $24 more. As a result, the original selling price of the phone reduces to just $325.99 even before you place your order. You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab the discount. Note that the phone is expected to ship in eleven days.

Pre-Order Xiaomi Mi CC9 Smartphone, Coupon Code 3E4FDTRZ

GeekBuying (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Featuring 6GB of RAM along with 128GB of onboard storage capacity, this Xiaomi Mi CC9 variant usually retails for $456.99, but you can pre-order it for a dropped price of only $385.99 from GeekBuying. This is a 16 percent drop in the phone’s original asking price.

In order to take full advantage of this discount, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. It is worth mentioning here that the Xiaomi Mi CC9 is slated to ship in eleven days.

Get 16% Off on Xiaomi Mi CC9 Smartphone

Gearbest (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, Gearbest is doling out a significant 21 percent off on the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Mi CC9 variant, which normally sells for $517.78. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can buy it for just $409.99.

The above-mentioned Xiaomi Mi CC9 variant comes in black, blueberry blue and crystal cream color options. You can visit this link and check out more details about the phablet and avail the discount before the promo ends in twenty days.

Get 21% Off on Xiaomi Mi CC9 4G Phablet

Gearbest (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The other Xiaomi Mi CC9 model that has 6GB of RAM, paired with 128GB of internal storage capacity is available in blueberry blue, crystal cream, and black color options. While you’d normally end up shelling out $562.10 for this variant, Gearbest is offering it for just $449.99.

With one unit already sold, this promotion sale will come to an end in just three days. You can visit this link and grab the discount before the promo wraps up. The Xiaomi Mi CC9 is an irresistible smartphone that offers the following features:

39 inch AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Octa-core processor
Adreno 616 GPU
48MP+8MP+2MP cameras at the back
32MP AI front camera
6GB/8GB LPDDR4X RAM
64GB/128GB/256GB UFS2.1 Storage
MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) OS
4030mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and QC 4 quick charge

Get 20% Off on Xiaomi Mi CC9 4G Phablet

Grab great Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner deals on DHgate!

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Dimitris Economou

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Jul 10, 2019

DHgate is a well-established online retailer that from time to time, offers great deals on various products. Right now, DHgate is running a promotion on many Xiaomi products but we are here to talk about the robotic vacuum cleaners that are on offer and include two models from Roborock, another popular vacuum cleaner brand. After all, Roborock is partnering with Xiaomi to make some of its products.

Get the coupon code on promotion page!

Roborock S50/S55 Vacuum Cleaner 2

Being among the top products of the company, both S50 and S55 are starting from $393,73 during the promotion, an incredible price considering the features provided. We are talking about this year’s models (hence number 2 in the title) and they can sweep as well as mop your house while they can be controlled vis the Smart Mi Robot Wireless app. All this happens with the noise staying below 55db. You can get it here. Keep in mind that if the product price is over $299, you can get a $25 off coupon from the promotion page to further reduce the price to $368,76.

Xiaomi Robotic Vacuum Cleaners

As for the products that carry the Xiaomi brand, three vacuum cleaners are available: Mijia Vacuum Cleaner 1S, Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner, and Vacuum Cleaner 3 Lite. The Mijia Vacuum Cleaner 1S costs $321.88, the Mi Robot Vaccum Cleaner comes at $259, and the Vacuum Cleaner 3 Lite costs just $162.87. As you can easily tell, the Cleaner 3 Lite is ideal for those who want to try such a device for the first time. The prices are already discounted so there’s no need to use a coupon but if the price is over $79, then you can use the $10 coupon that you can get in the promotion page.

In addition to the Robotic Vacuum Cleaners, the cordless handheld Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner JIMMY JV51 is also available and costs $197,61 and also gets a $10 off coupon to reduce the price even more.

DHgate also offers even lower prices for wholesalers. So, below you can check out the wholesale price for some of the above-mentioned models. Coupons are valid for wholesale purchases as well.

Wholesale price list

Roborock S50/S55 Vacuum Cleaner 2: $373,87 ($348,87 with coupon)
Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner JIMMY JV51: $163,22 ($153,22 with coupon)

Oukitel Y4800 with 48MP Samsung sensor coming soon, camera test revealed (video)

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Dimitris Economou

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Jul 9, 2019

Oukitel Y4800 is was announced back in May and is the first member of the new “Young Series” (Y stands for Young). The device comes with a Samsung 48MP AI camera and the powerful mid-range SoC Helio P70 together with Young OS based on Android 9 Pie. The Global 1st presale will be held from July 22nd to July 29th offering early buyers $50 off the retail price of $249.99. Of course, the killer feature is the 48MP camera, so let’s take a look at the test conducted by Oukitel Lab between the Y4800 and Redmi Note 7.

The Y4800 sorts the Samsung GM1 48MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture. That’s 4 times higher than the mainstream 12MP sensors. When in 48MP mode, the single pixel is 0.8µm which allows you to take wonderful photos with better resolution. As always, the MP count don’t matter a lot if the sensor itself is small in size and for that reason, Samsung made it big enough to take advantage as more light as possible. The sensor size of the GM1 48MP sensor reaches to 1/2 inch, 56% larger than normal 1/2.8inch sensors. Also, 48MP mean large resolution and that becomes handy when cropping or zooming in photos. The front camera also adopts a Samsung 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

No one will claim that a $250 phone shoots better photos than a $1K flagship but the difference between these two isn’t that big. The Oukitel Y4800 takes comparatively good photos with the rear camera. No matter the exposure, white balance, or sharpness, Y4800 handles quite good. The color is improved to be brighter to a certain degree, and due to the 1/2 inch large sensor size, the dynamic range is excellent.

As for the rest of the specs, there is a 6.3″ FHD+ waterdrop display and the Helio P70 SoC is backed by 6GB of RAM plus 128GB of storage. This combination is unprecedented in this price category and that makes the Y4800 unbeatable. Also, there is a 4000mAh battery that the Young OS takes perfect advantage of, resulting in excellent battery performance. If you are looking for a long standby smartphone with a good camera, go ahead and add it to your wishlist before the presale starts to be informed when it goes live.

Honor Play 8 vs Redmi 7A vs Realme C2: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 9, 2019

While the midrange segment is the best-selling segment in the smartphones market, the most famous manufacturers are actually not giving the same weight to entry-level phones. Still, we think there is a sufficient amount of low-end device for every basic user with a low budget. If you want to get an entry-level phone right now, three of the best alternatives are Honor Play 8, Redmi 7A and Realme C2. In my opinion, two of them are definitely in the podium of the best value for money phones under €100. That is why this comparison, which will let you meet the best among these devices in our personal opinion, was all but easy to write.

Huawei Honor Play 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Oppo Realme C2

	Huawei Honor Play 8	Xiaomi Redmi 7A	Oppo Realme C2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	147.1 x 70.8 x 8.5 mm, 146 grams	146.3 x 70.4 x 9.6 mm, 165 grams	154.3 x 73.7 x 8.5 mm, 166 grams
DISPLAY	5.71 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 295 ppi, LCD	5.45 inches, 720 x 1440p (HD+), 295 ppi, IPS LCD	6.1 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 282 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Helio A22, octa-core 2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, octa-core 2 GHz	MediaTek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	2 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	2 GB RAM, 16 GB – 2 GB RAM, 32 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	2 GB RAM, 16 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie, Color OS lite
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	13 MP f/1.8 5 MP front camera	13 MP f/2.2 5 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 13 +2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 5 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3020 mAh	4000 mAh, fast charging 10W	4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

The design is one of the weakest points when it comes to cheap phones. Under €100, you almost always get a cheap polycarbonate body. And that is exactly the case with this trio. Redmi 7A has definitely too thick bezels around the display, so it is not recommended if you want stunning aesthetics. But it has an awesome build quality and it is splash resistant. With their waterdrop displays and slimmer bezels, Realme C2 and Honor Play 8 are more beautiful with the latter being the most compact and lightweight one.

Display

Classic IPS displays with a pretty small size and an HD+ resolution, in each case. The quality of the display is not the key feature of these devices, despite they still offer a sufficient level of detail. So do not judge them basing on the display, just choose the display size which mostly fits your needs. Realme C2 has a wider panel, so if you love multimedia, navigation or productivity it may be better for you.

Specs & Software

The Mediatek Helio P22 chipset on board of the Realme C2 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 found on the Redmi 7A have pretty similar performances, while the Helio A22 of the Honor Play 8 is inferior under every point of view. I personally prefer the Snapdragon 439 due to its more interesting Adreno GPU, but differences are very marginal. In each case, you get Android 9 Pie out of the box and pretty nice software optimization, so you should not worry so much about performance if you are a basic user. All of these devices have a dual SIM slot and a micro SD dedicated slot (you can use both dual SIM and micro SD at the same time). Note that Honor Play 8 is the only with Bluetooth 5.0 (the latest Bluetooth standard).

Camera

If you are seeking the best camera quality, Honor Play 8 should be the best in low light scenarios due to its bright focal aperture which helps to capture more detail with less digital noise. On the other hand, Realme C2 is also nice because it has an additional depth sensor on the back and it makes a better bokeh effect. Forget to get a camera phone if you are going to buy one of these phones, but for emergency shots, they are not so disappointing.

Battery

The big disadvantage of the Honor Play 8 is the presence of an average 3000 mAh battery, while its opponents have much bigger 4000 and 4230 mAh battery, respectively. The Realme C2 has the longest battery life and it can last up to three days if you do not stress it so much. Right after, there is Redmi 7A which even supports fast charging in its version for the Chinese market (the power is 10W).

Price

The main reason why it makes sense to buy these devices is obviously their incredibly affordable price. Realme C2 starts from just €78, Xiaomi Redmi 7A costs €100/$112 in its base variant, and Honor Play 8 carries a €107/$120 price tag. At the end of the day, Realme C2 looks like the most complete device with its wider display, a huge battery, a dual camera, great performances, and a very nice design. I would not go for the Honor Play 8 due to its smaller battery, but note that it comes with a pretty interesting rear camera.

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Huawei Honor Play 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Oppo Realme C2: PROs and CONS

Huawei Honor Play 8

PROs

Better connectivity
Good camera
Compact
Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Smaller battery

Xiaomi Redmi 7A

PROs

Nice hardware
Big battery
Wide availability
Splash resistant

CONS

Outdated design

Oppo Realme C2

PROs

Very affordable
Great cameras
Good hardware
Big battery

CONS

Limited availability

Mobvoi to launch a hybrid Ticwatch smartwatch tomorrow

By

Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 9, 2019

Just a week before the Amazfit GTR launches, Mobvoi will be announcing a new smartwatch under its Ticwatch line. The new Ticwatch smartwatch, according to teasers we have seen will be a hybrid smartwatch.

A teaser video shows the watch has a circular dial with a tachymeter scale etched around it. There are two buttons on the right side and underneath the watch is a set of four pogo pins which we are sure are for charging. It also has a heart rate sensor too.

We believe the Mobvoi watch is a hybrid smartwatch much like the Withings Steel HR Sport. If you look closely, you will see that there is a small screen inside the main dial that will display info such as your heart rate, notifications, steps taken, and calories burned. It should also show details such as battery capacity.

Mobvoi has also confirmed some of the watch’s features on its official website. It will be able to track your fitness and health data including swimming activities, display notifications, monitor your heart rate precisely, and will have better battery life.

More details about the watch will be available when it launches tomorrow.

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Realme 3i (RMX1827) Geekbench listing reveals Helio P60 and 4 GB RAM

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 9, 2019

Apart from launching the Realme X smartphone on July 15 in India, Realme will be also soon unveiling another phone called Realme 3i. It is speculated to be positioned between the entry-level Realme C2 and mid-range Realme 3 smartphone. A new Realme smartphone that has a model number of RMX1827 has appeared on Geekbench. Since it is powered with a processor that is weaker than the chipset that fuels the Realme 3, it could be the Realme 3i phone.

The RMX1827 Geekbench listing has revealed that it is fueled by MediaTek MT6771VW octa-core processor. It is nothing but the Helio P60 chipset. The SoC is assisted by 4 GB of RAM. The handset is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. In the single-core test, it scored 1420 points and it has recorded 5070 points in the multi-core test.

The Realme 3 is fueled by MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. Since the RMX1827 is equipped with a comparatively weaker processor, it could be the upcoming Realme 3i. Nothing else is known on the other specs of the smartphone. The smartphone will be exclusively available for purchase through Flipkart. A microsite for the phone that is available on Flipkart contains minimum details on the smartphone such as waterdrop notch, big battery, decent camera and stylish design.

The Realme 3 has starting price of Rs. 8,999 (~$131). Hence, it appears that the Realme 3i could be priced around Rs. 7,999 (~$116). Probably, the phone may borrow some of its specs from the Realme 3 phone.

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Realme3 Specifications

The Realme 3 has a 6.2-inch display with waterdrop notch. It supports HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Helio P70 SoC with up to 4 GB of RAM powers the smartphone. It comes with up to 64 GB of storage. For additional storage, the handset has a microSD card slot.

The smartphone is equipped with 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. It has a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel. The handset includes a 4,230mAh battery that carries support for 10W fast charging.

(source|via)

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Grab the OLALA 32GB memory stick for iPhone 70% off on Amazon!

By

Dimitris Economou

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Jul 9, 2019

iPhone storage has been a sad story in the past as Apple insisted on releasing 16GB and 32GB versions until recently. This resulted in many users facing problems with full storage messages popping up every now and then. This would be easy to solve with a microSD card but Apple never provided the required slot. Ok, what about a USB stick? Yeah, that you could use to transfer… photos as iOS lacks a file manager. Well, this is what the OLALA 32GB flash drive is here to solve.

The OLALA flash drive features a dual interface to use with a PC and iPhone. On one end there is a classic male USB port while the other end is a male Lightning port. You can easily add contents from your PC and then connect it to your iPhone and see this content with the help of the “iDisk me” app provided by the manufacturer. You can even use the flash drive to record videos as all you have to do is press the Camera button in the “iDisk me” app!

The OLALA 32GB flash drive for iPhone is now available on Amazon US with 70% off that brings the price down to just $10.19! All you have to do is visit the product page and use coupon 1OLALA70 during checkout. The offer ends on Sunday, July 14th.

Mimoji, Sky replacement, Air gestures and more coming to the Xiaomi Mi 9

By

Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 9, 2019

The Xiaomi Mi 9 will soon receive some new features that will improve the user experience according to info from the official WeChat account. Some of these new features launched with the Xiaomi CC9 series such as Mimoji and the Sky Replacement feature in the gallery app, while others are entirely new. Below are the nine features coming to the flagship:

Panoramic selfie timer mode: this uses a stitching algorithm to take panoramic selfies with undistorted edges. It will come in handy when taking a group photo.
Always on Display Spiral Clock: the Mi 9 uses an AMOLED display and supports Always on Display. Xiaomi has added new AOD features since the phone launched and now it has announced a new clock will be available. The clock has a spiral waveform and is a delight to look at.
3D Smart Gesture: the Mi 9 will support what is called 3D gestures similar to Motorola‘s “Chop Twice for Flashlight“ or “Twist for Quick Capture” Moto Actions. As shown in the gif below, you will be able to launch the camera app or the music app by drawing gestures in the air using the phone.
Mimoji: The Xiaomi CC9e and Xiaomi CC9 saw the return of Xiaomi’s Mimoji feature. It has been revealed that the upgraded feature will also be coming to the Mi 9. Users will be able to create avatars of themselves, take photos, and even record videos.
Sky Replacement Filter: this also launched with the CC9 and CC9e and allows you to change the sky in your photos to any from the preset ones. There is a clear sky filter, sunset sky filter, rainbow sky filter to name a few,
NFC Bus Card support for more cities: the Mi 9 will increase its NFC Bus Card support to 256 cities across China and also increase support for 17 bus cards.
Xiao Ai Garbage Classification: To help keep the environment clean, Xiaomi’s Xiao Ai assistant will get a new feature that will allow it to be able to answer questions related to proper waste disposal.
Increased frame rate: The Mi 9 will support an increased frame rate of 60fps and improved graphics for games like PUBG.
Android Q: The Mi 9 will also get Android Q beta. Xiaomi already began recruiting testers last week and says the closed beta version may be released this week.