Nokia 3.1 gets Android Pie few weeks after the 3.1 Plus

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Mar 14, 2019

Xiaomi is known for its cheap smartphones but despite their pocket-friendly price tags, the phone maker doesn’t compromise on quality. A testament to the quality of Xiaomi’s phone is the recent incidence that revealed on China’s Weibo where a Mi Note 3 was smashed by a car but still continued working.

We have seen cases of flagship phones that survived scathing conditions like falling down from tall buildings and still functioned. But then, the Mi Note 3 isn’t a flagship phone but a premium mid-range model. The story has it that the phone fell on the road and the front and rear tires of the car went over the phone. Although the screen was shattered, the display wasn’t affected. Even the touchscreen panel that was shattered could still function perfectly in that state.

The Mi Note 3 was launched way back in September 2017 and utilises a four-curved glass body with the same technology as Xiaomi 6. It features a stainless steel mid-frame manufactured from the 7-series aviation aluminium alloy. Although the device packs a bigger display than the Mi6, the weight is relatively lighter than the Xiaomi Mi 6. The metal frame may have played a role in the device maintaining its structural integrity after the assault by the car tires. Luck has smiled on the chap, though, as Xiaomi has offered to send him a Redmi Note 7. The Mi Note 7 is touted to have a stronger display that may even survive such incidence.

Huawei Nova 4 gets 6GB RAM variant, priced at ¥2799 (~$416)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 14, 2019

The Huawei Nova 4 launched as Huawei‘s first phone with a punch hole display and the world’s first phone with the 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor.

The phone was announced in two variants – a high-end model with a 48MP primary rear sensor and a standard model that has a 20MP primary rear sensor. Both have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Huawei has now announced a 6GB RAM variant which also has a 20MP primary rear camera.

The new variant is priced at ¥2799 (~$416) and comes in Red, Black, White, and Blue. It is already available for purchase on Vmall.

The 6GB version of the Huawei Nova 4 has a 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with a 2310 x 1080 resolution. It is powered by the Kirin 970 and runs EMUI 9.0.1 based on Android 9 Pie. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 3,750mAh battery.

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Vivo X27 color variants Pink Gold and Blue Feathers confirmed in fresh images

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Mar 14, 2019

The Vivo X27 is scheduled to go official on March 19. It is speculated that the Vivo X27 will be available in two chipset versions. The Chinese manufacturer has recently confirmed some of the key specs of the phone. Through a recent Weibo post, it has shared couple of official renders of the phone to reveal its design in full glory.

Vivo X27 Official Images

The Vivo X27 renders confirm that its design is identical to the Vivo V15 Pro that was announced in India recently. The company has confirmed that it will be available in China in two colors like Pink Gold and Blue Feathers.

The rear shell of the phone lacks a fingerprint scanner. Like the predecessor models, the Vivo X27 will be equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. The AI triple camera module that includes an LED flash between the primary and secondary camera sensors can be found at the top-left corner of the glass back of the phone.

The frontside of the phone is fitted with a notch-less display. There is a pop-up selfie camera placed on the top edge of the device.

Vivo X27 Specifications

The Vivo X27 is expected to arrive with a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display that offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The FunTouch OS 9 UI flavored Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device.

The Vivo X27 will be equipped with a selfie shooter of 16-megapixel. The rear side of the phone is expected to feature Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera unit. It is likely to arrive with a 4,000mAh battery that is tipped to support 22.5W fast charging.

Vivo X27 Two Variants and Price

The lower edition of the Vivo X27 is rumored to be fueled by Snapdragon 675 SoC. The chipset could be supported by 6 GB of RAM. It may arrive with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. It could be priced at 3,198 Yuan (~$476).

The Snapdragon 710 could be the driving force of the higher model. The SoC will be coupled with 8 GB of RAM. It will include an internal storage of 256 GB. This variant may carry a price tag of 3,598 Yuan (~$535).

Meizu Turns 16 Today: Let’s look at their Major Milestones

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 14, 2019

Meizu’s ride in the smartphone industry has been quite bumpy. Initially, the company went head-on with Xiaomi and its smartphones but soon, the recently listed company picked up pace, fueled by its global expansion. On the other hand, Meizu is still struggling to do well in China. Internationally, things are even worse. While I didn’t want to start the article painting a bad picture for Meizu, this is reality right now. But we shouldn’t write them off yet. They have a lot of fighting spirit and their smartphones in recent times have shown promise. What I like about the company is that they usually have a unique take to their products and often resist following the norm. And that’s what makes them special.

Today, Meizu has turned 16. It’s been a long journey for them so far, founded and steered by Jack Wong since 2003. In the past 16 years, they have achieved a lot of milestones. So, let’s take a quick look at some of the most important moments for the company so far.

Meizu was founded by Jack Wong on March 14, 2003. The company started off as a MP3 manufacturer since Mr. Wong had previous experience in this industry.
Meizu is headquartered in Zhuhai, a beautiful city known for its golf resorts and theme parks. This is unlike other tech companies who are usually based out of industrial cities like Shenzhen (OnePlus, Huawei, ZTE) or Dongguan (OPPO, Vivo) or even Beijing (Xiaomi, Smartisan).
Zhuhai (source: Chinadaily.com.cn)
Meizu’s MP3 Players quickly became popular. The company made its name from its M series, which quickly rose to fame. This was followed by the popularity of its M6 Mini MP4 player. Turns out, we have a very old article about Meizu’s MP3 player journey, you can check it out here.
While it’s unverified, it’s said that Meizu had made 30 MP3 Players in total but decided only to release 10 players in the market. The rest were scrapped because Jack Wong didn’t think they were good enough.
After their tremendous success in making MP3 and MP4 players, Meizu released their first touchscreen smartphone, M8 in 2008. The phone was similar to the iPhone and turned out to be successful leading to long queues in front of its stores. Note that the phone was running Windows CE.
Meizu’s first Android smartphone came in 2011, under the Meizu M9 brand name. This was another phone which was quite popular, with people lining up overnight outside its stores just to get hold of a unit.
In 2012, Meizu announced the first model in their new MX series, called Meizu MX. The phone came with a quad-core processor with the company’s own Flyme OS skin on top.
In the same year, Flyme 1.0 was released, the company’s own take at Android skins. You can read more about the evolution of Flyme OS here.
In 2013, Meizu released the World’s first 128GB ROM smartphone, the Meizu MX3.
In March 2015, Meizu partnered with Canonical to release the Meizu MX4 Ubuntu edition. There was another Ubuntu edition model released, Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu, in 2016.
In the same year, (2015) Meizu unveiled its innovative mBack physical button. One button replaced all other capacitive buttons for navigation. It was indeed an innovative solution for UI navigation.
In 2018, Meizu released the Meizu 16th series, a lineup of high-end smartphones. The phone was popular for its design which didn’t adopt the trending notch design.
The company’s most recent launch is the Meizu Note 9. The phone was announced earlier this month and comes with a 48MP camera. Oh yes, the phone has a waterdrop notch.

As you can see, Meizu has a lot more to boast about in the first half of its existence than its second. The company has been trying out a few things in the past few years, but things haven’t really worked out well. For example, there was this beautiful Meizu Gravity speakers which had a floating design but got a lot of bad press for failing to ship to its Indiegogo backers. The company made it available nearly two years later.

Further, the Meizu Zero, a completely port-less, hole-less smartphone concept turned out to be a marketing failure. The phone was being showcased at MWC, but hardly got any press. Well, the phone did look and feel beautiful but it was basically overshadowed by all the big launches out there. Not to mention that their crowdfunding campaign failed to get enough backers.

Meizu’s recent smartphones are still pretty good. However, the company doesn’t really know how to market and promote its smartphones. This has been a very big issue for the company over the past few years, especially when companies like OPPO, Vivo, Huawei, and even Xiaomi have mastered the art of promoting their smartphones.

With the entry of OPPO and Vivo in the value for money segment, things are further going to be harder for Meizu. It will definitely be a tough road for the company from here on but I hope the company learns from its mistakes and continues to make good quality smartphones for its fans.

Happy 16th Birthday, Meizu.

Huawei Nova 4e with 6.2-inch display, triple rear cameras and 32MP front camera unveiled

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Mar 14, 2019

Huawei has unveiled the Huawei Nova 4e smartphone today through a launch event in Beijing, China. It’s a budget-friendly phone that comes with triple rear cameras and an amazing frontal camera of 32-megapixel. Also, it comes the smartphone offers a high screen space through its waterdrop-style notched display design.

Huawei Nova 4e Specifications and Features

The 3D glass-bodied Huawei Nova 4e measures 152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4mm. It comes in color variants such as White, Black and Blue. The IPS LCD display of the smartphone that measures 6.15 inches delivers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2312 pixels. With a small u-shaped notch on the display, the Nova 4e offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The TUV Rheinland certification ensures that the eyes of the Nova 4e users are safeguarded from harmful blue rays.

The 4 GB and 6 GB RAM are fueled by Kirin 710 chipset. It comes with a native storage of 128 GB and it also carries support for additional storage through microSD card. The Android 9 Pie OS skinned with EMUI 9 custom UI is available on the device. There is a GPU Turbo 2.0 onboard for accelerated graphics performance.

The front camera of the Nova 4e is of 32-megapixel. Apart from snapping beautified images, the selfie snapper can also capture brighter shots in dim-light conditions. Placed on the glass back of the phone is a triple camera unit that includes a 24-megapixel primary sensor, a 120-degree 8-megapixel wide-angle lens and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel. The AI driven triple cameras are designed to capture stunning photos in darker environments.

There is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the Huawei Nova 4e. It also carries support for AI face unlock. The smartphone is packed with a 3,340mAh battery that is coupled with 18W fast charging. The usual connectivity features such as dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack can be found on the Nova 4e.

Huawei Nova 4e Price and Release Date

The Huawei Nova 4e has come to China in two models such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These phones are respectively priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$297) and 2,299 Yuan (~$342). The smartphone is now available for pre-orders in the home market. It will be hitting the shelves on March 28. Last year, the Huawei Nova 3e was released as P20 Lite in European nations and some other countries. Hence, the Nova 4e is expected to go official P30 Lite in Europe and some other markets.

Honor 9i, Huawei Enjoy 8 Plus and others will soon be updated to EMUI 9

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Mar 14, 2019

After launching its custom user interface EMUI 9 based on Android 9 Pie operating system, China-based Huawei has been trying to push the new interface to as many smartphones as it can. After rolling out the update to the majority of the recently launched smartphones of Huawei and Honor, it is now planning to release EMUI 9 to older devices.

The company has today announced through its official Weibo account for EMUI that the new beta update for the Honor 9 Youth Edition, Honor 9i, Honor Play 7X, Huawei Enjoy 7S, Huawei Enjoy 8 Plus, and five other smartphones will soon roll out and the public beta recruitment is currently underway.

To recall, EMUI 9.0 comes with several changes in the UI which Huawei says makes it “Simple, Enjoyable and Consistent.” The changes include new gesture controls which aid users to quickly navigate, multitask and open the AI assistant.

It also comes with a new password manager capable of auto-filling passwords using ID verification from the fingerprint scanner or via facial recognition. Last month, the company also introduced support for two profiles in the facial recognition feature.

The EMUI 9 also comes with GPU Turbo 2.0 which reduces the touch response of the phone by 36 percent and adds a new app assistant. It brings support for four more games: Vainglory, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, and NBA 2K18. These are in addition to PUBG and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang which also carries support for the second generation version of GPU Turbo.

Since EMUI 9 is based on Android Pie, it also gets navigation gestures. Among other features, the Android Pie also comes with Adaptive Battery which makes use of machine learning technology to improve the phone’s power management.

Buy One Netbook One Mix 2S Yoga Pocket Laptop For Just $659.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Mar 14, 2019

If you have been waiting with bated breath to get your tech greedy hands on the One Netbook One Mix 2S Yoga Pocket Laptop without spending a lot of money, we got good news for you.

One Netbook has teamed-up with Chinese online store GeekBuying to offer its well-received One Mix 2S Yoga Pocket Laptop at an unbeatable price. While you’d normally end up shelling out a whopping $837.99 on the coveted laptop, you can now buy it for a considerably reduced price of just $669.99 on GeekBuying.

In addition to taking full advantage of this 20 percent discount, you can apply coupon code GIZ_VLYHASDI and get an extra $140 off. You can bring the already reduced asking price of the One Netbook One Mix 2S Yoga Pocket Laptop further down to just $659.99 by applying the aforesaid coupon.

On top of that, GeekBuying users are eligible for a slew of free gifts such as the One Netbook One Mix 2S HDMI Male to Male, One Netbook One Mix 2S In-ear Headphone, One Netbook One Mix 2S Wipes and lots more.
As far as features are concerned, the One Netbook One Mix 2S Yoga Pocket Laptop offers the following:

7-inch touchscreen display with 1920×1200 pixels resolution
Intel Core M3-8100Y, Dual Core, up to 3.4GHz processor
Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU
8GB DDR3 + 256GB PCI-E SSD
Microsoft Windows 10 OS
6500mAh Large Battery

The ‘One Netbook One Mix 2S’ promotion page also features a wide range of other devices that have been included in the ‘More Devices’ category. This section includes the Teclast M89 tablet PC, Alldocube Cube M5 phablets etc. More importantly, all items added to this section carry heavily discounted prices.

For the sake of an instance, you can avail a 39 percent discount on the Teclast M89 which usually retails for $245.99. Thanks to the discount, this feature-laden table PC can now be yours for just $149.99.

You can visit this link to check out the promotion page and grab the discount, which will be valid for the first 100 pieces only. Note that the promo ends in just three days.

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Huawei’s new patent shows smartphone with a secondary display on the back

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Jeet

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Mar 14, 2019

Huawei, the China-based smartphone manufacturer, has had a wonderful run in terms of smartphone sales in the past couple of years. It has also managed to establish its presence in the premium smartphone segment, thanks to its Mate and P-series devices.

The company hasn’t shied away from experimenting with smartphone design. It recently launched its first foldable smartphone — Huawei Mate X, which has a tri-fold design. Now, the company is reportedly considering a smartphone with dual displays.

A new patent from Huawei has been published by EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) and the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office), which was filed on 28th November 2018. The patent shows a smartphone with a secondary display on the back panel. LetsGoDigital has created 3D renders of the same to give a better look at the device.

It shows a smartphone carrying a triple camera module in the top-center position, with sensors arranged horizontally, along with an LED flash and laser autofocus. It seems that the phone has a periscope zoom support, similar to what is expected in the P30-series.

Just below the camera module, there’s a mini display which could be helpful in taking high-quality portrait shots or selfies with the phone’s advanced cameras. However, other smartphone makers have already launched smartphones with dual displays, including Vivo Nex Dual Display and Nubia X.

Thanks to the secondary display on the back panel for helping in taking selfies, there are no camera sensors on the front panel, allowing the company to offer a full-screen display without any kind of notches or a sliding mechanism.

Meanwhile, Huawei is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphone series — Huawei P30, which also includes P30 Pro and P30 Lite. The launch event is scheduled to take place on 26th March in Paris, France. The company is also launching its Huawei Nova 4e smartphone today in China.

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Buy Alldocube Cube X Tablet PC For Just $325.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Mar 14, 2019

Looking for a tablet PC that comes with the latest fingerprints Identification but doesn’t cost a bomb? The Alldocube Cube X Tablet PC might just fill the bill.

Equipped with a newfangled feature that enables its users to lock and unlock their laptops with their fingers, the Alldocube Cube X is simply an irresistible tablet PC.

Moreover, it boasts an impressive array of other features. Its top-end specs, make the Cube X a big hit among tech buffs who are willing to spend whatever it takes to get their hands on this feature-laden tablet PC.

Much to the chagrin of those living on a tight budget, the Alldocube Cube X tablet isn’t easy on the pocketbook. In order to make the coveted tablet PC available to its cost-conscious users, GeekBuying has teamed up with Alldocube to offer the Cube X tablet PC for a lowered price.

While the Cube X Tablet PC would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, you can now buy it for only $335.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 27 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $459.99. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

In addition to taking full advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GJJUPMMH and get an extra $60 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the Cube X tablet PC further down to just $325.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Alldocube Cube X tablet PC comes with the following features:

10.5 inch 2K Screen with 2560×1600 pixels resolution
6.9mm ultra-thin all-metal unibody design
MTK8176 Hexa Core, up to 2.1GHz processor
IMG GX6250 GPU
AKM Hi-Fi chip premium theater-quality sound
4GB RAM, 128GB ROM
Android 8.1 Oreo OS
Dual Band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi
Fingerprints identification

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specification and grab the discount, which will be valid for the silver color version of the Cube X tablet PC. Note that the promo is slated to end in three days.

Android Q Beta 1 released for all Pixel phones; New features revealed

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Mar 14, 2019

Google has released the first beta edition of the Android Q for all the Pixel phones that have launched so far such as Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel XL and Pixel. The beta build can be installed on the Pixel devices by enrolling in the Android Beta Program first.

Previously, the first preview build of predecessor Android versions were installable only through manual processor since it was aimed towards developers. However, the Android Q first preview can be received over-the-air. The Android Q Beta 1 is aimed towards the developers for testing their apps for the new version of Android. Coming to the Pixel phones, the original Pixel smartphones have already received the promised 2-year Android OS updates. Hence, it is surprising the arrival of Android Q for Snapdragon 821 powered Pixel and Pixel XL phones from 2016.

In May, Google will be holding its I/O 2019 conference to announce the key features of the Android Q. The successor of Android P comes with a new permission management setup for tracking location that provides users three options for apps to access device’s location all the time or allow it while the app is in use or deny.

Controlling apps that access photos, videos and audio files have become easier to manage on Android Q. Also, apps are required to use the system file picker inside the Downloads folder so that users can choose which files can be access by the app. The new version of Android prevents apps for opening activities in the background. Just as Android 9 Pie came with different kinds of display notch designs, the Android Q has been designed to better manage the contents on devices with foldable screens.

Also, the access to sensitive information such as IMEI number and serial number will be restricted on Android Q. The Wi-Fi stack in the new OS comes has been rebuilt to deliver enhanced privacy and performance. There will be a high-performance mode with low latency so that users can take advantage of stutter-free Wi-Fi connectivity while playing games, video and voice calls.

Other features of Android Q include new codecs such as AV1, Opus encoding and HDR10+ on supported devices, revamped Sharing Shortcuts, improved ART runtime and Dynamic Depth open source format that allow third-party apps to apply specialized burs and bokeh options.

Read More: Google’s latest teaser points to March 19 Gaming console launch

Google will be releasing six beta editions of Android Q. The first one will come in March and the second one will be arriving in April. The third build will be released in May and the fourth will be rolled out in June. These four builds are mainly meant for testing while the Beta 5 and Beta 6 are release candidates. The final edition of the Android Q OS is scheduled to arrive within Q3 this year.

Huawei P30 Pro red variant renders leaked; Key features also revealed in fresh images

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Mar 14, 2019

The design of the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro flagship phones have been revealed through their leaked renders that had surfaced in the previous month. Fresh renders that have been shared by WinFuture.de reveal that the P30 Pro will be arriving in a very attractive red color. Also, the new images have also revealed some key features of these phones.

Huawei P30 Pro Sunrise Red

Previously seen renders of the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro had revealed that it would be available in colors like Black, Aurora, and Ice White. However, the new renders show that the P30 Pro will be available in another color called Sunrise Red. The top portion of the new color is lighter and has an orangish appeal and it appears red towards the bottom.

The Sunrise Red option that will remain exclusive to the Huawei P30 Pro may not be available in all markets where the phone releases. The other images show that the P30 Pro will not be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack. On the other side, the bottom edge of the Huawei P30 will be featuring an external speaker, a USB-C port, a microphone and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The antenna lines are also noticeable on the bottom edge of the P30.

Huawei P30 top and bottom — Huawei P30 and bottom

The antenna bands are also visible on the top edge of the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro. Also, the P30 Pro will be featuring an IR blaster on the top edge of the device. The P30 handset won’t be featuring it.

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro Specifications

The Kirin 980 powered Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will respectively feature 6.1-inch flat OLED and 6.5-inch curved OLED displays with waterdrop notch design. The P30 will be coming with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage whereas the P30 Pro will have 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Both phones are expected to carry support nanoSD card slots. The P30 Pro is also expected to come in 256 GB and 512 GB storage models.

Read More: Huawei Nova 4e hands-on images leaked few hours before launch

These phones are rumored to be fitted with 32-megapixel front-facing cameras. The triple cameras of the P30 may support 5x loseless zoom. The P30 that features an additional ToF (Time of Flight) sensor in its quad camera setup is expected to deliver 10x loseless zoom. The P30 Pro may offer 40W fast charging whereas the P30 may come with 22.5W rapid charging. There is no accurate information available on the batteries of these devices.

The pricing of the P30 and P30 Pro are still under the wraps. These phones along with the P30 Lite are slated to go official on March 26 through an unveil event in Paris, France on March 26.

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Get Up To 40% Off On Mobile Repair And Replacement Parts On Sunsky

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Mar 14, 2019

Smartphone owners usually spend a lot of money on mobile phone accessories in order to either enhance the appearance or boost the overall performance of their handsets. Keeping in line with that, the market is rife with all sorts of wireless chargers, batteries, Bluetooth headsets, phone cases etc.

If you are looking for cost-effective mobile phone accessories and parts that do not compromise on quality, Sunsky’s got your back! The popular mobile phone accessories whole-selling website is giving its users a chance to grab up to 40 percent discount on a wide selection of mobile repair and replacement parts.

The promotion page that features a slew of highly useful items has been split into multiple categories so that users can find the product they’re looking for without breaking a sweat. More importantly, all items included in the aforesaid categories carry heavily discounted prices.
For the sake of an instance, the ‘Special Offer’ category includes the Front Screen Outer Glass Lens for Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro(Black) that would normally set you back $0.65, but thanks to a 40 percent discount, you can now buy it for just $0.39. Aside from that, you can grab great discounts on the rest of the products included in this section.

iPhone users looking for repair or replacement parts for their feature-laden mobile devices can head straight to the next category called ‘iPhone Series Parts.’ You can buy spare parts for your iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone XR and other well-received iPhone branded phones without emptying your pockets.

Samsung Galaxy’s loyal fans haven’t been ignored either. The promotion page features a ‘Galaxy Spare Parts’ category, wherein users can get their hands on various spare parts for their Galaxy J6, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J4+, and Galaxy S7 Edge phone just to name a few.

Likewise, Huawei phone owners can check out the ‘Huawei Spare Parts’ section. Here you can buy a myriad of spare parts such as a SIM card tray, back camera lens, charging port board, back facing camera etc. at considerably reduced prices.

The rest of the sections include spare parts for Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo mobile phones. Moreover, you can buy repair tools at lowered prices as well. You can visit this link to check out the promotion page and take full advantage of the discount before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Mobile Gaming phone Reservation opens on official website

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Mar 14, 2019

Xiaomi‘s Black Shark gaming phone recently got a rival in the sleek Vivo iQOO that was launched a couple of weeks back. In other to continue to maintain its grip of the market, the company is expected to rejig the gaming phone lineup with the Black Shark 2. The company has already revealed that the Black Shark 2 will be launched on March 18. Ahead of the official launch, the reservation page for the flagship gaming rig has gone line on lack Shark’s official store.

The Black Shark 2 reservation page affords interested buyers to indicate their interest before it goes official. In that way, they will be notified when the pre-order starts or it goes on sales. The price for the model is just listed as 9,999 yuan which is apparently a place holder. The actual price will be revealed when it is launched. The variants and colour options are also not revealed in the listing. We’ll have to stay put till the launch date.

The Black Shark 2 is expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipset and will have up to 12GB RAM, likely on one of the variants. This much was revealed when the device appeared on GeekBench a week back. The device has also appeared on AnTuTu showing there will be a variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. The gaming phone will also come with a display resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It will run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box.

Get Great Discounts On The Xiaomi Mi A2 And Mi 8 Lite Smartphones [Coupons]

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Mar 14, 2019

It looks like Xiaomi fans are in for a treat. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has teamed up with Banggood to offer two of its well-received smartphones at reduced prices. Moreover, we’ll show how you can save extra money at checkout.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Smartphone (4GB RAM, 64GB ROM)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone was made available to the public back in July last year. Even months after hitting the store shelves, the phone continues to garner huge popularity among smartphone lovers.

Taking the phone’s undying demand into consideration, the Chinese electronics giant is now offering the Mi A2 smartphone at a reduced price on Banggood.
The aforesaid variant of the phone that ships with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage would normally set you back $309.99, but you can now buy it for only $229.99 on Banggood. You can extend this 27 percent discount by applying coupon code 3BGA24CL.

The coupon helps you save $60 by reducing the retail price of the Mi A2 smartphone to just $169.99 before you place your order. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo comes to an end. Note that the coupon will only be valid for 60 pieces only.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM, 64GB ROM)

Launched in September 2018, the Mi 8 Lite is quite an irresistible smartphone that usually sells for $299.99. In a bid to make the Mi 8 Lite available to those living on a tight budget, Xiaomi is now offering the well-received handset for a reduced price of only $228.49 on Banggood.
This is a noteworthy 24 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $299.99. On top of that, you can use coupon code 3M8LCL and bring the already lowered asking price of the Mi 8 Lite smartphone further down to just $198.79. In other words, you can get an extra $29.7 off simply by applying the coupon during the checkout process.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will specifically be valid for the black color version of the phone for a limited period of time. It is also worth noting that the coupon is slated to expire soon as well.

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Huawei Nova 4e hands-on images leaked few hours before launch

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Mar 14, 2019

Huawei will be announcing the Nova 4e smartphone later today. Few hours ahead of its launch event, leaked hands-on shots of the smartphone have surfaced to reveal its appearance in real.

Huawei Nova 4e Hands-On Images

The Huawei Nova 4e hands-on shots show that it will come equipped with a tall aspect ratio display along with a slightly thick chin. The waterdrop notched display design will allow it to deliver a screen-to-body ratio of nearly 90 percent.

The glass rear of the phone features a vertical triple camera unit followed by an LED flash. A fingerprint reader also resides on the rear shell of the device. The following image shows that the handset could be available in three colors such as Gold, Black and Blue. Its bottom edge will feature an external speaker grille, a microphone, a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. The leaked renders of the phone that surfaced yesterday had revealed that the phone would also available in White color option.

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Huawei Nova 4e Specifications

The Huawei Nova 4e is rumored to be fitted with a 6.15-inch IPS LCD display. It will be offering full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Kirin 710 chipset will be fueling the 4 GB and 6 GB RAM editions of the phone. Both models will be packed with 128 GB of native storage and a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The Android 9 Pie OS customized with EMUI 9 skin will come preloaded on the Huawei Nova 4e. It may come with a 3,240mAh battery to keep the lights on. The front notch will be housing a 32-megapixel selfie shooter and the triple camera setup on its rear may include a 24-megapixel main sensor, an 8- megapixel secondary lens and a 2-megapixel sensor. The handset is expected to carry support for 18W fast charging.

As of this writing, there is no information on the price of the Nova 4e. Huawei will be releasing the same phone as P30 Lite in the European markets.

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China’s 5G said to be facing technical constraints that may slow down its rollout

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Mar 14, 2019

The next big thing in the tech industry is, no doubt, 5G technology. The race has been on between China and the U.S on who will be the first to roll out the technology. From the look of things, China has the upper hand and was billed to officially roll out its 5G network in Q1 2019. That may not happen soon as a report by US investment bank Jefferies says China’s next-generation 5G mobile network could be pushed back due to technical constraints. The report also cited signs of a more “rational view” by Beijing as another reason why the rollout may be delayed.

Jeffries reports that analysts have cut forecasts for China’s overall 5G capital expenditures (capex) by 8% or 57 billion yuan ($8.49 billion) in 2020 to 2022 and pushed expectations for peak capital expenditure out to 2023 from 2021 to 2022 in a recent report that re-evaluates 5G timing and rollout following a critical development in December. The Chinese government has already allocated radio frequency spectrum to China’s three telecommunications companies. This will enable the companies to embark on final trials before wide commercial implementation will commence in 2020. This action has spurred a round of financial re-assessments. Other factors that could play influential roles in the forecasts changes include recent 2G re-farming indicators as well as signs of moderating mobile data price pressure from the government.

Equity analyst Edison Lee stated in the report that even though the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) placed “accelerating 5G” as a top priority, the rollout will likely not happen as quickly as expected due to “…the likely lack of a range of affordable 5G handsets and attractive applications (both consumer and industrial).”At the moment, just a few OEMs have launched their 5G-enabled smartphones in China. Although a couple more 5G smartphones will hit the China market before the year runs out, we expect 5G to pick up the pace from next year. So, you may want to hold on for now if you’re thinking of emptying your wallet for a 5G phone.

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Gearbest Celebrates Its 5th Birthday With Great Discounts And Unmissable Deals

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Mar 14, 2019

Gearbest is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year with a five-day long sale that offers 55 percent off to those who spend over $55.55 on the promotion page.

Aside from that, the Chinese online store is giving its loyal users to grab a 5 percent discount on cell phone accessories and a slew of other unmissable deals.

As part of its 5th birthday celebration, Gearbest is doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide selection of products that have been split into various categories.

Known for offering China’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices, Gearbest has introduced a ‘Pre-Order Sale’ category on the promotion page.

Gearbest users can deposit just $5 and get growth of $50. You can pre-order a slew of electronic items such as phones, tablets, RC toys, appliances etc. by paying a deposit before 6:59 UTC March 21 and pay balance between March 21st (7:00 UTC) to March 28th (6:59 UTC).

In other words, the payment will be split into two parts: first deposit and final payment. In order to ensure bigger savings, Gearbest will apply a free bonus dubbed “deposit expansion” in order to increase your deposit. The exact amount of the increase will depend on the product.

Likewise, the recently kicked-off promotion features a ‘Flash Sale’ section that comprises hottest deals on the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 and Mi A2 Lite phablets. As a result, you can get your hands on the Pocophone F1 for a reduced price of only $309.99 and the Mi A2 Lite for just $169.99.

In a bid to make top branded smartphones available to its cost-conscious buyers, Gearbest has introduced the Top Cellphone Brand Sale. The promotion features well-received smartphones like the Redmi Note 6, Mi 8 Pro, and Nokia X6 at considerably reduced prices.

The ‘Gearbest 5th Anniversary Sale’ promotion page also features items that are slated to arrive in just five days. More importantly, all items included in the aforesaid section are available for lowered prices. If you fancy buying more pieces of an item in a bid to save money, you can head straight to the next section called Buy More, Save More.’

Much to the delight of brand-conscious buyers, the promo features a category called ‘Brand Champions,’ wherein you can get your hands on high-end items from leading brands like go, comma, utorch, Beelink, Lenovo etc. without emptying your pocket.

You can visit this link in order to check out the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts that will only be valid for five days.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is probably the last of its kind; Lin Bin hints

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Mar 13, 2019

Xiaomi’s president Lin Bin has disclosed that the Mi 9 SE will be the last model of its kind but it’s not what you think. The Chinese tech giant had hinted severally that it will stop releasing cheap flagships under the Mi brand soon. However, he wasn’t referring to the cheaper price tag of the Mi 9SE but was talking about the size of the phone.

Now, the Mi 9SE features a 5.97-inch display so you might be wondering what he was talking about. The display size looks big, no doubt, but when compared to a 16:9 aspect ratio smartphone, it is just barely the size of a 5.1 inches smartphone. The Mi 9SE utilises the 19:9 aspect ratio which makes for easy grip and one-handed operation. But Lin Bin is saying that with the present trend in 5G as well as demand for a more powerful camera, longer battery life and the need to keep the phone as thin as possible, it has become very difficult to manufacture small screen phones. Thus, Bin categorically stated that the Mi 9 SE might be the company’s last small screen flagship phone.

The Mi 9SE display size brings to mind the Mi 6 flagship which is the predecessor to last year’s Mi 8 flagship. The Mi 6 had a small display but was a popular product among fans, especially among folks who prefer small screen phones. But then, there’s hardly any fan who would mind having a big screen in other to get a bigger battery. Unfortunately, in addition to putting a halt to small screen flagship design, Xiaomi may likely not offer such cheap model under the flagship Mi series. The Mi 9SE comes with a 3,070mAh battery which is due to XIaomi’s desire to keep the thickness at its thinnest. Notwithstanding, the Mi 9SE is an impressive model packing a Samsung AMOLED screen with 2.5D curved glass on top. The device features an on-screen fingerprint sensor. It is powered by a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset. The Mi 9SE will go on sale again in China at 10 am on March 15. At present, the number of reservations for the device on Jingdong is almost 400,000.