Honor Powerbank 2 is up for testing, expected to launch soon in China

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Mar 13, 2019

A few months ago, we reported about Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is planning to launch a new power bank in the market. However, there has been no progress regarding this since then. If you have been waiting for that power bank, here are some news.

The company has officially acknowledged a new powerbank from Honor — Honor Powerbank 2 is coming soon as the Chinese brand is looking for testers for this upcoming product. This indicates that the launch of this powerbank is not far away.

Honor has announced it is looking for testers for the Honor Powerbank 2 and those who are interested can sign-up for the same. The company will then select a few applicants who will be provided the upcoming powerbank for testing.

Also, the company has announced rewards for the testers. Honor will evaluate the performance of the testers and will give them prizes accordingly, including Honor V20, Honor 8X, Honor FlyPods, Honor Router Pro 2, and Honor Smart Body Scale.

Currently, nothing much is known about this Honor Powerbank but previous reports indicate that it’ll have a 10,000mAh capacity and could come with support for 40W SuperCharge fast charging protocol. It’s said that the Powerbank 2 will be able to charge the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Honor Magic 2 at 40W and other supported devices at 22.5W fast charging thanks to the power bank’s backward compatibility.

As of now, there’s no information about when the Honor Powerbank 2 will get launch or how much it will cost. But given that it’s up for public testing, the launch should take place in the coming weeks.

Xiaomi Product Director promises to reorganize MIUI ads policy

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 13, 2019

Although Xiaomi is already toying with the idea of increasing the prices of its phones, they are still relatively cheap. The Chinese company has always branded itself as an internet company and one way it recoups its revenue is through the MIUI custom ROM. The company serves ads on the app with the rate becoming more intense lately. Xiaomi even serves adds on its music app and other aspects of the custom ROM.

Xiaomi’s Product director and MIUI Experience General Manager recently floated a feedback forum on Weibo where he asked fans to mention the things they would like to see on MIUI. He also asked that they mention what they consider as a snag on the custom ROM. Among the responses, one that stood out was the one asking that Xaomi include a feature to turn of the ads. In response, the Xiaomi exec hinted that the company will include such feature but it would take some time.

Allowing users to turn off the advertisement on MIUI will be counterproductive for Xiaomi as it stands presently. This is because MIUI is one of Xiaomi’s major cash cow and advertisement is the major revenue source from MIUI. Since the MIUI head has agreed that the company will rectify the way ads are being served, it could be that the company is planning to increase its revenue from smartphones by increasing the unit prices. That seems to be the most feasible alternative revenue source if the revenue from MIUI ads drops. Sure, if Xaomi includes a feature to turn off adverts, most users will use it and that will translate to a revenue loss of billions of dollars. So, we don’t see Xiaomi taking any action on that anytime soon. Perhaps, in the short term, the company could reduce the placement.

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Moto RAZR foldable phone specs leak reveal 6.2-inch display, Snapdragon 710, 6 GB RAM and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 13, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X foldable phones that were recently announced are all equipped with flagship specs. Fresh information shared by XDA Developers publication reveals that the rumored Motorola RAZR foldable phone will come with upper mid-range specs. Here is all the information on the specs of the phone that has been shared by the publication.

The Moto RAZR 2019 is speculated to be powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC that includes an octa-core processor that works at 2.2 GHz and Adreno 616 graphics. The smartphone is expected to arrive in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It is expected to arrive with a 2,730mAh battery that may carry support for 27W TurboPower charging. There is no information on the cameras of the Motorola RAZR foldable smartphone.

As recent reports have revealed that it will be a clamshell phone. Opening it will reveal its elongated foldable display with a hinge placed underneath. On the inside, the phone will be equipped with an OLED panel of 6.2 inches that will carry support for 876 x 2142 pixels resolution. There will be a smaller outer display for checking notifications without opening the device. It carries support for 600 x 800 pixels resolution. However, there is no information available on its exact size. It is expected to hit the market in three colors like White, Black and Gold.

Read More: Motorola foldable RAZR Smartphone Could Boast These Awe-Inspiring Features

The publication claims that the above images that had appeared through Motorola’s patent filing with WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) show the accurate of Motorola’s upcoming foldable phone. The Wall Street Journal had published in a report that the Motorola’s foldable phone will have a starting price of $1,500.

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Xiaomi Poco F1 price slashed massively on Flipkart (~$237)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 13, 2019

India online retailer Flipkart is running a discount offer dubbed as Poco Days for customers who are interested in purchasing the Poco F1. The sale that began on March 12 will come to an end on March 18. Through the sale that includes an exchange offer and Rs. 1,500 price cut, the Xiaomi Poco F1 can be availed for as low as Rs. 16,499 (~$237).

Through the new offer, the Poco F1 variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage can be respectively availed for Rs. 16,499 (~$237), Rs. 19,499 (~$280) and Rs. 23,499 (~$337) Customers will be able to avail the Poco F1 at such low pric/es only if they an ICICI bank card for making the purchase which bring an instant discount of Rs. 1,500 and an older phone to avail an exchange offer price cut of up to Rs. 3,000.

The Poco F1 is the cheapest Snapdragon 845 powered smartphone in the market. It is equipped with a 6.18-inch notched IPS LCD screen with an IR sensor for facial recognition in the dark. For photography, it is equipped with 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. The 4,000mAh battery of the Poco F1 carries support for 18W fast charging.

Read More: Poco F1 MIUI 10.2.3.0 stable update starts rolling out with February 2019 security patch

The MIUI 10 + Poco launcher enabled Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. The phone has been recently treated with night mode photography, 960 fps slow-motion video shooting support and 4K video recording at 60 fps. It will be soon blessed with Widevine L1 update.

The Poco F1 was officially announced in August 2018. Probably, the Snapdragon 855 driven Poco F2 may go official around the same time this year.

Check Out Xiaomi Poco F1 6GB+128GB on Flipkart

Buy Smart Wireless Car Charger Holder And Xiaomi 70mai Dash Cam Pro At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 13, 2019

Car accessories such as tyre inflators, car covers, seat covers, car charger holders and dashboard cameras not only enhance the appearance of a vehicle but can also boost its overall performance.
While you’d normally end up shelling out a lot of money on these highly useful embellishments, Geekbuying is giving cost-conscious car owners a chance to buy the Smart Wireless Car Charger Holder and Xiaomi 70mai Dash Cam Pro at lowered prices.

On top of that, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money before placing your order. So without further ado, let’s delve into the details.

Smart Wireless Car Charger Holder

Designed to work with minimum configuration requirement of your the fast charge 10W adapter, the Smart Wireless Car Charger Holder delivers 10W of maximum power. Moreover, it supports mainstream wireless charging for a wide range of mobile phones except for the MIX2, MIX2s, and lower-key handsets including Nokia Lumia 929.

It strikes a perfect balance between technology and fashion by sporting an eye-catching twin color panel and adopting a state-of-the-art vacuum plating process. It has an auto-grip and release feature, QI smart identification and also supports QC3.0 fast charge.
Given it boasts these amazing features, it is understandable that the product carries a $49.99 price tag. Much to the relief of those living on a tight budget, the device is now available for only $38.99 on GeekBuying.

In order to extend this 22 percent discount, all you need to do is to apply coupon code GIZ_VKUBQUSO. The coupon helps you save $2.34 more by reducing the device’s original asking price to only $36.65 during the checkout process.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the wireless car charger.

Get 22% Off On Smart Wireless Car Charger Holder

Xiaomi 70mai Dash Cam Pro

This is the newest member of the 70mai family and it is loaded with several useful functions. Designed to deliver a safer driving experience, the 70mai Dash Cam Pro features robotic arms for hands-free mobile charging.

Moreover, it adopts a gravity-linkage design that ensures safer driving. The 70mai Pro can record even during parking mode, thanks to its time function and motion detection ability, which is backed by G-sensor.
The feature-laden Xiaomi 70mai Dash Cam Pro would normally set you back $129.99, but you can now buy it for only $84.99 on GeekBuying. Aside from taking advantage of this 35 percent discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_YAXPLAIX and get an extra $25 off.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the 70mai Dash Cam Pro further down to only $76.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo ends today.

Get 35% Off On Xiaomi 70mai Dash Cam Pro

Black Shark 2 to feature e-sports battery with 60 percent improved performance

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Jeet

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Mar 13, 2019

Black Shark, a gaming smartphone brand backed by Xiaomi, is all set to launch its third smartphone — Black Shark 2 in China next week, on 18th March. The company has so far launched two phones — Black Shark and Black Shark Helo.

For gaming smartphones, one of the critical factors is battery life and the company seems to work out a new solution for the upcoming smartphone. Black Shark CEO Peter said on Weibo that the phone will come with an e-sports grade battery.

He added that this will increase the charging and discharging performance by 60 percent, thanks to the optimized battery chemical system and tweaking the charge and discharge algorithm. He has also confirmed that the phone will come with Liquid Cooling 3.0 technology.

Earlier, the phone passed through AnTuTu under the model name, BlackShark Skywalker, powered by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset. The device packs 8GB + 128GB memory configuration, but we know for sure that there’s a higher-end model, with 12GB of RAM on board, which was spotted on Geekbench a couple of days back.

The listing has also confirmed that the phone will come with a display having 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. Finally, the phone manages to score 359,973, which is pretty average for the new Snapdragon 855 chipset.

The smartphone has also passed through 3C certification which confirmed that the phone will come with 27W fast charging, same as the Xiaomi Mi 9. A recently leaked hands-on image also gave us a glimpse of the new camera arrangement of the phone, vertically aligned dual cameras at the back.

To know for sure about the phone’s specifications, pricing, and availability information, we’ll have to wait until the official launch event, which is scheduled on 18th March in China. Xiaomi is also holding an event on the same day to launch Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7, and a few other products.

Vivo X27 key specs like 48MP triple camera, 8 GB + 256 GB and 4,000mAh battery officially confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 13, 2019

Vivo will be launching the Vivo X27 smartphone on March 19. The handset has already appeared with full specifications on TENAA. Through Weibo, the Chinese manufacturer has now confirmed some of the key specifications of the Vivo X27 smartphone.

The first teaser shown below states that the Vivo X27 will be arriving with 8 GB of RAM. It would be equipped with a large inbuilt storage of 256 GB. The smartphone will be featuring a big battery of 4,000mAh capacity. Even though it is not mentioned, it is speculated to come equipped with 22.5W rapid charging support through USB-C.

The second teaser talks about the photography features of the Vivo X27. The handset will be equipped with a triple camera unit on its rear with 48-megapixel primary sensor. Rumors are rife that it could be the Sony IMX586 48-megapixel sensor. The teaser reveals that the phone will be able to offerings users with wide-angle mode and night view mode. There is a possibility that the company could be hinting on the presence of wide-angle lens and a dedicated sensor for capturing optimized shots in dark conditions.

Read More: Vivo S1 tipped to rival with Realme and Xiaomi in India

The Vivo V1829A/T model that was approved by TENNA authority around two weeks ago is believed to be the Vivo X27 smartphone. Recent reports have revealed that the Vivo X27 will have a lower version powered by Snapdragon 675 and a higher model with Snapdragon 710 chipset. Probably, the higher variant could be equipped with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB of native storage.

The handset will be featuring a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED notch-less display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution. For shooting selfies, it will come with a pop-up selfie snapper of 16-megapixel. The triple camera setup on the rear is expected to feature Sony IMX586 48-megapixel sensor + 13-megapixel super wide-angle lens + 5-megapixel depth sensor. The smartphone may come in two colors like Peacock Blue and Garlic Gold. The SD675 and SD710 editions of the Vivo X27 could be respectively priced at 3,198 Yuan (~$476) and 3,598 Yuan (~$536) in China.

Huawei P30 Pro Antutu listing reveals some of the key specifications

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Jeet

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Mar 13, 2019

Huawei is all set to launch its new flagship smartphone lineup — Huawei P30 series at a launch event in Paris, France on 26th March. Under its P30 series, the company is expected to launch three smartphones — Huawei P30, P30 Pro, and P30 Lite.

Now, ahead of the official launch, the Huawei P30 Pro has been listing on Antutu benchmarking portal with model number VOG-L29. The listing also confirms some of the key specifications of this upcoming flagship smartphone and reveals that the device scored 286,152.

The smartphone carries support for 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and is powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 octa-core chipset. It packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage and we expect the company to offer other variants as well. The phone has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera and a 40-megapixel primary camera sensor on the back.

According to the previous leaks, the Huawei P30 Pro will come with a 6.5-inch curved OLED display along with an in-display fingerprint reader. Along with the triple rear camera setup, the smartphone will also have an additional 3D ToF (Time of Flight) sensor. While the phone’s battery capacity information is not yet known, it’s been revealed that the P30 Pro will offer 40W rapid charging support.

Prior to the launch of Huawei P30 series smartphones on 26th March, the company is gearing up to launch the Huawei Nova 4e in China on 14th March, which reportedly is the Chinese variant of the upcoming P30 Lite smartphone.

Pre-Order 360 S6 Automatic Robotic Vacuum Cleaner For Just $359.99 On Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 13, 2019

Much to the relief of those who like keeping their surrounding clean and tidy all the time, the market is crammed with all sorts of robotic vacuum cleaners. While these devices are capable of handling the daunting task of cleaning, they’d usually set you back a pretty penny.
If you are in the market for a cost-effective robotic vacuum cleaner that doesn’t cost a bomb, Gearbest’s got you back.

The Chinese online store known for offering the country’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices is now giving its users a chance to pre-order the 360 S6 automatic robotic vacuum cleaner at a heavily discounted price.

Before we check out more details about the 360 S6, here’s everything you need to know about the aforesaid discount. The 360 S6 Automatic Robotic Vacuum Cleaner usually carries a steep $418.39 price tag, but it has gone up for pre-order bearing a presale price of just $359.99 on Gearbest.

An absolute steal at this price, the 360 S6 automatic robotic vacuum cleaner delivers a powerful 1800Pa large suction without any sort of leakage.

Moreover, it features with LDS lidar scanning and adopts SLAM algorithm to draw accurate maps. The device is also equipped with a multi-sensor collaborative obstacle avoidance feature.

Controlling the 360 S6 automatic robotic vacuum cleaner remotely is child’s play. You can use an APP to monitor the cleaning progress in real time. Aside from that, you can set a barred area with the help of your mobile phone to ensure the robot does not access it.

It uses the H11 grade washable high-efficiency HEPA filter screen to block 99% of dust impurities and keeps indoor air safe from secondary pollution. Furthermore, it has a built-in cliff sensor that ensures it does not fall from a height.
You can visit this link to check out the rest of the specifications and take full advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the white color version of the robotic vacuum cleaner. With pre-orders already placed at the time of writing, the presale price will only be valid for six days.

Get 14% Off On 360 S6 Automatic Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

Realme claims to have sold over 210,000 units of Realme 3 in India

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Jeet

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Mar 13, 2019

A few weeks ago, Realme launched its latest budget smartphone — Realme 3, for a starting price of Rs. 8,999. Yesterday, the phone went on sale for the first time in India. While the phone sold out in its first flash sale at 12:00 PM, the company hosted another flash sale at 08:00 PM.

Now, the company has revealed that it has managed to sell more than 210,000 units of the Realme 3 smartphone in India. The numbers are the combined sales through online marketplace Flipkart and the company’s own online store.

The Realme 3 comes in two variants — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. The 3GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 8,999 (approximately $129) while the 4GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 10,999, roughly $158. However, the company had announced that the pricing is for the first million buyers only, indicating that the pricing could go up after it hits the mark.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.2-inch Dewdrop display that carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. It offers an aspect ratio of 19:9 and 450nits of brightness and is shielded by Gorilla Glass 3.

The MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core processor drives the smartphone along with 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The back panel of the Realme 3 is equipped with a fingerprint sensor. For convenient unlocking experience, the Realme 3 carries support for AI face unlock.

It comes with a dual camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture. For shooting selfies, the Realme 3 features a 13-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The Realme 3 is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 6 custom interface on top. The phone is powered by a 4230mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

To check out the review of Realme 3, click here.

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Redmi Note 7 new variant 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage available in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 13, 2019

Redmi Note 7 has been available in 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage models in China. A new variant of the phone featuring 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage has been silently made available for purchase on the official online store of Xiaomi in China.

The Redmi Note 7v was unveiled on Jan. 10 in China. A week after its launch, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had carried out a poll on Jan. 18 to find out which variant of the Redmi Note 7 is popular among the fans. Interestingly, the poll also included some unreleased variants such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The poll had revealed that the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage was most desirable model.

On the very same day, the TENNA telecom authority had certified the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model for the Redmi Note 7 which indicated that Redmi may announce it soon. Finally, the new variant has been made available for purchase. As it can be seen in the below screenshot, the 4 GB + 128 GB Note 7 is now available for purchase with a price tag of 1,499 Yuan (~$223).

The new model costs 100 Yuan more than the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. The other two variants such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage are respectively priced at 999 Yuan (~$149) and 1,199 Yuan (~$179).

The Redmi Note 7 features a waterdrop-style notch screen of 6.3 inches. It carries support for full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The glass rear of the phone features a fingerprint scanner and a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. It is equipped with a 13-megapixel selfie snapper. It houses a 4,000mAh battery to keep the lights on. The handset supports 18W fast charging through USB-C.

Read More: Redmi Note 7 has 18 months warranty thanks to improved FFR

Redmi will be debuting the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi 7 smartphones in China on March 18. The Note 7 Pro comes with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup, Snapdragon 675, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The rest of its specs are same as Note 7. The Redmi 7 will be coming with 6.2-inch waterdrop-style notch display, Snapdragon 632, up to 4 GB of RAM, up to 64 GB of storage, 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera, 8-megapixel selfie camera and 4,000mAh battery. Redmi is also expected to announce some more devices alongside the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi 7 phones through next week’s launch event.

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Buy Huawei WATCH GT Sports And Huami AMAZFIT Verge 3 Smart Watches At Reduced Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 13, 2019

We live in a fast-paced society where health is often neglected. Thankfully, leading manufacturers offer a wide range of fitness gadgets like smartwatches and fitness bands that monitor your activities and keep a track of your health.There are no prizes for guessing, these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

In a bid to make top-end smartwatches available to fitness purists who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartwatch, GeekBuying is now offering the Huawei WATCH GT Sports and Huami AMAZFIT Verge 3 at reduced prices.

If mere discounts don’t impress you much, it might interest you to know that you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout. We’ll reveal more detail about that in just a bit.

Huawei WATCH GT Sports Smart Watch

Equipped with an eye-catching 1.39 Inch AMOLED HD display with a high screen resolution of 454×454 pixels, the WATCH GT Sports is an irresistible smartwatch from the Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer.

The device can efficiently monitor the wearer’s pulses along with both active and resting heart rate changes and deliver a professional heart rate report. It adopts TruckSeen 3.0 intelligent heart rate monitoring, coupled with AI smart heart rate algorithm for a flawless and non-stop heart rate monitoring.
In order to get your hands on the WATCH GT Sports, you’d normally end up shelling out $299.99, but the coveted smartwatch has now gone up for sale bearing a reduced price of just $179.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 40 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.

Moreover, you can use coupon code GIZ_LYBUWWSS and get an extra $50 off before placing your order. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the smartwatch further down to only $169.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout.

You can visit the promotion page by following this link and grab the discount, which is valid for the black color version of the smartwatch. Alternatively, you can avail a 30 percent off on the white-tinted WATCH GT Sports smartwatch.

Get 40% Off On Huawei WATCH GT Sports Smart Watch

Huami AMAZFIT Verge 3 Smart Watch

Despite sporting a large 1.3 Inch AMOLED display with 360×360 pixels resolution, the AMAZFIT Verge 3 smartwatch comfortably fits the width of the wrist for a pleasant wearing experience for a longer duration. It boasts eleven sports modes such as running, indoor running, trail running, walking etc.

Aside from that, the AMAZFIT Verge 3 adopts a new generation of high-precision optical sensors and algorithms for delivering precise monitoring and ensuring lower power consumption. It features a heart rate recording function that enables you to monitor changes in your heart rate throughout the day.
While the aforesaid features completely justify the steep $239.99 price tag the AMAZFIT Verge 3 usually carries, you can now buy it for only $159.99 on GeekBuying. You can extend this 33 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_WGAQCRPM.

The above-mentioned coupon helps you save $30 by reducing the device’s retail price to just $149.99. You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the deep gray color version of the smartwatch.

You can also avail a 38 percent off on the blue and white color versions of the AMAZFIT Verge 3 smartwatch. Regrettably, the promo is slated to end in just four days.

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Huawei Nova 4e renders leak color variants and design ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 13, 2019

The Huawei Nova 4e is scheduled to go official on March 14 in China. Several details on its specs have already appeared in recent reports. As far as the appearance of the phone is concerned, a couple of case renders have appeared in the recent past to reveal that it will be equipped with a waterdrop-style notch screen and a rear-mounted triple camera setup. Ahead of tomorrow’s launch, the renders of the Nova 4e have appeared to reveal its color variants and design.

The Huawei Nova 4e will be available in three colors in China such as Pearl White, Magic Night Black and Garnet Blue. The images confirm the presence of a waterdrop notch enabled display and a glass rear featuring a vertical triple camera setup and a regular fingerprint reader. The Garnet Blue edition is a gradient color that appears blue at the top and purple towards the bottom.

Recent reports have revealed that the Huawei Nova 4e will be equipped with a 6.15-inch IPS LCD display that will offer full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2312 pixels. The Kirin 710 SoCv that works at a clocking speed of up to 2.2 GHz powers the smartphone.

The EMUI 9 based Android 9 Pie is expected to arrive preloaded on the Nova 4e. The smartphone will be packed with a 3,240mAh battery that will come with support for 18W rapid charging. For capturing selfies, the Nova 4e will be featuring a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. The back panel of the phone could be equipped with 24-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup.

Read More: Huawei P30 Pro hits Geekbench with Kirin 980 and 8GB RAM

The Nova 4e is expected to release in China in two models such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The pricing of these variants are currently under the wraps. The same handset is expected to sell as Huawei P30 Lite in European markets. The Chinese manufacturer will be launching the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro flagship phones on March 26 in Paris, France. It is speculated the P30 Lite mid-ranger may also debut alongside the P30 and P30 Pro on the said date.

Get Great Discounts On Home & Garden Items On AliExpress

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 13, 2019

With Spring just around the corner, it is imperative for you to consider buying products that make you keep your home and garden well-groomed and tidy.

Taking that into consideration, AliExpress has launched a new promotion, wherein the Alibaba-owned online retail service will be doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide range of products that come in handy in day to day life.

Dubbed as ‘Create an Inviting Space,’ this recently kicked-off promo offers up to a whopping 59 percent off on home and garden items. In order to ensure users can effortlessly find what they’re looking for, items bearing discounted prices have been split into various categories.

The first section dubbed ‘Top Stores’ features multiple stores that you can visit to avail noteworthy discounts on specific brands. For the sake of an instance, you can visit the LOMVUM store and check out the brand’s top selling items. Likewise, you can visit the Prostomer Tool store and get great discounts on a slew of products.

The next category on the promotion page is called ‘The Bestsellers’ and it features select items that have gone up for sale bearing reduced prices. Aside from that, you can check out the rest of the categories including Tools, Home & Garden, Home Improvement, Lights & Lighting, and Furniture.

More importantly, all items included in the aforesaid categories are currently up for grabs bearing heavily discounted prices. For example, the 3D DIY Family Wedding Photo tree which is added under the ‘Home & Garden’ section is now available for a lowered price of just $8.80. This is a 20 percent drop in the item’s original selling price of $11.

Similarly, you can grab significant discounts on other items that have been included in the other categories. You can follow this link to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts before the promo comes to an end.

Check Out Create An Inviting Space Promo

Vivo S1 tipped to rival with Realme and Xiaomi in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 13, 2019

The rumor mill has been claiming since the past few days that Vivo will be introducing a new S-series of smartphones by launching the Vivo S1. In fact, the Vivo V1831A/T smartphone that has been recently approved by China’s TENAA authority is believed to be the Vivo S1 phone. A Vivo India executive whose name has been withheld for obvious reasons has revealed to 91mobiles that the company is planning to launch the S lineup of phones In India too.

Vivo’s Y and V series of smartphones are available for purchase both online and offline. However, the upcoming Vivo S-series will be reportedly sold as online-exclusive products. The S lineup is expected to rival with Realme and Xiaomi devices. The Vivo S1 is speculated to be priced between Rs. 10,000 (~$145) and Rs. 15,000 (~$215).

It has been also revealed that the specifications and features of the Vivo S1 will be more or less same as the Vivo V15 that is scheduled to go on sale in India on March 15. The V15 will be selling in the country for Rs. 22,990 (~$330). There is a possibility that the Vivo S1 will be equipped with a notch-less display, a triple camera setup and a pop-out selfie shooter. Since it is expected to cost under Rs. 15,000 (~$215), it may come with inferior specs compared to the Vivo V15.

Vivo V1831A/T - Vivo S1 — Vivo V1831A/T – Vivo S1

Read More: Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Oppo F11 Pro vs Vivo V15 Pro: Specs Comparison

Recent reports have revealed that Vivo may announce the Vivo S1 smartphone in China alongside the Vivo X27 series of smartphones on March 19. The TENAA appearance of the Vivo V1831A/T has revealed that it comes with a 6.59-inch IPS LCD display that supports full HD+ resolution. The Helio P70 SoC is expected to power the device with 6 GB of RAM. It may include an internal storage of 128 GB. For more storage, it will come with a microSD card slot. The smartphone will be drawing power from 4,000mAh battery.

Instead of the 32-megapixel front camera available on the Vivo V15, the Vivo S1 is expected to arrive with a lower 24.8-megapixel selfie snapper. The back panel of the phone will include triple rear cameras and a fingerprint scanner. Its triple camera setup will include a 12-megapixel lens, an 8-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor. In China, it could be priced under 2,000 Yuan (~$298).

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Get Great Discounts On Smart Home Products On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 13, 2019

While there’s no dearth of household products that can transform your home into a smart home, these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook. In a bid to make top-end smart devices available to its cost-conscious users, Banggood has now launched a new promo.

Dubbed as ‘Home Smart,’ the recently kicked-off promo gives Banggood users an unmissable chance to get their tech greedy hands on a wide range of smart home devices.

On top of that, those buying two items on the promotion page will be eligible to receive an extra 10 percent discount.

In order to make the search process simple and quick, Banggood has split all smart home products featured on the promo page into different categories. More importantly, all items included in the aforesaid categories are now available for considerably reduced prices.

The ‘Recommended’ section features the DIGOO DG-TH1180 LCD Negative Indoor Outdoor Digital Thermometer, the Xiaomi Mijia Smart Home Zigbee Wireless Smart Switch, the DIGOO DG-C11 Hygrometer Clock Digital Thermometer and lots more.

You can grab noteworthy discounts on all items included in the above-mentioned section.

For instance, the DIGOO DG-C11 would normally set you back $12.75, but you can now buy it for only $5.99 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 53 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.
If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a cost-effective weather station that doesn’t compromise on quality, you can head straight to the next category called ‘Weather Station.’ The section is rife with Digoo branded weather stations that you can buy without emptying your pocket.

If you fancy protecting your home with a home security system, you’re highly likely to end up spending a lot of money, but that’s about to change. Banggood is doling out significant discounts on a slew of devices that secure your family and property.

For example, the DIGOO W01f WIFI Security IP camera usually retails for $45.59, but it is currently available bearing a $34.16 price sticker under the ‘Home Security System’ section. Likewise, you can get great discounts on the rest of the products included in the category.

The ‘Smart Home System’ section features all sorts of items including the Digoo RC-13 Smart RF Controller, Digoo DG-ROSA 433MHz Wireless DIY Standalone Alarm Siren, Broadlink MP1 Smart Home Wifi Timing Plug Power Strip 4 Ports and lots more. Banggood users will be able to purchase these items as well as all the other items included on the promotion page at lowered prices.

You can visit the promotion page and check out all the smart home products by following this link. Note that the discounts will only be valid for a limited period of time.

Check Out Banggood’s Home Smart Promo

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Global Version Has Gone Up For Sale Carrying $499 Price Tag On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 13, 2019

Xiaomi took the wraps off its long-awaited Mi 9 smartphone in February this year and was made available to the public earlier this month. Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, the Mi 9 became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans.
The phone boasts an impressive array of features including a mammoth screen that made an instant hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos and playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device. Aside from that, it packs a powerful processor and a highly competent GPU, under the hood.

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the recently unveiled handset, it might interest you to know that the Xiaomi Mi 9 has gone up for sale on Giztop. The Chinese online store is offering the global version of the Mi 9 for $499.

The Mi 9 global version ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite multimedia content. Here are the rest of the features that are likely to sweep you off your feet.

6.39-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+ display with 2340×1080 pixels resolution
7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Kryo 485 processor, up to 2.84GHz
Adreno 640 GPU
Sony 48MP+16MP+12MP Triple rear cameras
20MP AI selfie camera
6GB LP-DDR4X 2133MHz RAM
64GB/128GB UFS2.1 flash storage
MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie OS
3300mAh battery with 20W wireless charging and super-fast 27W wired charging
5th generation In-Display Fingerprint Scanner
Multi-function NFC
Dual GPS
Multi-language supported (English, Spain, French, German, Russian etc.)
4G LTE Speed
Dual SIM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) with dual standby

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the rest of the specifications and get your hands on the Xiaomi Mi 9 Global Version from Giztop without wasting time.

Buy Xiaomi Mi 9 Global Version

Snapdragon 675-powered Hisense U30 to launch on March 14 at AWE 2019

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 12, 2019

After first showing it off at CES 2019 back in January, Hisense is finally ready to bring the Hisense U30 to the market.

The Hisense U30 is technically the first phone powered by the Snapdragon 675 processor but the delay in coming to the market has seen it get overtaken by the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Meizu Note9.

Hisense released a short video today on its Weibo page announcing it has a launch event scheduled for March 14. Although the video and the original Weibo post didn’t specify it is the Hisense U30, the video shows the back of the device and one can see the familiar leather back of the Hisense U30.

The event will actually take place during the 2019 edition of the Appliance and Electronics World Expo (AWE) which will begin on Thursday, March 14 and run till Sunday, March 17.

The Hisense U30 will come with a 6.3-inch 1080 x 2340 display with a punch hole for the front camera. It will have up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. On its back are dual cameras – a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary depth sensor. Its front-facing camera is a 20MP sensor.

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Huawei P30 Pro hits Geekbench with Kirin 980 and 8GB RAM

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 12, 2019

We still have two more weeks before the launch of the Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro. We already know some of its specs but others are still under wraps. While we wait for the launch day to arrive, the P30 Pro has been spotted on Geekbench.

Benchmarked as the Huawei VOG-L29 (VOG is short for Vogue, its codename), the P30 Pro runs Android 9 Pie. It has 8GB of RAM and its processor has a base frequency of 1.80 GHz. This is the Kirin 980 even though the benchmark result doesn’t specifically say so.

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There are two results on Geekbench. In one, the Huawei P30 Pro scored 3289 points in the single-core test and 9817 points in the multi-core test. For the second result, the scores are a bit lower – 3251 points for the single-core test and 9670 points for the multi-core test.

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Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Oppo F11 Pro vs Vivo V15 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 12, 2019

Samsung totally renewed the Galaxy A series with completely different devices. Among the first ones from the renewed line-up, there is Samsung Galaxy A50, which the Korean giant just launched in the global market. Given its several impressive specifications and its interesting price, we think it is worth comparing the new A50 with two important devices released in the last period. We are talking about the Oppo F11 Pro and Vivo V15 Pro, two amazing upper-midrange phones with pop-up cameras. Is Samsung at the same level as its Chinese competition with its midrange offer? With this specs comparison, we will help you find out.

Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Oppo F11 Pro vs Vivo V15 Pro

	Samsung Galaxy A50	Oppo F11 Pro	Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm	161.3 x 76.1 x 8.8 mm, 190 grams	157.3 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm, 185 grams
DISPLAY	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 397 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2316 pixels, 404 ppi, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Samsung Exynos 9610, octa-core 2.3 GHz	MediaTek Helio P70, octa-core 2.1 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, Funtouch OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 25 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 and f/2.2 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging 15W	4000 mAh, fast charging with VOOC 3.0	3700 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, pop-up front camera	Dual SIM slot

Design

Oddly, despite being upper-midrange devices, all these handsets come with a plastic body, and that is not the top of elegance. But Oppo F11 Pro and Vivo V15 Pro have an important added value: the pop-up camera which makes the design cleaner and the screen-to-body ratio very high without the need for a notch. I personally like the Vivo V15 Pro more because, besides having a pop-up camera and no notch, it even comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner which makes the rear side even cleaner. I even like more its gradient color variant.

Display

It is a hard fight between Samsung Galaxy A50 and Vivo V15 Pro, even though the Oppo F11 Pro has the advantage of boasting a bigger panel. Vivo V15 Pro comes with the Super AMOLED technology and 100 percent of DCI-P3 coverage, so it should offer a better color reproduction. Further, it does not have a notch, unlike the Samsung Galaxy A50.

Specs & Software

Vivo V15 Pro wins even when it comes to the hardware side. It has a definitely more powerful chipset: the new Snapdragon 675 that is also found on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. It is the best midrange SoC by Qualcomm alongside the Snapdragon 710 and it offers blazing speeds. Further, the Vivo V15 Pro is the only phone of this trio to come with up to 8 GB of RAM. And it also has a micro SD dedicated slot that allows using the dual SIM slot and the micro SD at the same time. The second place goes to Samsung Galaxy A50 and its Exynos 9610 built with a 10 nm production process. I would not go for the Oppo F11 Pro because it does not have a micro SD slot. All the handsets run a customized Android version, but I personally prefer Samsung’s one due to its smarter additional features, even though a lot of people think it is too heavy.

Camera

On the paper, the most impressive cameras belong to the Vivo V15 Pro. First of all, it comes with an amazing triple camera on the rear side, composed of a main 48 MP sensor, a secondary ultrawide sensor and a depth sensor, which can record video with 4K resolution. Further, it has a stunning 32 MP front camera for selfies which allows capturing very high definition photos. It is still a midrange setup, but it remains impressive. We give the second place to the camera department of the Samsung Galaxy A50 with a bright aperture for the main 25 MP sensor, a secondary ultrawide lens, and a depth sensor. The last place goes to the Oppo F11 Pro, but it does not mean that it is disappointing. It still has a great dual camera with a 48 MP main sensor just like the Vivo V15 Pro.

Battery

The battery life is a strong point of all of these handsets. Samsung Galaxy A50 and Oppo F11 Pro should be the longest lasting ones because they boast a big 4000 mAh battery. Given the AMOLED display and the SoC built with a 10 nm production process, Samsung Galaxy A50 should have a slightly longer battery life than Oppo F11 Pro. Vivo V15 Pro has a smaller 3700 mAh battery, so it is unlikely that it will reach its opponents. All the devices are equipped with a fast charging technology, but Vivo V15 Pro should be able to charge faster due to its smaller battery size and higher power for the fast charging technology (18W). According to the company, Vivo V15 Pro can reach 24 percent in just 15 minutes of charging.

Price

Vivo V15 Pro wins this comparison because of its better performances, amazing cameras, and innovative design, but it costs more: about €360/$405 in Asia. You can grab a unit of the Samsung Galaxy A50 in the global market for €350/$395, while Oppo F11 Pro costs about €320/$360.

Read More: Oppo F11 with MediaTek Helio P70 chipset and 4GB RAM announced in India for Rs. 19,990 ($283)

Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Oppo F11 Pro vs Vivo V15 Pro: PROs and CONS

Oppo F11 Pro

PROs

Pop-up camera
Big battery
Very fast charging
More affordable

CONS

No micro SD slot

Samsung Galaxy A50

PROs

Big battery
Sleek display
Micro SD dedicated slot
In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

Less impressive design

Vivo V15 Pro

PROs

Great display
Nice cameras
Micro SD dedicated slot
Good hardware

CONS

Smaller battery