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Get 18% Off On Lenovo Z5 Pro Smartphone

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Feb 23, 2019

Even months after hitting the store shelves, the Lenovo Z5 Pro continues to garner huge popularity among smartphone lovers.Inspired by the phone’s undying demand, the Chinese multinational technology company is now giving its loyal fanbase a chance to buy two variants of the Lenovo Z5 Pro at reduced prices.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discounts, you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout. We’ll show how in just a bit.

Lenovo Z5 Pro (6GB RAM, 128GB ROM)

While you’d normally end up shelling out $575.99 in order to get your hands on this variant of the Z5 Pro that comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage capacity, you can now buy it for just $469.99 on GeekBuying.

This 18 percent discount can be extended by applying coupon code GIZ_BJTHCNXF at checkout.

The coupon helps you save $50 more by reducing the retail price of the phone to just $419.99 before you place your order.

You can head straight to this link to grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Lenovo Z5 Pro (6GB RAM, 64GB ROM)

Alternatively, you can go for the slightly smaller variant of the Z5 Pro smartphone that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity.

This variant usually carries a $457.99 price tag, but you can now get your hands on it if you are willing to shell out just $409.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 10 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price. But that’s not all.
Aside from taking full advantage of the discount, you can coupon code GIZ_TIGTBTLM and get an extra $40 off.

In other words, you can bring the original selling price of this variant further down to $369.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon during the checkout process.

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The Lenovo Z5 Pro is quite an irresistible smartphone that sports an extra large 6.39 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

It is powered by Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 processor and packs a competent Adreno 616 GPU, under the hood.

On the optics front, the dual-SIM phone houses a 16.0MP+8.0MP dual-camera setup at the back and 24.0MP+16.0MP front cameras for self-portraits and face-to-face video chat.

Moreover, the phone runs ZUI10 OS based on Android 8.1 Oreo and is backed by a non-removable 3350mAh Lithium battery that offers a standby time of up to 2-3 days.

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Lenovo’s Mobile Business Group posts first worldwide profit since it acquired Motorola in 2014

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 22, 2019

Lenovo Group today announced results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2018, and it was all positives. The brand posted a group revenue of $14 billion which is its highest group revenue in four years. The revenue is also up 8.5% YOY (12.8% YOY excluding currency impact). The Chinese tech giant also recorded strong pre-tax income of US$350 million (up 133% and over US$200 million higher than that of the previous year.

This is an all-time record for the company as all businesses continued to report profit improvements. The aspect that caught our attention the most is the mobile business group which posted its first worldwide profit since the acquisition of Motorola in October 2014. Lenovo has in recent times focused on reducing cost while still maintaining quality and that may have been the masterstroke. The company has been able to streamline its product portfolio and focus on core markets. One of its stronghold with the Motorola brand is North Amera and it did achieve a breakthrough quarter with volumes outgrowing the market by a staggering 40 points. Furthermore, the mobile business’ focus on other regions yielded results, worthy of mention, is Latin America. Lenovo retained the number two position in Latin America, despite currency fluctuations and supply constraints.

The Lenovo mobile phone gained notoriety for the seemingly deceptive hype preceding the launch of a new phone but that is usually overshadowed by the impressive design and specs that usually accompany the new product. The new products under the Lenovo brand helped the company to build on the momentum quadrupling revenue and reporting strong growth in PTI margin.

On the whole, the Group recorded a net profit of US$233 million for the fiscal quarter, significantly improved from the net loss of US$289 million in the same quarter of last year. Basic earnings per share in the third fiscal quarter was 1.96 US cents or 15.35 HK cents. The Intelligent Devices Group (IDG) posted record revenue and profit; powered by its third straight quarter since the inception of revenue growth – up 6.2% YOY to US$12.4 billion. During the quarter, the PC and Smart Devices (PCSD) business under IDG reported US$10.7 billion in revenue, up 11.6% YOY, and sequentially extending the Group’s momentum from the previous quarter. PC revenue grew 16% YOY, outperforming the market by more than 17 points with PTI margin also improving by 1 percentage point. Lenovo maintained its position as the world’s undisputed leader in PC sales with a record market share of 24.6%. A focus on high-growth and premium segments saw Workstations, Thin and Light devices, and Visuals revenue outgrow the market by more than 30 points, Gaming by 16 points and Chromebook by over 220 points.

Further, Lenovo’s Data Center Group (DCG) posted its fifth consecutive quarter of profit growth (PTI margin up 3.6 percentage points YOY) on a 31% YOY increase in revenue to US$1.6 billion. In fact, DCG recorded YOY revenue growth in all geographies, highlighted by triple-digit growth in North America, and double-digit growth in Asia-Pacific, EMEA and Latin America. Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) revenue grew by almost 70% YOY. The Group not only remained number one on the TOP500 list of supercomputers globally but also increased its lead according to data for IDC.

Xiaomi’s PR Head dismisses rumor that it is planning to blacklist uncertified apps installation

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 22, 2019

Recently, a rumour emerged on China’s microblogging platform Weibo that Xiaomi was planning to provide app whitelisting feature on its smartphones whereby uncertified apps won’t install. For clarity, app whitelisting is the practice of specifying an index of approved software applications that are permitted to be present and active on a smartphone. The goal is to protect the phone and networks from potentially harmful applications.

The rumour was specific that the feature would come to Xiaomi smartphones sold in Mainland China, that it has been tested in house and is expected to go live in March. Existing Xiaomi users will be required to update their phones or face some restrictions until they do. Also, the feature will be pre-installed on new Mi phones in the feature. Even though the feature may have some usefulness, it isn’t going to be a popular one with fans who would like to have the freedom to install any app of choice on their phone. So it is no surprise that Xiaomi’s PR unit head Xu Jieyu was quick to come out to that it is a rumour. He did not expatiate but we take it that the company has any such plans.

However, the rumour may have some weight, as it also claims users will not be able to flash/root their phones anymore. Xiaomi has already implemented the inability for users of the MIUI China ROM to flash the Global MIUI ROM on their MI phones and vice versa. Thus, there is the possibility the company will stop it entirely. Also, for global ROM users, apps are usually installed from the PlayStore which ensures they meet security standard. Any app that falls short is usually removed from the store by Google. But such feature may not be available in China where Google services are banned.

Redmi Note 7 Pro is finally launching in China next week

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Feb 22, 2019

Earlier this year, Redmi launched its first smartphone after splitting from its parent company Xiaomi to work independently — Redmi Note 7. The phone has been popular in China, the only country where it has been launched, selling in in mere minutes in each of its flash sales.

Ever since the Redmi Note 7 has been launched, there have been lots of rumors related to its bigger sibling — the Redmi Note 7 Pro. While the phone has been expected to make its debut soon, no specific timeframe was known, until now.

Today, Redmi president Lu Weibing confirmed through a post of Chinese microblogging platform Weibo that the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be launched in China next week. However, he has not provided any specific launch date.

In the same thread, replying to comments of the users, he also hinted about the phone’s pricing. When asked about which one to choose from Redmi Note 7 and Mi 9, Lu Weibing replied that if the budget is around 2,000 (approximately $298), then choose Redmi Note 7 and if the budget is over 3,000 yuan (approximately $447), then go for Mi 9.

This suggests that the upcoming mid-range smartphone will be priced under 2,000 Yuan. We are expecting the pricing to start from around 1,500 yuan and go up to 2,000 yuan, depending on different variants based on the memory configuration.

While not much is known about the Redmi Note 7 Pro yet, it is expected to be a slightly upgraded version over the Redmi Note 7. The phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 675 chipset and will boast a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 camera instead of the Samsung GM1 sensor on the standard variant.

Additionally, the smartphone is also said to come with 18W fast-charging support out-of-the-box. It is expected to feature a 6.43-inch Full HD+ waterdrop notch display and is likely to have 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. It could run Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 and will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery. The phone is also expected to have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The Redmi Note 7, launched last month in China, comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 660 chipset, 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. It has a 48MP + 5MP camera setup on the back and a 13MP front-facing snapper with AI-based features.

Featuring a back-mounted fingerprint sensor, the phone runs Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 out-of-the-box. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology. While it supports 18W charging, the adopter needs to be purchased separately.

Xiaomi is scheduled to launch the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in the Indian market on 28th February, which will be sold exclusively through online marketplace Flipkart. However, the Redmi Note 7 Pro isn’t likely to make its debut in India soon.

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Realme 3 launch date in India is March 4

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Feb 22, 2019

The Realme 3 has been in the rumors since quite some time. The handset was expected to go official in the first quarter of the year. Today, the company has confirmed through a tweet that will be launching the Realme 3 smartphone on March 4.

The below shown launch poster released by Realme contains a starry pattern. A leaked photo of the Realme 3 smartphone that had surfaced yesterday had confirmed that it is equipped with a starry pattern on its rear shell. It appeared similar to the starry pattern that can be seen in the launch poster.

The poster confirms that the Realme 3 will be unveiled at 12:30 PM in India on March 4. Most of the specs of the Realme 3 are currently under the wraps. However, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed that it will be powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC.

Rumors have it that the phone could be equipped with a 6.3-inch waterdrop notch screen that will offer full HD+ resolution. The SoC of the phone could be supported by 4 GB of RAM. The rear side of the phone is fitted with a dual camera setup. It is speculated that it may include a 16-megapixel primary sensor and 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The back panel of the phone features a fingerprint scanner. It could be fueled by a 4,000mAh battery.

Read More: OPPO’s 10X Lossless zoom camera tech to be mass produced in the first half of 2019

The day after the Realme 3 will be announced, OPPO will be unleashing the OPPO F11 Pro smartphone in India. Only few details on the specs of the F11 Pro have surfaced so far. Rumors are rife that it could be powered by a new MediaTek chipset. The Helio P60 powered by the predecessor OPPO F9 Pro. Hence, the F11 Pro may feature Helio P70 or powerful MediaTek chip. The SoC could be equipped with 6 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128 GB.

OPPO has confirmed that the F11 Pro features a 6.5-inch notch-less display with a pop-up selfie camera of 32-megapixel. The rear side of the phone features a vertical dual camera setup with 48-megapixel primary sensor. The handset is expected to carry support for VOOC fast charging through USB-C. It will be available in two colors like Thunder Black and Aurora Green.

Meizu Note 9 records 175K+ AnTuTu scores with Snapdragon 675 and 6 GB RAM

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Feb 22, 2019

Meizu confirmed yesterday that it will be launching the Meizu Note 9 mid-range smartphone on March 6. The handset will be powered by the same Snapdragon 675 SoC that is present under the hood of the Vivo V15 Pro that was unveiled earlier this month. Today, the smartphone has appeared as “Meizu m1923” on AnTuTu benchmarks to confirm some of its key specs. On the benchmarking platform, the handset has recorded a score of 175,987.

The Snapdragon 675 chipset that is built with 11nm processing technology fuels the Meizu Note 9. The SoC includes Adreno 612 graphics. The below shown screenshot reveals that the SD675 chipset is accompanied by 6 GB of RAM on the device.

The Meizu Note 9 includes an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. It runs on Android 9 Pie OS. The display of the phone produces full HD+ resolution of 2244 x 1080 pixels.

The TENAA listing of the phone that had appeared earlier in this month had revealed the entire specs of the phone. The handset features a 6.2-inch display with a waterdrop notch. It carries support for full HD+ resolution. The handset is packed with a 4,000mAh battery. Meizu may include the support for 18W mCharge rapid charging technology on the device. Like the predecessor Meizu Note 8, the handset won’t be featuring support for microSD card slot. The back panel of the phone features a fingerprint scanner apart from the dual camera setup.

Read More: Meizu Zero crowdfunding secures 34% of the goal amount in 15 days

The front notch of the Meizu Note 9 is expected to house a 20-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the phone will be featuring a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. The company has reported used the 48-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor as the primary lens in the dual camera setup. The same camera sensor is also available on the Redmi Note 7 smartphone.

The Meizu Note 9 is expected to release with a price tag of 999 Yuan (~$148). This price tag will allow the smartphone to rival with the Redmi Note 7.

Samsung Galaxy S10+ emerges as the best camera for Selfie photos on DXOMark, ahead of the Mate 20 Pro

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 22, 2019

DXOMark released the camera rating of Xiaomi’s Mi 9 flagship immediately after it was announced on February 20 with indices showing the device comes with a lot of improvements in the camera aspect. The Mi 9 rear camera ranked as the third best smartphone camera for video and still photography. Xiaomi didn’t get to hold that title for long as the DXOMrk rating for the new Samsung Galaxy S10+ has been released and it is awesome.

According to the ranking, the Galaxy S10 Plus had an overall score of 109 which places it on the same place with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro. But in the aspect of still photography, the Galaxy S10 Plus emerged as one of the overall best phone cameras. It polled a score of 114 for still photos, same with the Huawei duo. While for video it scores 97 which is the same with the Mate 20 Pro but 1 point behind the P20 Pro.

With these scores, it may seem the Galaxy S10+is in the same class with the Huawei duo but wait until you see the front camera. DXOmark recently started reviewing selfie camera and the dual selfie camera on the device was rated. The Galaxy S10 Plus gave a convincing show with a score of 96, way higher than the Mate 20 Pro (75) and the P20 Pro (72).

Donald Trump wants 6G network in the US, while companies still testing 5G

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Feb 22, 2019

The US President seems to be in a hurry, as he wants 6G rollout very soon in the country. Well, it is quite surprising to see that Donald Trump is talking about 6G. In the recent tweets, the president of the US announced that he’d like to see 6G availability in the country “as soon as possible.” Although, it not clear why Trump is so keen on bringing the 6G in the US. Although, it can be linked to Chinese companies huge involvement in building 5G networks.

In a pair of tweets, US President Donald Trump said that American companies must step up efforts or get left behind. He emphasized on the availability of the 5G and moreover 6G networks as soon as possible. In actual, Donal Trump tweeted, “I want 5G, and even 6G, technology in the United States as soon as possible. It is far more powerful, faster and smarter than the current standard.” In order to speed up implementation of the new technologies, Trump further added that “American companies must step up their efforts, or get left behind. There is no reason that we should be lagging behind on..”

I want 5G, and even 6G, technology in the United States as soon as possible. It is far more powerful, faster, and smarter than the current standard. American companies must step up their efforts, or get left behind. There is no reason that we should be lagging behind on………

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 21, 2019

The tweets are addressing the concerns of the US president that Chinese companies are leading in 5G technologies development. Even though he tweeted that the administration won’t block any more advanced technologies in order to favor local players. The saying is conflicting with the works the US administration has done in the past by blocking some Chinese companies from selling 5G equipments.

The comments came after the Korean Giant, Samsung launched a 5G compatible device. The new Samsung Galaxy S10 will give “the power of 5G in consumers’ hands” said the company. The new technology will allow users to download games, full TV shows within a few minutes or seconds. Users will be able to play graphics enriched cloud games without any virtual lag. The new 5G technology will make real-time 4k video calls a reality.

….something that is so obviously the future. I want the United States to win through competition, not by blocking out currently more advanced technologies. We must always be the leader in everything we do, especially when it comes to the very exciting world of technology!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 21, 2019

Various US telecom carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint are working onto bringing the 5G availability through the US very soon. Even the carriers are building partnerships with the major smartphone manufacturers to bring 5G into reality. Recently, Samsung has partnered with the Verizon and AT&T to launch the new Galaxy S10 5G in the country. In a leap ahead, Samsung has partnered with AT&T to create America’s first manufacturing-focused 5G innovation zone.

Currently, the United States is lagging behind China and South Korea in readiness for 5G. A report by CTIA even cited some reasons about why the US is still behind these countries.

Talking about 6G, then some researchers are working onto underpin the key points if the next-gen technology. A researcher and director of New York University’s NYU Wireless program, Theodore Rappaport said that “I’m glad he [Trump] is talking about it, It’s time to start talking about what 6G will be.”

Read More: Trump says made in China smartphones and laptops including iPhone may get hit with 10-25% tariffs

Recent tweets can be taken as a speed up call for American telecom carriers to bring 5G and concerning technologies to reality in the United States.

Do share your views about Trump’s recent tweets with us via comments below.

Huawei opening its first store outside of China by summers

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Feb 22, 2019

Huawei is late to join the list of mobile device manufacturers to open their offline stores globally. Samsung, Apple, Microsoft are some giants who have their offline stores to push sales and branding at ground level. Now, the Chinese smartphone maker is coming with an offline store in Vienna, Austria. It seems a strategic move for Huawei in enduring the Europeans from any pressure from the US lawmakers. It will be the first Huawei Store outside of China.

Despite being the second largest smartphone maker in Austria, Huawei didn’t open a single store in the Country. Overall, it’s a good move and will help the company to maintain a positive environment. Alongside, its 5G networking equipments are ready to float with three major carriers in the country. Namingly, operators like A1 Telekom Austria, Deutsche Telekom’s T-Mobile Austria, and Hutchison Whampoa’s Drei Austria are in talks to test 5G networks.

Moreover, Joe Kelly, Huawei’s vice president of corporate communication, denied any allegations from the US government at a press conference held in Vienna. The company directly denied any involvement in spying by any government. At the press conference, Joe added that it would even refuse if the Chinese government asked to spy.

It is a measured step from Huawei which will help the company to get stabilized in Europe. Even, the customers and politicians won’t succumb to the pressure from the US. Since the past few months, Huawei has been struggling due to allegations from the US concerning national security. As per the US, Huawei could spy on consumers and corporation through its networking gear. Even though, the US has warned its allies from using the Huawei networking equipment in testing 5G networks.

Read More: Huawei’s CEO shares P30 Pro camera sample, confirms quad cameras

The new flagship store will debut in the capital city of Vienna by summers this year.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+, S10 and S10e price for India confirmed

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Feb 22, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy S10 series was announced in San Francisco, U.S. on Feb. 20. Apart from launching the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e smartphones, the company also announced other devices such as Galaxy Fold foldable phone, Galaxy Watch Active smartwatch, Galax Buds, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Fit E devices. The South Korean company has revealed through a press release that it will be launching the Galaxy S10 phones in India. Also, among other devices, it will be bringing the Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watch Active as Galaxy Watch in the country.

The Galaxy S10+ is available in three models in India. The 128 GB variant is priced at Rs. 73,900 (~$1,038) and it can be bought in colors like Prism Black, Prism White and Prism Blue. The 512 GB and 1 TB models of the Galaxy S10+ that respectively cost Rs. 90,990 (~$1,277) and Rs. 1,17,900 (~$1,656) come with ceramic bodies and can be availed in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White colors.

Samsung has brought two models of the Galaxy S10v in India such as 128 GB and 512 GB. They are respectively priced at Rs. 66,900 (~$939) and Rs. 84,900 (~$1,192). The 128 GB variant will come in two color variants such as Prism Black and Prism White. The 512 GB edition of the Galaxy S10 will be only available in Prism White option.

The Galaxy S10e has arrived in India in a single variant of 128 GB. It carries a price tag of Rs. 55,900 (~$785) and its color editions are Prism Black and Prism White.

People who pre-order the Galaxy S10+ or S10 can purchase the Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watch at reduced prices. The Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watch are respectively priced at Rs. 9,990 (~$140) and Rs. 29,990 (~$420) in India. However, customers who pre-book the S10+ and S10 can avail them at discounted prices of Rs. 2,999 and Rs. 9,999. This offer is not available for Galaxy S10e buyers.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy S10 series smartphones to launch in China on February 28

In order to pre-book the Galaxy S10 series, users can visit Samsung’s online shop, Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm, Tata CLIQ and select retail outlets. The S10 lineup will starting shipping from March 6. The last date for pre-booking is March 5. The S10+, S10 and S10e handsets will be available across retails stores in India from March 8.

Samsung has confirmed that customers who pre-book the Galaxy S10+ and S10 will be able to take advantage of other offices such as an upgrade bonus of Rs. 15,000 (~$210), cashback of Rs. 6,000 (~$85) from HDFC and EMI offers with 3 months to 24 months duration.

HTC announces Vive Focus Plus standalone VR headset with two motion controllers

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Feb 22, 2019

The Taiwanese giant is struggling in the smartphone segment, but its VR headsets have leveraged the overall standing of the company. Last month at CES 2019, HTC announced two new premium VR headsets in the Vive line, named Cosmos and Vive Eye Pro. In a bid to further increase its VR products segment, HTC has announced a new yet more powerful Vive Focus Plus standalone VR headset.

The VR headset from HTC will support six degrees of freedom rather than three on the original controller launched last year. It will allow users to move around the HTC Vive Focus Plus rather than just rotating. The addition of these two new controllers has put it in direct competition against the Oculus Quest.

Further, teh HTC Vive Focus Plus is powered with a Snapdragon 835 chipset and hosts 3K AMOLED display. It gives the resolution of 2880 x 1600 pixels. Users can download the apps from the Viveport Online store as it runs on Vive Wave platform. The new VR headsets hold some minor changes in the design over its predecessor. The modern design aesthetics have improved the weight distribution in even manner across the device.

Although the company has not revealed the pricing details yet. It will debut sometime in the Q2 2019. The new VR headset from HTC will directly compete with the Oculus Quest, which is also due for launch in the second quarter this year. Except for some technical changes, the only difference that HTC Vive Focus Plus holds over the Oculus is its availability. HTC VR will be available for Enterprise users while the Oculus will be available for general use.

Read More: HTC Vive Pro Eye takes VR to the next level with Integrated Eye Tracking

The new headset from HTC will be made available in 25 different countries including USA, Canda, UK, Australia, Japan, and China. Other details about the device are not available, and we expect it to be made available by the second quarter of this year. The original Focus VR Headset is available for the price of $599.

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Buy OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Smartphone For Just $849.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Feb 22, 2019

Looks like smartphone lovers that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on a top-branded smartphone without emptying their pockets are in for a treat.

As part of its latest ‘Big Mobile Brand Sale,’ GeekBuying is doling out up to a noteworthy 50 percent off on mobile phones from coveted brands like OnePlus, Nubia, Oppo, Vivo, and Ulefone just to name a few.

We’ll take a gander at the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone that has now gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag on GeekBuying.

Moreover, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Oneplus 6T McLaren Edition

Carrying a steep price tag of $1076.99, the larger variant of the 6T McLaren Edition ships with 10GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of onboard storage capacity.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a smartphone, OnePlus is now offering the 6T McLaren Edition for a reduced price of just $869.99 on GeekBuying.

You can extend this 19 percent discount further by applying coupon code GJPHZRYH.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $76 more by bringing the already reduced retail price of the phone further down to just $849.99.
An absolute bargain at this price, the 6T McLaren Edition sports a mammoth 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on top.

The phone packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor along with a highly competent Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood.

The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone ships with 10GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite content.

On the photography front, the phone houses a 16.0MP+20.0MP dual-camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s a 16.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting.

Moreover, the OnePlus-branded phone runs Oxygen OS based on Android 9.0 Pie operating system. The phone draws its juices from a non-removable 3700mAh battery that supports Fast Charging (5V 4A).

You can click here to visit the promotion page to check out the full specifications and avail the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in just one day.

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Nokia 6.2 may not debut at MWC 2019

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Feb 22, 2019

Rumors have claimed that HMD Global will be debuting multiple Nokia phones through its upcoming Feb. 24 unveil event at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech extravaganza in Barcelona, Spain. Among the anticipated devices are the Nokia 6.2 that is rumored to arrive with a punch-hole display. Fresh information that has surfaced now claims that the Nokia 6.2 may not debut at the MWC 2019.

According to fresh information shared by Twitter account Nokia_anew that has been consistently revealing leaked details of the forthcoming Nokia phones has claimed that there is a high probability that the Nokia 6.2 will not be debuting at MWC 2019. It further states that the reason behind it is that the company wants to fully concentrate on the launch of Nokia 9 PureView flagship phone.

New information. Nokia 6.2 may come out later than MWC (with high probability). They want to focus on Nokia 9 Pureview.#nokia6_2 #nokiamobile #mwc19 #exclusive

— Nokia anew (@nokia_anew) February 21, 2019

Yesterday, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal had claimed that the Finnish firm will launch four phones at the event namely, Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 1 Plus. This leak also suggested that the company could be planning to launch the Nokia 9 PureView phone alongside some weaker smartphones.

If the new information is true, the company may launch the Nokia 6.2 in the coming month. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know more on the arrival of the smartphone.

Read More:Nokia 6 (2017) starts receiving the latest Android 9 Pie update

Rumors surrounding the Nokia 6.2 have revealed that it could be the company’s first smartphone with punch-hole display. It is speculated to house a 6.2-inch display that will offer full HD+ resolution. It may draw power from Snapdragon 632 mobile platform, 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM, 16-megapixel dual rear cameras with ZEISS optics and OZO audio. It is speculated to debut first in China and then release in European countries.

The Nokia 9 PureView is rumored to come with 5.99-inch QHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, up to 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, 4,150mAh battery with wireless charging support and in-display fingerprint scanner. However, the USP of the phone will be its penta-lens camera setup that is speculated to packed with a pair of 12-megapixel sensors, a pair of 16-megapixel sensors and an 8-megapixel sensor.

Nokia and MediaTek completes Helio M70 5G Modem testing

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Feb 22, 2019

It’s been a couple of years since Nokia and MediaTek have been continually working on 5G technology. Recently, they have successfully completed the Helio M70 5G Modem testing with the Nokia AirScale 5G Base Station. It’s a great achievement in order to facilitate the next wave of 5G connectivity.

Further, the new setup will be 3GPP Rel-15 New Radio (NR) standard compliant. This ensures that it will be compatible across various network architecture and connected devices on any frequency band.

Both the companies worked quite strenuously to setup the compatible environment for testing. They used a 3.5 GHz band N78 standalone connection with 100 MHz channel bandwidth and 30 KHz subcarrier spacing. The Helio M70 and Nokia AirScale 5G base station duo were joined by physical layer integration and protocol layer testing to get optimal user experience. It will allow users to enjoy enhanced Mobile Broadband, Ultra HD content, and applications seamlessly. The new setup will let users enjoy faster data without any problem.

The new Base station 5G test ensures that it compiles all the formalities of every 5G frequency band. It will help in flawless operations across different regions using the new module from Nokia and MediaTek. Surprisingly, Helio M70 5G modem is the only chip which is compatible with all networks from 2G to 5G.

Speaking at the occasion TL Lee, General manager of MediaTek’s Wireless Communication business unit said, “5G connectivity will power a new wave of innovation and make reliable connectivity truly accessible to people and enterprises around the globe.” Further, he added, “We very much appreciate our open and productive collaboration with Nokia, which helped to ensure the market readiness of the Helio M70 solution. Together we are committed to enabling a seamless 5G experience that brings consumers ultra-fast connectivity while maximizing battery life.”

On the other hand, Nokia ought to collaborate further with MediaTek to explore 5G technology even more. Mark Atkinson, head of Nokia’s 5G & Small Cells Business added that “We continue to collaborate with MediaTek to support commercial 5G launches during 2019.” Nokia is fulfilling its commitment towards broad 5G ecosystem with the advent of Nokia AirScale 5G base station.

Already, major manufacturers are working vigorously to attain 5G speeds. Huawei is ready with its Balong 5000 modem chip while Qualcomm is already here with X50 Modem chipsets. Moreover, Qualcomm has gone a step ahead with the recent inception X55 Modem chip which can attain maximum transfer speed of 7 Gbps.

Helio M70 5G modem with Nokia AirScale 5G base station will be up for demonstration at the MWC 2019 from February 25-28, 2019 in Barcelona.

Nokia is due for Nokia 9 Pureview launch at MWC. It will come with Penta rear camera module and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. There’s a lot more ready to launch at the MWC 2019 event in Barcelona. Stay connected with us!

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Buy Xiaomi 20W Wireless Charger For Just $19.99 On Giztop

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Feb 22, 2019

The Mi 9 supports wireless charging and Xiaomi announced three wireless charging accessories for the recently launched phone.
The aforesaid wireless charging accessories are also compatible with a slew of other devices that support Qi wireless charging.

Xiaomi 20W Wireless Charger

Marketed as a radically overhauled version of the Mi Wireless Charger that comes with the Mi Mix 3, the Xiaomi 20W Mi Wireless Charger uses the silicone texture in a bid to offer stable charging.

Aside from Mi Mix 3, the 20W Qi wireless charging pad is also compatible with Mi Mix 2S and Mi 9. Moreover, it adopts enhanced heat dissipation, coupled with an extremely quiet fan.

The charging pad’s newfangled design is one-hundred percent higher than the maximum charging power of its predecessor as its maximum energy reaches a peak of 20W.

The charging board houses a new cooling hole along with a separate silent fan and built-in sink.
The dual cooling system is capable of not only lowering the rise in temperature while wirelessly charging a device, but it also boosts the charging efficiency.

Moreover, the entire charging scheme carries the safety fast charging 2.0 certification of the authoritative organization TÜV Rheinland, making it extremely safe and reliable.

Aside from that, the Xiaomi Qi 20W Wireless Charger supports Qi 10W EPP charging protocol, protocol authentication, can deliver 10W fast charging at the time of charging other phones that are compatible with this protocol.

While the market is brimming with all sorts of wireless chargers that offer comparable features, these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Xiaomi Qi 20W Wireless Charger without spending a fortune, we got good news for you.

In collaboration with Giztop, Xiaomi is now offering its feature-laden 20W Qi wireless charging pad for a considerably reduced price of just $19.99.

This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $29.99. You can head straight to this link to save $10 off on the Xiaomi 20W Wireless Charger before the promo wraps up!

Save $10 On Xiaomi 20W Wireless Charger

Samsung Galaxy S10 series smartphones to launch in China on February 28

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Feb 22, 2019

A couple of days ago, Samsung officially launched its next-generation Galaxy S-series smartphones, which includes Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, S10e, and S10 5G. Now, the company has revealed that the Galaxy S10 series will be launched in China on 28th February.

The company has also announced something called “first-time experience plan”, which seems like an early-adopter scheme for the Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10e. In this, the first time buyers of the Galaxy S-series smartphones will get their hands on the device on 25th February.

As per the reports, the company has prepared a stock of around 10,000 units for this offer. The early adopter pricing of the Galaxy S10e in China in 5,300 yuan, which roughly converts to $788 while the Galaxy S10 costs 6,300 yuan (approximately $936). The Galaxy S10 Plus will cost 7,300 yuan (approximately $1085) while the 12GB RAM and 1TB storage model of S10 Plus is priced at 12,000 yuan, roughly $1783.

The Galaxy S10 sports a 5.8-inch “Dynamic” Infinity-O AMOLED while the S10+ comes with a bigger 6.44-inch display. The display supports QHD+ resolutions and 19:9 aspect ratios and is HDR10+ certified. The devices come with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor which Samsung says is faster than the optical fingerprint sensors.

The new S-series smartphones are powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855 chipset while the international version will be powered by Exynos 9820 chipset. As for the memory configuration, the S10 will be available with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/512GB storage while the Galaxy S10 Plus comes with 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/512GB/1TB of native storage.

The camera configuration includes a regular 77-degree 12MP sensor with an F1.5/F2.4 variable aperture, a 12MP 2x telephoto snapper with a 45-degree viewing angle and a fixed aperture of F/2.4 and an ultra-wide 16MP camera with a 123-degree viewing angle and a fixed F2.2 aperture. The front sensor for the Galaxy S10 is a single 10MP camera while the Galaxy S10 Plus has a dual camera with an 8MP RGB secondary sensor.

Both the smartphones come with stereo speakers, a USB Type-C port, IP68 water-resistance, and a dedicated Bixby button. The S10 is powered by a 3,500mAh battery while the S10 Plus packs a bigger 4,100mAh cell, both supporting wired as well as wireless fast charging.

On the other hand, the Galaxy S10e comes with a 5.8-inch Infinity-O AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440×2960 pixels and is powered by Snapdragon 855 chipset paired with 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB combo.

The phone doesn’t have an in-display fingerprint reader but has a traditional fingerprint sensor on the right side of the device. The device packs a dual camera setup on the back, which includes a 12MP dual aperture camera (F/1.8; F/2.4) with optical image stabilization, alongside a 16MP ultra wide angle one. The phone still has a 10MP sensor for selfies just like the others.

Under its hood, the Galaxy S10e packs a 3100mAh battery while for connectivity, it has Wi-Fi 6 (Wi-Fi 802.11 ax), LTE Cat. 20 with up to 2Gbps download speeds, NFC and Bluetooth 5.0. Just like the Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, this one too runs Android 9 Pie-based One UI custom interface on top.

Get Great Discounts On Top-End Consumer Electronic Items On AliExpress

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Feb 22, 2019

Smartphones, smartwatches, fitness bands, smart LED bulbs and a slew of other products that fall under the consumer electronics category have become an inseparable part of our fast-paced society.
While consumer electronics come in handy in our day to day lives, these products aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook. In fact, some of these items carry steep price tags.

In a bid to make high-end consumer electronic items available to those living on a tight budget, AliExpress has launched a new promotion.

Dubbed as ‘Tech it Out,’ the recently kicked-off promo features a wide range of consumer electronic items.

All products have been split into The Bestsellers, Smart Electronics, Photography, Accessories & Parts, Games & Projectors, Audio Devices, and Video Devices categories.

More importantly, the consumer electronic items included in the aforesaid sections have gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted prices.

You can find all sorts of accessories like bracelets for the Mi Band 3, 8 colors Bluetooth controller for SONY PS4 etc. carrying dropped prices under ‘The Bestsellers’ category.

The ‘Smart Electronics’ section is brimming with top-end smartwatches and a slew of other smart devices that usually cost you a bomb.

As part of the promo, the items available in this section have gone up for sale carrying reduced prices.

For instance, the Huawei Band 3e usually retails for $21.98, but you can grab a 14 percent discount on the smart bracelet and purchase it for just $18.90, under the ‘Smart Electronics’ section.

You can purchase all kind of photography-related products without burning a hole in your pocket, under the ‘Photography’ section.

Likewise, a myriad of accessories and parts have gone up for sale carrying significantly reduced prices under the next section called ‘Accessories & Parts.’

The remaining categories are packed with games related items, projectors, audio, and video devices. All items available on the promotion will be available for lowered prices for a limited period of time.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take advantage of the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Check Out ‘Tech it Out’ Promo On AliExpress

Nokia 6 (2017) starts receiving the latest Android 9 Pie update

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Feb 22, 2019

Keeping its promise of providing updates to the Nokia smartphone for at least two years, Finland-based HMD Global has now started rolling out the latest Android 9 Pie update to the Nokia 6, which was launched in 2017.

As per the reports, the new update is currently being rolled out in Australia, India and Latin America. Additionally, users from the UAE are also reporting the arrival of the over-the-air (OTA) update. However, users from other regions will have a wait for a few more days.

The new Android Pie update for the Nokia 6 (2017) weighs around 1.7GB. It brings the latest February 2019 Android security patch along with a bunch of new features, including Digital Wellbeing, Adaptive Battery Optimization, New System Navigation, among others.

To remind you of the phone’s specifications, the Nokia 6 comes with a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display that supports Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It packs mid-range Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

The phone has a microSD card slot, allowing storage expansion up to 128GB. For the photography, the phone features a 16-megapixel rear camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture, dual-tone LED flash and phase detection autofocus. There’s also an 8-megapixel front-facing camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, NFC, micro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack, and GPS. Running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box, the phone features a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. The phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

When the Nokia 6 was launched, the phone was running Android 7.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box. However, the phone received the Android Oreo update soon after its launch and now, after two years of the phone’s launch, it has finally received Android 9 Pie. This could be the last major update for the smartphone from HMD Global.

Sony Xperia 1 renders with triple rear cameras surfaced ahead of MWC 2019 launch

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