OnePlus CEO Pete Lau reveals that the OnePlus 7 won’t feature wireless charging

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Feb 27, 2019

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood continues to offer a wide range of top-branded electronic products including smartphones, tablets, drones etc. at unbeatable prices.
Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store is now offering the SJRC Z5 GPS drone for a considerably reduced price of just $86.99. This is a noteworthy 32 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $118.99.

An absolute steal at this price, the SJRC Z5 RC drone boasts an impressive array of features that deliver a superior drone flying experience.

For instance, the SJRC Z5 RC drone provides flawless positioning details using GPS. It comes with a built-in Return-to-Home (RTH) function to ensure safer aerial navigation.

The drone will automatically return to home once its battery runs out or the signal gets weak while flying out of range. In other words, losing the drone is beyond the bounds of possibility.
On the photography front, the SJRC Z5 RC drone houses a 720P 1080P Wifi FPV camera that offers a 90-degree adjustable angle for you to capture crystal clear aerial images and top quality videos.

The drone offers you a chance to enjoy Real-Time Viewing on your remote control, making it an ideal selfie done. With the SJRC Z5 RC drone, you can capture memorable moments of your vacation, wedding etc. from a birds-eye perspective.

The drone’s ‘Follow Me Mode’ follows the user, capturing photos and videos wherever he/she moves. Once the aforesaid mode is activated, the drone continues to keep you in the frame at all times, allowing you to capture hands-free selfies.

Unlike the traditional method of taking photos, the SJRC Z5 RC drone allows you to capture photos or record using just your gestures. Note that this gesture photo/video function works within the range of 1-3m.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out more details and buy the SJRC Z5 RC drone without emptying your pocket. You can choose between black and white color versions.

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Vivo V1818EA/ET full specifications leaked on TENAA

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Feb 27, 2019

Vivo V1818EA and V1818ET that are variants of an upcoming Vivo phone in China have received approvals from TENAA telecom authority. The entire specifications and images of the mysterious phone have been leaked through its TENAA approval. It seems that it is the next budget-friendly Vivo smartphone that will soon debut in the home market.

In terms of specs, there is no major difference between the Vivo V1818EA and V1818ET smartphones. The Vivo 1818EA/ET measures 155.11 x 75.09 x 8.28mm and it weighs 163.5 grams. The smartphone is fitted with a waterdrop notched 6.2-inch HD+ display that carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. It includes a battery of 3,935mAh capacity.

The smartphone is powered by 2.0 GHz octa-core processor and 3 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 32 GB. There is a microSD card slot on the device for additional storage. The rear shell of the phone has 13-megapixel rear camera and a frontal shooter of 5-megapixel. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS.\

The rear shell of the Vivo V1818EA/ET sports a gradient hue, but it seems to be made out of plastic. There is no fingerprint scanner on the device which indicates that the phone will rely on Face Unlock for unlocking. Even though the handset can be seen in black-blue color gradient, the TENAA listing suggests that it will be also available in Gold.

Read More: Vivo iQOO smartphone lands on TENAA as Vivo V1824A/BA, bares all specs

As of this writing, there is no information available on the specifications and pricing of the smartphone. Vivo has recently introduced Vivo U1 as its first U-series phone in China. Could this be another U-series phone from the company? It is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on its final moniker.

On March 1, Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO will be announcing its first flagship gaming phone. It features in-display fingerprint scanner enabled AMOLED screen of 6.41 inches that supports full HD+ resolution. It is powered by Snapdragon 855, 12 GB of RAM and 4,000mAh battery. Its other features include triple rear cameras, 4D shock and 44W rapid charging.

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Buy Roborock Xiaowa E20 Robot And Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 At Slashed Prices On GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Get 34% Off On Roborock Xiaowa E20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

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Feb 27, 2019

GeekBuying has launched the 72 Hour EU Stock Sale promotion, wherein the Chinese online store will be doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide range of items.

Aside from offering great discounts, GeekBuying is also offering a slew of unmissable flash deals, exclusive coupons and lots more.

Carrying heavily discounted price tags, the aforesaid products will be shipped from Italy, Spain, Germany, and Poland-based warehouses.

In addition to featuring a slew of electronic items, the promotion page includes the two of Xiaomi’s most popular vacuum cleaners including the Roborock Xiaowa E20 and Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2.

We’ll shed light on the discounts available on the above-mentioned vacuum cleaners and show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process.

Roborock Xiaowa E20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Equipped with thirteen kinds of sensors, the Roborock Xiaowa E20 is capable of generating a cleaning map in real time using the multiple data that are infused into it.

This helps the device to figure out which area is cleaned and which is still to be cleaned.

Moreover, the device is backed by a 2600mAh 14.4V / 54W) lithium-ion battery that lasts nearly one and half hour.

Even if the battery runs out during the cleaning process, the Xiaowa E20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner returns to the unit to recharge itself and returns to the same area.

While the aforesaid features completely justify the steep $446.81 price tag the Roborock Xiaowa E20 usually carries, GeekBuying is giving its users a chance to buy it for just $294.99.

On top of that, you can extend this 34 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_KGZZTLWK.

The coupon helps you save $70 more by reducing the retail price of the Xiaowa E20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner to only $279.99 before you place your order.

You can visit this link in order to grab the discount, which will be valid for the white color version of the vacuum cleaner. Note that the promo is slated to end in just one day.

Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2

You can effortlessly set the cleaning or non-cleaning area on the Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 using the App map and set the target.

The device will automatically generate the cleaning map during the cleaning process.

Aside from that, you can create an App Virtual Wall in order to prevent the device from accessing the area that you do not want it to clean.

It uses an LDS sensor to scan and develop a room map. The device follows this map to navigate your entire home without losing the track of its location.
The Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 would normally set you back $699.99 on both offline as well as online stores, but you can now buy it for a dropped price of just $449.99 on GeekBuying.

In addition to taking advantage of this 36 percent discount, you can apply coupon code GIZ_YVRBPQYB and get an extra $160 off.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced selling price of the robot vacuum cleaner further down to only $439.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out.

You can visit this link to avail the discount on the white color version of the Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

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Buy Dibea DW200 Pro Cordless Hand-held Stick Vacuum Cleaner For Just $59.99 On GearBest [Coupon]

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Check Out The Dibear DW200 Pro Vacuum Cleaner Flash Sale On GearBest

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Feb 27, 2019

Those who fancy keeping the home clean and tidy all the time, usually end up buying high-end vacuum cleaners that occupy a lot of space and sets them back a pretty penny.
While the market is brimming with steeply-priced vacuum cleaners from well-known manufacturers, we got good news for those looking for a cost-effective vacuum cleaner that doesn’t compromise on quality.

The Dibea DW200 Pro is a compact, elegant 2 in 1 cordless vacuum cleaner that adopts a practical, minimalist design.

The extremely easy-to-use DW200 Pro weighs in at just 2kg, making it a highly portable vacuum cleaner that can be used to clean your house, corners inside your car and a slew of other hard-to-reach places.

Furthermore, the Dibea DW200 Pro is equipped with a 250W high-rotation speed brush-less motor that delivers a max suction of 17000Pa for an efficient vacuuming of a big area.
One of its USPs is the device’s unique ability to be used as a handheld as well as a vertical vacuum cleaner. In other words, you can use the Dibea DW200 Pro to suit your fancy.

Moreover, you are highly unlikely to get tired using the Dibea DW200 Pro, thanks to its ergonomic handle which offers a comfortable grip for longer operation.

On top of that, it has a cordless design that allows you to use is spanking clean without worrying about tangling wires.

The Dibea DW200 Pro draws its juices from a non-removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery that delivers a longer service life.

While the aforesaid features completely justify the steep $199.99 price tag, the DW200 Pro usually carries; you can now buy this Dibea-branded vacuum cleaner for a dropped price of just $149.99 on GearBest.

You can extend this 25 percent discount by using coupon code DBDW2PRO during the checkout process.

The coupon helps you save an extra $90 by reducing the retail price of the Dibea DW200 Pro to only $59.99 before you place your order. The coupon will be valid for the first two units until 10:00 UTC, March 3rd.

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

Buy Muslady ST Style Unfinished DIY Electric Guitar Kit For Just $65.99 On TomTop

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Get 58% Off On Muslady ST Style Unfinished DIY Electric Guitar Kit

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Feb 27, 2019

If you have restlessly been looking for gift ideas for a guitar lover, the Muslady ST Style DIY electric guitar kit might just fill the bill.
This unfinished electric guitar kit will not only enable you to enjoy the great music but also let you have a good time building it by yourself.

Equipped with all parts required to build a complete guitar, the DIY electric guitar kit comes with potentiometers and pickups, which are firmly hooked on to the pickguard, so there’s no soldering required.

Furthermore, the Muslady ST Style DIY electric guitar kit features 2 tone controls, 1 volume control, 3 single-coil pickups, and a 5-way selector switch.
Aside from that, the guitar features mahogany body, guitar neck made using maple wood, and rosewood fingerboard.

The surface of the mahogany body is extremely smooth so that users can paint it with their favorite colors without breaking a sweat.

This electric guitar kit that lets you delve into the fun of DIY while building a one-of-a-kind electric guitar by yourself usually carries a steep price tag on both online and offline stores.

But much to the relief of guitar lovers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a DIY electric guitar kit, the Muslady ST Style Unfinished DIY Electric Guitar Kit has now gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag of just $65.99 on TomTop.

This is a noteworthy 57 percent reduction in the DIY electric guitar kit’s original asking price of $151.95.

You can head straight to this link in order to grab this discount. It is worth noting that there were only 57 pieces left for this promo, which is slated to end in 27 days.

Huawei says it won’t grant Chinese government’s requests to open “back doors” in foreign telecoms networks

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Feb 26, 2019

Huawei had a press event in Canada last week where its chairman tried to allay the fears associated with its 5G technology.

Chairman Liang Hua said there is no law that forces companies to create “back doors” in their networks. He added that Huawei hasn’t received any request to do so and even if they did, they would refuse to do it snce it is unlawful.

Mr. Hua told reporters that he leads “an independent business organization” and they “have kept a good track record on cybersecurity”.

Huawei is trying to renew trust in its technology as the US and its allies have/considering placing a ban on using the Chinese giant’s technology to build their 5G networks. Huawei is not only a phone manufacturer but also a telecommunications company that develops the hardware used in communication towers and related communications technology infrastructure.

China’s security laws actually require that organizations will cooperate with the government for intelligence work. This has raised fears that the Chinese government can request Huawei to create a vulnerability in the networks it develops for other countries. The chairman confirmed the law does exist but said it does not require it to open up a back door so that communication can be monitored.

Countries like the US and Australia have already issued bans to Huawei from 5G networks but some such as Germany have said an outright ban on Huawei isn’t legally viable but approved companies will have to meet a high level of security standards. The UK is yet to decide.

Samsung sends out invite for Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e India launch for March 6

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Feb 26, 2019

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch event was held in New York last week. During the event, Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e. The Galaxy trio is expected to be released in India sometime soon but the exact date wasn’t revealed when the pricing for India was revealed by Samsung just after the US launch. However, Samsung has now released the launch date for the models in India.

The Korean tech giant has sent out press invites for the Galaxy S10 launch in India billed to take place on March 6. According to the invitation, the launch event will be held in India’s capital New Dehli and will commence at 12pm IST.

The pricing of the models in India released earlier shows that the Galaxy S10e (6GB+128GB) will be the cheapest variant that will be sold in India with a price tag of INR 55,900 (~$790). The Galaxy S10e also has a 6GB+256GB variant but that one will not be sold in India, according to Samsung. Interestingly, the Galaxy S10+ 12GB+1TB variant which is the topmost model will be sold in India for INR 117,900 (~$1,660). You can check out the expected retail prices of other models on the table above.

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Huawei P30 Pro hands-on pictures leaked ahead of its launch next month

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Feb 26, 2019

Huawei is expected to go official with its first flagship model for the year, the P30 series within the first quarter. There are speculations, backed by an official statement from Huawei Poland that the models will be launched around March ending. The P30 series will be made up of the Huawei P30, P30 Pro and the P30 Lite. The Huawei P30 Pro is expected to be the standout model among the lot and so, it is no surprise that the device has repeatedly featured in leaks. However, a leak that will likely make it into contenders for the mother of all leaks has appeared online.

The leak is that of the P30 Pro real live pictures showing what should be the final design but this is a dummy. The leak emanated from Digital Trends which claimed to have had personal time with the upcoming Huawei flagship. Since it is a dummy unit, Digital Trend says the screen does work. But to buttress suspicions that this might be the final design, they weren’t allowed to take photos of the front.

The device shows the rear will have a triple camera setup. We also see the words “Vogue” and “Link”. Vogue is said to be the codename for the device while link will be replaced with “Leica on the final product. Overall, the design is said to be closer to the Mate 20 Pro but retains the aesthetics of the P20 Pro. Earlier leaks suggest the P30 Pro will feature a teardrop design at the top and will have a quad camera setup at the rear. This last has definitely not been heard about the device. We expect more details to be outed ahead of its launch.

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Meizu 16s Plus live photos leak: no notch, no punch hole

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Feb 26, 2019

The Meizu 16s and Meizu 16s Plus are Meizu’s flagships for the year. Live photos of the latter have appeared online and they show what the front of the phone looks like.

Just like last year’s flagship – the Meizu 16 Plus, the Meizu 16s Plus will not have a notch. It will also not have a punch hole in its display. Meizu is sticking to slim bezels and it claims this year’s model has a slightly thinner chin.

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There is a slit for the speaker where the top bezel touches the phone’s frame and to its right is the selfie camera. Unfortunately, there are no photos of the back of the phone.

The Meizu 16s Plus is said to have a 6.76-inch AMOLED display – 0.26-inches larger than its predecessor’s. There should be a fingerprint scanner buried underneath the display.

The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor and will have a 48MP primary camera with optical image stabilization. As seen in the images above, the Meizu 16s Plus will come in white and black color variants.

Xiaomi announces partnership with Light, the company that developed Nokia 9’s penta-cameras

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Feb 26, 2019

Xiaomi recently released the flagship Mi 9 with a triple camera setup, its first phone with three rear shooters. This is China’s “Apple” keeping up with the trend in camera technology which has seen several OEMs release models with triple, quad and penta cameras. Seems Xiaomi will keep on slapping more sensors on its rear camera setup as it has announced a new partnership with Light, the company reputed to have developed the Nokia 9’s penta-camera setup.

Light claims it is the “world’s most advanced imaging platform” and the Nokia 9 PureView camera technology is a testament to that. The company rattled the industry when it released the Light L16 camera, which featured 16 cameras. Light’s technology combines 10 different images into a single super high-res photo.

Xiaomi becomes the third OEM to partner with Light after Nokia and Sony. Zhu Dan, VP of Xiaomi’s smartphone camera division has this to say; “We are thrilled to partner with Light to leverage their advanced imaging solutions for our future devices.” He went further to disclose that the company works tirelessly to remain at the forefront of smartphone innovation and that perfecting smartphone photography was a key focus for the Chinese phone maker. No mention was made of the project the company was working on but we expect something out of the ordinary.

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Android Pie update released for Nokia 3.1 Plus

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Feb 26, 2019

The Nokia 3.1 Plus was launched in October 2018. When it was announced, Google had already released Android Pie but it came with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Today, HMD Global’s Chief Product officer has announced that the Android Pie update is already rolling out to the phone.

The wait is over! Get ready to feast on a sweeter smartphone experience with Android 9 Pie on Nokia 3.1 Plus. Nokia smartphones get smarter with time #GetSmart #Nokiamobile pic.twitter.com/8wG544OAEk

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) February 26, 2019

The changelog for the update which is 1182MB in size is below:

New system navigation, settings menu, and notifications.
Adaptive Battery power prioritization for users’ most commonly used apps/services.
Adaptive and optimized brightness levels.
Predictive Applications Actions.
Google Security Patch 2019-02.

The Nokia 3.1 Plus has a 3.0-inch HD+ display and unlike the other Plus models, it doesn’t have a notch. It is powered by the Helio P22 processor which is paired with 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB of expandable storage.

FCC certifies US carrier versions of the Google Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite

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Feb 26, 2019

The Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite are upcoming mid-range smartphones from Google. They are less-powerful models of the 2018 flagships. While there are rumors they may land first in India, it appears the phones will also be available in the US and even under contract with different carriers.

The FCC has certified about eight Google smartphones running Android 9 Pie. Two of them have the model numbers G020B and G020F which are believed to be the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite respectively. However, there are other variants such as G020A, G020C, G020D, G020E, G020G, and G020H. The first three are believed to be variants of the smaller Lite model while the remaining three are variants of the XL model.

It has been reported that these other variants are likely carrier versions of both phones. An FCC filing shows the G020C model with support for US LTE bands. The other variants also support different US LTE bands.

Oppo F11 Pro purportedly appears on Geekbench packing Helio P70 SoC, 6GB RAM

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Feb 26, 2019

A couple of weeks back, OPPO shared a teaser which reveals the company is working on a device dubbed F11 Pro and packing a 48MP main camera at the rear. The teaser had also shown that the device will have an elevating front-facing camera. Apart from the camera, no other details of the F11 Pro have been reveal until now, thanks to a purported GeekBench listing.

The device is said to have appeared on GeekBench as OPPO CPH1969 which is perhaps the codename but we couldn’t find it on the database. The listing shows it is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM. The listing also shows the device will run on Android 9.0 Pie from the go but this will likely have OPPO’s custom Color 6 OS on top.

On the test score, the F11 Pro scored a total of 1571 points on the single core test and 5844 points on the multi-core test. This is consistent with the score of other mid-range models running Helio P70 chipset such as the Realme U1. In other rumours, the OPPO F11 Pro is expected to pack a 6.5-inch display and will have up to 128 GB storage. The device will also pack a big 4,000 mAh battery under its hood. OPPO is yet to reveal when the device will be launched.

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Tmall reveals new devices coming to its stores in March, includes unreleased Huawei Nova 4e and Vivo X27

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Feb 26, 2019

Tmall, the popular Chinese online retail store has published a list of products that will be available on its site in March. The list is split into multiple categories including mobile phones which has some phones that haven’t launched yet.

First on the list is Vivo’s iQOO flagship smartphone which will launch on March 1. The Snapdragon 855-powered device was seen on TENAA yesterday and its specs include an AMOLED display, triple rear cameras, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. According to Tmall, it will be available in early March.

Next comes Samsung’s new S10 series which launched last week. It is already available for pre-order but you will be able to grab a unit on March 8 according to the online store.

The unreleased Meizu Note 9 is also on the list. Scheduled for a March 6 release, the phone will be available for purchase in mid-March.

While we are already aware of the existence of the other devices, this is the first time we are seeing proof of the Nova 4e’s existence. The Huawei phone will most likely be the name the Huawei P30 Lite will go by in China. It will have a waterdrop display and triple rear cameras and will be available on Tmall in late March.

The last mobile phone listed on the sheet is the Vivo X27. This is the successor to the X23 which launched last September. We don’t know anything yet about the phone but we believe it will come with an improved under-display fingerprint sensor, a more powerful processor, and better cameras. It will be available in late March, so its launch should be a few days before then.

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE latest update brings the Super Night scene mode

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