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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Simranpal Singh

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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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Simranpal Singh

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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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Vinay Patel

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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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Simranpal Singh

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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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Vinay Patel

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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!

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

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Jeet

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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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Vinay Patel

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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.

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

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Jeet

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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 22, 2019

It was recently revealed that the Sony Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus are the new names of the rumored Xperia XA3 and Xperia XA3 Plus phones that are expected to go official at MWC 2019. Since then the rumor mill is speculating that the Xperia XZ4 flagship phone may also go official with a different moniker. It is expected to arrive as the company’s first smartphone with triple rear cameras. Few hours ago, popular leakster Evan Blass shared a render of the purple colored Sony Xperia 1 smartphone with three rear-mounted cameras. Hence, it appears that the Xperia XZ4 will be hitting the market with a new name of Xperia 1.

The new image reveals that the purple colored Xperia 1 will be equipped with a tall aspect ratio. Previous reports have revealed that it will be equipped with a 21:9 aspect ratio screen. The exact size of the display could be 6.5 inches. There is no rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the device. This indicates that the upcoming Sony flagship phone will have a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The buttons placed above it could be for controlling volume whereas the key positioned below it could be the power button. There is another button present towards the bottom of the right edge. This could be a dedicated key for launching camera.

Xperia 1's pretty sexy in purple. pic.twitter.com/G0FkyzBXxv

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 21, 2019

Rumors surrounding the phone claim that it won’t be featuring a 3.5mm headphone jack. Based on previous rumors it can be said that the rear-mounted camera module may feature a telephoto lens of 16-megapixel with f/2.6 aperture, a 52-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.6 aperture, and a 0.3-megapixel 3D (Time of Flight) sensor.

The Snapdragon 855 SoC is rumored to power the flagship phone along with 6 GB of RAM. It may come with 128 GB of storage. The handset may include a big battery of 4,400mAh capacity. It may come preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS.

Read More: Sony invites you to “Embrace a new perspective” on February 25

The Xperia 1 may get unleashed alongside the Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, and Xperia L3 smartphones on Feb. 25. The Xperia 1 could be priced around 900 euros (~$1,020). The Xperia 10 and 10 Plus are expected to be respectively priced at 349 euros (~$395) and 429 euros (~$486).

Pre-Order Doogee S90 For Just $299.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 22, 2019

Marketed as a versatile and unbreakable smartphone, Doogee S90 is a great choice for adventure junkies who fancy staying in touch with friends and family even during the adventurous outdoor activities.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the S90 with breaking the bank, Banggood’s got you back.

As part of its latest promotion, Banggood is offering the well-received Doogee S90 at the lowest price.

On top of that, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is also offering ultimate bundles that you can take full advantage of.

Doogee S90

The S90 was unveiled in January this year and much to the delight of Doogee fans, the phone lived up to the hype.

In a bid to offer its loyal fanbase something more to cheer about, Doogee is now offering the S90 for pre-order at a considerably reduced price of just $299.99.

This is a noteworthy 19 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $369.99.
This discount will be valid for the remaining 99 pieces of the black and orange color versions of the phone. The promo is slated to end on February 28th.

Doogee S90 Power Bundle

You can pre-order the black and orange color versions of the S90 for a dropped price of just $339.99. This is a 15 percent discount on the S90’s original asking price of $399.99.

As part of this bundle, you even get a power module with the S90 smartphone. This promo will come to an end on February 28th.

Doogee S90 Super Bundle

In addition to the S90 smartphone, the Super Bundle comprises a power module, digital walkie-talkie module, and a night vision camera module.

The bundle would normally set you back $469.99, but you can pre-order it for just $399.99, thanks to a 15 percent discount.

The promo will end on February 28th. You can grab the aforesaid discount for the black as well as the orange color versions of the S90 smartphone.

In order to buy the Doggee S90 without breaking the bank, all you need to do is to follow this link and visit the promotion page without wasting time.

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Oppo F11 Pro scheduled to go official in India on 5th March

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Jeet

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Feb 22, 2019

After launching the Oppo K1 mid-range smartphone in the Indian market, China-based Oppo is now gearing up to launch yet another phone in India — the Oppo F11 Pro.

Oppo has been teasing the Oppo F11 Pro smartphone on its social media profiles since past few days and now the company has confirmed that the device will be launched in India on 5th March. Ahead of the phone’s launch, its design has already been revealed by the company.

The image shows that the smartphone will come with a full-screen display without any notches or punch-hole. Instead, the company has opted to use a pop-up front-facing camera, placed in the center. This is similar to the Vivo NEX launched last year.

On the back side, the smartphone features a dual camera setup which consists of a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The company has also confirmed that the Oppo F11 Pro will come with a 6.5-inch Panoramic Arc Screen. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, placed below the camera module.

Further, Oppo has also confirmed features like 3D Gradient glass finish and VOOC 3.0 Fast Charging on the F11 Pro. According to the reports, the smartphone could be powered by a high-end MediaTek chipset, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

We expect the phone to have a 20-megapixel front-facing camera and a 3,500mAh battery with 20W fast charging support. The recent teasers released by the company confirms that the phone features a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The Oppo F11 Pro is expected to be available in two colors – Thunder Black and Aurora Green. To know more about the smartphone, including its pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch happening on 5th March.

Buy AML004 HD Daylight Makeup Mirror And Beautiful Makeup Mirror Lamp At Reduced Prices On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 22, 2019

As part of its latest promotion dubbed ‘Life Essentials Gadgets Special,’ GearBest is currently doling out up to a whopping 70 percent off on a wide selection of items.

All products bearing heavily discounted price tags have been split into various categories to expedite the search process.

We’ll be taking a gander at the AML004 Rechargeable LED Makeup Daylight Mirror and Beautiful Makeup Mirror Lamp.

AML004 Rechargeable LED Makeup Daylight Mirror

Enabling a more refined makeup, this rechargeable HD daylight makeup mirror gives you a perfect view of every inch of your skin without any sort of distortion.

Moreover, it delivers brightness with 95 percent daylight similarity in order to protect your eyes and skin. It features three modes of brightness that meet the needs of diverse makeup and skin care.

The AML004 would normally set you back $75.80, but you can now buy it for just $51.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 31 percent reduction in the product’s original asking price.

On the downside, there were only 170 pieces left for this promo at the time of writing.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the white color version of AML004 before the promo wraps up.

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Beautiful Makeup Mirror Lamp

Alternatively, you can go for the Beautiful Makeup Mirror Lamp that has now gone up for sale carrying a lowered price of just $35.99 on GearBest.

It is worth noting that the item usually retails for $50.20. Note that this 28 percent discount is specifically valid for the pale blue Lilly color version of the mirror lamp.

Made using high-quality ABS and baking finish material, this Beautiful Makeup Mirror Lamp draws its juices from a 1200mAh battery.

Moreover, it is 360 degrees adjustable so that you can use it as per your convenience. The item comes with a USB data cable charging option and can run nearly a week if used about half an hour daily.

You can follow this link to purchase the Beautiful Makeup Mirror Lamp. With only 171 pieces remaining, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

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Pre-Order Various Xiaomi Mi 9 Variants At Best Prices On Top Online Stores

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 22, 2019

The long-awaited Mi 8 successor dubbed the Mi 9 was unveiled at a launch event that took place in Beijing, China earlier this month. If you have been waiting with bated breath to get your hands on Xiaomi’s latest flagship smartphone at the lowest price, you’ve come to the right place.

We’ll not only shed light on the top-end specifications and features that make the Xiaomi Mi 9 an irresistible smartphone, but also show where you can buy it for an unbeatable price.

Xiaomi Mi 9 on GearBest

GearBest users can pre-order the 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant of the Xiaomi Mi 9 phablet for $784.21. This variant comes in the gray color version. The blue-tinted Mi 9 phablet that features 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage capacity carries an $850.70 price sticker.

The global version of the Mi 9 that comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage capacity retails for $605.77. It comes in the black color version.

The Transparent version of the Mi 9 phablet carries a steep $1005.85 price tag. The gray color option of the 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM variant of the phablet, on the other hand, sells for $561.92.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the coveted phablet and purchase your favorite variant.

Xiaomi Mi 9 on Giztop

The 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant come in blue and gray color versions, bearing a $599 price tag. The Transparent (Explorer Edition) of the Mi 9 has gone up for pre-order on Giztop for $899.

The Mi 9 Transparent (Explorer Edition) will ship with 12GB of RAM and offer a hearty 256GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite multimedia content.

Alternatively, you can go for the 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant that comes in blue, gray and purple color versions. Note that the aforesaid variant will set you back $$699.

It is worth noting that the estimated delivery for the Xiaomi Mi 9 is by the end of next month.

You can visit this link to pre-order your favorite variant of the Mi 9 on Giztop.

Xiaomi Mi 9 on GeekBuying

Deemed as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GeekBuying is now doling out a noteworthy discount on the Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone.

The gray color version of the Mi 9 that offers 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM usually retails for $829.90, but you can now pre-order it for a lowered price of just $675.99.

This noteworthy discount can be extended by applying coupon code GIZ_XPCESLVF.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $76 by bringing the already reduced retail price of the Mi 9 further down to just $599.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Xiaomi Mi 9 sports an extra large 6.39 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The phone is housed in a sturdy 7000 series aluminum frame with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on top for added protection. Under the hood, the Mi 9 packs 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Kryo 485 processor along with Adreno 640 GPU.

Moreover, it houses a 48MP+16MP+12MP triple camera setup on the back and a 20MP AI front shooter for selfies. It also features a 5th generation in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie OS and is backed by a non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4+ and fast wireless charging.

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specifications and get your hands on the Mi 9.

Gaming phone maker Razer lays off some of its workforce, may ditch the Razer Phone 3

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 22, 2019

When Razer busted into the tech scene with a gaming smartphone, the company came with lots of prospects. It was soon to get several rivals in the Black Shark, ASUS ROG. Razer would soon follow up the first model with the Razer Phone 2 which came with several improvements. Away from the razzmatazz of a phone launch, Razer may be in deep water financially. There are reports that the company has laid off some of its workforce in order to limit its running cost.

According to tech blog Droid Life, Razer laid off up to 30 employees which represent about two percent of its total workforce. Razer has business concerns in other tech products apart from mobile phones but the report claims that the 30 employees are connected mostly with the mobile division at Razer. This could only mean that the Razer Phone 3 may have been halted.

Razer issued a press statement confirming that it laid off several employees in its mobile division, The statement also clarified that some workers were reassigned to other projects within the company. As a ray of hope, the gaming phone manufacturer hinted that it still sees great opportunities in the mobile gaming space and will continue to invest in this category through a combination of hardware and software initiative. The company also stated that they were working on new exciting mobile projects and details will be shared when the products are ready. The statement also disclosed that the Razer Phone 2 will continue to be on sale and will get the latest updates and features. But in an era where attention is shifting to foldable phones, we do hope a high level of interest is sustained for gaming phones. That is the only way Razer’s mobile division and other gaming phone makers can stay afloat and become profitable.

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Leaked Realme 3 live photos reveal color gradient finish

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 21, 2019

The Realme 3 is expected to launch in March. This will be the sixth phone from the brand which launched last year. A few of the phone’s specs have been confirmed by the manufacturer and now live photos have leaked online.

Yesterday, Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth shared an image of a phone with vertically arranged dual rear cameras. At the moment, there is no Realme smartphone with that camera arrangement which means the phone in the image is most likely the upcoming Realme 3.

Also, the phone is shown in a case which has the popular diamond-cut design of the Realme 1. It turns out that Realme is not only teasing its upcoming phone but also one of its accessories.

Since the Realme 3 is inside a case in the above image, what does it actually look like? These live images from The Leaker show that the device will come in starry blue and starry purple gradient colors. We are not sure if the back is covered in glass or plastic seeing as the Realme 2 Pro does look like its covered in glass but is actually plastic all over.

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The images also confirm the phone will have a 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom. There is a USB port too but we are not sure if it is MicroUSB or Type-C. We also already know from the image above shared by the CEO that the phone will come with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 gets its first price cut of 500 yuan ($74) after the Mi 9 launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 21, 2019

Xiaomi Mi 8 was the Chinese phone maker’s flagship for last year. Despite the emergence of the Mi 9 yesterday, the Mi 8 still remains a highly desirable, sleek and powerful smartphone. Despite the high-end features it packs, the Mi 9 comes with several improvements over the Mi 8. So, fans would generally shift attention to the new flagship. Well, except they see a good offer that’s too hot to ignore. That is what Xiaomi is planning to do by slashing the price of the Mi 8 by a huge 500 yuan ($74).

The 500 yuan ($74) price cut was announced today by Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun on his Weibo page. The price cut only affects the Mi 8 screen fingerprint version and that is because the current price overlaps with the 2999 yuan starting price of the Mi 9. The new price regime cuts across all the variants of the Mi 8 screen fingerprint variant and is presently in force on Xiaomi’s offline and online stores. Thus, the 6GB+128GB version will retail for 2499 yuan while the 8GB+128GB version will sell for 2899 yuan.

It is worth noting that the Mi 8 Screen fingerprint version comes with a transparent back just like the Mi 8 Explorer edition. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s 2018 flagship chipset – Snapdragon 845. There is no doubt that the device is a value for money phone.

Alcatel’s 2019 lineup revealed, includes the 3V, 3L, 1s, and 1V

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 21, 2019

TCL-owned Alcatel has a bunch of mid-range phones planned for the year. The new lineup includes the Alcatel 1s which we reported a few weeks ago, the Alcatel 1V, and 2019 models of the Alcatel 3 and Alcatel 3V. The whole lineup including their specs were leaked by Evan Blass (@evleaks) today.

Alcatel 1s

The Alcatel 1s has a 5.56-inch HD+ display with a screen-to-body ratio of 81.3%. Just as we reported a few weeks ago, the Alcatel 1s is powered by Spreadtrum’s SC9863A 1.6GHz octa-core (Cortex-A55) processor. There is 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage paired with it.

The Alcatel 1s has a 13MP primary camera that is interpolated to 16MP on its rear along with a 2MP sensor for capturing depth of field details. In front is a 5MP camera interpolated to 8MP with its own LED flash.

It packs a 3,060mah battery, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and runs Android Pie. It also has Face Key, Alcatel’s version of Face Unlock. The front of the phone is covered with 2.5D glass while the back is made of plastic with a brushed metal finish.

Alcatel 1V

The Alcatel 1V joins the Alcatel 1C as an Android Go phone but it runs the more recent Android Pie (Go Edition). I guess you know which to buy now.

The 1V has a 5.5-inch WVGA+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by an unnamed octa-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. There is an 8MP camera (interpolated to 13MP) on the back of the phone and a 5MP camera (interpolated to 8MP) with its own LED flash in front.

The Alcatel 1V also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 2,460mAh battery. It will come in blue with a metallic finish.

Alcatel 3 (2019)

The 2019 Alcatel 3 brings a number of new features when compared to the last year’s model. The screen is now bigger at 5.94-inches and it has a notch now – the U type just like that of the Essential PH-1. This results in the top bezel getting shaved off. Alcatel says it has a screen-to-body ratio of 89.6%.

There is a Snapdragon 450 processor along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. A single 13MP camera sits on the back with an LED flash and fingerprint scanner underneath it. The front camera is an 8MP sensor.

The battery is also bigger now at 3500mAh. The front of the phone is covered with 2.5D glass. The rear has an OPVM processing finish for a premium and glossy appearance.

Alcatel 3C

The Alcatel 3C isn’t as powerful as the Alcatel 3 but it packs a much larger display – 6.7-inches to be precise! There is no notch but the bezels are moderately sized. The display is an IPS panel with an HD+ resolution.

Under its 3D textured back is MediaTek’s MTK8321 quad-core processor – a 1.3GHz chipset released back in 2017 for tablets. There is 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. It has a single 8MP rear camera at the top left corner and there is a fingerprint scanner in the middle. It also has support for Face Key.

The Alcatel 3C packs a measly 3,000mAh battery for its size. Thankfully, it runs Android Pie.

Alcatel 3L

The Alcatel 3L has a 5.9-inch HD+ display with a notch at the top for a screen-to-body ratio of 88.4%. It is powered by the Snapdragon 429 along with 2GB of RAM. Storage is 16GB but should be expandable.

It has dual rear cameras – 13MP + 5MP – with PDAF, real-time bokeh, a single-tone LED flash and AI features. The front camera is an 8MP sensor with LCD flash to illuminate your face when taking selfies.

Its battery is even bigger than that of the gigantic Alcatel 3C at 3500mAh. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner which is weird considering even the Alcatel 1V Android Go phone has one. It also runs Android Oreo although Alcatel says Android Pie will be available.

The phone has 2.5D glass in front and a metallic finish for the rear.

Alcatel 3V (2019)

The last but not the least is the 2019 version of the Alcatel 3V which technically is a beefed-up version of the 3C and a downgrade of some sort of last year’s model.

It has the same massive 6.7-inch HD+ 18:9 display, down from last year’s FHD+ panel. It is powered by an unnamed octa-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

There is a dual-camera setup on the back which is made up of a 16MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. The selfie camera is an 8MP sensor. Unlike the 3C which has a 3,000mAh battery, the 3V packs a 4000mAh battery. It also stereo speakers, Face Key, and a fingerprint scanner. The back has a 3D textured finish.

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