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Xiaomi Redmi 7 is 3C certified; Launch date could be near

In the past month, Redmi had introduced the Redmi Note 7 smartphone and before the end of the month, it will be debuting the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone. The newly established Redmi brand will be launching smartphones including the Redmi 7 series and Snapdragon 855 powered Redmi flagship phone. While there is no fresh information available on the Redmi flagship smartphone, the arrival of the Redmi 7 series seems to be drawing near since the M180F6LC/E/T models have been approved by 3C authority in China.

Last week, the IMDA body of Singapore had approved M1806FLG smartphone. The certification had confirmed that the smartphone will be releasing in Singapore as Redmi 7. The newly 3C certified M180F6LC, M180F6LE and M180F6LT devices are very similar to the M180F6LG phone in Singapore. Hence, the M180F6LC/E/T is nothing but the upcoming Redmi 7 phone.

Redmi 7 3C
The 3C listing of the Redmi 7 reveals that the MDY-09-EK charger that will be coming along with it will support not more than 5V/2A charging. Apart from the supported charging rate of the Redmi 7, there is no information available on its other specifications. Hopefully, its entire specs may appear on TENAA in the coming weeks.

The Redmi 7 smartphone will be the successor of the Redmi 6 phone from last year. The Chinese manufacture may release Redmi 7A as Redmi 6A’s successor and Redmi 7 Pro as Redmi 6 Pro’s sequel. A Russian tech blogger had revealed the front design of the Redmi 7 Pro through a YouTube video. The phone featured a waterdrop-style notch like the Redmi Note 7 phone. The Redmi 6 Pro from last year featured a wider notch on its display. The Redmi 6 and 6A came with displays that supported 18:9 aspect ratio. Probably, their successor may feature notched displays like the Redmi 6 Pro.

Redmi 7 Pro

In January, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had claimed the price of the Redmi 7 series would be ranging between 700 Yuan and 800 Yuan (~$103 and ~$118). The Redmi 7 series may get unveiled in March or early in Q2 in China.

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Xiaomi foldable smartphone’s 3D renders showcases the double folding design

While Samsung is all set to launch its foldable smartphone — Samsung Galaxy Fold, at a launch event on 20th February, another smartphone brand has confirmed that a foldable smartphone is under development — Xiaomi.

The concept 3D renders of Xiaomi’s upcoming foldable smartphone have surfaced online, showing the phone’s double folding design which turns into a table when unfolded.

Xiaomi Foldable Smartphone

Last year, it was reported that Xiaomi is developing a foldable smartphone. At that time, it was also reported that the said foldable smartphone from Xiaomi will be launched in the second half of 2019. A couple of weeks ago, China-based Xiaomi publicly confirmed that a folding smartphone in development.

Lin Bin, co-founder and CEO of Xiaomi, went a step further and published a video showing a prototype of the bendable smartphone. The smartphone with flexible display has a very unique design as it can be folded twice. The phone’s display is on the outside and is folded around the housing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3-aDOMI6Mk

He said that the company has already overcome several technical problems, such as the flexible display, the folding mechanism, and the MIUI adjustment. He further added that the symmetric double folded design perfectly combines the experience of the tablet and a mobile phone, which is both practical and beautiful.

According to the reports, the company is currently in the process of finalizing the name of this prototype from these two — Xiaomi Dual Flex and Xiaomi MIX Flex. It is said that the company is still open for more suggestions.

Xiaomi Foldable Smartphone Render

The render images show that the phone can be folded from the two sides of the screen and then close seamlessly, exactly in the middle, on the back of the device. Once folded, it’s a relatively short and wide smartphone and when unfolded, it seems like a table. On top, there’s an ON/OFF button while there’s a USB-Type C port on the bottom.

While the video shared by Xiaomi CEO shows the camera icon on the smartphone, information related to the camera module on the foldable smartphone still remains a mystery. Interestingly, no camera can be seen around the screen as well as on the phone’s back.

In a statement regarding this development, Xiaomi said that one of the key components of the phone — the flexible folding screen — is co-developed by Xiaomi and its supply chain partner. Aside from the screen, its design, folding mechanism and MIUI adaptation are developed by the company itself.

 

Read More: Xiaomi patents smartphone design with four-sided curved edge display

 

While Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone is still under development, the company is expected to officially launch the 5G variant of its Mi MIX 3 smartphone at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain later this month, along with other products.

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Google preparing to develop its own chips; hiring engineers in India

As per a recent report from Reuters, it is believed that Google will soon start developing its own chipsets. Alphabet Inc’s Google is hiring some engineers in India to extend their “gChips” team. The Search giant has already hired 16 chip engineers and is still working to expand the team. Google is open with four positions in the same field at its center in Bengaluru, India. It could expand their “gChips” teams to 80 employees by the end of 2019.

Google Pixel 3 2018

The sudden surge in the chip-related hiring process is indicating that Google is planning to develop its own chips. As per the report, the gChips team might be testing the new chipset designs before ending up on the final version. Although, Jim McGregor, an expert from the semiconductor industry also believes that Google is cooking something in Bengaluru. Google’s gChip base in Bengaluru makes sense as the city is already home to various traditional chipmakers in India.

Currently, there are speculations about the purpose of chip design. If it is for processors than Google could be the latest addition to the list of companies that are using their own processors as like of Apple, Samsung, and Huawei. It would give Google an ability to optimize the software with hardware more precisely. The search giant could also develop more specific chips for more specific purposes. It would allow them to build more particular devices with complex software algorithms. Although, Google’s home security and routers are inevitably going to benefit from their self-made chips.

Already, various online reports have hinted towards Google’s own chip development in the past. The recent from Reuters is making things more clear and precise.

Google is working on the chip’s design since 2014. Google has already developed various chips at a small level. They have integrated the Pixel Visual Core in the last generations of Pixel devices, allowing to compile HDR+ images at 5X better speeds. Similarly, there’s a Titan M security chip for Pixel 3, which improvises the security. There are a lot many examples where Google has put its hands on chip development.

Google’s recent staff hiring has made us think that the search giant is setting up a field to bring their own smartphone chipsets. Notably, big leads from Qualcomm, Apple have recently joined Google.

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Vivo Y91C could be a new variant of the Vivo Y91 for Thailand

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications (NBTC) body of Thailand has approved a new phone named Vivo Y91C with model number Vivo 1820. Since the company has already launched the Vivo Y91 phone in Thailand, it appears that the Vivo Y91C is a new variant of the same phone.

The Vivo Y91 smartphone that was launched in countries like Thailand, Malaysia and India are all powered by MediaTek Helio P22 chipset and 3 GB of RAM. It comes with an internal storage of 64 GB. The smartphone had first launched in Philippines in November 2018. The variant that hit the Philippines market was powered by Snapdragon 439 along with 3 GB of RAM. It had landed in Philippines in 32 GB and 64 Gb storage choices.

The Chinese manufacturer had launched the 16 GB storage + 2 GB RAM edition of the same phone as Vivo Y91i smartphone in December 2018 in Philippines. The Vivo Y91iv was also introduced in Thailand with 16 GB storage and 2 GB of RAM. However, it was powered by MediaTek Helio P22 SoC. Hence, the Vivo Y91C that will be releasing in Thailand in the near future could be either the Snapdragon 439 edition of the phone.

The Vivo Y91 and Y91i phones only different in RAM and storage capacities and the rest of their specs are same. The Vivo Y91 features a 6.22-inch waterdrop-style notched screen that produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The FunTouch OS 4.4 based Android 8.1 Oreo OS is preloaded on the device.

The backside of the phone features 13-mepagpixel + 2-megapixel dual camera and a fingerprint scanner. The front notch is fitted with an 8-megapixel selfie camera. It receives power from 4,030mAh battery.

Vivo Thailand has also certified Vivo V15 and Vivo V15 Pro smartphones. Hence, there is a possibility that these phones could be soon heading to Thailand. The Vivo V15 series will first go official in India on Feb. 20. The rumored specs of the Vivo V15 Pro include 6.39-inch AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader, Snapdragon 675, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, Android 9 Pie, 3,700mAh battery, 32-megapixel pop-up selfie shooter and 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera setup.

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Get Assured 1-Week Delivery, 10% Site-Wide Coupon And Other Unmissable Deals On Banggood

Chinese New Year sets the stage for some great deals and big discounts each year, and 2019 has been no different.


In a bid to commemorate the beginning of a new year as per the traditional Chinese calendar, Banggood has launched a new campaign.

Dubbed as ‘EU Warehouse CNY Sale,’ this recently kicked-off promo not only features a wide selection of heavily discounted products, amazing deals, and lots more.

Aside from that, you can use 10% off coupon EU2019 which will be valid site-wide from EU warehouse. The coupon is slated to expire at UTC+8 on February 13th.

It is worth noting that the aforesaid coupon cannot be applied to save money for items that already carry discounts or are a part of any other promotional offer.

On top of that, the EU warehouse is more cost-effective compared to the CN warehouse. It warrants hassle free return of good, 100% 1-week delivery, free duties and is open all hours.

A wide selection of discounted products has been added to two categories including ‘Daily Deals For CNY,’ and ‘Always On Sale’ categories.

The ‘Daily Deals For CNY’ section has been further divided into multiple rounds, with each round lasting for one day.

For example, Round 6 began on February 12th and will conclude tomorrow, February 13th. In the meantime, Banggood users can buy items included in this section at heavily discounted prices.

Likewise, the ‘Always On Sale’ category features a slew of items that have been added to different sub-categories in a bid to expedite and simplify the search process.
For the sake of an instance, the ‘Toys Hobbies and Robot’ section comprises items like Matek Systems PDB-XT60 W/ BEC 5V & 12V 2oz Copper for RC Drone, Waterproof Portable EVA Hard Handbag Storage Bag for Eachine E58 RC Drone Quadcopter etc.

More importantly, you can avail some great discounts on select items. However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promotion sale is slated to end soon.

You can click here to visit the campaign page and check out the rest of the products and grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Vivo’s new “iQOO” sub-brand to sell premium flagship phones introduced

Through a Weibo post, Vivo has introduced a new sub-brand named iQOO. The official Weibo account of the newly established brand reveals that it is a mobile phone company. Since Vivo is already selling a wide range phones from entry-level to flagship smartphones, the iQOO brand could be used to sell premium flagship handsets.

Earlier today, Vivo used its Weibo account to introduced the new sub-brand with a repost of the “Hello, this is iQOO” message that was first posted on the official Weibo account of iQOO. Its Weibo account reveals that the brand belongs to Vivo Mobile Communications Co. Ltd. However, it is speculated that the brand will function independently like Xiaomi’s Redmi and OPPO’s Realme. There is not much information on the staff that is running the iQOO brand. It is urged fans in China to comment on

Vivo phones have been available in China within a price bracket of 1,000 Yuan (~$147) and 4,000 Yuan (~$590). The iQOO brand is expected to sell premium flagship phones worth 5,000 Yuan (~$738) and above. However, there is no information on the smartphones that belongs to the new brand.

The iQOO.com domain name is now active. However, it does not contain any details on the new brand but carries general information on Vivo. Hopefully, Vivo or iQOO may soon disperse a press release to reveal more about the brand. The below poster that has been shared by iQOO only suggests that its devices will be futuristic and topnotch technologies.

A quick search on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram reveals for the new brand reveals that Vivo had been hiring many employees for it in the second half of 2018 in Indonesia. This suggests that iQOO could be a global brand.

In China, many smartphone brands have launched 100multiple sub-brands to target at different price points and interests. Honor is a sub-brand of Huawei, Motorola belongs to Lenovo, ZTE has Nubia, Meizu has Charm Blue sub-brand, and POCO, Redmi and Black Shark are sub-brands of Xiaomi. With Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech exhibition fast approaching, Vivo may use the platform to announce more details on the iQOO mobile phone brand.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 surpasses sale of 1 million units in China

The newly launched Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has hit 1 million sales in China. In the span of just a month, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 sales have surpassed a million mark. As like of the speculations, the Xiaomi has achieved the new milestone in just a month. Moreover, the Xiaomi is working to bring new variants of Redmi Note 7 in other countries very soon. Mainly, they are just a few days away for its launch in India.

Today, Xiaomi has released the sale details of the last month starting from January 15th to February 11th. It’s the company’s new policy that has led to such a success in its home country. It proves that Xiaomi has strong product development and supply chain management in China. Xiaomi’s policy of providing high-end specs at an affordable price is making a difference throughout the world.

Additionally, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 carries a Snapdragon 660 SoC with Adreno 512. It is coupled with a 4/6GB RAM and 32/64 GB Internal storage. It hosts a 6.3 inches Full HD display with the resolution of 1090 x 2340 pixels. It is secured with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect against any minor scratches and damage.

In the camera section, it comes with a huge 48-megapixel sensor and an additional 5-megapixel sensor on the rear side. On the front side, it comes with a 13-megapixel sensor for selfies. In terms of battery backup, its 4000 mAh battery can withstand a full day of usage once fully charged.

Moreover, Xiaomi is working on Redmi Note 7 Pro which carries the improved performance with a lot many other changes. It is slated for launch very soon in mainland China at a similar price. It is expected to carry a 48 megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor instead of 48-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor.

It is worth mentioning that it will soon debut in the Indian market. A lot more devices are slated for launch this year from Xiaomi. We hope Redmi Note 7 will get more sales in upcoming time due to its cost-effective combination with good specs. Currently, it is retailing in China for the price of 999 Yuan.

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Leaked Sony Xperia XA3 hands-on video effectively confirms a tall aspect ratio display

Just a couple of days back, real-life images of the upcoming Sony Xperia XA3 appeared online. Although the images were blurry, they show the device will have a tall aspect ratio, different from those on Sony’s current smartphones. The device has again appeared in a leaked video showing the model in all its glory. The video seems to be the source of the blurry image ad they give us a clear shot of the device.Sony Xperia XA3

The new video seems to confirm that we’ll be seeing a sort of thick-sized top bezel, but its bottom bezel will be extremely thin. The video also confirms the device will utilise a rather tall aspect ratio and looks quite tall but still fits the hand of the man holding it in the video. According to earlier leaks,  the top bezel only houses the usual components such as a selfie camera, an earpiece and some other sensors.

Read Also: Leaked Sony Xperia XA3 press renders reveal CinemaWide Display and dual rear cameras

The rear aspect of the Xperia XA3 is shown to have a horizontally aligned dual camera setup. The fingerprint scanner is not present on the rear shell of the device which means it will use a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device will run the Android 9 Pie OS and there are rumours of a Snapdragon 660 chipset onboard. Another rumour tips a Snapdragon 636 processor, though. The phone is expected to be unveiled on February 25 at MWC.

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Lenovo Z5 Pro is now available through open sale in China, price starts at 1998 Yuan ($294)

Last year, in November, Lenovo launched its Lenovo Z5 Pro smartphone in China. Now after around three months of its official launch, the smartphone is now finally available for purchase in China through open sale.

The company has announced that the Lenovo Z5 Pro will be available for purchase via open sale in China. The 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage model is priced at 1,998 Yuan (approximately $294) while the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model costs 2,298 Yuan (approximately $339).

The Lenovo Z5 Pro is a slider phone that measures 9.3mm in thickness and it weighs 210 grams. The back panel of the phone is made out of glass that is curved on all four sides. For the slider, the Chinese manufacturer has employed six double helix springs.

Lenovo Z5 Pro

It features a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display from Samsung. The notch-less display supports Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 95.06 percent and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The HDR 10 compliant AMOLED display is also embedded with the fifth-generation photo-electric under-display fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s upper mid-range Snapdragon 710 AIE chipset, coupled with 6GB RAM. There’s also an IntelliGo AI chip that is claimed to significantly reduce the noise during phone calls. As for the internal storage, it comes in two options — 64GB and 128GB. There’s no microSD card slot, thus the users won’t be able to expand the phone’s storage capacity.

Coming to the camera department, the smartphone comes with a dual front-facing camera, an infrared sensor, infrared light and proximity sensor. The front-facing camera setup comprises of an f/2.2 aperture 16-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel infrared camera. It supports AI-based capabilities for shooting beautified selfie images and it also carries support IR face recognition for accurately unlocking the phone in dim-light.

Lenovo Z5 Pro

On the back side, there are a vertically arranged dual rear camera sensors, consisting of a 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor and a 16-megapixel Sony IMX519 snappers, equipped with features like dual f/1.8 aperture lens, autofocus, dual-tone LED flash, 4K video shooting, 1080p video shooting at 120 fps, HDR, PDAF, AI scene recognition and super night scene mode.

Connectivity options on the device include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and USB-C. It offers immersive audio experience, thanks to the Dolby Atmos support.

 

Read More: Lenovo device believed to be the Phab 3 hits the FCC, packs large battery and single rear camera

 

The smartphone comes pre-installed with ZUI 10 based on the Android Oreo operating system. There’s also AI game acceleration mode, that can throttle the CPU, GPU, and memory performance while playing games. The device is powered by a 3,350mAh battery that is equipped with support for 18W fast charging.

Buy X26UL Mini PC And Qotom Mini Barebone PC At Unbeatable Prices On AliExpress

Designed to handle basic tasks like browsing the internet, accessing web-based apps, processing documents etc., Mini Pcs are small-sized desktop computers.

Mini PCs are a great choice for those who do not fancy using desktops with giant towers but would rather go for a compact device that packs serious power.

Unlike their predecessors that could hardly hold up to the computing power users needed, newfangled mini PCs aren’t any less powerful, despite being housed in a compact frame.

It is worth noting that top-branded Mini PCs that boasts an impressive array of features aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

If you are in the market for a feature-laden Mini PC that doesn’t cost a bomb, we got good news for you.

Much to the relief of those who aren’t willing to spend a fortune on this tiny device, AliExpress is offering the X26UL Mini PC and the Qotom Mini Barebone PC at lowered prices.

X26UL Mini PC

Powered by Intel’s Core i7-7500U/i5-7200U/i3-7100U processors, the X26UL is an irresistible Mini PC that delivers the same performance as your regular desktop PC.

It supports 4K resolution display and features HDMI and VGA connectors, allowing you to easily connect it to various monitors, televisions, and projectors.

While the X26UL Mini PC would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can buy it for just $133.92 on AliExpress. This is a 52 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $279.


Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, new users can apply a $3 off coupon for extra discount.

You can choose between multiple kits including 8GB RAM, 120GB SSD Wi-Fi, 8GB RAM, 240GB SSD Wi-Fi and 8GB RAM, 480GB SSD Wi-Fi. Alternatively, you can go for a variant that doesn’t include RAM, ROM or Wi-Fi.

You can follow this link to grab the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in just two days.

 

 

Qotom Mini Barebone PC

The Qotom Mini Barebone PC is ideal for those who fancy browsing the internet, watching your favorite film in 4K or just playing popular games on a big screen without leaving the comfort of your room.

It is powered by Intel Celeron J1800 Quad-Core processor along with a built-in Intel HD Graphics VGA. The built-in LAN comprises 2 RJ45, and Realtek RTL8111E 10/100/1000.

This feature-laden desktop minicomputer comes in multiple variants like 2GB RAM, 32GB SSD, 4GB RAM, 32GB SSD, 8GB RAM, and 32GB SSD just to name a few.
Likewise, you can choose from four kits including Q180S-S02 NO WIFI, Q180S-S02 WIFI, Q190S-S02 NO WIFI, and Q190S-S02 WIFI. The price will vary based on the model you decide to buy.

For example, the Q180S-S02 NO WIFI kit combined with 2GB of RAM and 32GB SSD will set you back $148.99, but if you go for larger memory capacity such as 4GB RAM and 32GB SSD, you’d need to shell out $162.99.

If you are a new buyer on AliExpress, you can use a $3 off coupon and grab a discount without breaking a sweat.

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Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 to again go on sale in India today

Last month, Samsung launched its two new mid-range smartphones in the all-new Galaxy M-series — Samsung Galaxy M10 and Samsung Galaxy M20 last week. Both the phones went on sale in India this month for two times.

Now, both — the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 will again go on sale in India today, for the third time, at 12:00 PM. The devices will be available for purchase through online marketplace Amazon India as well as Samsung’s official online store in India.

As for the pricing, the 2GB RAM model of Galaxy M10 is priced at Rs. 7,990 (approximately $112) while the 3GB RAM model costs Rs. 8,990 (approximately $126). The 3GB RAM model of Galaxy M20 costs Rs. 10,990 (approximately $155) and the 4GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 12,990, which roughly converts to $183.

Samsung Galaxy M20 render featured

The Samsung Galaxy M10 features a 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V display with 720 x 1520 pixels screen resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Exynos 7870 chipset, along with 2GB/3GB RAM.

It comes with 16GB/32GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot for expanding the phone’s storage capacity up to 512GB. As for the camera configuration, the device features a 13-megapixel primary sensor along with an f/1.9 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary, ultra-wide sensor. For selfies, there’s a 5-megapixel front-facing sensor. It has an ultra-wide mode to support landscapes, cityscapes, and group photos.

The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Samsung Experience 9.5 UX. Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C port. It is powered by a 3,400mAh battery that supports three times faster-charging.

Samsung Galaxy M20

On the other hand, the Galaxy M20 comes with a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ Infinity-V display with 1080 x 2340 pixels screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by the company’s own Exynos 7904 chipset, paired with Mali-G71 MP2 GPU, 3GB/4GB RAM, and 32GB/64GB internal storage.

The phone also comes with a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the storage capacity up to 512GB. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back and the phone also supports Face Unlock feature. For imaging, the Galaxy M20 comes with a dual rear camera setup along with a 13-megapixel primary sensor that has an f/1.9 aperture and a 5-megapixel ultra-wide secondary sensor. On the front side, it comes equipped with an 8-megapixel sensor along with an f/2.0 aperture.

 

Read More: Samsung Galaxy M30 specs leaked revealing a 6.38-inch FHD display, 5,000mAh battery and more

 

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack, and FM Radio. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Samsung Experience 9.5 UX on top and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support.

Nokia 9 PureView key specs revealed through Android Enterprise listing

The arrival of the Nokia 9 PureView flagship phone is not far away since it is expected to get announce through HMD Global’s Feb. 24 event at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech exhibition in Barcelona, Spain. Multiple leaks have revealed the specifications of the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone. Now, the smartphone has appeared on Android Enterprise website. The listing shows the key specs of the base model of the smartphone.

As shown in the below screenshot, the Nokia 9 features a 6-inch display. The name of the processor that powers it is not mentioned. The SoC is supported by 4 GB of RAM. It comes with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB which indicates that the specs mentioned on the Android Enterprise website may belong to its base model. There is a possibility that there will be a higher variant with 6 GB of RAM. The handset carries support for fingerprint scanner and NFC among other features.

Nokia 9 PureView Android Enterprise Listing

While flagship phones running on Android are going to powered by the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform, the upcoming Nokia 9 PureView is likely to be fueled by the Snapdragon 845 chipset that fueled many flagship phones in 2018. Some rumors have claimed that there could be a Snapdragon 855 edition of the Nokia 9 PureView arriving later this year.

Coming back to the rumored specs of the Nokia 9 PureView, it is speculated to feature a 4,150mAh battery which is expected to not only carry support for fast charging, but also wireless charging. It goes without saying that the USP of the Nokia 9 PureView will be its penta-lens setup that may include different kinds of camera sensors like RBG, monochrome, telephoto lens, wide-angle lens and super wide-angle lens. There is no accurate information available on the price tag of the Nokia 9 PureView. Also, the AMOLED display of the phone could be equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Nokia 9 PureView real life

At the MWC 2019, the Finnish company is expected to announce some other smartphones too such as Nokia 8.1 Plus, Nokia 6.2 (2019), Nokia 1 Plus and a new feature phone.

Xiaomi’s 18W fast charger for the Redmi Note 7 goes out of stock

Redmi Note 7, the first smartphone from the Redmi brand after it split from its parent company Xiaomi earlier this year, has been on flash sale for a few times. The phone again went on sale today in China but the customers were not able to add the 18W fast charger to the cart.

When customers started complaining about this on Weibo — the Chinese microblogging platform, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun responded by stating that the fast charger has gone out of stock. On the Xiaomi Mall website also, the separate fast charger (18W) is showing as out of stock.

Xiaomi 18W Fast Charger Out of Stock

The Redmi Note 7 supports 18W fast charging but the device comes with the standard 10W charger in the box. To make use of the fast charging feature, users need to separately purchase the 18W fast charger, which was available for 10 Yuan (approximately $1.5).

However, at the time of launch of the smartphone, it was said that the 10 Yuan pricing for the 18W fast charger is temporary and is meant as an introductory offer as the company’s gesture to give back to its users. It seems that the offer period is now over and when it comes back in stock, it could carry a different price tag.

As for the pricing of Redmi Note 7 in China, the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage costs 999 Yuan (approximately $147), 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model costs 1,199 Yuan (approximately $177) while the top-end model with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage is priced at 1,399 Yuan (approximately $206).

Redmi Note 7 2

The phone features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display carries support for 450-nits brightness, 1,500:1 contrast ratio, sun legibility, and eye protection mode. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core chipset with 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage.

It also comes with a dedicated microSD card slot allowing users to expand the storage capacity. The device features an f/1.8 aperture 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary camera with artificial intelligence technology. On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel camera housed in the display notch.

The camera is also equipped with features like AI Smart Beauty and AI face unlock. The Redmi Note 7 is equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack and features an infrared blaster which makes it possible to use it as a remote control. A fingerprint scanner resides of the backside of the smartphone.

 

Read More: Xiaomi Camera Department set for leaps and bounds with new technologies in 2019: CEO Lei Jun

 

In terms of software, the smartphone is running Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 out-of-the-box. The phone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology. With an 18W fast charger, the phone can be fully charged in just 1 hour and 43 minutes.

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While there’s no dearth of laptops from popular as well as lesser known manufacturers in the market today, these devices are likely to burn a hole in your pocket.
Much to the relief of those who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a laptop, the Teclast F7 Plus has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag on GeeKmaxi.

We’ll divulge more details about the discount available on the Teclast F7 Plus in just a bit. On top of that, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process.

Teclast F7 Plus Business Laptop

Targetted at the “actionists,” the F7 Plus is a new generation laptop that surprisingly doesn’t cost a bomb. In fact, it would normally set you back 368,99 € on both online as well as offline stores.

In a bid to make the feature-laden laptop available to the cost-conscious buyers, Teclast is now offering the F7 Plus laptop for a dropped price of just 348,99 € on GeeKmaxi.

Aside from taking full advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code YQL3MPZT to get an extra 10,00 € off before proceeding to checkout.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Teclast F7 Plus further down to just 338,99 € simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

An absolute steal at this price, the Teclast F7 Plus sports an easily readable 14.0-inch IPS display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.


It packs Intel’s powerful 8th Generation Gemini Lake processor along with a highly competent 9th Generation UHD graphics for an immersive viewing and casual gaming experience.

Moreover, the Teclast F7 Plus ships with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and offers a hearty 128GB SSD storage capacity so that you can save your favorite multimedia content without worrying about running out of storage space.

The Teclast-branded business laptop houses a 2.0MP front-mounted camera, enabling the user to have a face-to-face video chat with friends and family.

The Teclast F7 Plus runs Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system and is backed by a non-removable 6500mAh battery.

The device features a 3.5mm headphone Jack, four built-in speakers and lots more in a compact 33.10 x 22.00 x 1.49 cm frame. The Teclast F7 Plus weighs in at just 1.5000 kg.

You can head straight to this link in order to avail the discount and check out the full specification. Note that the availability date for the Teclast F7 Plus business laptop is March 10th.

Oppo K1 to go on sale in India today for the first time, costs Rs. 16,990 ($239)

Last week, Oppo launched its first budget K-series smartphone in the Indian market — Oppo K1. The phone, which was first announced in China in October last year, comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner, something that’s rear in the budget segment.

In India, the Oppo K1 is priced at Rs. 16,990 which roughly converts to $239. It will be available for purchase exclusively through online marketplace Flipkart from 12:00 PM. The device will be offered in two colors — Astral Blue and Piano Black and comes, with a few attractive offers.

The smartphone features a metallic frame which is sandwiched between the front and rear glass. The Oppo K1 comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display and features a waterdrop notch that helps in delivering a screen-to-body ratio of 91 percent.

Oppo K1 Ink Black

The phone’s display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and carries support for Dull HD+ screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. As said, the company has also integrated an in-display fingerprint sensor which can authenticate and unlock the device in just 0.41 seconds.

The device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor, coupled with 4GB of RAM. There’s 64GB of internal storage and you cannot upgrade the storage capacity as the device lacks a microSD card slot.

As for the photography, the handset is equipped with a 25-megapixel selfie camera which is housed in the small notch at the front side. On the back side, the phone features a dual camera setup, consisting of a primary sensor of 16-megapixel with an f/1.7 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture.

The front-facing camera has been optimized to capture beautified selfie shots whereas the rear-mounted dual cameras come with features like LED flash, HDR, PDAF, portrait mode, and professional mode. The front camera also supports the face unlock feature.

 

Read More: Oppo’s next-generation flagship smartphone named Oppo Find Z, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset

 

In terms of software, the Oppo K1 is running Android 8.1 Oreo-based ColorOS 5.2. Connectivity options on the device include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, micro-USB 2.0, USB OTG and 3.5mm headphone slot. The phone is powered by a 3,600mAh battery but lacks fast charging support.

Buy Chuwi Hi12 CWI520 Tablet PC And ALLDOCUBE M5X Phablet For Slashed Prices On GearBest [Coupons Inside]

Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GearBest is now offering its users a chance to buy the Chuwi Hi12 CWI520 tablet PC and ALLDOCUBE M5X phablet without emptying their pockets.
We’ll shed more light on the discounts available on the aforesaid devices, and show how you can save a significant amount of money during the checkout process. So without further ado, let’s delve into the details.

Chuwi Hi12 CWI520 Tablet PC

While the market is brimming with top-end tablet PCs that boast an impressive array of features, these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

Chuwi has teamed-up with GearBest to make its well-received Hi12 CWI520 tablet PC available to the cost-conscious buyers.

The Chuwi Hi12 CWI520 tablet PC would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it for a dropped price of just $245.99 on GearBest.
This is a noteworthy 15 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $290.27. There’s more for you to cheer about.

 

By applying coupon code GBNBSFPM06, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the Chuwi Hi12 CWI520 further down to just $239.99.

In other words, you can get an extra $50.28 off on the Chuwi-branded tablet PC simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Chuwi Hi12 CWI520 tablet PC and avail the discount. With 259 pieces remaining, the promo is slated to end in just one day.

 

 

 

ALLDOCUBE M5X 4G Phablet

The 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM variant of the ALLDOCUBE M5X phablet has gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag of just $185.99 on GearBest. This is a 19 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $229.86.

On top of that, you can use coupon code ALDCBM5X and save $6 more before placing your order. As a result, the original selling price of the M5X reduces to just $179.99.

An absolute steal at this price, the M5X sports a mammoth 10.1-inch display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels.


Under the hood, it packs a powerful MTK X27 (MT679) Deca Core processor along with a highly competent MALI T880-MP4 GPU.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the platinum color version of ALLDOCUBE M5X phablet.

It is worth noting that there were only 85 pieces left for this promo at the time of writing. The promo will end in one day.

 

Buy Teclast F6 Laptop And Teclast T10 Tablet PC At Heavily Discounted Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

Founded in 1999, Teclast is one of the most popular brands as far as tablet PCs, smart bands, power banks, USB flash, and laptops are concerned.
In collaboration with GeekBuying, the Guangzhou based company has launched a new promotion that features a wide selection of its high-end tablets and laptops at unbeatable prices.

Dubbed as ‘Teclast Laptops Local Warehouse Stock,’ the recently kicked-off promo has been split into two categories including ‘More Deals’ and ‘Other Offers.’

You can find a slew of Teclast-branded tablets, phablets and tablet PCs under the ‘More Deals’ category.

The ‘Other Offers’ section, on the other hand, is brimming with high-end laptops, phablets, and tablets from other popular brands like Xiaomi, Chuwi, VOYO etc.

We’ll shed light on the discounts available on the Teclast F6 laptop and Teclast T10 tablet PC. On top of that, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout.

Teclast F6 Laptop

Teclast made the long-awaited F6 laptop available to the public in September last year. Targetted at “actionists”, this slim and stylish laptop became an instant hit among the brand’s loyal fanbase.

Regrettably, the F6 didn’t quite appeal to cost-conscious buyers, thanks to the $313.99 price tag it carries. But that’s about to change.

In a bid to make its well-received laptop available to those living on a tight budget, Teclast is now doling out a noteworthy 9 percent discount on the 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant of the F6 laptop.
In other words, the aforesaid variant of the Teclast F6 laptop can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $285.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code IZ_FILOIZMQ to get an extra $30 off. This brings the already reduced retail price of the F6 laptop further down to just $279.99 before you place your order.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the gray color version of the F6 laptop. Note that the promo will end in just four days.

 

 

Teclast T10 Tablet PC

Even nearly two years after hitting the store shelves, the T10 continues to garner huge popularity.

Taking its undying demand into consideration, Teclast is now offering the stylish device for a dropped price of $195.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 39 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $320.99. As if that weren’t enough, Teclast is giving you a chance to save more money.
In order to get an extra $68 off, all you need to do is to apply coupon code GIZ_GKB139T at checkout. As a result, the device’s original selling price reduces to just $191.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM variant for only four days.

 

Buy Huawei Honor 10 Lite And OnePlus 6T Smartphones At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a top-branded smartphone without spending a lot of money, you’ve come to the right place.
In collaboration with leading handset manufacturers OnePlus and Huawei Honor, GeekBuying is offering the Honor 10 Lite and OnePlus 6T smartphones at unbelievably lowered prices.

Moreover, GeekBuying users can save a significant amount of extra money during the checkout process. We’ll divulge more details about the process in just a bit.

Huawei Honor 10 Lite

Launched in November last year, the Honor 10 Lite is quite an irresistible smartphone.

Thanks to the mammoth 6.21 inches screen it sports, the phone became an instant hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos or playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device.

While the phone’s awe-inspiring features and top-end specs completely justify the $337.99 price tag it normally carries, you can now buy it for a dropped price of $295.99 on GeekBuying.
In order to extend this 12 percent discount, all you need to do is to apply coupon code GIZ_KKIDUHXZ before placing your order.

The coupon helps you get an extra $20 off by bringing the original asking price of the Huawei Honor 10 Lite smartphone further down to only $275.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM variant for a limited period of time.

 

 

 

OnePlus 6T

OnePlus launched the long-awaited OnePlus 6 successor dubbed the OnePlus 6T in November last year.

Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessor, the OnePlus 6T garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers.

Much to the chagrin of cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartphone, the OnePlus 6T carries a steep price tag of $812.99.
In a bid to make the coveted handset available to those living on a tight budget, the Chinese mobile phone manufacturer is now offering the OnePlus for a reduced price of $575.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 29 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can apply coupon code GIZ_ZPOHDINS and save $70 more at the time of checking out.

In other words, you can reduce the retail price of the OnePlus 6T smartphone to just $559.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will specifically be valid for the mirror black color version of the phone.

The model comes with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage capacity. Note that the promo is slated to end in just four days.

 

US President will reportedly sign executive order banning US carriers from using China-made networking gear

About this time last year, Huawei was at the forefront of China’s bid to beat the US in the race to roll out 5G technology. Who would have thought a year after, the company would be battling to stay in the race to supply carriers 5G hardware? The US thinks Huawei and other Chinese tech companies are security threats and have advised its allies to boycott using 5G infrastructure manufactured by Huawei. That advice from Trump’s US has been positively received by a few countries like Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Some other countries are said to be reviewing their final position about allowing Huawei to supply their country’s 5G hardware.Huawei

Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE are already considered as threats to national security by the US Congress since 2012. Huawei was effectively prevented from releasing its smartphones in the US and the government has already banned the US of Huawei’s hardware and smartphones inside US security facilities. In order to further drive home its seriousness, the US government is reportedly planning to sign an executive order that will ban U.S. carriers from using networking equipment from any Chinese manufacturer, according to a report in Politico.

Read Also: Huawei’s chairman vows the company will “never do anything to harm any country”

The report says Donald Trump is expected to sign the order next week, just before the commencement of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona. The trade show is expected to hold from February 25th to February 28th. According to an anonymous industry source, “There’s a big push to get it out before MWC.” The source also hinted that the timing is designed to let the wireless world know that the U.S. is putting cybersecurity first. Presently, Huawei is the world’s number one source of networking equipment, and major carriers around the world are already planning to utilise Huawei’s equipment for their next-gen 5G networks. We can’t tell if the US ban will effectively tilt the balance in favour of Trump’s stance or if Huawei still gets to retain much of its 5G contracts. It is unclear how this ban will affect other Chinese tech firms will fare but this definitely doesn’t look good if it turns out to be true.

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Nubia teases launch of flexible device at MWC 2019

Nearly six months ago, Nubia teased a concept phone with a flexible display in a body similar to a smartband. Called the Nubia α, the device was showcased at IFA 2018. A new teaser from the company teases the official launch of the Nubia α at MWC 2019.

Nubia MWC 2019

The poster was shared on the official Weibo page and it not only confirms that Nubia will be in attendance but also teases what we might see. The poster has the words “Flex Your Life” which hints at a flexible device and since the Nubia α is the only device we know is associated with the company, it might as well be it launching at the Mobile World Congress in a few weeks.

There is a possibility Nubia is also teasing the marketing name of the device, so rather than the Nubia α, we may see it go by the name Nubia Flex. Nubia will be at booth 1C40 in Hall 1 at the event.

READ MORE: Nubia executive confirms 5G smartphone will launch this year