When Xiaomi launched the flagship Mi 8 last year, one of the models that stood out was the limited Explorer edition with a translucent body. The popularity, perhaps, outweighed Xiaomi’s expectation so it was a surprise they decided to launch the Mi 8 Pro with the same translucent body but a more robust availability. Xiaomi’s president Lin Bin, today asked a question on Weibo about the Mi 8 Explorer edition, after extolling the translucent back feature of the model. The question was to the effect that if the phone (apparently referring to Mi 9) is configured the same, how much buyers will be willing to pay.
The question very much suggests the company may be toying with the idea of replicating the Mi 8 Explorer’s translucent back design on the Mi 9 flagship. This isn’t a bad idea but according to Lin Bin, the design is not cheap to produce. Despite the pricing of the Mi 8 Explorer edition, the model was always sold out each time it goes on sale.
If the company finally decides on an Explorer edition for the Mi 9, the difference should lie only in the design. The model will utilise the same specification as the regular Mi 9. The flagship Mi 9 is expected to pack a Snapdragon 855 chipset. the device may likely feature the waterdrop notch design and triple rear cameras.
Bluetooth is present on every smartphone device since the past decade. It is helping users to connect different wireless devices and offers an ability to transfer files over a small distance. Bluetooth has improved a lot over time and is now more efficient concerning power consumption. The latest versions of Bluetooth protocol helps to connect multiple devices simultaneously. Today, Bluetooth Special Group (SIG) has introduced a new feature with the latest version of the Bluetooth protocol.
As per the Bluetooth SIG, the new version will carry some more advancements. It helps devices to get a more accurate location upto centimeters along with direction parameter. A new era of Bluetooth will begin where it can be used in the proximity-based services or devices. It will even help users to track objects or devices accurately within the range. Moreover, it will help the devices to provide exact indoor locations.
Currently, it is used along with the GPS to track the exact location but not used solely for the same purpose. Bluetooth 5.1 will give commercial or personal users an ability track location accurately within malls, bigger cities, building and even on different shelves. It can be used to track another Bluetooth 5.1 device with an accuracy of over a centimeter. Talking about the same Bluetooth SIG executive director Mark Powell said, “Location services is one of the fastest-growing solution areas for Bluetooth technology and is forecasted to reach over 400 million products per year by 2022. This is great traction, and the Bluetooth community continues to seek ways to further grow this market with technology enhancements that better address market needs, demonstrating the community’s commitment to driving innovation and enriching the technology experience of users worldwide.”
It is a game changer for various industries, it will allow them to track objects efficiently and accurately. Bluetooth 5.1 is a boon for enterprises which have big warehouses. Further, there are many other possibilities through which Bluetooth 5.1 can cater to the needs of customers.
From the past few years, Bluetooth has seen numerous improvements such as improved efficiency, faster transfer rates, multiple devices connected and much more. The Bluetooth 5.0 has allowed portable devices such as wireless headphones to communicate over power-conservative Bluetooth Low Energy.
It is great to see such an advancement on the Bluetooth protocol.
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The rumor mill is gradually revealing features of the Vivo V15 Pro smartphone that it speculated to go official in India in the coming month. Vivo China is also rumored to introduce its new X series smartphone in the home market. Last year, Vivo had launched the Vivo X21v and X21 UD smartphones in China. Later in September, it had released the Vivo X23 phone in the home country. The X23 Symphony Edition was made official in September last year. Hence, it appears that the arrival of the Vivo X25 smartphone may not be far away. The Chinese media is now speculating that the Vivo V15 Pro arriving in India in the coming month may go official as Vivo X25 in China.
During the weekend, case images of the upcoming Vivo V15 Pro had surfaced on one of the retailer sites in China. The image revealed that the V15 Pro would be equipped with a vertical triple camera setup at its top-left corner. The case images had also revealed that the device features a larger cutout at the right side of its top edge which suggested that the handset could be equipped with a pop-up selfie camera.
Leaked information that had surfaced around two weeks ago revealed that the upcoming OPPO’s R-series phone as well as Vivo’s X-series smartphone will come equipped with pop-up selfie camera. The R19 will be featuring its vertical rear camera setup at the top-center of the back panel and its pop-up selfie shooter will be placed at the center of its top edge. On the other side, the Vivo X25 will have the pop-up camera at the top-right corner of the upper side of the phone and its rear camera will be placed on the top-left corner of the aback panel. The arrangement of the cameras for the Vivo X25 matches with the leaked case images of the Vivo V15 Pro. Hence, it is speculated that the Vivo V15 Pro for India may debut as Vivo X25 in China.
A report by 91mobilesthat was published at the end of the previous week had stated that a Vivo spokesperson had revealed that the company will be launching the Vivo V15 and Vivo V15 Pro as their next mid-range smartphones. The source also confirmed that the V15 and V15 Pro will have 32-megapixel primary sensors and they will also feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Vivo V15 could be priced between Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 25,000 whereas the Pro model may be priced Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 30,000. The Vivo V15 series phones are expected to go official by the end of February.
Realme has managed to establish itself in the budget smartphone segment in a very short period of time. So far, the company has launched five smartphones in the Indian market and a couple of accessories and lifestyle products.
The brand was started off as a subsidiary of Oppo, but soon split from its parent company to become an independent brand, and is now being led by former Oppo VP Sky Li. However, the company is still using Oppo’s custom user interface ColorOS for its smartphones.
Now, a new report claims that the company could ditch the ColorOS and instead start offering its own custom operating system RealmeOS based on Android. The company has even filed a trademark application with the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office for “RealmeOS.’
The trademark description suggests that the ‘RealmeOS’ could be used for OS programs, software to maintain and operate computer systems, and downloadable apps for mobile devices, among others. While the future Realme phone may pack RealmeOS, it’s highly unlikely that it will be available in a couple of weeks.
Recently, we reported that the company is also working on launch its own app store which will work as an alternative to the Google Play Store through which users can download apps and games. Some users demanded a dedicated app store for Realme users on its community platform and the company responded to that by saying that it is considering to launch its own app store.
Realme launched a new variant of Realme C1 entry-level smartphone in India, dubbed Realme C1 2019, which comes with 32GB of internal storage. Meanwhile, the company is also gearing up to launch its next mid-range smartphone — Realme 3, which is expected to launch by the end of March this year.
Last week, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor had held an international launch event for the Honor View 20 smartphone in Paris, France. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has introduced the Honor View 20 smartphone in India with a price tag of Rs. 37,999 (~$534). It is the very same Honor V20 phone that was announced in December 2018.
Honor View 20 Specifications and Features
The glass-bodied Honor View 20 smartphone is the world’s first phone to go official with punch-hole display. The smartphone houses a 6.4-inch punch-hole screen that offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It offers an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 91.82 percent.
Huawei’s homebrewed Kirin 980 is present under the hood of the device. The Kirin SoC is supported by up 8 GB of RAM. Compared to conventional flagship phones that feature large-sized heat pipe, the View 20 smartphone comes with a smaller one. The device comes with an inbuilt storage of up to 256 GB but lacks support for microSD card slot. The Android 9.0 Pie OS flavored with company’s Magic 2.0 UI is available preinstalled on the Honor View 20.
The View 20 has a horizontal camera setup on its rear which includes the marvelous Sony IMX586 48-megapixdel sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 3D ToF (Time of Flight) sensor. Located on the frontside of the phone is a 25-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. The View 20 receives power from a 4,000mAh battery that is equipped with 18W charging. A fingerprint scanner is available on the backside of the View 20 smartphone.
The Honor View 20 editions such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are respectively priced at Rs. 37,999 (~$534) and Rs.45 ,999 (~$646) in India. The View 20 comes in colors like Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black. Honor will begin its official sales in the country from tomorrow at 12 AM. The smartphone will be exclusively available for purchase through Amazon India and Honor India’s official online store.
What’s your opinion on the price tag of Honor View 20 for India? Do you think it’s a good rival for the OnePlus 6T? Share us your views by adding your comments below.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. production has stopped due to some defective chemical. TSMC is the manufacturer of various chipsets which are usually used on iOS and Android devices. It is a production house for different chipset makers such as Huawei, Apple, Qualcomm, Nvidia, and MediaTek.
Today it marks the second production problem in the last six months halting the chipset development process. TSMC is suffering from weak demand due to the global slowdown in smartphone sales. Notably, the company expressed concerns over the low sales of Apple iPhone and other premium smartphones. It even cited the current US-China trade war as a primary culprit behind the weak sales. This latest glitch will create a troublesome environment for TSMC to process orders timely.
According to our sources, TSMC production problem is linked to some defective chemical shipment which is used in the manufacturing of wafer yield in chipsets. A photoresist chemical which is crucial in the chipset development has disrupted the manufacturing process.
Majorly the production at Fab 14B site in Southern Taiwan has been affected due to the bad chemical. Huawei’s chipset arm HiSilicon are among the customers who will now face some production problems. Nvidia is also going to face some production hurdles after recent TSMC factory glitch. In an official statement, the company said that they are investigating the cause of the problem and responding to customers.
Last year, TSMC encountered a similar situation when a computer virus made them stop production for three days in August. At the time, Apple’s advanced chips production was hindered due to an unforeseen situation. Currently, we are not completely sure whether the recent production issue at TSMC will affect Huawei’s upcoming smartphones or not.
Sony is expected to announce the Xperia XZ4 flagship smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in the coming month. A leaked specs sheet of the smartphone had surfaced over the weekend to reveal the entire specifications of the Xperia XZ4. The screenshot of the specs sheet suggests that it was taken from the Chinese or Taiwanese edition of the official Sony Mobile website.
The specs sheet screenshot does not contain the “Xperia XZ4” name. However, the information present on specs sheet seems to belong to an upcoming flagship phone from Sony. Hence, it is speculated to be specs of the forthcoming Xperia XZ4. Before reading ahead, readers are recommended to take this report with a grain of salt since the leaked screengrab has surfaced through an unverified source.
The screengrab reveals that the Sony Xperia XZ4 will be featuring a 6.4-inch OLED display that deliver an aspect ratio of 21:9. The tall display of the phone will carry support for HDR and produce quad HD+ resolution of 3360 x 1440 pixels. The screen will be protected by Gorilla Glass 5 panel.
The Snapdragon 855 chipset will be powering the Xperia XZ4 along with 6 GB of RAM. It will have an internal storage of 128 GB and for additional storage, it will carry support for microSD card slot. The Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device. The leak reveals that the phone will include a massive battery of 4,400mAh battery which sounds too good for a Sony flagship phone.
The pricing of the Xperia XZ4 is not known. The smartphone will be available in colors like black, silver, blue and deep purple. Like the predecessor model, it will be an IP68 certified handset. It will measure 167 x 72 x 8.2mm and weigh 191 grams. Unfortunately, the leak does not contain any information on the camera configurations of the Xperia XZ4.
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BlackBerry is reportedly working on a new smartphone — BlackBerry ‘Adula’. In the BlackBerry DTEK security application, some code was found related to the company’s upcoming smartphone, which is being referred by the company as ‘Adula’.
BlackBerry KEY2 LE Smartphone
There are several companies holding a license for making BlackBerry smartphones, which includes TCL, Optiemus and BB Merah Putih and this upcoming new handset could be from any one of them. However, there’s a possibility that the phone could be coming from Optiemus, which launched the Evolve and Evolve X smartphones in India.
The Editor-in-Chief for the CrackBerry forums adds that the device may not be a new one and instead belonging to someone in the location called Adula. Another forum member pointed out that this could be the long-rumored smartphone with the code name ‘Aurora 2’. The report also notes that ‘Aurora 2’ may be running a “special BBM Emtek” along with “preloaded bloatware including the in-app optional packs”.
According to the report, it is likely that the device may come with Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. Rumors about this device come months after the company launched its BlackBerry Key2 LE. Currently, there’s no clarity about when the company is planning to launch the new device.
Since this new information comes weeks before the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, there’s a possibility that the device could be unveiled and showcased during MWC 2019 which kicks-off from 25th February in Barcelona, Spain.
China-based smartphone manufacturer is gearing up to launch yet another mid-range smartphone in the Indian market. It seems that the upcoming smartphone with affordable pricing will be available for purchase in India exclusively through online marketplace Flipkart.
The company has already created a landing page on Flipkart for the upcoming smartphone but the name of the device is not yet revealed. Only one feature of the said phone is known so far — in-display fingerprint sensor.
While the company has not revealed which phone it plans to launch, the bottom portion of the phone in the teaser images suggests that the phone is likely to be the Oppo K1, which was launched in China in October last year.
To remind you of the specifications, the Oppo K1 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 91 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top.
Under the hood, Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor is powering the device, along with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. Both models come with 64GB of internal storage and also comes with a microSD card slot that enables you to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.
As for the camera configuration, there’s a dual camera setup on the back, with camera sensors stacked horizontally in the top-left corner along with an LED flash. It consists of a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with AI-based features to enhance the camera performance.
On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 25-megapixel shooter for taking selfies and video calling. The company has tried to include all the trendy features in the phone. As a result, along with the smaller waterdrop notch, you also get an in-display fingerprint sensor.
The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own ColorOS 5.2 on top. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi i 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and GLONASS. It is powered by a 3,500mAh battery that supports Super VOOC fast charging technology.
Even months after hitting the store shelves, the Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 2S smartphone continues to garner popularity. The Chinese tech company made its long-awaited Mi Mix 2S smartphone available to its loyal fanbase last year in April. While it became an instant hit, the phone failed to grab the attention of those living on a tight budget.
In order to ensure that budget-conscious buyers can get their tech greedy hands on the coveted smartphone, Xiaomi has teamed up with GeekMaxi. Thanks to this collaboration, you can now buy the Mi Mix 2S without breaking the bank.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)
The aforesaid variant of the Mi Mix 2S smartphone would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of just 359,00 € (about $450) on GeekMaxi.
This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of 384,00 € (about $439). This discount will be valid for the black color version of the smartphone.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)
If you fancy having more space for storing your favorite photos, videos, and other multimedia content, you can go for the slightly larger variant of the Mi Mix 2S that comes with 125GB of internal storage capacity.
While this variant usually sells for 424,00 € (about $485), you can now buy it on GeeKmaxi for just 399,00 €, which translates roughly to about $456. You can choose between black and white color versions of this model.
Sporting an eye-catching curved ceramic design, the Mi Mix 2S is an irresistible smartphone that features a 5.99 inches full-screen display. The phone is housed in a sturdy curved aluminum frame. Under the hood, the global version of the phone packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor and a highly competent Adreno 630 GPU.
As far as the optics are concerned, it houses a 12MP + 12MP dual camera setup with dual PD and flashlight on the back.
Up front, there’s a 5MP camera with AI Beautify, Selfie countdown, Face recognition, Mirror, HDR for self-portraits and 1080p video call with real-time Beautify.
The phone MIUI 9 based on Android 8.0 Oreo OS and is backed by a non-removable Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery. The Mi Mix 2S also features a slew of useful sensors such as a fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.
You can visit this link in order to check out the rest of the specifications on the Mi Mix 2S and avail the discount, which will be valid only for a limited period of time.
Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, the world’s first smartphone with Snapdragon 855 chipset went on sale for the first time today at 10AM (local time) in China today. The smartphone was made available for purchase through Jingdong Mall. A screenshot shared by MyDrivers shows that the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT was sold in less than in a minute in its first sale. Moreover, Lenovo has released an official poster which states that Z5 Pro GT was sold out in just 32 seconds.
The publication claims that the popularity of the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is such that it had received 220,000 reservations before it went on sale at 10 AM (local time). Hence, it is no surprise to see the phone to get sold out so quickly. Even though the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT comes in a 12 GB RAM variant, the company is currently selling only three variants of the smartphone such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at 2,698 Yuan (~$400), 2,998 Yuan (~$445) and 3,398 Yuan (~$504).
The smartphone was also made available for purchase through Lenovo China’s online store and Lynx. Customers who managed to place an order will be receiving their shipments from Feb. 1. Lenovo and JD.com are yet to confirm on the date of the second sale of the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT.
The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is an advanced version of the Snapdragon 710 chipset powered Lenovo Z5 Pro slider phone. The Z5 Pro GT features a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The slide of the phone features 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual camera setup. The back panel of the smartphone features 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup. It is fueled by a 3,500mAh battery and comes loaded with ZUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS. The smartphone is available in Black color only. There is no word on the international availability of the Z5 Pro GT.
Earlier this month, Redmi Note 7 smartphone was launched in China — the first device from Redmi after it split from the parent company Xiaomi to work independently. The phone was available for purchase through flash sale three times in China in which the device sold out within minutes.
Today, the Redmi Note 7 went on sale in China for the fourth time and this time too, the smartphone sold out in 10 minutes and 56 seconds. However, the company has not disclosed how many units were available for purchase in this recent flash sale.
In the first sale, the device sold out in 8 minutes and 36 seconds while it sold out in 2 minutes and 50 seconds in its third flash sale in China. The 3GB RAM + 32GB storage costs 999 Yuan (approx. $147), 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model costs 1,199 Yuan (approx. $177) while the top-end model with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage is priced at 1,399 Yuan (approx. $206).
The Redmi Note 7 comes with a premium glass body and a massive screen-to-body ratio thanks to the waterdrop notch display. It 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.
Under the hood, the device 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.
Redmi has focused on offering a premium photography experience with this budget smartphone. The device comes with 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. It 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.
As for the 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, which needs to be purchased separately, the phone can be fully charged in just 1 hour and 43 minutes.
Recently, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun started a survey to know which is the most popular Redmi Note 7 variant. The poll also includes two unreleased models with 128GB internal storage — 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM. While the 4GB + 128GB model has been approved by TENAA, the 6GB + 128GB model emerged as a fan favorite. Now, either of the two models is expected to launch in China this week.
As part of its latest promo dubbed, ‘2019 Chinese New Year Sale,’ GearBest is doling out up to a whopping 80 percent off on a wide selection of electronic items and products that come in handy in day to day life.
The products featured in this recently kicked-off promo have been added to separate categories so that users can find exactly what they’re looking for without breaking a sweat.
For instance, the ‘Top Electronics’ has been divided into five sub-categories including smartphones, consumer electronics, tablet PC, computer accessories and 3D printers & supplies.
More importantly, all items included in this promo are now up for grabs bearing considerably lowered price tags.
Staying true to its reputation for offering China’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices, GearBest is now doling out noteworthy discounts on the MY001CN Portable AI Translator and boeleo W1 AI Touch Control Voice Translator.
MY001CN Portable AI Translator
Designed to deliver the most professional translation than any other translator available in the market today, the MY001CN boasts a multifunction design.
Aside from translation, the MY001CN can efficiently play music, check the currency, play the news and perform a slew of other useful tasks.
Moreover, the MY001CN supports fourteen types of languages, assuring professional translation. In other words, you can travel around 170 countries and regions without worrying about the language barrier.
Moreover, the device draws its juices from a robust 900mAh Li-polymer battery that delivers standby time of 7 days and 8 hours of continuous translation. It is a great choice for frequent travelers.
While the market is brimming with all sorts of steeply-priced translators, the dark gray color version of the MY001CN portable AI translator will set you back just $89.99 on GearBest.
You can visit this link to buy the MY001CN. With just 19 pieces remaining, this promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.
You can follow this link to buy the silver color version of the MY001CN, which has gone up for sale carrying a price tag of $71.04.
boeleo W1 AI Touch Control Voice Translator
Marketed as the smart business travel AI translator, the boeleo W1 efficiently translates 45 languages, allowing you to travel to more than 200 countries.
Moreover, it boasts a multi-person translation function that enables the user to connect to 500 people via chat. The device supports multi-language chat to ensure users do not face any sort of communication problems.
On top of that, the boeleo W1 supports eight system languages including Chinese, English, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Japanese and Russian. While a top-branded translator offering comparable features will most probably burn a hole in your pocket, you can buy the boeleo W1 at a dropped price of just $99.99 on GearBest.
This is a noteworthy 51 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $204.88. Moreover, you can use a 20% off to save more money if your grand total exceeds $100.
You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the platinum color version of the boeleo W1 voice translator. There were 68 pieces remaining for this promo, which will end in fourteen days.
You can get a 46 percent off on the blue-tinted boeleo W1 that usually retails for $183.57, but is currently available for just $99.99 on GearBest.
There were only 24 pieces of this color version remaining with the promo scheduled to end in one day.
After floating around the rumor mill and making several appearances online in the form of leaks, Xiaomi’s long-awaited Redmi Note 7 smartphone was finally made available to the public earlier this month. Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, the Redmi Note 7 became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans. Regrettably, it failed to grab the attention of cost-conscious smartphone lovers.
In a bid to ensure even those living on a tight budget can get their hands on the coveted smartphone, the Chinese tech company is now offering the Redmi Note 7 at a lowered price on GeekBuying.
On top of that, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process in just a bit. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.
The 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone would normally set you back $258.99, but you can now buy it for just $225.99 on GeekBuying.
Moreover, you can even extend this 13 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_KEIAAWWA.
The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $26 off without breaking a sweat. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the phone further down to just $199.99 simply by applying the coupon.
An absolute steal at this price, the Redmi Note 7 sports a mammoth 6.3 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a high resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection.
Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor along with a highly competent Adreno 512 graphics processing unit for superior gaming and video watching and an uninterrupted advance multitasking experience.
On the photography front, it houses a 48.0MP+5.0MP dual-camera setup on the back and a 13.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting.
The phone runs MIUI 9 based on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a built-in 4000mAh battery that delivers standby time of up to 2-3 days.
Aside from that, the Redmi Note 7 features various useful sensors like gyroscopes, acceleration sensors, distance sensors, ambient light sensors, and electronic compass.
You can visit this link to check out the full specification of the Redmi Note 7 and avail the aforesaid discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the smartphone.
Alternatively, you can go for the 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM gold-tinted model, a 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM variant and a slew of other variants.
A new Xiaomi phone that has a model number of M1902F1A / M1902F1T has been approved by China’s Compulsory Certificate (3C) authority in China. The charger that has been surfaced on the listing of the smartphone in the 3C database suggests that it is a high-end smartphone from the company.
The 3C listing reveals that the MDY-08-ES charger that is provided with M1902F1A / M1902F1T Xiaomi phone carries support for up to 27W fast charging. The 3C certification of the phone has not revealed any other information on it. The exact identity of the smartphone is not known. Hence, it is difficult to conclude whether it is an upcoming Xiaomi or Redmi smartphone.
The M1902F1A/T model number is a bit similar to that of Xiaomi 8’s M1803E1A/T model number. Hence, there is a possibility that the newly spotted Xiaomi phone could be the Xiaomi Mi 9. Earlier this month, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had claimed that the Xiaomi Mi 9 will arrive with better fast charging technology.
Xiaomi’s President Lin Bin, CEO Lei Jun and Product Director Tang Weng Thomas seem to be teasing the Feb. 19 date. Even though the company has not confirmed any information on whether it will be holding a launch event on the said date, the rumor mill is speculating that the Xiaomi Mi 9 may arrive early this year and debut on that date.
Unofficial leaked posters of the Xiaomi Mi 9 are now doing rounds on Weibo. The leaked posters show that the Mi 9 will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader and it will be featuring a triple camera setup on its rear.
Previous reports have revealed the Mi 9 will be arriving with a 6.4-inh AMOLED screen and it will be powered by Snapdragon 855 and up to 6 GB of RAM. For photography, it may feature 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 3D ToF lens in its triple camera setup and a front-facing shooter of 24-megapixel. It may receive power from a 3,500mAh battery.
While those looking for fitness gadgets like smartwatches, and fitness bands are highly unlikely to run out of choices, these devices aren’t necessarily easy on your pocketbook. In a bid to ensure even the cost-conscious buyers can get their tech greedy hands on top-end smartwatches, GeekBuying has launched the ‘Smartwatches of HUAWEI New Arrivals’ promotion.
As part of the aforesaid promo, the Chinese online store will be offering a wide selection of HUAWEI-branded smartwatches at considerably lowered prices.
Moreover, fitness purists can grab a chance to save a considerable amount of extra money by using specific coupons at the time of checking out.
Keeping in line with that, first lucky fifty buyers will qualify for an extra $10 off on the Huawei Honor Magic smartwatch, which can be achieved by applying coupon code CLGIERYD.
Hundred other buyers can get an extra $5 off on the Honor Magic smartwatch when they apply coupon code MHZYWCOP before placing their order. Regrettably, the coupons are slated to expire on February 15th.
Aside from that, the promo features a slew of other well-received smartwatches; however, we’ll be taking a gander at the TicWatch C2 smartwatch which has gone up for sale carrying a dropped price on GeekBuying.
We’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout in just a bit. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.
TicWatch C2 Smartwatch
The TicWatch C2 sports an easily readable 1.3 Inch AMOLED screen with a high resolution of 360 x 360 pixels for a more vivid viewing experience.
The device comes with a dynamic heart rate monitor that’s capable of accurately monitoring pulses as well as the changes in the active and resting heart rate and even generates a professional heart rate report.
Designed to keep a track of your health and monitor your various activities, the TicWatch C2 comes with a built-in GPS, accelerometer, and gyroscope.
You can make contactless payments using just the smartwatch via Google Pay. In other words, you do not need your wallet or your phone in order to make a payment at the cashier.
It packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon W2100 processor, paired with a 512MB of RAM. The smartwatch offers a hearty 4GB of internal storage capacity so that you can download and access your favorite apps through Google Play.
Since it is backed by an international standard rating of IP68, the TicWatch C2 can be carefully worn even while swimming. However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that it ideal only for the normal cold water environment.
The smartwatch draws its juices from a 400mah battery that delivers standby time of up to 36 hours. The watch is compatible with Android 4.4 (or above) and IOS 9.3 (or above).
While you’d normally expect a top-branded smartwatch offering comparable features to carry a steep price tag, the TicWatch C2 can now be yours for an unbeatable price of just $221.99 on GeekBuying.
This is a 26 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $299.99, and you can extend it further by applying coupon code GIZ_GGBUZKXP during the checkout process.
The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $22 off by bringing the already lowered retail price of the smartwatch further down to just $199.99 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.
You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the rose gold, platinum and black color versions of the TicWatch C2 smartwatch for a limited period of time.
Isudar has teamed up with AliExpress to offer up to a whopping 50 percent off on a wide selection of its products that include car DVD players, car GPS, car multimedia systems and car DVR cameras.
In addition to doling out the noteworthy discount, the company is offering its loyal fanbase a chance to save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout.
Keeping in line with that, those who end up purchasing items worth $120 or more can apply a $3 off coupon, while buyers whose cart value is $168 or more can use a $6 off coupon.
On top of that, everyone buying a DVD player will qualify to get a free gift. You can win an 8GB TF card, a touch pen, installation tools or a non-slip mat.
The recently kicked-off promo features the Isudar Car Receiver with Touch 7 Inch Screen For Cars, the H80 Car Multimedia Player, the Universal Original Car Navigation, the 1 Din Car Radio and a slew of other Isudar-branded products that you can buy without emptying your pocket. For the sake of an instance, the Isudar H80 Car Multimedia Player would normally set you back $415.94, but you can now buy it for just $278.87 on AliExpress. You can avail a bigger discount via AliExpress application.
Likewise, the Isudar Car Touch Screen 7-Inch screen that usually sells for $225.68 can now be yours if you are willing to shell out only $162.49 on AliExpress.
Aside from grabbing this 28 percent discount, new users can apply a $3 off coupon before placing their order.
There’s a 29 percent off on the Isudar Head Unit for Android 8.0. This 7-inch touchscreen which is a great choice for FORD cars including Focus, Mondeo, S-MAX, C-MAX and the FORD Galaxy is now up for grabs for just $248.49 on AliExpress, while it usually retails for $349.99.
You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out the rest of the products that you can buy at lowered prices. Note that the promotion was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.
Given that home appliances have become an inseparable part of our fast-paced society, we hardly shy away from spending a lot of money on devices that simplify and expedite time-consuming daily chores.
Much to the delight of those who aren’t willing to spend a fortune on these steeply-priced devices that come in handy in day to day life, Banggood has launched a new promo wherein the Chinese online store will be offering a wide selection of home appliances at lowered prices.
The recently kicked-off promo is dubbed as ‘Home Appliances Festival’ and it is split into five categories including Brand Goods Flash Deal, The Best Selling Area, New Arrive & Free Gift, Exclusive Coupon and Featured Brands.
You can find three well-received items from Digoo in the first section dubbed, ‘Brand Goods Flash Deal.’
The section features the DG-FR200 smart alarm clock, DG-YS22 3 electric toothbrush, DG-FCR-1 Garden Porch Patio LED Lamp along with PUPPYOO WP511 vacuum cleaner.
The aforesaid items would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy them lowered prices on Banggood.
For example, you can win a Digoo DG-FR200 snap-up and get a chance to get this smart LED digital display alarm clock for just $0.01. This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $15.99. There are more top-branded items included in ‘The Best Selling Area’ category. More importantly, all products featured in the aforesaid section are currently up for grabs for heavily discounted prices.
Keeping in line with that, there’s a thirty percent off on the Xiaomi Circle Joy CJ – EKPQ02 USB Charging Automatic Electric Bottle.
This item usually carries a $28.66 price tag, but you can now pre-order it for just $19.99.
Under the same section, you can get the BlitzWolf BW-AS2 wireless speaker and the Xiaomi Sothing Mini Heater at lowered prices.
Moreover, the two items carry specific coupon codes that you can use to save a significant amount of extra money during the checkout process.
Banggood users who buy a product from the ‘New Arrive & Free Gift’ category before January 31st, will be eligible to get a Digoo fan worth $10.99 for free.
Those who purchase two items from the above-mentioned category will qualify to get two fans, while buyers who go for a single item will receive only one fan.
You can get extra discounts on items featured in the next category called ‘Exclusive Coupon.’ Each product has been associated with a specific coupon that you can use to save more money, provided your cart value exceeds a specific amount.
For the sake of an instance, you can apply a $10 off coupon if you spend $50 or more. If you spend $100 or more, you can use a bigger coupon and get an extra $20 off before placing your order.
If you are a brand-conscious buyer, you can head straight to the ‘Featured Brands’ category, which is packed with products from popular brands.
In this section, you can find products from Xiaomi, BlitzWolf, JIMMY, and Dibea. These brands have collaborated with Banggood in a bid to give their loyal fanbase a chance to buy their items at lowered prices.
You can click here to visit the promotion page and take a gander at the rest of the products. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that this is a 7-days only promotion and will come to an end soon.
Since its foray into the Indian market in 2014, Xiaomi has made tremendous progress in that terrain. The rise of the company known as the “Apple” of China, underscores the business model it operates, in terms of offering premium models at an affordable price, fits the needs of the middle class and low-income earners. The growth was so dramatic that by 2017, Xiaomi was already contending with Samsung who sat at the helm of the market for quite a while. Xiaomi even succeeded in shipping more phones in one of the quarters but that wasn’t enough to equal Samsung’s 24% market share.
However, data from market research firm Counterpoint shows that Xiaomi may have finally beaten Samsung to the crown as the number one smartphone vendor in India for 2018. Counterpoint’s data showed that Xiaomi has an estimated 28% market share, a leap from the 19% recorded in 2017. On the other hand, Samsung experienced some stagnation in its growth as its market share remained at 24% just like the previous year. The rest of the top 5 smartphone vendors also saw their growth stagnated YoY. On the other hand, other smartphone makers not on the top 5 equally had a reduction in their shipment from 34% in 2017 to 25% market share in 2018. Considering the stagnant growth of Samsung and the other three brands of Vivo, OPPO and Micromax, it is safe to say that the smaller OEMs are hit the most by Xiaomi’s rising market share.
In total, 330 million smartphones were shipped in India last year and smartphones only accounted for 44% of this figure. The rest of the shipments were feature phones which still sells hot in India. In the feature phone segment, Jio maintained a wide lead with a tremendous 38% market share as against 11% in 2017. Samsung slumped fro 21% share of the market to 12%. Other brands in the top 5 include iTel, Nokia (with a slight 2% growth YoY) and Lava.
Xiaomi is expected to consolidate on this lead in India with its Pocophone and Redmi brands alongside the Mi brand. In the same vein, Samsung will be looking to reclaim lost ground with the launch of several powerful and affordable midrange models such as the new Galaxy A series models.
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