Redmi Note 7 gets Super Night Scene Mode via new update

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Jan 24, 2019

DOOGEE made its long-awaited Y8 smartphone available to the public earlier this month. As expected, the recently launched smartphone became an instant hit among DOOGEE fans.
The DOOGEE Y8’s skyrocketing success can be attributed to its top-end specifications and awe-inspiring features. We usually associate such high-end specs and features with steeply-priced smartphones.

Much to the relief of those living on a tight budget, the DOOGEE Y8 will not set you back a pretty penny. In fact, you can get your hands on this feature-laden smartphone if you are willing to shell out just $69.99 on DealExtreme (dx.com).

The Y8 comes in three appealing color versions including Midnight Black, Phantom Purple, and Emerald Green.

The phone will grab your attention with its extra large, water drop 6.1-inch full-screen display that boasts an HD screen resolution of 600×1280 pixels at a pixel density of 270ppi (pixels-per-inch).

Under the hood, the phone packs a powerful MT6793 quad-core processor that ensures a superior system operating experience. Aside from that, it uses a highly competent IMG GE8100 graphics processing unit for advanced multitasking.

Moreover, the DOOGEE Y8 ships with 3GB of RAM and offers 16GB of onboard storage capacity that can be expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.

On the photography front, the dual-SIM smartphone houses an 8.0MP+5.0MP dual-camera set up with F/2.2 auto-focus LED Flash on the back. Up front, there’s a 5.0MP front shooter with F/2.2 80 degree wide-angle.

The phone runs Android 9.0 Pie OS and draws its juices from a built-in 3400mAh polymer battery.

The DOOGEE Y8 features a slew of useful sensors including a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Aside from that, it offers a face unlocking alternative for added protection.

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specifications of the DOOGEE Y8 smartphone and buy it at a modest price on DealExtreme.

Note that there were 9972 pieces available at the time of writing.

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Exynos 7904: Why it’s No Better than Snapdragon 636

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Joel Joseph

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Jan 24, 2019

Over the past few years, Samsung has solidified its position as a chipset manufacturer with its ARM-based Exynos series chipsets. These processors take on the big players like Qualcomm and MediaTek, even in the mid-range market. Earlier this week, Samsung released its brand new Exynos 7 series 7904 processor. So, let’s take a closer look at where this processor stands among the competition.

Before we move on to the actual specifications of the processor, first let’s agree that Samsung has a messed up processor nomenclature. You can’t really make out where each processor stands in the lineup just by looking at their names. Unfortunately, this is a trend among various semiconductor companies. Both Qualcomm (I have tried to explain their mid-range chipsets here) and Intel have been criticized for their naming scheme and I guess, we can’t do much about it at the moment.

One thing we know for sure is that the new Exynos chipset is tailored for the Indian market. According to recent information, the new Samsung Galaxy M20 will most likely carry this chipset. However, we don’t know whether we’ll see this chip outside of India.

Exynos 7904 has a weaker CPU than the 7885

Coming back to the Exynos 7904, it should be seen inside mid-range smartphones from Samsung. It features 2 x ARM Cortex-A73 high-end cores clocked at 1.8GHz for heavy duty tasks and 6 x ARM Cortex-A53 power efficient cores clocked at 1.6GHz for basic activities. Seeing this specs sheet, we can say that the 7904 is not really built for power-hungry applications.

The A73 cores should be able to handle most moderate to high intensive tasks, but it will start to struggle if you try to multi-task. Even the Mali-G71MP2 GPU doesn’t instill confidence in its graphics processing capabilities. It might have a large core (similar to the 1.2GHz Mali-G71 MP1 on the Exynos 7885) but don’t expect it to handle heavy games like a Qualcomm SD660.

Honestly, when you look at the specs, the Exynos 7904 naming doesn’t look very appropriate. This might be a personal opinion, but the new Exynos chipset feels like an extension of the Exynos 7885 rather than a brand new chip. Here’s why:

Exynos 7904 vs Exynos 7885

Features	Exynos 7904	Exynos 7885
Node	14nm	14nm
CPU	2 X A73 @ 1.8GHz 6 x A53 @ 1.6GHz	2 x A73 @ 2.2GHz 6 x A53 @ 1.6Hz
GPU	Mali-G71 MP2	Mali-G71 MP2
RAM / Storage	LPDDR4X / eMMC	LPDDR4X / eMMC
Camera	Rear – 32MP + Front – 32MP Dual 16+16 Triple Cam Support	Rear – 21.7MP + Front – 21.7MP Dual 16+16
Video	4K @ 30fps FHD @ 120fps	4K @ 30fps FHD @ 120fps
Modem	Cat 12 (3xCA) / 13 600Mbps Download 150Mbps Upload	Cat 12 (3xCA) / 13 600Mbps Download 150Mbps Upload

There is one particular area where the Exynos 7904 is better than the 7885 — ISP. The new chip upgrades its ISP adding support for 32MP + 32MP (Front+Rear) or Dual 16MP + 16MP or triple cameras. Yes, the new chipset boasts of being capable enough to handle three cameras at the back. The third camera can reportedly function as a wide angle sensor or a bokeh sensor.

Now that we’ve established the Exynos 7904 is better than the 7885 only in some aspects, let’s take a look at where it stands among its competition.

RELATED: Samsung Galaxy A30 spotted on Geekbench, packs Exynos 7885 SoC and 4GB RAM

Exynos 7904 vs Snapdragon 636 vs Snapdragon 632

At present, the Snapdragon 636 is considered as the standard mid-range offering from Qualcomm. The SD630/632 are lower mid-range offerings while the SD670/710 are for upper mid-rangers.

Considering its specs, the Exynos 7904 would be better placed between the Snapdragon 636 and the Snapdragon 632. Snapdragon 636 is more powerful with its 4 x Cortex A73 Kryo cores. Even the Adreno 509 GPU and support for UFS storage gives it an edge over the new Exynos chip.

Snapdragon 636	Exynos 7904	Snapdragon 632
14nm	14nm	14nm
4 x Kryo 260G (A73) @ 1.8GHz 4 x Kryo 260S (A53) @ 1.8GHz	2 X A73 @ 1.8GHz 6 x A53 @ 1.6GHz	4 x Kryo 250G (A73) @ 1.8GHz 4 x Kryo 250S (A53) @ 1.8GHz
Adreno 509	Mali-G71 MP2	Adreno 506
LPDDR4X / UFS	LPDDR4X / eMMC	LPDDR3 / eMMC
24MP Single Dual 16+16MP	Rear – 32MP + Front – 32MP Dual 16+16MP Triple Cam Support	24MP Single Dual 13+13MP
4K @ 30fps FHD @ 120fps	4K @ 30fps FHD @ 120fps	4K @ 30fps FHD @ 120fps
X12 LTE Cat 12 (3xCA) / 13 600Mbps Download 150Mbps Upload	Cat 12 (3xCA) / 13 600Mbps Download 150Mbps Upload	X9 LTE Cat 7 (3xCA) / 13 300Mbps Download 150Mbps Upload

When compared to the SD632, the Exynos 7904 should be close to its performance. But even here, the Qualcomm chip should have an edge. The SD632 has four performance cores while the Exynos chip has just two. However, overall, when you look at CPU and GPU together, the Exynos 7904 should go head to head with this Qualcomm chip on paper. But there are a few areas where the Exynos model is clearly better. For example, the chip supports LPDDR4X and Cat 12 / 13 (downloads/uploads). Even the ISP is better than the SD632. So, the Exynos 7904 should ideally be placed between the SD636 and SD632.

Latest rumors suggest that the Galaxy M20, which is expected to feature the Exynos 7904 will be sold somewhere around $180. At this price, the new chip would offer pretty good value to customers.

But in general comparison, it’s still a lower mid-range processor. In terms of performance, both the Snapdragon 636 and Snapdragon 660 should do much better than the new Exynos model.

Realme India CEO clarifies that the company isn’t working on 48MP camera smartphone

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Jeet

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Jan 24, 2019

Recently, there were reports making rounds suggesting that Realme is working on a smartphone with 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 camera sensor. However, the rumors come to rest now after Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth clarified in AMA video.

In the video, Madhav Sheth clarified that the company isn’t working on a smartphone with a 48MP camera sensor and further added that Realme has no plans to launch a phone with such high megapixel-count camera sensor anytime soon.

In the statement debunking rumors of 48MP camera smartphone, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth said:

For Realme, we are not going to adopt the high megapixel just for the sake of launching it because we believe that camera tuning and software optimization is even more important. We always strive to give our users the best combination of both hardware and software.

He further said that all the upcoming smartphone from the company will run Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. When asked about the Android Pie update for the existing smartphone models, he said that the company will follow the given timeline.

When inquired about the phone cases, Madhav Sheth said that the existing phones won’t get official mobile covers but the company may offer official phone cases for the upcoming smartphones. He also added that Realme could also launch a power bank.

Realme India CEO further added that the company plans to launch many new smartphone models in Q1 and Q2. Recently, it was reported that the company is working on Realme 3 which is scheduled to launch by the end of Q1 2019, i.e. by March this year.

Recently, when some users demanded a dedicated app store for Realme users on its community, the company responded to that by saying that it is considering to launch its own app store. When launched, the app store will work as an alternative to the Google Play Store for users to download apps and games.

Realme is a new smartphone brand launched last year after splitting from Oppo and has already made its mark in the budget smartphone segment in India — one of the biggest smartphone markets globally. The company has even expanded to six other geographies — Malaysia, Vietnam, the Phillippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Egypt.

After expanding its offline presence in India, Realme is also looking to open exclusive experience stores. Madhav Sheth recently said that the company is currently working on the company’s structure and principles and is yet to finalize the location for its first experience store. However, we should expect such store in the second half of this year.

The Newwear Q9 Smart Watch Is Now Available For Just $19.99 On Banggood

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Check Out Banggood’s $9.99 Snap-Up Newwear Q9

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Jan 24, 2019

If you’ve run out of Valentine’s Day gift ideas, Banggood’s got your back!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, a lot of people start searching the internet in a bid to find an ideal Valentine’s Day gifts for their beloved.

While the internet is brimming with all sorts of Valentine’s Day gifts ideas for wives, husbands, boyfriends, and girlfriends, these ideas don’t necessarily suit your fancy. Banggood is bent on changing that.

Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is now offering its users a chance to buy a perfect Valentine’s Day present without burning a hole in their pocket.

Sporting an awe-inspiring design that’s likely to sweep your sweetheart off her feet, the Newwear Q9 has gone up for sale carrying a considerably lowered price of just $19.99 on Banggood.
This is a whopping 50 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $39.99. On the downside, there were only 124 pieces remaining for this promo, which is slated to end on February 4th.

Aside from that, buyers qualify to receive the Newwear 20mm replacement leather wristband watch band strap as a gift option with this order.

But if that doesn’t impress you much, it might interest you to know that you can participate in the Newwear Q9 Snap-Up deal and stand a chance to get the coveted smartwatch at an unbelievably lowered price of just $9.99.

This recently kicked-off deal will be valid for six highly appealing color options. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the $9.99 Snap-Up will be limited to only three pieces daily and it will start at 22:00 (UTC+8) every day.

This unmissable $9.99 Snap-Up Newwear Q9 deal will come to an end on January 19th.

The Q9 is housed in a sturdy metal frame and features an eye-catching tempered glass screen.

The smartwatch is loaded with useful functions like distance counter, calorie counter, a heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, and sedentary reminder just to name a few.

Moreover, with the Newwear Q9, you can either answer or reject an incoming call without requiring your smartphone. Long pressing will reject an incoming call.

The details including name and number of the caller are revealed on its 1.3-inch color touch display.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Newwear Q9 smartwatch on the promotion page and take part in the $9.99 Newwear Q9 Snap Up deal.

Vivo V11 Pro successor with pop-up front camera tipped to debut in February

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 24, 2019

A recent report had revealed that Vivo India is working on the launch of the successor edition of the Vivo V11 Pro that was unveiled in September last year. The exact name of the V11 Pro’s successor is not known yet, but the smartphone is tipped to debut in February. Citing information acquired from people who are familiar with the news surrounding the V11 Pro’s successor, BGR India has revealed that the Vivo V11 Pro will be arriving with a pop-up selfie camera feature like the Vivo NEX flagship phone.

Probably, the successor phone could be called Vivo V13 Pro or Vivo V15 Pro. Sibling brand OPPO had skipped the R13 moniker and had directly launched R15 series after the R11 phones. Hence, there is a possibility that Vivo too may skip the 13 number is considered unlucky in some countries. Hence, there is a possibility that the Vivo 11 Pro’s successor may break cover as Vivo 15 Pro.

Coming back to the main story, the inclusion of the pop-up selfie camera on the alleged V15 Pro suggests that the smartphone will also feature a notch-less display like the Vivo NEX smartphone. Since the V11 Pro handset comes with in-display fingerprint scanner, Vivo will make the same feature available on its successor edition.

There is no information available on the specifications of the alleged Vivo V15 Pro. As far as pricing is concerned, the handset is expected to cost higher than Rs. 25,990 which was the launch price of the V11 Pro.

Read More: Vivo APEX 2019 official render leaks ahead of tomorrow’s launch

The Vivo V11 Pro features a 6.4-inch HaloView S-AMOLED screen that produces full HD+ resolution. It is fueled by the Snapdragon 670 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. It receives power from a 3,400mAh battery which carries support for 18W fast charging. The V11 Pro comes with an inbuilt storage of 64 GB and a microSD card slot is also available on the device for more storage. For photography, there is 12-megapixel + 5-megapiel dual camera setup on the rear and a frontal shooter of 25-megapixel.

The Teclast X22 Air PC Has Gone Up For Sale Carrying A $358.53 Price Tag On GearBest

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Buy Teclast X22 Air All-in-one PC Desktop

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Jan 24, 2019

There’s no dearth of all-in-one PCs in the market today; however, they don’t come cheap.
Those who aren’t willing to shell out a lot of money on a top-branded all-in-one PC desktop, usually end up compromising on quality.

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your tech greedy hands on a feature rich all-in-one PC desktop that doesn’t cost a bomb, you might want to take a gander at the Teclast X22 Air.

Given that the device is manufactured by one of China’s most renowned brand, it is hardly surprising that it boasts an impressive of features and top-end specifications.

Sporting a premium design, the Teclast X22 Air is housed in a compact body and features a slim display.

Aside from offering a superior movie watching experience, the device enables you to effortlessly edit photos, view documents and perform a slew of other strenuous tasks without breaking a sweat.

This multifunctional device sports a mammoth 21.5-inch FHD LED display and packs a powerful Intel Celeron J3160 Quad Core 1.6GHz, up to 2.24GHz processor and Integrated Graphics with Intel HD Graphics 400, under the hood.

Furthermore, the Teclast X22 Air ships with 4GB of DDR3L RAM for a high-impact gaming experience, seamless operation and enhanced internet speed.

It also offers a hearty 128GB SSD hard disk memory, making it an ideal all-in-one PC desktop for both study and play.

As far as connectivity is concerned, the Teclast X22 features a supports an HDMI output, allowing the user to connect it to a high-definition monitor or projector.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the white-tinted Teclast X22 has now gone up for sale bearing an affordable $358 price tag on GearBest.

You can visit this link to check out the full specifications of the Teclast X22 Air all-in-one PC desktop and buy it from GearBest.

GeekBuying Is Offering Two Variants Of The Redmi Note 7 At Dropped Prices [Coupons Inside]

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Get 14% Off On Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone With 6GB RAM And 64GB ROM

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Jan 24, 2019

Xiaomi fans can now get their tech greedy hands on a couple of variants of the Redmi Note 7 at lowered prices on GeekBuying.
Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, GeekBuying users can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout with the help of specific coupon codes. So without wasting more time, let us check out the details.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Phablet (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

The Redmi Note 7 variant that we’ll take a gander at first is the one that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity.

The aforesaid model would normally set you back $346 on both online and offline stores, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of only $299.99 on GeekBuying.

You can extend this 14 percent discount by apply coupon code GIZ_MFJRORQY during the checkout process.

The coupon helps you save $10 more by reducing the retail price of the Redmi Note 7 6GB RAM+64GB ROM model to just $289.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid specifically for the black color version of the Redmi Note 7 phablet.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Phablet (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

The aforesaid variant of the Redmi Note 7 can now be yours if you are willing to shell out only $265.99.

This is a significant 16 percent drop in the original asking price of $314.99 of the variant that comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage capacity.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_XYJTKATQ to get an extra $26 off.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered selling price of this Redmi Note 7 variant further down to only $239.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon.

You can visit this link if you are interested in taking advantage of the discount before the promo comes to an end.
An absolute steal at this price, the Redmi Note 7 sports a mammoth 6.3 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection.

The phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE, Octa core, 2.2GHz processor and a competent Adreno 512 graphics processing unit, under the hood.

Both variants include enough RAM to ensure seamless advanced multitasking and offer enough space for you to save your favorite photos, videos, and other multimedia content.

On the photography front, the Redmi Note 7 houses a 48.0MP+5.0MP dual-camera module on the back and a 13.0MP front shooter for superior self-portraits and video chatting experience.

The phablet runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie OS and draws its juices from a 4000mAh battery.

Aside from a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, the Redmi Note 7 features a slew of other useful sensors including an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.

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Buy Myinnov MKJI9x And I7S TWS Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Get 33% Off On Myinnov MKJI9x TWS Dual Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds

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Jan 24, 2019

valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you are looking for awe-inspiring gift ideas for a music lover or a tech buff, GeekBuying’s got your back!

All products featured in GeekBuying’s ‘2019 Valentine’s Day’ promo have been added to various categories such as For Him, For Her, Smartphones & Laptops, TV Boxes & Gadgets, Outdoor & Toys and lots more.

Select items will be tagged with a “Rose.” Those buying these items will qualify to receive a surprise gift.

If you are looking for Valentine’s Day gift ideas for a music lover that won’t empty your pocket, we got good news for you.

Deemed as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GeekBuying is now doling out noteworthy discounts on the Myinnov MKJI9x and the I7S TWS Bluetooth earbuds.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout.

Myinnov MKJI9x TWS Dual Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds

The Myinnov MKJI9x uses Bluetooth v5.0 technology to generate twice higher sound transmission speed. Aside from a stable connection, this improves the anti-interference performance.

Moreover, the Myinnov MKJI9x effectively avoid sound delays to ensure each call as well as game-playing is in real time. The earbuds adopt an ergonomically design that comfortably fits the contours of the ears.
The Myinnov MKJI9x would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now get your hands on it for only $19.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 33 percent reduction in the earbuds’ original asking price of $29.99.

Moreover, you can apply coupon code GIZ_CYMKDAQV to get an extra $4 off before placing your order. The aforesaid coupon helps you reduce the retail price of the Myinnov MKJI9x to only $15.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

I7S TWS Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds

Thanks to the true wireless technology that the I7S adopts, you can now listen to your favorite music while enjoying your sports. Its ergonomic design protects the earphone from dropping even when you are exercising hard.

The I7S sports a compact and lightweight design for a comfortable wearing experience for a longer duration.

Furthermore, the 17S comes with an intelligent charging box that enables fast charge. You and your friend can listen to the same song without worrying about tangling wires.
While you’d expect top-branded headphones offering comparable features to cost a bomb, the I7S TWS wireless Bluetooth earbuds can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $8.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a 10 percent drop in the device’s retail price of $9.99.

In order to extend this discount, all you need to do is to apply coupon code GIZ_LNFTQGGK before you hit the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

The coupon helps you save an extra $1 by bringing the already lowered retail price of the 17S earbuds further down to only $7.99.

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

Alternatively, you can get a 20 percent off on the black-tinted I7S Bluetooth earbuds that usually sell for $9.99.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy this eye-catching color version of the I7S TWS wireless Bluetooth earbuds at a dropped price of just $7.99 on GeekBuying.

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Banggood’s Home Appliances Festival Launched Featuring An Unmissable Snap Up Deal, Big Discounts, Coupons And A Free Gift!

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Check Out Banggood’s Home Appliances Festival

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Jan 24, 2019

The market is brimming with all sorts of steeply-priced home appliances that come in handy in day to day life.

As part of its new promotion, Banggood is now offering a wide selection of top-branded home appliances at considerably lowered prices for a limited period of time.

Dubbed as the ‘Home Appliances Festival,’ the recently kicked-off promo is split into five categories including Brand Goods Flash Deal, The Best Selling Area, New Arrive & Free Gift, Exclusive Coupon and Featured Brands.

We’ll take a gander at the aforesaid sections and check out some of the products the Chinese online store is currently selling at discount.

The ‘Brand Goods Flash Deal’ category features three Digoo-branded items including 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.

More importantly, the aforesaid items have gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted price tags on Banggood. For the sake of an instance, the PUPPYOO WP511 usually retails for $183.59, but you can now get it at a dropped price of just $74.99.
You can even win a DIGOO DG-FR200 snap-up that gives you a chance to get this LED digital display alarm clock at an unbelievably lowered price of just $0.01. It is worth noting that the device would normally set you back $15.99.

‘The Best Selling Area’ section comprises a slew of top-branded items that you can buy without emptying your pocket. Among other products, you can get 30 percent off on the Xiaomi Circle Joy CJ – EKPQ02 USB Charging Automatic Electric Bottle.

The product has gone up for pre-order carrying a dropped price of $19.99. Note that the Circle Joy CJ – EKPQ02 usually sells for $28.66 without the aforesaid discount.

‘The Best Selling Area’ category also features the BlitzWolf BW-AS2 wireless speaker and the Xiaomi Sothing Mini Heater. Both items have been assigned specific coupon codes that can be used at checkout to receive additional discounts.

Those who buy products from the ‘New Arrive & Free Gift’ section before January 31st will qualify to get a $10.99 Digoo fan for free. If you buy a single item in this area, you’d receive one fan and if you buy two items, you’d get two fans.

Likewise, in the section dubbed ‘Exclusive Coupon,’ you can use a $10 off coupon if you spend $50 or more. Those who end up spending $100 or more will be able to use a bigger coupon to get an extra $20 during the check out process.

The ‘Featured Brands’ category, on the other hand, is brimming with top-end products from popular manufacturers like Xiaomi, BlitzWolf, JIMMY, and Dibea. These brands have teamed up with Banggood to offer their select products at lowered prices.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out all the products and take full advantage of this 7-days only promotion before it wraps up!

Buy Alfawise V8S Robot Vacuum Cleaner For $189.25 On GearBest

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Buy Alfawise V8S Robot Vacuum Cleaner

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Jan 24, 2019

Those who fancy keeping their surrounding clean and tidy all the time usually end up spending a lot of money on smart home cleaning devices.

While the list of cleaning tools that every home must have is endless, vacuum cleaners are the most popular gadgets used at home. On the downside, top-branded vacuum cleaners are usually not easy on the pocketbook.

GearBest has teamed up with Alfawise in order to make the V8S Robot available to those who are looking for a cost-effective vacuum cleaner that doesn’t compromise on quality.

Touted as ‘your reliable partner for a cleaner home,’ the Alfawise V8S comes with a built-in gyroscope and can move around the entire area in a zigzag pattern without bumping into an object.

Moreover, the V8S is the first robotic cleaner to use PSD (position sensitive detector). The device uses PSD to determine the distance and position to generate real-time mapping and dividing a room into multiple areas and then cleaning them one at a time.
It is powered by a high-performance brushless DC motor that generates a powerful suction without making noise. Its 880-1300 PA powerful vacuuming ensures that all impurities are sucked directly into the dustbin, leaving your home clean and tidy.

Aside from that, controlling the Alfawise V8S is a cakewalk. The device comes with a convenient remote control that lets you choose between three modes of Edge, Spot, and Planning to suit your need.

The Edge mode is ideal for wall side, the Auto mode comprises Planning, Edge switch. You can use the Spot mode for cleaning dirty areas, while the Planning mode involves L-shape cleaning for the regular place.

Unlike a wide selection of steeply-priced vacuum cleaners available in the market today, the black-tinted Alfawise V8S robot vacuum cleaner will set you back on $189.25 on GearBest.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Alfawise V8S robot vacuum cleaner and buy it on GearBest without emptying your pocket.

Image of Sony Xperia XZ4 home screen surfaces showing a rare 21:9 aspect ratio

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 23, 2019

Japanese tech giant Sony is expected to launch the Xperia XZ4 as its flagship for this year. Although the company is yet to officially reveal when the model will be launched, the rumour mill has been buzzing with renders and leaks about the flagship. The device was even rumoured to launch the device under a new moniker but that is not certain as well. The latest leak is a new image of the Sony Xperia XZ4’s home screen.

The most spectacular aspect is the unusual 21:9 aspect ratio which the model adopts. It also comes with Android 9.0 Pie’s gestures navigation. The render shows a while line on the side of the screen which is suspected to be Sony’s Side Sense. The Side Sense was first featured on the Xperia XZ3 and it allows you to double tap the side of the phone to bring out a list of AI-curated app shortcuts.

The renders also show the design of the Xperia XZ4 with a triple rear camera setup. Sony has been slow in trimming off the bezels around its displays but the XZ4 may come with a different design bearing a reduced bezel at the top and bottom. Sony will unveil the Xperia XZ4 at MWC next month alongside the XZ4 Compact. The company already has a an event scheduled for February 25.

Vivo APEX 2019 official render leaks ahead of tomorrow’s launch

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Jan 23, 2019

The Vivo APEX 2019 will be unveiled tomorrow at an event in China. Vivo itself released teaser images of the phone but they only showed parts of the phone. Just a few hours to the launch, an official render has surfaced online that shows the device in full.

The Vivo APEX 2019 has a mirror-like silver finish. The back is highly reflective and is home to dual cameras stacked on top of each other. What appears to be an LED flash sits underneath.

The front of the phone is nearly all screen but there is still some bezels around with the chin being the thickest. Since the top bezel is gone, there is no front-facing camera or earpiece which means Vivo is sticking to a pop-up camera and a piezoelectric speaker.

Motorola rolls out Android Pie update to Moto Z3, brings support for 5G Moto Mod too

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Jan 23, 2019

Motorola isn’t the fastest when it comes to updating its devices. Quite a number of its phones haven’t gotten the Android Pie update yet save for its Android One phones – the Motorola One and Motorola One Power. The update is now rolling out to the Moto Z3 and it brings more than just a slice of pie.

The update brings all the goodness of Android Pie which includes a redesigned navigation, new volume controls, new emojis, a redesigned settings menu, Adaptive Brightness, Adaptive Battery, temporary screen rotation, and a new way to manage your notifications.

It also brings January’s security update and support for Motorola’s 5G Mod which will work with Verizon’s 5G network. The Moto 5G Mod isn’t yet available for purchase yet but its good to know that you won’t need to wait for an update from Motorola for it to work when you eventually get your hands on a unit.

The notification for the update should hit your device but if you haven’t gotten it, you can go to System Updates under phone settings to check for it.

Meizu Zero vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Oppo Find X: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 23, 2019

2018 was the year of aesthetic innovations in the smartphones world and the trend is continuing even in 2019. Minimalism in the design became one of the most important priorities of smartphones manufacturers and the new Meizu Zero is a perfect example of it. The Chinese company announced a phone without ports, without speakers, and without physical keys in order to guarantee a totally clean design. Here, we will compare the new flagships with two other phones having an innovative design released in the last year: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Oppo Find X.

Meizu Zero vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Oppo Find X

	Meizu Zero	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3	Oppo Find X
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	N/D	157.9 x 74.7 x 8.5 mm, 218 g	156.7 x 74.2 x 9.6 mm, 186 g
DISPLAY	5.99 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.42 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 19.5:9 ratio, AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 10 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie, MIUI 10	Android 8.1 Oreo, ColorOS 5.1
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 20 MP, f/1.8 20 MP front camera	Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 OIS Dual 24 + 2 MP front camera	Dual 16 + 20 MP, f/2.0 + f/2.2, OIS 25 MP, f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	Fast charging 18W	3200 mAh, fast charging with Quick Charge 4.0+, wireless charging	3730 mAh, fast charging (VOOC Flash Charge) 5V / 4A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	eSIM, no ports/speakers/keys, IP68 certification	Dual SIM slot, pop up cameras	Dual SIM slot, pop up cameras

Design

In my opinion, Meizu Zero is the most innovative and beautiful phone when it comes to aesthetics because it has the cleanest design without needing a slider design nor a notch. It does not have any port and it gets charged via Qi wireless charging, while data transfer happens through WiFi or data networks. It does not have physical keys which are replaced by touch controls at the side, and it does not even have a speaker thanks to the piezoelectric transductor in the display delivering the audio. It does not even have a SIM slot as it supports the eSIM. Further, it has the best build quality and it is fully waterproof and dustproof thanks to the IP68 certification.

Display

Unfortunately, we still have no chance to test the display of the Meizu Zero because it is still not in the market, but on the paper, the display of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 seems better because of the HDR technology making colors look more realistic. It is also protected by Gorilla Glass 5. On the other hand, Oppo Find X has slimmer bezels around the display and this may result better for people who care a lot about the front design. Meizu Zero has thicker bezels, but unlike the Oppo Find X, it does not need a motorized slider housing the sensors and the front camera.

Hardware/Software

All these phones come with the same chipset, so you should not expect a significative difference in their performances. Whatever you choose, you will get a very fast and smooth phone in every scenario, including gaming and the most-demanding multi-tasking. Note that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 comes with up to 10 GB of RAM, while Oppo Find X does not and we still do not know the configurations in which Meizu Zero will be available as the company did not reveal all the specs of the handset. So Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 may effectively be the most suitable handset for heavy usage patterns.

Camera

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has the most convincing rear camera, at least on the paper. It is a dual sensor with a 12 MP resolution and an f/1.8 aperture, and it supports both OIS and dual pixel autofocus. Even the front cameras seem to be better: they consist of two sensors with 24 and 2 MP (the secondary one is a depth sensor, while in the rear camera it is a telephoto lens), paired with a front-facing LED flash.

Battery

Unfortunately, Meizu did not reveal the battery capacity of the new Zero. Given the absence of ports, there may be more space for the battery, but we have no idea whether or not it will be big. Meanwhile, Oppo Find X has a long-lasting 3730 mAh, while Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has an average 3200 mAh unit that is not able to last as long as its opponent. Note that Meizu Zero cannot be charged via a USB port, so the charging process is slower.

Price

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is an affordable flagship carrying a €560 price tag in the global market, Oppo Find X was launched with a starting price of €770, while we still do not know when Meizu Zero will hit the shelves, neither its price. Personally, I believe that Meizu Zero is a very innovative phone but it is still not so suitable for daily use. 18W wireless charging is still too slow for modern standards and piezoelectric speakers are still too poor in terms of audio experience, so I would not be so comfortable with a phone like that. Unless it comes with an affordable price. But it is still a great experiment and we appreciate it a lot, hoping that Meizu and other Chinese brands will keep innovating like that. The winner of the comparison is the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 due to its more affordable price tag, amazing camera performance, and great display, but some may like the Oppo Find X more due to its bigger battery, thinner bezels and its more innovative motorized slider.

Read More: Meizu Zero holeless phone with 18W wireless charging announced with key specifications

Meizu Zero vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Oppo Find X: PRO and CONS

Meizu Zero

PROS

Portless, speakerless, keyless
Great ceramic design
Wireless charging
Nice hardware
Waterproof

CONS

eSIM

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROS

Full borderless design
Outstanding hardware
Awesome camera
Affordable price

CONS

Smaller battery

Oppo Find X

PROS

Motorized slider design
High screen-to-body ratio
Amazing hardware
Bigger battery

CONS

Pricey

Galaxy S10 series will come with a feature of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro

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Jan 23, 2019

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro launched as the first phone with support for reverse wireless charging. You could place another phone or device that supports wireless charging on the back of the phone and the Mate 20 Pro will share some of the juice from its 4,200mAh battery to the device. A new report says the Samsung Galaxy S10 series will also come with the feature.

The feature will be officially known as PowerShare and it will be available on all the Galaxy S10 models according to the source, though we are not sure if it includes the Galaxy S10E.

Evidence of the feature is a photo that was taken at what seems to be a demo booth. The photo shows a controller with different buttons that play videos of different features of the Galaxy S10.

The first button plays a video ad of the phone, followed by a button that plays a video talking about the display. The third and fourth buttons are for videos showing off the phone’s in-display fingerprint scanner and triple rear cameras respectively while the last one is for the PowerShare reverse wireless charging feature.

Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone still has several hurdles to cross before commercial availability

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Jan 23, 2019

Today marked the second time we saw Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone. The first time was a few weeks ago. It was a short video of the phone in use and it was shared by Evan Blass. Today we had another look at the phone but this time, it came from Xiaomi itself.

There is still no official name for the phone yet as it is still a prototype but that is the least of Xiaomi’s problems at the moment. Xiaomi’s head of product development Wang Teng Thomas took to Weibo to reveal they are still sorting out issues related to the device.

Xiaomi’s foldable phone folds outwards twice – a fold on each side. This way, when folded into a phone, the device is practically all screen. Thomas said making a foldable phone that folds outwards is more difficult than one that folds inward. The Xiaomi phone folds outwards twice which means double the complications.

Get Ready to see more 10GB+ RAM Smartphones in 2019: Digitimes

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 23, 2019

Over the past couple of years, we have seen the RAM sizes available on smartphones increase from 2GB, 3GB, right up to 6GB. Recently, 8GB RAM sizes got into the fray and this year, we have seen a few smartphones launched with 10GB of RAM. Some had posited back then that 8GB of RAM on flagship phones is more like overkill but DigiTimes reports that we may likely see more smartphones roll out this year with 10GB or more RAM.

The tech blog cites industry sources who also hinted that new Android smartphones will also get some other core components to upgrade this year as it is a major strategy for smartphone companies this year. Some of the additional upgrades include artificial intelligence (AI), multiple lenses. The report also hinted at the strong possibility that 10GB RAM will be the mainstream spec for flagship smartphones released by Android OEMs this year as several of them are already promoting their flagship models with more than 10GB of RAM. Already, we have seen Chinese OEMs Xiaomi, ZTE and Vivo launched new models with 10GB RAM while Lenovo recently unveiled the industry’s first 12GB RAM phone, the Z5 Pro GT.

This upgrade isn’t likely to affect the demand for mobile DRAM substantially until the second half of 2020, the sources said. It will also not likely affect the demand for smartphone replacement as that is expected to remain sluggish until 5G phones go fully commercialized.

Chinese 5G phones to cost as much as $80 more than non-5G models

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Jan 23, 2019

This year is said to be the year of 5G. Network operators are planning to roll out coverage to more cities and a number of manufacturers all have 5G phones in their lineup for the year. These 5G smartphones are expected to sell for more and it has been reported that Chinese manufacturers may set a price range for them.

DigiTimes reports that sources in Taiwan’s supply chain have said that Chinese phone makers may adopt a “5G+500” formula. This means 5G phones will cost about ¥500 more (~$74). The breakdown for the increase is given as about $50 for 5G modem and application processors and about $30 for new antennas, circuit boards, and other related materials.

Consumers should be able to afford the new pricing and manufacturers should still be able to make profits while still recording an increase in growth.

Huawei clarifies misleading report of its phones deleting images from Twitter

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 23, 2019

The spotlight shone on Huawei recently when a report emerged from China that the company’s phones delete images saved from Twitter by users. Just like when the US thought it had discovered the weapons of Mass Destruction Saddam Hussein had purportedly stockpiled in Iraq. Some respondents were almost certain that Huawei had included a backdoor on their phone’s operating system. The discovery was first reported on Reddit and the post could even mislead some to believe it was indeed a backdoor that could give such access. Well, until Huawei officially responded to the report.

The Chinese tech giant has released a statement that explains the cause of the glitch. The company hinted that it had investigated the issue and discovered that whenever users of certain devices download an image using versions 7.78.0 and 7.77.0 of the Twitter app, a folder is automatically created by the app bearing the same name as the image. The app then immediately deletes the image in the background. Huawei phones come with built-in image protection feature which immediately alerts the user via a pop-up message. The thing is, the image isn’t deleted rather, it can be found at the following location: File Manager/picture/Twitter.

Apparently, there is a glitch on the Twitter app for Huawei phones and this should be fixed in no distant time.