Vivo teases NEX Dual Display DeMarcus Cousin Limited Edition

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Jan 19, 2019

It is no news that Vivo is an official partner of the NBA. The Chinese phone manufacturer has a few NBA-themed limited editions phones, though we didn’t get any last year. Today, Vivo released a teaser for a new NBA limited edition phone and we think it is of the NEX Dual Display.

Vivo released a poster today teasing the arrival of a new NBA limited edition phone. From the appearance of the device, we believe it is the NEX Dual Display since there is no notch and the bezels are really thin. However, that’s not the only info the poster reveals.

Vivo’s brand ambassador for a few years now has been Golden State Warrior player, Stephen Curry. It appears his contract has expired as the poster also teases a new brand ambassador. Those familiar with the NBA will recognize that jersey number belongs to DeMarcus Cousins who also plays for the Golden State Warriors. We believe this means Cousins is Vivo’s new brand ambassador and we may actually be getting a Vivo NEX Dual Display DeMarcus Cousins Limited Edition.

The limited edition NEX Dual Display is expected to come with a special retail box with the NBA and or Golden State Warriors’ logos. It should also come with branded accessories and souvenirs and a custom UI.

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Nokia 3.1 Plus running Android Pie appears on Geekbench, update may arrive soon

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 19, 2019

HMD Global is one of the top manufacturers when it comes to speed of updates. A large percentage of its phones are already running Android 9 Pie, the latest version of Android. It appears that update may soon arrive for the Nokia 3.1 Plus.

A version of the Nokia 3.1 Plus running Android 9 was seen on Geekbench yesterday. Since the phone is currently still running Android Oreo, this might be an indication that the update to Pie is on the horizon.

The phone just received January’s security update a few days ago. We presume Android Pie will likely be bundled with February’s security update next month.

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Early Android Q build surfaces with new security and UI features

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 19, 2019

2019 just started and most of the eligible phones are yet to receive the update to Android Pie. But folks over at XDA Developers already put their hands on an early build of the next major version of the operating system: Android Q. We still do not know how Android 10 will be called, but thanks to the screenshots and a hands-on video of the early build leaked we can have a first glance on some of the improvements that will be included in this version. Android Q will have a brand new Dark Mode: it will be useful for everyone who has a smartphone with an OLED display and wants to save energy, as well as not getting tired eyes in the night thanks to darker colors.

In order to activate the new Dark Mode, all users will have to do is go to the Display settings menu and tap on Set Dark Mode. Once it is enabled, the Dark Mode on Android Q will turn the user interface dark. White elements will become dark gray and there will even be some elements, such as the notifications and the toggle panel, that will become black. Even apps that do not support the Dark Mode natively will be compatible with the new feature.

Read More: Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 to be rolled out to 150 million users by 2019

The Android Q build also shows improvements to privacy and security with a revamped Permissions menu which will allow checking apps permissions individually directly from the settings and restricting permissions when apps are open. Info about app permissions will be also shown in the notifications tab if needed. Two important security options have been added: Time to take action and Time to read, that will allow setting how long to show messages that ask the user to take action and the notifications that require no immediate action.

Further, there will be a Desktop Mode, freeform windows support (allowing to launch multiple windows of apps by tapping on them), a built-in system recording and a new Game Update Package Preferences allowing users to select graphics drivers on their own. Last but not least, Android Q will bring a feature to turn sensors off and two new screen lock settings to keep the phone awake for longer duration when it is close to a trusted device and to automatically lock it when that device is removed from the trusted devices list.

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Exynos 9820-powered Galaxy 10 appears on Geekbench

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 19, 2019

Samsung’s flagships usually come in two processor variants. Based on the country or region, you either get the version powered by Samsung’s own Exynos processor or the one powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon chipset. The Galaxy S10 will be no different.

In China and the US, Samsung will launch the phone with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 mobile platform while Europe will get the Exynos 9820 version. The latter has just appeared on Geekbench, giving us a look at how powerful Samsung’s flagship chipset performs.

Appearing on Geekbench as the “samsung SM-G973N”, the Galaxy S10 runs Android 9 Pie and packs 6GB of RAM. The Exynos 9820 has a base frequency of 1.95GHz and the device scored 4382 points in the single-core test and 9570 points in the multi-core test.

Compared to the Galaxy S9 which is powered by the Exynos 9810 (with 4GB of RAM and running Android Oreo) and has a single-core score of 3655 and a multi-core score of 8970 points, the Exynos 9820 definitely brings significant improvements in performance.

However, when compared to the Snapdragon 855 version of the Galaxy S10 Plus, the Exynos 9820 trails behind in the multi-core score (10,256) but beats the single-core score (3413) of Qualcomm’s latest chipset.

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Get Up To 15% Off On Top-Branded Quadcopters And Big Coupons On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 19, 2019

Looks like drone enthusiasts that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on a feature-laden drone without spending a lot of money are in for a treat.

Banggood has just launched its RC Quadcopters Sales promotion, wherein drone aficionados can avail up to a noteworthy 15 percent off on a wide selection of drones. These drones have been split into multiple categories in a bid to facilitate and expedite the search process.

Aside from offering the aforesaid discount, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is also giving drone lovers an opportunity to save extra money during the checkout process. For the sake of an instance, you can get a 45% off on the Eachine M80 simply by using coupon code 9b650f.

Likewise, you can avail a 37 percent off on the Eachine Windmill E014 if you apply coupon code 1992dd before checking out. There’s a 24 percent discount available for the MJX B5W for those who will use coupon code 98ef35 before checking out.

As if that weren’t enough, you can get a 20 percent discount on the Eachine EX2H with the help of coupon code 66ff9c. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the aforesaid coupons will only be valid until January 31st.
The drones have separated into Hot Quadcopter, Down To $18.19, 15% Off and Hot Quadcopter Parts categories. While the rest of these sections feature top-end drones carrying lowered prices, the 15% Off category gives you a chance to get an extra discount in the form of a 15% off coupon f194da.

For example, the Eachine EX2H brushless RC drone is currently available under the 15% Off section for $62.99. This 44 percent discount can be extended further by using coupon code f194da.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out the rest of the quadcopters and accessories that you can buy without emptying your pockets.

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Buy Bakeey TWS Wireless Freebud Stereo Earphone For Just $44.99 On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 19, 2019

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood has launched the ‘Earphone New Year Sale.’

The recently kicked-off promo features a wide selection of music accessories that have been split into multiple categories including TWS Earphone, Sports Earphone, Wired Earphone, and Headphone. More importantly, the Chinese online store is offering big discounts on select items available in each of the aforesaid sections.

You can even get an extra 15% off by using coupon code 15earbud. Even without using the coupon, you can get noteworthy discounts on various items included in each category. For the sake of an instance, you can get a 27 percent off on the Havit G1 Sports IPX5 Waterproof Stereo Bluetooth 5.0 earphone that comes with charging box and usually retails for $81.59.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for just $59.99 on Banggood. This discount will be valid for the black/red, white and black color versions of the earphone.

Bakeey TWS Wireless Freebud Stereo Earphone

In addition to a slew of other heavily discounted earphones and headphones, the Bangood promo features the Bakeey TWS Wireless Freebud earphone. As part of the promo, this Bakeey-branded wireless in-ear headset has gone up for sale carrying a considerably lowered price tag.

We’ll shed light on the aforesaid discount and even show how you can save a significant amount of extra money at checkout.

The TWS Wireless Freebud stereo earphone would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline store, but you can now buy it for a reduced price of just $58.99 on Banggood. This is a 12 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $66.99.

Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can use coupon code 35d191 and get an extra $14 off before placing your order. In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the earphone further down to just $44.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

On the downside, this promo is slated to end soon. You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black and white color versions of the TWS Wireless Freebud stereo earphone.

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Buy GPD WIN 2 Gamepad Tablet PC And VOYO I7 Notebook At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 19, 2019

Known for offering China’s best electronic items like mobile phones, TV boxes, tablet PCs etc. at unbeatable prices, GeekBuying is now giving its loyal users an unmissable opportunity to buy the GPD WIN 2 Gamepad Tablet PC and VOYO I7 Notebook without emptying their pockets.
Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

GPD WIN 2 Gamepad Tablet PC

Touted as the most powerful handheld ever, the GPD WIN 2 is an irresistible tablet PC that sports an eye-catching design developed by a German Red Dot Award-winning team. Much to the delight of avid gamers, the device offers over a whopping 1,000,000 internet games.

The GPD WIN 2 Gamepad packs a powerful Intel Core m3-7Y30 quad-core processor along with an equally competent Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU, under the hood. It ships with 8GB of RAM to ensure a smooth gaming experience and offers a hearty 256GB internal storage space for you to save your favorite content.
The market is brimming with similar gamepad tablet PC that despite carrying steep price tags, fail to meet the expectations of the users. The GPD WIN 2 Gamepad, on the other hand, will not only sweep you off your feet with the games it supports and its performance, but it is easy on the pocketbook as well.

While you’d normally end up shelling out $848.99 to get your hands on the GPD WIN 2 Gamepad, you can now buy it for just $755.99 on GeekBuying. Moreover, you can extend this 11 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_HHSJCKEU.

The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $49 off by reducing the device’s selling price to only $750.99. You can visit this link to grab this discount.

Alternatively, you can buy the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM variant of the GPD WIN 2 Gamepad tablet PC for a reduced price of just $659.99. Note that the promo is slated to end in three days.

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VOYO I7 Notebook

The VOYO I7 is powered by an Intel Core i7-6500U 2.5GHz dual-core processor and it has an NVIDIA GeForce 940MX GPU that ensures faster games and an uninterrupted video watching experience. The device sports a 15.6-inch FHD 10-point capacitive IPS screen with a high resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Moreover, the VOYO I7 comes with 8GB of RAM and offers 1TB of onboard storage capacity so that you can download and install your favorite apps and games without worrying about running out storage space. It is backed by a 12000mAh battery that delivers a longer battery life on a single charge. While you’d normally expect a top-branded notebook offering comparable features to carry a steep price, the VOYO I7 can now be yours for a considerably lowered price of just $599.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 22 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $769.99.

Aside from taking advantage of the above-mentioned discount, you can save $56 more by applying the coupon code GIZ_FTSNYVFU at checkout. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the notebook further down to just $595.99 simply by applying the coupon.

You can follow this link to grab the discount. Note that the promo will come to an end in just one day.

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Buy A1 Folding Walking Machine And YESOUL M3 Intelligent Spinning Bicycle At Dropped Prices On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 19, 2019

As part of its unmissable ‘2019 Home Deals’ promotion, GearBest is now doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide selection of items.

Carrying heavily discounted price tags, the aforesaid products have been split into multiple categories. Aside from sections such as Bestsellers, Recommended, Home & Garden etc., the promo features the 30% Off Over 3 PCS and $2.99 Add-Ons Over $20 sections.

Those who end up shelling over $20 will qualify to get an add-on for just $2.99. GearBest users who buy three pieces, on the other hand, will be eligible to receive a 30 percent discount. While each section of the promo is brimming with top-branded items, we’ll take a gander at the A1 folding walking machine and YESOUL M3 intelligent spinning bicycle.

A1 Folding Walking Machine

The A1 is a fashionable walking machine from Xiaomi Youpin. It offers a walking area of 1200x415mm, with 0.5-6km/h speed and a storage area of 0.4m2. Since it is made using a lightweight aluminum alloy material, the A1 weighs in at just 28kg.

The walking machine panel uses an IML technology, while the A1’s body adopts sandblasting texture cladding technology, maintaining a high technology sense but still keeping the style as simple as possible. The walker panel sports a neat and tidy appearance when standing and it provides the exercise data from below during exercise.

As it is a part of Xiaomi’s smart home ecosystem, you can adjust the A1 Folding Walking Machine using Mijia App, that can easily be downloaded from the App Store. Sporting an Installation-free design, the A1 is ideal for doing exercises at home, office and other places.

While gym equipment usually carries steep price tags, the A1 Folding Walking Machine has now gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price of just $409.99 on GearBest. This is a 45 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $741.89.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the A1 Folding Walking Machine. With only 65 pieces remaining, the promo is slated to end in six days.

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YESOUL M3 Intelligent Spinning Bicycle

Equipped with an easily readable 10.1-inch sweatproof smart touch screen YESOUL M3 is a feature-rich spinning bicycle from Xiaomi Youpin. It uses the pre-installed YESOUL App to allow the user to watch the coach’s live courses, real-time sports data and vital cycling lessons without leaving the comfort of their homes.

Furthermore, the device doesn’t resort to using the traditional brake pad friction method, but adopts the magnetron resistance system, instead. This newfangled system avoids the brake sound. It features sturdy Weigel rubber belts to ensure a smooth and frictionless experience.

While there’s no dearth of spinning bicycles in the market today, this equipment doesn’t come cheap. If you are a fitness purist looking to get your hands on an intelligent spinning bicycle without spending a lot of money, the YESOUL M3 might just fill the bill.

The YESOUL M3 usually retails for a whopping $1318.92 on both online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it for a dropped price of only $589.99 on GearBest. In order to ensure you do not end up missing this mammoth 55 percent discount, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

This discount will be valid for the remaining 142, black color version of the YESOUL M3 Intelligent Spinning Bicycle. The promo will come to an end in two days.

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Buy The Gray And Silver Color Versions Of The Blackview BV9600 Pro Smartphone At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 19, 2019

Since smartphones have become an inseparable part of our lives, we tend to take a lot of care of these easily shatterable devices as they don’t come cheap. But if you are a smartphone user who isn’t particularly good when it comes to taking care of your mobile device, Blackview’s got your back!

While we’ll see why the BV9600 Pro is unlike other fragile smartphones available in the market today in just a bit, it might interest you to know that the gray and silver color versions of this Blackview-branded phone have gone up for sale carrying dropped prices on GeekBuying. Moreover, you can use a specific coupon to get extra discounts at checkout.

Blackview BV9600 Pro – Gray

Touted as the ‘world’s top indestructible rugged phone of 2018,’ the BV9600 Pro was launched in October last year. The gray-tinted variant of this rugged smartphone would normally set you back $512.99, but you can now buy it for only $389.99 on GeekBuying.

Moreover, you can extend this 24 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_SPVJRSWZ and get an extra $70 off before placing your order. In other words, you can reduce the original asking price of the phone to only $369.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.
You can follow this link to grab the discount. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Get 24% Off On The Gray Color Version Of The Blackview BV9600 Pro

Blackview BV9600 Pro – Silver

Alternatively, you can go for the silver color version of the BV9600 Pro that usually retails for $517.99, but can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $373.99. This is a noteworthy 28 percent drop in the phone’s original selling price.

On top of that, you can apply coupon code GIZ_SPVJRSWZ at the time of checking out and save $70 more without breaking a sweat. The aforesaid coupon helps you bring the already lowered retail price of the phone further down to only $369.99.

You can visit this link to take advantage of the discount. This promo is slated to end in four days.
Housed in a sturdy body, the BV9600 Pro is an irresistible smartphone that draws its juices from a robust 5580mAh battery. Under the hood, it packs a powerful Helio P60 MTK6771 2.0GHz Octa Core processor and a Mali-G72 MP3 800MHz graphics processing unit.

The phone ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of expandable onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite content. On optics front, it houses a 16.0MP+8.0MP dual-camera setup on the back and an 8.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting.

Aside from that, the phone boasts an impressive array of other features that make it a great choice for thrill seekers who fancy staying in touch with family and friends even during outdoor activities.

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Xiaomi updates Pocophone F1 with night mode and 960fps support

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 18, 2019

A long-awaited update is finally rolling out on the Xiaomi Pocophone F1. After getting TWRP support, the affordable flagship from the first Xiaomi’s sub-brand is receiving a new MIUI 10 stable update which brings the number of version to v10.2.2.0. This update was long-awaited because it brings two important improvements to the camera. The first is the support to 960 fps super slow motion video recording which joins the 120 and 240 fps modes that were already available, while the second is a new night mode.

While the first feature will improve slow motion videos, the second will reduce the amount of digital noise in the dark and it will also improve the exposition by stitching 8 photos with different exposure levels. It is a completely new feature that was never tested on the Xiaomi Pocophone F1, so it will be interesting to discover how well it works.

Read More: Get Pixel Experience for the Poco F1 with the stable ROM

The update includes the security patch for the month of December, not the last one but still a great thing for an affordable device. Previously, Xiaomi also hinted that the phone would get the support to 4K video recording at 60 fps, but the mode did not arrive with this update, so users will be forced to wait for the next one that should start rolling out in February. The update weighs 311 MB and it is rolling out via OTA, did you get it on your Xiaomi Pocophone F1?

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Redmi Note 7 6+128GB version emerge as fans favorite, may debut soon for 1599 yuan (~$235)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 18, 2019

This afternoon, Xiaomi‘s founder and CEO, Lei Jun started a survey aimed at determining the memory configuration of the Redmi Note 7 that fans would want to be launched. The survey was carried out on Weibo and as at the time of reporting, over 20,000 persons have responded to the survey. The survey aims to find out which of the memory configurations fans would go for among five options of 3GB+32GB storage, 4GB+ 64 GB storage, 6GB + 64GB storage, 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB.

The Redmi Note 7 was launched and made available in three memory configuration of 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. However, the survey had the 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB options as a new addition. A recent TENAA certification shows the company may be planning to release the 4GB+128GB variant of the Redmi Note 7 soon. However, the 6GB + 128GB storage variant turned out to be the favourite option among the majority of the respondents.

Out of the total number of respondents, 54.3% prefer the 6GB+128GB variant with a slightly higher 1599 yuan ($235) price tag. While 23.9% of the respondents went for the 6GB+64GB variant for 1399 yuan ($206) despite having the same price with the 4GB + 128GB variant which 12.8% went for. The 3GB + 32GB variant had the least vote which is an indication that it may soon disappear from the mid-range segment. The fans favourite Redmi Note 7 6GB + 128GB variant may likely be released by Xiaomi in the near future, perhaps after the Spring festival. Recall that the company released a 6GB+128GB variant of the Redmi Note 5 four months after the initial launch.

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New Xiaomi’s Mi Store in Paris is the biggest in Europe

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 18, 2019

The last year was probably the most important for Xiaomi’s global expansion. The Chinese company which managed to get in top 4 world’s best smartphones brands kept expanding a lot in the Old Continent and in just a year it obtained a strong presence in Europe. Now, the company just opened its biggest Mi Store in Europe. The new store opens at the Champs-Elysees street in Paris at 1 PM local time today.

Even though currently the weather is not the most propitious in the city, a consistent amount of people has been lining in front of the store hours before the opening, waiting for having the chance to touch some of the best Xiaomi products in the biggest European Mi Store. In case you do not know, this is the second Mi Store opened in Paris. The Mi Store opened in Paris will sell smartphones but also many other hi-tech products from the company. There will be headphones, Yi cameras, and smart home products as well. Xiaomi also launched some interesting promotions on its French online store for everyone who can not be in Paris in this period.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 survives JerryRigEverything’s durability tests in an impressive way

The promotions only regard the smartphone section: the phablet Mi Max 3 is available for €220 with a discount of €50, Pocophone F1 can be purchased for just €320 with a €40 discount and even the flagship Xiaomi Mi 8 is discounted at €430 with €50 in Mi vouchers as a gift for the purchase. We can see how the store looks like thanks to some photo published on Twitter. In the photos, you can clearly notice the presence of several phones in the store, such as the affordable flagship Xiaomi Pocophone F1, the Redmi Note 6 Pro mid-ranger and Xiaomi Mi 8, as well as other products such as the Mi Laser Projector and headphones.

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Lenovo Z5s update offers ability to sync with a Xiaomi account, in addition to iCloud

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 18, 2019

The Lenovo Group Vice president, Chang Cheng, has announced that the newly launched Lenovo Z5S will get its first ZUI update soon. He hinted that the update has been in the works for quite a while now and it is close to being released. The Lenovo exec also shared the changelog of the update showing some of the features it would bring to the device.

Topmost on the list of features the update will bring is the ability to sync iCloud and Xiaomi account contacts. Lenovo has been able to attain interconnectivity between Android and iOS as early as on the ZUK Z2 released back in May 2016. As a result of that, users can synchronise their contacts, calendars, tasks, etc. on Apple’s iCloud. So, this isn’t much of a new feature. However, the interesting part is the support for Xiaomi account that the update will bring. This is a new high for Lenovo as it will possibly allow users of the Z5s to now synchronise their phones with Mi cloud especially if they are switching over from a Xiaomi phone. Thus, you don’t have to lose your contacts if you’re swapping phones.

Lenovo Z5s ZUI update changelog (Chinese)

The changelog also shows the update will bring optimization to the alarm clock display details, improve weather app, add weather warning reminders and also optimize the sound adjustment experience. The update will also add other features like Quick switch, vibration to the control centre, among others. Mr Chang did not provide a time frame for the release of the new update.

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Huawei Mate 20X promo camera photos turn out to be from a Nikon DSLR, apologies tendered

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 18, 2019

Despite the tremendous advancement in smartphone camera technology, OEMs are sometimes still caught promoting their mobile phones with fake camera sample. Huawei, Samsung, Xiaomi have at several times been caught promoting their phones with fake samples captured under the shutter of a DSLR camera. Curiously, the company’s P20 Pro flagship still ranks as the best phone in terms of camera, according to DXOMark. The Chinese tech giant has once again been caught up in a “DSLR mess” as recent camera samples promoting the Mate 20X were discovered to be fake. In this case, Huawei wasn’t directly responsible for the gaffe as it was made by a photographer for Jiguo.com, a free trial and shopping guide platform for tech gadgets.

Apparently, the Mate 20X was taken to the Arctic region to test the camera prowess under the beautiful scenery. The photographer then sent back the samples but it seems they were not properly labelled. Thus, two samples that were not captured by the Mate 20X were shared alongside the actual samples. The two samples were captured using the Nikon DSLR camera. The official responsible for the error has since apologized while the samples captured by the Nikon DSLR have been removed. You can check out the actual samples from below and they are indeed stunning. With this quality, Huawei doesn’t really need the aid of a DSLR to convince us that indeed, the Mate 20X camera is powerful!

However, this incident brings to memory, Huawei’s infamous DSLR deceitful camera sample used in promoting the Huawei P9. Sometime around July 2016 when Huawei was promoting its P9 flagship, the company shared a photo on its Google+ page which was purportedly captured by the P9’s dual rear shutters. The photo was indeed stunning just like these ones, with crisp clear details downright impressive for a smartphone camera. Unfortunately, it turned out the shot wasn’t taken by a smartphone camera but was actually from the all-powerful Canon EOS 5D Mark III shutter. The DSLR camera was worth $4500 back then. Well, it seems Huawei took that embarrassing incident as a challenge to develop a smartphone camera with DSLR-like quality. The Mate 20X may not be on the same level with a DSLR camera, but the company is edging closer to that standard employing an innovative camera and AI technology.

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Samsung Galaxy M20, M10 price and release date leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 18, 2019

Samsung will be taking on the likes of the Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo in India and other developing markets with the introduction of the Galaxy M series of smartphones on Jan. 28. Recent reports have revealed plenty of information on the specs, features and design of the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 that are expected to go official later this month. Now, the pricing and release date of the Galaxy M10 and M20 phones have been leaked through industry sources.

Industry sources have conveyed to Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) that the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 phones that are aimed towards the millennials will be available for purchase from March 5. The leaked date is more than a month away from Jan. 28 launch date. These phones will be available for buying through Samsung’s online shop and Amazon India.

The Galaxy M10 will carry a starting price of Rs. 7,990 and the Galax M20 will begin at Rs. 10,990. The pricing leak suggests that the Galaxy M10 and M20 will be rivaling with some of the popular entry-level and mid-range phones such as Redmi 6, Realme 2, Redmi Note 6 Pro and ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1.

Galaxy M20 Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy M20 will be featuring 6.3-inch IPS LCD Infinity-V display with support for full HD+ resolution. The Exynos 7904 chipset is expected to power the smartphone. It may come in 3 GB RMA + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage models.

The Android 8.1 Oreo OS will come preinstalled on the Galaxy M20. It will be the first ever handset from Samsung to come packed with 5,000mAh battery. For photography, it may feature 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera. The smartphone will feature USB-C port which will bring support for fast charging.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy A60 (A8s Lite) with punch-hole display rumored to debut in Q2

Galaxy M10 Specifications

Previous reports have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy M10 will be an entry-level smartphone that will feature 6.2-inch IPS LCD panel with Infinity-V notch and HD+ resolution support. The Exynos 7872 chipset will be powering the 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage variants of the Galaxy M10.

The Galaxy M10 will be arriving with Android 8.1 Oreo OS onboard. The handset will receive power from 3,400mAh battery. The rear side of the phone will have 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. For snapping selfies, it will be equipped with a 5-megapixel frontal shooter.

Redmi Note 7 with 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage likely to debut soon with 1,399 Yuan (~$206) price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 18, 2019

The Redmi Note 7 smartphone was introduced in the previous week in three models such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at 999 Yuan (~$147), 1,199 Yuan (~$177) and, 1,399 Yuan (~$206). It appears that Redmi will be soon launching a new variant for the smartphone since Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has started a survey to know which is the most popular Redmi Note 7 variant. The poll also includes two unreleased models such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The survey has revealed that the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is the most popular, but it seems that the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage may go official soon since it has been approved by TENAA telecom authority in China.

In the above poll, the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model has received more than 54 percent vote. If the model will be released in the future, it will be priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$236). The model that comes second in popularity is 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage that is priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$206). It has received over 24 percent vote. The third popular is the unannounced 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage with 12.5 percent. The least popular edition is the 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage model that has receive only 1.2 percent vote.

The popularity of the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model suggests that Redmi may consider releasing the variant at some time in the future. The below shown screenshot shows that the TENAA has already certified 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition for the Redmi Note 7. Probably this variant may go official within this month.

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The first sale of the Redmi Note 7 was conducted on Jan. 15 and its second sale happened at 10 AM (local time) in China earlier today. The smartphone was sold out in both the sales. The next round of sale will be carried out at 10 AM (local time) on Jan. 22. Redmi will be debuting the Redmi Note 7 Pro in the coming. Apart from 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, it is speculated to be powered by the new Snapdragon 675. There is a possibility that the handset could be made available with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

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Realme is reportedly considering to launch its own App Store

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Jeet

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Jan 18, 2019

Realme, a new smartphone brand launched last year after splitting from Oppo, 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.

Recently, the company also started its own community where users can ask questions and the experts answer their queries. It also allows users to suggest features which the company could include in their upcoming software builds.

In the community, some users have been asking for a dedicated app store for Realme users and 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.

Many smartphone manufacturers already have their own app stores, including Huawei and Samsung. While Huawei has an app store called AppGallery which is also available for Honor users, Samsung has an app store named Galaxy Apps.

So far, the company has launched five smartphones — Realme 1, 2, 2 Pro, C1, and U1. It also entered the mobile accessories business with the launch of earphones and mobile covers. Most recently, the company launched its first lifestyle products — Realme Tech Backup, which went on sale for the first time on 7th January.

Realme has established itself in the budget smartphone segment in less than a year’s time through its online-only strategy. Now, the company is looking to expand its footprints and has already entered the offline market in India. The company is planning to enter 150 cities this year and will also launch its experience stores across the country.

Meanwhile, the company is reportedly working on its upcoming smartphone — Realme 3 which is expected to launch by the end of March this year. As per the reports, a smartphone with a 48-megapixel camera sensor is also in works but it’s not yet confirmed if its the Realme 3 or a different model.

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Moto G7, G7 Plus, G7 Play, G7 Power press renders and prices leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 18, 2019

Motorola is expected to announce the Moto G7 series in the next month through an unveil event in Brazil. Recent reports have revealed that the Moto G7 series will include four smartphones such as Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play. MySmartPrice has shared fresh renders of these phones. The publication has also revealed the European pricing of the Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power smartphones.

Moto G7 Play and G7 Power Renders and Price

The Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power are rumored to be respectively at 149 euros (~$169) and 209 euros (~$238) in Europe. The Moto G7 is expected to arrive in colors like Gold and Blue whereas the Moto G7 Power may come in Black and Lilac options.

Moto G7 Play (Gold). Moto G7 Power (Black) and Moto G7 Play (Blue)

As far as their designs are concerned, both handsets will be equipped with wider notched enabled screens and a thick bottom bezel which includes Motorola brand name. The Moto G7 Play has a single camera on its rear and so does the Moto G7 Power model. They are also equipped with rear-mounted fingerprint readers. The G7 Play could be fueled by Snapdragon 632 whereas the G7 Power may come with Snapdragon 625 and a behemoth battery of 5,000mAh capacity with rapid charging support.

Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus Renders and Price

The pricing of the G7 and G7 Plus are still under the wraps. However, it can be speculated that the G7 may cost around 249 euros (~$283) and the G7 Plus may be priced at 299 euros (~$340). In Europe, the G7 may come in Black and White color variants and the G7 Plus could be available in Red and Blue colors.

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Both the G7 and G7 Plus phones will be sporting trendy waterdrop notched display designs to offer higher screen-to-body ratio. The chin of both the models are quite thick and they feature the brand name of the company. The rear view of the G7 and G7 Plus reveals that they are equipped with dual rear cameras and a fingerprint reader. Both smartphones are rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 660 chipset.

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LG reveals Android 9 Pie update release schedule for G7 ThinQ, V40 and others

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Jeet

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Jan 18, 2019

LG, the South Korea-based smartphone manufacturer, has been testing Android 9 Pie update for the LG G7 ThinQ smartphone since last month. The company had revealed that the final update will be released in 2019 but had not revealed the exact timeframe.

Now, the company has posted the Android 9 Pie update release schedule on its website, revealing that the LG G7 ThinQ will receive final Android Pie update in the first quarter of this year, i.e. by the end of March 2019.

Along with this, the company has also revealed that the Android Pie for the LG V40 and other LG V-series smartphone users will start rolling out in the second quarter of this year. Later, the company will release Android Pie for other smartphones, including G6, Q8, V20, among others.

Since the beta version of the update was available to the G7 ThinQ users in South Korea only, the final build will be first released in South Korea. However, soon after the update rolls out in the company’s home market, it won’t take much time for the global rollout.

The Android 9.0 Pie, which was available in beta phase since March last year, comes with a number of improvements, including new personalization features, battery-saving optimizations, and tools that help tracking time users spend on the phone.

It also addresses the latest trends in smartphone designs with revamped navigational controls. It introduces a new gesture-based navigation system. There are also a number of other gesture-based shortcuts. It is also said to be the most personalized version of Android yet.

To remind you of the phone’s specifications, the LG G7 ThinQ comes with a 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with 3120 x 1440 pixels screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device is HDR10 compliant with 100% DCI-P3 coverage.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. For photography, there’s a dual 16MP+16MP camera at the back and an 8MP front-facing shooter. It runs Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

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Giveaway – Win a Self-Balancing Electric Scooter

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Cheky Zhu

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Jan 18, 2019

Gizmochina along with BESTEK is conducting 1 unit Self-Balancing Electric Scooter as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. You just have to follow the giveaway page on bestekmall to win this amazing gift.

If you want win free Electric Scooter, you need to fill out the form first, and then follow the steps. One prize is limited to one person, 20 winners in total. 10 winners will get electric scooters, the left 10 will get $10 amazon gift cards each.

The Self-Balancing Electric Scooter has a beautiful and fashionable appearance, and it is very convenient for you to use in daily life. It is popular that a lot of university students use it on the campus. Equipped with premium-quality original Samsung battery that the capacity is up to 44000mAh, the Self-Balancing Electric Scooter is durable for you to use. With the fast charging, it just needs 2.5 hours of charge to be fully charged. People whose weight is between 20kg to 120kg can use the electric scooter. Self-balancing electric scooter, also known by hoverboard, has different functions which can go forward and backward, steer up barriers and stop immediately controlled by dynamic equilibrium.

You can click here to get more information about the giveaway and the Self-Balancing Electric Scooter.

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