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

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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.

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

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Habeeb Onawole

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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.

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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.

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Samsung files trademark application for “Neuro Game Booster”, is this its version of GPU Turbo?

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 23, 2019

Last year, Honor announced a graphics processing acceleration technology called GPU Turbo. It improved the efficiency of the GPU and also reduced power consumption. Phones that have gotten the feature now handle mobile games better. Now it seems Samsung will also launch its own version as it has trademarked the name “Neuro Game Booster”.

Samsung applied for a trademark for the name on Monday, January 21 at the European Union Intellectual Property office. The description says it is an electronic game software for mobile phones. It also says it is an AI software.

Samsung’s Neuro Game Booster should bring improved performance in mobile gaming just like Honor’s GPU Turbo. However, we can’t say yet if it will be available only to phones powered by Samsung’s Exynos processors or it will also be available to those powered by Snapdragon processors.

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All Nokia models will get Android Pie before Q2 2019

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Simranpal Singh

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Jan 23, 2019

HMD Global run Nokia is working pretty hard to provide the latest Android 9.0 Pie to all the models before Q2 2019. Already, they have rolled out the latest and the greatest Android 9.0 Pie to various Nokia models. Now, they are working on the update for Nokia 5 and Nokia 3.1 Plus slating for rollout “in the next few days”. HMD Global’s Juho Sarvikas has confirmed that company is putting every effort to cater the latest alteration of Android on all major and minor Nokia devices in the first half of 2019.

Particularly, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3.1 Plus will start receiving the update by the end of the week. It may take some more time to roll out the update in all regions. Well, whatever the reason is, your Nokia devices will be updated to the latest Android version within the next couple of weeks.

Nokia 6 2017 version is also on the list of getting the Android Pie update in a week or two. As per the Judo Sarvikas, the development team is just finalizing the phone’s Dolby Atmos audio features for Android Pie. All other work has been done and the development is in its final stages before hitting the floor.

The low-end Nokia 1 and Nokia 3 devices will see the update before the starting of Q3 2019. All other minor and major devices will also get the Android 9.0 Pie update in the first half of 2019.

Read More: Nokia 3.1 Plus receives January 2019 security patch; gets Rs. 1,500 ($21) price cut in India

Nokia is working tirelessly in providing the latest updates to its devices. Particularly, this time Nokia stood first in rolling out the Android 9.0 Pie update to its devices. HMD Global powered Nokia is committed to providing all major Android updates for a couple of years and three years of security updates to its devices.

Well, how many of you have received the Android Pie update on your Nokia devices?

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

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 23, 2019

At 2 PM CST (local time), Meizu Senior VP Li Nan has introduced the Meizu Zero smartphone with holeless design through a live broadcast from China. The world’s first non-porous smartphone features a 3D unibody ceramic build with no physical buttons or ports on its edges. It is equipped with Super mCharge wireless charging technology which makes it possible to charge the device wirelessly with a charging rate of 18W. Here is all the information on the newly announce Meizu Zero futuristic smartphone.

The mSound 2.0 screen sound technology which is closely attached to the display of the Meizu Zero allows it to produce sound through the display of the phone. Hence, there is no earpiece on the device. Li Nan said that advantage of screen sound technology is that users can listen to phone call even when the device is held upside down. The Meizu Zero is fitted with a curved 5.99-inch OLED screen which is embedded with an optical fingerprint sensor. The handset sports a thin and light profile.

The exact size of the battery of the Meizu Zero is not known. Li Nan claimed that after working on for 2 years along with 75 related patents, the Super mCharge 18W wireless charging which is equivalent to 18W wired fast charging has been introduced on the Meizu Zero smartphone.

Instead of physical SIM card, the Meizu Zero is equipped with eSIM card. The smartphone is equipped with linear motor on the sides which replaces the physical buttons for volume and power. The Meizu Zero holeless phone is an IP68 rated device that can remain submerged in water for up 2 hours and 30 minutes. Since the Meizu Zero supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, users can make use of Bluetooth enabled earphones to listen to the songs wirelessly.

Read More:Meizu Note 9 tipped to release with Snapdragon 675 next month

The Meizu Zero is fueled by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. For photography, its features the very same Sony IMX380 12-megapixel + Sony IMX350 20-megapixel dual camera setup which is available on the Meizu 16th smartphone. There is a ring flash placed below the dual camera setup. The frontside of the phone features a 20-megapixel selfie snapper. The other features of the phone include Flyme 7 UI based Android 9 Pie OS and One Mind AI Engine.

The Chinese manufacturer did not disclose the release date and pricing of the Meizu Zero smartphone. The handset will be available in Black and White color options. The Chinese manufacturer did not disclose the release date and pricing of the Meizu Zero smartphone.

What’s your opinion on the Meizu Zero phone? Yay or Nay? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Smartisan’s XiaoPeng joins Realme as design director

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Simranpal Singh

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Jan 23, 2019

In order to survive, Smartisan has sold some of the tech-related patent rights to Bytedance, a Chinese internet technology company working in the field of AI. While addressing the media at the launch event of a new social app, Chat Bao, Smartisan’s founder revealed that the financial condition of the company is not too bad but to survive a back-up is a must. In another revelation, according to Yicai, Smartisan’s No. 2 employee XiaoPeng has resigned from the company and has joined Oppo’s subsidiary, Realme as a design director.

smartisan luo — Smartisan founder Luo YongHao

XiaoPeng joined the Realme last year in the month of December. Oppo announced its new sub-brand, Realme in May 2018. The motive of the Realme is to compete against Redmi devices in India. Realme is purely made in India device, as it is manufactured in India using Oppo’s production line. Their first device Realme 1 gained a good number of sales.

In-depth, Smartisan employees have been asked to re-sign the contracts with Bytedance for the six-month probation period. As per new terms, employees have to surrender the equity of Smartisan and sign a new contract to sustain in the company.

There are many confusions in the new Bytedance acquisition of tech-related patents from Smartisan. Many departments and resources have been re-aligned to different works within the company. Now, Smartisan’s Bullet Messenger resources have been aligned to the Bytedance’s K-12 education, an education-related product. Bytedance is popularly known for their work in the AI field. Moreover, they have launched plenty of education-related products for students last year. Even, they have launched an app which offers a content related to culture, audio books, wealth management, etc.

Read More: Smartisan reported to be facing crises, CEO denies it

Earlier, Luo approached many big giants in China such as Baidu, Ali and others for a possible merger, but due to lack of interest things didn’t work for Smartisan.

Now we hope this new shift in Smartisan would help them to recover from the financial crisis.

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Huawei teases 5G Wi-Fi Router launch on 24th January in China

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Jeet

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Jan 23, 2019

5G technology is going mainstream this year and to be the first-movers into the 5G space, Huawei is all set to launch products compatible with the new technology. Before the company officially launches its first 5G smartphone, it is all set to launch a 5G router.

Huawei has today teased a 5G Wi-Fi router launch by shared a poster on Weibo. The text on the poster reads — “5+6=3.X? is the taste of new products! January 24, 2019, for you!”, confirming that it will be launching a new product on 24th January in China.

The poster doesn’t clearly state that the 5G Wi-Fi router will be launched. But looking closely at the “5+6=3.X” text in the poster, we can see that it says 5G, clearly hinting at the 5G technology. The ‘6’ could be representing Wi-Fi 6 which is the abbreviation for the Wi-Fi 802.11 ax.

The Wi-Fi 802.11 ax standard promises higher data transfer rate and larger capacity along with higher energy efficiency. Further, it’s being reported that the Wi-Fi 6 can reach the speed of up to 11Gbit/s. It is expected to be widely used in smart home devices or IoT-based devices.

This year will witness the 5G technology go mainstream and Huawei wants to be the one leading the game. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Huawei’s chairman Hu Houkun (aka Ken Hu) announced that the company has deployed 5G networks in 10 countries and will soon deploy in 20 more countries.

Huawei’s chairman Hu Houkun has also confirmed that the company will be launching its 5G smartphone in June this year. Apart from Huawei, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Oppo among others are all set to launch their 5G smartphones later this year.

LG Premier MWC 2019 teaser video hints at LG G8 touchless gesture navigation feature

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Jeet

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Jan 23, 2019

The Mobile World Congress 2019 is all set to kick-off next month in Barcelona, Spain and everyone is eagerly waiting to see what the smartphone companies bring this time. With MWC 2019 nearing, companies have now started teasing their upcoming products and features.

Joining the list of such companies is South Korea-based LG, which is teased a new touchless gesture-based navigation feature, likely for its upcoming flagship LG G8, through a teaser video posted on YouTube related to LG Premier event at MWC 2019.

The company has scheduled a launch event on 24th February CCIB, Barcelona and has also sent out ‘Save The Date’ invites. LG is likely to launch the G8 smartphone at the event and will then showcase it at MWC 2019 which commences from 25th February and ends on 28th February.

Recently, it was reported that the LG G8 will come with “Sound on Display” technology in which instead of having a traditional speaker, the sound is produced by vibrating the display panel. The sound is produced by vibrations of the screen caused by ‘exciter’ which is positioned behind the screen. LG is already using this technology in its Crystal Sound OLED TVs.

According to the reports, the phone will come with a waterdrop notch — something that most of the smartphone manufacturers have already adopted in order to offer higher screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, the phone is likely to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 flagship chipset.

The phone’s renders featuring a notched display and dual rear camera sensors surfaced online a few days ago but the company’s Head of Global Corporate Communication denied that claiming that the renders are correct but are not of G8.

If the reports are to be believed, then LG is going to launch multiple smartphones during Mobile World Congress. We’ll have to wait until the official launch event to know what’s up the company’s sleeves and to know more about this touchless gesture system.

Xiaomi Dual Flex / MIX Flex, the world’s first double folding phone revealed in hands-on video

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 23, 2019

At the start of this year, a leaked video showing the foldable phone from Xiaomi was leaked by popular tipster Evan Blass. The leaked video had revealed that the left and right portions of the screen could be folded to transform into a compact device. Today, Xiaomi President Lin Bin shared a hands-on video of its foldable phone. It appears to be the very same device that was leaked by Blass earlier this month. The company is yet to announce the official name of its phone with double folding design. Bin has said that he has thought of names like Xiaomi Dual Flex and Xiaomi MIX Flex for the foldable phone. He has asked Weibo users to suggest a good name for the phone.

Samsung is expected to debut its first foldable phone in the coming month. The smartphone can be opened like a book to access its foldable 7.3-inch display. However, Xiaomi’s upcoming foldable phone will be sporting a unique design. Xiaomi President Lin Bin claims that it will be the world’s double folding mobile phone. As it can be seen in the video, the screen of the phone can be folded from right and left sides.

Bin has stated that the device shown in the video is an engineering unit. The company had overcome various technical difficulties to build a phone with double folding design. Some of the problems the company was able to overcome are related to flexible folding screen technology, four-wheel drive folding shaft technology, flexible cover technology, MIUI system adaptation and so on.

Bin has claimed that the double-folded form factor of the Xiaomi Dual Flex / MIX Flex allows it to deliver a combined experience of a tablet and a smartphone. In the video, the Bin can be seen holding the unfolded device in between his thumb and little finger which suggests that it could be featuring a screen of around 6 inches. After folding the square-shaped device from both sides, it can metamorphose into a device with a small screen with a width of around 3 inches. There is a button at the topside of the phone for locking the display of the phone.

Read More: Xiaomi phones dominate list of phones with Quick Charge 4+ support

There is no information on the specs of the Xiaomi Dual Flex / MIX Flex. Probably, it could be packed with specs like Snapdragon 855 and 8 GB of RAM. Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be present at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech expo on Feb. 24. Probably, the Xiaomi Dual Flex / MIX Flex device may get unleased at MWC.

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Meizu Note 9 tipped to release with Snapdragon 675 next month

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 23, 2019

Meizu will be unleashing its first holeless phone later today. There is no confirmation yet on when it will be releasing in the market. Probably, it may hit the market after the launch of the mid-range Meizu Note 9. Fresh information shared by a tipster from China reveals that the Meizu Note 9 will be hitting the market by the middle of the coming month. He has also shared some other key information on the smartphone.

The Chinese tipster claims that the Snapdragon 675 will be fueling the Meizu Note 9 smartphone. In the recent past, Meizu CEO Jack Wong had revealed on the company’s official forum site that the Note 9 will be powered by Snapdragon 6150. Recent reports have revealed that Snapdragon 6150 is the codename of Snapdragon 675 mobile platform. In terms of performance, the Snapdragon 675 is even powerful than Snapdragon 710, but it comes with a weaker GPU.

The Redmi Note 7 is the first mid-range phone to come equipped with Samsung ISOCELL GM1 48-megapixel camera sensor. The upcoming Meizu Note 9 too will be featuring the same sensor in its dual camera setup. The tipster has claimed that it will be a thousand Yuan (~$147) device which indicates that it will be a worthy rival for the Redmi Note 7 since it is also available with a starting price of 999 Yuan (~$147).

Read More:Real image of Meizu’s holeless phone surfaces ahead of launch

Previous reports have revealed that the Note 9 will be the first Meizu phone to arrive with a waterdrop notched screen of around 6.3 inches. It is speculated to feature side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The handset will be receiving power from 4,000mAh. The new SoC may allow the phone to support rapid charging. The latest Flyme edition flavored Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device.

The Meizu Note 9 has recently bagged certifications from 3C and CMIIT bodies in China. Soon, the smartphone may surface on TENAA along with its full specifications ahead of its mid-February debut. The Chinese manufacturer is yet to confirm on the launch date for the smartphone.

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Huawei P10 and Honor 9 starts receiving EMUI 9.0.1 update

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Simranpal Singh

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Jan 23, 2019

Huawei is rolling out a new EMUI 9.0.1 update to Huawei P10 and Honor 9 in China. There are many new enhancements and optimisations bundled with the latest update. It has added the support for VoLTE on China Telecom network in both the devices. Many users have started reporting about the update rolling out on Honor 9 and Huawei P10.

As far as the changelog is concerned, it talks about some fixes and newly added features. EMUI 9.0.1 update has added full-screen navigation gestures on Honor 9 to extend your full-screen experience. Even though, Honor has fixed an issue of black screen while displaying special scenes. Moreover, Huawei has added Google’s January 2019 security patch to enhance the security of both the devices.

Additionally, Huawei P10 was launched in February 2017 and is powered by Kirin 960 processor. It is coupled with 4/64GB and 4/128GB storage versions. Huawei P10 comes with a 5.1-inch 1080p resolution display. In the camera department, there’s a dual 20MP+12MP shooter on the rear side along with Leica lenses. Whereas, Honor 9 runs on Kirin 659 processor and is coupled with 4/6GB RAM. It packs 64/128 GB internal storage and carries a 12M+20M rear camera and 13M front camera.

Read More: Huawei confirmed to launch its 5G smartphone in June this year

The update is currently rolling out in China. If you haven’t received it, then wait for some few hours, as it may take some time to reach out to each and every device. Before updating, ensure your device is charged above 60%, and connect WiFi network to save additional costs.

How many of you have already received the EMUI 9.0.1 update?

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Huawei confirmed to launch its 5G smartphone in June this year

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Jeet

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Jan 23, 2019

This year will witness the 5G technology go mainstream. While many smartphone manufacturers are working on a 5G-compatible smartphone, none of them have officially launched a 5G smartphone.

While OnePlus and Samsung are said to be among the first to launch their 5G smartphones, Huawei has also confirmed that the company’s 5G smartphone will be launched soon. This puts the rumors to rest which suggested that Huawei could unveil its 5G smartphone at MWC 2019 in Barcelona.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Huawei’s chairman Hu Houkun (aka Ken Hu) confirmed that the company will be launching its 5G smartphone in June this year. He also announced that the company has deployed 5G networks in 10 countries and will soon deploy in 20 more countries.

The announcement regarding the company’s 5G smartphone comes at a time when Huawei is going through difficulties. Several countries have blocked Huawei from working on their network infrastructure because of national security concerns. Last month, Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada, at the request of the United States, on charges related to the violation of American sanctions on Iran.

Hu Koukun also said that this year will be crucial for the tech sector as technologies such as the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain are now reaching critical application stages.

It appears that South Korea could be one of the first markets to receive Huawei’s first 5G smartphone since it’s the only country along with the U.S. where commercialization of 5G network is expected to happen by the first half of 2019. In the second half of 2019, the 5G networks may get commercialized in Japan, Chin, and Europe.

The 5G smartphone from OnePlus is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855 octa-core 7nm processor. The phone, which will kick-off a new lineup for the company, will be priced around $100 more than the OP6T and is expected to launch by the end of May this year.

Apart from Samsung and OnePlus, Xiaomi has already introduced its first 5G-compatible handset — Mi MIX 3, which will be released later this year. Another Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo recently demonstrated a working 5G smartphone prototype.

Play Banggood’s $0.1 Snatch For Unbeatable Xiaomi Mi 8 And Mi Band 3 Deals

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 23, 2019

Banggood’s recently kicked-off ‘$0.01 Snatch’ is an unmissable promotion that has given numerous people a chance to participate and win cool prizes.

It is imperative for aspiring participants to download Banggood app in order to start playing. Multiple popular brands like Xiaomi, Huawei and BlitzWolf are gracing this time-limited promotion.

Aside from that, participants can qualify to win free shipping. To win this snatch, participants need to post their invitation links on Facebook and other social media platforms.

As part of the promo, Xiaomi fans now have a chance to get their hands on the coveted Mi band 3 smartwatch and the equally well-received Mi 8 smartphone without emptying their pockets. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

The international version of the Xiaomi Mi band 3 smart bracelet and the global version of the Mi 8 smartphone can be won by those who follow the snatch rules. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that only APP users can join the snatch before checking the aforesaid snatch rules.

You can head straight to the product details page for the Mi Band 3 as well as the Mi 8 smartphone by clicking on the product.
Once on the product page, you need to enter the order payment page by purchasing.

As soon as you complete the payment process, you’d be prompted to invite a friend who can join your team. Your friend can use your shared link to open the app, join your team and complete the order payment.

If a specific number of your friends participated before the countdown ends, your team will qualify for the lucky draw.

Within just an hour after the event wraps up, winners will be announced. While winning orders get shipped, those who either failed to complete a team or did not win the snatch will receive a refund in their BGpay account.

At the time of writing, there four more participants required to join the Mi band 3 deal, and seven participants needed to enjoy the Xiaomi Mi 8 deal, wherein you get a chance to win the 0.72 Snatch.

You can visit this link in order to check out more details and participate in the Mi Band 3 0.72 Snatch. Those interested in joining the Mi 8 0.72 Snatch can follow this link.

Note that the Xiaomi Mi band 3 smart bracelet would normally set you back 2,169 INR and the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone usually retails for 30,974.94 INR.

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Moto G7, G7 Plus, G7 Power, G7 Play full specifications leaked through alleged official listings

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 23, 2019

Motorola is expected to unleash the Moto G7 series through its Feb. 7 launch event in Brazil. These phones had reportedly surfaced on the official Motorola Brazil site through which their entire specs have been leaked. Here is all information available on the specifications of Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play.

Moto G7 Specifications

The Moto G7 features a 6.24-inch display that supports full HD+ resolution of 2270 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is powered by the Snapdragon 632 and 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a 3,000mAh battery.

For photography, it features LED enabled 12-megapixel (f/1.8 aperture) + 5-megapixel (f/2.2 aperture) dual camera on the rear and a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture. The handset offers 64 GB of internal storage. It measures 157 x 75.3 x 7.92mm and weighs 174 grams. In Brazil, it may arrive only in Onyx Black color.

Moto G7 Plus Specifications

The Moto G7 Plus is fitted with the same display that’s available on the G7 phone. It is fueled by the more powerful Snapdragon 636 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It also features a 3,000mAh battery.

The rear-mounted dual camera setup of G7 Plus includes dual-LED flash enabled 16-megapixel with f/1.7 aperture primary sensor and 5-megapixel f/2.2 aperture secondary sensor. For capturing selfies, it has f/2.0 aperture 12-megapixel frontal shooter. The device comes with an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. It measures 157 x 75.3 x 8.27mm and it weighs 172 grams. The handset may be available only in Indigo color in Brazil.

Moto G7 Power Specifications

The Moto G7 Power has a 6.24-inch display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 and 19:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 632 SoC powers the phone with 3 GB of RAM. It comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery.

The backside of the phone features f/2.0 aperture 12-megapixel camera with LED flash and an f/2.2 aperture 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The native storage of the device is 32 GB. Its dimensions are 159.4 x 76 x 9.3mm and it weighs 193 grams.

Read More: Moto G7 live shots of Black, Red variants leaked with full specifications

Moto G7 Play Specifications

The Moto G7 Play features a smaller display of 5.7 inches. It also supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1512 and 19:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 632 chipset and 2 GB of RAM powers the smartphone. It is packed with a 3,000mAh battery.

When it comes to photography, it features a single LED enabled 13-mgeapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture. For selfies, it is equipped with an f/2.2 aperture 8-megapixel front camera. The internal storage of the G7 Play is 32 GB. Its dimensions are 147.3 x 71.5 x 7.99mm and it weighs 149 grams. Brazil may receive only its Indigo color variant.

All the Moto G7 series phone come with Android 9 Pie OS. The other common features of these phones include USB-C, microSD card slot, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and TurboCharger. Previous leaks have claimed that the G7 Play has Snapdragon 625 while the Moto G7 has been rumored to feature Snapdragon 660, but alleged Brazilian website listings (not accessible now) of these phones carried contradictory specs.

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Buy Dophigo DPH-DI-200 Smart Doorbell For $54.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 23, 2019

GeekBuying has launched its ‘Security tech’ promo that comprises a wide selection of heavily discounted smart doorbells, IP cameras, and other security gadgets.

The recently kicked-off promotion has been split into multiple categories including Smart Door Bells, IP Cameras, and Recommended in a bid to simplify and expedite the search process.

Among a slew of other top-branded doorbells, the promo features the well-received Dophigo Smart Doorbell that you can now buy at a lowered price on the Chinese online store.

Aside from that, 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 delve straight into the details.

Dophigo DPH-DI-200 Smart Doorbell

The Dophigo DPH-DI-200 is a wireless smart video doorbell that draws its juices from a 18650 lithium battery that can deliver 120 days of standby time.

Moreover, it supports 10m night vision and a myriad of four core functions such as smart interconnection, HD transmission, visitor record, and wireless connection all unified into a single device.

The feature-laden doorbell enables you to make a video call with people outside using the app so that you do not have to open the door. This helps you avoid burglary, housebreaking, and other threatening situations.
There’s no dearth of smart doorbells in the market today, but they don’t come cheap. The Dophigo DPH-DI-200, on the other hand, is now available for a dropped price of just $59.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a 20 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $74.99.

Aside from taking full advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can apply coupon code GIZ_ EYULHUIL to get an extra $5 off.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Dophigo DPH-DI-200 further down to only $54.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before placing your order. Note that this coupon is valid for all plugins.

Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can follow this link without wasting time in order to grab the discount.

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Buy The Insta360 ONE 360 Action Video Camera For $299 On AliExpress

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 23, 2019

With the Insta360 ONE, you have a camera crew in your hands.
This feature-laden action video camera boasts an impressive array of features that allows you to capture memorable moments like never before.

The Insta360 ONE features the all-new bullet time effect for efficiently capturing epic shots.

The ONE orbit around you while you move through the center of a scene in a bid to ensure it doesn’t miss a single angle, but captures every corner in up to 240 FPS (frames per second).

Note that the ONE can shoot at a 120 FPS max, and in order to algorithmically achieve 240FPS video, you’d need the companion app.

Its one-of-a-kind FlowState stabilization feature allows you to capture hypnotically smooth video like a pro, regardless of what you are doing.

Aside from that, the ONE comes with a SmartTrack feature that follows any subject, delivering stable videos in which the subjects are always center-frame.

Despite being loaded with features that we generally associate with a steeply-priced action video camera, the Insta360 ONE would set you back just $299 on AliExpress.

You can choose between other options that comprise the One, along with a micro USD adapter. Alternatively, you can go the Insta360 ONE version that comes with an Android cable.Moreover, new users can take advantage of a $3 off coupon to get save a considerable amount of money at the time of checking out.

In other words, new users will be able to get their hands on the Insta360 ONE 360 action video camera for a dropped price of $296.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the ONE and buy this top-end action video camera on AliExpress.

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Real image of Meizu’s holeless phone surfaces ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 23, 2019

Meizu had hinted through a teaser yesterday that it will be unleashing the world’s first holeless smartphone today. At around 11 pm yesterday, it released a Weibo poster that contained the real image of its holeless smartphone. The Chinese manufacturer has also confirmed through the Weibo post that it will be live broadcasting the launch of the holeless phone at 2 PM (local time) today in China.

The below image shows the holeless phone from Meizu sitting inside a jar of water. The phone that is completely submerged in water has no buttons on its right side and it does not seem feature any port on its bottom edge. Meizu is known for selling phone with symmetric design. However, the design of the holeless phone is asymmetric since it features a slightly thick top bezel while the remaining bezels appear very thin. Meizu has claimed that the holeless phone is not waterproof, it is just that it does not feature any holes.

The exact name of the holeless phone is not known yet. Also, there is no information available on the specs of the phone. Meizu will be announcing its hole-less phone just a day ahead of Vivo’s event through which it will be unveiling the APEX 2019 smartphone. The APEX 2019 is made out of a unique material which feels like a soft metal. The Vivo phone does not feature any buttons or holes. Hence, it remains how different the Vivo APEX 2019 will be from the Meizu’s holeless phone.

Read More: Meizu M932Q receives CMIIT certification, might be the Meizu Note 9

Coming back to Meizu’s holeless smartphone, the Chinese manufacturer might have used existing technologies to make it a truly non-porous device. The smartphone could be equipped with bone conduction or screen soundcast technology for speaker and earpiece. The smartphone may support wireless charging which in turn suggest that it could be equipped with a glass back. Users may listen to songs from the device by using Bluetooth earbuds. For power and controlling volume, the edges of the phone could be equipped with touch-sensitive sensors. Meizu fans will have wait few more hours to see what sort of solution the company may have used for features like SIM card slot and microphone.

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Buy The Ulefone Armor 6 Smartphone At A Lowered Price On GeekBuying And Get A Chance To Win Free Gifts

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 23, 2019

After floating around the rumor mills and making several appearances online in the form of leaks, the Ulefone Armor 6 was finally made available to the public last year in December.

Much to the delight of Ulefone fans that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the Armor 6 without burning a hole in their pockets, the recently launched rugged handset has gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price tag on GeekBuying. But that’s not all.

As part of its ‘Ulefone Armor 6 Flash Sale,’ the Chinese online store is lucky buyers an opportunity to get a wireless charger worth $29.99 and a protective film that usually sells for $9.99 for absolutely free.

While the aforesaid promo features a wide selection of equally well-received smartphones from Ulefone, we’ll take a gander at the discount available on the Armor 6 and shed light on the awe-inspiring features, top-end specifications that make it an irresistible smartphone.

The black-tinted Ulefone Armor 6 usually retails for $487.99 but thanks to the GeekBuying promo, it is currently available for a considerably lowered price of just $359.99. This is a noteworthy 26 percent reduction in the original asking price of the handset.

Aside from receiving the aforesaid discount, you even qualify to get the Ulefone UF002 wireless charger without shelling out a dime with this order with the package B black version.

You can even go just for the black, red or package C red options and get significant discounts on the Armor 6 smartphone’s retail price.

Marketed as the world’s top indestructible rugged smartphone, the Armor 6 sports an extra large 6.2-inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2246×1080 pixels.

The phone is powered by Helio P60 Octa Core 2.0GHz processor and it packs a highly competent ARM Mali-G72-MP3 700MHz GPU, under the hood.

This variant of the Ulefone Armor 6 ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage capacity that can be expanded up to 256GB for storing all your favorite content.

On the optics front, the phone houses a 16.0MP (SW21.0MP) + 8.0MP (SW13.0MP) dual camera setup on the back an 8.0MP (SW13.0MP) front snapper for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

Furthermore, the dual-SIM phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a 5000mAh Li-ion battery that can deliver a standby time of up to 2-3 days.

It also features a slew of useful sensors such as the G-sensor, P-sensor, L-sensor, E-compass, gyroscope, fingerprint sensor, NFC, UV sensor, and baroceptor.

You can head straight to this link to buy the Ulefone -branded smartphone without breaking the bank.

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Buy BlitzWolf BW-SDB0 Mini Smart Bluetooth Soundbar And BW-FWC5 10W 7.5W 5W Fast Wireless Charger At Lowered Prices On Banggood [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 23, 2019

Known for offering a wide selection of top-end products including fast chargers, TypeC power banks, VR glasses, cleaning robots and lots more, BlitzWolf has a reputation for providing cost-effective solutions that strike a perfect balance between features, and power.
The tech company has now collaborated with Banggood in a bid to offer two of its well-received BW-SDB0 mini smart Bluetooth soundbar and the BW-FWC5 10W fast wireless charger at unbeatable prices. Moreover, we’ll show how you can save extra money at checkout.

BlitzWolf BW-SDB0 Mini Smart Bluetooth Soundbar

Designed to work with most desktops and laptops, the BlitzWolf BW-SDB0 delivers powerful sound for a superior audio experience. Housed in a compact, space-saving frame, the BW-SDB0 sports an eye-catching, yet practical angular design with stylish curves.

A top-branded Bluetooth soundbar that boasts comparable features would normally set you back a pretty penny. The BlitzWolf BW-SDB0, on the other hand, can be yours for just $39.99 on Banggood.
Those wondering if there’s a way to reduce this asking price are in for a treat. Before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button, you can apply coupon code c77ecb and get an extra $6 off and reduce the device’s selling price to only $33.99 without breaking a sweat.

You can visit this link to avail the discount before the coupon expires.

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BlitzWolf BW-FWC5 10W 7.5W 5W Fast Wireless Charger

If you are looking for a wireless charger for your smartphone, you’d come across several options in the market. However, these devices either carry steep price tags or fail to meet your expectations as far as performance and quality are concerned.

The BlitzWolf BW-FWC5 wireless charger that provides 10W & 7.5W & 5W output for a slew of mobile devices has gone up for pre-order bearing a lowered price on Banggood. The BW-FWC5 would normally retail for $17.33, but you can now buy it for just $13.99 on the Chinese online store.
You can even extend this 19 percent discount by applying coupon code 11FWC5 at the time of checking out. The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $2 off by bringing the device’s already lowered asking price further down to just $11.99.

You can visit this link in order to grab the discount and use the coupon before it lapses. Note that 1020 pre-orders were already placed at the time of writing.

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