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Xiaomi crowdfunds the 8-in-1 Yeelight Smart Yuba light priced at 599 yuan ($88)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has today announced a new product under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The product comes from Xiaomi’s ecological chain company Yeelight and is listed as Yeelight Smart Yuba. The product comes with a decent price tag of 599 Yuan ($88) and is expected to start shipping on March 10. Yeelight Smart Yuba

The Yeelight SMart Yuba is and 8-in-1 smart light meant for the bathroom and which is mounted on the ceiling. The light comes with LED bulbs and is also embedded with a powerful Japanese Nidec motor which can deliver air through the vents. The motor has a speed of up to 1500rpm and the air volume can get as high as 240m3/h and this will heat up the bathroom in just 15 minutes. The yuba can provide both hot or cool air depending on the weather situation. In cold conditions, the Yuba will require just 3 minutes to warm up the room to 15 ° C. For heating, the device uses high-quality ceramic heating sheets with 47 pieces of rear curved blades and a 165mm wind wheel. There are also several multi-wing centrifugal air vents at the front. The automatic movement of the air vents can be adjusted to three speeds.

In addition, the oscillatory motor comes with a working life of over 15,000 hours while there is a 24V low voltage control onboard for safety. Apart from that, the Yeelight Smart Yuba comes with several smart functions such as support for MIJIA app control, XiaoAI voice control through simple prompts like “Open Yuba”. In the rainy season, the Yeelight Yuba can be used to dry clothes.  In summer, hot air in the bathroom can be evacuated in seconds by the smart Yuba and make the bathroom comfortable. Talking of the light, the brightness can be adjusted according to your needs just by sliding the adjuster on the app via a smartphone. The Yeelight Smart Yuba also comes with a wall-mounted control panel.

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Lu Weibing appointed as the General Manager of the independent Redmi brand

By
Joel Joseph
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It turns out the rumors were true indeed. Xiaomi has just announced that Lu Weibing, the former President of Gionee, will head the independent Redmi brand. The company also confirmed we’ll meet the Redmi Note 7 at the event today, its first smartphone after becoming independent.

Lu Weibing will act as the General Manager of the Redmi brand and will be the VP of Xiaomi Group. As the head, he’ll be responsible for brand building, product design, and sales of the Redmi brand. Weibing will directly report to Xiaomi’s President and co-founder, Lin bin.  The appointment goes into effect today and he’ll present at the Redmi Note 7 unveiling event that starts in a few minutes.

Lu WEbing of Redmi Xiaomi

Splitting up the Redmi brand will turn out to be an important move for the company. Huawei’s sub-brand Honor seems to be doing extremely well, and we’ve seen further split-ups like POCO and Realme proving successful. In this regard, splitting up the Redmi brand makes sense. However, it’ll be interesting to see how Lu Weibing steers the brand in this competitive market.

It is also worth noting that Xiaomi’s share price on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has been falling down in recent times. The share price has fallen down below HKD 10 as of writing this article, which is more than 40% drop from its IPO price of HKD $17.

 

 

Lu Weibing stepped down from his position as President of Gionee back in 2017. He has over 20 years of experience in this industry.

The Redmi Note 7 will be joined by a couple of other products at the event today. If you are looking for what to expect from the Redmi Note 7 before its announcement, check out this roundup from us.

 

Buy Tronsmart Encore Spunky And LK TE8 Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel
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If you are a music lover looking for a cost-effective headphone that doesn’t compromise on quality, we got good news for you.


As part of its latest promotion, GeekBuying is now doling out noteworthy discounts on a couple of feature-rich earphones that usually carry steep price tags. As if that weren’t enough, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout.

LK TE8 Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds

The LK-TE8 supports binaural calls and boasts an impressive array of other features that make it highly irresistible earbuds. It features Bluetooth 5.0, touch buttons along with Apple Siri function that can be activated simply by long pressing the touch function button.

Furthermore, the LK TE8 offers an immersive 3D surround sound. The wireless Bluetooth earbuds come double-cavity sound holes and a charging box that also acts as a storage box, that supports QI standard wireless charging.

While top-branded wireless Bluetooth earbuds offering comparable features will not be easy on the pocketbook, the LK TE8 has now gone up for sale carrying a lowered price tag of just $39.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 20 percent reduction in the device’s original selling price of $49.99.

In order to extend this discount further, all you need to do is to apply coupon code GIZ_TPQYUMTT at checkout.  The coupon helps you get an extra $7 off by reducing the earphone’s retail price to only $32.99. You can visit this link to avail the discount.

Tronsmart Encore Spunky Buds Bluetooth Headphones True Wireless Stereo Earbuds

The Encore Spunky Buds’ true wireless setup enables the wearer to effortlessly pair and connect using Bluetooth. While it features the latest connectivity option that delivers a stable connection and enhanced range, these in-ear headphones are backward compatible with earlier versions of the Bluetooth.

Moreover, it comes with an IPX5 water resistance rating, which means it is safe from splashes and sweat and you can wear it during rain without worrying about inflicting any sort of damage to the watch. The Encore Spunky Buds adopt an ergonomic design for a longer duration of wearing.

On the downside, the Encore Spunky Buds do not come cheap. These coveted headphones usually sell for $67.87 but much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, Tronsmart is now offering them for a dropped price of just $32.99 on GeekBuying.


If this 51 percent discount doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GIZ_2019NEW1 and get an extra $1 off before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button. After applying the above-mentioned coupon, the earbuds’ original selling price drops to just $31.99.

You can visit this link to grab the discount, which would be valid for the black color version of the earbuds for a limited period of time. Alternatively, you can go for the white-tinted Tronsmart Encore Spunky Buds that normally sell for $50.99, but are now available for just $34.99 on GeekBuying.

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Pre-Order Gome U7 Smartphone For Just $89.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel
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The Gome U7 was unveiled last year in August, much to the delight of those who fancy using a big-screen mobile device for watching their favorite videos and playing popular games.

Before we delve further into more details about the feature-rich U7 and the top-end specifications that make it an irresistible smartphone, it might interest you to know that the phone has now gone up for pre-order carrying a lowered price on Banggood. This pre-order will be valid for a limited number of pieces of the black and blue color versions of the U7.

There’s no dearth of top-branded smartphones that offer awe-inspiring features in the market today; however, these phones aren’t easy on the pocketbook. As a result, cost-conscious smartphone enthusiasts end up compromising on specifications as they aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a top-end phone, but that’s about to change.

The Gome U7 is now available for a dropped price of just $89.99 on Banggood — the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck. This is an unmissable chance to get a $50 off on the feature-rich smartphone’s original asking price of $139.99.
On the downside, this 36 percent discount will be valid only for the first 499 pieces of the black and blue color versions of the U7. The next 999 pieces will carry a $99.99 price tag, while the remaining 1499 pieces of the U7 smartphone will set you back $109.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, Gome U7 sports a 5.99-inch IPS, HD+ display with a 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution. The phone packs a powerful MediaTek Helio P25 MT6757CD, 64-bit processor along with an ARM Mali-T880 MP2, 900MHz, 2-cores GPU, under the hood.

The phone ships with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and offers a hearty 64GB of expandable onboard storage capacity (up to 256GB via MicroSD card). Moreover, the dual-SIM smartphone houses a 13.0MP rear-mounted camera and a 13.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting.

Furthermore, the U7 runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS and is backed by a built-in 3050mAh battery. As far as sensors are concerned, the phone features a gravity sensor, light sensor, distance sensor, fingerprint recognition, and an electronic compass.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specifications of the Gome U7 smartphone and avail the discount without wasting time. Note that 294 pre-orders were already placed at the time of writing.

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Motorola P40, Moto Z4 Play design leaked through case renders

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The designs of Motorola P40 and Moto Z4 Play along with their specifications have already leaked in the previous week. Leaked case renders of the Motorola P40 and Moto Z4 Play have surfaced to corroborate on the previous week’s leaks.

Motorola P40 and Moto Z4 Play case renders

Motorola P40 Case Renders

The Motorola P40 case renders have revealed that the rear side of the phone will be featuring a vertical dual camera setup and a hole for the fingerprint scanner enabled Motorola logo. The cutouts for 3.5mm audio jack, bottom-firing speakers and USB-C port can be seen on the case of the P40.

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The Motorola P40 will be the first phone from the company to arrive with punch-hole display like the Huawei Nova 4, Honor V20 and Samsung Galaxy A8s smartphones that haver released in the recent past. Rumors have it that it will be featuring 6.2-inch LCD display. The Snapdragon 675 chipset is expected to power the 64 GB and 128 GB editions of the phone with 6 GB of RAM. It is likely to house a 4,132mAh battery. Other rumored features of the Motorola P40 phone include 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup on the rear, a front-facing shooter of 12-megapixel and support for NFC connectivity. It will be an Android One device running on stock edition of Android 9 Pie OS.

Motorola Moto Z4 Play Case Renders

The Moto Z4 Play case renders have revealed that it will be featuring a round-shaped cutout for the rear camera. Rumors have it that unlike the dual camera setup on the predecessor Moto Z3 Play phone, the upcoming Z4 Play will be featuring a single rear camera. There is no cutout for the fingerprint scanner on the Moto Z4 Play which indicates it could be one of the first Motorola phones to come equipped with in-display fingerprint scanner. The Z4 Play case is also equipped with cutouts for 3.5mm audio jack, bottom-firing speaker and USB-C. Previous reportsv have suggested that the Moto Z4 Play will come with 16-pin pogo connector for attaching Moto Mods accessories on the rear like the predecessor models. Strangely, the case renders do not show any cutout for it.

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The handset will be featuring a waterdrop notch display with slim-sized bottom bezel. It is expected come equipped with a 6.2-inch AMOLED display. Probably, it could be fueled by Snapdragon 670 or Snapdragon 675 chipset.

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Get 18% Off On The European Union And Non-European Union Versions Of The Armor 6 Smartphone On CooliCool [$10 Off Coupon]

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Vinay Patel
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Marketed as the world’s top indestructible rugged smartphone, the Armor 6 was made available to the public in December last year.


The Ulefone Armor 6 is a great choice for adventure junkies who fancy staying in touch with family and friends even during their adventurous outdoor activities. There are two versions including the one that’s designed for the European Union region and a non-European Union version.

Much to the delight of Ulefone fans, the aforesaid versions of the Armor 6 smartphone have gone up for sale bearing considerably lowered prices on CooliCool. We will not only shed light on the discounts that you can avail on both versions but also show how you can save more money at checkout.

Ulefone Armor 6 Smartphone – European Union Version

This version of the Armor 6 smartphone is designed for those living in EU-28 countries. The phone sports an extra large 6.2 inches IPS FHD+ display with 1080 x 2246 pixel resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection.

This model comes with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity that can be further expanded up to 256GB. It houses a 16.0MP+8.0MP dual cameras on the back and an 8.0MP front shooter for selfies.

This model would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it for just $369.99 on CooliCool. This is a noteworthy 18 percent drop in the version’s original asking price of $449.99. But that’s not all.


Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can apply coupon code ULFA6 to get an extra $10 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered selling price of this model further down to just $359.99 with the help of the coupon.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black and red color versions of the Armor 6 smartphone.

Ulefone Armor 6 Smartphone – Non-European Union Version

This variant of the Armor 6 smartphone is designed for those living outside the EU-28 countries. It is powered by Helio P60 MTK6771 2.0GHz Octa Core processor and packs an ARM Mali-G72 MP3, 3 Cores, 800 MHz GPU, under the hood. It ships with 6GB of RAM and offer 128GB of expandable internal storage capacity (up to 256GB).

The non-European Union model of the Armor 6 usually carries a $449.99 price tag, but you can now get your tech greedy hands on it if you are willing to shell out just $369.99. This 18 percent discount will be valid for both black and red color versions of the rugged phone.

On top of that, you can apply coupon code ULFA6 and save $10 more before placing your order. As a result, you end up paying only $359.99 for the non-European Union version of the Armor 6 smartphone.

If you are interested in checking out the full specification of the smartphone and grab the discount before the promo ends, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Buy Xiaomi HUAMI AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 And Xiaomi CIGA Wristwatch For Lowered Price On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel
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A growing number of fitness enthusiasts are resorting to using a smartwatch in order to keep a track of their health and monitor their activities.


With the evolution of the fitness industry, more and more smartwatches have been launched in the market. While these gadgets aren’t easy on the pocketbook, it looks like GeekBuying is bent on making steeply-priced smartwatches available to fitness purists who are living on a tight budget.

Keeping in line with that, a couple of top-branded smartwatches have now gone up for sale bearing unbeatable prices on the popular Chinese online store. In addition to taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can save more money during the checkout process. We’ll divulge more details about it in just a bit.

Xiaomi HUAMI AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2

Loaded with an impressive array of features, the Huami AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 is an irresistible smartwatch that is 50 meters water resistant. It sports an easily readable 2.5D capacitive touch screen with an HD screen resolution of 320 x 300 pixel, and Corning Gorilla glass on top for added protection.

It features an always-bright dial with a black screen. Moreover, this Xiaomi-branded sports watch adopts the reflective display technology that enables the dial brightness to automatically adjust based on the environment, giving the wearer an enhanced eye experience.
Given that it is loaded with top-notch features, it is hardly surprising that the English version of the HUAMI AMAZFIT Stratos smart sports watch 2 sets you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores. However, Xiaomi is now offering this coveted smartwatch at a dropped price on GeekBuying.

As a result, you can now buy the AMAZFIT Stratos smart sports watch 2 for just $169.99. This is a noteworthy 40 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $281.19, and there’s more for you to cheer about.

You can use coupon code GIZ_BTRYRIWQ to get an extra $35. In other words, you can reduce the retail price of the watch to only $164.99 by applying the aforesaid coupon before placing your order.

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

 

 

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Xiaomi CIGA Wristwatch

The CIGA wristwatch boasts a reddot design award-winning construction that comprises an automatic mechanical case shape, a folding buckle styled clasp made using stainless steel, a square-shaped, 11.5mm thick case and lots more. The CIGA is a great choice for men who fancy donning a fashionable, yet business style wristwatch.

The CIGA wristwatch is water resistant; however, it should not be worn while taking a shower, swimming or diving in a pool. It comes with an analog dial display and the dial’s diameter is 40mm. Furthermore, it comes with 22mm wide and 245mm long band.
The black-tinted Xiaomi CIGA wristwatch usually sells for $247.72, but you can now buy it for a reduced price of only $149.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 39 percent drop in the device’s retail price. Alternatively, you can get a 24 percent off on the silver color version of the watch that normally carries a $247.72.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now get your hands on this appealing color version of the wristwatch for an unbeatable price of just $187.72 on GeekBuying.

Moreover, you can use coupon code GIZ_NEWOUTFIT2 to save $6 more and reduce the retail price of the feature-rich wristwatch to just $143.99 without breaking a sweat. You can follow this link if you are interested in grabbing this discount before the promo ends.

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Mysterious “The Waterdrop” Vivo phone image leaked with never before seen design (Updated)

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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UPDATE: Another image of “The Waterdrop” phone has been released by Ice Universe. The corners look extremely smooth and refined. Reminds us of the Honor Magic phone. 

Vivo Mystery Concept Waterdrop phone featured
Vivo Waterdrop Phone – Render 2 by Ice Universe

 

The year 2018 was fabulous for Vivo as it began with the launch of the X20 Plus UD as the world’s first smartphone with in-display fingerprint scanner. In June, it unveiled the Vivo NEX flagship which came with innovative features like notch-less display and pop-up selfie camera. At the end of the year, the Chinese manufacturer released the Vivo NEX Dual Display with front and rear facing screens. It appears that the company is now gearing up to start the year 2019 with a bang by launching a remarkable smartphone. Popular tipster Ice Universe has claimed that Vivo is working a smartphone that is codenamed as “The Waterdrop” and has claimed that it will be sporting a very unique design that has been never seen on any other smartphone before. He has also shared a leaked image that shows off a corner of the smartphone.

At the beginning of 2018, Vivo had teased the Vivo APEX concept phone with an unexpected design. The smartphone was later on made available in the market as Vivo NEX. It seems that the company is going to apply the same strategy by teasing a new smartphone with remarkable design.

The leakster has claimed that “The Waterdrop” smartphone is inspired from the cosmic detector in the “The Three-Body Problem.” The below shown leaked image suggests that the upcoming Vivo phone will be sporting a durable and smooth metal or glass body.

There is a possibility that “The Waterdrop” smartphone may not feature any hardware buttons or holes for ports. The rear shell of the phone curves towards its middle frame. It could be sporting a very narrow middle frame. The tipster has claimed that it will be first ever device in the history of mobile phones to sport the new design.

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Vivo Waterdrop Phone Render 1 – by Ice Universe

Last year, Vivo had showcased the Vivo APEX concept model at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech trade show in February. The tipster hasn’t shared any information on the specifications of the mysterious “The Waterdrop” Vivo phone. The Chinese manufacturer may unleash it at the MWC 2019 event in the coming month.

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Giveaway – Win a Xiaomi Amazfit Smart Watch

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Cheky Zhu
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Gizmochina along with MC Mart is conducting 1 unit Xiaomi Amazfit Smart Watch as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

The winner will be picked only from people who Like the Facebook Page of Muchen Company.

MC Mart is the largest overseas official online reseller of Xiaomi and Mijia products. It is also the top-rated stores on Aliexpress. When you’re shopping at MC Mart, you’re either directly buying from an authorized reseller.

Xiaomi Amazfit Smart Watch comes with 1.34-inch capacitive Corning Gorilla touch screen, having the resolution of 320 x 300 pixels. With built-in GPS, Amazfit can 35hr non-stop tracking. Paring the smartphone with Amazfit through Bluetooth, the data which record by Amazfit will be shown on the phone. You may fall in love with sport after using this smart watch, because it has the professional multisport tracking. Through the watch screen, you can get the information directly that the Amazfit record and sync precise sports data like distance, speed and pace. What’s more, the amazed watch has smart notification which is convenient and quick.

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Just follow the steps mentioned in the Gleam widget to participate in the giveaway.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 E could be S10 Lite’s real name

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Rumors have it that the entry-level model in the Samsung Galaxy S10 series will be called Galaxy S10 Lite. Based on the information received from China-based supplier, a U.K. based case maker has claimed that that the S10 Lite will be hitting the market as Galaxy S10 E.

The case maker has also claimed that the Galaxy S10 E won’t be featuring an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Previous leaks have also claimed that the S10 Lite won’t be equipped with it. Rumors have it that the Galaxy S10 E will be fitted with side-mounted fingerprint scanner like the Galaxy A7 (2018) smartphone that had released in the previous year.

Previous reports have revealed that the Galaxy S10 E will be sporting a 5.8-inch flat AMOLED display that will carry support for 18.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 855 chipset is expected to power the phone along with 6 GB or 4 GB of RAM. It will come preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS and Samsung’s new One UI.

The smartphone is expected to release in variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It could be fueled by a 3,100mAh battery. It will be equipped with dual rear cameras and a single front-facing camera.

Galaxy S10 E leak

In comparison to the Galaxy S10 E, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ are rumored to respectively feature 6.1-inch and 6.4-inch displays. Both models are speculated to come equipped with ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader.

In the U.K, the Samsung Galaxy S10 E is expected to be priced around 699 pounds (~$892)v and in the U.S, it may cost between $650 and $750. The handset may arrive in colors like yellow, white, black, green and blue. The Galaxy S10 E, S10 and S10+ are rumored to go official on Feb. 20 just had of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) that is scheduled to take place between Feb. 25 and Feb. 28.

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ZTE 5G phone releasing in first half of 2019

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia was active in launching smartphones in 2018. However, since ZTE was banned in the U.S. for illicitly selling equipment to Iran and North Korea and it was on the verge of bankruptcy, it could not launch many phones last year. Hopefully, the year 2019 will be different for the company as it confirmed yesterday it will be releasing the first 5G phone in the first half of the year. Moreover, it has also revealed that it will be launching new Axon and Blade series of smartphones.

ZTE did not disclose any information on the specifications of its upcoming 5G phone. However, the company has confirmed that it will be using the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech expo platform in Ferburay to reveal more details on its 5G plans.

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, ZTE had claimed that it will be launching its first 5G phone in early 2019. However, in November it pushed the launch of its first 5G phone to the first half of 2019. New information shared by the company yesterday suggests that the company is on track on its 5G plans and it is gearing up to launch its first 5G phone in the next few months.

In April 2018, ZTE carried out its first 5G testing based on the 3GPP R15 standard. Later in October, it tested its first 5G call and in November, it conducted other tests on calls, internet connectivity and WeChat.

ZTE logo

There is no information available on the Axon and Blade models that will be unleashed in this year. There is a possibility that the company may debut new Blade phones at the MWC 2019 in the coming month and launch Axon smartphones in the second half of the year at the IFA 2019 event.

Multiple smartphone manufacturers are gearing up to launch 5G smartphones this year. At the CES 2019 keynote in Las Vegas, Qualcomm claimed that it is expecting more than 30 5G-enabled devices to launch this year and most of them will be smartphones. Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony, Motorola, OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi are some of the companies that are going to announce 5G phones this year.

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Buy Wireless Headphones And Bluetooth Headset From Beats For Lowered Prices On GearBest [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel
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The market is brimming with all sorts of wireless headsets that you can use for multiple purposes including in-game or private voice chat, audio for video chat and even for in-game voice recognition.


Superior quality and stylish wireless headset would normally set you back a pretty penny whether you buy it in an online or an offline store. If you are living on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a wireless headphone, GearBest’s got your back.

Deemed as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GearBest is now offering a couple of top-branded wireless headphones at unbeatable prices. On the downside, the discounts will only be valid for a limited unit and for a short period of time.

Beatsx by Dre Beats X In-Ear Wireless Headphones

Marketed as the perfect wireless companion, Beatsx is designed to change the way you listen to your favorite music. BeatsX adopts Apple’s WI technology and incorporates WI chip in a bid to offer seamless setup and switching for Apple-branded devices.

It is backed by a robust battery that delivers 2 hours of playback with 5-minute Fast Fuel charging. Moreover, you can take calls or play music using an on-cable mic with Siri-compatible RemoteTalk. The headsets feature highly flexible Flex Foam cable so that you can wear for a longer duration without experiencing any sort of discomfort.
While you’d normally expect top-branded in-ear wireless headphones to cost a bomb, the BeatsX can now be yours for a reduced price of just $124.99 on GearBest. This is a significant 17 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $150.04, and that’s not all.

You can apply coupon code GBBeatsX to get an extra $15 off at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the wireless headphones further down to only $109.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

You can head straight to this link to grab this discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the wireless headphones. With only 100 pieces remaining, this promo is slated to end in six days.

 

 

 

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Beats powerbeats 3 wireless Bluetooth headset

The powerbeats 3 is a great choice for your biggest moments. These wireless earphones will breathe new life into your regular workouts with its powerful and dynamic sound. Moreover, it is powered by the Apple W1 chip and offers up to an impressive 12 hours of battery life.

Sporting an optimized design, the powerbeats 3 offers better comfort, coupled with immersive sound experience. On top of that, the wireless Bluetooth headset can withstand sweat and water, making it highly durable and ideal for workouts and any weather.
The powerbeats 3 usually carry a $119.66 price tag, but much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the feature-rich wireless headsets has now gone up for sale carrying a lowered price tag of just $99.99 on GearBest. This is a significant 16 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.

Regrettably, the aforesaid discount will be limited to the first 100 pieces only. It is also worth noting that this promo will end in six days. You can follow this link without wasting time to avail the discount.

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Xolo Era 5X with 5.7-inch HD+ display, 3GB RAM, 13MP front camera launched in India

By
Jeet
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Xolo has launched a new budget smartphone in the Indian market — Xolo Era 5X. Alongside this, the company has also announced that it has started selling Xolo Era 4X smartphone, which was launched last week.

The company is describing the Xolo Era 5X as the budget selfie smartphone. It features a 13-megapixel front-facing snapper with an LED flash and AI Studio Mode which supports various studio lightings similar to the iPhone. On the back side, the device features a 13-megapixel snapper.

Xolo Era 5X

The Xolo Era 5X comes with a 5.7-inch HD+ display having 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution with 18:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D curved glass. Additionally, the display is protected from minor scratches by a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 on top.

Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Helio A22 12nm processor clocked at 2GHz along with IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU. The phone packs 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage along with support for memory expansion up to 256GB using microSD card.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS + GLONASS. For added security, the phone also comes with a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel. Users can also use the “Face ID” face unlock feature to unlock the phone. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

 

Read More: OPPO R15 Pro with Snapdragon 660, 6 GB RAM and Rs. 25,990 (~$370) price announced in India

 

While the company has announced the Xolo Era 5X smartphone, it has not yet revealed the availability details nor the pricing details. Xolo just said that the phone will be available soon but no specific date was revealed.

Redmi Note 7 bags Bluetooth certification before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Newer reports are suggesting that Redmi will be announcing the Redmi Note 7 smartphone today through its unveil event in China. Just a day ahead of its launch, the Redmi Note 7 moniker has been spotted with different model numbers on the Bluetooth SIG certification which suggests that the company will be indeed announcing it today.

As it can be seen in the below screenshot, the M1901F7G and M1901F7H model numbers that belong to Redmi Note 7 has been approved by Bluetooth SIG body. Apart from presence of MIUI 10 UI and support for Bluetooth 5.0, nothing else has been revealed on the specs of the phone through its Bluetooth SIG certification.

Redmi Note 7 Bluetooth

The Redmi Note 7 was recently spotted on Geekbench with 6 GB RAM and Snapdragon 660 mobile platform which carries support for Bluetooth 5.0. The Geekbench listing of the phone had also revealed that it is running on Android 9 Pie OS.

The TENAA certification body from China had approved M1901F7C, M1901F7E and M1901F7T models of the Redmi Note 7. Hence, the M1901F7G and M1901F7H could be some other country variants of the Redmi Note 7. Through the TENNA appearance of the phone it has been revealed that the handset will be featuring a 6.3-inch full HD+ resolution supporting screen and 4,000mAh battery. It could be the first Redmi phone to carry support for USB-C port.

Xiaomi Redmi Flagship featured

The handset will be sporting a dual camera setup on its rear which will include a 48-megapixel primary sensor. It will be hitting in the Chinese market in colors like Black, Violet-Blue and Purple-Red. The Redmi Note 7 will be the first Redmi phone to come equipped with glass body. Xiaomi will be also announcing another product alongside the Redmi Note 7. It remains to be seen whether a second Redmi device will be announced today.

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The UMIDIGI F1 Smartphone Goes Up For Pre-Order Carrying A Lowered Price Tag On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel
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Banggood is known for offering toys, mobile phones, 3d printers, TV boxes, and a wide selection of other electronic gadgets at unbeatable prices.

UMIDIGI F1
Staying true to its reputation, the Chinese online store is now doling out a noteworthy discount on the UMIDIGI F1 smartphone. Aside from divulging more details about the aforesaid discount and the phone, we will show how you can save more money at checkout.

The F1 is UMIDIGI’s latest smartphone that is expected to take the Chinese market by storm with its top-end specs. The UMIDIGI F1 recently kicked off its presale bearing a considerably lowered price tag on Banggood.

While the F1 would normally set you back $259.99, you can now buy at an unbeatable price of just $219.99. Aside from this significant 15 percent drop in the phone’s original asking price, there’s more for you to cheer about.

Before you proceed to checkout, you can apply coupon code 1BGUMIFI in order to get an extra $20 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the UMIDIGI F1 smartphone further down to just $199.99 simply by using the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out.
UMiDIGI F1An absolute bargain at this price, the UMIDIGI F1 is designed to offer maximum power and speed. Keeping in line with that, the phone packs a powerful MTK, Helio P60 (4xCortex-A73, 2.0GHz, and 4xCortex-A53, 2.0GHz) processor along with a highly competent ARM Mali G72 MP3 700MHz GPU, under the hood.

This European Union variant of the F1 will ship with 4GB of RAM and offer 128GB of expandable onboard storage capacity (up to 256GB via MicroSD card). Furthermore, it sports an appealing 6.3 Inch FHD+ Waterdrop In-cell, LTPS display with a screen resolution of 2340×1080 pixels at a pixel density of 409PPI (pixels per inch).

On the optics front, the UMIDIGI F1 houses a 16MP+8MP dual-camera set up with a 6-element lens, dual LED flash, face recognition and other features on the back. Up front, there’s a 16.0MP camera with 5-element lens, face recognition and selfie countdown for high-quality self-portraits and superior video calling experience.

The phone runs Android 9.0 Pie OS and draws its juices from a mammoth 5150mAHh battery that comes with 18W fast charging. Moreover, the F1 is loaded with a slew of useful sensors like the P-sensor, L-sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and a geomagnetic sensor.

If you are in the European Union region, you can choose from a slew of appealing color versions that comprise red, black, and gold. Those living outside the European Union can go for the red, black and gold color versions as well. You can follow this link to grab this discount before the promo come to an end.

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Nokia 8 Sirocco receives Android Pie stable update

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Habeeb Onawole
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HMD Global has begun rolling out the Android Pie update to the Nokia 8 Sirocco. The company’s chief product officer, Juho Sarvikas took to Twitter to confirm the update is now rolling out although some users already reported receiving the update hours earlier.

Some members of the Nokia community who have received the update have shared screenshots. The update is about 1.4GB in size and brings the usual Android Pie features and December’s security patch. Below is the complete changelog:

Notification

Software upgrade – Android 9.0 Pie (V4.120)

What’s New

  • New system navigation, settings menu, and notifications
  • Adaptive battery power prioritization for users’ most commonly used apps/services
  • Adaptive and optimized brightness levels
  • Predictive Applications Actions
  • Google Security Patch 2018-12

Nokia 8 Sirocco Android Pie

The Nokia 8 Sirocco has a 5.5-inch 2560 x 1440 P-OLED screen with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is powered by the Snapdragon 835 processor paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable storage.

READ MORE: Nokia 9 PureView launch, availability and pricing information leaks online

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Honor Play 8A vs Realme C1 vs Vivo Y93: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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Nowadays, you can get a more than sufficient smartphone even in the entry-level segment. Honor Play 8A is a perfect example of it as it offers a smooth user experience and a well-balanced specs sheet even though its price is inferior to $200. Two other great devices in its price range are the recently-unveiled Realme C1 and Vivo Y93. They are awesome devices when it comes to quality-price ratio, for both performance and battery life. Here is a specs comparison between three of the best value for money of the moment.

Huawei Honor Play 8A vs Oppo Realme C1 vs Vivo Y93

Huawei Honor Play 8A Oppo Realme C1 Xiaomi Mi Play
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 156.28 x 73.5 x 8 mm, 150 grams 156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm, 168 grams 155.1 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm, 163 grams
DISPLAY 6.09 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 290 ppi, IPS LCD 6.2 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 271 ppi, IPS LCD 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR MediaTek Helio P35, octa-core 2.3 GHz  Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, octa-core 1.8 GHz MediaTek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot 2 GB RAM, 16 GB  – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, EMUI Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS Android 8.1 Oreo, Funtouch OS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA 13 MP f/1.8
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4
5 MP f/2.2 front camera		  Dual 13 +2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 3000 mAh 4230 mAh 4030 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Hybrid Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Huawei Honor Play 8A is the device that you should consider if you want a sleek and compact design allowing your phone to fit better in a pocket, easy to use with one hand. But if we exclude the comfortable size, the best design is the one of the Vivo Y93. It is the only to sport a back cover available in gradient colors and it also has a very high screen-to-body ratio with a waterdrop notch and a narrow chin. Realme C1 is less attractive due to its bigger notch and its anonymous plastic body, while Honor Play 8A has a waterdrop notch as well, so it is definitely better.

 

Display

All the displays of these devices are below-average. They do not provide a very high level of detail due to their HD+ resolution, but this benefits the battery life as HD+ displays have a lower energy consumption. Oppo Realme C1 and Vivo Y93 come with a bigger size, so they are more comfortable for advanced users. Further, the Realme C1 is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, so it has a more resistant display. I would personally choose the Realme C1 for this reason, because each of these devices has a similar viewing quality to each other.

 

Specs & Software

Are you looking for the fastest and smoothest device which can handle heavy apps in a better way? Then you should go for the Honor Play 8A. After Xiaomi Mi Play, it is the first device equipped with the new octa-core Helio P35 SoC by MediaTek. It is a chipset that should be on par with the Snapdragon 632 and it should be the most powerful of the trio in almost every scenario. If for some reason you do not like it, Vivo Y93 is another phone with great performances due to its high quantity of RAM (4 GB). Despite its very interesting price tag, Realme U1 is the most disappointing as it only comes in a 2/16 GB configuration.

 

Camera

Honor Play 8A sports a surprising camera department for a device of its price range. It has a great 13 MP rear sensor with an f/1.8 aperture as well as a nice 8 MP selfie camera which does its job. It surprises especially for the level of detail in the photos, but only if light conditions are good. Vivo Y93 takes the second place with a sufficient dual camera including a depth sensor on its back, and an 8 MP selfie snapper. Realme U1 is more or less the same when it comes to rear cameras, but the selfie camera is inferior.

 

Battery

The weak point of the Honor Play 8A compared to its opponents is the battery life. It comes with just 3000 mAh of battery, while Realme U1 and Vivo Y93 have batteries with a capacity superior to 4000 mAh. Due to the high capacities and the very efficient components, Realme C1 and Vivo Y93 can last more than two days on a single charge, making them two of the most outstanding battery phone in the entry-level segment. Honor Play 8A remains more than sufficient but way inferior to its rivals.

 

Price

You can grab a unit of the Honor Play 8A or Oppo Realme C1 for just €100 at the actual change, while Vivo Y93 costs about €160. Excluding the battery, Honor Play 8A is the device I prefer because of its better performance and good camera performance.

 

Huawei Honor Play 8A vs Oppo Realme C1 vs Vivo Y93: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme C1

PROs

  • Bigger battery
  • Micro SD dedicated slot
  • Good build quality
  • Affordable

CONS

  • Lower-end cameras

 

Vivo Y93

PROs

  • Big battery
  • Good design
  • Affordable price
  • High screen-to-body ratio

CONS

  • Average hardware

 

Huawei Honor Play 8A

PROs

  • Very affordable
  • Good cameras
  • Nice hardware
  • Android Pie

CONS

  • Smaller battery

Nokia 8.1 Plus renders reveal it will come with a punch hole display

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Nokia 8.1 is still relatively new but it appears it might be getting a sibling soon. Renders of a device said to be the Nokia 8.1 Plus has surfaced and it shows Nokia will also adopt the punch hole display trend this year.

The renders are from OnLeaks in collaboration with 91Mobiles. The Nokia 8.1 Plus as shown in the images and video has slimmer bezels than the upcoming Nokia 9 flagship thanks to its punch hole display design which means the top bezel can be made as slim as possible. The punch hole display is on the left of the screen just like that of the Samsung Galaxy A8s but it appears to be much smaller.

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The phone is said to pack a 6.22-inch display and measures ~156.9 x 76.2 x 7.9 mm. The chin is pretty small but there is still a Nokia logo there. It appears HMD Global wants its phone to be easily recognizable since a lot of manufacturers will be using a similar design.

On the back, the Nokia 8.1 Plus has dual cameras arranged vertically. They are Carl Zeiss lens and there is an LED flash below the sensors. There is also a fingerprint scanner, a Nokia logo, and the Android One branding on the glass-covered back.

The phone has an audio jack at the top and a USB-C port at the bottom flanked by a speaker grille on the left and a microphone on the right. The volume and power buttons are on the right side of the frame.

READ MORE: Nokia 2V specs seen online; is a rebranded Nokia 2.1 for Verizon

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OPPO joins Xiaomi to make a push for the UK market; maiden launch set for January 29

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Jed John Ikoba
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In the face of a highly saturated domestic market, Chinese phone manufacturers have turned their attention to markets overseas in order to sell their smartphones. India has seen an influx of Chinese OEMs in recent time with companies such as Huawei, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi and other now dominating the domestic market. The push for more market shares recently shifted to Europe in the face of the difficult economic terrain in the US, the world’s largest market. Attention is now shifting to the UK as OPPO has announced that it will officially launch its smartphones in the UK on January 29.

The company made the announcement via its new official Twitter handle which has just been created. The company has also created a new OPPO UK website which we believe will go live on the launch day. Presently, the website only has the text “Coming soon” displayed on the landing page. We don’t know the smartphones the coming will launch during its maiden voyage but there are speculations that the OPPO Find X will be one of them as well as the RX17 Pro.

Read Also: Oppo’s flagship smartphone Oppo Find X to soon launch in the UK

The entry of OPPO, one of BBK’s subsidiary, into U is coming on the heels of Xiaomi’s recent debut in the UK market in the fourth quarter of last year. Huawei also recently made an entry into the UK market after an unsuccessful attempt to launch the Mate 10 Pro in the US, a move that was scuttled by the US government citing security concerns. The UK and Europe still remains a fertile ground and soon we may see more Chinese OEMs heading there.

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Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker is a decidedly classy speaker for the home

By
Jed John Ikoba
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After unveiling the GTK-PG10 party speakers which had a powerful output, big battery with up to 13 hours playback, cup holders and lots more features, Sony again took the centre stage at CES 2019 to announce a sleek, cool wireless speaker with a unique design. The new speaker is dubbed LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker and obviously is more classy even though it looks more like a little lamp than a speaker. This model is a successor to the LSPX-S1 Glass Sound Speaker which was first unveiled in 2016.Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker

In actual fact, the smart speaker doubles as a lamp and speaker. At the centre of a glass tube is a tiny LED light with 32levels of brightness and that can also be set to candlelight mode, which introduces candle-like flickering. Just below the LED light, hidden from view, are three actuators, spaced equally around the inside of the glass. These actuators vibrate the glass to create sound, in much the same way that the actuators on the back of the company’s OLED TVs produce sound by vibrating the panel. At the base is encased a woofer to add bass and lower mid-range, balancing up the higher frequencies produced by the actuators.Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker

According to Sony, the idea behind the Glass Sound Speaker is that the audio travels up the glass tube and out of the bottom of the speaker and spreads evenly into the room in 360 degrees. In other words, there’s no sweet spot – the speaker should sound the same no matter where you’re standing in relation to it. Apart from its beauty, the Sony smart speaker is portable and has an impressive battery that can withstand 8 hours of playback. The device can also receive audio files sent to it using Bluetooth or wi-fi. In addition, it supports Spotify Connect and hi-res audio.Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker

Read Also: Sony to introduce 3D laser face recognition with better precision than Face ID for phones late 2019

Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker won’t come cheap as it is said to carry a price tag of £550. The gadget will be available to buy in May which is about four months times from now.

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