Samsung Galaxy S10 5G variant and foldable Galaxy Flex to arrive with monstrous battery sizes

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Jan 11, 2019

Samsung recently took the media by storm when it announced that this year’s Galaxy Unpacked event would be held on February 20. During the event, the South Korean tech giant is expected to officially unveil the Galaxy S10 flagship series. Going by leaks, Samsung Galaxy S10 series is made of the Galaxy S10+, S10, and S10 E (Lite). We have already seen some leaks around these models and don’t expect the rumour mills to stop buzzing until the models are official.

The latest rumour surrounds the battery capacity of some of the Galaxy models Samsung will drop this year. An earlier rumour had already shown that the Galaxy S10+, S10, and S10 E (Lite) will pack 4,000mAh, 3,500mAh, and 3,100mAh battery capacities respectively. However, the battery capacity of the 5G-enabled Galaxy S10 variant and that of the foldable Galaxy Flex/Fold are yet to feature in any leak until now. GalaxyClub.nl has hinted that the 5G Galaxy S10 model, internally known as the Beyond X (SM-G977), would possibly pack a massive 5,000mAh battery. The battery unit is reportedly the same with the ones that would be crammed inside the upcoming Galaxy M20 and M30 mid-range devices.

Further, the foldable Galaxy Flex will reportedly pack an even bigger battery. The rumour has it that the foldable phone will utilise two separate batteries of 3,100mAh capacities. This set up will provide the flagship model with 6,200mAh battery. That is practically a tablet-size composition which means you could get up to two days battery power on a full charge. We know the Galaxy S10 would be unveiled during the Unpacked event but we can’t say when this foldable beast would meet with us. We’ll keep you updated as more details emerge.

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Buy A 480GB Kingston A400 SSD At A Dropped Price Of $89.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 11, 2019

A hard drive is devised to help you store your data on a PC or a laptop so that you can access it at a later time.
There’s no dearth of top-branded SSDs (Solid State Hard Disks) in the market today; however, you have to empty your pocket in order to get your hands on one of these coveted hard disk drives. Thankfully, Kingston is bent on ensuring cost-conscious buyers can get their hands on a top-end solid-state drive without breaking the bank.

The California-based SSD drives maker has teamed-up with GeekBuying to offer the 480GB capacity version of its A400 SSD for an unbelievably lowered price. As a result, you can now buy the Kingston A400 SSD (480GB) for just $99.99 on the Chinese online store that’s known for offering the country’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices.

As if that weren’t enough, you can even extend this 17 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_GCFWACKX at checkout. The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $10 off by bringing the device’s already lowered selling price further down to just $89.99 before you place your order.

Designed to radically enhance the responsiveness of your system, the Kingston A400 is an irresistible solid-state drive at this price. As compared to mechanical hard drives, the A400 dramatically accelerates boot, and loading times allowing you to perform various activities without any sort of interruption or lag.

Moreover, this SSD is equipped with the new gen controller that makes it 10x faster than a regular hard drive. It warrants a better performance, super responsive multitasking and an overall faster system.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Kingston A400 SSD and grab the discount before the promo comes to an end. It is also worth noting that the coupon is slated to expire soon.

Get 17% Off On Kingston A400 SSD 480GB Solid State Drive

Check Out GeekBuying’s 2019 New Year Sale

Get Big Discounts On Top-Branded 3D Printers And Parts On Banggood [10% Off Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 11, 2019

As part of its New Year Promotion, Banggood is now doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide selection of 3D printers and accessories.

In addition to offering discounts on top-branded 3D printers, the Chinese online store is also giving buyers an opportunity to get an extra 10 percent off on fifteen 3D printers that have been included in a category called ‘Coupons.’ So without wasting any time, let’s delve straight into the details.

In a bid to expedite and simplify its recently kicked-off promo, Banggood has added all heavily discounted 3D printers to the ‘Coupons’ category. In this segment, you can find all sorts of 3D printers and their accessories retailing for prices lower than their original asking prices.

For the sake of an instance, the Anet A8-M DIY Upgraded 3D Printer Kit would normally set you back $299.99 on both online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it for just $259.99 on Banggood. Moreover, you can extend this 13 percent discount and save $26 more by applying coupon code 52a4e9.
In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the Anet A8-M DIY Upgraded 3D Printer Kit further down to only $233.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before you proceed to checkout. Note that the coupon will expire on January 31st.

Likewise, you can apply the above-mentioned coupon to save a considerable amount of extra money on any item included in the ‘Coupons’ section. The next category dubbed, ‘Brand Creality 3D’ is also brimming with top-end 3D printers and accessories that you can buy at unbeatable prices.

Alternatively, you can go for high-end 3D printers and accessories manufactured by TEVO and Anet in the following segment called ‘TEVO & Anet.’ More importantly, all items featured in this section are currently up for grabs bearing heavily discounted price tags.

This Banggood promotion also includes a slew of Resin-branded printers that now carry reduced price stickers. The rest of the printers and accessories have been added to the ‘Other Popular Printers’ and ‘Hot Sale Accessories’ segments. If you are interested in checking out newly arrived 3D printers, you can head straight to the ‘New Arrival’ category.

In order to take full advantage of the discounts and use the extra 10% off coupon before it lapses, all you need to do is to follow this link that will take you to the promotion page.

Check Out Banggood’s New Year Promotion For 3D Printers & Parts

Lily is a smart speaker that teaches Chinese language in a non-traditional way

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Jeet

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Jan 11, 2019

If you are finding a way to learn the Chinese language without putting in much efforts to read books, vocabulary lists, flashcards or other paraphernalia, then the Lily smart speaker seems like a product for you.

Lily is a voice-controlled smart speaker that can simply and easily teach Chinese. The company describes the speaker as Alexa for Chinese learning. It claims that the fastest way to learn a language is not simply through reading books or the use of a basic app but to immerse in the language and speak as much possible — which is what the speaker intends to offer.

The team behind this smart speaker consists of Chinese language learners and machine learning engineers, who specialize in voice processing. The company says that it has invented an exciting device that can teach Chinese faster than anything on the market.

It teaches the Chinese language through four major modes — interactive conversations, real-time translation, vocabulary voice games, and a Chinese voice assistant. However, Lily’s functionality is not limited to teaching the language but also doubles as a high-quality home speaker.

Currently limited to the Chinese language, the company says that it will start offering more languages after Q2 2019, starting with French and Spanish. Those who purchase the device now will get the benefit of the upcoming languages for free just by updating the software.

Lily — the first smart speaker that teaches Chinese, is currently being crowdfunded on Indigogo. The company had planned to raise $10,000 through the campaign and has already received $958,000 about 9580 percent of its initial goal. If you are interested in purchasing Lily, go the source link.

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Vivo Z3i Standard Edition launched for 1,998 Yuan (~$296)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 11, 2019

In October, Vivo had launched the Vivo Z3i smartphone in China. The handset was packed with the same specs as the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB edition of the Vivo V11i model that is available in some markets like Philippines and Taiwan. In India, the V11i handset is selling as V11. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has introduced the Vivo Z3i Standard Edition in China with a price tag of 1,998 Yuan (~$296).

Vivo Z3i Standard Edition Specifications and Features

The Vivo Z3i Standard Edition that has a model number of Vivo 1813A/T houses a 6.3-inch LCD display with waterdrop notch. It carries support for full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The handset measures 155.97 x 75.63 x 8.1mm and it weighs 163.7 grams.

The MediaTek Helio P60 chipset powers the smartphone along with 6 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. For more, it is equipped with a microSD card slot. The handset is fueled by a 3,315mAh battery.

Read More: Vivo V91 price and specs leaked for India; Launch seems imminent

For photography, the Vivo Z3i Standard Edition comes equipped with f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel + f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear and a frontal shooter of 24-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS along with FunTouch OS 4.5 UI. For security, the phone is equipped with a rear-facing fingerprint reader and face unlock.

Vivo Z3i Standard Edition Price and Release Date

Surprisingly, the newly introduced Vivo Z3i Standard Edition have same specs for display, chipset, RAM, storage, cameras and battery compared to the Vivo Z3i. However, the only major difference is that Vivo Z3i comes with a AMOLED display whereas the Vivo Z3i Standard Edition has an LCD panel.

The Vivo Z3i Standard Edition is priced in colors like Aurora Blue, Dream Pink and Starry Night Black and it can be availed for 1,998 Yuan (~$296). Aurora Blue and Millennium Pink are the color variants of the Vivo Z3i and it carries a higher price tag of 2,398 Yuan (~$355).

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Note: Article has been updated with difference between Vivo Z3i and Z3i Standard Edition and release information.

Buy SMRC ICAT2 And S21 RC Drones At Unbelievably Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 11, 2019

If you are a drone enthusiast looking to get your hands on a top-end drone without spending a lot of money, GeekBuying’s got your back.
Known for offering China’s best electronic items like smartphones, TV boxes, and RC quadcopters, GeekBuying is now giving drone lovers an opportunity to buy SMRC-branded drones without emptying their pockets. Aside from GeekBuying reducing the retail prices of select drones, there’s more for you to cheer about so continue reading for more details.

SMRC ICAT2 1080P 5G Wifi FPV GPS Brushless RC Drone

In a bid to ensure a powerful flight, the SMRC ICAT2 packs 4 1806 1850KV brushless motors. Moreover, it houses a well-tuned 1080P 5G Wi-Fi camera so that you can capture awe-inspiring images and videos from the sky.

The SMRC ICAT2 adopts the GPS mode wherein it receives the signal from satellites showing its exact position. The device also comes with a Follow Me Mode that activates the camera’s auto-recognition function to identify human figure and capture your activities.
Aside from that, the SMRC ICAT2 includes the Follow Me mode, one-key return function and lots more. Loaded with useful functions, the SMRC ICAT2 would normally set you back $168.99 but if you are living on a tight budget, you can now buy it for only $129.99 on GeekBuying.

If this 23 percent discount doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GIZ_BYXEBFGY to get an extra $27 off at checkout. As a result, the already lowered selling price of the SMRC ICAT2 reduces to just $125.99.

You can follow this link in order to avail this link. Note that the promo is slated to end in just two days.

SMRC S21 1080P 5G WiFi FPV GPS Foldable RC Drone

The SMRC S21 is a compact quadcopter that adopts a foldable design so that it can be easily carried where ever you go. Aside from portability, this drone is capable of capturing stunning pictures and videos with its built-in 1080P 5G Wi-Fi camera.

The drone has a GPS mode that enables it to receive the signal from satellites in order to disclose its exact location. Just like the SMRC ICAT2, the S21 boasts useful modes including the Follow Me Mode, and the Altitude Hold Mode. It also has the one-key return function included in the SMRC ICAT2.
The SMRC S21 usually carries a $125.99, but much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, it has now gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price of just $99.99. You can extend this 21 percent discount further by using coupon code GIZ_IXGKKFIB during the checkout process.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $21 extra by reducing the original asking price of the SMRC S21 to only $92.99 before you place your order. You can grab this discount by visiting this link. It is worth noting that the promo will come to an end in two days.

Check Out GeekBuying’s CES 2019 Sale

Buy The OnePlus 6 Smartphone For Only $391.99 On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 11, 2019

Last year we saw numerous flagship smartphones hitting the store shelves and garnering huge popularity among smartphone lovers.

Popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus, also made its long-awaited OnePlus 6 smartphone available to its loyal fan base in May last year. Even nearly a year after its release, the demand for this feature-laden smartphone hasn’t scaled down.

Taking this sky-rocketing demand into consideration and in a bid to allow cost-conscious buyers to get their hands on the coveted phone, OnePlus is now offering the OnePlus 6 for a considerably lowered price on Banggood. Moreover, there’s a way you can get an extra discount, and we’ll talk about it in just a bit.

The OnePlus 6 boasts an impressive array of features that completely justify the $609.99 price tag it normally carries but thanks to a 26 percent discount, you can now buy it for only $452.86 on the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck. But that’s not all.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code 1BGOP61 and get an extra $60.87 off during the check out process. In other words, you can bring the phone’s already reduced retail price further down to just $391.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before placing your order.
An absolute bargain at this price, the OnePlus 6 sports a mammoth 6.28 inches Optic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection. It packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor along with Adreno 630 GPU for an immersive experience.

Moreover, the phone ships with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and offers 64GB of non-expandable onboard storage space. On the optics front, it houses 16.0MP+16.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 20.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting.

The OnePlus 6 runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a robust 3300mAh battery. On top of that, it features a slew of useful sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass and a rear-mounted sensor.

You can visit this link to check out the rest of the specification of the OnePlus 6 smartphone and avail the discount which is valid for the black color version of the smartphone for a limited period of time.

Get 26% Off On OnePlus 6 Smartphone

Nokia 9 PureView to reportedly have ‘Light’ tech for better low-light photography

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Jeet

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Jan 11, 2019

HMG Global‘s upcoming flagship smartphone — Nokia 9 PureView — one of the most anticipated smartphones — will be the world’s first smartphone to feature five camera sensors on the back panel.

Now, it is being speculated that along with having Zeiss optics, the upcoming Nokia smartphone could also come with an enhanced low-light experience from imaging firm Light that specializes in “computational photography”.

Light, which is a US-based startup, has built a technology that uses a five-camera module array to collect 10 times more light than a traditional smartphone sensor. The development is in line with what was claimed in a recent purported promo of the Nokia 9 PureView.

Further, it is mentioned that its software pipeline that works on multiple platforms and devices can also combine and fuse 5, 10, or even 50 images. While describing its software pipeline, Light wrote, “The pipeline is built to combine images from different perspectives, as well as different sensors, apertures, and focal lengths. We leverage pixel matching, geometric, and photometric corrections, and ISP algorithms in order to achieve our results.

Previously, US-based Light was in the news a couple of years ago for bringing prototypes such as a 16-lens camera and a nine-camera phone. It is also touted to offer its multi-camera solutions without any additional bump.

While the Penta-camera setup on the back panel of the phone makes it interesting, the phone’s specifications aren’t exciting as it feels like a 2018 flagship phone rather than a 2019 one. It is said to be powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset, coupled with up to 6GB or 8GB RAM.

It is expected to feature an 18:9 aspect ratio screen and may carry support for Quad HD+ resolution. It could also be the first Nokia smartphone to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone is also expected to be powered by a 4,150mAh battery that may carry support for wireless charging.

According to the reports, Nokia‘s upcoming flagship smartphone will be announced in late January and will be first launched in the European market. It also adds that the phone will be priced at 749 Euros (approximately $851) and 799 Euros (approximately $908) depending upon the market.

Honor View 20 pre-orders begins on January 15 in India with free Honor Sport BT earphones

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 11, 2019

Honor View 20, the international edition of the Honor V20 phone that was unveiled in China in previous month will be launching in India on Jan. 29. The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that it will start receiving the pre-orders of the View 20 handset from Jan. 15. Customers who pre-book the device will be provided with Honor Sports BT earphones.

The Honor View 20 will be exclusively available for purchase through Amazon India. As of this writing, there is no information on the price tag of the View 20 for India. Based on pricing of the China’s Honor V20 handset, it can be guessed that the View 20 will be costing between Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 40,000 in India.

In order to take advantage of the free Honor Sport BT earphones offer during the pre-order period of the View 20, users are required to purchase Honor View 20 gift card of worth Rs. 1,000 from Amazon India. The gift card will be emailed to the buyer and when the sales of the View 20 begins in India on Jan. 30, users need to purchase the phone using the same account that was used for availing the gift card. Once the handset is purchase, the retailer giant will send another email with coupon code to avail the free Honor Sport BT which can be redeemed before Feb. 15. Users need to add the Honor Sport BT to cart and use the coupon code at checkout to avail it for free.

Apart from Amazon India, even Honor India’s official HiHonor website will also begin with the pre-bookings of the Honor View 20 from Jan. 15 in India. It is also providing the same pair of earphones for free with the handset. To avail it, users need to pre-book the phone with Rs. 1,000 and use the Honor View 20 coupon code. Doing so will return Rs. 1,000 to the buyer.

Read More: Huawei Y9 2019 launched in India for Rs. 15,990 (~$230)

The Honor View 20 features a punch-hole display of 6.4 inches which carries support for full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Kirin 980 chipset along with 8 GB of RAM powers the 128 GB and 256 GB versions of the View 20. It runs on Magic UI 2.0 based Android 9 Pie OS.

The dual camera setup on the rear side of the phone features a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor and a ToF (Time of Flight) 3D stereo camera for measuring depth. It is equipped with a selfie snapper of 25-megapixel. The handset draws power from 4,000mAh battery. Before debuting in India, Honor will be holding a global launch event for the smartphone in Paris, France on Jan. 22.

Huawei Y9 2019 launched in India for Rs. 15,990 (~$230)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 11, 2019

Huawei had launched the Huawei Y9 2019 smartphone in China in October last year. The same phone has been gone official in India. The Y9 2019 will be available for buying from next week with a price tag of Rs. 15,990 (~$230). The handset comes with four cameras, a notched screen and a big battery.

Huawei Y9 2019 Specifications and Features

The Huawei Y9 2019 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display. The notched screen produces full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

The Kirin 710 chipset powers the smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a native storage of 64 GB. For more storage, it is equipped with a microSD card slot. A 4,000mAh battery has been packed inside the phone to keep the lights on. It carries support for 10W charging through microUSB.

The Huawei Y9 2019 comes loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is overlaid with EMIU 8.2. There is a Game Assistant 2.0 mode which optimizes the resources of the phone while gaming. It carries support for Histen 5.0 audio technology which brings support for Party Mode with 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system.

The front notch of the Huawei Y9 2019 features a dual selfie camera setup which includes f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel primary sensor and f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the rear, it is equipped with a dual camera module which includes 13-megapixel main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and 2-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture.

Read More: Honor View 20 pre-orders begins on January 15 in India with free Honor Sport BT earphones

Huawei Y9 2019 Price and Availability

The Huawei Y9 2019 which is priced at Rs. 15,990 (~$230) in India will be exclusively available buying through Amazon India from Jan. 15. It will be available in color like Midnight Black and Blue Sapphire. For a limited-period, Huawei is giving away Boat Rockerz Sports Bluetooth earphones worth Rs. 2,990 to the buyers of Huawei Y9 2019.

Buy Top-Branded Projectors At Heavily Discounted Prices On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 11, 2019

Looking for a cost-effective projector that doesn’t compromise on quality? You have come to the right place.

Popular brands including VIVIBRIGHT, Cheerlux, and Excelvan have teamed with one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GearBest to offer their well-received projectors at unbeatable prices. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

VIVIBRIGHT GP100 Projector

Designed keeping the middle-income families in mind, the VIVIBRIGHT GP100 is a whole new projector that delivers an unmatched home cinema experience. It boasts an impressive array of features that include an impressive LED light utilization efficiency of 3200 lumens (typical).

Moreover, it delivers HD level output with a physical resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels for crystal clear images. The device’s WXGA resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels provides 3.5x higher resolution than the SVGA that offers a standard resolution of 800 x 480 pixels for HD image content.
VIVIBRIGHT GP100 is without an iota of doubt, an irresistible projector that usually sells for $181.05 on online as well as offline stores. Thanks to the collaboration between VIVIBRIGHT and GearBest, this feature-laden projector can now be yours for a lowered price of just $149.99.

The Chinese online store is doling out a noteworthy 17 percent discount on the retail price of the GP100 projector for a limited period of time. On top of that, those spending $20 will qualify to get an add-on item for just $2.99.

You can follow this link to check out more details and avail the discount, which will be valid for the basic version of the GP100 projector before the promo ends. Note that you can get a 20 percent off on the Android version of the VIVIBRIGHT GP100 projector.

Cheerlux CL760 3000 Lumens Lumens LCD Video Projector

The Cheerlux CL760 projector breathes new life into your home theater and gaming station. It delivers HD resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels for clearer, true-to-life images, but that’s not all.

This feature-rich projector is also compatible with blue-ray DVD players allowing you to enjoy 3D Blu-ray movies without leaving the comfort of your room. It is a full-fledged entertainment setup that comes with two HDMI ports and an integrated speaker.
While aforesaid features completely justify the $177.71 price tag the Cheerlux CL760 usually carries, you can now buy it for just $139.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 21 percent discount and it will be valid specifically for the remaining 44 pieces of the black color version of the projector.

By spending $20, you can qualify to get an add-on for $2.29. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo comes to an end in seven days.

GT-S8 European Specification High Definition Household Projector

As part of its latest Flash Sale, GearBest is now offering the GT-S8 projector at a considerably dropped price of just $105.99. This is a significant 10 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $117.47.

An absolute bargain at this price, the GT-S8 portable home theater projector allows you to enjoy your favorite shows, movies, sports and lots more in the form of a 120-inches dynamic image. Moreover, it has multiple functional interfaces including HDMI, USB1, USB2, AV, VGA, and AUDIO OUT.

The GT-S8 has built-in speakers; however, you can still connect an external speaker or headset since it comes with a 3.5mm audio interface. The device uses up to 30000 hours of the LED light source, making it perfect for entertainment and home video.

You can click here to check out more details about this portable home theater projector and get your hands on one of 49 remaining pieces that are currently up for grabs carrying lowered prices. You also qualify for getting an add-on for $2.99 by spending $20. Note that the promo ends in eight days.

Vivo V91 price and specs leaked for India; Launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 11, 2019

Vivo has recently launched the Vivo Y93 smartphone in India. A new report from 91mobiles reveals that the Chinese manufacturer will be soon launching the Vivo Y91 phone in India. The handset is speculated to carry a price tag of Rs. 10,990.

In November, Vivo had launched the Vivo Y91 smartphone in Philippines and it was made available in Pakistan in December. The Chinese manufacturer has been gradually making it available in other Asian markets. Citing information received from retail sources, the publication the company will be releasing the Vivo Y91 in India before Jan. 20. Vivo is expected to soon release an official statement on the arrival of the Vivo Y91 phone.

The Vivo Y91 features a 6.22-inch Halo FullView display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The Snapdragon 439 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The chipset is coupled with 3 GB of RAM. For storage, the Y91 handset is equipped with an inbuilt storage of 32 GB and it also features a microSD card slot.

In India, the company is expected to launch the MediaTek Helio P22 chipset edition of the Vivo Y91. The SoC will be assisted by 2 GB of RAM.

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

The back panel of the Vivo Y91 is equipped with 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera module. For capturing selfies, it features a frontal shooter of 8-megapixel. The handset will be receiving power from 4,030mAh battery. It comes preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is customized with FunTouch OS 4.5 UI. A fingerprint reader is available on the rear side of the phone.

Starry Black and Ocean Blue are the two color variants of the Vivo Y91 smartphone. With a price tag of Rs. 10,990, it will be selling as one of the cheapest smartphones with waterdrop notch screen.

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Is Now Accepting Pre-Order On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 11, 2019

After floating around the rumor mill for quite a long time and making several appearances on the internet in the form of leaks, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 was finally announced earlier this month.
Much to the delight of Xiaomi fans, the hotly-anticipated smartphone has now gone up for pre-order on Giztop. You can choose between multiple color and storage options depending on the amount you are willing to shell out.

The 3GB RAM+32GB ROM variant comes in black and blue color versions and will set you back $179. The 4GB RAM+64GB ROM model which comes in black, blue and gradient red color options carry a $214 price tag.

You can go for more power under the hood with the final variant that would ship with 6GB of RAM and offer 64GB of onboard storage space. This model will be up for grabs in three color versions including black, blue and gradient red and will retail for $249 on Giztop.
In terms of specs, the Redmi Note 7 sports an appealing 6.3 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection. Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor along with an Adreno 512 GPU for an immersive experience.

On the photography front, the Redmi Note 7 houses a 48.0MP+5.0MP dual AI camera setup on the back and a 13.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting. The phone runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie operating system and is backed by a robust 4000mAh battery.

Aside from a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, the Redmi Note 7 features a slew of other useful sensors including an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. You can follow this link to check out the full specification and pre-order your favorite variant of the Redmi Note 7. Note that the phone will be shipped within 5-7 days.

Pre-Order Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone

Buy Beelink GT1 MINI And Alfawise A8 Pro TV Boxes At Lowered Prices On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 11, 2019

The market is rife with all sorts of TV boxes that enable you to access your favorite TV series, live sports, movies, along with a slew of apps and games. On the downside, these highly sought after multimedia devices do not come cheap.
Deemed as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GearBest is now offering a couple of feature-rich TV boxes at unbeatable prices. So without further ado, let us delve straight into the details.

Beelink GT1 MINI TV Box with Voice Remote

If you have explored the TV box market, the Beelink GT1 MINI might sound like a familiar name. Like numerous smartphone, tablets, and smart TVs, this mini TV box from Beelink runs Android 8.1 Oreo operation system.

Capable of supporting premium 4K UHD video, the Beelink GT1 MINI TV box packs a powerful Amlogic S905X2 CPU and a highly competent Quad-core ARM G31 MP2 Graphics GPU that produces better 4K graphics than other similar products available in the market today.

The 2GB RAM+32GB ROM model of the Beelink GT1 MINI would normally set you back $66.99, but you can now get it for only $59.99 on GearBest. This 10 percent discount will be valid for the black color version of the TV box.

Moreover, those spending $20 will qualify for add-on item for just $2.99. You can visit this link for more details and avail the discount. With only 99 pieces remaining, the promo is slated to end in seven days.

Get 10% Off On Beelink GT1 MINI TV Box

Alfawise A8 Pro 2.4G + 5G Wifi Magic TV Box

If you fancy a happy movie time with your family and friends without emptying your pocket, you might want to take a gander at the Alfawise A8 Pro 5G magic box. With the ability to transform a regular television into a smart TV, Alfawise’s new TV box runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS to play videos in 4K resolution without any sort of interruption.

The Alfawise A8 Pro ships with 2GB of RAM and offers a hearty 16GB of onboard storage space. Moreover, it comes with a PIP (picture-in-picture) function so you watch your favorite videos while accessing other applications. The device can stream multimedia content like photos, videos, games from your mobile phone to the TV.
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This is a 13 percent drop in the black color version of the TV box that usually sells for $32.24. While you can follow this link to avail the discount, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that there were only 25 pieces remaining for the promo, which is slated to end in two days.

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Nokia 6.2 specs leaked, said to be the device with a punch hole

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 10, 2019

Yesterday renders of a Nokia phone said to be the Nokia 8.1 Plus were posted online but there are sources saying it may be a different Nokia device entirely, the Nokia 6.2 to be exact. Although it is still unconfirmed, specs of the phone have leaked.

The Nokia 6.2 specs were shared on Twitter by @LeaksNokia, an account that is known for posting Nokia-related news and leaks.

According to the account, the Nokia 6.2 or Nokia 6 (2019) will have a 6.2-inch display. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 632 processor and will come in 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM variants. There is no mention of the storage but expect 32GB and 64GB of onboard storage with support for expansion.

Nokia 6.2 (6 2019): 6.2-inch display with camera hole-punch, Snapdragon 632, 4/6GB RAM, 16MP Dual-rear Zeiss Camera,OZO Audio, First market China. Coming Jan end/Feb 2019.

— Nokia_Leaks (@LeaksNokia) January 10, 2019

The Nokia 6.2 will have 16MP dual rear cameras with Zeiss optics. There is no mention of the secondary rear camera and the front-facing camera. The phone will also have Nokia’s OZO Audio technology. There is no info about the battery capacity but we expect it to be bigger than the 3,000mAh capacity of last year’s model.

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Lenovo Smart Tab P10/M10 also has a Baidu DuerOS version

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 10, 2019

Smart displays became popular last year and more are expected to launch this year. Lenovo already has one that is powered by the Google Assistant but at CES 2019 this week, it unveiled two new ones for Amazon’s Alexa. It turns out that the two tablets also have a version for Baidu’s DuerOS.

So if you reside in China and purchase either the Lenovo Smart Tab P10 or Lenovo Smart Tab M10, you get Baidu’s DuerOS smart assistant when you dock the tablet. You can use the tablet to control DuerOS compatible smart devices or ask the assistant questions.

The Lenovo Smart Tab P10 and Lenovo Smart Tab M10 both have a 10-inch 1920 x 1200 display and are powered by the Snapdragon 450. The M10 has 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB of storage while the P10 has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

For optics, the M10 has a 2MP front-facing camera and a 5MP rear camera while the P10 packs a 5MP selfie camera and an 8MP rear camera. The M10 has 2 front facing Dolby Atmos speakers and packs a 4850mAh battery while the P10 has 4 front-facing speakers and a 7,000mAh battery. It also has a fingerprint scanner, unlike the M10. Both tablets run Android 8.1 Oreo.

The dock is the same for both models. It has 2 x 3W full-range speakers and 3 x far-field microphones. There is also a mute button and volume control buttons. Charging is via a pogo pin connector. When docked, the tablet also charges.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Lenovo Z5s vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2): Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 10, 2019

Today Redmi became an independent brand, Xiaomi took this decision in order to focus more on flagships. Redmi Note 7 is the first smartphone after the separation and it debuted with an incredibly affordable price tag. That is why we think it is time to compare it with the best smartphones for quality-price ratio you can get at this moment. Among the most interesting ones there are Lenovo Z5s that is one of the cheapest smartphones with Snapdragon 710, and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 that is one of the phones with the longest battery life. If you want to know who is the best, go ahead with this specs comparison.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Lenovo Z5s vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2)

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 7	Lenovo Z5s	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm, 186 grams	156.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm, 172 grams	157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm, 175 grams
DISPLAY	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie, ZUI	Android 8.1 Oreo
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 13 MP front camera	Triple 16 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 13 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging	3350 mAh, fast charging	5000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Its narrower bezels, its thin profile, and its gradient color variants make me prefer Lenovo Z5s when it comes to aesthetics. In my opinion, it is the most beautiful handset of the trio and it is also the most compact and lightweight. Right after that there is Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 with its minimal waterdrop notch. Even though I like Lenovo Z5s’ look more, I would pick the Redmi Note 7 due to its better build quality. Indeed, it comes with strengthened glasses and the Gorilla Glass 5 protection making it more sturdy and resistant. Further, it is water and dust resistant, even though the company did not talk about any IP certification. Note that even Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 has a strong protection for the display: Gorilla Glass 6, which is the strongest one. But it is not water resistant and it has a plastic body, despite it looks like glass at a first glance.

Display

The clearest and most performing display seems to be the one of the Lenovo Z5s, and it also comes with narrower bezels around it. But the difference between this screen and the ones of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 should be just marginal. The level of detail is the same and the color reproduction does not differ so much. So, if you have to make a choice, consider the other specifications instead of focusing on the display quality.

Specs & Software

The most powerful hardware side belongs to the Lenovo Z5s. As we said above, it is one of the most affordable devices to sport the best midrange SoC by Qualcomm: the octa-core Snapdragon 710 running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 are equipped with the lower-end Snapdragon 660: they still offer great performances but they are slower than Lenovo Z5s in the most demanding scenarios. Note that while Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Lenovo Z5s come with Android Pie out of the box, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is still based on Android Oreo.

Camera

The most outstanding rear camera is the one of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, at least on the paper. The reason is simple: it is one of the first phones with the amazing 48 MP Samsung ISOCELL sensor which is able to capture a huge amount of detail and bright shots even with low-light conditions. Lenovo Z5s is an awesome camera phone too, even though it is far from top camera phones. It comes with a triple camera equipped with a telephoto lens for 2x lossless zoom and a depth sensor. The most disappointing on the camera side is definitely the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 with its average dual camera.

Battery

While Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2’s cameras are not excellent, the handset wins the comparison when it comes to battery life, thanks to its huge 5000 mAh unit. It can last more than two days with a stressed use, reaching three days of battery life with a moderate use. At the second place, there is Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 with a 4000 mAh unit, while Lenovo Z5s offers an average battery life.

Price

I define the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 as the highest value for money phone of this trio: it costs just $147/€170 in China and it comes with outstanding cameras as well as a very long battery life. However, you should go for the Lenovo Z5s if you want better performances, while if you get Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 you will have an even longer battery life. Lenovo Z5s is available with a listing price tag of about €220/$250, while Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 starts from about €200/$230.

Read More: Lenovo Z5s launched with waterdrop notch screen, triple cameras, Snapdragon 710 and 1,398 Yuan (~$202) pricing

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Lenovo Z5s vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: PROs and CONS

Lenovo Z5s

PROs

Great performance
Affordable price
Triple camera
Beautiful design

CONS

Smaller battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

PROs

Amazing camera
Big battery
Good design
Very affordable

CONS

Nothing particular

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2

PROs

Huge battery
Affordable price
Micro SD dedicated slot
Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

Worse cameras

LG pulls the plug on Android updates and security patches for the V20 and G5

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 10, 2019

LG launched the LG V20 in September 2016 while the G5 was announced in earlier at the Mobile World Congress in February 2016. That means both flagship models are more than two years old. Thus, LG seems to have finally removed them from the list of models that will get any security update. XDA Forum Moderator Redline recently discovered that the LG V20, as well as the G5, are no longer listed on LG’s Security Bulletin webpage. The archive of the page on the WayBack Machine as at December 13 still had the models listed. However, the latest security bulletin saw both models missing.

This is an indication that the devices will no longer receive updates, security patches or otherwise. For fans of the models still having hope that the phones will get Android Pie, that hope should be killed. The models were launched with android Naugat but were updated to Oreo. With this latest development, the devices will not get past Android Oreo.

LG is one of the major Android OEMs that agreed with Google’s Android Enterprise Recommended program. That means LG must offer at least four security updates within one year of the phone’s launch. The program also recommends Android OEMs to provide flagships smartphones with security updates for at least two years. However, LG will still offer security and OS updates for the G6 and G7 series, V30, V35, V40, CV series, LV series, LG Stylo (SF3), and Q series.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 unpacked event to hold on February 20

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 10, 2019

It is official! The Samsung Galaxy S10 series Unpacked Event will hold on February 20.

Samsung took to Twitter to announce that its next-generation smartphone will be unveiled next month in San Francisco. The date is a few days before Mobile World Congress 2019 which is scheduled to hold in Barcelona. The launch will also be live-streamed on Samsung’s official website.

Welcome to the next generation. Galaxy Unpacked on February 20, 2019. #SamsungEvent pic.twitter.com/M1Gh0F9Fs5

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) January 10, 2019

The Galaxy S10 series is reported to have at least three models – a lite version that has been reported will launch as the Galaxy S10 E; the Galaxy S10; the Galaxy S10+; and a Galaxy S10 5G version. Samsung is also expected to announce a new Galaxy Watch and its foldable smartphone at the event.

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Lei Jun confirms Redmi is working on a 2500 Yuan (~$370) flagship smartphone

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 10, 2019

Xiaomi today held its first independent launch event for the new Redmi brand and during the event, the company launched the Redmi Note 7 as its first product. Xiaomi also explained the need for the Redmi brand to be independent. Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun also officially announced that Lu Weibing, the former president of Gionee, who has recently joined Xiaomi Group, will serve as vice president of Xiaomi Group and general manager of the new Redmi brand. Later on, Lei Jun granted the media an interview where he disclosed that he had to persuade Lu Weibing for two years until the former Gionee chief had to turn off his own startup and joined Xiaomi.

Lei Jun also shared some details of the Redmi brand stating that the brand will continue to pursue the ultimate cost-effectiveness, focusing on the e-commerce market and attracting sales from the Internet. The Redmi brand has always been known for its affordability. That isn’t likely to change as Lei Jun reportedly hinted during the media chat the Redmi brand will manufacture its own flagship mobile phone which will cost just around 2500 yuan ($370). The Mi brand, on the other hand, will focus on high-end phones

This effectively confirms speculations that the unbundling of the company’s phone brand is similar to what Huawei and Honor did, as well as OPPO and Realme brands. The split will undoubtedly be a good move for Xiaomi, perhaps a cash cow and so, we look forward to seeing how the company will milk this one.

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