Newly launched Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 gets its first firmware update

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Dec 28, 2018

Earlier in this month, the Huawei P Smart (2019) was found listed on a French retailer site before it went official. The entire specifications of the handset were shared into the public arena before its listing was taken down. The P Smart (2019) bears resemblance in specs and design with the Honor 10 Lite that is currently only available for purchase in China. The smartphone will be available for buying from Jan. 2 in European markets with a price tag of 249 euros (~$285).

Huawei P Smart (2019) Specifications and Features

The Huawei P Smart (2019) measures 155.2 x 73.4 x 8mm and it houses a 6.21-inch waterdrop notch screen. The handset supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

The Kirin 710 chipset that powers the Huawei P Smart (2019) is accompanied by 3 GB of RAM. For storage, the handset is equipped with an inbuilt storage of 64 GB and a microSD card slot.

A vertical dual camera that includes an f/2.2 aperture 13-megapixel and a 2-megapixel depth sensor is placed on the rear shell of the handset. There is a fingerprint scanner available on the back panel of the phone. The front notch houses an 8-megapixel selfie camera. It is packed with a 3,400mAh battery. The EMUI 9.0 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the Huawei P Smart (2019).

Most of the specifications of the Huawei P Smart (2019) resembles with Honor 10 Lite. The latter comes with 24-megapixel selfie camera, up to 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of native storage and more color options.

Read More: Huawei Y7 (2019) renders, specs leaked; Release seems imminent

Huawei P Smart (2019) Price and Release Date

The shipments of the Huawei P Smart (2019) will begin in select European markets with a price tag of 249 euros (~$285) from Jan. 2. In the U.K., the shipments of the smartphone will begin through various retailer sites such as EE, Carphone Warehouse and O2 from Jan. 11. It can be availed in Black and gradient color Aurora Blue.

Google Android One devices reassured to receive guaranteed OS updates for 2 years

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Dec 28, 2018

Handsets that belong to Android One program from Google come preloaded with stock version of the latest Android OS. The Android One program was launched in 2014 and in this year, it was revived with the introduction of newer smartphones. In February, search engine tech giant confirmed that Android One devices will enjoy faster access to Android OS for two years and regular security updates for three years. However, a Reddit user recently noticed that the text which guaranteed two years of OS updates was removed from the official website of Android One. The removal of the text caused an uproar among Android enthusiasts since the search engine giant did not release an official statement on it. After multiple websites reported on it, a Google spokesperson spoke with India Today Tech publication to confirm that it will continue to keep its promise of promising OS updates for 2 years for Android One devices.

The original text on the Android One website read as follows: With Android One, your phone will receive at least two years of OS upgrades to the latest version of Android. That means access to the latest innovations and a phone that always runs as smoothly as the day you bought it. However, the website now only states that Google will be releasing three years of regular security updates for Android One devices.

Here is the official statement from the Google spokesperson, “We confirm that our promise to provide 2 years of updates on Android One devices still stands and our website design does not impact the promise of this program.”

Read More: Google Pixel 3 Lite, Pixel 3 Lite XL likely to launch in Q2 2019

The Nokia 7.1, Motorola One Power, Xiaomi Mi A2 and Infinix Note 5 are some of the recently introduced Android One phones. Most smartphone OEMs are known for placing proprietary UI on top of the Android OS to provide exclusive features, visual customizations and pre-installed apps. The Android One platform is devoid of any bloatware which allow devices running on it to deliver stock Android experience. The Pixel devices run on stock version of Android. Through the Android One program, Google has made available stock Android experience on devices manufactured by other brands.

Honor V20 vs Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate 20: Specs Comparison

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Dec 28, 2018

Since Huawei announced its new flagship SoC Kirin 980 for the second half of 2018, it already launched three affordable flagships phones with the new 7 nm chipset inside. In this article, we compared them in order to establish which is actually the best phone to purchase and which one is really worth the money asked. We are talking about the Huawei Mate 20 that is the first phone with Kirin 980, the Honor Magic 2 that is the first full borderless slider phone and the new Honor V20, the second Huawei phone with a punch hole display.

Huawei Honor V20 vs Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate 20

	Huawei Honor V20	Huawei Honor Magic 2	Huawei Mate 20
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156.9 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 180 g	157.3 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm, 206 g	158.2 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm, 188 g
DISPLAY	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2310p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2244p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – nano memory card slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 48 MP + TOF 3D camera, f/1.8 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 16 + 16 + 24 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/1.8 Triple 16 + 16 + 24 MP f/2.0, f/2.4 and f/2.4 front camera	Triple 12 + 16 + 8 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 24 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging 22.5W	3500 mAh, fast charging with Magic Charge	4000 mAh, fast charging 4.5V / 5A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, in-display camera	Dual SIM slot, slider design	Dual SIM slot, splashproof (IP53)

Design

Huawei Mate 20 has an anonymous and not so brilliant design compared to other flagships. But it has the best build quality: its display is protected by Gorilla Glass and the phone is dust resistant and splash resistant with the IP53 certification. Honor Magic 2 is a very innovative slider phone which comes with a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent without needing a notch and with front cameras and sensors embedded in a slide that users can manually open. Honor V20 is the one I love because of its in-display camera allowing a high screen-to-body ratio without sliders and notches, as well as its glass back with awesome light effects which changes its colors depending from the angle from which you look at it.

Display

While Honor V20 is equipped with a midrange-class IPS display, Honor Magic 2 and Huawei Mate 20 offer something more. The former has the AMOLED technology, an in-display fingerprint reader and 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage, while the latter comes with DCI-P3 and HDR technology for outstanding color reproduction, but it has a waterdrop notch.

Hardware/Software

We got an excellent hardware side on each of these devices and their performances are more or less equivalent. They have the new Kirin 980 SoC, a chipset that is considered superior to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845, and they come with up to 8 GB of RAM (except Huawei Mate 20 offering up to 6 GB RAM). Honor V20 and Huawei Mate 20 feature an expandable storage, but only Honor V20 has a dedicated micro SD slot to use it without renouncing to the dual SIM capability. All of them come with Android Pie out of the box customized by EMUI 9.

Camera

We still had no chance to try it as it is not on sale yet, but Huawei Honor V20 offers the best rear camera department on the paper. It sports the new 48 MP sensor by Sony paired with a secondary 3D stereo camera able to capture depth info. Honor Magic 2 offers the most interesting front setup with a triple front camera including two depth sensors. Huawei Mate 20 is an excellent camera phone as well and it is the lonely device with an ultrawide lens in its triple camera.

Battery

With Honor V20 and Huawei Mate 20 having exactly the same battery capacity (4000 mAh), the software optimization will surely make the difference. Usually, Mate devices are optimized better than Honor phones, but we can not say the same for these devices until we test Honor V20.

Price

These devices belong to three near but different price ranges. Honor V20 will hit the shelves with a starting price of €460/$526, Honor Magic 2 costs €550/$630 and Huawei Mate 20 is available for €640/$732. With the actual prices, Honor V20 is surely the most interesting and it has the best value for money, even though, excluding the design, the best handset overall is the Huawei Mate 20.

Read More: Huawei unveils Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro: Kirin 980, triple rear cameras and more

Huawei Honor V20 vs Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate 20: PRO and CONS

Huawei Honor V20

PROS

Great design
Good price
Big battery
Great cameras
Nice hardware
Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Worse display

Honor Magic 2

PROS

Slider design
In-display fingerprint reader
Outstanding hardware
Six good cameras

CONS

Smaller battery

Huawei Mate 20

PROS

Bigger screen
Bigger battery
Good display
Stereo speakers

CONS

Expensive

Apple will reportedly start to assembly iPhone X models in India

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Dec 28, 2018

According to Reuter’s reports, Apple is ready to start assembling its high-end premium iPhone X series models in India at Foxconn’s facility in Sriperumbudur town, in Chennai commencing from early next year. Apple is said to be working on a collaborative effort with the local branch of Foxconn Chennai plant in assembling the premium flagship iPhones for the local market, but it’s unknown if the production will be limited to just assembly or will further involve component production in the country.

While Apple has been assembling the iPhone SE and iPhone 6S models in India through Whistron Corps plant in Bengaluru. Foxconn partnership will now receive the recently launched and more expensive iPhones, like the iPhone X. From a report, The Taiwanese Company is ready to invest an equivalent of $356 million in the project, which is expected to create more than 25,000 jobs for the populace.

This is a great move for Apple, because, in recent years, the government of India has placed an exorbitant charge on any imported smartphones, while charging lower import rates on smartphone parts, so as to ensure that producers build their devices in India and boost country’s manufacturing business.

To avoid these expensive charges, Apple has however thought it wise to start building the iPhone SE and the 6S devices in India. So far, the tech giant has been devising means of boosting its sales in the India market, but it expensive iPhones is not giving this company an opportunity to compete with lower-priced and fast-growing brands like the Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo and others which have dominated the market.

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Alldocube M8 with Helio X27, dual 4G-LTE, Big Battery now available on AliExpress for $129

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Dec 28, 2018

Alldocube stepped up its game with the launch of the Helio X27-powered M8 tablet. The tablet which has 20% bigger battery capacity than other same 8-inch tablets in the market. The tablet initially came with a price tag of $134.99 but you can now get it for $129.90 on AliExpress. The device will also become available on Amazon in January 2019 for those who’d prefer the US online retailer.

The Alldocube M8 tablet has as its main selling point the MediaTek Helio X27 flagship SoC which is said to bring 20% more firepower to the device. The company has released several videos showcasing the features the M8 will pack and possibly some of its fans are eagerly waiting to see what it really offers.

Further, the M8 tablet features an 8-inch display and is the first of the company’s products to sport the Helio X27 10-core SoC. Of course, all cores support 64bit while the Mali T880 MP4 GPU is powerful enough for almost every game out there. The device also runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS out-of-the-box. In addition, the M8 packs a big 5500mAh battery which certainly makes it stand out among other affordable 8-inch tablets in the market. The battery power is 20% more than its predecessor and could take you through a day’s usage. Also, the tablet supports phone calls as well as dual SIM and 4G/LTE. In terms of storage, there are 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. You can pick up the tablet on AliExpress from here. To find out more legitimate stores to buy the M8, keep an eye on Alldocube’s official site.

You can also join ALLDOCUBE’s New Year Giveaway and stand a chance to win freebies. Follow the brand on Facebook to find out how you can be one of the lucky winners.

Vivo NEX 5G Snapdragon 855 driven prototype displayed at media event

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Dec 28, 2018

During a Xinhua News Agency media conference, a prototype of the Vivo NEX 5G was kept on display at the Qualcomm booth. As expected, the handset is fueled by Snapdragon 855chipset which includes the X50 LTE modem which enables 5G connectivity on it.

During the recently held 2018 China Mobile Global Partner Conference, various smartphone manufacturer such as OPPO, Xiaomi and Vivo had showcased their 5G enabled smartphones. At that time too, Vivo had shown the 5G version of the Vivo NEX flagship phone. Now the same prototype has been showcased at the aforementioned media event.

In August, Vivo had confirmed that it had finished the development of the Vivo NEX 5G edition. Since it is a modified version of the original Snapdragon 845 powered Vivo NEX phone, engineers at Vivo have worked on architecture planning, motherboard stacking, RG and antenna design, and optimizing battery space to make it 5G ready.

Vivo is one of the earliest smartphone OEMs to develop 5G R&D in China. The 5G R&D layout was launched by the company soon after it was proposed International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In 2016, it established a 5G R&D center in Beijing and in 2017 it became one of the companies to contribute in 3GPP technology. Also in 2017, the Chinese manufacture launched a pre-research on 5G antennas and RF key technologies.

Read More: Will these new official photos convince you to buy the Vivo Z3?

The company is now aiming to launch pre-commercial smartphone terminals in 2019. Now that some of other Chinese companies such as Huawei, Xiaomi and OPPO have already announced their 5G prototype products, it appears that these firms will publicly display their 5G smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech expo that will be held at Barcelona, Spain in February.

There is no information available on whether the Vivo NEX 5G edition features updated specifications. The recently announced Vivo NEX Dual Display smartphone has 10 GB of RAM. It remains to be seen whether Vivo will be selling the NEX 5G phone with 10 GB of RAM.

Sony Xperia XA3 Plus/Ultra price and color variants leaked

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Dec 28, 2018

Sony had announced the Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra smartphones through the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January this year. The XA2 came with a 5.2-inch display whereas the Xperia XA2 Ultra featured a 6-inch screen. The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus handset with 6-inch display was announced in September. Rumors are rife that the Japanese tech giant will be announcing new smartphones at the beginning of the coming year. According to Droid Shout, Sony will be announcing Sony Xperia XA3, Xperia XA3 Plus and Xperia L3 at (CES) 2019 show. The publication has also shared the color variants and pricing of the upcoming large-sized Xperia XA model.

Multiple leaks have claimed that the Sony Xperia XA3 Ultra will be launching alongside Xperia XA3 and Xperia L3 at CES 2019. However, the publication has mentioned XA3 Plus instead of XA3 Ultra as the one of the Sony devices that are pegged to go official at CES 2019. Could this mean that Sony will releasing the Xperia XA3 Plus instead of XA3 Ultra? Newer leaks are expected to confirm on the names of the Sony phones that will be announced at CES 2019.

The publication has claimed that the handset will be carrying a price tag of 519 euros (~$595) in Europe. Also, the handset will be announced in color options such as Black, Gold and Silver.

Read More: Sony Xperia XZ4 Compact case images corroborate on previous leaks

There is no information available on the specifications of the Xperia XA3 Plus. The handset is expected to feature an 18:9 aspect ratio display like its predecessor. The Xperia XA2 Plus has Snapdragon 630 onboard. Hence, it is likely that the Japanese tech giant may opt for a more SoC such as Snapdragon 636 or Snapdragon 660 or higher. The Sony Xperia XA3 will be featuring smaller display, lesser RAM, smaller storage and a weaker battery than its larger sibling. However, it could be powered by the same SoC. The handset was spotted on Geekbench a few months ago with Snapdragon 660 chipset onboard.

The Sony Xperia L3 will be an entry-level smartphone. The handset is rumored to feature a 5.7-inch display that supports HD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio.

Xiaomi Poco F2 Geekbench listing reveals CPU and RAM

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Dec 28, 2018

A smartphone labelled as “Xiaomi POCO F2” has been spotted on Geekbench. The name of the smartphone suggests that it could be the successor of the well-received Poco F1 budget-friendly flagship phone from Xiaomi. As usual, the Geekbench listing of the Poco F2 has revealed key information on its CPU, RAM and OS.

The Poco F2 listing on Geekbench reveals that it is fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. The original Poco F1 also features the same chipset and RAM. The Poco F2 is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. In the single-core benchmarking test of Geekbench, the handset recorded a score of 2321. In the multi-core test, it has scored 7564.

Since the Poco F2 is equipped with the same processor and RAM as the predecessor model, it appears that it will be arriving with improvements in other departments such as display, camera and battery. The Poco F1 features a wider notch that houses a 20-megapixel selfie shooter and an IR sensor for dim-light facial recognition. Probably, the Poco F2 could be equipped with an improved display with smaller notch.

Flagship phones from Xiaomi have failed to gain popularity outside of China. Hence, the company reportedly established the Pocophone sub-brand to sell affordable flagship phones. The Poco F1 that features a polycarbonate build is the cheapest Snapdragon 845 chipset powered handset.

Read More: Buy Xiaomi Mi Play Smartphone For Just $199.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

Xiaomi has recently rolled out the Android 9 Pie update with MIUI 10 skin for the Poco F1. It is equipped with a 6.18-inch IPS LCD screen that supports full HD+ resolution and 18.7:9 aspect ratio. For photography, the Poco F1 has 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear. The back shell of the smartphone also features a fingerprint scanner. The handset includes a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4+.

The Poco F1 is selling with a very enticing price tag of Rs. 19,999 (~$286). Poco has recently released Kevlar back enabled Armoured Edition model for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB variant of the Poco F1. It is now selling with a price tag Rs. 23,999 (~$343).

As far as Xiaomi POCO F2 is concerned, it is advisable to wait for further leaks to confirm its existence and learn more about it features.

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Microsoft’s Surface Headphones and Surface Studio 2 to go on pre-sale in China in January

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Jeet

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Dec 28, 2018

Earlier this year in October, Microsoft launched two new products in China — Surface Headphone and Surface Studio 2. However, at that time, the company has not revealed the pricing and availability information.

Now, the company has updated the listing of both the devices on its online store indicating that both the devices will be available soon. The company has announced that the devices will be available for pre-sale from 3rd January. However, the pricing details still remain unknown.

Microsoft claims that the Surface Studio 2 is the “most powerful Surface ever.” It promises more “vibrancy, high graphics performance, and fast processing.” The company says that it is 38 percent brighter, with 22 percent more contrast.

It comes with a 28-inch PixelSense multi-touch 3:2 display and is powered by Intel Core i7-7820HQ 7th generation chipset, coupled with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 Graphics / GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 graphics.

It comes with either 16GB or 32GB RAM with 1TB or 2TB SSD. As for the camera, the device comes with a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper with support for Full HD video recording. There’s also a 3.5mm headset jack, Stereo 2.1 speakers with Dolby Audio Premium and dual microphones.

It comes with four USB 3.0 ports, Full-size SD card reader (SDXC) compatible, 1 x USB-C, and 1 Gigabit Ethernet port. For connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0 and Xbox Wireless. The device also comes with Surface Pen, Zero Gravity Hinge, and TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security.

The Microsoft Surface Headphones is the company’s first premium and smart headphones that is claimed to offer rich audio with 40mm Free Edge driver and hands-free calling. There’s also support for adjustable noise cancellation that features automatic pause and play function. It can even pause the movie or video you are watching when you remove them from your ears.

The Surface Headphones also comes with built-in Cortana digital assistant to offer proactive guidance, read emails and more. For charging, it has a USB Type-C port and also features a 3.5mm audio connector. As for the battery life, the company promises up to 15 hours of battery life on a single charge.

Apple files patent of different smartphone designs for a foldable iPhone

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Dec 28, 2018

Samsung recently demonstrated its foldable smartphone at Samsung Developers Conference 2018, which the company is all set to launch in early 2019. The South Korean giant is reportedly going to showcase the smartphone at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month.

Apart from Samsung, China-based Huawei is also going to launch its foldable smartphone next year. Now, a patent application from Apple reveals that the company is also looking to enter the foldable smartphones market.

Apple filed a patent in March of 2018 and which has now been publicly posted by the US Patent & Trademark Office. The patent shows that Apple is brainstorming various ways to make a foldable iPhone. The illustrations associated with the patent reveals a smartphone that folds both ways — inwards and outwards, known in the industry as fold-in or fold-out configurations.

In comparison, Samsung‘s flexible smartphone flexes only one way — inwards. As per the reports, this is because of unavailability of a screen that can stretch and survive a fold-out motion. However, Apple seems to be planning to do the same.

The patent describes the use of an OLED panel which makes a screen that can withstand multiple bends. Apple has slowly been switching away from LED since last year’s iPhone X. The company has also invented a coating, which combines a polymer with pigment flakes.

The coating once applied to an OLED panel (via spraying, dipping, or even printing), becomes a protective surface that can twist and turn without cracking or wearing easily.

The patent application means that the company is considering to create something but there’s no guarantee that it will be making the foldable iPhones. So, there’s no information available when the foldable iPhones could launch or if they will ever be made.

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Google Pixel 3 Lite, Pixel 3 Lite XL likely to launch in Q2 2019

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Dec 28, 2018

Recent reports have revealed that Google is working on budget-friendly versions of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. These devices are to release with Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite monikers. Fresh information shared by Android Police reveals that the search engine giant may unleash the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite smartphone in early spring.

Citing information received from a source that is familiar with Google’s plans, the publication has revealed that the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite will be available through Verizon in early spring 2019. This suggests that these handsets may get announced in April or May in the coming year.

In the previous month, the images of the Pixel 3 Lite and its key specifications were revealed by a Russian tech blog. The existence of the Pixel 3 XL Lite was known for the first time when reliable tipster @OnLeaks shared its renders along with Pixel 3 XL.

The Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite will be featuring 18.5:9 aspect ratio displays. The Pixel 3 Lite will be a smaller device with 5.5-inch display whereas the Pixel 3 XL Lite could be a bigger phone with 6-inch screen.

Read More: Google Pixel 3 DxOMark score puts it behind the Mi MIX 3 and HTC U12 Plus

The Pixel 3 Lite will be fueled by Snapdragon 670 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. Its other specs include12-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel front-facing camera, 32 GB of internal storage, Android 9 Pie OS and 2,915mAh battery. The Pixel 3 XL Lite may feature the same camera sensors that will be available on its smaller sibling. The larger device is rumored to carry a bigger internal storage and battery. Probably, it could be fueled by the Snapdragon 710 chipset.

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 Lite have respective starting prices of $799 and $899. Hence, there is a possibility that their Lite version could be priced around $400 and $500. In the U.S., the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite will be available through Verizon. These handsets could be also aimed towards emerging markets to expand its presence.

The BW-SDB0 Bluetooth Soundbar Goes Up For Pre-Order Carrying A Lowered Price Of $27.99 On Banggood

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Dec 28, 2018

Designed to deliver a deeply engaging audio experience, the Blitzwolf BW-SDB0 is an irresistible mini smart Bluetooth soundbar that works with both desktop as well as a laptop PC.

Despite sporting a compact and elegant design, the BW-SDB0 is capable of producing powerful sound with its 2*5W loudspeakers. Its angular design comprises appealing curves that are housed in a compact frame.

Aside from that, it is made using a high-quality iron mesh+PC material and features anti-skid silicone material for better grip. Moreover, it offers wireless as well as wired connectivity with button control. The BW-SDB0 offers wide full frequency output with adjustable bass, alto, and treble balance.

On top of that, the BW-SDB0 soundbar adopts Bluetooth version 3.0 to enable wireless connectivity up to a distance of 10m. In Bluetooth mode, the device facilitates the hand-free calling feature. the device has two more modes including clock mode and FM.

While a regular soundbar would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, the Blitzwolf BW-SDB0 has now gone up for pre-order bearing a heavily discounted price tag of just $27.99 on Banggood. Note that this 30 percent drop in the device’s retail price of $39.99 will be valid only for the first 100 pieces.

The next 300 pieces will sell for $27.99, while the remaining 400 pieces will set you back $31.99. There’s more for you to cheer about!

Those purchasing the BW-SDB0 will be eligible to win an in-ear earphone worth $19.9. After purchasing the Blitzwolf branded Bluetooth soundbar, you just need to click the line, show the order and comments and Banggood will randomly select five lucky winners, whose names will be revealed on the official Blitzwolf Facebook page on January 5th, 2019.

Note that 173 pre-orders were already placed at the time of writing. You can head straight to this link to grab the discount without wasting time.

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GearBest Is Now Offering Great Deals On Products From Alfawise And Junsun [Coupon Inside]

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Dec 28, 2018

Deemed as one of China’s best online electronics stores, GearBest offers cell phones, sporting goods, home appliances and a wide selection of other electronic gadgets at unbeatable prices.
Staying true to its reputation, GearBest is now offering noteworthy discounts on select items that usually carry steep price tags. So without further ado, let us head straight to the details.

Alfawise U30 DIY Desktop 3D Printer

The U30 is an irresistible 3D printer that has been designed keeping both professionals and amateurs in mind. The printer trains hands-on ability and its assembly takes only about an hour to complete.

Much to the delight of DIY enthusiasts, the Alfawise U30 offers high cost-performance ratio, coupled with a large build volume of 220 x 220 x 250mm. More importantly, this feature-laden 3D printer has now gone up for sale bearing a heavily discounted price tag of just $175.99 on GearBest.
This is a significant 28 percent reduction in the printer’s original asking price of $245.99. You can follow this link to check out more details about the Alfawise U30 and take advantage of the aforesaid discount, which will be valid for the remaining 266 pieces of the 3D printer for ten days.

Alfawise KW88 Pro 3G Smartwatch Phone

The market is brimming with all sorts of smartwatches that boasts an array of impressive features; however, these fitness gadgets don’t come cheap. If you are looking for a feature-laden smartwatch that doesn’t cost a bomb, you might want to take a gander at the Alfawise KW88 Pro.

The KW88 Pro is a smartwatch phone that features a 1.39 inch AMOLED display with a high screen resolution of 400 x 400 pixels. It has a powerful MTK6580 processor paired with 1GB of RAM and it offers a hearty 16GB of internal storage capacity.
While you’d normally expect a smartwatch phone offering comparable features to carry a steep price tag, the Alfawise KW88 Pro can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $96.99 on GearBest. This is a 29% drop in the device’s original asking price of $135.96.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GBXPKW88 to get an extra $4 off at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the KW88 Pro further down to only $97.22 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before placing your order.

Regrettably, there were only 96 pieces of the black color version of the Alfawise KW88 Pro remaining at the time of writing. Note that the promo is slated to end in just 6 days. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo wraps up.

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Junsun A900 Car DVR Camera

The A900 car DVR offers a broaden rearview through streaming media to ensure driver’s safety. It comes with a built-in 3G and Wi-Fi so that the driver can stay in touch with family and friends or access fast web browsing even while on the go. The device lets you connect your smartphone via Wi-Fi or a Hotspot.

The market is brimming with steeply priced car DVRs, but much to the delight of those living on a tight budget the Junsun A900 car DVR camera has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price tag of just $109.99 on GearBest. This is a 20 percent decrease in the device’s original selling price of $137.24.
It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the discount will only be valid for the remaining 185 black-tinted pieces of the Junsun branded car DVR camera. Since the promo is slated to end in just two days, you can head straight to this link to avail the discount without wasting time.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Play Smartphone For Just $199.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Dec 28, 2018

Xiaomi made its long-awaited Mi Play smartphone available to the public earlier this month. As expected, the phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans and tech buffs who fancy using feature-laden smartphones.

On the downside, the Mi Play failed to garner a similar level of popularity among cost-conscious who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartphone. In a bid to make the recently launched smartphone available to those living on a tight budget, the Chinese electronics company is now offering the Mi Play for a heavily discounted price on GeekBuying.

We will not only divulge more details about the aforesaid discount but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during checkout. So without wasting more time, let’s delve straight into details.

The Xiaomi Mi Play would normally set you back $279.99 on online and offline stores, but in a bid to make the phone available to those living on a tight budget, Xiaomi is now offering it for just $227.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 19 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price. But there’s more for you to cheer about.
Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_ELCKWJOI at the time of checking out in order to save more money. The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $28 off and brings the already lowered retail price of the Mi Play smartphone further down to only $199.99 before you proceed to checkout.

Despite now bearing a heavily discount price tag, the Xiaomi Mi Play is an irresistible smartphone that sports an eye-catching 5.84-inch display with an FHD+ screen resolution of 2280×1080 pixels. The phone is powered by Helio P35, Octa-core, Octa core, 2.3GHz processor and it packs a competent IMG GE8320 GPU, under the hood.

Moreover, the Mi Play ships with 4GB of RAM and it offers 64GB of onboard storage capacity that can be expanded up to 256GB. On the photography front, it houses a 12.0MP+12.0MP dual camera setup on the back and an 8.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting.

The dual-SIM smartphone runs MIUI 10 based on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a robust 2900mAh battery that delivers standby time of about 2-3 days. On top of that, the Mi Play features a slew of useful sensors including geomagnetic, gyro, accelerometer, ambient light sensors, and distance sensor.

You can follow this link to check out the full specifications and grab the discount before the promotion comes to an end.

Top-Branded Phablets Have Gone Up For Sale Carrying Lowered Prices On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Check Out GearBest’s 2018 New Year Lighting Flash Sale

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Dec 28, 2018

There’s no dearth for choices for those who fancy watching their favorite videos or playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device. Much to the chagrin of cost-conscious buyers, these devices usually carry steep price tags.

GearBest is now offering big discounts on select smartphones and phablets in a bid to make these feature-rich mobile devices that sport eye-catching displays available to those living on a tight budget. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus 4G Phablet (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

This Xiaomi branded 4G phablet features an extra large 10.1-inch FHD display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution for a superior video watching experience. It packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core processor along with Adreno 512 GPU, under the hood for seamless photo editing and casual gaming.

The Mi 4 Plus would usually set you back a pretty penny, but Xiaomi is now offering it for a dropped price of just $279.99 on GearBest. Aside from taking advantage of this 26 percent reduction in the device’s retail price of $377.75, you can save more money by using coupon code GB_XM4P64BJ at checkout.
The coupon helps you save an extra $10 off by reducing the phablet’s already lowered selling price to just $278.55. Note that the discount will be specifically valid for the remaining 92 pieces of the black color version of the Mi Pad 4 Plus phablet for three days. You can follow this link to grab the discount before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro 4G Phablet (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

As a phablet, the Mi 8 Pro sports a mammoth 6.21-inch display with a screen resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 2.8GHz processor and it ships with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage capacity.

While its awe-inspiring features justify the steep $673.74 price tag the Mi 8 Pro phablet usually carries, you can now buy it for a dropped price of just $509.99 on GearBest. This 18 percent discount will be valid for the remaining 300 pieces of the device’s transparent color version.
If you are interested in checking out the full specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro 4G phablet and avail the discount, all you need to do is to head straight this link without wasting time. Note that the promo will come to an end in five days.

Nokia X7 4G Phablet (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

HMD Global made the long-awaited Nokia X7 phablet available to the public earlier this month. The well-received phablet comes with a 6.18 inches FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, the phablet packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor along with an Adreno 616 graphics processing unit.
While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a top-branded phablet that offers comparable features, the Nokia X7 has gone up for sale bearing a considerably reduced price tag of just $319.99 on GearBest. This is a 17 percent drop in the device’s original selling price of $384.71.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the coveted phablet from Nokia and avail the discount, which will be valid for the midnight blue, black, silver and red color versions of the phablet for a limited period of time.

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Once again Alldocube takes us on a tour of the Alldocube X mass production

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Dec 28, 2018

Alldocube is trying to elicit interests in its upcoming tablet, the Alldocube X by all means possible. The company has released several promotional materials ahead of the official release of the tablet. Just recently, we were shown a video of the device’s behind-the-scenes production process. Alldocube has now released another video which shows the device is in mass production and may soon be released into the market.

The video takes us through a tour of the production factory, showing several units of the Alldocube X that are being assembled by humans. The tablet stands out as a result of its striking resemblance to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. It packs a 2.5K AMOLED display which is outstanding for an affordable tablet. Alldocube X is also positioning to be the best affordable media tablet on the market with other entertainment features like AKG HiFi sound chip for quality sound output. There is also a 4K video playback and HDR support to embrace the absolutely stunning feast to the eyes. Most importantly, it is fired by a mammoth 8,000mAh battery to make sure that there is all-day long juice to power your entertainment.

In terms of design, the tablet features an ultra-slim design with 6.9mm industry-leading thinness. It weighs just 500g despite the big battery and this makes it feel comfortable when held. The tablet And it’s all-metal, the look is premium and classic. Having the fingerprint sensor placed on the right side gives you exclusive access to it and protects your data’s safety. The sleek tablet packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM in the offer and supports up to 128GB of MicroSD expansion. In terms of connectivity, it comes with a USB-C port to charge and equally has OTG support. The tablet also supports WiFi and PE+2.0 quick charge.

You can check out more details of the Alldocube X from here

Get Top-Branded Smart Watches For Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Check Out GeekBuying’s Amazfit Flash Deals

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Dec 28, 2018

Looking for a feature-laden fitness gadget that can keep track of your health and monitor various activities without emptying your pocket? GeekBuying’s got your back.

Amazfit has teamed up with GeekBuying in a bid to make high-end smartwatches available to fitness purists who are living on a tight budget. Dubbed as ‘Amazfit Flash Deals,’ the promo high-end smartwatches that you can buy for considerably lowered prices.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discounts, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Version

Marketed as the latest Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Version, this Amazfit watch does not resort to using a round screen like the Amazfit pace. The Amazfit Bip Lite Version is backed by a robust 190mAh lithium polymer battery that delivers standby time of 45 days.

The watch carries IP68 water resistant certificate that makes it a great choice for various occasions. Moreover, it employs Sony 28nm GPS module for GPS and Glonass dual core positioning to keep track of your activities.
While these features completely justify the Xiaomi $125.99 price tag the Amazfit Bip Lite Version smartwatch usually carries, you can now buy for a lowered price of just $66.99 on GeekBuying. You can even extend this 47 percent discount simply by using coupon code GIZ_QAFVOYPR.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $3 by reducing the original asking price of the Amazfit Bip Lite Version to just $63.99. You can head straight to this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the watch before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Huami Amafit Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 Version

Sporting an easily readable 1.34 inch, capacitive touchscreen display with a high resolution of 320×320 pixel, the Amazfit Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 Version is simply irresistible. The watch carries a 5ATM water resistant that enables it to withstand water pressure of 50m so you can wear it while swimming as well.

The Huami Amafit Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 adopts a reflective display technology to ensure the dial always stays bright without the black screen. Moreover, the watch comes with eleven kinds of sports patterns including running, walking, outdoor riding, swimming pool, open water swimming and lots more.
The Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores, but you can now buy it for just $169.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 39 percent drop in the device’s original selling price of $169.99.

Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_QAFVOYPR to save $3 more at checkout. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the watch further down to just $166.99 by applying the coupon.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which is valid for the English version of the watch. Note that the promo is slated to end in eleven days.

Huami Amazfit Verge 3 Smart Watch

The Amazfit Verge 3 sports an extra large 1.3 Inch AMOLED color screen with high resolution of 360×360 pixels. Despite its bigger screen, the watch fits the width of the wrist of the wearer without any sort of uneasiness.

The screen displays various information when the wearer raises the wrist. Moreover, the Amazfit Verge 3 can be connected to several smart home devices in the Xiaomi ecosystem including robot vacuum cleaners, air conditioners, electric fans, rice cookers etc.

The Verge 3 smartwatch usually carries a $259.99 price tag but as part of its latest promo, GeekBuying is offering a considerable discount on the device’s retail price. As a result, you can now pre-order this feature-laden smartwatch for a dropped price of just $159.99.

But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GIZ_QAFVOYPR to get an extra $3 off at the time of checking out. By applying the above-mentioned coupon, you can reduce the device’s selling price to just $156.99.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Verge 3 and grab the discount, which will be valid for the deep gray, blue and white color versions of the smartwatch. It is worth noting that the promo will come to an end in just two days.

Nokia 9 case renders reaffirm penta-lens camera setup

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Dec 28, 2018

Nokia 9 is trending on the path of becoming just more than an advertised product, though still void of recognition from the phone’s manufacturer, the purported Nokia 9 according to leaks will come with a Penta-camera set up that might bring Nokia “PureView” to a different level.

From a new case render leaks today, featuring different angles of the supposed Nokia 9. The render shares similarities with the former case render that has been seen. All render poses seven holes for housing five cameras set up, one optic sensor and a flash, a mic-hole is positioned just above the Penta-camera set in these recent leaks and the previous renders. Moreover, these renders do not display the front of the device, which was only featured in the supposed OnLeaks renders. However, with these series of renders, we might be expecting a finishing design of the Nokia 9. As at November, there was a leak of a full Computer Aided Diagram (CAD) render of the Nokia 9, and for all we know, these featured renders could be based mainly on those renders and basically a Nokia device. However, since the three models have been officially certified for Bluetooth, definitely a real Nokia should be around the corner.

Following the company’s trademark registration back in August, this device is believed to feature the “PureView” branding. Also, rumour has it that it will be powered by a Snapdragon 845 CPU, 8GB of RAM for the smooth running of the device, a 5.9-inch quality High Definition display (QHD) coupled with 18:9 aspect ratio and an in-display fingerprint at the rear. Several sources have disclosed that the device will be launched in the latter part of January 2019.