Canalys Chinese smartphone market data for 2018 shows significant decline

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Jan 28, 2019

Market research firm Canalys today announced its annual shipment data for the Chinese smartphone market for 2018. The data shows that the Chinese market experienced the most dramatic decline in shipment in its entire history. The industry recorded an estimated gross shipment of 396 million units, shrinking the overall market size to the level before 2014.

The data shows the top five mobile phone manufacturers still continue to grow, obviously at the detriment of smaller OEMs. Their combined market share grew significantly from 73% in 2017 to 88% in 2018. Despite the decline, Huawei still ranked number one in market share with an estimated 15% increase in shipment YoY. Another company whose shipments increased tremendously is Vivo with a 9% growth compared to 2017. OPPO still maintained its second spot but the gap between OPPO and Vivo shrunk from 10 million to 2 million units. Vivo’s rise is strongly connected to the company’s innovative products such as the Vivo NEX etc.

Xiaomi came in at the fourth spot with a slight increase in its market share from last year. While Apple is the only international brand still making a mark in the Chinese market but with a decline in its market share. Apple’s gross shipments fell for the third consecutive year and this is linked to the rise of Chinese brands who offer quality flagship phones at almost half the price of Apple’s own flagships.

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Pop-up selfie camera phone, the Vivo NEX “discontinued” in India

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 28, 2019

The Vivo NEX is known for its selfie camera which slides out the top of the device thanks to an electric motor. The design was Vivo’s solution to an all-screen device with “no-bezels”. Reports say Vivo will no longer sell the phone in India.

The NEX is imported into India but a source revealed to 91Mobiles that Vivo will no longer bring it into the country. Vivo is also planning to clear the remaining stock it has on its hands. Seeing as the NEX is less than a year old, it is surprising why Vivo has decided to stop selling it. Our guess is that it was probably not well-received as they expected. However, there are reports that it is because another pop-up selfie camera phone is on the way.

The second pop-up selfie camera phone is the Vivo V15 Pro, a successor to the Vivo V11 Pro. We do not expect the V15 Pro to be a flagship phone since its predecessor isn’t one. The V11 Pro does pack some high-end features such as a Super-AMOLED display and an in-display fingerprint scanner but it is powered by the Snapdragon 660 processor which is a mid-range chipset.

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Nubia executive confirms 5G smartphone will launch this year

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 28, 2019

Some Chinese smartphone manufacturers have already confirmed they will launch 5G smartphones this year. Xiaomi, Vivo, and Huawei are examples. Today, Nubia has also announced it will launch a 5G phone this year.

Nubia-X-featured — Nubia’s next flagship may be its first 5G phone

The announcement was made by Ni Fei, CEO of Nubia, at an interview. According to the top executive, Nubia has been working on 5G technology as far back as 2016 and has received patents for some of its technologies. They had a test run last year and are ready to launch a product for consumers this year.

He also revealed they worked with Qualcomm during development and were able to achieve some key technological breakthroughs with the Snapdragon 855 and Snapdragon X50 5G modem.

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Redmi X leaked poster hints February 15 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 28, 2019

The Redmi Note 7 is the first smartphone to go official after the Redmi brand was established as a separated brand. In the coming month, the Chinese manufacturer will be announcing the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone. A leaked poster of the Redmi X smartphone has surfaced on Weibo. The poster only reveals two things about the smartphone. First, it will come equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner and the second is that it will be announced on Feb. 15.

The Chinese text below the large-sized Redmi X translates to “national screen fingerprint scanner mobile phone.” There is no information available on the specifications of the smartphone. Redmi is reportedly working on a Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powered smartphone.

Could it be the Redmi X phone? There is no direct evidence to prove it. Since the leaked poster only highlights the in-screen fingerprint scanner feature than the performance prowess of the Redmi X, it does not seem to be a SD855 powered flagship phone. However, it could be a better phone than the Redmi Note 7 or Note 7 Pro that feature rear-mounted fingerprint scanners. The Snapdragon 660 chipset powers the Note 7 whereas the Note 7 Pro could be fueled by Snapdragon 710 chipset. Probably, the Snapdragon 710 could be the chipset that will power the Redmi X phone.

Redmi is yet to confirm on the existence of Redmi X phone. Hence, it is recommended to wait for newer reports to confirm whether such a really exists. Also, Redmi is yet to confirm a launch date for the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The smartphone will come equipped with 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor instead of the 48-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor found on the Note 7.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 9 February launch hinted; May debut with triple rear cameras and in-screen fingerprint sensor

The Redmi Note 7 has a notched display of 6.3 inches. The Snapdragon 660 powers the phone with up to 6 GB of RAM. It comes with an internal storage of up to 64 GB. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie is available preinstalled on the device. The rear side of the phone features 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. For shooting selfies, it has a selfie camera of 13-megapixel. It is packed with a 4,000mAh battery that is enabled with support for rapid charging through USB-C. Redmi is expected to debut the new 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the Note 7 with a price tag of 1,399 Yuan (~$203) later this week.

OnePlus 6T users complaining of sudden battery drain

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Simranpal Singh

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Jan 28, 2019

It seems, nowadays OnePlus devices are running from some bad days. Recently, OnePlus 5/5T devices got bootloop issues after updating to Android 9.0 Pie. Now, OnePlus 6T users are complaining about a sudden battery drain inside their handsets. There are many different complaints that users have posted on the Reddit.

Some users have complained that they are having this issue for a couple of days. Their device’s battery has been cut off in half over the past few days. Users even troubleshooted their device using appropriate steps and guides, but nothing availed to respite. Mainly, users tried to enable background restrictions, clearing cache, updating phone to the latest build and a few other things.

While other user revealed that his total screen-on time has tremendously decreased from 6-7 hours to about 4 hours. Another user said that his OnePlus 6T is also suffering from heating problem along with sudden battery drain. Although in the end, some users managed to solve the issue by factory resetting their phone.

Overall, many users are reeling from similar kind of problems on OnePlus 6T. Despite the fact that it carries the largest battery of 3700 mAh capacity on any OnePlus device, the overall standby time has reduced significantly.

Read More: Honor V20 vs OnePlus 6T vs Vivo NEX Dual Display: Specs Comparison

The reason is still unknown, but the users are continuously sharing their problems on Reddit. There might be some underlying issue that is causing such a battery discharge. We expect OnePlus to roll out an update fixing this battery bug. Moreover, users who don’t want to wait for an official update, they can factory reset their device to cure the sudden battery discharge on OnePlus 6T.

Well, how many users are having a similar problem on their OnePlus 6T device?

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Xiaomi users want battery life to be a priority in the next MIUI 11 iteration

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 28, 2019

Xiaomi has once again revealed that MIUI research and development has commenced and was seeking the opinion of fans on what they expect from the new system. One of the respondents mentioned battery life and power saving as the two most important features he expects the new MIUI version to come with. That comment turned out to be a very popular one as it has generated over 11000 likes.

The popularity of the comment isn’t really much of a surprise as those are some of the most important considerations for most phone users. Most times, a new operating system version usually brings new features, some of which lead to quicker battery drain as a result of new tasks for the phone to handle. Other respondents mention features such as night mode, smarter OS, and features similar to iOS shortcuts among others.

Xiaomi had earlier hinted last year that its focus will be on real needs of users in the development of MIUI 11. The company further stated that the focus on MIUI 11 will not be on making a big difference in the user interface between MIUI 10 and MIUI 11. Instead, the design will be focused on the real needs of consumers. The rollout is still months away but we believe the next-gen custom ROM will bring impressive features.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 February launch hinted; May debut with triple rear cameras and in-screen fingerprint sensor

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 28, 2019

Xiaomi President Lin Bin and CEO Lei Jun have constantly teasing the number “9120” on Weibo. The Weibo post by Xiaomi’s Product Director Tang Weng Thomas that reads “the year of 9102 will be Mi 9 (translated text)” has sparked to rumors that the Mi smartphone will be debuting on Feb. 19.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has been releasing hits new Weibo posts through an unknown Mi device which suggests that the company could be gearing up to introduce the Mi 9. Rumors have it that compared to previous years, the Mi 9 will be debuting earlier this year. At the same time, leaked Mi 9 teasers are now doing rounds on Weibo. The teasers do not neither reveal the exact launch date nor the February arrival of the Xiaomi Mi 9. However, the leaked posters do reveal the key features of the Xiaomi Mi 9.

The below posters show that the Xiaomi Mi 9 will be arriving with triple rear cameras. Also, it will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. Earlier this month, Lei Jun had teased that the Mi 9 would be equipped with faster charging technology.

Previous leaks have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 9 with 6.4-inch AMOLED display. The Snapdragon 855 will power the phone with up to 6 GB of RAM. It may include 3,500mAh battery. It may feature Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 3D ToF lens equipped with triple camera setup and 24-megapixel frontal shooter.

Read More: Xiaomi’s latest stunt sees the Redmi Note 7 being used as a chopping board

The Feb. 19 date is just ahead of Samsung’s Feb. 20 unveil event that it will be using to announce the Galaxy S10 series. Some rumors claim that the South Korean company will also unleash its first foldable phone to the world. Samsung’s foldable phone may look like a conventional smartphone, but when opened like a book, its 7.3-inch inner display. There is a possibility that Xiaomi will debut its foldable phone on Feb. 19 before Samsung reveals its foldable device. Xiaomi’s foldable device has a unique dual-folding design which makes it possible to fold it from left and right sides. There is no confirmation on whether Xiaomi’s foldable device will be called Xiaomi Mi Dual Flex or Xioami Mi MIX Flex or will have some other name.

It remains to be seen whether Xiaomi introduces Mi 9 or its foldable phone on Feb. 19. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further teasers from the company to know more on Feb. 19 launch.

LG Mobile rumored to cease operations in the Philippines

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Simranpal Singh

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Jan 28, 2019

Amid of various futuristic smartphone announcements with leading technologies, LG is expected to pull-off its mobile operation chords in the Philippines. According to a Filipino source, it has been revealed that LG is set to cease its mobile operations in the country. As per the source, LG hasn’t revealed any new device after the LG G7 ThinQ, and even LG V40 ThinQ didn’t get introduced in the Philippines.

LG has not confirmed anything but a company’s executive has dropped some beans on the latest developments. As per executive, LG will soon officially make an announcement regarding the current situation. If LG goes away officially, then the Filipino fans won’t be able to enjoy the latest phones from the company. They have to get it from a third party seller which will be a costly affair.

From past some months, LG’s mobile division has been struggling to churn out some profits. It is the only division of LG which is running negative. Now, these developments have cleared the surface from LG Mobile’s deteriorating financial condition.

Read More: BOE technology edges past LG as it coasts closer to Samsung in AMOLED panel supply

Although, globally LG is speculated to be coming with a foldable display device at MWC 2019. They will even showcase 5G enabled device packed with 4000 mAh battery and Snapdragon 855 at an event in Barcelona next month. Later this year, LG G8 ThinQ is also set to unveil with Snapdragon chipset and a notched display. It will come with a significant revamp than the LG G7 ThinQ which was launched last year.

There are no more details available regarding the speculated LG Mobile’s exit from the Philippines.

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Realme C1 2019 with 32GB internal storage launched in India, price starts at Rs. 7,499 ($105)

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Jeet

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Jan 28, 2019

Realme teased its new smartphone launch a few days back and today, the company has finally launched the smartphone. Realme has launched a new variant of its entry-level Realme C1 smartphone, which now comes with larger internal storage capacity.

While the standard variant of the Realme C1 comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage, the 2019 edition comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The company has also announced another variant which packs 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.

The phone has touted by the company as ‘Entertainment Ka Boss’ and will first go on sale in India through online marketplace Flipkart on 5th February. While the 2GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 7,499 (~$105), the 3GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 8,499 (~$119). It will soon be available for purchase through offline channels as well.

Except for the internal storage, most of the phone’s specifications remains the same as the standard model. It features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD notched display that carries support for HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels and offers 19:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the modest Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset. The 2019 edition models come with either 2GB/3GB RAM and pack 32GB of internal storage. The phone is also equipped with a dedicated microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.

Coming to the camera department, the horizontally arranged dual rear camera on the backside of the Realme C1 features a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The notch of the smartphone houses a 5-megapixel AI driven selfie camera that also doubles up for AI facial recognition.

The usual connectivity features like dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack and micro-USB port are available on the smartphone. The phone runs ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is powered by a 4,230mAh battery.

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 7 protective case now on sale for 29 Yuan ($4)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 28, 2019

During the Redmi Note 7 launch event on January 10, Xiaomi also unveiled a protective case specially built for the sleek model. According to Lei Jun, many persons loath the rear fingerprint sensor and even the CEO doesn’t like it as well. Thus, the design of the Redmi Note7’s protective case adopts a design with several holes on the body in addition to the camera and fingerprint sensor opening. The design is meant to mask the fingerprint sensor. What they probably did not plan for is the beautiful design that it ended up with.

The protective case has an ultra-thin body that is just 0.8mm thick and made from PC material. It utilizes a unique mesh design which brings anti-slip and anti-skid features.

The protective case is presently on sale at Xiaomi mall for 29 yuan ($4). It comes in four different attractive colours- red, yellow, blue and black.

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Nokia 6.1, 5.1 and 3.1 prices slashed in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 28, 2019

HMD Global had introduced the 2018 editions of the Nokia 6.1, Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1 smartphones in India in the second quarter of 2018. The Nokia 6.1 (2018) was launched with a price tag of Rs. 16,999 for its 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM edition. Its higher model with 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM was launched for Rs. 18,999. The Nokia 5.1 was made available with a price tag of Rs. 12,999 while the entry-level Nokia 2.1 costed Rs. 9,999 at launch. These phones are now available with reduced prices on Amazon India.

There is no official confirmation yet on the new price cuts on the Nokia 6.1, Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1 phones. On Amazon India, the 32 GB and 64 GB editions of the Nokia 6.1 are respectively priced at Rs. 13,989 (~$196) and Rs. 11,879 (~$165). The Nokia 5.1 is listed for Rs. 10,790 (~$150) on the retailer site whereas the Nokia 3.1 is available for Rs. 8,558 (~$120).

The Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1 smartphone users in India will be treated with Android 9 Pie within this quarter. The Finnish firm has already released the Pie update for Nokia 6.1 users.

Read More: MWC 2019: Nokia 9 PureView launches February 24, brings along punch-hole Nokia 6.2/Nokia 8.1 Plus

The Nokia 6.1 has a 5.5-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 630 chipset powers the smartphone. A 16-megapixel camera is present on the rear panel of the smartphone and a camera of 8-megapixel is present on the front. If is fueled by 3,000mAh battery.

The Nokia 5.1 is fitted with a 5.5-inch 18:9 display which also delivers full HD+ resolution. The MediaTek Helio P18 is present under its hood. There rear shell of the phone features a 16-mgepaixel camera. For capturing selfies, it has a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. It is packed with a 2,970mAh battery.

The Nokia 3.1 comes with a 5.2-inch 18:9 display that produces full HD+ resolution. It is powered by MediaTek MT6750 chipset. For photography, it features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a frontal shooter of 8-megapixel. It draws power from 2,990mAh battery.

Buy CHUWI LapBook 14.1 Air And Binai G14pro Notebook At Unbeatable Prices On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 28, 2019

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your bucks, Banggood is now doling out big discounts on the CHUWI LapBook 14.1 Air and offering the Binai G14pro laptop at a reasonable price.

Aside from having an unmissable opportunity to get their hands on these feature-laden CHUWI LapBook Air at a lowered price, Banggood users can avail an extra discount by using a specific coupon code at checkout. We’ll talk about that in just a bit.

CHUWI LapBook 14.1 Air Laptop

Sporting an eye-catching 14.1-inch IPS display with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a high resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, the LapBook Air is an irresistible laptop.

It packs a powerful Intel Apollo Lake N3450 processor along with an Intel HD Graphics Gen9 graphics processing unit, under the hood.

This variant of the laptop comes with 8GB of DDR3L RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of expandable internal storage capacity (up to 128GB).
The CHUWI LapBook Air would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores, but you can now buy it for just $359.99 on Banggood.

This is an 18 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $439.99. On top of that, you can use coupon code 19BGCAIR to get an extra 9 percent off before placing your order.

Those who are willing to shell out an extra $2.09 can buy a Standard Smooth Laptop Notebook Keyboard along with the CHUWI LapBook Air laptop. You can buy the two items for just $362.08.

You can head straight to this link in order to grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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Binai G14pro Notebook

The Binai G14pro Notebook is powered by an Intel Cherry Trail X5 Z8350 processor which delivers maximum high-efficiency power thanks to its ultra-low-voltage platform and quad-core processing.

Moreover, the notebook adopts Intel Turbo Boost technology to offer dynamic extra power everytime you need it.

The Binai G14pro features a mammoth 14.0-inch FHD LED display with a screen resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels for an immersive viewing experience.

The device ships with 4GB of DDR3L RAM and offers 64GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite photos, videos, and other multimedia content. It is backed by a robust 6000mAh battery.
The Binai G14pro Notebook houses a 2.0MP front-mounted camera for video chatting. Moreover, you can connect the notebook to an HDTV or an HD monitor and set up dual screens next to each other in order to expand the pictures.

The silver color version of the Binai G14pro Notebook carries a $244.99 price tag on Banggood. You can visit this link to buy this coveted laptop without wasting time since there were only three units remaining at the time of writing.

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Buy Myinnov MKJI9x TWS Earbuds At A Lowered Price Of Only $15.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 28, 2019

Music lovers, rejoice! GeekBuying recently launched the ‘TWS Earbuds Sale,’ wherein the Chinese online store is doling out massive discounts on a wide selection of earphones and speakers.

Aside from that, GeekBuying is giving avid gamers a chance to get their hands on a slew of gaming accessories at lowered prices, as part of its recently kicked-off promo.

The items included in this event have been separated into different categories including Best Offers, Earphones & Speakers and Gaming Accessories.

Each of the aforesaid sections features top-branded items that you can buy without emptying your pockets.

We’ll take a gander at the Myinnov MKJI9x TWS dual Bluetooth 5.0 earbuds, which is placed under the ‘Earphones & Speakers’ section carrying a lowered price tag.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout.

Myinnov MKJI9x TWS Earbuds

The MKJI9x adopts the latest Bluetooth v5.0 technology to double the speed of the sound transmission. This enhances the anti-interference performance while providing more stability to the connection.

Moreover, it ensures each game-playing and calling is in real time and even deflect sound delays. Despite being loaded with an impressive array of features, the MKJI9x is lightweight and comfortably fits the earbuds, thanks to its ergonomic design.

Its one-of-a-kind design involves one step less when it comes to wearing the earbuds.
The BT v5.0 technology ensures a reliable, and instant connection for various mobile devices including the iPhone 6, 6s, 6 Plus, 7, 8 Plus, X, Xs and a slew of Samsung-branded phones.

Furthermore, the Myinnov MKJI9x TWS earbuds come with a pocket-sized charging case that comprises a built-in 400 mAH battery. After a full charge, the device works for about 3-4 hours.

Like a slew of other steeply-priced music accessories available in the market today, The Myinnov MKJI9x doesn’t come cheap. Thanks to GeekBuying latest promotion, you can now buy it for just $19.99.

This is a 33 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $29.99. On top of that, you can apply coupon code GIZ_CYMKDAQV and get an extra $4 off before placing the order.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered selling price of the Myinnov MKJI9x further down to just $15.99 during the checkout process.

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

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Redmi could launch 128GB storage variant of Redmi Note 7 this week in China

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Jeet

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Jan 28, 2019

Earlier this month, Redmi Note 7 smartphone was launched in China — the first device from Redmi after it split from the parent company Xiaomi to work independently. The phone comes with 32GB and 64GB of internal storage but it seems that 128GB storage variant is launching soon.

Recently, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun started a survey to know which is the most popular Redmi Note 7 variant. The poll also includes two unreleased models with 128GB internal storage — 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM. While the 4GB + 128GB model has been approved by TENAA, the 6GB + 128GB model emerged as a fan favorite.

Now, it seems that the company is all set to launch the 128GB storage model of Redmi Note 7 in China this week. It could launch either of the two — 4GB RAM + 128GB storage or 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. Previous reports indicate that the phones will be priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$206) and 1,599 Yuan (~$235) respectively.

Redmi Note 7 comes with a premium glass body and a massive screen-to-body ratio thanks to the waterdrop notch display. It features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display carries support for 450-nits brightness, 1,500:1 contrast ratio, sun legibility, and eye protection mode.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core chipset with 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. It also comes with a dedicated microSD card slot allowing users to expand the storage capacity.

Redmi has focused on offering a premium photography experience with this budget smartphone. The device comes with an f/1.8 aperture 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary camera with artificial intelligence technology.

On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel camera housed in the display notch. It is also equipped with features like AI Smart Beauty and AI face unlock. The Redmi Note 7 is equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack and features an infrared blaster which makes it possible to use it as a remote control. A fingerprint scanner resides of the backside of the smartphone.

As for the software, the smartphone is running Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 out-of-the-box. The phone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology. With an 18W fast charger, which needs to be purchased separately, the phone can be fully charged in just 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Huawei P30, P30 Pro and P30 Lite codenames could be Elle, Vogue and Marie Claire

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 28, 2019

Three new Huawei devices with model numbers such as VOG-L29, ELE-L29 and MAR-LX1M have been certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission in Russia. In the past, EEC listings for Huawei phones had always carried their product names. However, the names of the aforementioned Huawei models haven’t appeared on EEC. A Russian tech publication claims that these could be the codenames of the upcoming Huawei P30 and these names could be based on fashion magazines. Hence, it is speculated that the P30, P30 Pro and P30 Lite could be codenamed as Elle, Vogue and Marie Claire.

In December, an Israeli tech journalist had claimed had shared the render of the Huawei P30 with triple rear cameras. He had claimed that the handset measures 148.7 x 70.6mm and he had also revealed that the P30 is codenamed as Elle. Hence, it appears that the Chinese manufacture could be using fashion magazine names as codenames for the Huawei P30, P30 Pro and P30 Pro Lite. An anonymous commenter on GSMArena had revealed Vogue as the codename for the upcoming flagship phone. Probably, the P30 Pro could be codenamed as Vogue. The MAR could be based on the Marie Claire fashion magazine, claims the Russian publication.

The above codenames have been deduced through unverified sources. Hence, it is advisable to take this report with a pinch of salt and wait for further reports for confirmed information.

The MAR-AL00/TL00 has already received certification from 3C body in China earlier this month. Apart from the fact that handset may carry support for 18W charging, there is no other information available on the device. If it is the P30 Lite smartphone, it could be fueled by the Kirin 710 chipset.

Read More: Buy Huawei Honor 8X Phablet And Chuwi LapBook SE Notebook At Dropped Prices On GearBest

The P30 and P30 Pro are rumored to powered by Kirin 980 chipsets. They are expected to feature waterdrop OLED panels to carry support for in-display fingerprint scanner. The P30 handset may include Sony IMX600 in its triple camera setup whereas the P30 Pro may come with quad camera module featuring Sony IMX607 as primary sensor. The P30 series may debut by March end. Huawei is expected to announce its first foldable phone enabled with 5G support at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech trade show in the coming month.

Oppo to soon launch Oppo F11, F11 Pro and Oppo R17 Neo in India

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Jeet

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Jan 28, 2019

Oppo’s upcoming mid-range smartphones — F11 Pro, which carries the model number CPH1969 was recently certified in Thailand by NBTC. The same device has also been certified by Indonesia’s TKDN along with another phone carrying model number CPH1909.

While the phone’s specifications and features are not yet known, a new report suggests that the company is gearing up to launch the Oppo F11 Pro as well as the Oppo F11 in the Indian market. Along with the Oppo F11-series phones, the company will also launch Oppo R17 Neo. However, no specific timeframe is known for the launch event.

It’s confirmed that the Oppo F11 and F11 Pro will be released by the end of March. According to the rumors, both the models are expected to feature an impressive 10x optical zoom with a triple-camera setup on the back. The company is expected to showcase its 10x optical zoom camera technology at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona next month.

On the other hand, the Oppo R17 Neo is nothing but a toned-down variant of the Oppo R17 smartphone. It features a 6.41-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. It carries support FHD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner for added security.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 octa-core chipset along with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot for additional storage. For photography, the device is equipped with horizontally aligned 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. A 25-megapixel selfie shooter is available inside the notch on the front side.

As for the software, the Oppo R17 Neo comes pre-installed with ColorOS 5.2 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. The phone is powered by a 3,600mAh battery and is available in gradient color options. The company has already launched the Oppo R17 and R17 Pro in the Indian market.

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Pre-Order BlitzWolf BW-SL1 Clip-on Selfie Fill Light For Just $16.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 28, 2019

The market is brimming with selfie-related accessories that you can keep in your back pocket with ease; however, these add-ons can set you back a pretty penny.

Selfie addicts looking for an accessory for taking the most flawless selfie ever without emptying their pockets might want to take a gander at the BlitzWolf BW-SL1.

This 3-in-1 smart selfie fill LED light comes with 4K HD super wide-angle lens, 15X HD macro lens and boasts an impressive array of other features.

More importantly, the BlitzWolf BW-SL1 has now gone up for pre-order bearing a considerably lowered price tag on Banggood.
Like a slew of selfie-related adornments available in the market today, the BlitzWolf BW-SL1 doesn’t come cheap. In fact, it will set you back $29.99 on both online as well as offline stores.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious selfie addicts, the BlitzWolf BW-SL1 3-in-1 smart selfie fill LED light can now be yours for just $16.99. On the downside, this 43 percent discount will specifically be valid for the first 50 buyers.

The next three hundred buyers will be able to buy this feature-laden accessory from BlitzWolf for $19.99.
Remaining eight hundred buyers, who decide to buy after the aforesaid hundred pieces are sold out, will end up spending $23.99 on the BlitzWolf BW-SL1.

The BlitzWolf BW-SL1 is an irresistible clip-on selfie fill light that features six adjustable brightness levels, double circles LED source, 2-in-1 fish-eye lens, and eye-catching portable design. It is made using high-quality PC and ABS material.

Its light color modes including cold light, natural, and warm light, coupled with six adjustable brightness levels allows the user to adjust the brightness level simply by touching and sliding from the “-” to “+.” The device will go back to this mode when used next time.

Moreover, the BlitzWolf BW-SL1 can clip on to nearly all portable devices including mobile phones, tablets, phablets, and even laptops.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out more details about this pink-tinted clip-on selfie fill light from BlitzWolf and grab the discount, which will be valid for a limited number of pieces only.

Get 43% Off On BlitzWolf BW-SL1 Clip-on Selfie Fill Light

OPPO’s patent hides the Punch Hole in the Icon; Could it be OPPO R19’s design?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 28, 2019

OPPO has been consistently offering higher screen space on its R-series of smartphones. The OPPO R11 that was unveiled in June 2017 came with 16:9 display and its upgraded version R11s was launched with 18:9 screen later in the same year. OPPO switched to notched displays for the R15 series that were unveiled in Q1 last year. The R17 series launched later last year came with waterdrop notched screens. Hence, it is very likely that the upcoming R19 will either feature a punch-hole display like the Samsung Galaxy A8s or Honor View 20. Recently, OPPO had filed for two patents with title “Mobile phone with app icon interface” which is nothing but a punch-hole display with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

The display design reveals the presence of a selfie camera on the top-left corner of the display. The camera app overlays the selfie camera and next it is four other apps. Swiping to the right of the camera will reveal those other apps, but the camera icon will always remain at the same place.

The rear design of the phone has antenna bands placed on the top and bottom edges of the back panel. A horizontal dual camera setup with LED flash is placed at the top-left of the rear shell. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the backside of the phone. The bottom edge of the phone has external speaker, a charging port and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Will the upcoming OPPO R19 sport the new punch-hole display design? There is no concrete evidence available yet. A recent report had revealed that the company may use a notch-less screen like the OPPO Find X for the OPPO R19. The smartphone is speculated to be equipped with a pop-up selfie camera. The backside of the phone could be either featuring a dual or triple camera module. Like the predecessor model, the R19 may feature an under-display fingerprint scanner.

Which upcoming OPPO phone could be sporting the punch-hole display design? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Buy Huawei Honor 8X Phablet And Chuwi LapBook SE Notebook At Dropped Prices On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 28, 2019

GearBest is known for offering a wide selection of top-branded items at unbeatable prices.

Staying true to its reputation, the Chinese online store is doling out noteworthy discounts on the international version of the Huawei Honor 8X phablet and the Chuwi LapBook SE Notebook.

Huawei Honor 8X Phablet

Huawei made the long-awaited Honor 8X phablet available to the public in September last year. The device’s top-end specifications and awe-features made it an instant hit among Huawei fans.

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the well-received phablet without breaking the bank, we got good news for you.

While you’d normally end up shelling out a lot of money on the Honor 8X, the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM variant of the phablet has gone up for sale carrying a dropped price of only $239.99 on GearBest.

This is a noteworthy 12 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $273.88.
The Honor 8X sports a mammoth 6.5-inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It is powered by Hisilicon Kirin 710 Octa Core 2.2GHz processor and runs EMUI 8.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

On the optics front, the phablet houses a 20.0MP + 2.0MP dual-camera setup on the back and a 16.0MP front shooter for selfies. It is backed by a robust 3750mAh battery and features a slew of useful sensors including a proximity sensor, E-compass, fingerprint sensor, ambient light sensor, gravity sensor, and gyroscope.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the blue as well as the black color versions of the phablet for a limited period of time.

Get 12% Off On Huawei Honor 8X 4GB RAM 4G Phablet

Chuwi LapBook SE Notebook

Sporting a crystal clear 13.3 inch IPS display with a high resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the LapBook SE is an irresistible notebook from Chuwi.

It packs a powerful Intel Apollo Lake N4100 Quad Core 1.5GHz, up to 2.3GHz processor along with an Intel HD Graphics 600 GPU, under the hood for superior images, and uninterrupted casual gaming and basic photo editing.
While you’d expect a top-branded notebook loaded with the aforesaid features to cost you a bomb, the LapBook SE Notebook will set you back only $279.99 on GearBest.

This is a 25 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $373.20. You can head straight to this link to take advantage of this discount, which will be valid for the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM variant of the Chuwi LapBook SE notebook.

With only 288 pieces of the gray color version remaining, this promo is slated to end soon.

Get 25% Off On Chuwi LapBook SE Notebook

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Buy One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop For Just $659.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 28, 2019

Buyers looking for a cost-effective laptop are more often than not willing to compromise on quality, but it looks like that’s about to change.
In a bid to make a top-branded laptop that not only boasts an impressive array of features but is also easy on the pocketbook, GeekBuying has now teamed up with One-Netbook Technology.

As part of the aforesaid collaboration, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance pocket laptops, mini laptops, palmtop, and UMPC is now offering its well-received One Mix 2 Yoga pocket laptop at a considerably lowered price on the Chinese online store.

Aside from shedding light on the discount, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout. So without further ado, let’s delve into the details.

Like most high-end pocket laptops available in the market today, the One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga doesn’t come cheap. In fact, it would normally set you back a whopping $801.99 on both online as well as offline stores.

Thanks to a 16 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price, tech buffs that are living on a tight budget can now get their tech greedy hands on the coveted laptop if they’re willing to shell out just $669.99.

On top of that, GeekBuying users can apply coupon code GIZ_QVABPLDK and get an extra $30 off during the checkout process.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered selling price of the One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga further down to only $659.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon.
An absolute bargain at this price, the One Netbook One Mix 2S Yoga is equipped with fingerprint recognition, allowing you to quickly and securely access your device anytime, anywhere.

Under the hood, it packs a powerful Intel Core m3-7Y30, Dual Core, up to 2.6GHz processor along with a highly competent Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU for seamless casual gaming and photo editing.

The device ships with 8GB of DDR3 RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite photos, videos, and other multimedia content.

It sports an eye-catching 7-inch touchscreen display with a high resolution of 1920×1200 pixels, making it a great choice for everyday use.

Furthermore, the laptop runs Microsoft Windows 10 OS and is backed by a robust 6500mAh battery that ensures a longer lasting battery life.

If the One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga pocket laptop has stirred your interest, all you need to do is to follow this link and buy it at an unbeatable price on GeekBuying.

The discount will be valid for the silver color version of the laptop. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

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