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Check Out AliExpress’ Car Electronics Festival

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Dec 27, 2018

The market is brimming with all sorts of car and vehicle electronics accessories that not only boosts the performance but also improves the outward aspect of your car.

Regrettably, high-end car accessories do not come cheap. In a bid to make these steeply priced items available to the cost-conscious buyers, AliExpress has launched the ‘Car Electronics Festival.’

This recently kicked-off event offers up to a whopping 50 percent off on a wide selection of items that have been split into four main categories including Car Electronics, Car Repair Tools, Interior Accessories and Exterior Accessories in order to expedite the search process. So without further ado, let us delve straight into the details.

The ‘Worry-Free Purchases’ section features the Ownice C500 Car Radio, New! 9 DVD Player and a slew of other car audio devices that you can buy for considerably lowered prices. Under the ‘Best Seller’ section, you can buy miscellaneous items like the ONEVER FM transmitter, New Car Accessories 3.1A Dual USB Car Charger etc. for unbeatable prices.

The ‘Car Electronics’ category is crammed with amazing car electronic items that can enhance your vehicle’s performance and improve its appearance as well. More importantly, all items featured in the aforesaid category are up for grabs bearing lowered price tags.

Likewise, the ‘Car Repair Tools’ section includes a myriad of useful tools and gadgets that usually carry steep price tags, but are currently available for reduced prices on AliExpress. If you fancy keeping the interior of your car attractive without spending a lot of money, you can head straight to the ‘Interior Accessories’ category.
The’Exterior Accessories’ section features multiple items that come in handy to ensure your car is safe and stays damage-free over the coming days without emptying your pocket. The category includes Car eyes heated windshield Car window umbrella Windshield, 240 cm x 200 cm x 147 cm Universal Car Front Window and a slew of other useful items that you can buy for lowered prices.

For the sake of an instance, the Car eyes heated windshield Car window umbrella Windshield would normally set you back $14.99 on online and offline stores, but you can now buy it for just $7.94 on AliExpress. This is a 47 percent discount on the item’s original asking price.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out all the categories and take full advantage of the discounts before the event comes to an end.

Buy A95X MAX TV Box For Just $69.99 On GeekBuying; Avail Big Discounts On Other Top-Branded TV Boxes [Coupons]

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Check Out GeekBuying’s A95X MAX S905X2 TV Box Sale

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Dec 27, 2018

Marketed as one of the first TV boxes to run Android 8.1 Oreo OS, the A95X MAX is designed to deliver superior user experience coupled with reliable performance.

As part of its recently kicked off ‘A95X MAX S905X2 TV Box Sale,’ GeekBuying is offering big discounts on a wide selection of TV boxes. In a bid to simplify the search process, the promo has been split into three categories including Coupons, Amlogic TV Boxes, and EU Stock.

If your order value exceeds $70, you can use coupon code AMLOGIC1 to get an extra $5 off on all items available on the promotion page. However, the coupon will be valid for 50 pieces only.

Alternatively, you can use coupon code AMLOGIC2 to get an extra $3 off if your order value is more than $50. This coupon will be valid on all items on the promotion page but will be limited only to the first 50 pieces.

A95X MAX TV Box (4GB RAM+64GB eMMC)

Keeping in line with that, the 4GB RAM+64GB eMMC variant of the A95X MAX TV box that usually sells for $110.05 has now gone up for sale carrying a dropped price tag of just $76.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a 30 percent discount that you can extend by using coupon code GIZ_A95XMAX at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you get an extra $18 off by reducing the retail price of the A95X MAX TV box to just $69.99.
It is worth noting that the aforesaid coupon will be valid only for the first 100 pieces and the promo will end in two days. You can follow this link to grab the discount.

MECOOL KM9 TV Box (4GB RAM+32GB eMMC)

Equipped with Android 8.1, which is an update to the Oreo OS, the MECOOL KM9 is powered by an Amlogic S905X2 processor that enables the TV box to support premium 4K UHD video. The powerful 64bit CPU teams up with an ARM Dvalin MP2 graphics processor to deliver better 4K graphics than a slew of other products available in the market today.

While its awe-inspiring features justify the steep $93.03 price tag the KM9 usually carries, you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $59.99 on GeekBuying. But if this 36 percent discount doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GIZ_KOSRXFYI to save $16 more at checkout.
The coupon helps you reduce the original selling price of the MECOOL KM9 TV Box to only $55.99 before you place your order.

On the downside, the promotion sale is slated to end in just two days. You can follow this link to get the discount before the promo wraps up.

Beelink GT1 MINI TV Box (4GB RAM+64GB eMMC)

The GT1 MINI TV Box packs a powerful Amlogic S905X2 processor under the hood to support premium 4K UHD video. The 64bit CPU along with G31 MP2 Graphics GPU serve better 4K graphics than some of the TV boxes that you can find in the market.

Moreover, the GT1 MINI runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS to deliver superior user experience and stable performance. Unlike most media boxes that only accept 1080P video playback, the GT1 MINI is capable of playing 4K videos from multiple sources.
While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a feature-laden TV box, the GT1 MINI can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $84.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 29 percent decrease in the device’s original selling price of $119.94, but there’s more for you to cheer about.

You can apply the coupon code GIZ_FPLDWICM at the time of checking out and get an extra $12 off. As a result, the already reduced retail price of the GT1 MINI comes further down to just $72.99. You can head straight to this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires.

T95X2 TV Box (4GB RAM+32GB eMMC)

The T95X2 runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system that not only ensures a reliable performance but also delivers an unmatched user experience. The device is capable of delivering premium 4K UHD video as it packs an Amlogic S905X2 processor along with an ARM Dvalin MP2 GPU, under the hood.

The T95X2 TV box would normally set you back a pretty on online and offline stores, but you can now buy it for just $69.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 26 percent drop in the device’s retail price of $94.77, but that’s not all.
Before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button, you can use coupon code GIZ_YRLMDEAL to get an extra $20 off. After applying the above-mentioned coupon, the retail price of the T95X2 TV box reduces to only $499.

Regrettably, the promo will be valid only for a limited period of time. You can visit this link and get the discount before the promo ends.

Buy OnePlus 6 And OnePlus 6T Smartphones For Lowered Prices On Banggood [Coupons Inside]

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Get 26% Off On OnePlus 6 Smartphone

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Dec 27, 2018

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the coveted OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T smartphone without spending a lot of money, we got good news for you.

The popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer has teamed up with Banggood in a bid to offer the OnePlus 6 and 6T smartphones for unbeatable prices. Aside from divulging more details about the phones and the discounts, we will show how you can save extra money at the time of checking out.

OnePlus 6 (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

OnePlus took the wraps off its long-awaited OnePlus 6 smartphone this year in May. While the phone became an instant hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos on a big-screen mobile device, it didn’t garner huge popularity among cost-conscious buyers as it carried a steep price tag.

In a bid to make the well-received smartphone available to those living on a tight budget, OnePlus is now offering the OnePlus 6 smartphone for a dropped price of just $504.48 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 26 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $679.99.
Moreover, you can use coupon code 12MCOP68 and save an extra $84.49 at checkout. In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the OnePlus 6 smartphone further down to only $419.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

You can head straight to this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the mirror black and black color versions of the smartphone for a limited period of time.

OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Sporting an extra large 6.41 Inch Optic AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, the OnePlus 6T is an irresistible smartphone that was made available to the public this year in November. Much to the delight of OnePlus fans, the coveted 6T has now gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price tag on Banggood.

While the OnePlus 6T would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, you can now buy it for a considerably lowered price of $646.58 on Banggood. This is a 35 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $999.99, but there’s more for you to cheer about.
Aside from taking full advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can apply coupon code 12MCOP6T8 and save $100.59 more before proceeding to checkout. The coupon reduces the OnePlus 6T smartphone’s lowered selling price to just $545.99.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the mirror black and midnight black color versions of the OnePlus 6T smartphone.

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Ulefone Armor X2 now on presale for $99.99 (price offer valid till December 31)

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Dec 26, 2018

The rugged entry-level model Ulefone Armor X2 is now available to pre-order with a starting price of $99.99. From December 26 to December 31, fans can pre-order the Armor X2 for this price, after which the price will increase exponentially daily. If you would like to know more about the Armor X2, read on.

The Ulefone Armor X2, just like other rugged phones, won’t really rank among the most beautiful smartphones around. What it lost in terms of beauty, the Armor X2 makes up in the aspect of ruggedness. It comes with an IP68 level protection against dust and water. The device also drop resistant which simply means the screen is further protected with a Gorilla Glass overlay.

On the key specification, the Armor X2 sports a 5.5-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device boasts of a Quad-core processor onboard but the specific chipset isn’t known yet. The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM while there is 16GB of internal storage. On the camera aspect, the Ulefone Armor X2 packs a 13MP+5MP dual camera setup at the rear while the front camera is an impressive 8MP sensor that should take good photos. Further, the rugged phone houses a massive 5,500mAh battery. The phone also supports Face Unlock and there is still a side-mounted fingerprint sensor which unlocks the phone is just 0.1 seconds and allows the registration of up to 5 different fingerprints. Other interesting features onboard the device includes NFC, GPS, Google Pay, dual SIM and dual Standby. The Armor X2 gets its interface from the Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

As stated, the Ulefone Armor X2 is presently on pre-sale for $99.99. This price will be sustained from December 26 to December 31. However, from January 1st, the price will start increasing by $3 each day until January 6 when the price will berth at $117.99. So, why not get the Armor X2 at the lowest price now The device is bundled with a free protective film as a gift. In addition, there will be a draw where a customer can win a free UF002 wireless charger. All buyers have to do is to send their Armor X2 order information to [email protected]. Follow the link to pre-order the Ulefone Armor X2.

The 10.1-inch CHUWI Hi10 Air can be mirrored to a bigger display- here’s how!

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Dec 26, 2018

Chuwi Hi10 Air has just a 10.1-inch display but you can view contents from the tablet in a bigger screen of up to 60-inch or more. There are two ways to accomplish this, via wired and wireless connections. Here’s how to connect the tablet via the two methods.

Wired Casting
Wired casting refers to the method of connecting two screens through an HDMI output. The specific steps are as follows:
1. Prepare a CHUWI Hi10 Air, a large display and a Micro HDMI cable.
2. Adjust the source signal of the display to HDMI mode (usually HDMI mode and D-SUB mode).
3. Connect CHUWI Hi10 Air and mirror through Micro HDMI.

Wireless Casting
Wireless casting refers to the method of realizing mirroring based on Miracast. Here, we’ll explain how to connect the Chuwi Hi10 Air to a 14-inch laptop and a 60-inch projector screen.
1. The steps of mirroring between CHUWI Hi10 Air and laptop:

Connect CHUWI Hi10 Air and the laptop to the same WiFi network.
On the laptop, enter Windows Settings, click System, select Projection to the Computer, and select All Places Available from the first drop-down option.
On CHUWI Hi10 Air, click Notification Center, select Projection, click Connect to Wireless Display and click the laptop device.

2. The steps of mirroring the screen between CHUWI Hi10 Air and projector:

Connect Hi10 Air and projector to the same WiFi network.
Click the projector and select Android & Windows Device.
On Hi10 Air, click Notification Center, select Projection, click Connect to Wireless Display and click the device model.

With these two methods applied on the CHUWI Hi10 Air, you cannot only project movies on the TV or projector screen to create a private cinema but also display Microsoft Excel, Word, PPT documents to do a presentation. You can pick up the Chuwi Hi10 Air on Amazon from here.

Realme A1 budget friendly smartphone tipped to debut soon

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Dec 26, 2018

A fresh leak reveals that the Realme is prepping up to introduce the Realme A1 budget friendly smartphone. The leak reveals that the handset will be placed lower than the Realme U1 smartphone.

The Amazon India exclusive Realme U1 carries a starting price of Rs. 11,999 (~$171). Hence, it is likely that the rumored Realme A1 may cost around Rs. 10,000 (~$142). The handset is expected to release in colors like Black and Yellow.

As of this writing, there is no leak on the specifications of the Realme A1. However, it is being speculated that the handset may feature a waterdrop notch screen like the Realme U1 and it could be fueled by Helio P60 or Snapdragon 600-series SoC. The Realme A1 may feature a rear-mounted ducal camera and an AI powered selfie shooter.

Read More: Realme reveals update schedule, confirms Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 coming next year

The Realme A1 is expected to go official in the first quarter of 2019. As the company has done for its other smartphones, the Realme A1 is expected to break cover in India first before arriving in other markets.

In May, Realme brand was introduced to the market with the launch of Realme 1 smartphone. The Realme 2 was unveiled in August and the company introduced the Realme 2 and Realme C1 smartphones. In November, the Realme U1 selfie-focused phone was launched. The Realme C1 that carries a price tag of Rs. 7,499 (~$107) is the cheapest among all the Realme phones.

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Xiaomi Mi Fan Sale on Amazon India brings up to Rs. 3,000 discount

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Dec 26, 2018

Xiaomi has launched a new sale on Amazon India called No.1 Mi Fan Sale which brings up to Rs. 3,000 discount on wide range of Xiaomi devices. Here is all the information available on the Mi Fan Sale that will be ending on Dec. 29.

Xiaomi Mi A2

The 64 GB and 128 GB editions of the Xiaomi Mi A2 that are respectively priced at Rs. 18,999 (~$271) and Rs. 15,999 (~$228) are now discounted to Rs. 16,999 (~$242) and Rs. 14,999 (~$214).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

The 6 GB and 4 GB RAM variants of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro usually carry Rs. 17,999 (~$257) and Rs. 15,999 (~$271) price tags. However, during the Mi Fan Sale, they can be availed at respective discounted prices of Rs. 14,999 (~$214) and Rs. 12,999 (~$185).

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro 32 GB and 64 GB variants are usually priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$199) and Rs. 11,999 (~$171). These models can be respectively availed for Rs. 12,999 (~$185) and Rs. 10,999 (~$157).

Xiaomi Redmi Y2

The 32 GB and 64 GB storage editions of the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 respectively cost Rs. 11,999 (~$172) and Rs. 9,999 (~$142). However, they are now available for Rs. 10,999 (~$157) and Rs. 8,999 (~$128).

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Play vs Huawei Enjoy 9 vs Asus Zenfone Max (M2): Specs Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 6A

The 32 GB Xiaomi Redmi 6A was launched with a price tag of RS. 7,999 (~$114). Now, the handset can be bought for Rs. 6,999 (~$99) through the Mi Fan Sale on Amazon India.

All the aforementioned models can be bought with additional 5 percent discount through debit and credit cards EMI plans from HDFC. Yes Bank Credit Card EMI brings 10 percent discount on these devices. All the models can be purchased through no cost EMI.

OPPO R17 Pro King of Glory Custom Edition to launch on January 7

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Dec 26, 2018

Wangzhe Rongyao, better known with its unofficial English translation “King of Glory” is a highly popular multiplayer online battle arena game in China developed by Tencent Games. The game has become so popular that it has become of one of the testing tools to check the gaming performance of a mobile phone. Hence, smartphone manufacturers are cooperating with Tencent to launch phones that deliver optimized “King of Glory” gaming experience. Today, OPPO has confirmed that it will be launching OPPO R17 Pro King custom edition on Jan. 7.

The official Weibo post that accompanies the below shown video states that after the launch of the new Ultra HD version of “King of Glory,” OPPO is preparing a surprise called R17 Pro King of Glory custom edition which will be announced on Jan. 7. However, apart from releasing a teaser video, it hasn’t revealed whether the device will be arriving with any improved hardware.

Read More: OPPO’s 10x hybrid optical zoom camera technology could be displayed at MWC 2019

The announcement of the OPPO R17 Pro King of Glory custom edition has come just after the company launched the New Year’s Edition of the OPPO R17 and R17 Pro. Both the handset sport red colored glass panel on their rear with a golden logo of piglet. These devices also feature New Year theme UI. As far as specs are concerned, these devices carry the same specs as the regular versions of R17 and R17 Pro. Both the New Year are respectively priced at 2,799 Yuan (~$405) and 4,299 Yuan (~$623).

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro’s Underwater Camera Mode gets tested, needs some ironing

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 26, 2018

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is one of the smartphones with the best camera you can purchase right now. The phone packs some really nice camera features but there is one overlooked feature which is the Underwater Camera mode. The guys at Android Authority have given it a spin and released a review.

The underwater mode is designed to allow you to take photos under the water. Even though the phone has an IP68 rating, the first thing you see when you switch to the mode is a reminder that tells you to switch to a Huawei waterproof phone case (pictured above). It also warns the user to stick to operating instructions as damages to the phone caused by misuse will not be covered by warranty.

Unfortunately, the Huawei waterproof phone case is only available in China. Thus the test was done with a generic waterproof phone case. In underwater mode, the volume buttons are the controls you need. Volume up is for taking photos (long press for burst photos) and volume down is for recording videos. The volume up button also serves as the pause button while recording while pressing the volume down ends recording.

So where does the Mate 20 Pro need improvement? First, camera modes are limited. The selfie camera doesn’t work and you can’t use wide-angle or telephoto in this mode which is a bummer just in case you wanted to take that dope shot while snorkeling.

Another place where the underwater mode falls short is in how to exit the mode. Huawei says you should press and hold a certain area below the viewfinder. Seeing as you shouldn’t even need to touch the screen in that mode, setting the exit button as a touch gesture seems stupid.

According to the reviewer, less than a minute after he began swimming, the phone had exited underwater mode and was now in the settings menu. Apparently, water interfered with the display and did that. Other phone manufacturers that have phones with an underwater mode such as Hisense and CAT use a hardware button or a series of gestures to exit the mode.

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Xiaomi Mi Play vs Huawei Enjoy 9 vs Asus Zenfone Max (M2): Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 26, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Play inaugurated a brand new series of devices from the Chinese giant, which is located in the mid/low-end segment. That is why this device is a perfect rival for the newly-announced Huawei Enjoy 9 and Asus Zenfone Max (M2), two other impressive alternatives available with a price tag inferior to €200 in Asia. These handsets are perfect for you if you are looking for a device which is never great, but never gives disappointments despite having an incredibly low price tag. If you belong to this range of users, go ahead and check out this specs comparison.

Xiaomi Mi Play vs Huawei Enjoy 9 vs Asus Zenfone Max (M2)

	Xiaomi Mi Play	Huawei Enjoy 9	Asus Zenfone Max M2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	147.76 x 71.89 x 7.8 mm, 150 grams	158.9 x 76.9 x 8.1 mm, 168 grams	158.4 x 76.3 x 7.7 mm, 160 grams
DISPLAY	5.84 inches, 1080 x 2280p (HD+), 432 ppi, IPS LCD	6.26 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 269 ppi, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 267 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	MediaTek Helio P35, octa-core 2.3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI	Android 8.1 Oreo
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 +2 MP 8 MP front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 13 +2 MP 8 MP front camera
BATTERY	3000 mAh	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

The design is the key point of Xiaomi Mi Play. It is one of the most elegant and beautiful handsets sold for less than €200. Unlike Huawei Enjoy 9 and Asus Zenfone Max M2 which are full metal unibody phones, Xiaomi Mi Play has a glass back and you can get it in two gradient color variants or in black. Further, it comes with a waterdrop notch and very thin bezels, and it is more compact and lightweight than its opponents thanks to its smaller display. That is why I like it more aesthetically. Between Asus Zenfone Max M2 and Huawei Enjoy 9, I would choose the latter because it has a smaller notch and a more attractive rear design.

Display

Xiaomi Mi Play has the best display because it provides a higher level of detail. Indeed, it is the only device to sport the Full HD+ resolution, while Asus Zenfone Max M2 and Huawei Enjoy 2 have below-average HD+ displays. This plays an important role when it comes to energy consumption given that low-resolution displays are more efficient, but it decreases the viewing quality. Xiaomi Mi Play also has the smallest display and thanks to the higher pixel density it will look more detailed than other Full HD+ displays.

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi Play and Asus Zenfone Max M2 are superior devices when it comes to hardware and performance. The MediaTek Helio P35 found on the Mi Play is a valid rival for the Snapdragon 632 by Qualcomm inside the Asus Zenfone Max M2. I personally like the Snapdragon 632 more because of its GPU. Further, Asus Zenfone Max M2 has a micro SD dedicated slot allowing to use both the dual SIM slot and the expansion slot at the same time. Android 8.1 Oreo is installed out of the box on each of these handsets, and it is customized by a proprietary user interface. Basing on the current software support from the companies, we believe Xiaomi Mi Play will most likely be the first, if not the only one, to get Android Pie in the coming year.

Camera

Do not expect high-end cameras from these handsets, but all of them can provide a decent photo quality, at least when light conditions are good because when it gets dark they start becoming disappointing. The one I like more is Asus Zenfone Max M2 because it features a LED flash on the front side for a better selfie quality in the dark. Anyways, note that there are just marginal differences in photo quality between these devices.

Battery

The longest-lasting phone is definitely the Asus Zenfone Max M2 because of its 4000 mAh battery paired with very efficient components, such as the Snapdragon 632 chipset. Right after, there is Huawei Enjoy 9 which can achieve almost the same battery life in most of the scenarios. Xiaomi Mi Play is much inferior and it is not a battery champion like its opponents. It can just reach a sufficient battery life: one day with a moderate use, while the other twos can last more than one day with a stressed use.

Price

While specs are definitely not the strongest points of these devices, the price is the most important thing. Xiaomi Mi Play debuted in China with a starting price tag of just $160/€140 + 10 GB of free data traffic for 12 months, Huawei Enjoy 9 costs just $145/€127 in its base variant and Asus Zenfone Max M2 was launched with a starting price of $195/€170 in India. I would personally go for the Asus Zenfone Max (M2) because of its big battery and good performance. I would not choose Xiaomi Mi Play because, even though it has a better design and a better display, its 3000 mAh battery is not enough for my use. On the other hand, Huawei Enjoy 9 has a lower-end SoC than Asus Zenfone Max M2 and this would make me spend those $50 more to get a faster and smoother user experience thanks to the Snapdragon 632. Last but not least, the front-facing LED flash and the micro SD dedicated slot are always useful things.

Read More: ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2, Max M2 now official in Russia; Pricing and Specifications Revealed

Asus Zenfone Max (M2) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Motorola One Power: PROs and CONS

Asus Zenfone Max M2

PROs

Great battery life
Micro SD dedicated slot
Thin design
Front-facing flash
Nice performance

CONS

HD display

Xiaomi Mi Play

PROs

Compact and lightweight
Better display
Good design
Good performance

CONS

Smaller battery

Huawei Enjoy 9

PROs

Good design
Affordable price
Big battery

CONS

HD display
Lower-end SoC

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Oppo RX17 Neo vs Nokia 8.1: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 26, 2018

Nokia and Asus have just unveiled two potential best-buys of 2019: Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) and Nokia 8.1. The first is the successor of Zenfone Max Pro (M1), one of the best selling affordable phones of 2018, while the second is the European version of the Nokia X7 and it is the successor of the Nokia 7 Plus for Europe. Besides Nokia 8.1, another important mid-ranger recently hitten European shelves: Oppo RX17 Neo. This is an in-depth comparison between these three beasts available at very interesting prices.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Oppo RX17 Neo vs Nokia 8.1

	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2	Oppo RX17 Neo	Nokia 8.1
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm, 170 grams	158.3 x 75.5 x 7.4 mm, 156 grams	154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm, 178 grams
DISPLAY	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 400 ppi, IPS LCD	6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED	6.18 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 408 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Funtouch OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 2 MP f/2.4 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 13 MP f/1.8 20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3400 mAh Fast Charging 18W	3600 mAh Fast Charging 10W	3500 mAh Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

If you like to show your smartphone to your friends and you want the most beautiful device, there is no much better than the Oppo RX17 Neo on its price range. Indeed, it comes with a refined glass back available in stunning gradient colors, and it also features a display with a very high screen-to-body ratio thanks to the OnePlus 6T-like waterdrop notch. Further, the device features an in-display fingerprint reader, so its rear side is very clean. Even though it is not at the same level of Oppo, even Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) has impressive aesthetics, especially thanks to its elegant glass back.

Display

The most impressive display is again the one found on the Oppo RX17 Neo, thanks to its Super AMOLED technology making colors very brilliant, a larger diagonal and very deep blacks. However, it remains a midrange-class panel and it is not anything spectacular. Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) and Nokia 8.1 have average IPS panel with a Full HD resolution, sufficient but again nothing special.

Hardware & Software

The strong point of Nokia 8.1 is under the hood. It features a way better chipset: the Snapdragon 710 running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz, while its opponents have the older and less powerful Snapdragon 660. You can get Nokia 8.1 with up to 6 GB of RAM and with Android One, a stock version of Google’s operating system which gets updated faster compared to Oppo’s Color OS and Asus’ custom forks. Oppo RX17 Neo and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 come with the same chipset but the former has more internal storage (128 GB), while the latter boasts a micro SD dedicated slot leaving the dual SIM slot always free and usable.

Camera

If you are searching for the best camera on the rear side, you should go for Nokia 8.1 as its dual camera with Carl Zeiss optics and OIS can achieve definitely better results. On the other hand, Oppo RX17 Neo is better for selfies and it has a very advanced algorithm and AI-backed features for its 25 MP front camera. Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) is definitely not a camera phone and it should bring just an average camera performance.

Read More: ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2, Max M2 now official in Russia; Pricing and Specifications Revealed

Battery

Just like every device from the Max line-up, Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) is mainly focused on the battery life. It comes with a huge 5000 mAh unit which is able to last even two days of intensive use on a single charge. But note that it does not feature a fast charging technology, so it will take a while to reach 100 percent. Oppo RX17 Neo and Nokia 8.1 have a great battery life as well, but they are far from the results reached by Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2). But at least Nokia 8.1 is able to charge fastly.

Price

The battery life is my main concern when I am looking for midrange handsets and, given that Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) has even the lowest price tag (€237/$270 in India), for me it is the device with the best value for money. But overall, Nokia 8.1 is the best phone in this trio. It will cost you about €400/$450, while Oppo RX17 Neo debuted in Europe with a price tag of about €350/$398.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Oppo RX17 Neo vs Nokia 8.1: PROs and CONS

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2

PROs

Huge battery
Dedicated micro SD slot
Affordable price
Good aesthetics

CONS

Limited availability

Oppo RX17 Neo

PROs

Awesome design
Big battery
In-display fingerprint scanner
Thinner body

CONS

Bigger dimensions

Nokia 8.1

PROs

Better hardware
Amazing cameras
Android One
More affordable

CONS

Nothing special

Check out the ALLDOCUBE X behind-the-scene production process (Video)

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Dec 26, 2018

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 look-alike ALLDOCUBE X is close to been released when the preorder on Indiegogo ends. The tablet will hit retail stores like AliExpress, Amazon and other partnered online stores such as Gearbest.

Perhaps to keep fans busy while they wait for the official release of the ALLDOCUBE X, the company has shared a short clip of behind-the-sceneproduction process of the device.

Apart from packing a 2.5K AMOLED display, Alldocube X is also set to be the best affordable media tablet on the market with other entertainment features like AKM HiFi sound chip to make all you hear is music to the ears. 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 8000mAh 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.

OPPO’s 10x hybrid optical zoom camera technology could be displayed at MWC 2019

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Dec 26, 2018

At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017, OPPO had showcased a dual camera setup with 5x loseless zoom. Recently spotted patent documents have revealed that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is now working on a 10x hybrid optical zoom technology camera. According to popular tipster Ice Universe, an OPPO official has confirmed that the company will be showcasing the 10x zoom camera tech at the MWC 2019 tech expo in Barcelona, Spain in February.

The patent sketches have revealed a dual camera setup with a flash unit. Unfortunately, the patent documents that explain the hybrid zoom technology are not available. OPPO that has six research institutes and four R&D across the globe is known for providing innovative features on its smartphone. The OPPO Find X that released this year is the world’s first smartphone to feature a slide-out assembly for the front and rear cameras.

The 5x loseless zoom technology that OPPO had demonstrated at MWC last year include a dual camera module with a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens. The latter is hidden in the camera module in an innovate periscope-like structure. It also includes a prism to divert the light to the telephoto lens for deeper zoom. OPPO’s 5x loseless zoom technology is yet to be commercialized.

Read More: OPPO R19 case images reveals refreshed rear design

Rumors are rife that the 10x zoom camera technology by OPPO will be first seen on the OPPO F19 and F19 Pro smartphones. The F19 duo could be fueled by Snapdragon 675 chipset and a notch-less screen. Probably, the F19 models may feature an in-screen camera hole display.

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ILIFE A7 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner discounted to $179 On Amazon (down from $229)

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Dec 26, 2018

ILIFE is reputed as one of China’s leading robot vacuum cleaner manufacturers known for designing robot vacuums, smart robotic vacuums, automatic vacuum cleaners that help keep the environment dust and germ-free. Staying true to its reputation, the company designed the ILIFE A7 robotic vacuum cleaner, which you can now buy at a discounted price on Amazon. The robot vacuum usually sells for $229 but you can now pick it up on Amazon for $179 which is an absolute bargain at this price.

If you fancy keeping your surrounding clean and tidy all the time without emptying your pocket, the ILIFE A7 Robot Vacuum cleaner is definitely what you need. The ILIFE A7 robotic vacuum cleaner is equipped with the Gen 3 CyclonePower cleaning system as well as dual roller brushes system that lets you take care of pet hair, debris and dust on carpets and hard floors without breaking much of a sweat. It features high suction for efficient, deep and thorough cleaning. Moreover, the A7 comes with a rubber brush and bristle brush and is capable of dealing with carpets. When it uses the rubber brush, it cleans hard floors without having clogging issues with pet hairs.

Furthermore, the A7 comes with five (5) highly effective cleaning modes including the Auto mode, Spot mode, Edge mode, Path mode, and Max mode. On top of that, you can easily control the vacuum using an app on your phone, using the remote control or the button placed on top of the vacuum.

You can pick up the ILIFE A7 robotic vacuum cleaner from Amazon using this link. You can also get more details of the A7’s features as well those of other ILIFE robotic vacuum cleaners from the company’s website. Do note that the reduced price will be available until January 9.

Samsung could be planning to enter the drone market, patents transformable drone

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Dec 26, 2018

Samsung, the South Korea-based giant known for making smartphones and other consumer and durable electronics, could be looking to enter the drone market. The company has been active in filing drone patents and a recent drone patent has now been published by the US Patents & Trademark Office.

This makes Samsung the first smartphone manufacturer to seriously consider entering the drone market. Interestingly, the company is not considering making just any drone, the patent reveals that the South Korean-giant is working on a transformable drone — something that no drone-maker has done so far.

Media reports indicate that the drone will in-effect be the next-generation accessory for the company’s Galaxy line-up of smartphones. In the patent, the drone is described with having folding arms, lots of specific sensors. Apart from the camera sensor, it will come with gyros, a barometer, compass, ultrasonic, temperature, light and ultraviolet sensors.

The arms of the drone can be folded within the body. In the patent, Samsung writes:

An aspect of the present disclosure provides a transformable drone in which an arm for fixing a propeller can be folded and unfolded against the main body (or an airframe) which may provide a transformable unmanned aerial vehicle which combines portability and flight performance through a transformable main body (or an airframe).

Other than that, it includes the usual technology such as wireless controls using smartphone, tablet or PC. Samsung says that it can be controlled using any electronic device, including any home appliance such as a washing machine or a refrigerator.

As for the housing structure, the drone is comprised of two compartments that slide together to form a compact, portable unit. Just like other drone apps, the company intends to include joystick-like controls that can be manipulated via the smartphone screen.

In the patent, the company notes that while unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have historically been developed for military purposes, the addition of a camera sensor to the drones have resulted in its popularity in commercial markets as well.

Industry watchers say Samsung has applied for several design and technology patents related to drone since 2016, aiming to take the lead in the drone technology. This latest patent from Samsung is the company’s fifth drone-related patent in this year alone. The South Korean company has also overtaken IBM as the holder of the most patents in the USA.

According to the data from market research firm IDC, the global drone industry has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.6 percent and will grow to worth US$29.5 billion by 2022.

iTeknic IK-BH001 Wireless Stereo Headset with up to 24 hours playback launching December 28

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Dec 26, 2018

In the early days of Bluetooth headphones, it was perhaps the worst way to listen to music. But thanks to improved wireless transmission standards, such as aptX and innovations in battery technology, Bluetooth earbuds are quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to listen to music. The fun is usually cut short due to the battery capacity that is usually crammed into the earbud. If you’re lucky, you could see a wireless headset that can deliver up to 8 hours playback while others don’t even last more than 2-3 hours. However, a new wireless headset dubbed iTeknic IK-BH001 wireless stereo headset is about launching with a lofty promise.

The iTeknic IK-BH001 Bluetooth headset is touted to deliver up to 24 hours of playback time. This is perhaps, the standout feature of the Bluetooth headphone but the gadget is expected to coming packing several other premium features. The 24-hour playtime was achieved using the latest low power-consuming Bluetooth chips and improved battery capacity.

The iTeknic headset has a sleek, stylish design and a solid build. It is a high-performance headset ideal for exercise, although any outgoer will also find their lightweight functionality and impressive sound isolation highly appealing. In addition to offering 24 hours playback per charge, the headset has Bluetooth 5.0 which guarantees excellent call and streaming quality. There is also an IPX4 sweat and weather resistance. It adopts an in-ear design with a hook which keeps it firmly in place even if the wearer is out jogging or doing our vigorous exercises. There are also control buttons for volume control and to power on/off the gadget. The control buttons can also be used to control calls.

iTeknic IK-BH001 Wireless Stereo Headphone is scheduled for launch on December 28. When that happens we’ll bring you more details of the Bluetooth headset. Also, expect our review of the headset that promises an outstanding 24-hour battery life soon.

Exclusive: How Link Turbo works on the Honor V20

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Dec 26, 2018

One of the unique features of the Honor V20 which launched today is the proprietary technology called Link Turbo. Link Turbo is designed to improve network connectivity on your device by intelligently switching between LTE and Wi-Fi or even combining both if the need arises. We have been able to get our hands on more info about Link Turbo and how it works.

Link Turbo’s top feature is what is called Intelligent Shunting. This allows the user to set different networks to different applications. So you can set payment/banking apps to use 4G while apps for downloading can be set to use Wi-Fi. Link turbo also allows you to combine both networks for apps that require a higher throughput such as online games such as PUBG and Fortnite or video streaming apps.

Honor boasts about the speeds of Link Turbo. According to them, popular internet connection test site, Speedtest, says Link turbo is 71% faster than an LTE network and 135% faster than a Wi-Fi network using the Honor V20 as the test device. They also carried out a download speed test using Link Turbo on the Honor V20 against the iPhone XS Max which was connected to a Wi-Fi network and the Honor V20 was 40% faster.

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Honor V20 with 6.4-inch display, Kirin 980, 25MP screen camera and 48MP Sony camera is official

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Dec 26, 2018

Honor has announced the Kirin 980 powered Honor V20 is the budget-friendly flagship phone. It sports a punch hole display like the Huawei Nova 4 and its packed with various other advanced features 48-megapixel camera, 25-megapixel screen camera and Link Turbo technology. The Honor V20 has been introduced with a starting price of 2,999 Yuan (~$435).

Design and Display

The Honor V20 boasts a premium appeal thanks to metal and glass combination design. It is the first V-series phone from the company to sport 3D glass with V-shaped texture which appears prominent when light reflects on it. The front camera is no longer present on the top bezel of the smartphone. It is now placed under the display at the top-left corner. The screen camera occupies only a small space since it measures only 4.5mm in diameter. This has allowed the phone to sport slimmer bezels around the display except for the bottom one which is slightly thick.

A 6.4-inch IPS LCD screen that supports 2310 x 1080 pixels full HD+ resolution is present on the device. The screen delivers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.82 percent and a pixel density of 382 ppi.

Chipset, RAM and Battery

The powerful 7nmm Kirin 980 chipset is the driving force of the Honor V20 flagship phone. It is supported by up to 8 GB of RAM. For storage, the handset offers an inbuilt storage of up to 256 GB. There is no microSD card slot on the device.

The 4,000mAh of the Honor V20 is equipped with support for 4.5V/5A rapid charging. The Android 9.0 Pie OS that is flavored with EMUI 9.0 UI comes preinstalled on the Honor V20. The handset includes the YOYO AI smart assistant that was announced first with Honor Magic 2 smartphone in November.

The Honor V20 also features GPU Turbo technology for accelerated GPU performance. The Chinese manufacturer claims that the GPU performance of the Honor V20 is 20 times better than mainstream smartphones. The NINE liquid cooling system offers comprehensive heat dissipation for core heating sources of different components for camera, CPU and charging IC.

Tell Labs, a recognized mobile certification body that has developed a set of tests for game interactions, screen technology, lag-free performance, heat dissipation and endurance. The Honor V20 not only performed well in Tell Labs tests, but also acquired 5-star certification. Hence, Honor claims that the Honor V20 powered with cloud computer solution can deliver 10 times better gaming experience than PC. In fact, the Honor V20 can be turned into a super computer by connecting a large display, a mouse and a keyboard.

Cameras and Other Features

The Honor V20 has a unique horizontal arrangement for its dual camera setup which includes Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 3D ToF (Time of Flight) stereo lens.

The 48-megapixel AI Ultra Clear primary sensor that is assisted by powerful image processing capabilities of the dual NPU unit of the Kirin 980 can capture even better shots with AI HDR. It also carries support for AIS handheld super night view mode, super slow-motion HD quality video recording at 960 fps and 4-into-1 pixel binding technology.

There is a 3D ToF can be used for Augmented Reality (AR) which brings support for depth measurement, bone recognition, motion capture, 3D body shaping and 3D somatosensory games on the Honor V20. The 3D ToF lens can let YOYO assistant to perform real-time dance steps performed by the user. It can also create 3D characters that can mimic the actions of the user. At the front is an AI powered selfie camera of 25-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture.

For accurate GPU positioning, the Honor V20 comes equipped with dual-band GPS technology. Moreover, the Link Turbo technology that aggregates LTE and Wi-Fi connections offers uninterrupted internet connectivity on Honor V20. The connectivity features available on the V20 are dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and USB-C.

Honor V20 Pricing and Availability

Here are the different variants and pricing of the Honor V20:

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,999 Yuan (~$435)
8 GB RM + 128 GB storage – 3,499 Yuan (~$505)

The Honor V20 can be bought in colors like Magic Night Black, Charm Blue Sear and Charm Red. The pre-orders of the Honor V20 will be carried until tomorrow and its first sale will take placed on Dec. 28 at 10:08 AM (local time).

The Chinese manufacturer has partnered with Italian luxury brand MOSCHINO to release customized Phantom Blue and Phantom Red editions of the Honor V20 MOSCHINO edition. It comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The special edition model of V20 is priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$579). The first sale of the Honor V20 MOSCHINO edition will begin on Dec. 28 at 10:08 AM (local time).

The Honor V20 will be unveiled as Honor View 20 on Jan. 22 in Paris, France. The View 20 is also expected to debut in India in January.

Buy KUGOO S1 Folding Electric Scooter For Only $349.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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