Buy Well-Received Products From Popular Brands For Lowered Prices On GearBest

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Dec 18, 2018

Android 9.0 Pie is still relatively new and hasn’t exactly gotten to a notable percentage of Android devices. A number of Android One phones have started receiving the update to Android Pie, coupled with several flagship models that were launched with Android Pie pre-installed. However, the usage percentage of Android Pie is still unknown as Google last updated the Android usage chart in October and Android Pie wasn’t captured.

Android 9 Pie is finally here! Mi A2 will be the first of our Android One phones to receive the update from 18 Dec! Get ready for all Android 9 Pie features! RT if you have your slice of the Pie now! #MiA2 #Android9Pie #Android9 #AndroidPie pic.twitter.com/7mNfl3Wsd6

— Xiaomi #48MPforEveryone (@xiaomi) December 17, 2018

The Mi A2 is now set to swell the number of models that is rocking Android Pie already as Xiaomi has announced that the Android One phone will start receiving the update on December 18. Before now, a few Xiaomi Mi A2 users who are beta testers received the Android 9 Pie update on November 16 but the update will be without restriction.

This update will make the Mi A2 become Xiaomi’s first Android One model to receive the stable Android Pie update. The update is pretty fast compared to the pace the Mi A1 received Android Oreo update. The same fate might befall the A1 but we can’t say for sure. However, since Mi A2 Lite also got the Android Pie stable ROM delivered to select users 10 days after the A2, it simply means the global release of its own stable ROM to users isn’t too far behind. Perhaps, Xiaomi will start pushing updates to Mi A2 Lite phones around New Year’s Eve or in early January.

As a reminder, Android Pie brings along several interesting features such as adaptive battery, dark mode, app actions, app timer, adaptive brightness, slices, accessibility menu, easier text selection, new screenshot shortcut, a new home button, new gesture navigation, easier screen rotation, indoor navigation via Wi-Fi RTT, an improved DND (Do not disturb mode), lockdown mode, 157 new emojis, multiple camera support and lot more.

Check Out DOOGEE Xmas Sale

Buy DOOGEE-Branded Smartphones For Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]; Get Lucky Prizes And More!

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Vinay Patel

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Dec 18, 2018

As part of its new Xmas Sale promo, DOOGEE is giving its fans a lot to cheer about in the form of lucky prizes. Aside from that, the popular handset manufacturer is doling out big discounts on a slew of its well-received smartphones on GeekBuying.

In order to stand a chance to win the DOOGEE S60, S70, a secret gift or a metal ring holder along with other discounts, all you need to do is to log into your DOOGEE account and play the ‘Wheel of Luck’ on the promotion page by clicking the ‘Go’ button, which is located in the center of the wheel.

Note that each account will have only one chance to play. If you run out of Lucky Draw turns, you’d need to purchase an item in order to get more turns. Each account will be eligible to win ten more chances to play.

Lucky draw will be available from 16:00, 12.13 – 16:00, 12.25 (UTC+8). If you manage to win a free gift, it is imperative for you to redeem it by December 29th. To get more chances, you can place orders between 16:00, 12.13 -16:00, 12.25(UTC+8).

The ‘Holiday Specials’ section features the DOOGEE S60 and the DOOGEE S70 smartphones that have now gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted price tags. Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money while buying the S70 and the S80 smartphones.

DOOGEE S70 Smartphone

The S70 is an irresistible smartphone that boasts an impressive array of features. While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a top-branded phone that offers comparable features, the S70 can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $279.99.

DOOGEE is offering a noteworthy 29% discount on the phone’s black color version, which normally sells for $396.99 in collaboration with GeekBuying. On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_1212GKB1 at checkout and get an extra $3 off.
In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $276.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon. Alternatively, you can get your hands on the red and orange color versions of the DOOGEE S70 smartphone without emptying your pocket.

You can visit this link to grab the discount and check out more details about the DOOGEE S70 smartphone. Note that the promo is slated to end in just 1 day.

DOOGEE S80 Smartphone

If you have restlessly been waiting to buy a feature-laden smartphone that doesn’t cost a bomb, you might want to take a gander at the S80. The black and orange color versions of this DOOGEE branded smartphone have now gone up for sale bearing a lowered price tag of just $399.99 on GeekBuying.

You can extend this significant reduction in the device’s original asking price of $446.99 by using coupon code GIZ_DBDIZRAN during the checkout process. The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $20 by bringing your grand total down to just $379.99.
Regrettably, the promotion sale is likely to come to an end soon. You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promo wraps up.

Amazon’s Ring video doorbell patents look to use facial recognition to identify criminals and alert the police

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Dec 18, 2018

Amazon patent application sheds light on a way to monitor the vicinity with a doorbell camera that could alert homeowners and police of any suspicious activities. Ring, Amazon’s video doorbell company, has forwarded two facial recognition-related patent applications to the US Patent and Trademark Office this year and both have received several criticisms in regard to civil liberties.

The company that was acquired by Amazon in April filed two patent applications which became popular in recent weeks. Both examined ways of using Ring’s devices to identify “suspicious” people in a neighbourhood and then automatically inform the law enforcement agencies. Persons such as convicted felons, sex offenders or people on a “most wanted” record.

Presently, Ring’s doorbells do not have facial recognition feature for identification of specific people. A similar technology is Google’s Nest Hello video doorbells that already include facial recognition software to identify friends and relatives, but a connection to law enforcement is not included. However, the patent applications raise fresh concerns with regard to tech companies’ initial use of facial recognition software. The American Civil Liberties Union has often criticized the idea, saying that it could generate an unjust surveillance state which could target political activists and those unfairly deemed a menace to the public.

A representative for Amazon told The Washington Post that “Amazon normally files forward-looking patent applications that regard new, potential tech”. The spokesman added that patent applications do not necessarily reflect development plans. Sure, this is one patent for the future and there are lots of hurdles to cross if ever Amazon hopes to deploy this tech.

Get 23% Off On European Union Version Of Elephone A5 Smartphone

Buy The European Union Version Of The Elephone A5 Smartphone For Just $199.99 On CooliCool

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Vinay Patel

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Dec 18, 2018

Elephone launched the long-awaited A5 smartphone this year in November. The device did not disappoint in terms of specs and features and became an instant hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos and playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device.

Taking its skyrocketing popularity into consideration, the professional Android smartphone manufacturer is now doling out a noteworthy 23% discount on the European Union version of the A5 smartphone in collaboration with CooliCool.

As a result, Elephone fans located in the EU-28 countries can now buy the A5 smartphone that usually sells for $259.99 for a reduced price of only $199.99. Moreover, if your order value exceeds $399.99, you would be eligible to get Xiaomi Huami Amazfit smartwatch for an unbeatable price of $49.99.

If your grant total is between $199.99 to $299.99, you can get the M3C IP68 smart band for just $7.99. Likewise, if you spend between $99.99 to $199.99, you can get your hands on the Xiaomi in-ear earphone for a heavily discounted price of just $5.06.
The Elephone A5 is an irresistible smartphone that sports a mammoth 6.18-inches IPS, FHD+ multi-touch display with a screen resolution of 2246×1080 pixels. It packs a powerful MediaTek Helio P60 MT6771 processor and a highly competent ARM Mali G72 MP3 800MHz, 3-Cores GPU, under the hood.

The European Union version of the A5 ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of onboard storage capacity that can be expanded up to 512GB to ensure you have enough space for saving your favorite content.

On the photography front, it houses a 0.3MP+5MP+12MP triple camera setup on the back and 20 MP+2 MP front shooters for selfies and video chatting.

Furthermore, the dual-SIM smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a built-in 4000mAh battery. Aside from that, the phone features using sensors like the gravity induction, distance sensor, and light sensor.

You can visit this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the twilight color version of the Elephone A5 smartphone before the promotion comes to an end.

More NEX phones coming as Vivo trademarks NEX V, NEX Y, NEX Z and NEX Play

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Dec 18, 2018

Vivo already has three NEX phones – the NEX A, the NEX S, and the recently launched NEX Dual Display. However, a new trademark listing has revealed that Vivo has more NEX phones in the pipeline.

The Chinese smartphone maker trademarked a bunch of names last week at the European Union Intellectual Property Office. The documents reveal the company has trademarked the names NEX S, NEX V, NEX X, NEX Y, NEX Z, and NEX PLAY.

The NEX S already exists as it is the Snapdragon 845-powered version of the NEX A released back in June. The others are practically unreleased models. The NEX Play is presumed to be the first gaming phone in the series that will compete against phones like the Nubia Red Magic, Black Shark Helo, Razer Phone 2 and the ASUS ROG Phone.

Check Out GearBest’s 2018 Xmas Tech Deals Best Computer Gear Flash Sale

Get Top-Branded Electronic Items At Unbeatable Prices On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Dec 18, 2018

Known as one of China’s best online electronic stores, GearBest is offering tech buffs a lot to cheer about in the form of its recently kicked-off promo dubbed ‘2018 Xmas Tech Deals.’

The aforesaid promo comprises a Flash Sale that will be valid for a wide range of computer gears that have been split into multiple categories to simplify the search process. For instance, the Mai Benben Jinmai 5 Laptop that usually sells for $619.43 is currently available for a reduced price of $459.99 on GearBest.

This 26% discount will be valid for the platinum color version of the laptop for a limited period of time.

Likewise, you can avail a 26% off on the Mi Pad 4 Tablet PC that would normally set you back a pretty penny on online as well as offline stores. As a result, you can now buy this Xiaomi-branded tablet PC for a reduced price of just $209.99. Moreover, you can choose between black and gold color versions.
While the aforesaid products have been included in the ‘New Arrivals’ section, a slew of other well-received laptops and tablet PCs have been added in the following section called ‘Best Sellers.’ It is worth noting that all items featured in this category carry heavily discounted price tags.

The ‘Flash Sale’ section, on the other hand, is brimming with TV boxes and mini PCs that you can now buy without breaking the bank. Brand conscious buyers can head straight to the next section called ‘Top Brands’ where top-end electronic items from ALLDOCUBE, Onda, Jumper, Tanix, Motospeed, and XGIMI are up for grabs for unbeatable prices.

Similarly, GearBest is doling out big discounts on computer accessories like the Colorful iGame 1050Ti Gaming Video Graphics Card and eekoo 120G SSD Solid State Drives SATA3 3.0 6GB/s Support in the category called ‘Accessories.’ There are other items that are added to the ‘5 Days Arrival’ and the concluding ‘More Deals’ categories.

You can click here to visit the promotion page to check out all the products and take full advantage of the promo before it comes to an end.

Amazon launches the $29.99 Echo Wall Clock that can pair with the Echo smart speakers

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Dec 17, 2018

Thinking of what you can get for someone this festive holiday? Especially for someone who already owns an Amazon Echo smart speaker? How about considering the Echo Wall Clock priced at $29.99 on Amazon? The wall clock has a digital 60- LCD display which can display one or multiple timers that you’ve set using a paired Echo smart speaker and the analogue clock will show the time of the day. For Instance, when you tell Alexa to set a timer for 35 minutes, you’ll be able to watch the movement of the timer on the clock with the display of each passing minute becoming brighter.

The clock will adjust automatically when Daylight Saving Time rolls around and also the Echo Wall Clock set the time automatically by syncing with the Echo speaker. Furthermore setting up the clock is as simple as just saying “Alexa, set up my Echo Wall Clock.” The Echo wall clock will work with any of the Echo models including the Amazon Echo, Echo Show, Echo Spot, Echo Dot, Echo Plus, or Echo Input smart speaker. The Wall Clock has a white bezel and is 10-inches in diameter. It utilises four AA batteries which are needed to power the timepiece and includes all of the hardware you need to mount it. There is also a Bluetooth pairing button for pairing the gadget to the Echo speaker.

Unfortunately, the Echo Wall Clock won’t be in stock until December 24 but you can place an order on Amazon now and have it delivered when it is in stock. That might be too close to Christmas but you can always tell your family members, friends, loved ones, business associate or substantial other that their gift is on the way.

HTC Desire 12s Launched bearing a sleek design, unimpressive specs and modest pricing

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Dec 17, 2018

Taiwanese smartphone giant HTC Monday came out with a new phone announcement – the Desire 12s which follows the same design language of the U12 Life. HTC may not have given up entirely on the smartphone market just yet as it holds the belief that 5G connectivity and blockchain technology will in some way get the ailing company back in its feet. However, before that happens, the budget HTC Desire 12s has just been formally launched and commercially released in Taiwan.

This is the tech’s first giant “mainstream” device n several months and seeing the wide availability of the Desire 12 and 12+ in Europe, an extension out of Asia definitely doesn’t feel out of the question for the HTC Desire 12s. There’s definitely no reason, neither do you necessarily need to own cryptocurrency to be able to afford this modest “5.7-incher”, which begins at the reasonable equivalent amount of $195 or so in HTC’s domestic market. Alas, you don’t get a lot of features for your bucks, as the entry-level configuration includes 3GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. A 4GB+64GB variant is around the equivalent of $225.

The Desire 12s borrows the two-tone design from the U12 Life and this is certainly an awesome, magnificent touch for an otherwise unsurprising product, attempting to give the best of both worlds with an original Glossy texture and Matte finish blend.

The Desire 12s features a 5.7-inch display with HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. There’s no notch and judging by the renders, the side bezels are really thin while the upper and lower ones are decent for an entry-level phone too. The 12s packs a modest Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor.

Further, the device packs a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and surprisingly there is only a single camera at the front and rear. Both rear and selfies sensors are 13MP cameras. Interestingly, it is easy to confuse the rear camera for a dual setup whereas it is a single sensor with the LED flash by its side. The device gets its interface from Android 8.1 Oreo software and is powered by a 3,075 mAh battery with no support for fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ major leak reveals design, specifications, features

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Dec 17, 2018

The Galaxy S10 series will be debuting next year as Samsung’s 10^th anniversary Galaxy S-series smartphones. The Galaxy S10 will be arriving in Lite, regular and Plus models. These models will be respectively equipped with 5.8-inch, 6.1-inch and 6.4-inch S-AMOLED screens. The S10 Lite will have dual rear cameras while the other models will be equipped with triple camera sensors on the rear. PhoneArena has received more information about the upcoming Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ models including their marvelous renders. Here is all the latest information about the S10 and S10+ phones.

The Galaxy S10 will be featuring 148.9 x 70.9 x 7.8mm. It will be featuring a 6.1-inch Infinity-O AMOLED display that has a small hole for the front-facing camera. On the other hands, the dimensions of the S10+ are 157.7 x 75 x 7.8mm. It houses a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen that features a slightly large oval cutout for housing dual front-facing cameras. Both smartphones will carry support for Quad HD+ resolution. The new display design will certainly allow the S10 and S10+ to offer a very screen-to-body ratio.

The Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ that will feature triple camera setups will be arriving identical primary cameras. The Galaxy S10 Lite will be arriving with a regular flat AMOLED screen with Infinity Display design. Its selfie shooter will be available on its top bezel. Previous reports have claimed that the S10 and S10+ will support 19:9 aspect ratio whereas the S10 Lite will support 18.5:9 aspect ratio.

The Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10 Lite are expected to arrive in different markets in Snapdragon 845 and Exynos 9820 chipset variants. All the Galaxy S10 models will be featuring 3.5mm audio jack.

Read More:Samsung to reportedly showcase its 5G smartphone at MWC 2019

Rumors surrounding the Galaxy S10 series claim that Samsung will an Unpacked event for unveiling it on Feb. 20. In the U.K, it is expected to be available for pre-orders from the same date and its sales are likely to begin on March 8. The S10 Lite, s10 and S10 Plus are rumored to be available with respective starting prices of 699 pounds (~$883), 799 pounds (~$1,009) and 899 pounds (~$1,135).

Nubia X video review is here!

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Dec 17, 2018

The Nubiav X is a revolutionary flagship phone that offers notch-less viewing experience through a large-sized display. However, the major USP of the smartphone is the rear-mounted secondary display which sets it apart from all the other flagship smartphones (except for the newly introduced Vivo NEX Dual Display edition. GizmoChina’s YouTube channel now includes the video review of the Nubia X smartphone. Have a look at the video below to know what’s hot and not about the Nubia X.

Nubia X Review Video

Nubia has removed the selfie camera from the Nubia X phone because of which the handset sports a notch-less front screen with a very high screen-to-body ratio. The handset has curved edges on the rear. Its secondary screen cannot only show of the front display when flipped, but also it can show high-resolution always-on content when the device is locked. The secondary also functions as a viewfinder while shooting selfies from the dual rear cameras.

There are two side-mounted fingerprint scanners on the Nubia X. When pressed together, it can let the rear screen can show whats being shown displayed on the front. One of the major gripes of the Nubia X is that it lacks support for Google services. To get the desired apps, one needs to access Nubia’s app center.

The box package of the device includes the handset, some paperwork, USB-C cable, charger adapter, USB-C to 3.5mm adapter and SIM ejector tool.

Nubia X Specifications

At the front side of the Nubia X is IPS LCD display of 6.26 inches which supports Full HD+ resolution. The second display on the rear is a 5.5-inch OLED screen that produces HD+ resolution. Both displays are shielded by Gorilla Glass 4. The Android 8.1 Oreo comes loaded on the smartphone with Nubia UI 6.0 placed over it.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is the brain of the Nubia X which is assisted by 8 GB / 6 GB of RAM. The handset offers up to 512 GB of internal storage. There is no selfie shooter on the device. On the rear is the 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel dual camera setup. It receives power to perform from 3,800mAh battery.

Read More: Vivo NEX Dual Display vs Nubia X vs Oppo Find X: Specs Comparison

Nubia X Price

The Nubia X is exclusively available in China with a starting price of 3299 yuan (~$478). It comes in slew of colors such as Blue Gold, Ser Blue, Black Gold, Deep Gray and Starry Night

Global readers can purchase the Nubia X through Giztop with two years warranty and worldwide shipping.

Do you think that the Nubia X is certainly one of the desirable smartphones? Are you of the opinion that the secondary screen of the phone is just a gimmick? Do you think that no Google services on the Nubia X is a deal breaker? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Huawei Nova 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 17, 2018

Huawei Nova 4 and Samsung Galaxy A8s are the first smartphones ever to feature a hole-punch display. Thanks to the fact that the display integrates the front camera in a small hole, they do not need a notch, neither a slider or a pop-up front camera, in order to deliver extremely narrow bezels on three sides and a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent. Will they be considered the best solution to get rid of notches? Only time will give us the answer. Meanwhile, here is an in-depth specs comparison.

Huawei Nova 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s

	Huawei Nova 4	Samsung Galaxy A8s
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157 x 75.1 x 7.8 mm, 172 grams	158.4 x 74.9 x 7.4 mm, 173 grams
DISPLAY	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 398 ppi, IPS LCD	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 970, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, Samsung UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 48 + 16 MP + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 and f/2.4 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 24 + 10 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 24 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3750 mAh Fast charging 18W	3400 mAh, Fast Charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, in-display camera	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, in-display camera

Design

Huawei has been able to make a more impressive design with the new Huawei Nova 4. Indeed, the handset features a higher screen-to-body ratio as well as a smaller hole for the front camera, at least from what the first official renders are showing. Further, the rear side is more attractive as well thanks to the reflective back available in gradient color variants. Samsung Galaxy A8s is a slightly thinner phone, but on the other hand, it is a bit taller.

Display

Samsung always provides better displays for most of its handsets, but it is not the case when it comes to the new Samsung Galaxy A8s. It is the only last-gen phone from the Galaxy A series to sport an IPS LCD display instead of a Super AMOLED panel. Huawei Nova 4 has an IPS display too and the same resolution, so we expect a very similar viewing quality. However, we will have to test them personally to give a final judgment about their displays.

Specs & Software

Huawei Nova 4 wins when it comes to performance because of its better hardware. Indeed, it comes with a high-end processor, the Kirin 970 which is the same found on the Huawei P20 Pro, paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. It delivers blazing speeds as well as a great adaptability to multi-tasking. Samsung Galaxy A8s will provide very nice performances, but it remains an upper mid-ranger with its Snapdragon 710 chipset. Both the phones come with Android Pie out of the box customized with the companies’ proprietary user interfaces.

Camera

Besides their punch-hole display, cameras are the main focus of Huawei Nova 4 and Samsung Galaxy A8s. On the paper, the former looks more impressive because it is the first to come with the new Sony sensor sporting a resolution of 48 Megapixels, in a triple camera setup. However, Samsung Galaxy A8s is an outstanding camera phone as well with its triple camera and a very bright f/1.7 aperture. We are yet to see how each device performs in the most demanding scenarios to express an opinion.

Read More: Huawei Nova 4 Launched with the worlds first 48MP Sony IMX586 Camera!

Battery

We can not give a final verdict about battery life as well. Huawei Nova 4 has a much bigger battery, but usually, Samsung optimizes its batteries in a better way, so the battery life of these devices might be similar.

Price

Overall, at least on the paper, I am more impressed by the Huawei Nova 4 because of its more beautiful design and a higher-end hardware. It just debuted in China with a price tag of about €500 for the high version with the 48 MP triple camera (there is also a standard version with a lower-end camera), while the price of Samsung Galaxy A8s is still shrouded into mystery.

Huawei Nova 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s: PRO and CONS

Huawei Nova 4

PRO

Higher screen-to-body ratio
Outstanding rear camera
Big battery
Amazing hardware

CONS

Worse connectivity

Samsung Galaxy A8s

PRO

Good cameras
FM radio
Sleek design
Good battery

CONS

No 3.5 mm jack

New Honor Magic 2 update adds support for FlyPods Pro’s Bone Conduction ID

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Dec 17, 2018

The Honor FlyPods Pro was announced alongside the Honor Magic 2 back in October. The wireless earbuds which share the same design with the Huawei FreeBuds 2 packs interesting features including one that lets you use your voice to unlock your phone and make payments.

The feature is called Bone ID and it uses bone conduction technology to match the pattern of the voice of the user. Apparently, each person has a unique bone sound pattern and with Bone ID, owners can simply use their voice to unlock their phone or authorize payment transactions just as you would do with Touch ID or Face ID.

The feature wasn’t available right out of the box but a new update rolling out to the Honor Magic 2 activates the feature. The update brings the phone’s version to B150 which brings the feature to the phone thus allowing owners to set up Bone ID on their device. The Bone ID settings can be found under Security and Privacy under the main settings. All you have to do is follow the instructions.

In-store ad reveals more details about Lenovo Z5s Ferrari SuperFast Edition

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Dec 17, 2018

News of a custom version of the Lenovo Z5s surfaced yesterday. The phone which is called the Lenovo Z5s Ferrari Superfast is expected to launch alongside the regular variant. An in-store advert has now revealed more details of the phone.

The ad does confirm there is a Ferrari-custom version of the phone that will have a Snapdragon 845 processor and 12GB of RAM. It also reveals the phone will have a customized back (most likely Ferrari’s logo), a camera-in-hole display, and that it will launch tomorrow.

There is no info about the cameras, so it should be the same as the regular variant which will have three vertically arranged cameras. What we are not sure of is if it will have an in-display fingerprint scanner or a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Lenovo signed a multi-year partnership with Scuderia Ferrari at the beginning of the year. Now the PC giant’s logo can be seen on the uniform of the racing team as well as on their cars. The partnership also includes Lenovo providing its ThinkPad laptops and Miix tablets for use by the team on and off the track. So it doesn’t come as a huge surprise that Lenovo’s own phone will have Ferrari’s logo.

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Sony Xperia XZ4 front panel leaked to hint really tall 21:9 aspect ratio screen

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Dec 17, 2018

The Sony Xperia XZ4 leaked specifications that had surfaced earlier this month had revealed that the smartphone could be equipped with 21:9 aspect ratio display. Now popular tipster and designer Benjamin Geskin has shared an image of the front panel that belongs to the alleged Xperia XZ4 phone. It corroborates on the rumors that it will be featuring a 21:9 aspect ratio screen.

The Xperia XZ4 front panel image matches with the CAD renders of the phone from the previous month. The side bezels of the smartphone are extremely thin. The lower bezel is also very thin and the one sitting at the top of the display is slightly thick enough to house an earpiece, a front-facing and some other sensors.

Previous reports have revealed that the Sony Xperia Z4 will be featuring a display supplied by LG. The 21:9 aspect ratio display of the XZ4 is rumored to measures 6.55 inches.

The Sony Xperia XZ4 will be of the one of the first phones to debut with Snapdragon 855 chipset. The SoC could be coupled with 6 GB of LPDDRX RAM. The smartphone is likely to hit the market in 64 GB and 256 GB storage options. For more storage, it will be featuring a microSD card slot.

The backside of the Xperia XZ4 is expected to feature a triple camera system on the rear. The exact configurations of the triple sensors are not known. However, it could be featuring 48-megapixel 1/2.3-inch Sony IMX586 sensor with support for OIS. It will come installed with the latest Android 9.0 Pie OS.

The handset is expected to feature glass and metal combination body and sport a thin profile of around 8mm. The CAD renders leak had revealed that it will be measuring 166.9 x 72.4 x 8.2mm. It will be featuring side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Read More: Sony Xperia XZ4 Compact renders leak thin design and tall aspect ratio

The pricing of the Sony Xperia XZ4 is under the wraps. The smartphone is expected to go official at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech expo in February. The Japanese tech giant is also rumored to debut the Xperia XZ4 Compact alongside the Xperia XZ4 phone.

3D Printed Face fools all tested Android devices but not Apple’s Face ID

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Dec 17, 2018

Facial recognition is cropping up everywhere. From shopping malls to the workplace, it’s likely you get your face scanned by something daily. But rather than intruding your privacy, facial recognition is supposed to protect digital life from pries. Forbes has newly used a 3D printed head modelled after the author’s head to test different series of smartphone face-recognition systems. The 3D head model was printed at Backface in Birmingham, U.K., in a dome-like studio that contains 50 cameras. Altogether, they combine to take a single shot which makes up a full 3D image. It took a few days to produce a final model which cost over £300.

If you’re an Android customer, though, look away from your screen now. We tested four of the hottest handsets running Google’s Android operating systems and Apple’s iPhone to see how convenient it’d be to penetrate into them. It was achieved with just a 3D-printed head. All of the Androids unlocked with the fake model. But however, Apple’s phone was impenetrable. The Android phones tested included the Samsung S9, Samsung Note 8, LG G7 ThinQ, and OnePlus 6.

The facial recognition on many Android phones is less secure when compared to Apple’s Face ID system. Just a simple photograph has been used to trick some of those face recognition systems. Apple’s Face ID, however, uses an infrared camera, an attention awareness technology, a depth sensor and a dot projector to map out 30,000 points on your face creating an artificial 3D scan and making it more secure. With the attention awareness feature alone, this is enough to explain the inability for a static 3D printed head to unlock the iPhone X. That said, the iPhone X’s Face ID has been fooled in the past with more complex printed 3D heads. Thus, it is best not to rely on Face ID entirely for digital security.

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Coolpad 8 launched with 6.26-inch notched screen, dual cameras and 999 Yuan (~$145) pricing

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Dec 17, 2018

Coolpad has announced the Coolpad 8 smartphone in China. The handset is fitted with a notched screen and it is equipped with dual rear cameras. The handset will be available for buying later this week through Jing Dong Mall. Currently, the Chinese retailer is receiving the reservations of the smartphone.

Coolpad 8 Specifications and Features

The Coolpad 8 features a 3D glass back and a metallic frame. It measures 155.5 x 74.8 x 8.5mm and weighs 177 grams. A notched InCell IPS LCD display of 6.26 inches seated on the frontside of the Coolpad 8. It carries support for full HD+ resolution ofCoolpad 8 launched with 6.26-inch notched, dual cameras and 999 Yuan (~$145) pricing 2246 x 1080 pixels. The rear side of the smartphone features a fingerprint scanner for securely locking and unlocking the device.

The MediaTek MT6750 chipset coupled with 4 GB of RAM is present under the hood of the device. It has an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. A 4,000mAh battery is packed inside the phone. It supports fast charging through USB-C which makes it possible to completely the charge the handset in 120 minutes.A vertical dual camera setup featuring 16-megapixel and 2-megpixel sensors is available on the rear of the Coolpad 8. For capturing selfies, it has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The exact version of the Android OS is not mentioned on the JD listing of the smartphone. The Android OS is customized with the company’s Cool UI 9.0 skin. The other features of the Coolpad 8 include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.

Coolpad 8 Pricing and Release Date

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Jingdong Mall will begin the sales of the Coolpad 8 at 10 AM from Dec. 21. It can be bought in two colors such as Streamer Ash (Black) and Bright Red.

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Honor 10 Lite now available for pre-order in Pakistan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia

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Dec 17, 2018

The Honor 10 Lite is making its way to more countries following its launch in China. Honor took to Twitter to announce the phone will launch on Thursday, December 20. However, the phone is already available for pre-order in a few countries.

3 DAYS TILL LAUNCH. Are you as excited as we are? #HONOR10Lite 🎉https://t.co/FXE9yJIpLN pic.twitter.com/Sjdk89ya4z

— HONOR (@Honorglobal) December 17, 2018

The Honor 10 Lite will be available in Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. In Pakistan, it will be sold by Daraz for PKR 38,999 (~$280) and will be available in Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black. Delivery will start on the 25th of December and those who pre-order will get a free Bluetooth speaker.

In the UAE and Saudi Arabia, both phones will be sold for AED 799 (~$217) and SAR 749 (~$200) respectively. It will be available in Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black, and Sky Blue and be sold on the official Honor online store. Those who pre-order the phone in the UAE will get a free Honor Smart Scale worth AED 136 (~$37). Those in Saudi Arabia will get a free 10,000mAh power bank. In both Middle Eastern countries, delivery will begin on December 20.

The Honor 10 Lite sold in all three countries will have 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

The Honor 10 Lite has a 6.21-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080) dewdrop notch display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is certified as safe by TÜV Rheinland thanks to its unique eye comfort mode. The phone is powered by a Kirin 710 processor.