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Nokia 8 Android Pie update delayed due to unresolved issues

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Nokia 8 and the Nokia 8 Sirocco are next in line to get Android Pie, According to HMD Global’s update schedule, both phones were supposed to get the update in November but that didn’t happen. Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer of HMD Global took to Twitter to explain the reason for the delay.

Nokia 8

According to his tweet, they are working on the update for the Nokia 8 but a few unresolved issues have prevented them from rolling it out to users. He adds that they need a few more days to finish up.

Based on the tweet, we presume the update should arrive on the phone in the first week of this month. There is no info about the Nokia 8 Sirocco but the update for it too should arrive shortly after that of the Nokia 8.

Android Pie will bring features such as a new navigation, a redesigned recent apps menu, adaptive battery, adaptive brightness, and Digital Wellbeing app to the phone.

READ MORE: Nokia 7.1 and Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite get updated to Android Pie

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FreeBuds 2 app seen on Huawei’s official app store ahead of official release

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Habeeb Onawole
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Weeks before the official launch of the Mate 20 series, images and specs of a successor to Huawei‘s true wireless earbuds leaked on the web. Unfortunately, the pair of earbuds which is officially known as the FreeBuds 2 Pro wasn’t announced at the Mate 20 event. However, Honor did launch their own rebranded version of the earbuds as the FlyPods and FlyPods 2 Pro.

Now the official FreeBuds app has been seen on Huawei’s own app store which might mean the wireless earbuds is coming soon. The app is 21.3MB in size and was uploaded as far back as September. At the moment, it has less than 10,000 installs.

Huawei FreeBuds 2 app

Just like the Honor FlyPods, the Huawei FreeBuds 2 is expected to have a regular variant alongside the Pro version. The differences will be in their features such as “Bone Sound Pattern” recognition in the Pro version and of course, a higher price tag. Both versions will have wireless charging.

READ MORE: Leaked Poster teases Huawei’s Infinity-O-styled smartphone launching this December

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Buy Micromax Selfie 3 E460 Smartphone For Just $74.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel
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If you love taking and posting selfies on photo sharing websites and other social media platforms, you probably fancy using a smartphone that captures superior quality self-portraits.


While the market is brimming with smartphones that are exclusively designed to take selfies, these devices usually carry price tags that will burn a hole in your pocket. If you are living on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a fortune on a selfie smartphone, you might want to take a gander at the Micromax Selfie 3 E460 smartphone.

The Selfie 3 E460 is an irresistible smartphone that’s designed “for the selfiesh you.” Despite boasting an impressive array of features and top-end specifications, this Micromax branded smartphone has gone up for pre-order carrying a lowered price tag of just $74.99 on Banggood.

This is a 32% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $109.99. On the downside, this discount will only be valid for the first 300 pieces. The remaining 600 pieces will set you back $79.99 while the remaining 1000 pieces will sell for $89.99.
An absolute bargain at this price, the Selfie 3 E460 smartphone sports a 5.0 Inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen FHD display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9. It packs a powerful Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 processor with Adreno 505 GPU, under the hood.

Moreover, the Selfie 3 E460 smartphone comes with 3GB of RAM and offers 32GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via micro SD card. On the photography front, the phone houses a 13.0MP rear-mounted camera with AF, f/2.0, and LED Flash. Up front, there’s a 16.0MP selfie shooter with LED flash and f/2.0 aperture.

The phone runs Android 7.0 Nougat OS and draws its juices from a 3000mAh battery. On top of that, it features a slew of useful sensors including an accelerometer, proximity, light sensor, compass, and a fingerprint sensor.

If the Micromax Selfie 3 E460 smartphone has stirred your interest, you can click here to visit the promotion page and grab the discount before the remaining pieces get sold out.

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Get Big Discounts On Oclean Air Electrical Toothbrush And Utorch Smart LED Ceiling Light On GearBest

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Vinay Patel
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GearBest is known for offering the best electronic items including cell phones, gadgets, toys, home appliances etc. at unbeatable prices. Staying true to its reputation, the Chinese online electronics store is doling out big discounts on a couple of items that come in handy in day to day life.


Oclean Air Intelligent APP Control Sonic Electrical Toothbrush

Brushing teeth regularly is extremely important for good oral care. While a lot of people prefer using manual toothbrushes, electric toothbrushes are garnering huge popularity as well since it is expected to be more effective in terms of removing oral plaque that cause decay.

Regrettably, electrical toothbrushes don’t come cheap. If you’re in the market for a cost-effective electric toothbrush, you might want to take a gander at the Oclean Air electrical toothbrush. You can now buy this light-and-compact version of the design award-winning, Oclean One rechargeable automatic sonic toothbrush for just $33.99 on GearBest.

This is a noteworthy 32% reduction in the electrical toothbrush’s original asking price of $49.99. The Oclean Air is available in two color versions including light pink and white. Note that the aforesaid discount is specifically valid only for the white color version.

You can avail a 28% discount on the light pink color version of the Oclean Air electrical toothbrush that usually sells for $49.99. Thanks to this discount, you can now get your hands on this eye-catching color version for just $35.99.

On the downside, there were 97 pieces of the light pink and only 81 pieces of the white color versions remaining at the time of writing. You can follow this link to grab the discount. The promo ends in just 2 days.

Utorch Smart Voice Control LED Ceiling Light

The Utorch smart LED ceiling light is a great choice for creating a suitable atmosphere for different environments like office and home. You can easily adjust its brightness using stepless dimming or 3 color dimming methods, making it a perfect product for the modern lifestyle.

While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a feature rich LED ceiling light, this Utorch-branded ceiling light will set you back only $38.99 on GearBest. This is a significant 61% discount on the device that usually sells for $100.

You can choose between deep sky blue and white color versions of the Utorch smart LED Ceiling light. However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that there were 486 pieces for both the aforesaid color versions remaining at the time of writing.

You can follow this link in order to check out more details about the Utorch Smart Voice Control LED Ceiling Light and grab the big discount. The promotion will be valid for 29 days.

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Microsoft’s foldable Andromeda may launch in 2019

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Simranpal Singh
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Many have eyes on the next fleet of foldable smartphones which are expected to arrive next year. Already, there are plenty of rumours and leaks that have reported about the foldable or flexible devices which are due for launch in 2019. On the other hand, Samsung is coming with Galaxy F, while Huawei and LG are also on the same boat. Today, we have got some good news for Microsoft fans. The Redmond company is expected to launch their foldable version of smartphone under Project Andromeda in 2019.

Microsoft Andromeda Project

As per a new book, Beneath a Surface by journalist and Microsoft tech blog Thurrot.com collaborator Brad Same, Microsoft is going to launch their foldable device next year. The book tells us the tale of Microsoft, like how they managed to create $1 billion a year business out of their Surface lineup. They have even managed to surpass Apple in some cases. Now it appears that Microsoft is waving ahead to compete against other companies in a more a competitive way.

Microsoft is coming with Project Andromeda, a foldable device which can expand like the tablet and will launch in the upcoming year. There are many pros that make it most awaited device from Microsoft next year. The new device will come with a Surface-class like design and will come with Windows Phone Operating system.

Along with the Microsoft’s Surface product, Xbox one, new Surface tablets and many other hardware devices are set for launch in 2019. The new tablet will compete against Apple iPad Pro 12.9 – inch tablet. It will carry slim design with USB Type-C on board and very thin bezels making it more elegant.

Many devices and products have already been in the pipeline from different manufacturers for 2019. Most of them are coming with new technologies such as 5G and foldable displays. With the new report, it has been made clear that Microsoft is also on the same line as like of Samsung, LG and Huawei who are preparing to launch the very first foldable devices.

So, how many of you are waiting for Microsoft’s foldable device?

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Get Top Variants Of The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Smartphone At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel
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After floating around the rumor mill and making several appearances online in the form of leaks, Xiaomi’s long-awaited Mi Mix 3 smartphone was finally made available the public earlier this month.
Much to the delight of the Chinese electronics giant, the Mi Mix 3 became an instant hit among those who like watching their favorite videos on a big-screen mobile device. Here are 3 variants of the Mi Mix 3 smartphone that you can buy at lowered prices on GeekBuying.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

This model of the Mi Mix 3 smartphone ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage so that users can have ample space to save their favorite content. While this model usually carries an $826.99 price tag, you can now buy it for just $569.99 on GeekBuying.

In addition to taking advantage of this 31% discount, you can apply coupon code EOXDKWLM to get an extra $126 off at the time of checking out. In other words, you can use the aforesaid coupon to reduce your grand total to just $529.99.

In order to take advantage of this discount, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. Note that the promo is slated to end in just 2 days.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Packed with a slightly larger 8GB RAM, this variant of the Mi Mix 3 smartphone would normally set you back a pretty penny on online as well as offline stores. Xiaomi is now doling out a noteworthy 27% discount on this model’s original asking price of $870.99.

As a result, this model of Mi Mix 3 smartphone can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $634.99 on GeekBuying. On top of that, you can apply coupon code HKVHJSQF before checking out to save $91 more. The coupon helps you get your cart total down to only $608.99.
You can head straight to this link in order to avail the discount. It is worth noting that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (8GB RAM+256GB ROM)

Those who fancy downloading and installing numerous apps, games and store videos that require ample onboard storage can go for this version of the Mi Mix 3 smartphone. In this version, you get 8GB of RAM along with a whopping 256GB of internal storage.

This version normally carries a steep $1038.99 price tag, but you can now get your hands on it for just $704.99 on GeekBuying. But if this 32% discount doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code OARHFXXL to save an extra $110 and bring your grand total further down to only $649.99.

You can visit this link and grab the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end soon.

An absolute bargain at these prices, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone is housed in a 7000 series aluminum frame with a ceramic back and Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection. The phone is powered by Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor and it packs an Adreno 630 for an unmatched video watching and gaming experience.

Two companies and nine people charged for allegedly selling Samsung’s curved display tech

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Simranpal Singh
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As per information revealed, it has been surfaced that around nine people from two different companies have been allegedly involved in selling Samsung’s new curved OLED display tech to some third-party vendor. The third-party vendor is reportedly some Chinese company. Samsung’s supplier, TopTec Co LTD’s CEO was among people who are arrested over the matter.

Samsung Foldable Smartphone

In detail, CEO of the Samsung’s supplier company and other eight employees are involved in this whole racket. They have received $13.8 million combines for passing on the details of the private documents of Samsung’s curved-edge OLED display.

In order to make the thing look original and hide it from the agencies, the group formed a shell company. It helped them to receive display panel information from Samsung Display, and later they passed on the same technology to the Chinese company. The allegations on Toptec also include selling of Samsung’s “3D lamination” technology.

As per an estimate, Samsung has employed enormous resources both monetary and human to build this technology. Approximately, they employed 38 engineers and invested $134 million in developing the leaked display panel.

In a statement by Samsung Display,  Bloomberg said in a statement that they are “shocked at the results of the investigation by prosecutors, at a time when competitors are intensifying their technological rivalry.” Even the South Korean government is acting excellently as they believe it to be a national core technology.

Similar matters are of great concern for the tech world, as it can destroy the production environment for inventions and other new technologies. It can prove a major debacle for the company who have gained such technology after the hard work of several years.

It’s not a new thing in the tech world, various times companies have alleged of stealing their technologies. Recently, Uber was accused of stealing trade secrets from the Alphabet’s Waymo.

We hope this time, whoever has committed the crime of stealing the technologies should be put behind bars with a huge penalty. What do you say about the theft and stealing of patents and other new technologies these days? Is it something that government should keep a check? Share your essential thoughts via comments below.

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Pre-Order The Xiaomi Amazfit Smart Watch Phone For Only $180.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel
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It is imperative for us to stay fit in order to keep up with today’s fast-paced world. Thanks to a slew of fitness gadgets available in the market, we can monitor our health and carefully watch our various activities.
Regrettably, these devices don’t come cheap. Much to the delight of fitness purists who aren’t willing to spend a fortune on a smartwatch or a fitness band, Xiaomi is now offering the Amazfit 1.3-inch smartwatch at an unbeatable price on Banggood.

The original Xiaomi Amazfit 1.3 smartwatch phone has gone up for pre-order bearing a heavily discounted price tag of just $180.99 on the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck. This is a noteworthy 28% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $249.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, the top-end smartwatch from Xiaomi boasts an HRM heart rate monitor function that generates a real-time feedback, allowing the wearer to check his/her heart rate anytime and anywhere. On top of that, it comes with 11 sports modes including running, indoor running, trail running, walking, climbing and football just to name a few.


Equipped with up to 10 custom dials, the Xiaomi Amazfit 1.3 inch smartwatch draws its juices from a robust 390mAh battery that delivers an impressive 5 days standby time so that you do not need to worry about charging it daily.

It sports an eye-catching 1.3-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 360 x 360 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top for added protection. Moreover, the watch is powered by a 1.2 GHz Dual Processor and it has 512MB of RAM along with 4GB of onboard storage.

It is compatible with Android 4.4 (or above), and iOS 9.0 (or above) and it runs Amazfit OS based on Android. Furthermore, it is backed by an international standard rating of IP68.

You can visit this link to check out more details about this Amazfit watch and avail the discount, which will be valid only for the black color version for a limited period of time.

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Get Up To 65% Off On Home And Garden Products On Banggood

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Vinay Patel
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Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is now giving its users an opportunity to get up to a whopping 65% off on home and garden products.


A part of the Amazing Black Friday Sale, this ‘New & Hot Promotion’ has been split into multiple categories in a bid to expedite the search process. Each category features a wide selection of items that you can buy without emptying your pocket.

The ‘Top Sale’ section comprises KCASA KC-MT10 Ultra-thin Lighter, Xiaomi Mini Electric Nose Hair Trimmer and a slew of other items that come in handy in day to day life. More importantly, all items included in this section are available for unbeatable prices.

The cosmetic aspect of your bathroom is quite important as this one place in the entire house where people usually feel relaxed. The next section called ‘Bathroom Products’ is where you can get items that will not only enhance the overall look of your bathroom but also make you feel at ease thanks to the big discounts available on their retail prices.

Deemed as the center of a family’s day-to-day living, the kitchen is where you prepare meals and probably even eat with your loved ones. You can buy several useful items for your kitchen in this category called ‘Kitchen Dinner Bar.’ Note that items included in the aforesaid section are now available for slashed prices.
Likewise, the Home Decor, Home Textiles, and Garden Suppliers are other categories that include a myriad of products that we use every day. From a Digoo-branded digital alarm clock to a Honana WP-565 New Cute DIY Changing Face Emoji Cushion Cover, this promo has everything that you’d need to enhance your home and garden.

In order to ensure you do not end up missing this opportunity, all you need to do is to follow this link before the promo comes to an end.

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Get Big Discounts On Top Xiaomi-Branded TV Boxes On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel
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While the market is brimming with top-branded TV boxes running the Android OS, these devices do not come cheap. In fact, a top-branded TV box will set you back a pretty on online as well as offline stores.
If you are looking for a cost-effective TV box that boasts an impressive array of features, you have come to the right place. We’ll divulge details the Xiaomi-branded TV boxes that you can buy without emptying your pocket and even show how you can get an extra discount during the checkout process.

Xiaomi 4K Mi Box Android TV Set-top Box

Running Android TV 8.0 Oreo operating system, the 4K Mi Box is capable of playing popular TV series or news, run games etc. Moreover, the Mi Box can be easily switched to radio aside from allowing you to choose from a wide selection of videos based on your Youtube and Google Play preferences.
The Mi Box normally sells for $126.13, but in order to ensure even cost-conscious buyers can get their hands on the coveted device, Xiaomi is now offering it for only $59.99 on GeekBuying. You can extend this 52% discount by applying coupon code OCTTV1 if your product is shipping from Germany warehouse.

The coupon helps you save an extra $3 by bringing your already lowered grand total further down to just $56.99 at the time of checking out. You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in receiving this discount as the promo is slated to end in just one day.

Xiaomi 4K Mi Box Android TV Set-top Box

The Mi Box packs a powerful Quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU under the hood empowering users to play multiple games without any sort of interruption. Moreover, you can use its Bluetooth voice remote control to search for your favorite content.

There’s a 48% off on the Mi Box that usually carries an asking price tag of $126.13. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the 4K Mi Box Android TV box for a considerably reduced price of just $64.99 on GeekBuying.

If you select a warehouse based in Italy, Poland, or Spain while placing your order, you can apply coupon code OCTTV1 and get an extra $3 off. After applying the coupon, your cart value drops to just $ 61.99. You can follow this link to receive the discount before the promo wraps up.

Xiaomi Mi Box S TV Box

The Mi Box S can transform any regular television into a Smart TV. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system, coupled with 2GB of RAM for seamless and high-speed performance. Moreover, it offers a hearty 8GB of internal storage space for you to install your favorite apps.

While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on this high-end TV box from Xiaomi, you can now buy it for just $69.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 45% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $126.74.
An absolute bargain at this price, the Mi Box S supports Dolby audio as well as DTS-HD audio encoding for a crisper, three-dimensional surround sound experience.  Since it comes with an HDMI 2.0 connector, you can directly connect it to your TV and enjoy 4Kx2K UHD multimedia without leaving the comfort of your room.

You can visit this link to grab the discount which will be valid only for one day. Note that the discount is limited only to the Hong Kong stocks.

Xiaomi Mi Box S TV Box

The Mi Box S ships with 2GB of DDR3 RAM and it offers a hearty 8GB of onboard storage so that you can download and install your favorite applications without worrying about having enough room on the TV box. Moreover, it comes with a voice remote control that you can use to search for your favorite TV series, games etc.

This variant of the Mi Box S usually sells for $126.74, but you can now get it for just $89.99 on GeekBuying. Aside from capitalizing on this 29% discount, you can use coupon code OCTTV3 to get an extra $6 off before clicking the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

The aforesaid coupon helps you reduce your grand total to just $83.99. Note that the coupon will only work if you have selected Italy or Poland stock at the time of placing your order. Since the promo is expected to end soon, you need to visit this link to receive the discount without wasting time.

Get The OnePlus 6 And Coolpad Cool Play 6 Smartphones At Unbeatable Prices On Banggood [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel
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If you’ve restlessly been waiting for smartphone prices to drop, we got good news for you.


While a feature-laden smartphone from a leading brand would normally set you back a pretty penny, here are two top-branded smartphones that have gone up for sale carrying considerably lowered price tags on Banggod. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the check out process. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

OnePlus 6 Smartphone

Deemed as one of OnePlus’ most well-received smartphones, the OnePlus 6 usually sells for $699.99. While the phone’s impressive features justify this steep price tag, you can now buy it for only $626.13 on Banggood.

Moreover, you can even extend this 11% discount simply by using coupon code 12bgop6l. The coupon helps you save an extra $75.14 by bringing your already lowered grand total further down to just $550.99.
Equipped with an extra large 6.28-inch display, the OnePlus 6 packs a powerful Snapdragon 845 2.8GHz processor along with Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood. This black-tinted model of the phone comes with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of internal storage.

You can visit this link if you’re interested in receiving the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Coolpad Cool Play 6 Smartphone

Coolpad launched its hotly-anticipated Cool Play 6 smartphone back in September 2017 and even over a year after hitting the store shelves; the powerful handset continues to garner popularity among smartphone lovers. Taking this demand into consideration, Coolpad is doling out a big discount on the phone’s retail price.

As a result, you can now pre-order the black color version of the Cool Play 6 for just $159.99 on Banggood. In addition to receiving this significant 30% reduction in the handset’s original asking price, you can apply coupon code 12BGCP6 to save $16 more before proceeding to checkout.
In other words, you can reduce your grand total to only $143.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon, which will be valid for the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM variant of the Coolpad Cool Play 6 smartphone.

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 (MSM8976SG) processor and it packs an Adreno 510 GPU for an uninterrupted and unmatched gaming experience.

You can head straight to this link to check out the phone’s full specifications and avail the discount. Note that 34 pre-orders were already placed at the time of writing.

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Buy MinSu NV – 01 Robot Vacuum Cleaner For Just $179.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel
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Designed to make your life smarter and cleaner, the MinSu NV-01 is an irresistible robot vacuum cleaner. It boasts an impressive array of features that make it a great choice for medium-sized as well as bigger houses.
Powered by the 4th generation ARM380S smart chip, the MinSu NV-01 adopts state-of-the-art technologies for real-time mapping. It uses the built-in camera to map the most efficient route to maneuver around the cleaning area.

This enables the MinSu NV-01 to provide S-shaped cleaning with an impressive coverage rate of 99%. Moreover, it is powered by a brushless silence motor that produces suction up 2200pa that ensures your house is free from all sorts of dust and small crumbs like dust, beans, melon seed, hair etc.

While you’d normally expect a powerful robot vacuum cleaner that offers comparable features to carry a steep price tag but you can get your hands on the MinSu NV-01 without breaking the bank. The powerful robot has gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price tag of $179.99 on GearBest.


This is a significant 16% drop in the robot’s original asking price of $215.24. Aside from that, you can take advantage of another promo wherein you can get an add-on item for $3 if your grand total exceeds $30 or get an add-on item for $1 when your cart value is more than $20.

On the downside, there were only 50 pieces of the black-tinted MinSu NV – 0 Robot Vacuum Cleaner left of this promo. It is worth noting that this promo is slated to end in just 2 days.

If you’re living on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a robot vacuum cleaner, it might interest you to know that MinSu will be reducing the already lowered selling price of the NV-01 to $159.99 on December 3rd. This price will only be valid until December 9th.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out more details about the MinSu NV – 01 Robot Vacuum Cleaner and grab the unmissable discount before the remaining pieces get sold out.

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ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 confirmed to launch in India on December 11 as Flipkart exclusive

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Jed John Ikoba
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Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has officially confirmed that the much-anticipated ZenFone Max Pro M2 will make its maiden voyage in India on December 11. The company also revealed that the device will be sold exclusively on Flipkart.

The disclosure was made in a lengthy tweet on its official Twitter handle and it was accompanied by a short teaser video which also highlights the features of the Zenfone Max Pro M2. Some of the highlights is a notch display, a durable screen protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 6 among others. ASUS stylishly left out showing the entire device in the teaser video so, we can’t tell if there is a triple camera setup from the video. however, earlier renders and rumors say so.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is expected to feature a 6-3inch IPS LCD display having a Full HD+ screen resolution. The device is expected to pack 4GB of RAM and will have two models based on the internal storage — 64GB and 128GB. We are also expecting another variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Under the hood, the phone will be running on an octa-core 14nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE processor under the hood, which offers an impressive improvement in graphics performance compared to the Snapdragon 636 chipset that powers the current Zenfone Max Pro M1 model.

Read Also: Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 renders leak front and rear design

For photography, the phone is expected to feature a triple-camera setup on the back, where the primary camera sensor will be of 13-megapixel. As for the software, the phone will be running the latest Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box.

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World’s first commercial 5G network will reportedly be deployed in Korea on Saturday

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Jed John Ikoba
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South Korea is set to beat the United States of America and China to emerge as the first country to roll out the 5G technology. The three major telecommunications providers in Korea, SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus will reportedly deploy the world’s first commercial fifth-gen telecoms services on Saturday by sending out the first 5G signals in Korea at the same time.5G technology

The 5G technology rollout almost suffered a setback when there was fire outbreak at the Ahyeon branch of one of the trio KT in Seoul. The fire incident let to a major network blackout and the cancellation of 5G demo sessions and promotional showcase events this week. However, the three Korean telcos have hinted that they will commit to their original 5G deployment schedule.

Read Also: Oppo successfully attempts WeChat video calling using a 5G smartphone

Make no mistake, the 5G deployment isn’t for smartphones as that for phones will roll out in March next year. The mobile carriers plan to deliver 5G services first by using mobile routers – devices that enable connection to Wi-Fi devices.

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Alleged Vivo NEX 2 revealed in new video once again

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo NEX that was announced in June was an astonishing flagship phone that offered a very high screen space through its large-sized notch-less display. It also came with some advanced features like in-display fingerprint reader, screen sound casting technology and pop-up selfie shooter. The company now seems to be prepping up to astound the tech world by launching yet another flagship phone with advanced features. It is speculated to arrive as a new Vivo NEX series smartphone from the company. However, there is no confirmation on whether it will be called Vivo NEX 2. The handset has been recently teased in an unboxing video. Today, a Chinese video blogger has shared a new video which teases the alleged NEX 2 smartphone once again. Here is the video:

The alleged Vivo NEX 2 shows that it is equipped an in-screen fingerprint reader. The phone also features a triple camera setup on the rear, but it is not clearly shown in the video. It is speculated that the third sensor could be a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor for 3D sensing. The major attraction of the phone is that it equipped with a secondary display on its rear panel.

The RGB-lit Lunar Ring that is placed on the rear side of the phone is also visible in the video. The vlogger has done his best to reveal some of the key features of the phone while keeping it secret.

Popular designer and industry expert had recently shared the following renders of the alleged Vivo NEX 2 smartphone. The front view of the phone reveals that it does not feature a selfie camera. Hence, the smartphone is equipped with a large-sized display that seems to offer more than 95 percent screen-to-body ratio.

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Renders by Benjanim Geskin

The renders show that the secondary display of the phone is smaller compared to the main screen on the front. The Vivo brand name is placed on the bezel below the secondary screen. The RGB-lit Lunar Ring, an LED flash and camera sensors are placed above the display.

The smartphone is speculated to go official in December. If the rumor is true, Vivo may start teasing the phone’s features and eventually confirm its launch date in coming weeks.

Apple removes another 700+ apps from its Chinese App Store

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Andrew
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China is the biggest smartphone market in the world bar none. However, it is also one of the most aggressively competitive marketplaces where even the likes of Apple are marginally small players. But Apple cannot afford to overlook the market, even if it means low hardware sales for the company. That’s because Apple rakes in huge cash through its App Store sales each year from China. The Cupertino giant, however, has to keep a tight vigil on its online marketplace as China also happens to be the place where a lot of security is needed when it comes to these online app stores. Fresh information is that Apple has removed as many as 700 applications from the store earlier this week.

As regards to why these apps were removed, it is said that they were in violation of Apple’s rules regarding app updates. According to laid out guidelines, any updates have to go through an iOS App Store so Apple can verify the integrity and safety of the new versions being rolled out to the public. It appears as these apps have violated that condition as they must have rolled out updates without getting it passed through the App Store. Now, this isn’t anything new in China but Apple wants to curb the habit and thus the big purge wiped out 700+ apps from the huge online marketplace.

None of these excluded apps belonged to a single category. In fact, some of these apps were also big and popular like the ones owned by search giant Sogou and e-commerce platform Pinduoduo. The current development happens after Apple ran a massive clean-up program a few months ago to take action illegal gambling platforms on its App Store.

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Fastrack Reflex WAV smart band with gesture control launched for Rs. 4,995 ($72)

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Jeet
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Fastrack has launched a wearable device named Fastrack Reflex WAV smart band, which is touted as the world’s slimmest wearable with gesture control. The device, priced at Rs. 4,995, roughly $72, comes loaded with features that you would expect from a fitness band.

It comes with an OLED display and is powered by Qualcomm CSR1010 chipset under the hood. The device, which is IP67 certified for ensuring water and dust resistance, comes with a battery that is claimed to last up to five days on a single charge.

Fastrack Reflex WAV

Speaking at the launch, Somprabh Singh, Business Head — Wearables, Titan Company Limited said,

It gives us immense pleasure to introduce this innovative product in the market. Reflex WAV is a gesture control band which is also the slimmest in the smart band category. Making life simpler in this fast-paced world is what this trendy smartwatch will do. With WAV, we have set a new standard for ourselves with respect to innovation, technology, and design.

It’s loaded with features like activity tracker, 24-hour active sleep tracking, scrolling notifications, calendar alerts, among others. As said, it also comes gesture control feature, which lets you change music, click pictures, reject calls, control smartphone camera, among other things, just by simply twisting the wrist.

The device also comes with sedentary reminders alerting users that there is a lack of activity for a certain period of time. The smart band also offers weather updates and city time. It can be paired with any device running Android or iOS. It measures around 9mm in thickness and comes with a black colored dial and charcoal black wristband.

 

Read More: Asus ROG Phone with a 6-inch display and Snapdragon 845 SoC launched in India for Rs. 69,990 ($1,002)

 

The Fastrack Reflex WAV will be competing against the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 and the upcoming Honor Band 4. While the Mi Band 3 is available for Rs. 1,999 (~$29), the Honor Band 4, which was launched in India yesterday, is expected to be priced around Rs. 3,000 (~$43).

Nubia Red Magic Mars vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Asus ROG Phone: Gaming Phones Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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Even though it is not one of the most important companies in the global market, Nubia keeps releasing innovative phones every year. After the incredible Nubia X with two displays, the Chinese company released the successor of its first gaming phone: Nubia Red Magic Mars. As it is meant for gamers, it features flagship-class performance and gaming-centric features, but it is offered at a very modest price. Here, we compare it with the latest phones from its category: the new Xiaomi Black Shark Helo and Asus ROG Phone.

Nubia Red Magic Mars vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Asus ROG Phone

Nubia Red Magic Mars Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Asus ROG Phone
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 158.2 x 75 x 9.9 mm, 193 grams 160 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm, 190 grams  158.8 x 76.2 x 8.7 mm, 200 grams
DISPLAY 6.0 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD 6.01 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, AMOLED  6.0 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY  6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 10 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 10 GB RAM, 256 GB  8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, Nubia Red Magic OS Android 8 Oreo  Android 8.1 Oreo
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA 16 MP f/1.8
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Dual 12 + 20 f/1.8 and f/1.8
20 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Dual 12 + 8 MP f/1.8
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 3800 mAh, Fast Charging 16W 4000 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 3.0  4000 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 4.0
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, LED strips and rear phyisical keys Dual SIM slot, LED logo and strips  Pressure sensitive zones, water resistance

Design

What makes Red Magic Mars’ design wonderful is the RGB strip on the back side and the fact that it is offered in a very attractive camouflage edition with a fingerprint-resistant coating. Xiaomi Black Shark Helo is attractive as well with its LED strips at the sides, and Asus ROG Phone is another great device with a very original gaming-centric device. I would Asus ROG Phone because of its touch area on the rear side (with three ultrasonic pressure sensitive zones) and because it is water-resistant.

 

Display

Asus ROG Phone has the best display because it provides a better color accuracy and a higher refresh rate. It supports up to 108.6 percent DCI-P3 coverage, 90 Hz refresh rate with 1 ms response time, and the AMOLED and HDR technologies. Xiaomi Black Shark Helo takes the second place with its AMOLED panel with 100 percent DCI-P3 gamut.

 

Specs & Software

These handsets are very close in terms of performance, so it is essentially a draw. They all feature the octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz, but on the Asus ROG Phone it is overclocked and it reaches 2.95 GHz. On the other hand, Xiaomi Black Shark Helo and Nubia Red Magic Mars were launched in a configuration with 10 GB of RAM.

 

Camera

You should not choose one of these phones if you want the best camera performance, but they are not bad at shooting photos. The most convincing one overall is the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo with its rear 12 + 20 MP f/1.8 dual camera and its 20 MP selfie camera, but Asus ROG Phone’s rear camera is more or less at the same level and unlike the Xiaomi’s flagship it features OIS and a wide angle lens.

 

Battery

Asus ROG Phone and Xiaomi Black Shark Helo have the same battery capacity: 4000 mAh. Both can provide an above-average battery life, but at the end of the day, Xiaomi Black Shark Helo lasts a bit more (about 25 percent of remaining charge at the end of the evening). Nubia Red Magic Mars has a smaller 3800 mAh unit but we are yet to see how it is optimized as the phone is still not on the shelves.

 

Price

Asus ROG Phone is the best gaming phone of this trio because it has a better display, stereo speakers and a lot of additional accessories to connect to its secondary USB-C port, which are very interesting features for gaming. But it costs a lot more than its opponents. That is why Xiaomi Black Shark Helo has the best value for money. Asus ROG Phone costs about €900/$1023, while the launch prices of Xiaomi Black Shark Helo and Nubia Red Magic Mars are about €450/$511 and €420/$477, respectively.

 

Nubia Red Magic Mars vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Asus ROG Phone: PROs and CONS

Nubia Red Magic Mars

PROs

  • Physical keys on the back
  • Great hardware and cooling system
  • Affordable price
  • Android Pie

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo

PROs

  • 10 GB RAM
  • Affordable price
  • Big battery
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Asus ROG Phone

PROs

  • Great hardware + cooling system
  • Stereo speakers
  • Outstanding display
  • Big battery and fast charging

CONS

  • Higher price

Vivo 1814 images surface as its bags NCC certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo could be planning to launch a new entry-level smartphone in Taiwan. The reason behind it is that an unidentified Vivo 1814 has been approved by Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) authority. The NCC certification of the Vivo 1814 hasn’t revealed any details on the specs of the phone. However, the entire design of the phone has been revealed since its images have been found in NCC documents.

Vivo-1814-Rear

The Vivo 1814 features a plastic rear. Apart from the red model seen in the NCC documents, the smartphone could be also available in some other colors. The top-left corner of the back panel of the Vivo 1814 features a vertically arranged dual camera setup. A fingerprint reader is also slotted on the rear shell.

Vivo-1814-NCC

Vivo-1814-connectivity

The SIM card tray is placed on the right side of the Vivo 1814 whereas the buttons for volume and power are on the right. The top edge of the smartphone is barren while a speaker grille, a microUSB 2.0 port and 3.5mm headphone slot. The frontside of the Vivo 1814 features a waterdrop notch.

Vivo-1814-front

The Vivo 1814 could be confused with Vivo V1814A that was launched as Vivo X21s in China and Vivo V1814T that was announced as Vivo V11 Pro in India. Both the phones feature in-screen fingerprint scanner. However, the images of the Vivo 1814 show that it is an entry-level phone. Moreover, a shot of the 5V/1A charger suggests that it will be a low budget device. Hence, the newly spotted Vivo 1814 seems to be a different device than Vivo V1814A and Vivo V1814T.

Vivo-1814-charger

Apart from NCC, the Vivo 1814 has been also approved by Malaysia’s SIRIM and Europe’s Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and Indonesia’s TKDN bodies which indicates that it will be released in multiple markets. The specifications of the Vivo 1814 are still under the wraps. Probably, the handset may go official as a Y-series smartphone before the end of the year.

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Nokia 8.1 India launch could be December 10 as HMD Global confirms unveil event

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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HMD Global had previously confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Dec. 6. In India. At that time, it was speculated that the company will be launching the Nokia 8.1 smartphone on the said date. Today, the Finnish firm has rescheduled the launch event to Dec. 10 at 5:30 PM. The new invite does not confirm on the name of the device that will be announced on Dec. 10, but the rumor mill is speculating to announce the Nokia 8.1 smartphone.

Nokia December 10 launch event

Today, the Finnish firm announced the Nokia 7.1 smartphone in India with a starting price of Rs. 19,999. The same phone was announced at the beginning of October in London. Rumors have it that the Nokia 8.1 that is speculated to go official in India on Dec. 10 could be the Nokia X7 phone that was recently announced in China. A recent report had revealed that the Nokia 8.1 may hit the Indian markets with a price tag of Rs. 23,999 (~$345).

Nokia X7 a.k.a Nokia 8.1
Nokia X7 will launch outside China as the Nokia 8.1

The Nokia 8.1 is equipped with a 6.18-inch IPS LCD notched screen that produces Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is the first Snapdragon 710 chipset powered handset from the company.

The 12-megapixel + 13-megapixel ZEISS dual optics is present on the backside of the phone. It is fitted with a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. The Android One version of Android 8.1 Oreo OS is available preinstalled on the device. The 18W fast charging enabled 3,500mAh battery is packed inside the smartphone

The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants of the Nokia X7 are respectively priced at 1,699 Yuan (~$245), 1,999 Yuan (~$288) and 2,499 Yuan (~$360) in China. It is can be purchased in colors like Dark Blue, Night Red, Magic Night Silver and Night Black. There is no information on whether all the variants of the Nokia X7 will be heading to India.

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