Buy UMIDIGI UMI One Max Smartphone For Just $179.99 On CooliCool

Check Out ILIFE Brand of the Day Sale

-

Dec 10, 2018

Those who fancy keeping their homes clean and tidy all the time usually end up spending a fortune on house cleaning appliances. Despite carrying steep price tags, these devices oftentimes fail to meet our expectations.

Helping several families worldwide to create a dirt and dust free living environment, ILIFE designs robot cleaners that adopt the latest technology to make the arduous home cleaning task easier and more effective.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers who are not willing to spend a lot of money on vacuum cleaners, The leading robot vacuum cleaner manufacturer is set to offer great discounts on some of its well-received products along with big coupons. While the sale is slated to kick off in 3 days, here’s what ILIFE has in store for you.

In addition to taking full advantage of discounts that will be available on select products, ILIFE is giving its buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of extra money while checking out in the form of coupons. The ‘Save More with Coupons’ section comprises a $5 off coupon and a $20 off coupon.

While the $5 coupon doesn’t require you to spend a specific amount for you to use it, the $20 off coupon, on the other hand, can only be applied if your grand total is $300 or more. Moreover, you can stand a chance to getting a one-year extended warranty and a coupon to redeem replacement kit for free.

ILIFE has teamed up with AliExpress in a bid to offer a wide selection of robot vacuum cleaners for considerably lowered prices as part of its ‘Brand of the Day’ promo. Keeping in line with that, the company is offering the V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner for an unbeatable price of only $199.99 on AliExpress.

This is a significant 40% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $333.31. Aside from that, you can use a $4 New User Coupon if this is your first purchase on AliExpress. Regrettably, there were only 300 pieces remaining at the time of writing and the promo is slated to end in 2 days.

The ILIFE V5s Pro Intelligent Robot Vacuum Cleaner is a great choice for those who have pets at home. Equipped with smart sensors, the robot boasts an impressive array of features like scheduled cleaners, max mode suction power and lots more.

While the V5s Pro would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores, you can now buy it for just $179.99 on AliExpress. New users can extend this 30% discount on the device’s original selling price of $257.13 by using a $4 off coupon while checking out.

With just 69 pieces left, this promo is slated to end in just 2 days. Likewise, you can get great discounts on the remaining pieces of the V3s Pro, A4s, A8, A7 and a slew of other feature-laden robot vacuum cleaners from ILIFE. You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab these unmissable deals before the promo ends.

AnTuTu reveals Chinese fans’ most loved iOS products in November

By

-

Dec 10, 2018

Apart from providing benchmark data which gives us an idea of the performance of a phone or tablet, AnTuTu is also a reliable source of data on the most popular product running latest processor or the latest Android version as well as the best phone going by users’ rating. The benchmark firm recently released the top rated ten phones in the Android category and alongside that the top 10 highest rated iOS products for November have also been revealed.

The data were collected on the AnTuTu app between November 1 and November 30 and only represents iOS products or users in China. Top on the list is the 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro with a positive rating of 99%. This is consistent with the slate’s performance for October and the reason for this rating can’t be far from its excellent hardware and software performance. The 9.7-inch iPad Pro and iPhone SE both jointly come in at the second spot with a 98% rating.

In addition to the already listed products, the sixth-generation iPod Touch, as well as the iPad Mini 2, iPad Air 2, 10.5-inch version of iPad Pro, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 6s all make the top 10 most loved models with an average rating of 97%. Wondering about the fate of the three latest Apple iPhones? The trio comes with a positive rating of 89% for the iPhone XS and XS Max as well as 84% for the iPhone XR. Last year’s iPhone X flagship is also pretty popular among Chinese fans with an 89% rating.

(source)

Get Xiaomi-Branded Smartphones At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

By

-

Dec 10, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a Xiaomi-branded smartphone without breaking the bank, we got good news for you.
The Chinese electronics giant is doling out big discounts on its select smartphones in collaboration with GeekBuying. Moreover, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Xiaomi made the long-awaited Mi A2 Lite smartphone available to the public earlier this year. This recently launched phone has now gone up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price tag.

The Mi A2 Lite would normally set you back $279.99 but you can now buy it for just $189.99 on GeekBuying. On top of that, you can extend this 32% discount by using coupon code GIZ_LYYLROCY to get an extra $71 off while checking out.
In other words, you can use the aforesaid coupon to bring your already lowered grand total further down to only $179.99. Since this promo is slated to end in just 5 days, you can visit this link to avail the discount without wasting time.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The Mi Mix 2S was launched in March this year and as expected, the phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans. Taking this popularity into consideration, Xiaomi is offering the Mi Mix 2S for a significantly lowered price of only $399.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a 33% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $599.99. In addition to taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_OPLKSIIM and get an extra $132 off. As a result, the coveted smartphone can now be yours for just $389.99.
The promo will only be valid for 15 days so if you are interested in grabbing the discount before the promo wraps up, just follow this link.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

This slightly smaller version of the Mi Mix 2S smartphones comes with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of non-expandable internal storage. While this variant normally sells for $675.99, you can now buy it for just $389.99 on GeekBuying.

If this 42% drop in the phone’s original selling price doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code GIZ_HDHBHHYE and save $204 more before you proceed to check out. As a result, your grand total reduces to just $379.99.
You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in getting the aforesaid discount. Note that the promotion will come to an end in just 5 days.

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

Sporting an extra large 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display, the Mi Mix 3 garnered huge popularity among those who fancy watching their favorite videos on a big-screen device after hitting the store shelves in October this year.

Much to the delight of Xiaomi fans, this well-received smartphone has gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag of $594.99. There’s more for you to cheer about.
This is a 28% drop in the phone’s original selling price of $826.99. On top of that, you can apply coupon code GIZ_PMNAXTKD to save an extra $116 before clicking the ‘Place Your Order’ button. The coupon helps you bring your cart total down to just $539.99.

You can visit this link to avail the discount. It is worth noting that the promotion sale will come to an end in 16 days.

Xiaomi Mi A1 finally gets Android Pie stable update

By

-

Dec 9, 2018

After nearly two months since we first saw it appear on Geekbench, the Xiaomi Mi A1 is now receiving a stable Android Pie update. The update comes just a few days after Xiaomi released a beta update for the device.

The update is about 1074MB in size and apart from bringing Android Pie, it also “brings” FM radio. Android Pie features the update brings include Adaptive battery and adaptive brightness, a new navigation system, digital wellbeing, and a new volume control menu.

[envira-gallery id=”226829″]

According to the source, the update is arriving on devices in Bangladesh. If you haven’t received the update yet, expect it to hit your phone in the next couple of days.

Xiaomi Mi A1 is Xiaomi’s first Android One smartphone. It was released last year and is based on the Mi 5X which runs MIUI. It has a 5.5-inch FHD screen, a Snapdragon 625 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. For optics, it has dual 12MP rear cameras and a 5MP front-facing camera. It also packs a 3,080mAh battery, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a type-C port, and an audio jack.

Lenovo Z5s camera sample shows its triple rear cameras in action

By

-

Dec 9, 2018

The Lenovo Z5s is an upcoming smartphone scheduled to launch on December 18. TENAA images, as well as official posters from Lenovo, have revealed the phone will come with a triple camera setup on its rear. If you are eager to know how well the cameras perform, then you will be happy to know Lenovo has released a camera sample that shows just that.

The image was shared on the official Weibo page of the phone manufacturer earlier today. The photo is a close-up image and according to the caption, the picture shows off the zoom feature of one of the sensors. The color reproduction looks good and the skin tone of the subject looks natural.

No one knows the configuration of the cameras but we are sure one of the sensors is a telephoto lens with optical zoom. If we could take a guess, we would say the other two sensors are a wide angle sensor and a depth sensor.

Apart from having three cameras on its back, the Lenovo Z5s will also have a bezel-less display with a small hole close to the top for the front-facing camera. When it launches, it will go head-to-head against Samsung‘s Galaxy A8s and Huawei‘s Nova 4, both which also have a similar display and triple rear cameras and are scheduled to launch this week and next week respectively.

Lenovo also released a new poster that highlights the phone’s triple rear cameras.

Honor 10 Lite Lily Valley White Edition now available for pre-order

By

-

Dec 9, 2018

The Honor 10 Lite was announced last month and it comes in four color variants – Gradient Red, Gradient Blue, Magic Night and Lily Valley White. However, buyers could only purchase the red, blue, or black variants. That should no longer be the case as JD.com has opened pre-orders for the white version.

The Honor 10 Lite Lily Valley White starts at ¥1399 (~$204) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB version, ¥1699 (~$247) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB version, and ¥1899 (~$276) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB version. These are the same prices for the other color variants. Interested buyers can pre-order the white variant from now up until 11:57 pm (Chinese local time) on 11th of December. It will then be available for purchase on December 12.

The Honor 10 Lite has a 6.21-inch 2280 x 1080 screen with a water-drop notch. It is powered by the Kirin 710 processor and packs a 3,400mAh battery. There is a 13MP + 2MP dual camera combo and a fingerprint scanner on the rear of the phone. It also has a 24MP front-facing camera in front. There are several AI features bundled with the camera app to help you take better photos.

New Coolpad phone gets TENAA certified, packs mid-range specs but old OS

By

-

Dec 9, 2018

A new Coolpad phone with the model number 1873-A0 was certified on TENAA a few days ago. The phone has a modern design and specs that put it in the mid-range category but it’s running an older version of Android that may be a deal breaker for a lot of people.

The Coolpad 1873-A0 has a large 6.28-inch screen with a 2246 x 1080 resolution. The resolution means it has a notch at the upper part of the display just like a lot of phones released this year.

[envira-gallery id=”226798″]

It is powered by a 1.5GHz octa-core processor which is probably an old chipset from MediaTek or Qualcomm. The chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB/128GB of expandable storage.

The Coolpad 1873-A0 has dual rear cameras but TENAA only mentions one and it is a 16MP sensor. Besides the vertically arranged sensors, there is also a fingerprint scanner. A 13MP camera sits in front for selfies.

Coolpad has also included a 3900mAh battery to go along with the large display. What is sad is that the phone runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat which is old for a phone that may be launching at the end of 2018 or the beginning of 2019.

Nubia Red Magic Mars will be available globally early 2019

By

-

Dec 9, 2018

Nubia recently launched a new gaming phone dubbed Red Magic Mars in China with a pretty impressive price tag coupled with the hardware tailored to meet the expectations of gaming enthusiasts. The design of the Nubia Red Magic Mars is inspired by Mars, the God of War and is promoted as the latest weapon in mobile gaming. The device has since gone on sale in China but there has been no word on the global availability. Well, until now. Nubia has revealed that the Red Magic Mars will be available for the global market in the early part of 2019. The global availability is likely going to be focused on Europe but we do hope it spreads into other markets.

The Nubia Red Magic Mars is the second flagship gaming phone that the company is releasing and honestly, it is not very much different from the first mode – the Red Magic. The Mars, in fact, builds on all that was great about the first Red
Magic phone but with some awesome new features and fixes. Top of the pack is a Snapdragon 845 processor with the Adreno 616 GPU as well as a special nano-scale liquid cooling system. The new type of system will help the device to remain cool even while performing CPU/GPU intensive tasks. This will, in turn, boost the phone’s performance. You get a 3,800mAh battery onboard as well as the Android 9.0 Pie operating system out of the box.

On the camera end, the Red Magic Mars packs a single camera shooter of 16 megapixels with f/1.8 aperture. On the front, the device carries an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The device also features a 4D shock haptic feedback along with two touch-sensitive shoulder buttons. Nubia has added stereo speakers for DTS 7.1 audio but removed the 3.5mm audio jack.

The company wasn’t specific with the global release date but we expect the device to drop in the first quarter of 2019. Whenever it does drop, it will be available in three different colors of Meteorite Black, Flame Red and camouflage edition. All the color variants are available with RGB LED strip on the rear along with impressive decals. The Red Magic Mars gaming rig will also be available in 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM and 10GB RAM variants.

Notch screen & dual camera-packing Ulefone S10 Pro first Hand-on experience

By

-

Dec 8, 2018

It’s been two weeks since Ulefone announced the elegant and sleek Ulefone S10 Pro packing a notch screen design which translates to a high screen ratio and a dual camera setup. The device is even on presale for a cheap price of just $69.99. In case you are undecided over getting the budget smartphone, perhaps this hands on video of the device in action could be the catalyst you need.

Apart from packing an impressive hardware setup, the Ulefone S10 Pro also comes with the Android 8.1 Oreo software. Thus, users can seamlessly switch between apps. The phone is also designed to give users a smooth operation. It comes with such features as GPS navigation which won’t disappoint. In the photography section, the dual rear and single selfie shooters also won’t disappoint. In the network aspect, the device offers dual 4G bands which is surprising, considering the price it comes with.

Specs wise, the Ulefone S10 Pro boasts of a 5.7-inch 19:9 all screen display and is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6739 processor. The SoC is paired with 2GB of RAM plus 16GB of internal storage. As stated, the device packs a dual camera setup at the rear and is a 16MP+5MP combo while at the front is an 8MP selfie camera that gives you the chance to catch up the unforgettable moments at your fingertips, storing the precious memories for you forever. Furthermore, the phone gets its juice from a 3,350 mAh battery which can deliver a single day’s use. The S10 Pro also comes with Face Unlock, a fingerprint sensor and Android 8.1 Oreo processor.

There is still about 2 days left before the S10 Pro presale promotion will end. The device is bundled with a free TPU protective case for those who place orders during the presale. You can place your order from here. You can also read more about the company from their official website.

Buy the Ulefone S10 Pro smartphone

Nokia 8.1 vs Meizu 16 vs Huawei Nova 3: Specs Comparison

By

Michele Ingelido

-

Dec 8, 2018

Nokia 8.1 is the international version of the Nokia X7 and it was launched in the global market a few days ago. In order to establish if HMD Global realized another best-buy like its predecessor Nokia 7 Plus, it is time to compare it with its actual competitors. For this comparison, we chose Meizu 16 and Huawei Nova 3 as they are among the best alternatives in the same price range of the Nokia 8.1.

Nokia 8.1 vs Meizu 16 vs Huawei Nova 3

	Nokia 8.1	Meizu 16	Huawei Nova 3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm, 180 grams	150.5 x 73.2 x 7.3 mm, 152 grams	157 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm, 166 grams
DISPLAY	6.18 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 408 ppi, IPS LCD	6 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 409 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 970 octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo, Flyme OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 13 MP f/1.8 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 20 MP f/1.8 + f/2.6 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 24 MP f/1.8 and f/1.8 Dual 24 + 2 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3500 mAh, Fast charging 18W	3010 mAh, Fast charging with Quick Charge 4.0	3750 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Huawei managed to release devices with stunning designs in the last year. One of them is Huawei Nova 3, a high-end smartphone which comes with a glossy back made of glass available in gradient colors. Its display has a big notch in the middle, but thanks to it there are very narrow bezels. On the other hand, Meizu 16 has the most original design, it has a high screen-to-body ratio even though it does not feature a notch, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader.

Display

The display of Meizu 16 is the one I like more because, besides integrating an in-display fingerprint reader, it is a Super AMOLED panel with brilliant colors and deep blacks. Nokia 8.1 and Huawei Nova 3 both come with an IPS notched panel and a Full HD+ resolution, but I would prefer Huawei Nova 3 because of its narrower bezels and its bigger size. Even though they come with wide viewing angles and a pretty high brightness, they are just average panels.

Specs & Software

The Snapdragon 845 and the Kirin 980 are currently the best chipsets available in the Android market. Sadly, Huawei Nova 3 still has the Kirin 970, while Nokia 8.1 has the upper-midrange SoC Snapdragon 710. So Meizu 16 is the most performing handset with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 which is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM in the most expensive variant. But if you go for it, you will have to say goodbye to the micro SD slot. Android One is on board of the Nokia 8.1 and it it is based on Android Pie, while Huawei Nova 3 and Meizu 16 come with EMUI and Flyme OS based on Android Oreo.

Camera

Cameras are the strongest point of Nokia handsets, and it is the same for the new Nokia 8.1. But there is a very marginal difference between the camera performances of these three handsets. I would personally prefer Meizu 16 because of its accurate autofocus and OIS which do a really nice job with photos sharpness. But Nokia 8.1 is able to provide outstanding performance as well, especially in the most disadvantageous scenarios. Huawei Nova 3 is definitely the best when it comes to selfies because of its dual front camera.

Battery

Huawei Nova 3 provides an impressive battery life with a 30-40 percent of remaining charge even after a long day of use. Nokia 8.1 can last a single day too, but Huawei Nova 3 results slightly better in many scenarios. Meizu 16 has definitely a too small battery to compete with its opponents, so it loses the battle. But on the other hand, it is able to charge very fastly thanks to its proprietary mCharge technology.

Price

Nokia 8.1 debuted in Europe with a €400 price tag, Meizu 16 costs €410 in its base variant and Huawei Nova 3 can be purchased for about €400 as well. With the actual prices, I would go for the Nokia 8.1 because of its good battery and very nice cameras. I would have chosen the Meizu 16 if it had a bigger battery.

Read More: Meizu 16th Indian launch will hold on December 5

Nokia 8.1 vs Meizu 16 vs Huawei Nova 3: PROs and CONS

Nokia 8.1

PROs

Good battery life
Android One
Affordable price
Nice camera

CONS

Worse performance

Meizu 16

PROs

Good performance
Nice cameras
In-display fingerprint reader
Affordable

CONS

Small battery

Huawei Nova 3

PROs

Amazing design
Wide display
Big battery
Four cameras

CONS

Limited availability

Hisense HLTE213M gets TENAA certified

By

-

Dec 8, 2018

Hisense may soon announce a new smartphone judging from a new listing on TENAA’s website. The phone has model number HLTE213M and packs mid-range specs but a big battery.

The Hisense HLTE213M has a 6.217-inch display with a 720 x 1520 resolution. It is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core processor which is paired with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. There is also support for storage expansion.

The phone has a single 13MP camera on the back and an 8MP camera in front for selfies. Although there are no images, TENAA says it doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner. However, it does pack a massive 4400mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo.

The Hisense HLTE213M will come in Gold and Black, weigh 169.8 grams and measure 156.62 x 75.38 x 8.29 millimeters.

Geekbench listing reveals Huawei P Smart 2019 will run Android Pie

By

-

Dec 8, 2018

A few weeks ago, news of a new phone called the Huawei P Smart (2019) surfaced on the web and it revealed the phone was set to arrive in Europe in January 2019. The phone has now been spotted on Geekbench.

The Huawei P Smart (2019) will succeed the Huawei P Smart a.k.a P Smart 2018 that was released at the beginning of the year but it isn’t a successor to the P Smart+ a.k.a Nova 3i released in August 2018.

The FCC listing of the phone already revealed the Huawei P Smart (2019)’s model number as POT-LX3. The version that appeared on Geekbench is another variant with model number POT-XL1.

According to the Geekbench result, the phone runs Android 9 Pie and has 3GB of RAM. It is powered by an octa-core processor with a base frequency of 1.71GHz. An early leak already revealed the chipset is the Kirin 710, the same chipset in the Huawei P Smart+.

The P Smart 2019 scored 1517 points in the single-core test and 5535 in the multi-core test.

TENAA: Samsung Galaxy A8s packs 8GB RAM, triple cameras, and more

By

-

Dec 8, 2018

The Samsung Galaxy A8s will be announced on Monday at an event in China. Ahead of the release, the phone’s full specifications have been revealed by China’s communication agency, TENAA, along with some photos.

The Galaxy A8s will come with a 6.39-inch 2340 x 1080 display. Unlike other phones in the A-series, this is not a Super AMOLED display but an LCD panel. However, it is the first phone to come with Samsung’s Infinity-O Display.

The phone will be powered by an octa-core processor with four cores clocked at 2.2GHz and the other four clocked at 1.7GHz. The chipset is said to be the Snapdragon 710 which powers phones like the Mi 8 SE and the Nokia 8.1/X7. The processor is paired with 6GB/ 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage irrespective of the RAM variant you purchase.

[envira-gallery id=”226769″]

On the back of the Galaxy A8s are triple rear cameras just like the Galaxy A7 (2018). The camera arrangement is quite different too. The three cameras – 24MP + 5MP + 10MP – share a single housing and there is an LED flash below the setup. However, the middle camera has a yellow ring around it that seems to be another LED flash but we are not sure. About a centimeter to the left of the cameras is a fingerprint scanner and in front of the phone, nestled within the hole in the screen is a 24MP camera for selfies and video calls.

LG GRAM 17 Notebook launched sporting a huge 17.3-inch display and ultralightweight design

By

-

Dec 8, 2018

We don’t get to see laptops with a 17-inch display every day due to their bulkiness. Instead, this is steadily turning into the exclusive preserve of desktop PCs. However, LG is out to rock the boat with the launch of the latest Gram laptop. The LG Gram 17 defies the ods to come with some degree of portability, in terms of its weight.

The LG Gram 17 features a 17.3-inch screen with a resolution of 2560×1600 resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. The laptop weighs just 1.33kg which is almost similar to those of many 13-inch laptops. Thus, this is a big laptop that could still pass as a portable one. The Gram 17 design includes a dark silver Carbon Magnesium alloy chassis that is only 17.8 mm (0.7 inches) thick. The chassis is notably thinner than most 15-inch notebooks. Specifically, it is thinner than the ASUS ZenBook Pro 15.

Furthermore, the LG Gram pack a quad-core Intel Core i7-8565U (Whiskey Lake-U) processor and LG’s UHD Graphics 620 iGPU fires up the graphics. Th processor is paired with a whopping 16 GB of DDR4-2400 RAM as well as 512 GB SATA SSD. Unlike the vast majority of 17-inch notebooks, the LG Gram 17 does not have a discrete GPU, which will be missed by gamers and performance enthusiasts, but that has helped to keep the weight and power consumption on the low. LG claims the battery can last up to 19.5 hours on a single charge but failed to disclose the battery capacity.

For connectivity, the LG Gram 17 comes with a 802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth module, three USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a USB Type-C connector that can be used for charging the laptop. The laptop can also be charged using the dedicated power connector. The device also packs an HDMI output, a microSD slot, and a TRRS jack for headsets. You also get a webcam fitted with an IR sensor for Windows Hello as well as a fingerprint reader, bringing two forms of biometric authentication.

Talking about the price, the LG Gram 17 is no way in the budget category. It comes with a price starting at $1,699. It is presently available to buy at BestBuy.

UMIDIGI One Max Teardown: Showing its big battery and wireless charging capabilities

By

Simranpal Singh

-

Dec 8, 2018

UMIDIGI, a Chinese smartphone company after offering deals this festive season is again back with new devices. Nonetheless, the China based smartphone company has recently launched its new product dubbed as UMIDIGI One Max. The One Max is all a bang for the buck device, at least that’s what its seems to us by seeing the overhauled specs sheet and the price tag it carries. Now, the company has come up with a teardown video of the device mainly showing-off its massive battery capacity and wireless charging capability.

The video posted over at UMIDIGI official YouTube channel takes us to the inner world of UMIDIDI One Max. It’s a quick teardown video necessarily showing the all hardwares that it boards, and other smartphones with such a price could never even think of having all those perks. Let’s see what all things do the teardown bring to our notice.

The video, not to much surprise, highlights two USP of the UMIDIGI One Max – the massive 4150mAh battery, and 128GB massive storage with LPDDR4X RAM. The 4150mAh battery coupled with the power-efficient Helio P23 SoC should give you 2-3 day normal usage endurance. Also, the One Max support both 18W fast charging and 15W wireless charging, so even if you end up battery-low it’d take only few hours to rejuvenate the battery. The teardown video hasn’t forgotten to flaunt the NFC chip, which is a rarity in most of the budget devices currently in the market.

Then comes the 12MP+5MP dual rear camera sensors capable of taking bokeh shots. The side fingerprint sensor is on top of the power button, a design choice first introduced by Sony and it’s very convenient but not so common on devices. Very interestingly, the inclusion of Type-C port is another marvel of the One Max.

Read More: UMIDIGI One Max Hands-on video appears: Looks impressive!

If you’re impressed with the UMIDI One Max, you need to wait a little more to get hold off a unit as it’ll be up for pre-order at aumidigi 45k pre-sale price of just $179.99 from December 10. The full-teardown video of the device is embedded below, check this out.

OnePlus allegedly removing negative reviews from their online store

By

Simranpal Singh

-

Dec 8, 2018

Nowadays, nothing is going right for the prominent players in the smartphone industry. We’ve come across lots of incidents where the manufacturers are charged for false deeds and their weird marketing strategies. For instance, Samsung and Huawei have been accused of using stock photos to promote the camera prowess of their smartphones multiple times. Now, the latest to join the “thug life trend” is none other than OnePlus.

As per a Redditor – namely u/ftblwolf, OnePlus seems to filter the negative reviews on their online stores. He/She came to this conclusion after noticing that a fairly negative review posted by him/her on a OnePlus 6T tempered glass has been deliberately removed by OnePlus in a matter of days. Interestingly, it’s not an isolated issue as there are other Redditors too who all had witnessed the same.

From the scenario, it’s quite evident that OnePlus is doing some sort of unethical processing on the user review section. Some have researched the topic to see exactly what’s going on. And, the initial result seems to back the claim by the redditors. It was found that at OnePlus’ US and UK online stores, only positive reviews were to be seen, at least for the newer products, especially on OnePlus 6T and its accessories. Well, indeed, a broad search does show some negative reviews, but mostly for the older products.

Read More: OnePlus announces its first Research and Development facility in India

As mentioned earlier, manufacturers are now on the limelight for all the wrong reasons. As the smartphone business is becoming crowded and highly competitive day by day. These companies need to realize that such marketing stunts only to impart fake reputation can only backfire. By doing so, they are not only degrading their reputation but also puts a blemish on their loyal fanbase who’d played an immense role in their upbringing. Moreover, such a deed from a company which is known for listening to their community wholeheartedly is unacceptable and hard to believe.

(Via)

Buy One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop For Only $629.99 On GeekBuying; Get A PU Leather Protective Case Free!

By

Get 21% Off On One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop

-

Dec 8, 2018

Looking for a cost-effective convertible laptop that’s housed in a tiny frame? The One Mix 2 Yoga pocket laptop might just fill the bill.

The One Mix 2 Yoga pocket laptop sports an eye-catching 7-inch full HD display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, coupled with an equally appealing 360-degree hinge that lets you use your laptop in a tablet mode. Moreover, it comes with a fingerprint recognition feature that ensures the safety of your data.

Furthermore, the device is powered by Intel Core m3-7Y30, Dual Core, up to 2.6GHz processor that warrants an enhanced overall performance, delivering enough power for multitasking, video watching, and gaming. It packs a competent Intel HD Graphics 615, under the hood for superior image quality.

The feature-laden laptop comes with 8GB of DDR3 RAM and offers hearty 256GB data storage so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of space. Moreover, it runs genuine Windows 10 operating system which is equipped with latest software updates.
The laptop draws its juices from a robust 6500mAh battery so that you can use it for a longer period of time without having to charge it at short intervals. It comes with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless Internet so that you can effortlessly connect to the web when you are within range of an available Wi-Fi connection.

While you’d normally expect a laptop offering comparable features to carry a steep price tag, the One Mix 2 Yoga pocket laptop can now be yours for just $629.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 21% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $801.99.

You can visit this link to avail the discount. Note that the discount is valid for the variant that doesn’t include the stylus pen. It is worth noting that the promo is slated to end in just 3 days.

Get PU Leather Protective Case As A Free Gift

It might also interest you to know that you’d be eligible to get a PU Leather Protective Case for 7-inch One Netbook One Mix / 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop as a free gift when you order the One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop on GeekBuying by following this link.
While this protective case normally sells for $21.99 you can buy it separately for a lowered price of only $12.99. This 41% drop in the item’s original selling price will be valid only for 3 days.

Buy One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop And Get PU Leather Protective Case Free

Nokia deliberatly delaying Android updates in lieu to boost Nokia 8.1 sales?

By

Simranpal Singh

-

Dec 8, 2018

After a comeback, Nokia is here from past two years. The Finnish company which is now backed by a Chinese HMD Global has launched various mid-range devices. Now, they are looking to target the upper-midrange by launching more powerful devices in 2019. Along with these developments, some sources are alleging that Nokia is deliberately delaying Android updates for a number of devices in order to boost sales of Nokia 8.1.

Though, the company has promised to launch a new update for Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco. Later, it got delayed due to some issues in the build. Well, the source claims that this is not a genuine reason behind the delay, in actual Nokia want to boost sales of Nokia 8.1. Moreover, several other devices such as Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 8 were also slated to receive the update this month or in the past but has been delayed. The reason is not stated but as per the information received Nokia is delaying it.

The decision is made by HMD’s Chief Product Office, Juho Sarvikas in November to push back release. He believes that users tend to buy new phones which have the newest software experience.

Now, as per the reports, it is believed that Nokia 8 will start receiving the update by the end of December or by early next year. It will be delayed for a couple of months in order to boost sales of Nokia 8.1.

Read More: Nostalgia worked! HMD Global reveals it has sold 70 million Nokia phones in two years

Overall, it’s not a good marketing tactic that Nokia is following as of now, If it is true then Nokia is going to face a lot of flak in the upcoming days. We hope Nokia to respond to these kinds of allegations, to let us know what’s truth behind this.

How many of you using Nokia smartphones? Did you receive the latest udpate on your devices?

(Via)

Buy Xiaomi Air Laptop For Just $729.99 On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

By