Samsung Galaxy A8s announced with Infinity-O display, Snapdragon 710 processor, triple rear cameras but no audio jack

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Dec 10, 2018

Poco F1, the affordable flagship smartphone from Xiaomi has been well-received in the Indian market. The company had revealed that it has sold around 700,000 units of the Poco F1 in India in just three months.

Now, the company has permanently slashed the pricing of Poco F1 in India by Rs. 1,000 (approximately $14), bringing down the starting price of the smartphone from Rs. 20,999 (~$294) to Rs. 19,999, roughly $280. Similarly, the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model is now available for Rs. 22,999 (approx. $322) and the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model costs Rs. 27,999 (approximately $393).

Lastly, the Poco F1 Armoured Edition, which comes with Kevlar back panel, will be available for Rs. 28,999 which roughly converts to $407. The price cut of Rs. 1,000 is applicable for purchase through online stores as well as offline stores.

The Poco F1 comes with a 6.18-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display which is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. The phone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 flagship processor and comes with LiquidCool technology.

As for the photography, the device comes with a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 primary sensor, coupled with a 5-megapixel secondary sensor on the back panel. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel selfie camera powered with artificial intelligence for capturing enhanced selfie shots.

The phone comes with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB of internal storage, depending on the variant. It runs on the company’s MIUI with Poco Launcher, based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology.

Meanwhile, reports indicate that the company could soon launch a couple of variants of Poco F1 with Kevlar back panel. While the Kevlar variant currently comes with 256GB internal storage, it could soon be available in 64GB and 128GB storage models as well. The upcoming models could be priced around Rs. 21,999 (~$315) and Rs. 24,999 (~$358) respectively.

Apple patents future AirPower wireless charging pad with advanced security features

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Simranpal Singh

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Dec 10, 2018

In order to compete against the Chinese manufacturers, the Cupertino giant is also preparing something innovative. Recently, we came to know that Apple has applied for the wireless charging pad patent. In a new filing at the United States Patent & Trademark Office, Apple has something new and superior to the AirPower wireless charging pad. The successive technology is superior to the present technology and packs various new advancements.

As per the documents and images leaked from the patent description, the new technology can charge multiple devices at the same time. It can charge your iPhone, iWatch, and iPad simultaneously. It will bring enhanced security features that showcase the charging status of multiple Apple devices. The charging status will be shown on the largest display devices among all that is connected with the charging pad.

The detailed diagram also gives us a look at the apparatus that will be used in the new wireless charging technology. It will include a wireless charging surface which will allow users to charge multiple devices placed in its proximity range. Moreover, there will be memory storage also, but its use is not clarified. Though, due to limited information available, nothing else can be figured about the new patent.

Read More: Apple reportedly commences iPhone X production again due to poor iPhone XS sales

It is an interesting piece of technology as on paper, but for the actual product, we have to wait for sometime. We hope the actual product from Apple to surface in the next couple of years. It can provide ease of charging to various Apple users around the globe. It will further open doors for new advancements in the field of wireless charging.

What do you say about this kind of wireless charging? Share your important thoughts via comments below.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds a super Compact 1.2L Mini Cooker for 199 Yuan ($28)

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Joel Joseph

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Dec 10, 2018

Xiaomi is known for its Mijia Rice cookers in China and we have heard some really good things about the way it cooks rice. Given that rice forms a major part of a meal in Asian countries, smart rice cookers are only going to be more popular among people in the coming years. Xiaomi currently has three rice cooker sizes available, with the largest one featuring 4L capacity while the smallest one with 3L capacity. The cheapest one goes for around $55, which is pretty decent. However, if you are someone living in China and don’t eat a lot of rice, spending $50 in a smart rice cooker may not have made sense. Now, it might.

Xiaomi’s crowdfunding platform, Youpin has just listed a new electric smart rice cooker. What makes it special is its super compact size, featuring a capacity of just 1.2L. This is enough for 1-2 people and if you are a bachelor or a couple, this might just be perfect. The official description says that the OCooker (that’s the name of the mini cooker) can make up to 3 bowls of rice at once.

RELATED: Xiaomi Reveals It Has Sold Over 1 million Units Of The Mijia Rice Cookers

The mini rice cooker comes with a built-in NTC temperature sensor for accurate temperature measurements, real time rice cooking temperature monitoring, and 300W low power consumption. Unlike the Mijia rice cookers, which can be a bit complicated to operate, the OCooker’s control panel is pretty straightforward with options like cooking mode, porridge mode, timer, one button cooking, and a basic heating mode.

For 199 Yuan ($28) this might just be what you were looking for. You can read more about the OCooker from the source below.

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Japan Display cuts production of iPhone XR display due to disappointing sales

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Dec 10, 2018

Japan Display, which is a supplier to Apple for the iPhone displays, is reportedly cutting down production from December of liquid crystal display (LCD) for iPhone XR model because of the disappointing sales after its debut in October.

The reduction in the production of the LCDs is expected to be about 30 percent compared to the November peak level. It also marks a potential setback for the company which was expecting the iPhone XR supply contract as a key to breaking a four-year streak of losses.

For Japan Display, around 80 percent of its overall revenue is generated through the production of the display panel for smartphones. Majority of those earning is dependent on its business with Apple.

Earlier, the company, known as JDI, has reported sales forecast growth in the range of 10 percent to 20 percent. However, last month, the company lowered the numbers to between 5 percent to 15 percent for the year ending in March 2019. It is also cutting its operating profit margin estimate.

As per the reports, domestic factories have already lowered down the output of display panels for the iPhone XR. Further, the report adds that the company will halt production for around 10 days during the New Year holidays.

The Japan-based company’s panel inventories are reportedly running high after full-bore production in October and November. The company will now use some of the capacity freed up by this month’s output cuts for products other than smartphone displays.

Apple is conducting a more aggressive marketing strategy for its new iPhone models because of weaker sales. The company’s stock is also currently trading down for the year as Apple suppliers report order cuts across the board and investors fear the demand for iPhone XS and iPhone XR is low. The company will be reporting its iPhone sales results in a quarterly earnings call in January but Apple has already announced that it will no longer report unit sales numbers.

Smartisan official website displays all the smartphones as “out of stock”

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Simranpal Singh

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Dec 10, 2018

Don’t know whether Smartisan smartphones are selling like hot cakes or there is some sort of production struggle. Whatever the reason, the Smartisan official website is now showing all their smartphones as currently unavailable for purchase.

To make it worse, on the mobile phone sales page of the hammer official website, the nut Pro 2 mobile phone has been removed with no prior notice. And the remaining four mobile phones: the Nut Pro 2S, the Nut Pro 2 special edition, the Nut R1 and the Nut 3 all display the “arrival notice”. In a nutshell, you won’t be able to take home a Smartisan mobile from their official site as of now. Perhaps, we don’t know how long it’d stay as such.

It’s found that, in addition to the official website of Hammer Technology, Smartisan mobile is experiencing supply shortage in Jingdong, Tmall, and Suning e-commerce platforms too. So, it’s more likely that the supply channel of Hammer Technology indeed is going through some problems.

Till now, there is no response from Smartisan officials regarding the sudden anomaly. Let’s hope they’d acknowledge the issue soon. Well, for those who’re looking to purchase a smartphone all we’ve to say is wait until the stocks are back to normal.

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OnePlus 6T fingerprint sensor gets better and faster over time, claims the company

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Dec 10, 2018

A few months ago, Chinese smartphone manufacturer launched its latest flagship smartphone named OnePlus 6T, which is the successor of the OnePlus 6 launched a few months before 6T’s launch.

One of the major highlights of the smartphone is that it comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor, making it the first smartphone from OnePlus to have this feature. According to the company, it can unlock the phone in just 0.34 seconds.

Pete Lau, co-founder of OnePlus had said that the company was testing the use of in-display fingerprint sensor since the OnePlus 5T but didn’t use it until OP6T because “the technology wasn’t up to the standards of speed and reliability” of OnePlus.

Explaining the usage of the in-display fingerprint sensor, the company says that when a user places their finger on the sensor, it sends out light to illuminate the finger, allowing the sensor to “see” the user’s fingerprint. During the testing stage, the company discovered that green light gives the best results and that’s why they went for green color.

Apart from the high-tech sensor, OnePlus says that it also uses sophisticated algorithms to improve over time as they learn more about the way users unlock phones. Yale Liu, a software engineer at OnePlus says that every time a user unlocks the phone, the sensor also records areas of the finger that weren’t registered in the initial fingerprint setup stage.

The data is then added to the existing data, making it more complete. So, every time the in-display fingerprint sensor is used, it gathers more data about the user’s fingerprint. This means that over time, the phone will unlock even faster. He further adds that the algorithms are also able to figure out when the user’s fingerprint is different than usual – if their finger is wet or if they have a cut on it, etc.

The OnePlus 6T comes with a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED Full HD+ display and is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor with either 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage. It features a 16MP + 20MP rear camera and a 16MP front-facing camera and comes with an impressive set of features for making photography experience better. The phone runs on OxygenOS 9.0 based on Android Pie and is backed by a 3,700mAh battery.

Meanwhile, the Chinese company has scheduled a launch event on 11th December at McLaren’s HQ to launch a special limited-edition smartphone. The same device, which is expected to be the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition with 10GB RAM, is scheduled to launch in India on 12th December.

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Nubia X Collectors Edition with 512GB internal storage launched for 5,299 Yuan ($769)

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Dec 10, 2018

ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia recently launched its flagship smartphone dubbed Nubia X, which comes with dual displays and dual rear cameras. Today, the Chinese company has announced a new variant of the phone — Nubia X Collectors Edition, which features 512GB of internal storage.

The Nubia X Collectors Edition is priced at 5,299 Yuan, which roughly converts to $769. The phone is now available for pre-orders in China through Nubia’s official website, JD.com, Suning, and Tmall, and will start shipping from 24th December.

Along with the Collectors Edition, the company has also launched the Blue color variant for the standard edition of the Nubia X with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It will go on sale from 21st December, for a price of 3,799 Yuan, which roughly converts to $551.

This marks the fourth color variant of the Nubia X since the company is already selling the phone in Deep Grey, Black Gold, and Sea Blue colors. The Nubia X first went on flash sale in China last month, in which the company claimed to have sold over 100,000 units under a minute.

Unlike the standard model, the Collectors Edition of the Nubia X features a color scheme that has a combination of blue and gold colors. However, most of the phone’s configuration remains the same, except for the memory configuration.

It comes with a 6.26-inch Full HD+ display with 2280 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 93.6 percent screen-to-body ratio. There’s a 5.1-inch OLED display fitted on the rear side which offers 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution and features like eye protection mode and Always on Display.

The Nubia X Collectors Edition too is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. The phone features a 16-megapixel f/1.8 aperture and a 24-megapixel f/1.7 aperture dual camera module that offer features like HDR, AI portrait mode, AI scene recognition, dual pixel PDAF, 240fps slow-motion video recording, dual tone LED flash.

For shooting selfies, you’ll have to rely on the rear display which acts as a viewfinder. As for the software, the Nubia X Collectors Edition comes with a dual-screen interactive operating system called Janus OS, which comes with front and rear split screens, dual-screen multitasking and a new smart interaction method.

The device comes pre-installed with Android 8.1 Oreo operating system that is overlaid with the company’s Nubia UI 6.0 X. The software also brings support for gesture-based navigation, fatigue reminder, dark light reminder, AI dual-screen switching, among others. Also, while playing games on the main display of the phone in landscape orientation, users can use their fingers to access gaming functions on the left and right portions on the rear display.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and USB-C. It is powered by a 3,800mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging. With 5-percent battery life remaining in the ultra-low power mode, the smartphone can function for up to 3 hours.

Honor V20 with 48-megapixel camera to launch on December 26

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 10, 2018

Honor fans are eagerly waiting for the successor of the last year’s Honor V10 flagship phone. The Honor View 20 is expected to be announced on Jan. 22 in Paris. However, like last year, the company may launch the same phone as Honor V20 in China. The Chinese manufacture has now started sending out invites for the China launch of the Honor V20 phone. The invite received by CNMO reveals that the Honor V20 will go official on Dec. 26. The smartphone will be equipped with a 48-megapixel camera.

The invite images shared by the publication reveals that the Honor V20 will be the first smartphone ever to feature a 48-megapixel rear camera. The smartphone will be announced on Dec. 26 at the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium in Beijing, China. The text mentioned on the invite is bigger at the top, but it becomes smaller as it goes down. Honor has advised invitees to bring along the invitation letter at the Honor V20 launch event.

Recent reports have revealed that the Honor V20 is codenamed is Princeton. The smartphone is rumored to feature an in-screen camera hole display design. The display of the phone will carry support for full HD+ resolution of 2310 x 1080 pixels. It will come preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS. The Kirin 980 chipset will be present under the hood of the device. There is no information available yet on the battery capacity of the smartphone. However, it has been confirmed through its 3C certification in China that it will carry support for 22.5W fast charging.

Read More: Honor 10 Lite aka Youth Edition teardown reveals its modular design approach

The Honor V20 is also rumored to be equipped with something called 3D Camera through which it will be able to create 3D models of people and objects for AR. This indicates that the phone will be also featuring a ToF (Time of Flight) 3D stereo camera. The other details of the smartphone are currently under the wraps. The Honor V20 is expected to hit the Chinese markets with a starting price of 2,799 Yuan (~$406).

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DOOGEE S70 And S80 Smartphones Go Up For Sale Carrying Dropped Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Get 11% Off On DOOGEE S80 Smartphone

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Dec 10, 2018

Popular handset manufacturer DOOGEE has teamed up with GeekBuying to offer two of its most well-received smartphones — the S80 and the S70 to cost-conscious buyers at unbeatable prices.

Aside from taking full advantage of the discounts, 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.

DOOGEE S80 Smartphone (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Marketed as ‘the world’s first digital and visual walkie-talkie rugged smartphone,’ the S80 is a perfect integration of an IP68 rated handset and an awe-inspiring interphone that works within a long distance of 5-10km without a network. DOOGEE launched this one of a kind mobile device in September this year.

The newly launched smartphone has now gone up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price tag on GeekBuying. As a result, you can get your hands on the black-tinted S80 for a reduced price of only $399.99.
While this is a noteworthy 11% reduction in the device’s original selling price, you can use coupon code GIZ_DBDIZRAN to get an extra $20 off during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $379.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

Alternatively, you can go for the orange color version of the DOOGEE S80 smartphone if you’re willing to shell out $399.99. This is a 9% drop in this variant’s retail price of $439.99 and you can follow this link to grab these discounts before the promo wraps up.

DOOGEE S70 Smartphone

DOOGEE made the long-awaited S70 smartphone available to the public in August this year. The Shenzhen-based handset manufacturer is now offering this recently launched smartphone for a heavily discounted price.

While the S70 would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, you can now buy it for just $279.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 31% drop in the device’s original selling price of $406.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_TENETXRW to save an extra $47 without breaking much of a sweat. The aforesaid coupon reduces your cart total to just $279.99 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

The aforesaid discount is valid for the orange color version, but you opt to buy the black-tinted S70 smartphone which is now available for just $279.99, thanks to a 29% discount. Likewise, you can get a 27% off on the red color version of the S70 that usually sells for $384.99. You can get this red-hued phone for only $279.99.

You can visit this link to ensure you do not end up missing these discounts as they will be valid only for a limited period of time.

Get 31% Off On DOOGEE S70 Smartphone

Xiaomi’s 48-megapixel Redmi phone may feature in-screen camera

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 10, 2018

A new Xiaomi phone with 48-megapixel rear camera has been confirmed by Xiaomi President Lin Bin to go official in January 2019. While Xiaomi fans were speculating that it could be the Xiaomi Mi 9 or any other Mi series flagship phone, a recent report revealed that it could be the first Redmi series flagship phone. Fresh information reveals that the mysterious Redmi phone will be equipped with an in-screen camera hole display design.

Upcoming HuaweiNova 4 with in-screen camrera hole and triple cameras

My Drivers has learnt through industry sources that Xiaomi’s upcoming Redmi phone with 48-megapixel camera will be equipped with an LCD panel supplied by China’s BOE display maker. The smartphone is expected to feature a thick chin, but it will offer an impressive screen-to-body ratio since it features a hole in the display for the front camera like the new Samsung Galaxy A8s and the upcoming Huawei Nova 4.

Rumors have it that the 48-megapixel sensor will be a part of the rear-mounted triple camera system that will include a super wide-angle lens. There is no new information available on the pricing of the phone. The new display design and the camera prowess of the phone suggests that it won’t be a cheap device. It may cost more than 2,000 Yuan in China.

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

Previous leaks have suggested that the mysterious Redmi flagship phone will be featuring the Samsung ISOCELL Bright CM1 48-megapixel sensor which is cheaper than Sony IMX586 sensor. The image shared by Lin Bin showed that it could be first Redmi phone with glass panel on its rear. In October, the 11nm Snapdragon 675 chipset was announced by Qualcomm. After the launch of SD675, Xiaomi had confirmed that it will be launching a smartphone driven by the same SoC. Now that the SD675 is equipped with support 48-mmegapixle camera sensor, the rumor mill is speculating that the mysterious Redmi flagship phone will be powered by Snapdragon 675.(via)

Get Great Discounts On High-End Projectors On GearBest [Coupons Inside]

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Get 11% Off On JMGO N7 DLP 1300 ANSI Lumens Home Theater Projector

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Dec 10, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a high-end projector that won’t set you back a pretty penny, you have come to the right place.

Touted as one of China’s best electronics online stores, GearBest has collaborated with top brands to offer cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to grab big discounts on top-branded projectors. Moreover, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of more money while checking out.

JMGO N7 DLP 1300 ANSI Lumens Home Theater Projector

If you’re a cinephile who fancies watching your favorite movies or play popular games on an extra large screen without spending a lot of money, the JMGO N7 might just fill the bill. The N7 is capable of delivering up to 120-inch projection picture with unmatched clarity and detail with a native resolution of 1920X1080 pixels.

This coveted home theater projector usually sells for $961.62 but you can now buy it for just $853.43 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 11% discount that can be extended further with the help of coupon code IT-CN99N7L.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $53.44 by reducing your grand total to just $829.52. You can visit this link to avail this discount, which will be limited only to the gray color version of N7 for a limited period of time.

XGIMI CC Mini Portable Projector LED 1080P Full HD

The compact XGIMI CC is an irresistible projector that flawlessly blends immersive audio with video performance. It can be used with numerous devices like phones, laptops, and tablets.

Moreover, it can deliver 720P HD quality video output with 4K support, delivering image size between 40 to 80 inches. It features JBL stereo speakers that produce high-quality audio and runs Android system so that you can download and install several Android apps.
This mini portable projector usually carries a $559.97 price tag but is currently up for grabs at an unbeatable price of just $529 on GearBest. If this 6% discount doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code IT-CN5XGIMI to save an extra $69.01.

In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $480.55 simply by using the above-mentioned coupon before placing your order.

While this discount will be valid only for the crystal cream color version, you can go for the black-tinted XGIMI CC wireless projector, which is also available for a considerably lowered price of $529 on GearBest by following this link.

Get 6% Off On XGIMI CC Mini Portable Projector

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

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Buy UMIDIGI UMI One Max At An Unbeatable Price

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Dec 10, 2018

The hotly-anticipated refresh on UMIDIGI One Pro dubbed the UMIDIGI One Max was launched this year in July. The phone followed in the footsteps of its well-received predecessor, garnering huge popularity among UMIDIGI fans.

Housed in a sturdy aluminum frame, the UMIDIGI One Max sports an eye-catching slim design that’s paired with tempered glass back. Despite sporting an extra large 6.3-inch display bearing a screen-to-body proportion of 91.5% and an aspect ratio of 91.5%, the One Max is comfortable to hold. Moreover, it offers a screen resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels.

Moreover, the device packs a powerful Helio P23 MTK6763 2.0GHz Octa Core processor along with a highly competent PowerVR GT71 MP2, 700MHz, 2-Cores GPU, under the hood. The device offers 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 256GB.
On the photography front, the UMIDIGI One Max houses a 12.0MP+5.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 16.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting. Furthermore, it runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a 4150mAh battery that supports 18W Quick Charge and 15W Wireless Charge.

While a feature-laden smartphone offering comparable features would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can get the UMIDIGI UMI One Max smartphone for a reduced price of just $179.99 on CooliCool. This is a significant reduction in the device’s original asking price of $279.99.
In addition to taking full advantage of this discount, you can stand a chance to get great products at heavily discounted prices if your order value exceeds a specific amount. For instance, if your grand total is between $399.99 to $9999, you can get Xiaomi Huami Amazfit smartwatch for a dropped price of just $49.99.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab the discount, which will be valid for the twilight and black color versions of the UMIDIGI UMI One Max smartphone. Note that the promo is slated to end on December 17th.

Get ILIFE Branded Robot Vacuum Cleaners At Incredible Prices On AliExpress

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Check Out ILIFE Brand of the Day Sale

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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

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Jed John Ikoba

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.