Huawei P Smart 2019 official renders leaked, specifications revealed

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Nov 23, 2018

In the previous week, the key information on the Huawei P Smart 2019 was revealed through its FCC certification. It will be arriving as the successor of Huawei P Smart from last year. Reliable tipster Roland Quandt has shared freshly leaked official renders of the phone along with its specifications.

Just as Honor 9 Lite was rebranded as Huawei P Smart in Europe last year, the P Smart 2019 resembles with the recently announced Honor 10 Lite in specs and design. The front side of the phone that features a waterdrop is identical to Honor 10 Lite. When compared to the Honor 10 Lite, the rear shell of the P Smart 2019 bears a different design at the dual camera area.

The Huawei P Smart 2019 has a codename of Potter. It features a 6.2-inch LCD screen that offers Full HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The Kirin 710 chipset powers the smartphone. It may hit Europe in options like 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM.

There is no concrete information on the configuration of the front and rear camreas of the P Smart 2019. Presumably, it may possess 24-mgapixel front camera and 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera found Honor 10 Lite smartphone.

Read More: Huawei’s foldable phone could be called Mate F, Mate Flex, Mate Flexi or Mate Fold

The Honor 10 Lite is packed with a 3,400mAh battery. However, the P Smart 2019 could be packed with 3,320mAh battery. It is equipped with a microUSB 2.0. The Android 9 Pie OS flavored EMUI 9.0 is expected to be preinstalled on the device.

The Huawei P Smart 2019 is rumored to arrive in Europe in the next few weeks with a pricing of around 250 euros. It may hit the European markets in colors like Midnight Black and color gradient Aurora Blue.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 renders leak front and rear design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 23, 2018

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro 2 is launching on Dec. 11 in Indonesia. A YouTube video showcasing the unannounced smartphone had surfaced recently. However, it was soon taken down. Recently, an Indian site had shared the front and rear renders of the smartphone. Even though the website has taken down the post that carried the leaked renders, various tech sites have already circulated the image. The said renders are also available on SlashLeaks.

The ZenFone Max Pro M2 renders show that it features a notched screen with tall aspect ratio. The chin of the device seems to be as thick as the notch of the smartphone.

Rumors have it that the notch of the Max Pro 2 includes a softlight LED flash, a proximity sensor and an f/2.0 aperture 13-megapixel selfie camera. It is rumored to be equipped with 6.26-inch display that supports 19:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution. Both the front and rear sides of the phone are reportedly shielded by Corning Gorillas Glass layer.

The rear shell of the Max Pro M2 appears to be made out of glass. A popular tipster had recently claimed that the phone is equipped with a triple camera setup. Moreover, a misleading teaser also hinted that it has a third camera. In the renders shown above, it is quite clear that it will be featuring a dual camera setup that sits flush on the back panel of the device.

Read More: Asus ROG Phone to be Introduced in India on November 29

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is speculated to include a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a pixel size of 1.25micron. It offers features like PDAF, EIS and LED flash. The primary lens is coupled with 5-megapixel depth sensor.

A fingerprint scanner is placed on the back panel followed by the logo of the company. It is rumored to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. There is no confirmation on whether it supports fast charging. The icons present on the screen of the device suggests it could be running on stock Android OS. The Snapdragon 660 SoC is expected to power the smartphone. It may arrive with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of inbuilt storage. There is no information available on the pricing of the smartphone.

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Vivo Y95 to launch in India on November 25, could be priced around Rs. 20,000

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Jeet

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Nov 23, 2018

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has announced that it will be launching its new smartphone — Vivo Y95 — in the Indian market on 25th November. The company has already listed the smartphone on its website with ‘Notify Me’ option.

The phone was first launched in the Phillippines earlier this month for PHP 13,999, which roughly converts to Rs. 19,200. It comes in two color options — Starry Night Black and Aurora Red. In India, the phone is expected to be available for similar pricing of around Rs. 20,000 (approx. $283).

As for the specifications, the Vivo Y95 features a 6.22-inch notched IPS LCD HD+ display with 720 x 1520 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 439 octa-core processor clocked at 1.9GHz, along with Adreno 505 GPU.

It packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot which enables you to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. Coming to the optics, the device features a dual camera setup at the back – a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with LED flash and phase detection autofocus (PDAF).

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 20-megapixel camera sensor with AI Face Beauty feature and selfie flash support. It also has AR technology that lets you use a lot of unique looking stickers on your selfies.

Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth, OTG, GM Radio, GPS, GLONASS, and more. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added protection. It runs on the FunTouch OS 4.5 UI, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is powered by a 4,030mAh battery.

Honor 8C launch date for India is November 29

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 23, 2018

In May, Honor had announced the Honor 7C smartphone in India. Amazon India has started a dedicated page for the upcoming Honor 8C. It reveals that the handset will be announced on Nov. 29. This smartphone will be arriving as the successor for Honor 7C.

The Honor 8C was first announced in August in China. The 32 GB and 64 GB storage models of the Honor 8C has been available in the home market with respective pricing of 1,099 Yuan (~$158) and 1,399 Yuan (~$201). There is a possibility that the two variants may approximately cost Rs. 11,000 and Rs. 14,000.

The Honor 8C is equipped with a notched display and a glass rear. The thickness of this device is 7.98mm and it is fitted with a 6.2-inch FHD+ display that supports 19:9 aspect ratio.

Honor 8C is the first ever handset to be fueled by Snapdragon 632 SoC. The chipset that features 1.8 GHz octa-core processor powers the smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a native storage of up to 64 GB and Honor has included a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

The vertical dual camera setup of the Honor 8C has an f/1.8 aperture 13-megapixel primary sensor and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel with f/2.4 aperture. The notch of the phone is the home for 8-megapixel selfie camera. It is supported by a dedicated softlight LED flash.

Read More: Honor 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Realme 2 Pro: Specs Comparison

The Honor 8C is running on Android 8.1 Oreo OS. It is overlaid with Honor’s EMUI 8.2 custom UI. The handset receives power to last for up to days through its 4,000mAh battery on single charge. The rear shell of the smartphone is fitted with a fingerprint scanner.

In the home country, the Honor 8C is available in colors like Magic Night Black, Platinum Gold, Aurora Blue and Nebula Purple. In India, the smartphone will be Amazon Exclusive product. A leaked information that had surfaced had claimed that 64 GB Honor 8C could be priced at Rs. 15,000.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro confirmed to launch on November 27 in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 23, 2018

It’s official. Huawei has announced that the flagship Mate 20 Pro will officially go on sale in India on November 27. This goes to confirm an earlier report by IANS which tipped the device to go on sale on November 27. This was disclosed in a tweet by Huawei India.

The tweet did not reveal the price tag the model would adopt or where it would be sold. However, it is likely Huawei will partner with Amazon India for the launch of the Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 RS Porsche Design . There is no official confirmation if the Mate 20 will be making an entry alongside the duo. Amazon is already promoting the modules and from the promptional poster, Huawei will offer the Mate 20 Pro in a bundle with the Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Noise-Cancelling headphones.

The most-awaited smartphone of the year #HuaweiMate20Pro is coming to India on 27 November 2018! Tell us, which 3 features of the king of smartphones are getting you all revved up? pic.twitter.com/n02JjF1QQW

— Huawei India (@HuaweiIndia) November 21, 2018

The Mate 20 Pro is already on sale in China and Europe and the response has been massive, spurred by the sterling features the device packs. As a reminder, the Mate 20 Pro sports a 6.39-inch AMOLED display and is powered by a 7nm Kirin 980 chipset,. The device also packs a 4,200mAh battery with insanely fast 40W wired charging and 15W wireless charging (it can also reverse-charge other devices). Other features include face scanning, under the display fingerprint and three cameras – a “regular” 40MP unit, an ultra wide 20MP and an 8MP telephoto.

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Researchers invents a way to phase out chromatic aberrations aka halo effect from images

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 23, 2018

While using mobile device cameras, we have seen images with a halo effect. It can be seen on the images taken from any camera, and we can’t attach it to just smartphones. The halo effect is also present on SLRs, telescopes and other imaging devices. The halo effect is generated when a dark light spot is inclined toward the camera lens, and in response, it produces a ring-like effect around the light object. It happens when different wavelengths of light focus on the same point.

In other words, we can call this effect as a chromatic aberration, resulting in the purple halo effect. Well, the researchers at the Harvard have found a solution and has given a new “metacorrector” to rectify this issue.

The new processes comprise of a single layer surface of nanopillars, spaced less than a wavelength. It can be used to handle the phase, amplitude, and polarisation of the light. It is an effective way to minimize or fully eliminate the halo effect from images. It is quite cheaper and simpler method to correct chromatic aberrations.

It will help to years old correction technique to replace with new nanostructure engineering. It will help the images to be more refined and more precise without any purple halo effect. Although, it is a simple, efficient and cheaper method.

“You can imagine light as different packets being delivered at different speeds as it propagates in the nanopillars. We have designed the nanopillars so that all these packets arrive at the focal spot at the same time and with the same temporal width,” said Wei Ting Chen, a Research Associate in Applied Physics at SEAS and first author of the paper.

Read More: Sony announces new IMX586 image sensor with 48-megapixel resolution

Now, conventional lenses limitations won’t affect the performance, and we can go beyond boundaries. We hope in the upcoming few years, and we will see it incorporated into the new imaging systems or products. Now, the team is further refining this new tech, so that it can be used for miniature optical devices also.

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Coolpad M3 launched in China for 799 Yuan (~$115); Specifications, features and pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 23, 2018

Coolpad M3 is the latest entry-level Coolpad smartphone that has gone official in China. The smartphone has been launched silently since there is no word on its official Weibo account. The Coolpad M3 has arrived as one of the cheapest smartphones with notched display. It is packed with modest specs and comes with an affordable price tag of just 799 Yuan (~$115).

Coolpad M3 Specifications

The Coolpad M3 measures 149.3 x 72.3 x 8.95mm and it weighs 171 grams. The rear panel of the phone seems to be made out of glass which seems to reflect different hues when viewed from different angles. It is fitted with a 5.85-inch notched LCD screen that delivers 1512 x 720 pixels. It offers an aspect ratio of 19:9.

The MediaTek MT6750 chipset that includes an octa-core processor that works 1.8 GHz powers the smartphone with 4 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 32 GB and a microSD card slot for additional storage. The smartphone is backed by a 2,800mAh battery that supports 5V/2A charging.

The front-facing camera of 5-megapixel is equipped to capture beautified selfies by differentiating between facial features and skin tone of male and female. A vertical dual camera setup with an LED flash in between two sensors is placed on the backside of the phone. It includes a 13-megapixel main sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary lens.

For security, the handset is equipped with AI face recognition and rear-mounted fingerprint reader. Fingerprint sensor can be also used for launching different apps. The Coolpad M3 is preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The other features of the phone include dual SIM support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

Coolpad M3 Pricing and Release Date

The Coolpad M3 is now for reservations on China’s Jingdong Mall retailer site. The official sales of the phone will begin at 10 AM on Nov. 28. The two color variants of the Coolpad M3 are Gentleman’s Enamel (Black) and Blue Sea.

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Get The OnePlus 6 A6000 And Vivo NEX 4G Phablets At Unbeatable Prices On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 23, 2018

Deemed as one of China’s best electronics online stores, GearBest continues to offer massive discounts on some of the most popular mobile devices including smartphones, phablets, and tablets.

Staying true to its reputation, GearBest is now giving cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to get their hands on the coveted OnePlus 6 and the well-received Vivo NEX 4G phablets. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

OnePlus 6 A6000 4G Phablet

Sporting a mammoth 6.28-inch display, the OnePlus 6 garnered skyrocketing popularity among those who fancied watching their favorite videos and playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device. On the downside, the phablet didn’t come cheap.

In a bid to make the feature-laden phablet available even to those living on a tight budget, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is now offering the OnePlus 6 phablet for a heavily discounted price of just $429.99 on GearBest. This is a 29% reduction in the phablet’s steep retail price of $603.83.

While this discount is specifically valid for the midnight black color version, you can get the OnePlus 6 phablet in silk white, red and mirror black color versions as well. With only 314 pieces of the midnight black color version remaining, the promo is slated to end in 2 days.

You can follow this link to check out the phablet’s full specification and avail the discount before the promo wraps up!

Vivo NEX 4G Phablet (Global Version)

The global version of Vivo’s well-received NEX phablet has gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag on GearBest. The Vivo NEX would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, but the phablet is now available for just $619.99 on the Chinese online store.

You can extend this 31% discount even further by applying coupon code YxKIHw6M before placing your order. The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $18.94 by bringing your already lowered grand total down to only $638.93.

The discount will be valid for the black color version of the Vivo NEX phablet for a limited period of time.

You can follow this link to grab the discount and use the coupon, which is slated to expire at 21:30:00 on November 27th.

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Apple set to cut iPhone XR price in Japan

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 23, 2018

In a recent report from the Wall Street Journal, it is believed that the Cupertino giant is going to cut down the price of the new iPhone XR in some markets. Notably, in Japan, Apple will be giving subsidies for local carriers to make some more sales. Apple has not cited any reason behind offering these kinds of discounts. Well, this is not a new thing for Apple, they have done similar kind of promotional activities in the past for some other countries.

We are not clear, whether these promotional activities are just limited to Japan or will come to some other regions also. Usually, it is quite rare that Apple provides subsidies to carriers for promoting their devices, but it is good to see some more efforts from the Cupertino giant in supporting their devices.

As per recent reports from the supply chain, it is taken alongside that Apple is cutting the production of the recently launched iPhone models. Low sales in the global market are to be blamed behind the recent decision. In the past couple of years, global smartphone shipments have been declined after years of tremendous growth.

Apple is not alone affecting its sales due to global slow down, Samsung and many other significant OEMs are in the same line. Now, these companies are looking to cut down the losses by implementing precautionary measures. Some are promoting their potential devices, and some are cutting down on the production to tackle the decline in global sales. Similarly, Apple is strengthening its position by opting for promotional activities in Japan.

The Cupertino giant is now focusing on devices which are still in demand, like iPhone X. They have gain initialized the production of this one-year-old device to meet the demand in some countries. As of now, it is unclear where the handset will go sale, but it is another measure to get some sales and lower loss margin.

Read More: Qualcomm allegedly sponsoring anti-Apple campaign with same firm Facebook used

In the last Quarter, Apple sales have been declined, but they managed to remain in the profit due to the high demand for old devices.

Currently, details about the price cut are not live, but we expect some more information in the next coming days.

The VOYO i8 Tablet Goes Up For Pre-Order Bearing A Dropped Price Tag Of $149.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 23, 2018

The market is brimming with budget tablets that oftentimes fail to meet the varied needs of users. If you are looking for a feature-laden tablet that doesn’t cost a bomb, you might want to take a gander the VOYO i8 tablet.

The VOYO i8 is an irresistible tablet that boasts an impressive array of features along with a slew of top-end specifications despite bearing an affordable price tag of $179.99. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money, the VOYO i8 tablet has now gone up for pre-order carrying a reduced price tag of just $149.99 on Banggood.

This is a noteworthy 17% reduction the tablet’s original asking price but on the downside, only 200 lucky buyers will be able to take advantage of this big discount. The next 500 pieces will carry a slightly steeper $159.99 price tag, while the remaining 1000 pieces will retain the retail price of $179.99.
An absolute bargain at this price, the VOYO i8 sports an eye-catching 9.7 inch sharp IPS display with a screen resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees. It is powered by an Helio X27 Deca Core 64 bit processor and offers 4GB of RAM with 64GB of onboard storage.

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount without wasting time as 53 pre-orders were already placed at the time of writing.

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Moto Z4, G7 and G7 Plus chipset, storage and RAM variants leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 23, 2018

Moto Z4, Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus are the three major Motorola phones that will go official in the coming year. A leakster who is known for revealing information on upcoming Motorola phones has shared some key information on the chipset that will be powering the above phones. Moreover, he has also shared key details on the storage and RAM options of those phones.

The new leak reveals that the Moto G7 phone will be fueled by Snapdragon 660. It will be equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of inbuilt storage. The Moto G7 Plus is tipped to powered by Snapdragon 700 series chipset. Since Snapdragon 700 series from Qualcomm only includes the Snapdragon 710 chipset so far. Hence, the G7 Plus could be fueled by the SD710 SoC. The G7 Plus may arrive with 64 GB of internal storage and may arrive in the market in 6 GB and 4 GB RAM options.

The Moto Z3 was expected to debut with Snapdragon 845 chipset, but it was a bit of a disappointment for the company to use Snapdragon 835 on it. The Moto Z4 arriving in 2019 could feature the Snapdragon 8150 chipset that is slated to go official in the coming month. It may feature 6 GB of RAM and may come in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices.

Previous reports have revealed that the Moto G7 and G7 Plus will be both equipped with waterdrop notch screens. Through the FCC documents it has been found that the Moto G7 may feature a 2,820mAh battery which is smaller than the battery of predecessor Moto G6. The Moto G7 Plus is expected to arrive with 3,500mAh battery. The Moto G7 duo are also expected to arrive with dual rear cameras.

A recent report has revealed that the upcoming Motorola flagship phone that features the Snapdragon 8150 SoC is codenamed as Motorola Odin. It is expected to carry support for 5G Moto Mod.

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IDC: Xiaomi shipped 34.3 million smartphones in Q3 2018 to become world’s no. 4

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 23, 2018

At the launch of the Redmi Note 6 Pro in India Yesterday, Xiaomi shared figures from IDC’s quarterly report for the third quarter of the year. The report for the last quarter shows the Chinese smartphone company is now the 4th largest smartphone company in the world.

According to the market research firm, Xiaomi shipped a total of 34.3 million smartphones in Q3 2018. That figure is 6 million units more than it shipped in the same quarter in 2017. Xiaomi also grew its market share to 9.7% as against 7.5% for the same period in the preceding year.

The phone maker revealed that it has reached the global target it set for this year. So far, it has shipped 100 million smartphones and that figure is set to increase by the time the reports for the last quarter of the year are released.

Samsung is still the No. 1 smartphone brand in the world with a market share of 20.3% but its shipments for the third quarter of the year is over 10 million less than what it shipped in the same quarter in 2017. Huawei claims the second spot, shipping 52 million smartphones in the third quarter. That is a huge increase when you compare it to the 39.1 million units it shipped in Q3 2017.

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Grab best Blackview Black friday deals, Helio P70 to debut with BV9700 Pro

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 23, 2018

As Black Friday has just started, the deals have turned on, and users can now claim huge discounts on their favorite products. There are plenty of bargain deals that are going on the significant e -retailer websites. Similarly, Blackview is offering groundbreaking discounts on their products via Aliexpress and other significant partners. Users can available discount of upto 50% in the next 24 hours.

Blackview, a Chinese maker is already offering special discounts for their smartphones since 22nd November, but today most beneficial deals are live. In order to let you guys save some time, we are listing major deals and discounts on Blackview devices below. Make sure to check out every listing to benefit most out of the sale.

Blackview BV9500

It is a high-end rugged device that is powered with a Mediatek MT6763T Octa-Core chipset and is coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. It packs a 5.7 inch Full HD display having a resolution of 2160×1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 18:9. In the camera department, it carries a 16-megapixel sensor on the rear side, while a 13-megapixel shooter is present on the front side of the device for selfies.

It measures 165*81.8*18.7 and comes packed with a 10000 mAh battery. It can easily sustain battery backup for few days once fully charged. It is waterproof, shockproof and dustproof with connectivity options such as NFC, OTG, wireless charging, compass, GPS+GLONASS, etc. It can be the best option if you work in the extreme conditions or want to take
outdoor adventures.

Normal Price: $329.99

Sale Price: $257

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Blackview BV6800

It is another rugged device with a massive discount on its usual retail price. You will get MediaTek MT6750T Octa-Core chipset embedded with a 5.7 inch of display. It carries 16-megapixel shooter on the front side while an 8-megapixel sensor fits on the front side of the device. It measures 162.2*81*14.8mm and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. It is available with 4GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage.

It is a waterproof, shockproof and dustproof device with military grade certification. You can get this price at a huge discount today.

Retail Price: $249-$279

Sale Price: $189-$212

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There are many other products like BV1000, A20, BV6000, BV95000 pro, P10000pro and W1 which are on sale right now. You can get an instant discount of around $50 while completing the purchase.

Read More: Pre-Order Blackview BV9500 Pro Smartphone For Just $386.99 On GeekBuying And Win $30 Gift!

Blackview offers the rugged smartphones at affordable prices with MediaTek chipsets. This time those affordable prices have been discounted even more to make space for groundbreaking deals.

Additionally, MediaTek, Blackview BV9700 Pro will become one of the first customers of MediaTek P70. So, get ready for the Blackview BV9700 Pro with Helio P70 chipset.

Xiaomi president Lin Bin posts an image of Mi MIX 3 connected with a 5G network

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Jeet

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Nov 23, 2018

Last month, on 25th October, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi announced its next-generation Mi MIX series smartphone — the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. It is the first smartphone to feature a magnetic slider design with a full-screen display.

During the launch, Xiaomi confirmed that it will be releasing a 5G version of the Mi MIX 3 in the first quarter of 2019. With the launch of the 5G model of Mi MIX 3 nearing, details related to the device is now surfacing online.

In the latest development, Xiaomi president Lin Bin posted an image on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo which teases the upcoming Mi MIX 3 5G smartphone. On seeing the image closely, we can see the Android Pie logo in the top-left corner. In the top-right corner, there’s a 5G signal flag, suggesting that the phone is connected over a 5G network.

The development indicates that the Mi MIX 3 phone’s development is completed and is currently in the testing phase. If everything goes as per the plan, there’s a possibility that we could see the phone launching during CES 2019 in January or MWC 2019 in February.

Apart from Xiaomi, other manufacturers, including Samsung, OnePlus, and Huawei are working on a smartphone with 5G connectivity. OnePlus has also confirmed that it will be among the first to launch a 5G smartphone early next year.

The 5G variant of the Mi MIX 3 is expected to have the same specifications as the original model. The phone features a 6.39-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a 93.4 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor. It packs up to 10GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The Mi MIX 3 is equipped with two magnetic components underneath the display that enables the sliding mechanism. It can be customized for different functions such as accessing the dual selfie camera, answer phone calls, among others.

As for the camera, there’s a dual camera setup on the back featuring a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and another 12-megapixel Samsung S5k3M3+ secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front side too there’s a dual camera setup — a 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor.

It is running on the latest MIUI 10 which is based Android 9 Pie operating system and also comes with the company’s Xiao AI voice assistant. The device is powered by a 3,200mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in New York on 8th December. While it’s not yet known what the company is planning to unveil at the event, it is believed that Xiaomi could make an official entry in the US smartphone market with the launch of Mi MIX 3.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Smartphone For Only $549 On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 23, 2018

The long-awaited Mi MIX 2S successor dubbed, the Mi Mix 3 was made available to the public this year in October. Following in the footsteps of its well-received precursor, the Mi Mix 3 smartphone became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans.
Taking the phone’s skyrocketing popularity into consideration, the Chinese electronics giant is offering the Mi Mix 3 smartphone at a lowered price of just $549 on Giztop. This is a noteworthy reduction in the phone’s original selling price of $599.

The Mi Mix 3 is quite an irresistible smartphone at this price, given that it sports a mammoth 6.39-inch AMOLED FHD+ HDR display with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Moreover, the phone packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with 6GB/8GB/10GB of LPDDR4x and 64GB/128GB/256GB of onboard storage.

Note that the aforesaid discount will be valid for the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM variant. The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model will set you back only $629 on Giztop. It is worth noting that this slightly larger version normally carries a $679 price tag.
On the photography front, the Mi Mix 3 houses a dual camera module comprising a 12.0MP (Sony IMX363)+12.0MP (Samsung S5k3M3) on the back. Up front, there is a 24MP (Sony IMX576)+2MP AI camera for self-portraits and face-to-face video chatting.

The phone runs on MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS and draws its juices from a robust 3200mAh battery, which supports Quick Charge (10W Wireless Charging). Moreover, the Mi Mix 3 features a slew of useful sensors such as Ultrasonic distance sensor, Ambient, light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, hall sensor, and compass sensor.

You can head straight to this link to buy the Xiao AI Voice Assistant-equipped Mi Mix 3 smartphone for an unbeatable price on Giztop before the promo ends.

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OPPO A7 could sell for Rs. 16,990 (~$240) from November 27 in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 23, 2018

OPPO has recently introduced the OPPO A7 smartphone in various Asian markets. It was announced in India on Nov. 22, but the pricing and release date of the smartphone was not confirmed. Fresh information revealed by Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom the OPPO A7 will be releasing with a price tag of Rs. 16,990 (~$240). The handset is speculated to hit the market on Nov. 27.

The OPPO A7 is a rebranded version of the Realme 2 aimed towards the offline markets. The Realme 2 is exclusively available for purchase. The 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM variant of the Realme 2 smartphone are respectively priced at Rs. 9,499 (~$134) and Rs. 10,990 (~$156).

The official OPPO India site lists the OPPO A7 in variants such as 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage + 4 GB RAM. Probably, the Rs. 16,990 (~$240) pricing leak could belong to the second variant of the smartphone.

Read More: OPPO R17 Pro confirmed to launch in India on December 4

The OPPO A7 features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD notched display thaPt supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. It offers an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 88.3 percent. The Snapdragon 450 chipset that includes 18 GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of the device. Some markets have received the smartphone in 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM option. There is a microSD card slot on the device for more storage.

For photography, the OPPO A7 is fitted with an AI enabled 16-megapixel front camera. The Realme 2 handset features an 8-mgeapixel selfie shooter. The back panel of the phone is equipped with 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. It receives power from 4,230mAh battery. The smartphone is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is overlaid with ColorOS 5.2 custom UI from the company. In India, it will be available in colors like Glaring Gold and Glaze Blue.

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Get An Extra 50% Off On Deal Prices, Big Discounts And Lots More On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 23, 2018

Featuring a slew of unmissable deals, massive discounts and lots more, the GeekBuying Black Friday 2018 sale will be nothing short of remarkable.

GeekBuying is leaving no stone unturned in a bid to offer its users something to cheer about this holiday season.

As part of it’s recently kicked off Black Friday sale, the Chinese online store is doling out great discounts along with coupons that will help buyers to save a considerable amount of extra money during the check out process.

Before we delve further into more details about the discount coupons, it is worth noting that GeekBuying is giving the recently launched Oneplus 6T smartphone as a free gift to users who sign in or order an item before 16:00 (GMT+8) on November 27th. Aside from that, the promo will feature a slew of other free gifts, coupons etc.

The Flash Sale category comprises 7 rounds, and each round will be valid for 12 hours, during which buyers can get their hands on top-branded products at considerably lowered prices. As if that weren’t enough to cheer up cost-conscious buyers, select products will go up for sale bearing a $0.01 price tag as part of this Flash Sale.

Coupons play a vital role when it comes to bringing your cart value down in addition to a discount available on the product’s original selling price. GeekBuying will be offering several coupons that will help buyers save more money at the time of checking out.

Moreover, if your grand total exceeds a specific amount, there are coupons that you can use to save extra money before proceeding to check out. For instance, if your cart value is more than $700, you can apply coupon code GKBBF50 and get an extra $50 off.

Likewise, you can use coupon code GKBBF20 to save $20 if your order value is more than $200, but if your grand total is just $100, you can use coupon code GKBBF10 and save $10. Coupon code GKBBF07 can be used to save $7 if your total is more than $70.

You can apply coupon code GKBBF05 to get $5 off if your grand total is over $30. Buyers who manage to shop for just $10, can resort to using coupon code GKBBF02 to save $2.

Kingston SUV500 (240GB SSD)

There’s a 20% off on the Kingston SUV500 240GB SSD, which usually sells for $99.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for only $79.99 on GeekBuying.
Aside from that, you can apply coupon code YMFTQVZW to get an extra $10 off and reduce your grand total to just $69.99. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo ends.

Netac N600S (720GB SSD)

The 720GB SSD version of the Netac N600S would normally set you back $119.99 but you can now buy it for just $79.99 on GeekBuying. You can extend this 33% reduction in the device’s original asking simply by applying coupon code GQIJTUWS.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $23 by bringing your already lowered grand total further down to just $74.99 before placing your order. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo ends in 3 days.

Ticwatch E-Sports Smartwatch

If you’re in the market for a cost-effective smartwatch, you might want to take a gander at the Ticwatch E-Sports smartwatch that has gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag of $119.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 48% drop in the device’s retail price of $229.99.

You can use coupon code KSXYYPLQ to get an extra $50 off while checking out. Your grand total reduces to only $109.99 after applying the coupon, which is likely to expire soon.
You can head straight to this link and take advantage of the discount without wasting time as the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

QCY Mini 2 Single TWS Wireless Bluetooth V5.0 Earphone

Looking for a Bluetooth wireless earphone that doesn’t cost a bomb? The QCY Mini 2 might just fill the bill.

While this feature-rich earphone normally sells for $10.99, you can now buy it for only $6.99 on GeekBuying. In addition to receiving this 36% discount, you can use coupon code JPRWODOU and save $4 more while checking out.
The coupon helps you reduce your grand total to only $5.99. Regrettably, the promo will only be valid for 3 days. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

LED Digital Shower Thermometer

Buyers normally end up spending a lot of money on home essential items like a thermometer, especially families that have toddlers or babies. Taking this into consideration, GeekBuying is offering the LED Digital Shower Thermometer for a reduced price of just $10.99.

This is a significant 67% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $33.48. Moreover, you can apply coupon code DWATHTAL and bring your grand total down to just $7.99 by saving an extra $9.
You can follow this link to grab the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in just 2 days.

Xiaomi Aqara Wall Switch

Aqara’s light switch is designed to help you control the same lights from different locations without requiring any sort of wiring. This Xiaomi branded switch usually carries a $36.20 price, but thanks to a 34% discount, you can now buy it for just $23.99 on GeekBuying.
You can even use coupon code JLNEDMLV and save $12.10 more before clicking the ‘Place Your Order’ button. After applying the above-mentioned coupon, your cart value drops to just $14.89.

Since the promo is slated to end today, it is imperative that you follow this link without wasting time to avail the discount.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro to go on sale in India for the first time today

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Jeet

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Nov 23, 2018

Just a day after launching the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone in the Indian market, Xiaomi will now start selling the phone in the country from today.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will be available for purchase in India from today 12:00 PM through online marketplace Flipkart as well as Mi.com as a part of Xiaomi‘s Mi Black Friday Sale.

As for the pricing, the base model with 4GB RAM is priced at Rs. 13,999 (approximately $199) while the 6GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 15,999, which roughly converts to $227. In India, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro comes in four color options — Black, Rose Gold, Blue, and Red.

Further, as a part of the launch offer, Jio customers will get Rs 2,400 (~$32) cashback in the form of vouchers as well as 6TB of additional data on recharges of Rs 198 and Rs 299.

Coming to the phone’s specifications, the Redmi Note 6 Pro comes equipped with a 6.26-inch IPS LCD display, featuring a larger notch since it houses two camera sensors, an earpiece, a notification LED and some other sensors.

Under the hood, Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 chipset powers the device, coupled with either 4GB or 6GB RAM. It packs 64GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card that enables you to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

As for the photography, it comes with a dual camera setup featuring a 12MP primary sensor with f/1.9 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. On the front side too, the phone features a dual camera setup consisting of a 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel sensors. The photography features available on the smartphone include dual-pixel autofocus, AI scene recognition, studio light photography, AI Portrait mode 2.0 and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS).

Connectivity options on the device include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB OTG, microUSB 2.0, GPS and 3.5mm headphone jack. Other features on the phone include a fingerprint scanner and face unlock.

The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with MIUI on top and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology. It is claimed to offer 4G calling time of up to 30 hours on a single charge.

Xiaomi shutting its bootloader unlock service is mere a ‘Fake News’ reveals company

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 23, 2018

Bootloader Unlocking is an essential service which needs to be done if you want to root your device. In recent rumors, it has been leaked that the Chinese electronics maker is going to suspend this service, which caused a panic wave among developers and users across the Globe. Now, Xiaomi has confirmed that all the rumors regarding the shutdown of the bootloader unlock service is mere a ‘False News’.

Xiaomi is known for its services to help users to try something else, they always cooperate in a positive manner, but the sudden advent made things opposite. Well, now the company has rebuked any speculation regarding the bootloader unlocking suspension. As according to folks over at XDA, they claim that the rumours started popping up via Reddit and Telegram.

Well, in order to clear the clutter, Xiaomi has to officially tweet about it. The Chinese company tweeted that :

We are providing Unlock Bootloader service and here’s the unlocking tutorial: https://t.co/OJwO72LUJp Don’t believe in fake news. pic.twitter.com/ISmPeOdLB7

— MIUI (@miuirom) November 22, 2018

They even urged the users do not believe in the fake news and also posted a link to unlock the bootloader in a recent tweet.

Due to high number of sales, Xiaomi devices always get preference in the development arena. Availability of the high-end hardware at an affordable price is another reason that developers tinker it. Recently, Xiaomi also improved the waiting times to 72 hours from the 15 days to unlock the bootloader.

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Well, everything has been cleared now, Xiaomi is not going to shut down the unlocking service. It will remain working, and users can keep using it to root their devices.

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Get Wirecutter’s Top Pick Tribit XBoom Bluetooth Speakers At An Unbeatable Price On Amazon; More Deals Inside!

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 23, 2018

If you’re panic-stricken because you have to send gifts to the pickiest people on your list or have just run of out gift ideas, we’ve got your back this holiday season.

Tribit XBoom Bluetooth Speaker – Wirecutter’s Top Pick

The New York Times Company-owned product review website, Wirecutter has picked Tribit XBoom as the best holiday gift. The best gift for music lovers, the XBoom has gone up for sale bearing a heavily discounted price tag of just $69.99 on Amazon.

This is a noteworthy 30% reduction in the portable speaker’s original asking price of $99.99. But if that doesn’t impress you much, it might interest you to know that Tribit is currently doling out an Exclusive Best discount for those who subscribe to the popular Bluetooth Audio and Headphones brand’s official website.
As soon as you subscribe, Tribit will send you a specific discount code that brand claims will offer the best price ever! If you’re interested in getting your hands on this free holiday gift, all you need to do is follow this link to subscribe without wasting time.

Wirecutter’s Brent Butterworth who has listened to over 230 portable Bluetooth speakers over the past three years has deemed the Tribit X-Boom as the best all-around choice. He picked this Tribit-branded speaker among a wide selection of portable speakers bearing less than $100 price tag in their blind listening test.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full article, which will be updated around Black Friday 2018.

Aside from offering an unmatched sound quality without emptying your pocket, the Tribit X-Boom comes with an IPX7 certificate, making it capable of withstanding accidental water splashes and can be immersed in water up to 1m for about 30 minutes without causing any sort of damage.

If you’re living on a tight budget, you can go for the Tribit XSound Go, which is Wirecutter’s budget pick. The XSound Go carries a relatively affordable $32.99 price sticker on Amazon. You can get an extra 5% off by applying a specific coupon that Amazon has assigned with this modestly priced Bluetooth speaker.

Cyber Monday Deal – For US Amazon Customers

Tribit XFree Tune Bluetooth Headphones

The XFree Tune is currently up for grabs baring a $49.99 price tag on Amazon. Tribit will be offering buyers an unmissable opportunity to get their hands on these feature-rich Bluetooth headphones for just $35.99 for just 6 hours on November 26th.

This Cyber Monday Deal will kick off at 4:55 pm and will be valid until 10:55 pm (PST). In order to save $14 on the original selling price of the Tribit XFree Tune Bluetooth headphones, all you need to do is to follow this link.

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Deal Of The Day

The XSound Go will set you back € 35.99 on Amazon, but Tribit will be offering this coveted Bluetooth speaker at an unbeatable price of just € 25.19 as part of Amazon’s Deal of the Day promo, which starts on November 19th.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in saving € 10.80 on the retail price of the XSound Go Bluetooth speaker.

Black Friday 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Tribit XFree Tune without breaking the bank, now’s the time. As part of the Black Friday 2018 deal, Tribit will be offering these Bluetooth earphones for only € 32.05.

The device usually sells for € 45.79, but thanks to the aforesaid deal, you can now save € 13.74 without breaking much of a sweat. You can head straight to this link to grab the discount.