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Buy Top-Branded Smartphones At Unbeatable Prices On Banggood; Grab Huge Coupon Deals And Big Discounts!

Looks like smartphone enthusiasts who have been waiting with bated breath for smartphone prices to drop are in for a treat.


Banggood’s recently kicked-off ‘Brand Smartphone Shock’ promo is offering buyers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartphone a lot to cheer about. The promo has been divided into multiple categories in a bid to facilitate the search process.

The ‘Exclusive Board’ section features a limited quantity of exclusive mobile devices bearing bottom prices. Moreover, starting from November 25th, buyers will be able to get up to a whopping 70% off on the brand smartphone, under this category.

The aforesaid section currently features 6 pieces of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and 10 pieces of the Mi Band 3 smart wristband. The limited sale will come to an end on November 24th at 10 am (UTC+8), while the 70% discount will be up for grabs until November 30th (UTC+8).

The next category dubbed, ‘Daily Specials’ includes the LeEco Cool1 and the Lenovo Moto Z smartphones that have gone up for sale carrying 33% and 28% discounts, respectively for November 23rd. As a result, you can buy the LeEco Cool1 for just $99.99; while the Moto Z will set you back only $165.99.
You can check out the phones that will be up for grabs at lowered prices simply by clicking the different dates, under the ‘Daily Special’ section.

The ‘Huge Coupon Deals’ category includes the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 and 3 different variants of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone. Each phone included in this category is available for an unbeatable price, but there’s more for you to cheer about.

Six lucky users who order one of the smartphones featured in the category will be eligible to get a Xiaomi Note 5 smartphone as a free gift. It is worth noting that the coveted Note 5 carries a $229.99 price tag.

Those who will be ordering from this promo, on the other hand, will receive a Smart Wristband worth $59.99. As a buyer, It is imperative for you to bear in mind that you have only one chance to win a prize.

Winners will be announced on November 26th. Everyone from the winning list will then be contacted by a customer service staff.

You can find newly launched smartphones including the Redmi Note 6 Pro, LeEco Le Max 2, Gome U7 Mini and the ASUS Zenfone 3, under the ‘New Arrival’ category. More importantly, the above-mentioned smartphones are now available for considerably lowered prices.

As if that weren’t enough, the Redmi Note 6 Pro, LeEco Le Max 2, and the ASUS Zenfone 3 have been assigned specific coupon codes that buyers can use to save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. Note that there is a 38% off available on the Gome U7 Mini smartphone, but no coupon has been assigned to it for an extra discount.

Xiaomi fans can head straight to the next category called ‘Xiaomi’ wherein they can buy well-received smartphones at significantly lowered prices. On top of that, each phone included in this category have been assigned specific coupons so that buyers can get extra discounts.

If you’re brand conscious buyers, it might interest you to know that this promotion is offering big discounts on OnePlus, Huawei, Ulefone, Doogee, LeTV and several other top brands.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of this unmissable promo, which is slated to end soon.

Pre-Order Xiaomi M365 Electric Scooter For Just $365 On Banggood

Looking for a full-fledged personal electric vehicle that sports a highly portable folding design? The Xiaomi M365 folding electric scooter might just fill the bill.Housed in a sturdy frame made using aviation grade aluminum, this easily maneuverable scooter weighs in at just 12.5kg. Its folding feature is quite advantageous as it makes the M365 smaller and easy to move from one place to another.

Thanks to its minimalist geometric design, the scooter’s handlebar stem acts as a handle when the scooter is folded. While most electric bikes are capable of starting from a stop, this Mi Electric Scooter requires you to first kick off, which is done with a single button, before you apply some throttle.

Furthermore, the M365 is backed by LG High Security 18650 Power Lithium batteries that deliver 18.6 miles long-range battery life. Moreover, it adopts a double braking system and features ultra-bright headlights that are quite essential especially during night riding.

While a high-end electric scooter offering comparable features would normally set you back a pretty penny, the Xiaomi M365 electric scooter can now be yours for a lowered price of just $365. Xiaomi has teamed up with Banggood to offer a noteworthy 35% off on this two-wheel electric scooter’s original asking price of $559.


You can choose between two color versions including black and white. With 405 pre-orders already placed at the time of writing, this promotion sale is slated to end on November 24th. Moreover, there were only 100 pieces remaining for this promo.

You can head straight to this link to pre-order the Xiaomi M365 Folding Electric Scooter at a considerably lowered price before the promo comes to an end.

Xiaomi’s 90 Points launches the solid Popular Leather Bag with a 599 yuan (~$86) price tag

Xiaomi’s ecological chain company 90 Points is well known for its line of sleek bags, luggage and even jackets. The company’s catalogue of products continues to increase with the addition of the 90 Points Popular Leather Bag which has been launched with a hefty 599 Yuan (~$86) price tag.

As the name implies, the 90 Points Popular leather backpack is made from leather. The main body is made of two layers of cowhide (bovine split layer) giving it a crisp shape and rich texture. The part close to the body of the owner is not made from the same leather material, thus enhancing the visual integrity.

The Popular Leather Bag comes with an 18L capacity and has a dimension of 35cmx16cmx40cm, weighing just 1.12kg. The design also includes several storage pockets which makes it a good product for those who’ve got several gadgets they move around with. The main compartment has an internal compartment that can contain a 15-inch Macbook. There is no word yet on the availability of the backpack but it adopts a 599 yuan ($86) price tag.90 Points Lecturer Casual Backpack

Read Also: Xiaomi crowdfunds the Xiaojin Smart Foldable Treadmill priced at 1899 yuan (~$274)

If you find the Popular leather backpack too expensive, 90 Points also launched a cheaper bag made of 75D nylon yarn, with a delicate texture, compared to ordinary fabrics, wear resistance is higher than other fibers. 90 Points says the bag is able to withstand tens of thousands of fall without getting torn. That is because its outer covering is made from a 3-4 grade water-repellent fabric that would get penetrated by raindrop and splash. It comes in NavyBlue/White combo, Black and Grey-Blue colours. On the contrary, the 90 Points Lecturer Casual Backpack comes with a very affordable 99 yuan ($14) price tag and is already available on Xiaomi Youpin.

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OPPO R17 Pro confirmed to launch in India on December 4

Recently, OPPO had hinted that it will be launching its first ever R-series smartphone in India. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has sent out media invites for OPPO R17 Pro launch event that will be held in Mumbai, India on Dec. 4. The R17 Pro was announced alongside R17 smartphone in China in August. However, India will be receiving only the R17 Pro model.

The OPPO R17 Pro houses a 6.4-inch waterdrop notch enabled AMOLED screen. It supports 19.5:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution. The large-sized display of the phone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.5 percent. Its display is shielded by Gorilla Glass 6. OPPO has embedded a fingerprint reader under the screen of the smartphone.

The R17 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The handset features an internal storage of 128 GB. The second SIM slot can be used for adding a microSD card.

Oppo R17 Pro Image

The rear shell of the R17 Pro features a dual camera setup followed by a TOF stereo camera. The vertical dual camera module includes a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 20-megapixel sensor with f/1.5 to f/2.5 variable aperture. A 25-megapixel selfie shooter is placed inside the notch of the phone. A 3,700mAh battery that carries support for 50W Super VOOC flash charging. It also includes support for NFC connectivity. The ColorOS 5.2 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo OS is preinstalled on the device.

The OPPO R17 Pro comes in colors like Stream Blue and Condensed Green. The pricing of the smartphone for the Indian market has not been confirmed. In China, the handset is available with a price tag of 4,299 Yuan (~$620, ~Rs. 43,800). The handset may carry a price similar to the OnePlus 6T phone. There is no information on the release date of the smartphone. However, its pre-orders are scheduled to begin on Dec. 1.

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Coolpad sues Smartisan over unpaid orders

Just a few days ago, reports of Chinese phone manufacturer, Smartisan, facing financial crises surfaced on the web. While Smartisan’s CEO refuted the statement, a new development which might be proof the company is indeed struggling financially has come to light.

Coolpad

According to cnBeta, a China-based online publication, Smartisan has received a lawsuit from Coolpad over money owed. The lawsuit was filed by Dongguan Yulong Communication Technology Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of Coolpad against Beijing Hammer Digital Technology (Smartisan).

The plaintiff claims it signed a contract with Smartisan to supply mobile phone parts worth over 10 million Chinese Yuan. However, after delivery of the goods, Smartisan is still yet to pay the remaining half of the cost. So far, there has been no response from Smartisan.

If Smartisan is indeed owing its supplier(s), it isn’t out of place to believe the reports that the company is facing financial challenges. As we have seen in the case of similar companies that have exited the mobile business such as LeEco and Gionee, unpaid bills are one of the proofs a company isn’t doing well.

READ MORE: Smartisan R1 gets Peacock Blue color variant

Xiaomi crowdfunds the Xiaojin Smart Foldable Treadmill priced at 1899 yuan (~$274)

The treadmill is one convenient gadget which aids fitness-conscious individuals to get their daily workout, regardless of rain or sunshine. Unfortunately, treadmills are usually large, heavy and not fit for every home. However, Xiaomi recently launched the WalkingPad mini portable treadmill and the product has received tremendous support even on Kickstarter. The Chinese giant has again given a headstart to another Chinese startup with a foldable treadmill. The product is dubbed Kingsmith Xiaojin Smart Foldable Treadmill.Kingsmith Xiaojin Smart Foldable Treadmill

This new treadmill is a bit bigger than the WalkingPad Mini but it equally comes with a compact size an design that looks very much like the regular treadmills. One problem users might encounter with the WalkingPAd Mini is the lack of a handlebar to act as support when the user is running out of steam or if he misses a step. The Xiaojin Smart Foldable Treadmill addresses that, and also provides a digital electronic panel for monitoring the speed and other settings of the treadmill. Kingsmith Xiaojin Smart Foldable Treadmill

The gadget comes with an elastic running board which provides real road running experience. The handle and display panel can be folded into a compact size that can be transported easily. Apart from the display panel, the gadget can also be paired with a smartphone and controlled using the MIJIA app.

Read Also: Xiaomi WalkingPad to debut soon with competitive pricing on Kickstarter

The Xiaojin Smart Foldable Treadmill is presently available on crowdfunding for 1,899 Yuan ($273). This is even cheaper than what the WalkingPad Mini is sold for outside China by third-party retailers. The device is expected to start shipping on December 25.

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SK Hynix Introduces World’s First DDR5 DRAM Module, Production to Begin in 2020

The current generation of DRAM, DDR4, also known as “double data rate fourth generation” has been around for quite long. The module started to make its way to computers way back in 2014. However, it is only now after four year’s that we’re seeing the very first glimpse of the next generation, i.e. DDR5. SK Hynix, a prominent DRAM manufacturer, has managed to call first dibs on the world’s first 16GB DDR5 memory chip. The chips are also the first DDR5 modules to be compliant with the JEDEC memory standard.

sk hynix 8GB RAM

Speaking more about specifications, the new modules are prepared using Hynix’ 10nm fabrication. DDR5 is expected to give much faster transfer speeds, and evidently, the Hynix DDR5 chip can go up to 5200Mbps transfer speeds which is roughly 60 percent faster than DDR4’s 3200Mbps. Furthermore, it will do this consuming 30 percent less power than the previous version. SK Hynix has left out some details including the die size used for the new modules.

The company intends to shore up its DDR5 range with other capacity versions like the 8GB and 32GB. However, the important thing to note is that SK Hynix has only demoed the first chipset. Actual commercial production isn’t expected to start until 2020. It took quite a lot of time before DDR4 RAM modules actually started going mainstream after they were finalized and this is likely to be the case with DDR5 as well.

Apart from SK Hynix, Cadence and Micron have also been working on DDR5 RAM and expecting productions to begin by 2019.

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OnePlus 6T gets OxygenOS 9.0.6 OTA, Improves Standby Times, Unlock Speed and More

The OnePlus 6T, which is the current flagship of OnePlus, was one of the earliest smartphones to come with Android 9.0 Pie. Even then, OnePlus has continued to keep polishing the software with follow-up updates. The handset is currently receiving OxygenOS 9.0.6 which, apart from usual bug fixes, includes camera optimization, face unlock improvements, and aims to offer a better UI experience.

Oneplus 6T hands on 09 specs

Delving into a bit more detail, OnePlus posted a short changelog for OxygenOS 9.0.6 which includes the below points:

  • Improved unlocking experience
  • Optimized standby power consumption
  • General bug fixes and improvements

Communication

  • Fixed issues with adding APN on Verizon network

Third-Party Apps

  • Fixed issues with no notifications from Play Store

Camera

  • Optimized image processing

The update follows close on the heels of an OxygenOS 9.0.5 that improved the on-screen fingerprint reader and miscellaneous system tweaks. The current update will be rolled out stage-wise which means users might have to wait a few days for it to show up on their respective devices. Moreover, this OTA won’t weigh a lot on your storage as it will be around 200MB. If you can’t wait for the OTA, there are links to the update on the official forum which we will link down below.

 

 

Amongst related developments, the OnePlus 6T just received a new colour variant called Thunder Purple that comes with a matte gradient design.

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

Huawei just unveiled the Honor 10 Lite and Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has finally hitten Indian shelves. A new generation of affordable midrange smartphones is finally among us. Another quality-price ratio champion in the Indian market is definitely the Realme 2 Pro from Oppo’s sub-brand, and here we compared them to establish which one has the highest value for money.

Huawei Honor 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Oppo Realme 2 Pro

Huawei Honor 10 Lite Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Oppo Realme 2 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 154.8 x 73.6 x 8 mm, 162 grams 157.9 x 76.4 x 8.2 mm 156.7 x 74 x 8.5 mm, 174 grams
DISPLAY 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, IPS LCD 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, EMUI Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8
24 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.0
Dual 20 + 2 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 16 + 2 MP f/1.7
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 3400 mAh  4000 mAh 3500 mAh, Fast Charging 5V / 2A 10W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Hybrid Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot  Dual SIM slot

Design

Huawei Honor 10 Lite is one of the most beautiful and attractive phones thanks to its futuristic and flagship-like design. It has a wonderful glass back available in gradient color variants, as well as a very high screen-to-body ratio thanks to a narrow chin and a waterdrop notch. Oppo Realme 2 Pro is beautiful too, but it is made of polycarbonate, unlike the Honor 10 Lite. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has a full metal body which is all but stunning at a first glance.

 

Display

All average IPS panels, they have nothing special and just an average viewing quality. So do not choose the best smartphone for you by basing on the display. We can just tell you that Honor 10 Lite and Oppo Realme 2 Pro have narrower bezels and smaller notches, so you may like them more.

 

Specs & Software

Oppo Realme 2 Pro is the phone which performs better thanks to its more powerful Snapdragon 660 chipset. It is a better SoC especially for gaming, and it is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage on the Realme 2 Pro, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and Honor 10 Lite offer max 6 GB of RAM. Honor 10 Lite is customized by the EMUI based on Android Pie, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and Realme 2 Pro have MIUI and Color OS based on Android Oreo.

 

Camera

The dual rear cameras of these handsets are more or less at the same levels with bright apertures and a decent level of detail even when light conditions are not the best. The front camera of Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro makes the difference if you love selfies as it is paired with a secondary depth sensor. But overall, it is a draw.

 

Battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is much better than Realme 2 Pro and Honor 10 Lite when it comes to battery life because it has a much bigger lithium unit with a 4000 mAh capacity. Further, its Snapdragon 636 is a very efficient SoC and it is optimized in an excellent way.

 

Price

There is not a clear winner of this comparison and each of these devices is very close to each other. I would personally pick Oppo Realme 2 Pro due to its better performance, but if you want more battery life go for the Redmi Note 6 Pro, while if you are looking for the best design choose Honor 10 Lite. While Honor 10 Lite and Realme 2 Pro start from about €175/$200 in China,  Redmi Note 6 Pro costs about €190/$216.

 

Huawei Honor 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Oppo Realme 2 Pro: PROs and CONS

Huawei Honor 8X

PROs

  • Better design
  • Android Pie
  • Affordable price
  • High screen-to-body ratio

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

PROs

  • Bigger battery
  • Dual front camera
  • Affordable price

CONS

  • Same old design

 

Oppo Realme 2 Pro

PROs

  • Good design
  • Great performance
  • Dedicated micro SD slot
  • Good price

CONS

  • Polycarbonate design

Samsung Galaxy M20 AnTuTu result reveals it will have an Infinity U display

After appearing on Geekbench, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy M20 has been spotted on AnTuTu and the result reveals an important detail about its display.

Galaxy M20 AnTuTU

AnTuTu is known for disclosing some specs of a benchmarked phone and the Galaxy M20 is no exception. The benchmark result revealed the phone has a 2340 x 1080 display. Is that display resolution familiar?

Yes, it is. That is the resolution of phones like the OPPO F9/F9 Pro, the Oneplus 6T, Realme 2 Pro and Vivo V11 to name a few. And what do these phones have in common save for their resolution? A water-drop notch or as Samsung will call it, an Infinity U display. This means the Galaxy M20 will most likely be one of the first Samsung phones with a notch and to rock the new Infinity display.

Samsung Infinity Displays
Image source: Slashgear

The benchmark result shows the Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F) is powered by an Exynos 7885 processor with a Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. It also has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. There are reports it will also have a 64GB version (probably with 4GB of RAM).

READ MORE: Samsung Galaxy A8s realistic renders showcase its Infinity-O display design

Hands-on images confirm ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 has dual rear cameras

Yesterday, the official ASUS Indonesia Twitter account shared a tweet that revealed the ZenFone Max Pro M2 will launch on December 11. The tweet included an image that teased the upper part of the phone’s front and rear. The image confirmed the phone will come with a notch in its display and multiple cameras on the back.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 cameras

It was erroneously reported that ASUS’s next mid-range phone will have three cameras on the back but images taken from an early review video have now confirmed that the ZenFone Max Pro M2 has dual rear cameras and not triple cameras. These images have shown that the teaser was misleading and rather than a third sensor, what comes next is an LED flash.

Apart from confirming the number of cameras, more details of the phone were also revealed in the video which has now been taken down.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 camera specs

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is said to have a 6.0-inch FHD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. Inside the notch are an LED flash, a proximity sensor, and a 13MP f/2.0 camera. The display is reported to be covered in Gorilla Glass 6. There is also glass on the back but there is no confirmation if it is also Gorilla Glass.

 READ MORE: Asus ROG Phone 512GB storage model is now available in the US for $1,099

Xiaomi Mi 8 discounted heavily on Thanksgiving Day

The fourth Thursday of November is usually marked as Thanksgiving Day in the US and this year’s celebration fell on November 22. The Thanksgiving Day holiday isn’t celebrated in China but Xiaomi is trying to leverage on the publicity to sell its smartphones in China. The company is promoting the Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage version) with a price cut of 400 yuan. Thus, the Mi 8 is now available for 2,899 yuan for the 8GB + 128GB version instead of 3299 yuan.Xiaomi Mi 8

The new price cut may only be valid for only the Thanksgiving Day but we expect Xiaomi to effect further price cuts on this model as well as several others. The device is available on Xiaomi’s official Mi.com website. Apart from the 8GB +128GB version, all other memory variants also received price cuts ranging from 200 yuan to 400 yuan. mi 8 thanksgiving day price cut

Read Also: Win A Xiaomi Mi 8 Smartphone, Epic Coupons And Other Cool Prizes On GearBest

The Mi 8 was released in May this year bearing a mammoth 6.21-inch 2.5D Curved AMOLED screen, FHD+ display with 2248 x1080 pixels resolution for an unmatched viewing experience. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core processor and it uses an Adreno 630 710MHz GPU, under the hood. The device comes with 6GB of RAM and a offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space. Moreover, it houses a 12MP+12MP dual camera module on the back and houses a 20MP front shooter for selfies. The Mi 8 equally runs on MIUI 10-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a 3400mAh battery. On top of that, the phone features a slew of useful sensors including Infrared face recognition, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, NFC, barometer, and compass.

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OPPO unveils ColorOS 6.0: lighter, brighter and a revamped UI for bezel-less phones

OPPO had an event today where it celebrated the fifth anniversary of its ColorOS operating system. As expected, the manufacturer bragged about its achievements including the number of users it has. However, the main part of the event was the unveiling of the next major version, ColorOS 6.0.

ColorOS 6.0

OPPO says ColorOS 6.0 is designed for borderless phones. While that doesn’t mean phones with bezels won’t get the update, it means that the experience will likely be different on phones like the Find X and other OPPO phones with minimal or no bezels.

In terms of the UI of ColorOS 6.0, OPPO has gone for a gradient color scheme. From the images shared by OPPO, the colors gravitate towards white from the top to the bottom. OPPO adds that the reason for using white is to create a sense of space so content doesn’t appear clustered.

OPPO Sans

ColorOS 6.0 also brings a new Chinese text font called OPPO Sans. The new font was developed in collaboration with local font designer, Hanyi.

There are also performance improvements. OPPO says a new feature called AI application quick freeze which prevents apps from being shut down in the background. Instead, the phone freezes the app. OPPO says the AI system studies the user’s app usage patterns for about 15 days and knows which apps should be frozen or not. With this new feature, OPPO claims overall power consumption should reduce by 7%.

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READ MORE: Oppo A7 with a 6.2-inch display, SD450 SoC and dual rear cameras announced in India

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite down to just $209.99 for a day! (Limited time Coupon)

If you are looking an upper mid-range smartphone with nearly all the bells and whistles of a flagship of 2018, then you should check out the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite. The phone is powered by the tried and tested Snapdragon 660 chipset with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Given that it’s inspired by the flagship Mi 8 series, you get a solid built quality in an all-black shade.

Xiaomi mi 8 Lite

Currently, the Mi 8 lite is being offered at one of the cheapest prices that you’ll find in the market. The phone is up for grabs for just $209.99, which is a solid $60 discount from its original price tag of $269.99. If you are interested to get this device for $209.99, all you have to do is use this special coupon: GBMPBF2 and head over to the Gearbest page here.

GB Mi 8 Lite coupon

We have checked the coupon and at the time of publishing this deal, its working. But note that it’s a limited time coupon and will expire very soon. So, if you are interested, do check it out as quickly as possible.

Some of the key features of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite are as below:

Display: 6.26 inch, 2280 x 1080 Pixel FHD+ Screen
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa Core 2.2GHz + 1.8GHz
System: Android 8.1
RAM + ROM: 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM
Camera: 12.0MP + 5.0MP rear camera + 24.0MP front camera
Sensor: Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
SIM Card: Nano SIM card + Nano SIM card / Nano SIM card + Micro SD card
Feature: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou
Bluetooth:5.0

 

So, if you are looking to purchase the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite anytime soon, head over to the link below and apply the coupon: GBMPBF2 . Note that the black version seems to be one getting this huge discount and not the blue gradient one. Nevertheless, it’s a really good deal!

 

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G coming with ceramic chassis and S10 Plus, S10 in gradient colors, claims report

Rumors surrounding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 series have revealed that it will include smartphones such as Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus and Galaxy S10 5G. These are not the final names, but speculated monikers based on the features that they will be arriving with. Fresh information reveals that the Galaxy S10 5G which is tipped to be the most advanced phone in the Galaxy S10 lineup will be sporting a ceramic build. It is speculated that the Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus may feature attractive looking color gradient rear shells.

A recent report had revealed that the Galaxy S10 5G model will equipped with support for 5G networks and it will feature a massive screen of 6.7 inches. The handset is also tipped to feature a rear-mounted quad camera setup, a selfie camera and a 3D sensing ToF camera. Another innovative that is expected to be available on the smartphone is support for reverse wireless charging.

Fresh information shared by SamMobile states that the Galaxy S10 5G that has a model number of SM-G75FC may feature an inbuilt storage of 512 GB. It has corroborated on the rumor that Galaxy S10 5G edition will have a 6.7-inch screen.

The publication claims that the smartphone will be sporting a premium appeal since it will be equipped with ceramic unibody. It is tipped to arrive in Black and White colors. The ceramic material is very strong since it cannot be easily scratched. Only hardware elements such as diamond and sapphire can scratch the material.

Galaxy S9 Ice Blue

Read More: Exynos 7885-powered Samsung Galaxy M20 appears on Geekbench

The Galaxy S10 (SM-G73) and Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G75) models that will be respectively equipped with 5.8-inch and 6.44-inch screens will be hitting the market in gradient colors. These phones are also rumored to respectively feature dual camera and triple camera systems.

Previous leaks have revealed that the Galaxy S10 Lite will be the entry-level phone in the S10 series. It has a model number of SM-G70. It is speculated to arrive with a dual camera setup. Probably, this phone will not be available in regular colors.

It was after various smartphone manufacturers from China such as Huawei, Vivo and OPPO launched several phones with color gradients, Samsung also launch newer phones such as Galaxy A9 Star, Galaxy A9s, Galaxy A6s and the above shown Galaxy S9 Ice Blue  smartphones in China in color gradients options. Xiaomi has been using ceramic build for the Mi MIX series since the time it had introduced the original Mi MIX phone in November 2016. It is only now that Samsung has reportedly to use ceramic build for the upcoming Galaxy S10 phones.

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Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Global (6+128GB) discounted to $309.99 on Gearbest (Limited Period Coupon)

If you are looking for maximum power in the minimum budget, then the Pocophone F1 is the smartphone to buy. The phone features the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset and beats all other devices in terms of sheer value for money. The phone features a balanced specs sheet with a pretty good built, making it an excellent purchase for the holidays.

POCOPHONE F1 photo

Gearbest is currently offering the Pocophone F1 for $369.99. While considering the specs, the pricing looks pretty decent, for a limited period, the company is offering the phone for a solid $60 additional discount! All you have to use is apply this coupon: GBMPBF3 and head over to this page to purchase the deviceWe have checked the page and the coupon works at the time of publishing. But it’s a limited time offer, so if you are looking forward to purchase the device, make sure to check it out quickly.

GB POCO F1 DEAL coupon

 

For a device with the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset and 6GB of RAM, $309.99 is an amazing price. Note that the model in question is the 6GB RAM  + 128GB ROM version.

Some of the key specs of the Pocophone F1 are listed below:

Display: 6.18 inch, 2246 x 1080 Pixel Screen
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 2.8GHz
System: Android 8.1
RAM + ROM: 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM
Camera: 12.0MP + 5.0MP rear camera + 20.0MP front camera
Sensor: Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, E-compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor
SIM Card: Nano SIM card + Nano SIM card / micro SD card
Feature: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou
Bluetooth:5.0

The large 4000mAh battery will ensure that the phone lasts for an entire day or maybe even more. Overall, the F1 is a well-balanced phone for your gaming as well as entertainment needs. If you are looking for a phone around $300, this is definitely the one to go!

 

 

LG opens registrations for LG G7 ThinQ Android Pie beta update; stable rollout expected soon

LG‘s G7 ThinQ is the latest smartphone to soon receive the new Android 9 Pie update. The company has started registrations to allow participants for the Android Preview program that allows them to beta test the upcoming update.

This is the second smartphone from the South Korean company to receive the Android Pie update. Recently, the company started pushing the latest Android Pie update to the LG G7 One devices in Canada.

LG G7 ThinQ

While the Android Preview program is now available to the LG G7 ThinQ users for testing the Android Pie update, it is currently limited to those in Korea only. To join the program, you’ll need to launch the “Quick Help” application and then click on the “LG OS Preview Guide” banner. Once done, you’ll then receive the Android 9 Pie beta update shortly.

The company has also opened a bulletin board where the participants can report the bugs or any future suggestions. LG says that it will try to incorporate those opinions into the official stable OS update. The Android Preview program suggests that the stable Android Pie update is not far away.

To remind you of the phone’s specifications, it comes with a 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with 3120 x 1440 pixels screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device is HDR10 compliant with 100% DCI-P3 coverage.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. For photography, there’s a dual 16MP+16MP camera setup at the back. On the front side, it comes with a single 8MP selfie shooter.

 

Read More: LG collaborates with major China-based manufacturers for making foldable phones

 

It comes with some interesting features like Boombox Speaker, DTS: X 3D Surround Sound and 32-bit audio support. The IP68 rated smartphone is running Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box and is backed by a 3,000mAh battery.

babahu X1 AI powered Hands Free toothbrush is now on Indiegogo

If you have trouble getting your kids to brush every day or if you think you are not brushing right, then meet the babahu X1, the hands free AI toothbrush. We wrote about this device a few days back and now, the brush is finally up for crowdfunding on Indiegogo.

The babahu X1 features a unique design. It’s meant to be handsfree, which means it gives you the time to do something else when it’s brushing your teeth. Its quite different than the electronic brushes that you see in the market in the sense that it uses variable frequencies to brush different parts of your teeth. After intense research and analysis, the company behind the device has devised AI algorithms that can brush your teeth effectively, using the Bass method of brushing. All you have to do is keep the brush in your mouth and the babahu X1 takes care of everything else.

Babahu X

The brush head is made out of medical grade silica gel which is molded at around 300-degree Celsius. The head features 6D bristles which clean your teeth at a 45-degree angle. The second half of the device, i.e. the brush body features magnetic levitation sonic motor with a vibration frequency of 18000 – 40000 rpm. You can charge the brush using the wireless charging base, which takes up to 3 brush heads at a time. So, you can charge your entire family’s brush heads in one go.

If you like the device, don’t forget to support the company in their crowdfunding campaign. Backers will get the first batch of babahu X1 units in January. The crowdfunding price is 50% off and now, you can get the adult version of the X1 for $99 and the kids’ version for $89.

Check out their crowdfunding page from here.

 

 

Buy Sharp Z3 FS8009 Smartphone For Only $119.99 On CooliCool

Looking for a cost-effective smartphone that boasts an impressive array of features? Look no further.
The Sharp Z3 garnered considerable popularity among smartphone users after hitting the store shelves last year in April. The Z3 is loaded with a slew of top-end specs and features that we normally associate with a steeply priced smartphone.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, this feature-laden smartphone from Sharp has now gone up for sale bearing a heavily discounted price tag of just $119.99 on CooliCool. This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $159.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Sharp Z3 sports an eye-catching 5.7 inches 2K WQHD touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. It features a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection.
The Sharp-branded smartphone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 1.8GHz Octa Core processor with a competent Adreno 510 graphics processor, under the hood. Moreover, the Z3 ships with 4GB of RAM and offers a hearty 64GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 128GB.

On the photography front, the Sharp Z3 houses a 16.0MP camera on the back and a 13.0MP front shooter for self-portraits and face-to-face video chatting. The dual-SIM phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat OS and is backed by a robust 3100mAh battery.

You can follow this link to check out the full specifications and avail the discount, which will be valid for the champagne color version. With 55 pieces remaining, the promo is slated to end in 7 days.

Get 25% Off On Sharp Z3 FS8009 Smartphone

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

Huawei is actively working on its foldable smartphone. Recent reports have revealed that the smartphone will be also equipped with 5G connectivity. Scouring through IP documents, Android Headlines has claimed that the upcoming foldable phone from Huawei will carry Mate branding. Moreover, it has also revealed that the Chinese manufacturer is pondering over four names like Mate F, Mate Flex, Mate Flexi and Mate Fold for it.

The publication has revealed that Huawei has already trademarked the above names in multiple jurisdictions. What’s not known is which among of these four names will be used for its first foldable smartphone. Since the smartphone is slated to go official in February, it is likely that the actual name of the phone could leaked only few days before its announcement.

Unlike the fold-in design of the Samsung’s upcoming foldable phone, Huawei is rumored to use fold-out design for its smartphone with flexible display. Huawei will be using the flexible OLED panels supplied by China’s BOE display maker for its foldable smartphone.

Huawei 5G foldable phone render
Huawei 5G foldable phone render

A recent report has revealed that the Chinese manufacturer has already showcased the final product to South Korean carriers. It is believed that South Korea and the U.S. will be the first markets to receive Huawei’s foldable smartphone.

Very few details on the specifications of the smartphone have surfaced so far. When unfolded, Huawei’s foldable smartphone will offer a large screen area of 8 inches and when folded, it will offer a display are of 5 inches. In comparison, the outer screen of Samsung’s foldable phone will of 4.6 inches and its inner main display will be of 7.3 inches. For 5G connectivity, the Huawei’s foldable phone is expected to feature Balong 5000 5G modem.

Huawei may use the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech expo platform to announce its foldable phone. It is expected to arrive in South Korea, the U.S. China, Japan and select European markets by Q2 or Q3 2019.

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