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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro receiving MIUI V10.0.4.0 update, includes various bug fixes

It’s been almost half a year since the Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro in India. Due to its good specs at an affordable price, it has generated a lot of sales here. It’s one of the best devices from Xiaomi concerning the number of sales in the last few months. It’s a real value for money device as proved by the number of sales it generated. With time, Xiaomi has not forgotten it, and they are still providing continuous updates to the device. Today, another update is rolling out for Redmi Note 5 Pro with many bug fixes.

redmi note 5 pro update

The new update will improve the overall stability of the device. It will smoothen the device experience by refining the Operating System. There are plenty of fixes that have been added to neutralize the little bugs. Recently, a big update downgraded the experience on the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Now, the MIUI V10.0.4.0 update is rolling out to improve the experience. It is out for the global version of the device aka users in India might have already started receiving the new update.

Users who didn’t receive the update, they can check it manually. Users can check for the update manually by heading to the Settings>>Software Update. The new update weighs around 1.6GB in size.

As per the official changelog, Xiaomi has optimized the USB connection notification and has restored lock screen which didn’t light up after receiving unimportant notifications. In camera, color rendering issues have been resolved. The system has been updated to October Android Security patch.

Prior to the update, users were complaining about several issues. Now, it needs more time to let users evaluate, whether the issues have been fixed or not.

Did you receive the latest update on your Redmi Note 5 Pro?

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Realme 2 Pro update starts rolling out, brings November security patch

Days after updating Realme 2 and Realme C1, the former Oppo sub-brand is now releasing a new update for its Realme 2 Pro smartphone. The update, which is being rolled out over-the-air (OTA) brings the latest November security patch to the phone.

Along with the new Android security patch, the update also introduces a number of system-level optimizations for the company’s custom interface — ColorOS. After the update, users can dismiss notifications with a single swipe. Also, the headset icon will now appear in the status bar whenever a call is going on.

Realme 2 Pro Update

The phone also gets optimized reminders for Developer Options and Accessibility Mode. Further, the update comes with optimized image quality for the pictures taken using the front-facing camera. The company also acknowledged the battery drain issue and has updated the default TouchPal keyboard app that fixes the battery problem.

The new update for the Realme 2 Pro is being rolled out in phases, meaning it could take some time before it is available for all the users of the phone.

Realme 2 Pro will also get the ColorOS 5.2 update, which will update the smartphone to the latest Android 9 Pie. The ColorOS 5.2 update for the phone is expected to arrive next month.

As for the specifications, the phone features a  6.3-inch IPS LCD dewdrop display with Full HD+ screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.8 percent. Under the hood, it is powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC with its own AI engine.

The base model of the phone has 6GB of RAM whereas the highest configuration variant has 8GB of RAM. It comes in multiple storage variants of 64GB and 128GB. There’s a 16-megapixel AI dual cameras on the back and a 160megapixel front-facing snapper with several AI-based features.

 

Read More: Realme U1 beats the Honor 8X and Redmi Note 6 Pro in AnTuTu scores, photos of retail box leaks

 

It comes loaded with ColorOS 5.2 custom interface based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. The phone is backed by a 3,500mAh battery but lacks the fast charging technology.

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New smart hotel in China let’s you book, remote check-in your room via WeChat

It sounds little different from the primitive hotel experiences. Today, WeChat has opened doors for a smart hotel in Shanghai. China’s biggest social messaging app, WeChat has partnered with InterContinental to open this new kind of hotel. It brings a different type of experience to its users by offering them options to book rooms via WeChat. Even users can remotely check-in their rooms and can also use their smartphones as key cards. There is plenty of smartness that has been stuffed into the overall working of the hotel.

wechat hotel

It’s not a new idea, Tencent, WeChat’s parent company is in talks with companies for similar hotels since 2014. Well, now they have finally got a chance to showcase their magic of smartness in a hotel. It will help national and international travelers to access the services with faster identity checks and minimal efforts. Primitively, hotels verify the guest’s identity which almost takes time, but now with the help of WeChat, everything can be done online and fast. From authentication to verification and from dining to checking-out everything is assisted by WeChat.

Mainly, WeChart smart hotel will allow travelers to order room service, help process payments, smartly control the room temperature, and can set the curtains and lighting as per need. All these things are done using the WeChat messaging app. Further, it will also assist the guests in the dining area, and now meal is just a face scan away.

There are a different set of services for every part of the hotel. Users will get different privileges 24/7 on the basis of booking type.

WeChat is not only limited to smart devices, but they have expanded to restaurants, shopping malls, and now they have just begun with the smart hotels. It seems WeChat wants to expand their wings wherever possible.

Already, Tencent has signed a deal with Shangri-La. So, expect some more smart hotels to come up soon. It has opened doors for WeChat to bring in surplus smart hotel deals. Bigger giants like, Alibaba and Baidu are already providing similar services in China.

What do you think? Do we really need smart hotels?

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Get OnePlus 6 And 6T Smartphones At Unbeatable Prices On Banggood [Coupons Inside]

OnePlus continues to stay true to its reputation for making high-end smartphones that only sport an eye-catching cosmetic appearance, but also meet the varied needs of mobile phone users. On the downside, OnePlus-branded mobile devices don’t come cheap.


If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on one of OnePlus’ coveted smartphones without breaking the bank, you’ve come to the right place. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer is now offering big discounts on some of its well-received smartphones and their variants on Banggood.

We’ll shed light on the aforesaid discounts and show how you can save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

OnePlus 6 Smartphone (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Deemed as one of OnePlus’ most well-received smartphone, the OnePlus 6 has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price of only $511.80 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 16% reduction in the device’s retail price of $609.99.

You can use coupon code 11BFOP6 to save an extra $128.63while checking out. In other words, you can use the above-mentioned coupon to reduce your grand total to just $383.17.

This discount is valid for the black color version of the OnePlus 6 smartphone. You can follow this link to grab the discount before the promo ends.

OnePlus 6 Smartphone (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

This is the slightly larger model of the OnePlus 6 smartphone that ships in mirror black and black color versions with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage, under the hood.

You’d normally end up spending $679.99 in order buy this variant, but it is currently up for grabs at a lowered price of $540.74 on Banggood. Also, you can get the OnePlus 6 at $432.80 with coupon code bf11op8.
You even earn 540 BG points with this order. In order to receive this 21% discount all you need to do is to follow this link before the promo ends.

OnePlus 6T Smartphone (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The OnePlus 6T took the smartphone realm by storm after hitting the store shelves earlier this year. Much to the chagrin of cost-conscious buyers, the recently launched phone carries a steep $899.99 price tag.

Taking the phone’s skyrocketing popularity into consideration, OnePlus is now offering the coveted OnePlus 6T for a considerably lowered price of just $628.56 on Banggood. On top of that, you can use coupon code 11BG6T6 to get an extra $88.

As a result, your grand total comes further down to only $540.56 before you click the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button.

This discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the phone, is slated to end shortly. You can follow this link to avail the discount.

OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The OnePlus 6T smartphone that ships with 8GB of RAM and offer a hearty 128GB of onboard storage would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, but you can now buy it for only $$688 on Banggood. This is a 31% drop in this variant’s original selling price of $999.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code 6T11BG8 to get an extra $110.08 off at the time of checking out. After applying the coupon, your grand total reduces to only $577.92.


You can follow this link to take advantage of this discount, which will be valid for the black and grey color versions of the OnePlus 6T smartphone.

OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM+256GB ROM)

The slightly larger variant of the OnePlus 6T smartphone that comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage usually sells for a whopping $1,299.99. Thanks to a 41% discount, you can now pre-order the aforesaid model for only $764.70.

In order to get an extra $114.71 off, all you need to do is to apply coupon code 11BG6T256 before proceeding to checkout. The coupon helps you bring your grand total down to just $649.99 without breaking much of sweat.

You can follow this link to grab this discount, which is limited only to the gray color version of the smartphone.

Banggood Black Friday sale is live now, grab your favourite products at great discounts!

It’s been raining discounts since the start of this month. After double 11 Singles’s Day sale, now major e-retailers are back with another spell of attractive discounts. This time Banggood is offering various products at huge discounted prices. Recently, Banggood announced their Black Friday sale which has commenced today and will keep running until November 26th.

banggood tablet deals

Many manufacturers and retailers offer huge discounts on Black Friday. Everyone awaits this day to get more benefit out of slashed prices. Banggood is hosting different types of sales like flash deals, Pre-Order deals, etc. Today, Banggood has turned on Black Friday deals on categories such as Fashion and Electronics.

Below we have picked up some best deals for you guys with huge bargains.

At the Banggood Black Friday sale, you can get tablets at lowest ever prices. Today, Teclast M20-4G and M89 tablets have put on sale with a discount of over 42%.

Teclast M20 Tablet

It is a high-end tablet packed with an MT6797D Helio X23 Deca Core 64 bit processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. There’s a vast 10.1-inch retina display having a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels of resolution. Its large display will allow users to watch widescreen movies, videos, and games with 178-degree viewing angle.

In connectivity, you will get a WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth along with a 6600 mAh battery. It supports Dual 4G SIM cards. Teclast M20 measures 241x168x7.4mm and weighs over 400 grams.

Actual Price: $169.99

Sale Price: $144.99

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Teclast M89 Tablet

It is a mid-range device with Android 7.0 on board, powered by MT8176 Hexa Core 2.1 GHz clocking speed. It packs 3GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage. In the camera department, you will get a 5-megapixel shooter on the front side and an 8-megapixel sensor on the rear side. There’s a 7.9-inch display having the resolution of 2048×1536 pixels.

Actual Price: $139.99

Sale Price: $117.99

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There are many other deals which you can check these days. If you really want to own some tablets, then make sure to head over to Banggood for best deals.

Avail Great Discounts On Top-Branded Smartphones On GearBest [Coupons Inside]

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


As part of its latest promotion dubbed, ‘Powerhouse Phones,’ GeekBuying is offering a slew of well-received smartphones at unbeatable prices. Moreover, you can use coupons to receive extra discounts on select smartphones included in this promo.

Xiaomi Mi 8 4G Phablet (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Deemed as one of Xiaomi’s most well-received smartphones, the Mi 8 normally sells for $535.56, but you can now buy it for only $369.99 on GearBest. Moreover, you can get free gifts and receive one add-one item for just $3 if your cart total exceeds $80.
But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can grab a chance of buying the coveted Mi 8 smartphone for just $199.99 on GearBest. This considerably lowered price will only be valid for 10 pieces and you can grab this snap-up on November 23rd at 10:00 (UTC).

OnePlus 6T 4G Phablet

The long-awaited OnePlus 6T 4G phablet has gone up for sale carrying a lowered price tag of just $649.99 on GearBest. This is a 9% decrease in the phone’s retail price of $714.20. You can get one add-on item worth $9 if your grand total is above $60 along with other similar offers.


You can avail an unmissable snap-up deal wherein the already reduced selling price of the OnePlus 6T phablet is dropped further down to only $299.99. This snap up kicks off on November 2th at 10:00 (UTC).

Xiaomi Redmi 6A 4G Smartphone

The Redmi 6A smartphone would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores, but you can now buy it for just $115.99. In addition to receiving this 19% discount on the phone that normally sells for $142.75, you can use coupon code GBMP09 to get an extra discount.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $19.80 more and brings your already modest grand total down to just $100.05 at the time of checking out. Moreover, you win 96 GB points as well.

You can head straight to this link to receive the discount, which will be valid for the gold, sea blue and black color versions of the smartphone.

Xiaomi Mi A2 4G Phablet

While the awe-inspiring features of the Mi A2 phablet justify the $326.70 price tag it normally carries, you can buy it for only $239.99. GearBest is offering a 27% discount on the feature-laden smartphone’s retail price.
On top of that, you can use coupon code GBMP1111A2 to get an extra $50 off while checking out. In other words, you can reduce your grand total to only $197.53 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon. You can choose between the denim blue, gold, rose gold and black color versions.

You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Xiaomi Mi 8 4G Phablet (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

The Mi 8 ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of non-expandable onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content without running out of storage space. You’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a top-branded phablet offering comparable features, but the Mi 8 can now be yours for just $389.99.

This is a 27% reduction in the phone’s original selling price of $532.17. As part of its latest promo, GearBest is also offering an extra $1 off if your cart total is more than $10.

You can visit this link to get the discount, which is limited to the phone’s black color model.

ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL 4G Phablet

The Zenfone 5 ZE620KL is an irresistible 4G phablet that has gone up for sale bearing a heavily discounted price tag on GeareBest. The device usually sells for $443.75, but you can buy it on GearBest for a slashed price of just $319.99.

Aside from receiving this 28% discount, you can get a $3 add-on if your grand total exceeds $80. As if that weren’t enough, you can even save an extra $4 with the help of coupon code GBMP1120.

You can use the above-mentioned coupon to bring your grand total down to only $325.87 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

You can follow this link to grab the discount before the promo wraps up!

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ALLDOCUBE X with 2K Super AMOLED, 8000 mAh battery and 4GB RAM confirmed for launch in December

ALLDOCUBE has timed very well; they are coming with a high-end tablet in December. Alldocube X is a crowdfunded high-quality entertainment device via Indiegogo with 1600 backers globally. It carries high-performance specs such as Super AMOLED display, Hi-Fi sound, Ultra-slim design, Android 8.1 and a fingerprint unlocking.

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As per the new details, it will make an official debut next month around December 15th. As per the claims, Alldocube will begin the mass production by the early next month, so that they can fulfill all the shipments after December’s mid. Alldocube said, “A good idea always deserves to be heard and get support, and that’s the whole point of the existence of the Indiegogo community, where people can find some products out of the ordinary and be inspired. We have faith in ALLDOCUBE to fulfill the campaign and finally release this stunning tablet to the whole world. And we will keep a close eye on it and bring up reports again.”

It will be a good option for Christmas gift. Well, you must check out some of the specs of Alldocube X below.

Its major pro is its Super AMOLED 10 inch display which produces a 2K resolution of 2560×1600 pixels having an aspect ratio of 16:10. Alldocube X delivers 105% NTSC color coverage with much more vibrant and bright display. Alldocube X display contrast ratio stands at 100000:1 providing realistic pictures and richer color experience while using it. The Super AMOLED display tends to give you a rapid response with better efficiency and lower power dissipation.

alldocube x comparison

Alldocube X’s huge display is purely safe for use as it reduces 50% blue light of harmful wavelengths. Even though, you will get a better viewing experience in the outdoors. As like of your large TV displays, it also supports HDR (High Dynamic range) parameters. There’s an 8-megapixel rear camera with Autofocus and a few other features, while another 8-megapixel shooter is present on the front side for selfies and fixed focus.

It is powered by a MediaTek MT8176 SoC with IMG PowerVR GX6250 GPU coupled with 4GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. In connectivity, you will get a Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi, USB 3.0, 3.5mm Jack and microSD card slot. To make it interact with the outer environment, Alldocube has added a few sensors such as Gravity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor and Hall effect sensor.

It will be available for the price of $219 (Indieogogo price). Additionally, ALLDOCUBE is also holding a huge sale event on the eve f Black Friday at Gearbest.

 

Nokia 3.1 Plus Officially Launched in China featuring Helio P22, 6-inch HD+ screen

Nokia’s latest entry-level offering, the Nokia 3.1 Plus is finally official in China. The phone was launched in India back in October and nearly after a month of its release, the phone finally reaches its neighbor. Specs remain unchanged on the new model, so what we are basically interested in is its price tag.

The Nokia 3.1 Plus is priced at 1099 Yuan ($158.6) which is quite close to the Indian pricing for the 3 + 32GB variant. The company is clearly looking for entry-level buyers with this positioning. The hardware inside the phone is pretty decent for its pricing. The phone features the octa-core Helio P22 chipset with MG PowerVR GE8320 GPU and a large 3500mAh battery. With the 6-inch HD+ display on board, you can easily expect more than a day’s usage on the device on a single charge.

The new Nokia model isn’t bad in the camera department as well. The phone features a 13MP f/2.0 aperture sensor at the back paired with a 5MP f/2.4 aperture sensor for good quality bokeh images. Note that users will be able to refocus their shots even after they are taken. On the front, there’s an 8MP shooter to take care of your selfie needs.

The Nokia 3.1 Plus comes in two colors, for now, White and Navy Blue.

 

 

On paper, the phone turns out to be quite well balanced. Further, you get the traditional 18:9 display design without a notch, which is a good alternative to the notch filled phones in the market lately.

It’s worth noting that for a couple of hundred Yuan (~$30) more, you get better devices like the new Honor 10 Lite with Kirin 710, Full HD+ display and 3400mAh battery. So, it’ll be interesting to see whether the phone manages to do well in the Chinese market.

 

 

Buy SYL-08 Electric Skateboard For Only $389.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

Electric skateboards are without an iota of doubt one of the most enjoyable things to ride. There’s no dearth of electric motor-equipped skateboards in the market today, but they don’t come cheap.In a bid to ensure even cost-conscious buyers can get their hands on a motor-equipped skateboard, GeekBuying is now offering the SYL-08 electric skateboard for a considerably lowered price of just $409.99. This is a noteworthy 25% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $549.99.

As if that weren’t enough, the Chinese online store is giving buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of extra money in the form of coupon code GKB006S. The coupon helps you save an extra $110 by reducing your grand total to just $389.99 before you place your order.

The SYL-08 is not only a unique choice of commute, but it is also a great choice for leisure activities and casual going out. This electric skateboard is designed to reach a max speed of 40km/h, and the rider can easily control the speed with the help of a Bluetooth remote control.

Its dynamic parameters are 1650W with the instantaneous power of 2000W. Furthermore, the SYL-08 has a climbing degree of 30D.


Moreover, the SYL-08 electric skateboard is backed by an 11Ah battery that offers an impressive range of 20-30km and it charges in 3 hours. Moreover, its board is made using high-quality maple material that can withstand max load of 130kg.

Despite packing a lot of power, the SYL-08 electric skateboard has a compact dimension of 1080*430*230mm and it weighs in at just 13.5kg so you can easily carry everywhere you go. The wheels of this electric skateboard are made using PU high elastic material and their size is 200mmx50mm.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out more details about the SYL-08 Electric Skateboard and grab the discount. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

If you want to understand how electric skateboards work, do check out eSkate Hub. Their website has a lot of information on eSkateboards.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 reaching Europe soon, appears for EEC Certification

Xiaomi is working hard to improve its sale and marketing channels further. Well, that hard work seems to be paying off in the latest Mi Mix 3 EEC certification. EEC is European certification agency as like of FCC in the U.S. and TENAA in China. In other words, Xiaomi is readying the launch of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 in Europe. Recently unveiled Mi Mix 3 model number M1810E5A has just appeared on European Economic Community.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has already been certified from Bluetooth SIG, and even there are rumors that it is going to debut in Germany on December 1st. Now, as all the paths are leading to the same way, we can believe that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is officially going to break the great China wall and will land in Europe by next month.

Currently, no official details have been out, but Germany can be the maiden country to get Mi Mix 3. We are expecting some official announcement before the purported launch date from Xiaomi. The Chinese electronics maker is assumed to bring expanded availability across the whole region and details might surface just before the launch.

Xiaomi launched the slider device last month at an event in China with high-end specs. It carries Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 on board with upto 10GB of RAM and 256 internal storage. It has ceramic back with 12 megapixels Sony IMX363 main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and pixel size of 1.4micron, and another 12 Megapixel Samsung sensor with a pixel size of 1 micron. On the front, there’s a 24 megapixel Sony IMX576 + 2-megapixel dual camera setup.

Xiaomi has emphasized a lot on the Artifical Intelligence (AI) in the device. Many features such as AI beautify, scene recognition, battery saving, and a lot more things have been optimized by AI. Currently, it runs on MIUI 10 and packs Quick Charge 4+ tech along with 10W wireless charging.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is equipped with a 6.39 inch AMOLED display having an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Its display features a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels with 103.8 percent color gamut and 600 nits of brightness.

We are expecting the same pricing and specs in the European variant also. Xiaomi will make available in 6/8/10GB RAM and 128/256GB internal storage variants.

So, how many of you are waiting for its lunch in Europe?

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The Huawei Honor 10 Lite Smartphone Goes Up For Pre-Order On Giztop [5% Off Coupon Inside]

Honor 10 Lite is Huawei’s latest addition to the popular Honor line of smartphones. While the Honor 10 Lite is the Chinese company’s latest offering in the midrange segment, the device is loaded with high-end specs and exceptional features that we usually associated with a steeply priced handset.
Much to the delight of those who fancy watching videos and playing games on a big-screen mobile device, the Honor 10 Lite sports a mammoth 6.21-inch IPS LCD waterdrop notch screen FHD+ display with 2340×1080 pixels resolution. This eye-catching display is further augmented with a slim body that easily fits in your hand.

It packs a powerful Hisilicon Kirin 710 AI processor along with a competent Mali-G51 MP4 GPU, under the hood. Moreover, the phone ships with 4GB/6GB RAM, and 64GB/128GB onboard storage options. You can use the microSD card slot in order to expand the storage on the handset.

On the photography front, the Honor 10 Lite smartphone houses a 13.0MP+2.0MP dual-camera module on the back. Up front, there’s a 24.0MP camera for self-portraits and face-to-face video chatting.
Moreover, the phone runs on EMUI 9.0 based Android 9 Pie OS and draws its juices from a robust 3400mAh battery that offers an Ultra Power Saving mode. The Honor 10 Lite smartphone is packed with useful sensors including an accelerometer, proximity, compass, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

If the Honor 10 Lite smartphone has grabbed your attention, it might interest you to know that the feature-laden phone from Huawei has gone up for pre-order on Giztop. The 4GB RAM+64GB ROM model comes in three color versions including gradient blue, gradient red and midnight black and it will set you back $239.

If you’re willing to spend an extra $100, you can go for the slightly larger 6GB RAM+128GB ROM model that is currently up for pre-order bearing a $339 price tag on Giztop. This model comes in gradient blue, gradient red, and midnight black color versions.

You can use Thanksgiving coupon code ‘THANKS’ and get an extra 5% off at the time of checking out. It is worth noting that the aforesaid coupon is slated to expire on November 30th.

The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM variant, on the other hand, carries a $289 price tag on Giztop. This model is also available in three color versions including gradient blue, gradient red, and midnight black.

You can visit this link if you’re interested in pre-ordering this recently announced smartphone. Note that the estimated delivery of the phone is from next month.

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ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 render with triple cameras, notched screen officially released

ASUS has already confirmed that it will be launching the ZenFone Max Pro M2 smartphone in Indonesia on Dec. 11. The key specs of the smartphone have been already leaked. Through a new tweet, the Indonesian wing on Asus has claimed that the upcoming M2 phone is the “Real Pro” smartphone. The tweet also carriers a render of the smartphone.

The new image confirms that the ZenFone Max Pro M2 will be equipped with a notched screen. The notch houses the front camera and some other sensors. Above the selfie camera is the earpiece of the phone. The appearance of the phone resembles with its low resolution render that had surfaced through its Google Play Console listing.

The indicators for Wi-Fi signal and battery suggests that the handset will be running on near stock version of Android just like the predecessor ZenFone Max Pro M1. The handset is equipped with a triple camera system on its rear. However, the third camera lens is not clearly visible. The back panel of the phone has a glossy appeal. There is a possibility that that the handset could be sporting a glass back.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 teaser

The Taiwanese company has claimed that there many phones that come with “Pro” moniker, but are they are really Pro? Do they feature long-lasting battery? Do they have a strong display? Do they have great camera? And how does their processor perform? By this, the company could be hinting that the ZenFone Max Pro M2 is the “Real Pro” since it excels in departments like battery, display, camera and performance than its rivals.

Reliable tipster Roland Quandt had recently revealed that the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 will be featuring a 6-inch screen that will be equipped support for Full HD+ resolution. It will be fueled by Snapdragon 660. There is no information on the battery of the phone, but it could feature a behemoth battery since the predecessor phone featured 5,000mAh battery. The handset may hit the market in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. These variants may respectively feature 64 GB and 128 GB of inbuilt storage. The exact configuration of the triple camera unit of the ZenFone Max Pro M2 is still under the wraps. The handset will be featuring a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel.

Do you think that the ZenFone Max Pro M2 will be a better phone than other Pro labelled smartphones such as Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and Realme 2 Pro? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Buy The SMONET 8CH H.264 PRO Wireless Surveillance System For $389.99 On Amazon; Get A $20 Off Coupon!

With crime and theft increasing, using a reliable security system that can monitor the property while the owners are away has become very important.
While the market is brimming with surveillance systems that can help you keep an eye on your assets, installing a device that you can count on will set you back a pretty penny. If you’re willing to shell out a decent amount of money to shield your family from housebreaking and other disasters without spending a lot of money, the SMONET 8CH wireless security camera system might fill the bill.

Loaded with impressive features that warrant the safety of your property, the SMONET 8CH is an easy-to-install wireless surveillance system that supports up to 8 pieces cameras. All you need to do is to connect the camera along with NVR to the power, connect the mouse to NVR, PC/TV monitor to NVR via the VGA/HDMI Cable.
You then need to connect the router LAN port to VGA/HDMI Cable with Network Cable. Once you’ve completed the connection, the device will deliver stable and stream video via the Professional WiFi Signal Transmission based on Auto Code Rate Adjustment.

The 8CH 1080P Wireless NVR comes pre-installed, coupled with a 1TB hard drive that supports up to 8 cameras. Moreover, the device adopts H.264 PRO compression technology and provides video preview, recording, playback, and USB backup support.

While you’d usually associate a steep price tag with a security camera system that offers comparable features, this SMONET 8CH wireless surveillance system will set you back $389.99 on Amazon. On top of that, you can get an extra $20 off simply by applying a coupon before proceeding to checkout.

It is worth noting that the aforesaid coupon will be valid for a limited period of time only. You can head straight to this link to check out more details about this SMONET -branded wireless surveillance system and take advantage of the coupon before it expires.

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Alleged Realme U1 renders leak its front and rear design along with key specs

Realme U1 selfie focused smartphone will be announced on Nov. 28 in India. Fresh renders of the smartphone have surfaced to showcase its front and rear design.

The freshly leaked renders of the Realme smartphone reveal that it will be sporting a waterdrop notch display like the Realme 2 Pro smartphone. The handset seems to be equipped with a glass rear. A fingerprint scanner is placed on the rear along with a vertical dual camera. The volume buttons on the left edge of the device whereas the power button can be found on the right edge.

Realme-U1-Renders

The render leak also carries some information on the key specs. It reveals that the handset features a 6.21-inch display that produces Full HD+ resolution. The handset may arrive with a6 GB of RAM and a native storage of 128 GB. The waterdrop notch of the phone may include a 25-megapixel selfie camera. The leak does not contain any information on its dual camera configuration and battery size.

Realme has already confirmed that the Realme U1 will be the world’s first MediaTek Helio P70 powered smartphone. The Realme U1 that has a model number of RMX1833 has achieved 145,021 benchmarking scores on AnTuTu. It is expected to deliver better performance than Huawei’s Kirin 710 chipset and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636.

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The render appears like a photoshopped version of the Realme 2 Pro smartphone. Yesterday, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth was spotted holding a mysterious Gold colored Realme smartphone. The handset was equipped with a horizontal dual camera module. Since the company has never released a gold colored smartphone, it was speculated that it could be the Realme U1 Pro smartphone. Later, he had also shared a selfie that was shot using the same phone.

It is speculated that the Realme U1 will be priced between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,0000. The handset will be available for buying exclusively through Amazon India.

What’s your opinion on the Realme U1 renders? Could it be fake or real? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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HTC debunks rumor about it not launching a HTC U13, reveals focus is on 5G

Last week, an exclusive report published by Phandroid, said that there wouldn’t be an HTC U13 next year. Instead, the Taiwanese phone maker would release “something else”. HTC has released an official response, debunking the statement.

While HTC didn’t explicitly say when the HTC U13 will launch, they did say that emphasis will be placed on 5G network technologies. It said it will build smartphones that will work with the new communication technology and will also focus on AI, blockchain and other technologies in the future. HTC also said it is still invested in virtual reality and its applications.

HTC U12+

This year, HTC did things a bit differently and it appears it will continue to make changes to its business next year. While other manufacturers released flagships in the first quarter, HTC announced mid-range phones like the HTC U11 Eyes, the HTC Desire 12+ and Desire 12.

When it eventually announced its flagship in May, it was called the HTC U12+. Usually, HTC would launch a non-plus variant first and then follow it with the Plus variant towards the end of the year but for 2018, the Plus variant launched first and there was no non-plus model.

READ MORE: HTC’s new budget smartphone with Snapdragon 435 hits WiFi Alliance

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Ulefone Armor X2 goes official bearing an IP68 rugged build, big battery, NFC and more!

Ulefone has launched the entry-level Ulefone Armor X2 which brings affordability and durability under one umbrella. The Armor X2 comes with a design and features which place it above the entry-level ranking. The price is yet to be disclosed but ulefone claims it is an affordable model. Let’s take a look at the specifications.Ulefone Armor X2

The Ulefone Armor X2 won’t really rank among the most beautiful smartphones around, same as other rugged phones around. What it lost in terms of beauty, the Armor X2 makes up in the aspect of ruggedness. It comes with an IP68 level protection against dust and water. The device also drop resistant which simply means the screen is further protected with a Gorilla Glass overlay.

On the key specification, the Armor X2 sports a 5.5-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device boasts of a Quad-core processor onboard but the specific chipset isn’t known yet.  The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM while there is 16GB of internal storage. On the camera aspect, the Ulefone Armor X2 packs a 13MP+5MP dual camera setup at the rear while the front camera is an impressive 8MP sensor that should take good photos. Further, the rugged phone houses a massive 5,500mAh battery. The phone also supports Face Unlock and there is still a side-mounted fingerprint sensor which unlocks the phone is just 0.1 seconds and allows the registration of up to 5 different fingerprints. Other interesting features onboard the device includes NFC, Google Pay,dual SIM and dual Standby. The Armor X2 gets its interface from the Android 8.1 Oreo OS.Ulefone Armor X2

You can find out more details about the rugged phone fro Ulefone’s official website.Ulefone Armor X2

Realme U1 beats the Honor 8X and Redmi Note 6 Pro in AnTuTu scores, photos of retail box leaks

The Realme U1 is an upcoming smartphone from Realme. The phone will be the first device launched following the manufacturer’s recent rebranding. It has also been confirmed to be the first phone to come with MediaTek‘s new Helio P70 chipset.

Ahead of its official release on November 28, a photo comparing its AnTuTu score to that of two of its rivals – the Redmi Note 6 Pro and the Honor 8X has appeared on the web.

Realme U1 AnTuTu

The Realme U1 is on the far right and appears as the RMX1833, the same model number as when it was seen on Geekbench. The Honor 8X is in the middle (JSN-AL00a) and the Redmi Note 6 Pro is on the right.

As you can see, the Helio P70-powered Realme U1 scored 145,021 points, beating the Kirin 710 by over 5,000 points and the Redmi Note 6 Pro by about 30,000 points. A breakdown of the score shows that the phone scored highest in the GPU test but comes after the Kirin 710 in CPU, UX, and memory tests.

Although the benchmark result doesn’t show some of the specs of the device, the image reveals the phone will have a waterdrop notch like the Realme 2 Pro.

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In other news, live images of the phone’s retail box have also surfaced online. The photos show the realme U1 will come in a black recycled cardboard box with “U1” and “realme” written in the brand’s new yellow font. There is also Realme U1 written on the side of the box.

READ MORE: Realme is entering the Philippines on November 29

Honor 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Huawei Mate 20 Lite: Specs Comparison

If you are not interested in the most important innovations brought by the latest flagships but you just want an excellent smartphone which is more than sufficient under every point of view, then the Lite variants of some Chinese flagships may be the perfect phones for your needs. Here is a comparison between Honor 10 Lite, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Huawei Mate 20 Lite, the latest Lite phones which offer a satisfying experience at a very attractive price.

Huawei Honor 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Huawei Mate 20 Lite

Huawei Honor 10 Lite Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Huawei Mate 20 Lite
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 154.8 x 73.6 x 8 mm, 162 grams 156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm, 169 grams 158.3 x 75.3 x 7.6 mm, 172 grams
DISPLAY 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD  6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 409 ppi, 18:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz MediaTek Helio 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY  4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot  4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, EMUI Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI  Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI
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 4.2, 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
24 MP front camera
Dual 20 + 2 MP f/1.8
24 + 2 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 3000 mAh 3350 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 3.0  3750 mAh, Fast Charging with 9V / 2A 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Hybrid Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot  Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

The phone with the most modern and futuristic design is the Honor 10 Lite. Thanks to its waterdrop notch it has the less visible bezels, it sports a very elegant glass back and you can even get it in two different gradient color variants. I like Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite but not as much as Honor 10 Lite because of its bigger notch. Huawei Mate 20 Lite’s notch is even bigger and its backside is sober but nothing special in terms of look.

 

Display

Whatever you choose, you will get more or less the same quality for the display. All of these handsets feature a classic IPS panel with a Full HD+ resolution, a sufficient color reproduction, and an average brightness. Huawei Mate 20 Lite is slightly better than its opponents thanks to its additional LTPS technology which usually makes brightness or viewing angles better.

 

Specs & Software

Talking about performance, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is the most convincing one because it has a slightly better SoC: the octa-core Snapdragon 660 chipset by Qualcomm. The difference between this chipset and the Kirin 710 is more evident when it comes to graphics performance, so especially gaming, because of the more powerful GPU of the Snapdragon 660. But note that Honor 10 Lite is the only one to come with Android Pie out of the box, while its opponents are still based on Oreo.

 

Camera

Huawei Mate 20 Lite offers more impressive camera performances with its wide angle main camera which is also equipped with a depth sensor doing its job well. It captures an astonishing level of detail when light conditions are good, and it even has a dual front camera with a wide angle lens and a depth sensor. So, even when it comes to selfies, Huawei Mate 20 Lite is able to click better shots.

 

Battery

At last, Huawei Mate 20 Lite is better even on the battery side. It can last more on a single charge thanks to its bigger 3750 mAh unit. Honor 10 Lite is the most disappointing one as its battery has just 3000 mAh of capacity and it does not even feature a fast charging technology.

 

Price

Thanks to its better camera and battery, Huawei Mate 20 Lite is the superior device in this trio, but it also costs more. At the moment you have to spend more or less €300/$341 to get it, while Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (second place for it) costs less than €240/$273 globally and Honor 10 Lite costs €175/$199 in China (it is still not in the global market).

 

Huawei Honor 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Huawei Mate 20 Lite: PROs and CONS

Huawei Honor 10 Lite

PROs

  • Better design
  • Android Pie
  • GPU Turbo 2.0
  • Borderless display
  • Affordable price

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

PROs

  • Wonderful design
  • Affordable
  • Good performance
  • Fast charging

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Huawei Mate 20 Lite

PROs

  • Big display
  • Nice cameras
  • Big battery
  • Original design

CONS

  • Higher price