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

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Dec 8, 2018

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

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

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

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

Geekbench listing reveals Huawei P Smart 2019 will run Android Pie

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Dec 8, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dec 8, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 8, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dec 8, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

OnePlus allegedly removing negative reviews from their online store

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Dec 8, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dec 8, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

Get PU Leather Protective Case As A Free Gift

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

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

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

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Dec 8, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Get A Big Discount On Xiaomi Air Laptop

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Dec 8, 2018

Looking for a top-branded notebook that comes with fingerprint recognition, but doesn’t cost a bomb? You might want to take a gander at the Xiaomi Air notebook.
This cost-effective Air Notebook comes from Xiaomi, the Chinese electronics giant known for making laptops that offer an array of impressive features with top-end specs without setting you back a pretty penny. The Xiaomi Air sports an eye-catching 13.3-inch FHD IPS screen that enhances your video watching and internet browsing experience.

Furthermore, it packs a powerful Intel Core i5-8250U Quad Core 1.6GHz, up to 3.4GHz processor along with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GDDR5 GPU, under the hood. The Xiaomi Air ships with 8GB of DDR4 2400MHz RAM and offers 256GB of onboard storage for you to save your favorite content.

The Xiaomi-branded laptop house a 1.0MP front-mounted camera for video chatting. Moreover, it runs Microsoft Windows 10 OS and is backed by a robust .4V/5000mAh battery that delivers 7.5 hours video playing time.
The Xiaomi Air laptop has gone up for sale carrying a lowered priced tag of $799.99. This is a significant drop in the device’s asking price of $829.99. Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can apply coupon code B12G0664 to save a considerable amount of extra money while checking out.

The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $70 off by bringing your already modest grand total further down to just $729.99 before you proceed to checkout. On the downside, the promo is slated to end soon and the coupon will expire on December 10th. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo ends.

Check Out The Ultimate Xmas Gift Ideas On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Check Out GeekBuying’s Xmas Gift Ideas Promo

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Dec 8, 2018

It is time to go Christmas shopping for loved ones but if you’re running out of X’mas gift ideas, GeekBuying’s got your back!

While the market is brimming with all sorts of gifts that you can buy this jolly season, these items don’t come cheap. If you’re living on a tight budget and are looking for cost-effective gifts for your family and friends, we got good news for you.

As part of its latest promotion, GeekBuying is offering a wide selection of top selling items at unbeatable prices for a limited period of time. Moreover, you can get your hands on lucky bags with awe-inspiring items without burning a hole in your pocket.

The ‘Best Sellers’ section some of the most well-received items like the Nubia z17 lite, Xiaomi M365 Scooter, and HUAWEI Honor Band 4 just to name a few. More importantly, all items included in this category are now available for considerably lowered prices.
The next category dubbed ‘XMAS Lucky Bags’ has been further divided into multiple sub-categories including Under $50, $50 – $200 and Above $200. Each sub-category includes lucky bags with items bearing lowered price tags.

A lucky bag can be described as a mystery wrapped up as a gift. While buyers cannot pick the product included in the bag, it is worth noting that each bag comes with premium products, with the total content usually worth more than the cost.

The ‘Gifts for Him’ section is split into Tech Gear, TV Boxes & Home, and Personal Favorites sub-categories. You can get your tech greedy hands on amazing products like Teclast F6 Pro Notebook, HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro, Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air etc. without emptying your pocket.

Likewise, the ‘Gifts for Her’ segment features various items that have been included in three sub-categories including Tech Gear, Outdoor & Healthy and Editor’s Pick. All items included in the aforesaid sub-categories are now available for considerably lowered prices.

If you’re looking for gift ideas for your kids, you can head straight to the ‘Gifts for Kids’ section that comprises Learning Gadgets and Toy Gadgets subgroups. You can buy top electronic items like the Enotepad Panda LCD Digital Writing Tablet for kids, Xiaomi Mijia Giiker Super Square Magic Cube etc. for significantly lowered prices.

Oneplus 6T Smartphone

The recently launched 6T normally carries an $855.99 price tag, but you can now buy it for just $599.99 on GeekBuying. Moreover, you can extend this 30% discount by applying coupon code GIZ_FTNUSVTF during the checkout process and reduce your grand total to only $569.99.
In order to avail this discount, all you need to do is to follow this link. Note that the promotion is slated to end in 18 days.

Huawei Honor Magic Smart Watch

The Honor Magic smartwatch has gone up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price tag of just $127.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 47% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $239.99.
You can use coupon code GIZ_JDBKFDAG to get an extra $8 off during the checkout process. In other words, you can reduce your cart total to just $119.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon. Regrettably, the promo is slated to end in only 3 days. You can visit this link to get the discount.

Beelink S2 Mini PC

The S2 comes pre-installed with Windows 10 Home OS and boast an array of other impressive features that make it an irresistible mini PC. While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a high-end mini PC, the Beelink S2 is now available for only $266.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a significant 21% drop in the device’s retail price of $338.92. But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code GIZ_OCTTV2 and bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $246.99 before placing your order.
You can visit this link in order to get this extra $20 off before the coupon expires. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Tronsmart PB10 10000mAh Mini Power Bank

GeekBuying is offering the PB10 mini power bank at an unbeatable price of $15.99 for a limited period of time. It is worth noting that the device would normally set you back $17.99.
You can visit this link to avail this 11% discount before the promo comes to an end.

If you’re interested in checking out the rest of the products and taking advantage of the discounts, all you need to do is to click here to visit the promotion page.

Avail $10 Off For Spending Over $88 On GearBest; Get 5 Days Arrival And Other Big Discounts!

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Check Out GearBest’s Fast Shipping Time Special Promo

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Dec 8, 2018

One of the biggest drawbacks of shopping online involves waiting for your product to arrive.

While the delivery time normally depends on the availability of the product ordered and other factors, GearBest is guarantying a 5-day arrival for items shipping from overseas warehouses. Aside from that, the Chinese online electronics store is giving its users whose cart value exceeds $88 a chance to save $10.

The ‘Czech Warehouse’ section is brimming with all sorts of well-received items like the Mi Band 3 smart bracelet and the Mi Robot vacuum cleaner from Xiaomi. More importantly, select items included in this section carry considerably lowered price tags apart from a 5-Days Arrival’ guarantee.

As if that weren’t enough, GearBest allowing buyers to save $10 on select items provided their grand total is more than $88. For example, you can avail a 30% off on the Creality3D CR – 10 3D Desktop DIY printer that usually sells for $486.15.
Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the DIY printer can be yours for a dropped price of only $338.98. In addition to taking advantage of the reduction in the device’s original asking price, you can get $10 off over $88 on the remaining pieces before this promo ends in 3 days.

Products shipping from the Poland-based warehouse has gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted price tags. The ‘Spain Warehouse,’ ‘France Warehouse’ and ‘PL Warehouse’ categories too feature a wide selection of items that would normally set you back a pretty penny but are now available for reduced prices.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that select items in the above-mentioned sections not only carry lowered price stickers but are also eligible for an extra $10 off as long as the cart total is more than $88. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

The ‘Flash Sale’ category is crammed with popular electronic items like Teclast F5 Laptop, ILIFE A4S Smart Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, and MJX Bugs 2 B2C Brushless RC Quadcopter just to name a few. While these products are slated to be delivered in 5 days, they are now available for significantly reduced prices.

For example, the ILIFE A4S Smart Robotic Vacuum Cleaner is now available for just $159.99. This is a significant 13% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $184.53. With just 279 pieces remaining, this promo will come to an end in just 5 days.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out the rest of the products and grab these unmissable deals before the event comes to an end.

Get Top Phone Accessories Under $1.99 And Avail Other Great Deals On Banggood

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Get Phone Accessories At Unbeatable Prices

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Dec 8, 2018

Accessories like cases, chargers, headphones, data cables etc. not only enhance the overall appearance of your mobile devices but also enables you to take full advantage of them.

While these items usually carry steep price tags, Banggood is giving buyers an unmissable chance to get their hands on select phone accessories for under $1.99. Dubbed as ‘Christmas is Calling,’ this promo has been divided into several categories to expedite the search process.

The BlitzWolf BW-CB7 USB charging data cable that normally sells for $5.38 is now available for just $2.69 under the first section called ‘ Santa Claus Surprise Christmas Socks.’ This event offers a chance to win a free gift if you order full $25 and order top 10 daily just on this page from December 11th 00:00 to December 16th 00:00 (UTC+8).

Winners will be announced a day after the activity comes to an end i.e. on December 17th (UTC+8). The next section called ‘What’s Hot’ top phone accessories that have now gone up for sale bearing dropped prices on Banggood.
The section features BlitzWolf Ampcore BW-MC5 2.4A Micro USB Braided Data Cable, FLOVEME Micro USB LED Magnetic Braided Fast Charging Cable and other useful accessories that you can buy without emptying your pocket.

Alternatively, you can buy two phone accessories as a combo and save a considerable amount of money in the ‘Perfect Match’ section.

For instance, you can buy the BlitzWolf BW-P6 10000mAh 18W QC3.0 Dual USB Polymer Fast Charging Power Bank, which sells for $22.99 and Bakeey 2 in 1 Type C Micro USB Nylon Braided Data Charging Cable, which usually sells for $6.99 is now available for only $3.99. While buying the two items separately would set you back $26.98, you can get them for only $21.98 as a combined purchase.

The next section is where you can buy one item and get the other free. Likewise, the event comprises a category wherein you can buy 4 items and apply specific coupon codes after adding the items to your shopping cart to get one product free.

If you have restlessly been waiting for power banks prices to drop, you can head straight to the section called ‘Power Banks’ that includes a wide selection of power banks that you can buy at lowered prices.

Similarly, you can get big discounts on chargers, cables, smart devices, and other accessories. You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts.

Apple patents AR tech that could Potentially Help Ride Hailing Apps

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Dec 7, 2018

Apple clearly believes a lot in the potential of augmented reality (AR) as it has been pushing developers to create AR applications for its iOS platform for a couple of years now. A new patent filing from the Cupertino giant has surfaced online showing one important area where Apple is working to leverage AR to facilitate users. Ride-hailing apps like Uber have made commutes much easier for frequent city travelers and it is becoming increasingly popular due to its convenience and affordability. However, with more and more people using such services and apps, a big problem is identifying a customer/driver.

Apps like Uber do include GPS pointers to pinpoint the exact position to both the individuals involved, however, it can get confusing at times. For example, crowded locations which are common in big metro cities would make the identification issue much tricky. Apple’s AR solution is simple and effective. It will pinpoint the exact ride through an on-screen indicator. It’s kind of like what you see in games when vehicles have some pointers or highlights over them that indicate they can be used. The system would be usable both by the driver and the customer as well, suggests the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

RELATED: Apple Patents Display Tech For Self-Driving Cars Using AR To Enhance Driver Safety

The AR system would feed the customer’s app with the vehicle’s model, and colour and then identifying with it with the rear camera. A similar system would be used to identify the customer such as a photo. It is worth noting that this is merely a patent and it doesn’t mean that a similar feature will be introduced in the future. However, it does show that Apple is interested in that particular application.

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Samsung patents fully bezel-less wrap-around display

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Dec 7, 2018

It can be fairly said that 2018 was the year of the bezel-less smartphone. Now that we’re at the end of the year, we can definitely say that we’ve seen some breathtaking designs this year to phase out the bezels including the OPPO Find X and the Vivo NEX. However, there’s always some bezel left somewhere on the screen and a true 100 percent screen-to-body ratio has not been achieved still. Interestingly, a Samsung patent filing has popped up online that promises a display that wraps on all edges of a device. At least, that’s what the shoddy images presented by Samsung in the patent appear to show.

The patent published by the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) clearly shows a flexible display. It wraps on the left and right and even top and bottom leaving absolutely no trace of any bezels whatsoever. The low-quality image shows icons placed even on the edges. Unfortunately, the provided images from Samsung are too poor to make up anything and besides that, the filing is merely for a utility patent, not design. Also, this solution seems to create more questions than it answers such as the problem of edge detection, placement of vital sensors and so on. Regardless, Letsgodigital has created concept images based off of these patents and it does look stunning.

At the moment, bezel-less displays do seem to be the future as Samsung is getting ready to reveal its Galaxy S10 devices next year, however, this new patent design looks far from finished. If Samsung is working on an ultimate bezel-less phone, it is likely that we won’t see it anytime soon. For now, we’ll have to stay content with Infinity-O displays and flexible OLED panels.

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Asus Zenfone Max (M2) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Motorola One Power

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 7, 2018

The battery life is the only specification for which midrange smartphones can be more advantageous than flagships and, besides the more affordable price, it is the only reason why people can prefer them to flagships. The new Asus Zenfone Max (M2) alongside Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and Motorola One Power are among the best smartphones in terms of battery life, and this comparison will help you find out which is better to choose for your needs.

Asus Zenfone Max (M2) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Motorola One Power

	Asus Zenfone Max M2	Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro	Motorola One Power
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158.4 x 76.3 x 7.7 mm	157.9 x 76.4 x 8.2 mm	156 x 76 x 8.4 mm, 205 grams
DISPLAY	6.3 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 267 ppi, IPS LCD	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 403 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM , 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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 8 MP front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.0 Dual 20 + 2 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 12 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh	4000 mAh	5000 mAh, Fast Charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Asus Zenfone Max M2, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, and Motorola One Power do not represent anything special when it comes to the aesthetics. They have a full metal unibody design which is a classic on midrange devices. But they come with narrow bezels thanks to their notches. The one I would pick is the Motorola One Power because it is splash resistant, but some might prefer Asus Zenfone Max M2 because it has a higher screen-to-body ratio and it is also the thinnest and most lightweight phone.

Display

Average IPS screens in each case, with a classic Full HD+ resolution except for the Asus Zenfone Max M2 which is only HD+. Asus decided to equip this device with a low-resolution panel in order to save more battery. So if you are looking for the best display quality, Motorola One Power is the most suitable device for you because it features the LTPS technology and a Full HD+ resolution, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro sits in the middle.

Specs & Software

Thanks to the Snapdragon 636 chipset, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and Motorola One Power provide almost the same level of performance, but I would prefer Motorola One Power because it has Android One and a micro SD dedicated slot allowing to use more than a SIM while you are using the expansion slot too. Asus Zenfone Max M2 has inferior performance because it features the lower-end Snapdragon 632 chipset and just 3 GB of RAM, while its opponents come with up to 6 GB of RAM depending on the market.

Camera

When it comes to photo and videos, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro wins because of its overall camera performance. I like both its dual rear camera and its dual front camera setups, even though the rear one remains a midrange-class setup and it loses a lot of detail in low-light conditions. Motorola One Power is at the second place with a brighter aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro for the rear camera and a pretty nice front camera. We still did not test Asus Zenfone Max M2, but on the paper it is disappointing.

Battery

As said in the first paragraph, the battery is the strongest point of these smartphones which come with huge lithium units. Motorola One Power wins the battery challenge because of a bigger 5000 mAh battery allowing it to last even more than two days with a stressed use. But its opponents still provide a very long battery life, so you should not worry in any case if you are looking for a phone with an excellent battery life.

Price

I would personally choose Motorola One Power because of its bigger battery, Android One and its faster updates, good performances, and decent cameras. But it costs more than its opponents: about €270/$307, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is easy to find at less than €200/$227 and Asus Zenfone Max M2 costs about €171/$195. Anyways, I would definitely spend up to €100 more for a better phone like Motorola One Power. And I hope Lenovo keeps releasing phones with a great quality price-ratio such as Motorola One Power and Lenovo S5 Pro as they are great rivals for the best-selling Chinese phones.

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Asus Zenfone Max (M2) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Motorola One Power: PROs and CONS

Asus Zenfone Max M2

PROs

Great battery life
Micro SD dedicated slot
Thin design
Affordable price

CONS

HD display

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

PROs

Good battery life
Great performance
Good price
Nice cameras

CONS

Nothing particular

Motorola One Power

PROs

Splash resistant
Android One
Bigger battery
Nice cameras

CONS

Higher price

Nubia X 5G version likely to be announced on December 10

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 7, 2018

In April this year, Nubia CEO Ni Fei had claim a 5G test machine will be launched by the end of this year and a commercial 5G device will be announced in 2019. Nubia has officially confirmed that it will be holding a media event in Beijing on Dec. 10. The launch poster carries “dual screen” and “5G” texts which suggests that the 5G edition of the Nubia X smartphone will be announced on the said date.

Probably, the above poster could be hinting the arrival of Nubia X 5G smartphone. The currently available Nubia X phone is fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset. In order to support 5G connectivity, the Nubia X should be fueled by the recently announced Snapdragon 855 SoC that includes X50 LTE modem.

Multiple smartphone manufacturers are gearing up to launch 5G enabled smartphones in the coming year. OnePlus has recently confirmed it will be launching a 5G phone at the beginning of the coming year. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G edition is slated to go official in the first quarter of 2019. Rumors have it that there will be a 5G version of the Samsung Galaxy S10. OPPO and Vivo has also demonstrated the 5G live video calling on 5G editions of Find X and Vivo NEX. These phones are all powered by Snapdragon 855 chipset.

Nubia Red Magic Mars gaming phone that was announced in the previous month features 10 GB of RAM. It is likely that the alleged Nubia X 5G could be also equipped with 10 GB of RAM.

Read More: Nubia Red Magic Mars now on sale in China for 2699 Yuan (~$392)

Nubia X is equipped with a 6.26-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display on the front and a 5.5-inch OLED HD+ screen on the rear. The SD845 chipset is assisted by 8 GB / 6 GB of RAM. It comes in 256 GB / 128 GB / 64 GB storage models.

The Nubia X has 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel dual camera on the rear. The smartphone lacks support for microSD card, 3.5mm audio jack and selfie camera. The handset is equipped with dual side-mounted fingerprint scanners. The 3,800mAh battery of the phone supports Quick Charge 4.0. It is available with a starting price of 3,299 Yuan (~$479).

Leaked official renders reveal OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition will have faster charging technology tagged Warp Charge 30

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Dec 7, 2018

The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition doesn’t launch until December 11 but a new leak has revealed what the phone looks like as well as an exciting new feature. The leak is a set of marketing materials including official renders of the phone and was posted on Twitter by @IshanAgarwal24.

With respect to design, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition doesn’t look any different from the regular OnePlus 6T. You get the same display with a water-drop notch and a bit of bezel at the bottom. Flip it and then you know this is indeed a custom edition.

The back is covered in glass but the inside of the glass appears to have a design that makes it appear as if it is made of kevlar. There is also an orange paint job that begins at the bottom but fades off when it gets to the sides.

EXCLUSIVE LEAK! Here is your first look at the Official Renders of the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Speed Orange variant with 10GB+256GB Storage and super fast new 'Warp Charge' which will provide you a day's power in 20 minutes! Do you like the phone?#SaluteToSpeed #WarpCharge pic.twitter.com/8JdoNb6SWG

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) December 7, 2018

The arrangement of the dual rear cameras hasn’t changed so also is the position of the OnePlus logo but there is now a McLaren logo at the bottom of the phone. The phone still doesn’t have an audio jack

Not really excited about the design? Then you will be excited about its internals.

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The OnePlus 6T will come with 10GB of RAM! A first for a OnePlus phone. It will also be paired with 256GB of storage. However, the biggest addition is that it will come with a faster charging technology than that of the OnePlus 6T.

OnePlus is calling it Warp Charge 30 and it will provide a day’s power in 20 minutes – 10 minutes faster than Dash Charge. So if Dash Charge gives you up to 60% in 30 minutes, Warp Charge 30 lets you reach that number in just 20 minutes. We presume that just like Dash Charge, Warp Charge 30 will only work with the included charger and cable.

Oppo R17 Pro now available on sale in India; Know about price, offers and specs

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