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Vivo NEX 2 appears in a new poster, flaunts triple rear cameras and dual displays

Vivo is on the final stage to announce the NEX 2 with triple rear cameras and dual displays. It has already leaked in various rumours and leaks, flaunting its most of specs and features. As like yesterday, today also Vivo has teased its upcoming Nex 2 device teasing its features. As per official announcement, the Chinese company will announce the Vivo Nex 2 on December 11th.

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As per new poster, we can see dual displays on the device, one on the front and another on the rear side. On the back, there’s a triple camera module with an LED flash. Apart from these, we can see the roundness around the edges and premium finish to the Nex 2 design. Also, there’s a circular module on the upper back panel of the device, probably looking like an LED circle.

Already, in various leaks and rumours, we have got to know about the upcoming device but still many things are still unknown. Though as per the certifications, it will be powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and will have an option of 10 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.

It will feature dual massive screen-to-body AMOLED screen on the front and the rear sides. As like of its predecessor, it will feature an under-display fingerprint scanner along with modified FunTouch OS. Vivo Nex 2 dual screen may not feature front camera as its rear cameras and multiple displays will solve the purpose of selfies and video calling with ease.

Looking at the teasers of Vivo Nex 2, the device appears to be quite productive. Its dual displays and triple rear cameras have opened doors for many potential features. The new device might give another chance to Vivo to gain some good sales as like of Vivo Nex. Now it’s upto Vivo how they make the dual display more productive and churn some more profits out of it.

Do you have any idea to productively use the dual display device?

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OPPO’s Realme C1 launching December 5 in the Philippines via Lazada

OPPO’s Realme brand unveiled the Realme C1 during the launch of the Realme 2 Pro in India last month. The device is an entry-level model and has been released in Indonesia apart from India. So, it is no surprise that the company is now set to unveil the device in the Philippines. According to details released by popular retailer Lazada, the Realme C1 will be launched exclusively on its platform on December 5.Realme C1

The device will be launched with a starting price tag of PHP5,490 ($105)and this is for a device with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage which is the only variant available. This price is slightly higher than the price it was launched bearing in India and Indonesia (less than $100) and this slight increase is attributed to the poor performance of the Indian currency. The Realme C1 price will later berth at PHP5,990 ($113) after the opening sales.Realme C1

Read Also: Realme announces ColorOS 5.2 and monthly updates for Realme 1, 2, 2 Pro, and C1

The Realme C1 shares a couple of features with the Realme 2, including the chipset and the 6.2-inch notched screen. The difference comes from the memory, and a front-facing camera – the C1 has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage, while the selfie shooter is 5 MP. It also lacks a fingerprint scanner and has a plain back panel. The flash sale is scheduled to begin at 12noon tomorrow and buyers will get the option of choosing between the Black and the Blue colour variants. There are also several perks to encourage buyers like a 12-month warranty, free 15-day return, and instalment payment options.

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MIUI 10.1 stable update brings Android Pie, 960fps slow motion to Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition

Xiaomi promised that it would update more of its phones o Android Pie this month and it has kept its promise. The Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer have begun receiving a new stable update that brings Android Pie along with some other features.

The update comes as MIUI 10.1 and weighs in at 2.1GB. The key change is the upgrade to Android Pie but it also brings the Mi MIX 3‘s 960fps slow-motion recording and Night Mode camera features to both devices. The changelog also says there are a number of bug fixes including screen flickering and screen blackouts.

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The update is rolling out to the Chinese variants of these phones for now. A global stable version will definitely be announced in future.

READ MORE: Xiaomi announces Mi MIX 3 Forbidden City Edition will go on sale in December

Vivo NEX crosses 2 million sales in just 6 months

Remember Vivo Nex which was launched a few months ago as a first on-screen fingerprint device for the global market with a pop up camera? Well, it has achieved a milestone of 2 million sales in a span of just six months. Today, Vivo vice president, Hu Baishan revealed the sale figures and estimated sales worth 8 billion yuan in the last six months.

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Unlike the other fullscreen smartphones in the market, Vivo took a different approach and added a front camera on the top with a slider like technology. Its on-screen fingerprint sensor has allowed it to maintain 91.24% body-screen-ratio. The high-end Vivo Nex device carries a 6.59-inch touchscreen display having a resolution of 1080 x 2316 pixels. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 on board with 6/8 GB RAM coupled with Adreno 616 GPU.

The new sales milestone has once again proved that people still look for innovative devices. If companies are first to cross the innovative barrier, then they will surely benefit from the initial market burst. Vivo Nex series also proved the same, as it was the first device to give us a look on a full-view display having an on-screen fingerprint scanner.

Additionally, the stats have appeared just a day before the launch of its successor, Vivo Nex dual screen version in Shanghai. It will come with dual displays and a fingerprint on-screen sensor. Vivo is also making its camera experience more immersive with the introduction of triple cameras.

 

 

As an overview, Vivo Nex is available with a 6.59-inch touchscreen having a resolution of 1080×2316 pixels. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and comes with different RAM versions of 6/8GB. Further, Vivo Nex is powered by a 4000 mAh non-removable battery. It measures 162.00 x 77.00 x 7.98 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 199.00 grams.

In connectivity, it features Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3G and 4G. In terms of sensors, there’s a compass, magnetometer, proximity sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and gyroscope.

Let’s see what the new Vivo Nex dual display device brings to the table. Are you waiting for it?

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

UMIDIGI recently launched its UMIDIGI One Max with a bunch of extraordinary features. It carries various advancements than its predecessor, Umidigi One Pro. Moreover, it is the first Umidigi phone which carries 6.3-inch waterdrop full view display. The new useful yet elegant device has now appeared in an early hands-on video, allowing us to peek into its design and let us know some more details about it.

Umidigi One Max’s full-screen display with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and 91.5% screen ratio is making it look more useful and beautiful. The display also gives it an immersive video watching and gaming experience. Even though, it’s a high-end Helio P23 SoC with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM makes the experience even more richer by giving the smooth gaming experience.

It always feels good to get hands-on such a beautiful device that too with gradient colour option. Besides giving the full view experience with its powerful hardware, One Max also carries a big 4150 mAh battery powerhouse to sustain heavy gaming usage. Even though, Umidigi has added the ability to charge the massive battery with 18W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. Overall, you need not to worry about its battery life, and your experience won’t be affected due to sudden power drops.

Umidigi One Max carries a dual 12 megapixel + 5-megapixel shooter on the rear side, giving you the excellent bokeh effect and many other enriched features. There’s another 16-megapixel selfie camera which provides you with a clearer yet beautiful selfies. It will also help you to experience better video calls.

Umidigi One Max side fingerprint sensor makes it more comfortable to use without hotching your fingers on the front or the rear side. Umidigi has placed the fingerprint at such a place that your fingers get the hold on it naturally.

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It carries Android 8.1 Oreo on board, making the experience smoother and enriched with additional features.

This new feature enriched Umidigi One Max will be yours for the pre-order price of $179.9 from December 10. Umidigi is even pouring in more efforts to maintain the users’ experience. The Chinese company is recruiting ten trial users, and you can enter the giveaway on their official website.

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Qualcomm Could Re-open Negotiations with NXP, says a Senior Analyst

Popular US-based mobile chip maker Qualcomm could still reconsider a move to buy NXP after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s statement at the G20 Summit that the matter could be revisited, suggests an analyst for TrendForce based out of Taipei. Qualcomm gave up all hopes for the deal recently when China blocked the move amidst escalating tensions between the US-China Trade war back in July this year. The saga started back in October 2016 when Qualcomm made a successful $38 billion bid for the semiconductor maker. However, in the months that followed, unforeseen issues such as shareholder backing arose prolonging the deal to be completed successfully. In July 2018, the deal finally fell apart when China disapproved the deal. Since Qualcomm has significant ties with Chinese OEMs, the chip maker had no choice but to agree with China’s decision.

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Now, Yao, senior analyst at TrendForce says that Qualcomm could be forced to reconsider the move even after backing out because of unimpressive mobile chip sales this year. Most big smartphone markets like the US, China, and India are almost fully saturated and the world number one chip maker will be forced to look into new avenues for the coming decade. Unlike smartphones, the automotive chip industry has a huge amount of untapped potential. With NXP being the biggest supplier to the industry, Qualcomm could be forced to reopen the deal amidst a grim outlook for the mobile chip industry in the coming months.

A recent study by Allied Market Research forecasted the autonomous vehicle industry could grow to US$54.23 billion by 2019 and potentially to US$556.67 billion by 2026 with a 40 percent compound annual growth rate. On the other hand, the global smartphone shipments shrunk by 6 percent Y-o-Y in the Q3, 2018.

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OnePlus announces its first Research and Development facility in India

China-based smartphone maker OnePlus has announced its plans to open its first Research and Development (R&D) facility in India, which will be located at Hyderabad.

According to the company, the said facility will play a critical role in the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning software for its products as well as drive local innovations.

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Vikas Agarwal, who is heading OnePlus India, had earlier revealed the company’s plan to set up a dedicated R&D team in the country that will focus on India-specific developments, alongside plans to open its second global headquarters in the country.

OnePlus said that it chose Hyderabad for the R&D facility because the city offers a sizeable talent pool, especially in the area of emerging technologies. Hyderabad is also one of their fastest growing markets in the country.

The company also announced that it will soon initiate campus hiring program at a number of universities including the IIT Delhi, and IIT Mumbai this year. While discussing the company’s plans in India, Pete Lau, Founder and CEO, OnePlus, said:

In three years, we plan to grow the new R&D center in Hyderabad into our biggest globally. We plan to re-focus our R&D efforts on a large scale and drive innovations in India for the global product, especially on the software side with a special emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

OnePlus said it is committed to long-term growth in India, and with the commencement of operations at the new R&D center, it is seeking to integrate and dive deeper into the ‘Make in India’ strategy.

 

Read More: OnePlus will announce OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition at its 5th anniversary on December 14 in China

 

India is currently one of the biggest markets for OnePlus. According to IDC report, OnePlus held a 37 percent share in the Indian market for Q3 2018, outperforming majors brands like Apple and Samsung.

HTC Taiwan will let you customize the U12+ before buying

HTC Taiwan has announced a limited time program that will let new buyers of the HTC U12+ customize their phones. There is a dedicated page where you can create custom templates or use pre-designed ones by HTC.

HTC U12+ Customization

The HTC U12+ comes in Translucent Blue, Ceramic Black, and Flame Red but the customizable version is Translucent Black. So not only do you get to customize the phone but the color of the phone itself is different from the other variants.

Customizing your phone is easy. Just click on the version you want to buy (64GB or 128GB) and you get taken to the customization page. There are lots of stickers, shapes, and templates to choose from. You can also add custom texts if that’s what you prefer. Once you are done, make payment and your phone will be shipped to you in two weeks.HTC U12+ Customization

The customized HTC U12+ sells for a tiny bit more than the regular variants. The 64GB version is priced at NT$24,200 (~$790) as against the NT$23,900 (~$780) price of the non-customized version while the 128GB version is NT$25,200 (~$823), NT$300 (~$10) more than the regular version. So you are literally paying $10 more for a new color variant custom-made for you or a loved one. Do note that the program runs until December 31, 2018.

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

Huawei Nova 4 posters teaser in-display camera design ahead of December 17 launch

Yesterday, Huawei confirmed that it will be launching the Nova 4 smartphone on Dec. 17 in Changsha, China. The smartphone will be sporting an in-display camera design. Today, Huawei’s different channels on Shenzhen Satellite TV, Hunan Satellite TV, Palm Reader, Weibo TV, Souho News and Youko have carried Nova 4 posters to tease its design.

Huawei had launched the Nova 3 smartphone with dual front-facing cameras placed inside the large-sized display notch. The smartphone offers around 84 percent screen-to-body ratio. The in-screen camera design of the upcoming Nova 4 suggests that it will deliver more than 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. It is speculated that the smartphone could be equipped with an impressive front-facing camera.

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The specifications of the Huawei Nova 4 are still under the wraps. There is no confirmation on whether the Kirin 710 chipset or Kirin 980 SoC will be present under the hood of the device. On the basis of the predecessor model, it can be guessed that the Nova 4 will come with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage. The Android 9 Pie OS flavored EMUI 9.0 is expected to be available preinstalled on the device.

The smartphone will be arriving to rival with Samsung Galaxy A8s that is confirmed to go official with Infinity-O display design on Dec. 10. The Snapdragon 710 chipset powered smartphone will also feature an in-screen camera. The handset will be also blessed with triple rear cameras. Hence, it is being speculated that the Nova 4 could be also arriving with triple camera system. On Dec. 6, Lenovo will be announcing the Lenovo Z5s. Instead of camera cutout at the top-left corner, it will be featuring it at the center at the notification bar area.

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Lenovo Moto Z is an insane value smartphone for $169.99!

Lenovo Moto Z was released quite some time ago and now the prices have dropped significantly. We think this is an insane value smartphone for $169.99 considering the specs, design and the fact that it is made by a respectable manufacturer.

The Moto Z has a good old Snapdragon 820 which is still much powerful than most of low-end or midrange Mediatek chipsets out there. In addition, the phone has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

The display is another highlight of the phone. You get a 5.5″ panel with 2560 x 1440 pixels.

Other key features include the ability to customize the phone with moto mods. In addition, the phone is incredibly thin measuring at just 5.5mm. Other key specs: 13MP camera on the back, 5MP shooter on the front, SD card slot, a fingerprint scanner and last but not least, excellent build quality as the phone is made of metal and glass.

You can now get the Moto Z for $169.99 which is an incredible value for the price.

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Nubia says no Android Pie for Nubia Z17

If you own the Nubia Z17, then you will definitely be pretty pissed at Nubia by the time you are done reading this post.

The Nubia Z17 was one of the flagship phones released by Nubia last year and an impressive one due to its combination of flagship specs and an affordable price. When it was announced in June, it ran Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box which is understandable since Android Oreo wasn’t out yet.

Nubia later updated the phone to Nubia UI 6.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, making that its first major OS update and as it has turned out now, its last.

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Nubia has announced that its 2017 flagship will not get any major OS upgrade anymore. According to the manufacturer, the software development team has to focus on other devices and won’t be working on the Nubia Z17 anymore. Which means it will not get Android Pie and other future Android versions. However, the phone will still get Nubia UI updates.

While Nubia hasn’t said anything about the Nubia Z17s, its second flagship of 2017, we will advise you not to raise your hopes. The phone got an update last month and it still didn’t bring Android 8.1 Oreo, so users are still stuck on Android Nougat. The update to Oreo may come later but there is a high chance that will also be its last major OS update.

READ MORE: Nubia Red Magic Mars goes official with 10 GB RAM and trigger buttons for gaming

Huami Partners with Jiutian MSI Aerospace Company

Today, Huami Technology made an official announcement on its cooperation with Jiutian MSI. Huami has released the following teaser which confirms the cooperation between the two Chinese companies. However, there is no information available on why both firms have partnered with each other.

Jiutian MSI is a private commercial aerospace enterprise that was established in Jun 2015 in China. The company plans to launch 72 satellites worldwide to become the first Chinese commercial low-bit IoT constellation system for global data collection and heavy asset monitoring. It will be serving multiple IoT applications such as global material monitoring, intelligent logistics and environmental monitoring.

Jiutian MSI had successfully launched its first independent satellite on Feb. 2 this year. It is the first education shared satellite in China that is aimed towards schools and educational institutions with satellite monitoring and control stations.

On the other side, Huami is a popular brand that sells smart wearables. It is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of wearable devices. In Q3 2018, the shipments of Huawei wearables reached 8.2 million units. It has a large number of users across the globe. Huami is also known for the developing Huangshan No. 1 which is the world’s first smart wearable artificial intelligence chip. Also, it is the sole partner of Xiaomi wearable like Mi Band series.

The partnership between Huami and Jiutian MSI have left fans of the wearable manufacturer to speculate what these companies could planning to launch in the near future. Some are speculating that Huami’s partnership with Jiutian MSI may give birth to a smartwatch with robust location tracking capabilities or a wearable that allow users to view heavenly bodies.

What do you think the partnership of Huami and Jiutian MSI will bring forth? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

HMD Global to soon launch Nokia 5.1 Plus in Europe for €259 (~$295)

After launching Nokia X5 in China, HMD Global had launched the Nokia 5.1 Plus smartphone in the Indian market a few months ago. Now, the Finnish company is all set to launch the Nokia 5.1 Plus in the Europian market.

The company has been reportedly teasing the launch of the phone in Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine. Now, a report from MSP suggests that the Nokia 5.1 Plus will soon launch in Europe, carrying a price tag of €259, which roughly converts to $295.

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For comparison, the phone is priced at Rs. 10,999 in the Indian market, which roughly converts to $151. With a price tag of €259, the European pricing is almost double compared to the Indian pricing, placing the smartphone from a budget device to mid-range offering.

To recall the specifications, the phone comes with a 5.86-inch display with 2.5D curved glass that produces HD+ screen resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. Under the hood, it is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core chipset, along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

For photography, the Nokia 5.1 Plus features f/2.0 aperture 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup on the back panel and a front-facing selfie shooter of 8-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture. Other features on the device include a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock support.

As for connectivity, it supports 4G VoLTE, Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack and USB Type-C port. Being a part of Android One program, the phone is running a stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is powered by a 3,060mAh battery.

 

Read More: Nokia 7.1 with 5.84-inch ‘PureDisplay’ and Snapdragon 636 chipset launched in India for Rs. 19,990 ($287)

 

Meanwhile, the company has promised that the phone will start receiving the Android 9 Pie update by the end of this year. However, it has already received the November security patch update.

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Pre-Order Bakeey F64HR Smart Watch For Just $13.99 On Banggood

Fitness purists usually resort to using steeply priced fitness gadgets that not only keeps a track of their health but also monitors their activities.
If you’re looking for a cost-effective smart bracelet, you might want to take a gander at the Bakeey F64HR. This feature-laden watch from Bakeey has gone up for pre-order bearing a heavily discounted price tag on Banggood.

While you’d normally expect a smart bracelet that boasts an impressive array of features to carry a steep price tag, the Bakeey F64HR will set you back just $13.99 on Banggood. It is imperative for you to bear in mind this 53% discount will be limited to the first 100 pieces only.

The next 300 pieces will sell for $15.99, while the remaining 500 pieces will be available bearing a $21.99 price sticker, which is still a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $29.99. You can choose between 5 color versions including black, blue, red, pink and purple.
The Bakeey-branded F64HR sports smart bracelet comes with sports monitoring, sleep monitoring and swimming monitoring features. Aside from that, it can track various other activities like cycling and swimming.

On top of that, the F64HR smart bracelet is capable of monitoring the wearer’s heart rate. You can connect it to the mobile app in order to view your heart rate data and health status analysis. Moreover, it comes with an IP68 level protection against water and dust.

The F64HR smart bracelet is made using skin-friendly, soft and comfortable material. Sporting an eye-catching ergonomic design, the device is designed to encourage you to lead a healthier lifestyle. It gives the wearer access to calories at any time and can quantify daily work out on the basis of accumulated data.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Bakeey F64HR smartwatch and grab the discount.

 

Xiaomi launches 20,000mAh ZMI Aura Two-Way fast charging powerbank for 199 Yuan ($29)

Xiaomi has launched a few powerbank models, ensuring that your phone remains charged even when you are traveling and have no access to power. Now, the company has today officially launched a new model in China — 20000mAh ZMI Aura 27W.

Xiaomi 20000mAh ZMI Aura Powerbank

The company has launched the 20000mAh ZMI Aura 27W two-way fast charging model, which will be available for purchase in China from tomorrow, i.e. 5th December. It is priced at 199 yuan, which roughly converts to $29. It will be available for purchase through the company’s official store and ZMI Tmall official store.

One of the major updates on this new model of powerbank is that it comes with an increased charging power of 27W instead of the 18W in the previous model and support two-way fast charging. Further, it also comes with an improved charging efficiency. Every other aspect of the powerbank remains the same as its previous model.

As for the build, the product’s shell is made from PC+ABS plastic, which is an environmentally-friendly material, and the surface is treated by a matte process. As the name itself suggests, the device comes with a 20,000mAh battery capacity.

 

Read More: Xiaomi Mijia Smart Door Lock launched with a 3D fingerprint, NFC and other features; Crowdfunding release tomorrow

 

There’s an LED power indicator, which blends well with the surface and is not clearly visible when the LEDs are not glowing. There are two output ports so that you can charge two devices simultaneously. For charging, the device supports both micro-USB and USB Type-C, enabling you to use either one to charge the powerbank.

Lenovo Z5s confirmed to launch December 6

A lot of smartphone manufacturers are getting ready to announce new devices this month. Meizu will be debuting the Meizu 16th smartphone on Dec. 5. Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy A8s on Dec, ASUS will be debuting the ZenFone Max Pro M2 on Dec. 11. The Vivo NEX 2 is also speculated to launch on the same date. The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition will be announced in China on Dec. Some of the other phones that are rumored to debut this month are Nokia 8.1 and Vivo Y81i. Today, Lenovo has confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Dec. 6 to unleash the Lenovo Z5s.

Recent reports have revealed that the Lenovo Z5s will be equipped with in-screen camera. However, unlike the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A8s and Huawei Nova 4 that have the camera hole placed on the top-left corner, the Lenovo Z5s will have it towards the corner where the notification bar is.

The backside of the phone features a vertically arranged triple camera module. The smartphone has already received 3C and MIIT certifications in China. Only few details of the smartphone have appeared on TENAA. The handset has a model number of L78071 and it features a 6.3-inch display. It measures 156.7 x 74.5 x 7.8mm and it is packed with a 3,210mAh battery.  The other specifications of the Lenovo Z5s are still under the wraps.

Lenovo Z5s December 6 Launch Date

In related news, Lenovo is working on another smartphone called Lenovo K5X that has a model number of L38041. The smartphone features Snapdragon 636 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM. It will be available in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. It houses a 6.18-inchFull HD+ display that supports 2160 x 1080 pixels which indicates that it will be a notch-less screen that offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is likely to be available with up to 128 GB of storage. The handset may receive power from 3,930mAh battery. Other features of the smartphone include 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and 8-megapixel frontal shooter. There is a possibility that the Chinese manufacturer may announce the Lenovo K5X alongside the Lenovo Z5s.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 details leaked ahead of the official announcement

Qualcomm is all set to announce its next-generation flagship mobile chipset — Snapdragon 855, which is codenamed Snapdragon 8155. Ahead of the official launch event, TechCrunch accidentally published an article, revealing key features of Snapdragon 855.

Soon after realizing the mistake, TechCrunch has taken down the article. However, it confirms that the commercial name of the chipset is Snapdragon 855 and the Snapdragon 8155 was just a codename. In the article announcing the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, it said that the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform is the “world’s first commercial mobile platform with support for multi-gigabit 5G”.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

Further, the chipset is manufactured using the 7nm process by TSMC and comes with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), which is claimed to provide three times better performance compared to the previous solutions. The company also said that it is the first time that an NPU is integrated into the SoC package.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 will have three CPU clusters, including four power-saving cores clocked at 1.78GHz, three high-end cores clocked at 2.42GHz, and one top-performance “gold” core clocked at 2.84GHz. It will be coupled with Adreno 640 graphics processor, which will bring performance improvement.

In addition to the integrated Snapdragon X24 LTE modem, it has Snapdragon X50 5G modem that will provide 5G connectivity. Further, the chipset is optimized for gaming and comes with a new feature called “Snapdragon Elite Gaming”. We’ll know more about this gaming-related feature during the official announcement.

The chipset’s graphics engine has also been optimized for augmented reality (AR) applications, and there’s a specialized computational vision engine that processes “computational photography” data to help deliver better images and videos, similar to Google Pixel 3’s Night Light feature.

It also has a 3D sonic sensor, which is an enhanced ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. Thanks to this new sensor, the fingerprint scanner has an enhanced sensitivity, meaning that it’ll work even when there’s a screen protector on top.

 

Read More: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 scores 362,292 on AnTuTu, highest yet for an Android-based device

 

High-end devices powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset from manufacturers such as Samsung, Xiaomi, LG, HTC, Motorola, Google, Sony, OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo will be available from early next year.

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If you’re a cinephile who fancies watching your favorite TV series and play popular games without leaving the comfort of your home, you might want to start using a TV box.

This device can transform a regular TV into a Smart TV so that you download and install your favorite apps and perform several other tasks. While the market is brimming with all sorts of high-end TV boxes that can breathe new life into your photos and videos, these devices usually carry steep price tags.

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You can follow this link if you’re interested in receiving this discount before the promotion wraps up.

Beelink GT1 MINI TV Box (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Equipped with Amlogic S905X2 processor, the Beelink GT1 MINI TV box supports premium 4K UHD video. It relies on the compelling 64bit CPU and G31 MP2 Graphics GPU alliance to outperform other TV boxes in the market in terms of 4K graphics.

While its awe-inspiring features completely justify the steep price tag it normally carries, you can now buy the Beelink GT1 MINI $84.99 on GeekBuying. In addition to getting this 29% discount on the device’s original selling price of $119.94, you can use coupon code GIZ_SSFFFZLY to save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save $12 more by bringing your already lowered grand total further down to just $72.99 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

You can visit this page to grab the discount and use the coupon which is likely to lapse soon.

Banggood’s Green Monday Sale Kicks Off With Unmissable Deals, Big Discounts, Coupons And Lots More!

Banggood’s recently kicked-off ‘Green Monday’ sale offers a multi-tiered discount, coupled with a slew of unmissable deals.


The promo offers those using Google Pay to pay for the items purchased in the promo a chance to get a cashback in the form of $5 BGpay. But there’s more for Banggood users to cheer about.

Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood lets its users add two same items to their cart and get the second one for $0 by using specific coupon codes assigned to select items. Moreover, under the ‘Price Shock’ section, Banggood is giving well-received items like the Bakeey M3C smartwatch bracelet for the lowest price in this event.

In terms of coupon deals, the Chinese online store is offering an extra 40% off coupons that will be valid for a myriad of products. The Redmi Note 5 smartphone has gone up for sale for just $219.99. This is a 27% drop in the device’s retail price of $289.99.
In addition to receiving the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code 12BGN54 and bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $151.99. In other words, the coupon helps you save an extra $68 before you proceed to checkout.

Likewise, you can get up to 60% off on well-received items like the Bakeey M20 smartwatch in the following category called ‘Over 50% Off.’ The ‘Hot Categories’ section, on the other hand, has further been divided into numerous sub-categories including Smart Device, RC Drone and Toys, Electronic and Tools etc.

It is worth noting that items featured under each sub-category carry heavily discounted price tags.

For example, the Teclast M20 tablet, featured under the Smart Device sub-category is now up for grabs for just $151.99 in this event. This is a considerable 39% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $248.25. With only 95 pieces remaining, the promotion sale is slated to end on December 6th.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take advantage of the huge discounts, coupons, and other great deals before this event come to an end.

 

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Door Lock launched with 3D fingerprint, NFC and other features; Crowdfunding release tomorrow

At Xiaomi AIOT conference, the Chinese manufacturer announced various new products for the market. Similarly, to safeguard your home with a smart lock, they come up with a Mijia Smart Door lock. It helps users to lock their houses with an intelligent locking system which supports 3D fingerprint recognition, Bluetooth, NFC, and other six unlocking methods. There are multiple built-in sensors and locking technologies which assist you to lock your house in a much-advanced way.

Today, Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun took to Weibo to make an announcement regarding its availability on December 5th at 2:00 pm Beijing Time. Its crowdfunding will begin and all details will be available after that.

There are outstanding features that Xiaomi Mijia has incorporated into the smart door lock. It is designed by Mijia ID design team to make it more secure. It is further developed using the genuine ferrule C-class intelligent lock core. Xiaomi Mijia Smart Lock Door hosts ten security black technologies to strengthen the security further.

Every lock core is divided into three grades A/B/C, and C is said to be the best quality that is carried by Mijia’s new smart lock. Even it is believed that when thieves see the lock with the C-class lock cylinder, they give up immediately. The process to unlock the grade-C lock is quite lengthy and possibly takes more time.

There are multiple smart features, Xiaomi Mijia smart lock door is incorporated with Xiao AI. It means it can be easily integrated with IoT devices. The new smart lock can help you to turn on your Air Conditioners, heaters, lights and other intelligent appliances which support AIOT platform.

It is coming for crowdfunding on December 5 at 2:00 pm Beijing Time. Currently, the pricing details are not known, but we expect it to be having a reasonable price.

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