Samsung develops 4K OLED panel for notebooks, will debut at CES 2019

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Dec 3, 2018

One feature that may appear in notebooks that will be released next year is 4K OLED displays as a Korean publication has reported that Samsung has successfully developed 4K OLED displays for notebooks.

According to the source, the panels which are manufactured by Samsung Display will come in 13.3”, 14” and 15.6” sizes – the common display sizes for computers. It also says Samsung will adopt the display for use in its own notebooks and is also in talks with HP, Dell, and Lenovo.

The 4K OLED displays are said to be thin, have wide viewing angles and low levels of blue light. Samsung is expected to showcase the first notebooks with 4K OLED panels as early as CES 2019 which is about a month away.

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Samsung’s Twitter handle promotes the Galaxy Note 9 using an iPhone

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 3, 2018

Samsung is presently the top phone manufacturer globally in terms of market share but the company’s fiercest rival is Apple which sits at the second spot but earns more revenue from its phones than Samsung. This rivalry has seen Samsung pitch various ads that try to persuade Apple fans to try out its Android phones. The company has also employed the services of several brand ambassadors in its major markets cutting across several regions. The ambassadors are usually under contracts with a clause that prevents them from being seen in public using the phones of its rivals such as an iPhone.

Who would thought Samsung will be the one that’ll promote Apple products itself? That is what Samsung’s Nigerian Twitter handled just did when a promotional message for the Galaxy Note 9 was posted from an iPhone. Apparently, the persons responsible for managing the official Samsung Nigeria Twitter account didn’t even own the latest Samsung model. The gaffe was soon removed and the account even deleted but not before it was spotted by tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee who got a screenshot.

Samsung must have realised by now that its fans and even its staff lack the brand loyalty possessed by Apple fans. Earlier last month, the same error was made by Samsung’s Saudi Arabian Twitter feed also posted a similar promotional message last month for the Galaxy Note 9, which also was tweeted using the Twitter for iPhone app. At several times, Samsung’s brand ambassadors have been caught using an Apple iPhone in public. What we can take from all these reports is that the iPhone is usually the preferred brand which explains why the brand still remains the most profitable despite Samsung selling more units annually each year.

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Oppo R17 Pro to be priced at Rs. 44,990 ($639) in India, launching tomorrow

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Jeet

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Dec 3, 2018

Oppo is all set to launch its Oppo R17 Pro flagship smartphone in the Indian market tomorrow. Ahead of the phone’s launch, the company has already started taking pre-orders on Amazon, without revealing its pricing.

However, a new report suggests that the Oppo R17 Pro will be priced around Rs. 44,990 in the Indian market, which roughly converts to $639 and will go on sale from tomorrow itself. To know the pricing for sure, we’ll have to wait for the launch event, which is scheduled to take place tomorrow.

As for the specifications, the Oppo R17 Pro flaunts a 6.4-inch AMOLED waterdrop notched Full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 91.5 percent screen-t0-body ratio, and a protective layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on top.

The phone also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 chipset along with 8GB of RAM. The handset features an internal storage of 128GB and has a Hybrid SIM card slot when the second SIM slot can be used for expanding the phone’s storage capacity.

Coming to the camera department, it features a dual camera setup. The phone’s vertical dual camera module includes a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 20-megapixel sensor with f/1.5 to f/2.5 variable aperture. There’s also a third 3D TOF depth sensor that can’t be used on its own. On the front side, the phone features a 25-megapixel selfie shooter, which is placed inside the notch on top of the display.

The Oppo R17 Pro runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 5.2 on top. The phone is powered by a 3,700mAh battery which comes with support for 50W SuperVOOC flash charging technology. The fast charging technology can charge the phone up to 92 percent in just 30 minutes.

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Vivo Y81 and Y71i gets Rs. 1,000 price cut in India, new pricing starts at Rs. 7,999

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Jeet

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Dec 3, 2018

Vivo has today announced a price cut of Rs. 1,000 for its two budget offerings in the Indian market — Vivo Y81 and Vivo Y71i. With this price cut, the 3GB RAM model and 4GB RAM model of the Y81, which was priced at Rs. 11,990 and Rs. 13,490 will now be available for Rs. 10,990 and 12,490 respectively.

On the other hand, the Vivo Y71i, which was available for Rs. 8,990, will now be available in India for Rs. 7,990. Online retailers have also updated their listing with the newer pricing and both the phones are now retailer at updated pricing in offline stores as well.

To recall, the Vivo Y81 comes with a 6.22-inch IPS HD+ display with 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by MediaTek MT6762 octa-core processor with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage along with support for expandable storage.

For photography, the device features a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and an LED flash. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel selfie camera with the same f/2.2 aperture. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo-based FunTouch OS, the phone is powered by a 3,260mAh battery.

The Vivo Y71i, on the other hand, comes with slightly downgraded specs. It features a 5.99-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 quad-core chipset along with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

As for the optics, the device comes with an 8-megapixel sensor on the back and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. This one too runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system with the company’s FunTouch OS on top. The device is powered by a 3,360mAh battery, ensuring a full-day usage on a single charge.

Meanwhile, the company is reportedly scheduled to launch Vivo Y81i in India on 7th December, which is expected to be priced under Rs. 10,000, which roughly converts to $142.

Samsung Galaxy A8s will be the first phone with hole-in display tech, to launch December 10

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 3, 2018

It appears Samsung will indeed be the first manufacturer to launch a phone with a hole in its display. Earlier today, Huawei announced the Nova 4 which also has a hole in its display will launch on December 17. Now Samsung’s poster for the Galaxy A8s has surfaced and it shows the phone will be coming a week earlier.

The Galaxy A8s was first teased a few months ago at the launch of the Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s in China. Now, it finally has a release date and that day is December 10. The poster revealing the launch date was posted on the official Weibo account of Samsung mobile.

The Galaxy A8s will have its hole at the top left corner. The hole will be home to the front-facing camera. The poster has the text “Real Galaxy” written on the phone of the screen but there is also a Chinese text at the bottom that translates into “insight into the future”. This is probably a confirmation that the design (Infinity O display) will show up in future devices (read Galaxy S10 series).

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

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 3, 2018

OnePlus, in collaboration with British automotive company, McLaren, will unveil a special edition of the OnePlus 6T on December 11. Referred to as the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition, the phone will be unveiled in Woking, England. OnePlus has now confirmed it will be coming to China too.

The manufacturer shared a poster on Weibo announcing that the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition will make arrive in China on December 14. December 14 is also OnePlus’s anniversary and this year it will be celebrating its 5th anniversary. So the event is not only for the launch of a new phone but also to celebrate its existence.

The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition will share the same design, save for the color, with the regular OnePlus 6T. However, its internals is rumored to be a bit different. It is expected to have 10GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It will also cost more and most likely come with McLaren branded accessories such as a protective case.

The OnePlus 6T has a 6.41-inch FHD+ screen with a water-drop notch and covered with Gorilla Glass 6. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

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Meizu 16th Indian launch will hold on December 5

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 3, 2018

Meizu is heading to India and it is taking the Meizu 16th along. The Chinese smartphone maker has been dropping teasers each day since it first announced it had an event in India last week. Today it confirmed the event is scheduled for December 5.

A fine design lets you create spaces between the rules ! #MEIZU #India #Smartphones #Superior @Meizu_India #TechnologyNews #Android @karan_sidhutm @Meizu_India is going FACEBOOK LIVE & YOUTUBE LIVE on 5 December 2018. Save The Date ! pic.twitter.com/BWp8rkbO9g

— MEIZU India (@Meizu_India) December 3, 2018

According to Meizu, the event will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube. We are not sure if it is only the Meizu 16th that will be announced at the event but we won’t be surprised if some other products tag along.

The Meizu 16th was announced in China back in August. It has a 6.0” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 845 processor, up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has a fingerprint scanner buried under its display.

A 12MP + 20MP dual camera combo graces its back while a 20MP camera sits above the display. While it doesn’t have a MicroSD card slot, it does have an audio jack. There is also a Type-C port for charging its 3010mAh battery which has support for Meizu’s mCharge 4.0 24W fast-charging.

The Meizu 16th has a bigger sibling called the Meizu 16th Plus. It has a bigger 6.5-inch display, up to 256GB of storage and a larger 3570mAh battery. The rest of the specs are the same as that of the smaller variant.

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Samsung Galaxy M10, M20 mass production reportedly started in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 3, 2018

Recent reports have revealed that Samsung will be announcing the new Galaxy M series of smartphones in early 2019. The Galaxy M range is rumored to replace Galaxy J, Galaxy On and Galaxy C series of smartphones from the company and it will be aimed towards emerging markets. The Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30 smartphones that have surfaced in the recent reports are rumored to be included in the upcoming Galaxy M series. Citing industry sources, 91 Mobiles claims that Samsung has started with the mass productions of Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones.

The publication claims that the production of the Galaxy M10 and M20 phones have started in the Noida-based factory of Samsung India. Based on the recent reports it can be said that the Galaxy M will be entry-level smartphone. The handset has a model number of SM-M105F and it is tipped to arrive in 16 GB and 32 GB storage versions.

Also, it is expected to be available in Dark Grey and Blue colors. The smartphone was recently spotted on Geekbench with specs like Exynos 7870 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and Android 8.1 Oreo OS. I tis rumored to feature an LCD display.

Read More: Samsung’;s first foldable smartphone could be called Samsung Galaxy Fold

The Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30 phones that have respective model numbers of SM-M205F and SM-M305F are rumored to feature Infinity-U (u-shaped) notched displays. Rumors surrounding the Galaxy M20 have revealed that it will be fueled by Exynos 7885 chipset. It will be loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The SoC of the phone will be supported by 3 GB of RAM. It will be coming in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models. The Infinity-U display of the phone is expected to carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels.

There is not much information available on the specifications of the Galaxy M30. It is speculated to be available in 64 GB and 128 GB storage models.

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Registration open for Vivo NEX 2, will bring a new OS experience

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 3, 2018

Vivo is set to unveil a new NEX smartphone soon. The phone has appeared in a couple of leaks, showing off its most important feature – dual screens. Currently referred to as the Vivo NEX 2, Vivo has now opened registration for those interested in the device and the registration page reveals a few key features of the phone.

The Vivo NEX 2 will come four core technologies according to the website:

1. An industry-first appearance – while the NEX 2 is far from being the first dual-screen phone in the world, Vivo claims its design is different from what we have seen before.

2. New operating experience – it appears Vivo has developed a new version of its OS that has been tailored for dual-screen phones. We are really curious to see these features the OS brings.

3. New camera experience – the NEX 2 is also being advertised as bringing a new way to use the cameras on a phone. From the video teasers on the page, the NEX 2 will have three cameras which will all be on the rear.

4. New AI – the phone is also said to come with new AI features.

Apart from the above, the NEX 2 will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner, making it the first dual-screen phone with one.

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Honor V20 and Honor 11 existence officially confirmed; V20 arrival could be delayed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 3, 2018

Last year, Honor had launched the Honor V10 smartphone in November. Hence, Honor fans are eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Honor V20. Today, Honor President George Zhao has for the first time confirmed the existence of the Honor V20 and Honor 11 phones. This indicates that Huawei’s sub-brand is working on both V20 and 11 smartphones.

When an Honor fan asked about V20 to Zhao, he responded on V20 by saying “it’s a big trick.” Another fan asked whether the V20 will be launching in the first half of 2019, he rhetorically on its existence. However, he did not share any information on the specifications of these phones.

Honor had launched the Honor Magic smartphone in December 2016. The Honor Magic 2 was announced in October this year as its successor. The Honor V20 was expected to arrive in November this year, but the launch of Magic 2 seems to have been delayed. There is no confirmation on whether it will be announced this month or early next year. Recent leaks have revealed that the VCE-AL00 and VCE-TL00 are the model numbers of Honor V20. These models have received 3C and CMIIT approvals in China.

The Kirin 970 powered Honor V10 had arrived as a cheaper version of Mate 10. It is speculated that the Honor V20 could be cheaper edition of the Mate 20. Hence, the Honor V20 could be fueled by Kirin 980 which also powers the Mate 20. A leaked photo of the alleged Honor V20’s display panel that had surfaced in the previous week had suggested that it could be arriving with waterdrop notch screen.

Also Read: Honor 20A, 30A 20X, 30X trademarks proves Huawei is “unifying” the names of all its devices

Probably, it could be equipped with the same 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel triple camera setup that is available on the Honor Magic 2. It will be loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. A far as Honor 11 is concerned, there is no information available on its specifications since its slated to go official next year.

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Giveaway – Win a Xiaomi Mi Box S TV Box

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Dec 3, 2018

Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting 1 unit Xiaomi Mi Box S TV Box as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

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Samsung’s first foldable smartphone could be called Samsung Galaxy Fold

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Jeet

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Dec 3, 2018

There have been numerous rumors related to the name of Samsung‘s first foldable smartphone. However, now it seems that the company has finally decided the name of its upcoming foldable smartphone.

After speculations of Galaxy F, Galaxy Foldable, Galaxy X, and Galaxy Flex, among others, a new trademark filing from Samsung suggests that the phone is called Samsung Galaxy Fold. However, do note that the company has not yet officially confirmed the phone’s name.

Samsung has already demoed a smartphone with its Infinity Flex display at a developer conference last month. However, the phone was a prototype and was partially covered during the demonstration. Also, the lights were deemed, not offering a clear look at the phone.

The South Korean giant is expected to launch the “Galaxy Fold” smartphone early next year globally. If the reports are to be believed, then the phone could make its commercial debut in March 2019. To access the phone’s demand, the company is reportedly planning to produce one million units of its foldable smartphone.

The phone will be equipped with two screens, namely Cover Display and Main Display. The frontside of the phone will feature 4.6-inch Cover Display that will carry support for 840 x 1960 pixels. When the device is opened, it offers a tablet-like experience through its massive 7.3-inch Main Display which has a flexible OLED screen offering 1536 x 2152 pixels screen resolution.

Samsung has not revealed the phone’s specifications and pricing details as of now. This time, the company has tightened its grip over the hardware leaks as very limited details are known so far. As for the software, DJ Koh, head of Samsung’s Mobile Division, had said that Samsung is collaborating with Google to create a customized version of the foldable device.

Since not much details about the phone is known yet, it seems we have to wait for the official unveiling to get information about the company’s first foldable smartphone. On the other hand, Huawei and LG are also working on flexible phones, named Mate Fold and Foldi.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro is now available for purchase in India, costs Rs. 69,990 ($998)

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Jeet

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Dec 3, 2018

Last week, Huawei launched its flagship smartphone — Huawei Mate 20 Pro in the Indian market, marking the debut of the Huawei Mate-series in India.

The phone is now available for purchase in India exclusively through Amazon. While the Mate 20 Pro is up for sale today only for the Amazon Prime members, it will be available for purchase to everyone from tomorrow, i.e. 4th December.

The phone is priced at Rs. 69,990 (~$998) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model and comes in two color options — Emerald Green and Twilight. As part of an early bird limited period offer, users can purchase the Sennheiser PXC 550 wireless headphones along with the smartphone at a combined price tag of Rs. 71,990 (approximately $1,026).

Coming to the specifications, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro features a notched 6.39-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with 3120 x 1440 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 chipset, which is manufactured using the 7nm FinFET technology. It comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage with support for expandable storage up to 256GB.

For photography, it comes with Leica co-engineered triple camera resides on the backside of the phone. It includes a f/1.8 aperture 40-megapixel angles, a f/2.2 aperture 20-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens and a f/2.4 aperture and OIS enabled 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.

On the front side, the handset features a 24-megapixel RGB selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. Housed inside the larger notch on top of the display, the camera sensors are paired with other sensors that are responsible for 3D face unlock feature.

The back of Huawei Mate 20 Pro back is made using a Hyper Optical Pattern which prevents fingerprints. Further, the phone comes with an IP68 rating, making it water and dust resistant. As for the fingerprint sensor, Huawei has adopted the latest technology and is offering in-display fingerprint scanner.

Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual-band Bluetooth v5.0, Bluetooth v5.0 LE with aptX, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, and a USB Type-C port. It also comes with a dual speaker configuration, offering an immersive sound experience.

Running on Android 9 Pie-based EMUI 9.0, the phone is powered by a 4,200mAh battery with 40W SuperCharge fast charging technology. As per the company, it’s SuperCharge technology can charge the phone with 70 percent battery in just 30 minutes. It is also claimed to have the world’s fastest wireless charging technology and can also charge other devices as well.

You can check out our review of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro here.

Vivo NEX Dual Screen with 10 GB RAM tipped to launch on December 11

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 3, 2018

A report that was published over an hour ago had revealed that the upcoming Vivo phone with dual displays could be called Vivo NEX Dual Screen. Freshly leaked information reveals that the Vivo NEX Dual Screen could be equipped with 10 GB of RAM. Another source has claimed that the phone may debut on Dec. 11 in Shanghai.

Kumamoto Technology has shared a new leaked photo that shows that the upcoming Vivo NEX Dual Screen smartphone will be the company’s first phone to arrive with 10 GB of RAM. This leak falls in line with earlier rumors that had claimed that Vivo would be launching a 10 GB RAM smartphone before the end of 2018. The leaked image also reveals that the Vivo NEX Dual Screen will feature 128 GB of internal storage.

The below shown leaked image seems to reveal the text from the press release for the launch event of the upcoming Vivo NEX Dual Screen phone launch. It states that the company had launched the Vivo NEX in June as the world’s first smartphone with full screen (notch-less) display. In pursuit of providing groundbreaking technologies through its NEX series, Vivo will be launching the Vivo NEX Dual Screen smartphone on Dec. 11 through an unveil event in Shanghai U+ Fashion Art Center.

Read More: Alleged Vivo NEX 2 revealed in new video once again

The Vivo NEX Dual Screen could be a flagship phone driven by Snapdragon 845 chipset. Could it be featuring the upcoming 7nm Snapdragon chipset? The answer will be confirmed at the launch event of the Vivo NEX Dual Screen. As far as the features of phone are concerned, it will be equipped with a rear-mounted triple camera setup, a RGB-lit Lunar Ring for notifications and an in-screen fingerprint reader.

There is no official confirmation on the specifications and the launch date of the Vivo NEX Dual Screen. Hence, it is recommended to digest the report with a grain of salt.

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Banggood Christmas Coupon: Get Free Gifts For Orders Exceeding $60 [Coupon Inside]

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Dec 3, 2018

Looking for cost-effective Christmas gift ideas? Banggood’s got your back!

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is now doling out big discounts on a wide selection of awe-inspiring gifts you can give your loved ones this Christmas. Dubbed as ‘Xmas Gift List,’ Banggood’s latest promo has been split into multiple categories to expedite the search process.

Anyone spending more than $60 will be eligible to receive a free gift by using coupon code BGXmasGift at the time of checking out. Note that each buyer will be able to use the aforesaid coupon only once until December 10 24:00 (UTC+8).

It is also worth noting that the coupon will be valid for a limited number of items excluding smartphones, tablet PCs, feature phones, 3D printers, TV box, smart home appliances, cycling, and promo tag items. Winners will receive the gift before December 16th. More details will be sent out via email.
The ‘My Gift List’ section features items that you can buy as bundles at unbeatable prices. For instance, the Eachine E58 is currently available at a dropped price of only $58.99 on Banggood, while it normally sells for $69.99.

You can now buy the E58 along with Waterproof Portable EVA Hard Handbag Storage Bag Carrying Case for Eachine E58, which normally carries a $13.99 price tag but can now be yours for a lowered price of only $11.99. This promo will be valid until December 8th.

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The ‘Gift Guides’ section has been divided into various sub-categories including RC Drone, Electronics, Smart Device, Outdoor, Smart Home and Fashion. Each sub-category is crammed with items that would normally set you back a pretty penny, but are now available at lowered prices.

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Buy Top-Branded Solid State Drives At Heavily Discounted Prices On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Dec 3, 2018

The primary function of a hard drive is to store your important data on your computer for later access. While the market is brimming with steeply priced Solid State Hard Disks from top brands, here are three hard disk drives that you can buy without breaking the bank.
KingFast KF003 – 240G Solid State Hard Disk

The KF003 offers a read speed of 450 MB/s and write speed of 350 MB/s with a storage capacity of 240GB. While this KingFast branded hard disk would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can now buy it for only $43.99 on GearBest.

This is a 10% drop in the device’s original asking price of $49.12. An absolute bargain at this price, the graphite black color version of the KF003 SSD has dimensions of 3.94 x 2.76 x 0.28 inches and weighs in at just 0.0700 kg. Moreover, it has a 3D FLASH type with 2258XT control plan.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the KingFast KF003 SSD and grab the discount. With only 47 pieces remaining, the promo is slated to end in 1 day.

Netac Z1 256GB Portable SSD External Solid State Drive USB 3.0

The highly portable Netac Z1 lets you carry your personal data safely everywhere you go. Donning an uber cool appearance, the Z1 offers great solid state drive performance while ensuring your data is safe.

Moreover, it compares with a regular mobile hard disk test, offering a reliable transfer speed of up to 3 – 7 times so you can instantly search your favorite movies and other content.

While a lot of storage devices come with delicate moving components, the Z1 is rock-solid and doesn’t have any moving components.

The 256GB model of the Netac Z1 portable SSD has now gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag of just $71.99 on GearBest. This is a significant reduction in the device’s original asking price of $85.34.

You can visit this link to avail this discount, which will be valid for the remaining 29 pieces of the black color for 1 day.

iBIG Stor WiFi + USB3.1 Portable 2.5 inch Hard Drive 1TB

Equipped with 3 wireless connection modes, the iBIG Stor is compatible with Android, iOS, Linux, Mac OS, as well as Windows operating systems. On top of that, it supports a hard drive capacity of 1TB with an impressive read speed of 119MB/s.

While you’d usually associate a steep price tag to a portable hard drive offering comparable features, the iBIG Stor has gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag of only $72.99 on GearBest. This is a considerable 13% reduction in the device’s retail price of $83.9.

The iBIG Stor is quite an irresistible hard drive that features LAN connection, WiFi connection, and remote access so that you can use it any time anywhere. It features USB3.1 for faster data transmission and supports music and video play as well.

To check out more details about the iBIG Stor and to get the discount, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Huawei Nova 4 with in-display front-facing camera to launch on December 17

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Jeet

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Dec 3, 2018

Last week, Huawei teased an image on its Weibo account, suggesting that the Chinese company is all set to launch a smartphone with Infinity-O like display in December. While the phone, Nova 4 — successor of the Nova 3 — appeared in several leaks and concept renders, the exact launch date was not known.

However, the company has now posted another image on Weibo, revealing that the Huawei Nova 4 will be officially launched on 17th December.

The Huawei Nova 4 is confirmed to come with a display with ‘punch-hole’ cutout in the top-left corner for the front-facing camera. Because of this design, the phone is expected to have an impressive screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, the device is expected to be powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 octa-core chipset which is manufactured using 7nm process, claimed to be the world’s first mobile chipset to do so. This is the same processor that powers the Mate 20 series and the Honor Magic 2.

The phone is also expected to come with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Since no fingerprint sensor is visible on the front or back, it’s safe to assume that the phone will have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Connectivity options on the device could include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, USB Type-C port. On the software front, we are expecting Android 9 Pie-based EMUI 9.0 out-of-the-box.

To know the actual specifications of the Huawei Nova 4 and the phone’s pricing and availability information, we’ll have to wait until the company makes the phone official at a launch event on 17th December.

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Vivo NEX Dual Screen officially teased; Ready for debut?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 3, 2018

In the previous week, multiple sources suggested that Vivo may announce a dual screen smartphone like the Nubia X in December. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has officially confirmed some of the key features through a new teaser. Moreover, the official teaser also hints that the phone could be called Vivo NEX dual screen.

The Vivo NEX S and NEX A that came with marvelous full screen notch-less display and pop-up selfie camera was announced in June. Now the company is all set to launch a smartphone with dual displays. Through a new Weibo post, the upcoming Vivo NEX phone will offer a visual surprise, next level of photography and it will be an eye-catching icon,

Based on the recent reports, it can be assumed that the above GIF images hint that the Vivo NEX Dual Screen will be equipped with three exciting features such as dual displays, triple rear cameras and Lunar Ring. However, there is no information available on the sizes of the dual screens and configurations of the triple cameras. It is speculated that the third lens will be a ToF 3D camera sensor. And the Lunar Ring will be an eye-catching RGB-lit LED circle that may glow for notifications.

Read More:Alleged Vivo NEX 2 revealed in new video once again

The Vivo NEX Dual Screen will be also equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. However, the rest of the specs of the phone are under the wraps. It could be fueled by Snapdragon 845. Early rumors had claimed that Vivo may announce a smartphone with 10 GB of RAM by the end of this year. Probably, the Vivo NEX Dual Screen may feature it. As far as selfie camera is concerned, it is unlikely to feature a pop-up front camera since the cameras present on the rear could be used for capturing selfies. The rear display will act as a viewfinder while shooting selfie shots.

Now that the company has started teasing the Vivo NEX Dual Screen, its could be ready for release and may debut in this month.

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Get Xiaomi Branded Smartphones At Unbeatable Prices On Banggood [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Dec 3, 2018

Xiaomi fans, rejoice. If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a Xiaomi-branded phone without spending a lot of money, we got good news for you.

In collaboration with Banggood, the Chinese electronics company is doling out big discounts on some of its well-received mobile devices. On top of that, we’ll show how you can get an extra discount at the time of checking out.

Xiaomi Redmi 6A (2GB RAM+16GB ROM)

Xiaomi made the long-awaited Redmi 6A smartphone available to the public this year in June. While it garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers, the Redmi 6A failed to lure those living on a tight budget, but that’s about to change.

Xiaomi is now offering the coveted Redmi 6A smartphone for a heavily discounted price of just $110.99 on Banggood. This is a significant 19% reduction in the device’s original asking price, which can be lowered even further simply by applying coupon code 12BGR6A while checking out.
The coupon helps you bring your already reduced grand total down to just $99.63. In other words, you end up getting an extra $11.36 without breaking much of a sweat. While this discount will specifically be valid for the black-tinted Redmi 6A, you can get a 10% off on the gold version of the smartphone as well by following this link.

Get Xiaomi Redmi 6A 2GB+16GB at $99.69

Xiaomi Redmi 6 (3GB RAM+64GB ROM)

The Redmi 6 smartphone was launched in June this year. This feature-laden smartphone has now gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag of just $143.61 on Banggood. This is a 16% drop in the device’s retail price of $169.99. You can choose between gold and black color versions of the smartphone.

More importantly, you can get an extra discount by using coupon code 12BGXR66 at the time of checking out. The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $14.36 by bringing your grand total down to just $129.25.

You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in grabbing the discount before the promo ends.

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Xiaomi Mi A2 (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Xiaomi took the wraps off its hotly anticipated Mi A2 smartphone in July this year. While it grabbed everyone’s attention with an eye-catching 5.99 Inch FHD+ (2160*1080 pixels) display and other awe-inspiring features, the phone didn’t come cheap.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to buy the Mi A2 smartphone without emptying your pocket, it might interest you to know that the device is now up for grabs carrying an unbeatable price sticker of just $243.69. Aside from offering this 19% discount on the phone’s original selling price, Xiaomi is giving buyers a lot more to cheer about.
You can use coupon code 12BGA21 and reduce your cart total to just $214.45. In other words, you can save $29.24 more before you click the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button. Regrettably, the promo is slated to end soon. You can follow this link to get the discount.

Get Xiaomi Mi A2 4GB+64GB at $214.45

Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM+64GB/128GB ROM)

Xiaomi announced the Mi 8 smartphone earlier this year and it instantly became a big hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos on a big-screen mobile device. Sporting a mammoth 6.21-inch Super AMOLED display, the Mi 8 would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, but you can now buy it for just $409.99 on Banggood.

This is a 32% drop in the device’s retail price of $599.99, which can be extended further with the help of coupon code 12M8G64. In order to reduce your grand total to only $368.99, all you need to do is apply the above-mentioned coupon during the checkout process. The coupon helps you save an extra $41.
To grab the discount, which will be limited to the black and blue color versions of the smartphone, you need to follow this link before the promo wraps up.

The slightly larger variant of the Mi 8 smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out space. This model usually sells for $648.99, but you can now get it for just $428.28 on Banggood.

Aside from taking advantage of this 34% discount, you can apply coupon code 12BGM8 to reduce your grand total to just $398.30 at the time of checking out. You can follow this link to grab the discount before the promo ends and use the coupon to get an extra $29.98 before the coupon expires.

Get Xiaomi Mi 8 6GB+64GB at $368.99

Get Xiaomi Mi 8 6GB+128GB at $398.30

Huawei Enjoy 9 Plus gets a new 6+128GB edition

By

Simranpal Singh

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Dec 3, 2018

Huawei is doing pretty well in the smartphone market as it has gained little profit in comparison with the last year. Despite the downturn in the global market, Huawei has managed to perform well due to its newly launched devices at an affordable price. Now, latest to join the league is Honor Enjoy 9 Plus 6GB+128GB. It was already launched in 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB of internal storage a few weeks ago.

The new variant of Honor Enjoy 9 Plus 6GB+128GB variant will be officially available from December 7th midnight and will cost 1999 Yuan (~$287). Other features remain same as like of other variants of Honor Enjoy 9 Plus. It features 6.5-inch full-screen display with a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels having an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The new ultra-high screen ratio will bring immersive cinematic experience for users.

It features dual cameras of 16 megapixels + 2 megapixels on the front side. It’s front camera supports AI features such as AI scene recognition, 3D portrait light effects, portrait mode, and other much more things. Its rear camera of 13 megapixels+ 2-megapixel features AI scene recognition and various other AI services. Its rear camera can distinguish between 500 different scene and can assign 22 different labels. These new features even optimize the image quality for a better experience with photography.

Huawei Enjoy 9 Plus is powered by a Kirin 710 processor having a battery capacity of 4000 mAh battery. It runs on EMUI based Android version. Expandable storage up to 400GB is supported on the Enjoy 9 Plus with the help of the dedicated microSD card slot. In connectivity, Honor Enjoy 9 Plus users will get options like Bluetooth v4.2, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS and more. In sensors, Huawei Enjoy 9 Plus carries accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.

Read More: Huawei Enjoy Max and Enjoy 9 Plus officially announced; Specifications, features and pricing

It will start selling on Huawei’s online store in China at the price of 1999 Yuan from December 7th midnight.

How many of you are waiting for the new Huawei Enjoy 9 Plus 6GB+128GB internal storage variant?

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