LG G7 One gets Android Pie before other LG phones

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Nov 17, 2018

LG has a pretty bad record when it comes to updating its phones. While other manufacturers have announced an Android Pie update schedule and have even started updating some of their devices, LG has more or less kept mute. Now, in what can be termed a surprise but which actually isn’t, the LG G7 One has started receiving the Android Pie update.

The LG G7 One is an Android One phone, a first for LG, which explains why it is getting the update before other LG phone since it runs stock Android. The 812MB update has started rolling out in Canada and brings Android Pie along with November’s security patch.

The LG G7 One was announced in August alongside the LG G7 Fit. It has a 6.1-inch QHD+ notched display. Unlike the Lg G7 which has a Snapdragon 845 processor, the G7 One is powered by the Snapdragon 835 which is paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. A MicroSD card slot will let you add up to 2TB of external storage.

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Meitu MP1801 appears on TENAA: packs five cameras, runs Android 9 and will come in a plethora of colors

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 17, 2018

Meitu, the Chinese app maker and phone manufacturer, has a new phone coming soon and it just got certified. The phone has appeared on TENAA as the Meitu MP1801 and it packs some pretty interesting features.

The Meitu MP1801 has a 6.21-inch 2248 x 1080 OLED display. It is powered by an octa-core processor with 4-cores clocked at 2.6GHz and the other 4-cores clocked at 1.7GHz. The unnamed processor is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage.

TENAA states the Meitu phone packs triple front-facing cameras in a 12MP + 20MP + 8MP configuration and has dual rear cameras in a 12MP + 8MP configuration. The Meitu MP1801 also has a fingerprint scanner, runs Android 9 Pie and packs a 3,400mAh battery with support for fast-charging.

The phone measures 176.0 x 75.0 x 10.55 mm, weighs 207g and will be available in red white, mint green, pink, peacock blue, and orange. If you are familiar with Meitu phones, then you should know the brand isn’t one to shy away from bright colors.

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Oppo A7 vs Motorola One vs Honor 8X: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 17, 2018

Are you looking for a new mid-range smartphone which can satisfy all of your needs without making you spend a lot of money? Then you may opt for Oppo A7, Motorola One or Huawei Honor 8X, which are three devices offering a complete and sufficient user experience under every point of view. Further, each device offers unique advantages which may be interesting for certain kinds of users. Here is a complete specs comparison.

Oppo A7 vs Motorola One vs Huawei Honor 8X

	Oppo A7	Motorola One	Huawei Honor 8X
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	155.9 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 168 grams	149.9 x 72.2 x 8 mm, 162 grams	160.4 x 76.6 x 7.8 mm, 175 grams
DISPLAY	6.2 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 271 ppi, IPS LCD	5.9 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 287 ppi, 19:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 396 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, octa-core 2 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM , 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.0 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 20 + 2 MP f/1.8 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4230 mAh	3000 mAh, Fast Charging 15W	3750 mAh, Fast Charging 5V / 2A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Oppo A7 has the most interesting aesthetics because it features a flagship-class body and a very high screen-to-body ratio. Further, it has a waterdrop notch and it is available in very original colors. On the other hand, Motorola One has the best build quality. It is more compact and pocket-friendly than its opponents and it is also splash resistant. Honor 8X is beautiful and it has even the highest screen-to-body ratio, but it has bigger dimensions.

Display

Huawei Honor 8X has one of the biggest displays ever seen on a smartphone. Only the biggest phablets such as Xiaomi Mi Max 3 are bigger than this handset. That is why it is more comfortable for productivity and multimedia. Further, it has a higher Full HD+ resolution, while Oppo A7 and Motorola One have just HD displays.

Specs & Software

Besides having a superior display, Huawei Honor 8X also comes with the best hardware department. Under the hood, it sports an octa-core Kirin 710 chipset (a competitor of the Snapdragon 660) and up to 6 GB of RAM. It is faster and more suitable for multi-tasking. Motorola One is at the second place with its Snapdragon 625, but note that it has Android One installed, a stock version of Android treated with faster updates by Google.

Camera

Huawei Honor 8X has a slightly better camera department thanks to a bright aperture and higher resolutions for both the rear and the front camera. It captures a lot of detail when there is light, and it does not disappoint in low light conditions, even if its camera performance is evidently worse. Motorola One is a good camera phone and it comes right after the Honor 8X, but Oppo A7 will probably shoot better selfies than both devices.

Battery

Given that it has the biggest battery and very efficient components, Oppo A7 will surely last more than Motorola One and Huawei Honor 8X on a single charge. But it does not feature a fast charging technology, so it takes a while to fully charge given that it has 4230 mAh. If you want a fast-charging device, choose the Motorola One and you will still get a good battery life thanks to its efficient components.

Price

Huawei Honor 8X is generally a better device and it wins this comparison, but Oppo A7 is better for you if you do not want a device with big dimensions. Huawei Honor 8X is available for less than €250/$285 globally, Oppo A7 costs around €270/$308 and Motorola One was launched with a €300/$342 price tag.

Read More: OPPO A7 is official with waterdrop notch display, SD450 and 4,230mAh battery in multiple markets

Oppo A7 vs Motorola One vs Huawei Honor 8X: PROs and CONS

Oppo A7

PROs

Big battery
Original design
Micro SD dedicated slot
High screen-to-body ratio

CONS

Limited availability

Motorola One

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Android One
Low energy consumption
Fast charging
More compact design

CONS

Higher price

Huawei Honor 8X

PROs

Bigger display
Big battery
Affordable price
micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Dimensions

Vivo 1817 hits Geekbench, has 2GB RAM and runs Android 8.1 Oreo

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 17, 2018

Last week, the Vivo Y95 was seen on Geekbench, appearing on the site as the “vivo vivo 1807”. Another Vivo phone with a similar model number has been seen on the benchmark site again and we think it may also belong to the Y-series.

The device appears on the benchmarking site as the “vivo vivo 1817”. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and has a 1.96GHz processor that is unspecified just like that of the Vivo Y95. The benchmark scores are also quite similar. However, it has just 2GB of RAM.

We believe the Vivo 1817 is a less-powerful version of the Vivo Y95 with less RAM but the same Snapdragon 439 processor. There is also the possibility of it being a different model entirely.

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Leaked LG Q9 specs reveal 6.1-inch screen, 4GB RAM and NFC support

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 17, 2018

The LG Q6 launched mid-2017 as the first of LG’s mid-range Q-series. This year the Korean manufacturer added the LG Q7 and the LG Q8 to the list. A few months ago, news of the LG Q9 surfaced along with an alleged hands-on image of the phone. A few days ago, a render of the phone was seen on the web although this time it is shown with a notched display. Now specs of the phone have surfaced.

The source link is said to be the official Android website. However, when we checked we didn’t find it which means it must have been removed. Thankfully, there are screenshots of the page.

Based on one of the images which seem to be of the source page, the LG Q9 will come in two versions with model numbers LM-Q925S and LM-Q925L respectively. The phone will have a 6.1-inch display, 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of storage. It will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and have a fingerprint scanner and support for NFC.

The second image shows the phone along with some of the aforementioned specs. This is the same render that leaked a few days ago that shows the Q9 with a notch.

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Huawei P Smart 2019 specs leak, to launch in Europe in January for €279

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 17, 2018

Huawei has a new phone heading to Europe and North America. Called the Huawei P Smart 2019, the phone has been seen on the FCC’s website along with some of its specs.

The Huawei P Smart 2019 has the model number POT-LX3. Sketches of the device on the FCC shows it will have dual rear cameras arranged vertically, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a notch. Based on the small size, the notch will most definitely have a water-drop design.

The Huawei P Smart 2019 is said to sport a 6.2-inch screen, 3GB of RAM with 32GB or 64GB of storage. It isn’t confirmed yet but since the original P Smart is powered by a Kirin 659 SoC, its successor is expected to come with a Kirin 710 processor. The FCC documents also say it has support for LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 7, and 28. It will also be available in single SIM and dual-SIM variants with a 3320mAh battery.

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Buy TV Boxes, Smart Wearables And Other High-End Gadgets At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Nov 17, 2018

Looks like gadget buffs are in for a treat! GeekBuying is offering TV boxes, smart wearables, earphone, VR headsets and a wide selection of other top-branded gadgets at unbeatable prices as part of its latest ‘Black Friday Gadgets Sale’ promo.

The promo has been split into multiple categories such as Top Picks, Best Offers, TV Boxes, Wearables, Gadgets etc. along with a slew of other unmissable deals. Let us take a look at select gadgets that have now gone up for sale carrying lowered price tags on GeekBuying.

On top of that, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

Beelink GT1 MINI TV Box

The 4GB RAM+64GB ROM model of the GT1 TV box would normally set you back $119.94 but you can now pre-order it for only $84.99 on GeekBuying. Moreover, you can extend this discount by applying coupon code SSFFFZLY at the time of checking out.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $12 by reducing your grand total to just $72.99.

You can pre-order the 4GB RAM+32GB ROM variant for a lowered price of just $79.99. This is a significant reduction in the version’s original asking price of $100.36, but if you’re interested in saving extra money, all you need to do is apply coupon code MUBWQCUW.
You get an additional $12 off after applying the aforesaid coupon. In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total down to only $67.99 before placing your order with the help of the coupon, which is likely to expire soon.

Alternatively, you can go for the 2GB RAM+32GB ROM model that normally carries a $90.53 price tag, but can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $69.99 on GeekBuying. On top of that, you can apply coupon code GGZKKFQG to save $12 more at the time of checking out.

After applying the above-mentioned coupon, your grand total comes down to only $57.99. You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of this promo before it comes to an end.

QCY Mini 2 Single TWS Wireless Bluetooth V5.0 Earphone

The Bluetooth V5.0 chip-equipped white color version of the QCY Mini 2 earphone will set you back $10.99 on online and offline stores. But it has now gone up for sale carrying a considerably lowered $9.99 price tag on GeekBuying.

In addition to receiving this discount, you can use coupon code HUTJEQTU and get an extra $4 off. After applying this coupon, you need to pay only $5.99 to get your hands on this feature-laden Bluetooth earphone.

Alternatively, you can get 36% discount on the black color version of the QCY Mini 2 earphone that sells for $10.99 but is currently available for only $6.99 on GeekBuying. You can visit this link if you’re interested in receiving this discount before the promo comes to an end.

Ticwatch S Sports Smartwatch

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a feature-laden smartwatch that doesn’t cost a bomb, you might want to take a look at the Ticwatch S smartwatch. The device runs on Android and iOS dual systems and is powered by a 1.2GHz Dual-core MTK2601 dual core intelligent chip.

While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a smartwatch that comes packed with comparable specifications, the Ticwatch S can now be yours for just $199.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 14% decrease in the device’s original asking price of $232.99.
You can get an extra $40 off simply by applying coupon code KNUZSHGK at the time of checking out. This helps you bring your already discounted cart total further down to just $159.99 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

You can head straight to this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the Ticwatch S Sports Smartwatch before the promo ends in 2 days.

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GeekBuying’s Black Friday Sale Brings Up To 80% Off On High-End Tech Items [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 17, 2018

Black Friday is expected to bring a slew of doorbuster deals this year. If you’ve restlessly been waiting for smartphones, laptops, tablets and other PC peripherals prices to drop, now’s the time.

If you’re a tech buff set to shop like a Black Friday Ninja, you might want to take a gander at GeekBuying’s latest promo dubbed, ‘Black Friday New Tech.’ The promotion offers up to a whopping 80% off on a wide selection of smartphone and other electronic items.

We’ll shed light on select items that you can buy for unbeatable prices on GeekBuying and even show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s take a look at these products.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Smartphone (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The well-received Mi A2 smartphone has gone up for sale carrying a dropped price tag of just $299.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 30% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $428.99.
You can use coupon code JBULAKAG to get an extra $83 off on the Mi A2 smartphone’s already lowered price. As a result, your grand total reduces to just $259.99 before you place your order. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo comes to an end today.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Smartphone (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The Mi 8 Pro smartphone would normally set you back $827.99 on both online and offline stores, but you can now buy it for only $664.99 on GeekBuying. You can extend this 20% discount by applying coupon code RLFJKNOW during the checkout process.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $95 by bringing your cart value down to just $569.99. You can click here if you’re interested in taking advantage of this discount before the promo wraps up.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Smartphone (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Sporting a mammoth 6.21-inch display with 2248×1080 pixel resolution, the Mi 8 is quite an irresistible smartphone that you can now buy for a reduced price of just $439.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 14% drop in the device’s steep retail price of $509.99.
On top of that, you can save an extra $123 simply by applying coupon code QRHZKYCL at the time of checking out. With this additional reduction in your grand total, you end up paying just $369.99 for this coveted Xiaom-branded smartphone.

You can follow this link to take advantage of the discount before the promotion ends today.

Asus ADOL13 Laptop (4GB RAM+256GB SSD)

Powered by Intel Core i3-8130U, Dual Core, 3.4GHz max processor, the ADOL13 laptop packs an Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU under the hood for an uninterrupted casual gaming experience. While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a top-branded laptop that offers comparable specs, the ADOL13 can now be yours for just $649.99 on GeekBuying.

This 10% discount on the device’s $719.99 retail price is valid for the 4GB RAM+256GB SSD variant. You can use coupon code GKB112T to reduce your grand total to only $609.99 during the checkout process. The coupon helps you save an extra $40, but it will be valid for a limited period of time.

You can follow this link to buy the Asus ADOL13 Laptop at a lowered price on GeekBuying and receive the discount.

Asus ADOL13 Laptop (8GB RAM+256GB SSD)

This slightly larger variant of the ADOL13 Laptop comes with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB SSD so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space. This model usually sells for $983.99, but can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $965.99 on GeekBuying.

If this 2% discount doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GKB113T to get an extra $76 off. The above-mentioned bring your cart total down to only $889.99 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

You can head straight to this link and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Kingston SUV500 SSD

There’s a 20% off on the Kingston SUV500 240GB SSD, which usually carries a $99.99 price tag. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy it for only $79.99 on GeekBuying. Likewise, you can buy the Kingston SUV500 120GB version for only $49.99, which is a 38% discount on this version’s $79.99 original selling price.
You can apply coupon code YMFTQVZW and get an extra $10 off on the 240GB variant and buy it for just $69.99. Note that the coupon is not valid for the 120GB SSD model.

You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo wraps up.

Get Up To A Whopping 80% Off On Smartphones, Laptops, Tablets And PC Peripherals

Get An Extra PayPal Discount On The YG300 Home Mini Projector And One Add On item For $1 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 17, 2018

Looking for a cost-effective projector that’s not only suitable for private theater but also comes in handy in children education? The ingenious YG 300 Portable Mini projector might just fill the bill.
A highly compact yet efficient mini projector that fits into your bag, the YG 300 is designed to meet your varied needs. This Excelvan-branded mini projector fuses modern technology with awe-inspiring features and top-end specifications.

The YG300 projector is not only a great choice for private theater but is also suitable for outside use, thanks to its handheld size. Moreover, it can be easily charged using a power bank that you can carry everywhere you go.

As far as its display quality is concerned, the YG300 projector delivers 50 lumens brightness, coupled with 320 x 240 native resolutions for an unmatched viewing experience.

This LED mini projector support 1080 pixels physical resolution with both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios, making it ideal for cinephiles who fancy enjoying large-sized screen without spending a lot of money.

The YG 300 Portable Mini Projector lets you watch movies, display images or computer screen on a smooth surface. It delivers a projection size of up to 60 inches with a projection distance from 1 to 3.8m.

It features numerous interfaces such as HDMI, USB, AV, SD card slot and comes with a built-in speaker so you do not need to worry about connecting it to an external speaker. The YG300 is perfect for home theater and an ideal toy projector for kids play or education.

While you’d normally end up spending a fortune on a mini projector that offers comparable features, the powerful YG300 Portable Mini Projector can now be yours at an unbeatable price of $42.22 on GearBest. There’s more for you to cheer about.

Staying true to its reputation for offering a wide selection of electronic items at affordable prices, GearBest is giving buyers an opportunity to avail a $5 off coupon if your cart total exceeds $50. Moreover, you can qualify for getting an add-on for just $1 if your grand total is more than $20.

If you’re one of the first 2000 new customers, you can avail an extra PayPal discount and get $5 off over $50. Alternatively, you can buy the Gocomma Projector Screen which carries a $14.59 price tag together with the YG300 mini projector to save a considerable amount of money.

While your total price with the two items added to your shopping cart will be $56.72, you pay only $55.81, saving $0.91 at the time of checking out.

You can visit this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of these discounts, which will be valid for the yellow-white color version of the min projector for a limited period of time.

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

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Nov 17, 2018

With Black Friday just around the corner, GearBest is giving its users something to cheer about in the form of its latest promotion.

The Chinese electronics online store is giving buyers an opportunity to win epic free gifts or coupons as part of its recently kicked-off ‘Black Friday Lucky Wheel’ promo. On top of that, some lucky users will be able to get their hands on Xiaomi’s well-received Mi 8 smartphone.

In order to stand a chance to win free gifts, all you need to do is to participate in the Lucky Game by clicking the ‘Start’ button on a spinning wheel. You can get only one free spin each day. Note that the game is slated to end on November 21st @ 07:00 UTC.

The coupon winners will be avail additional discounts using their coupons until November 26th. The Lucky Wheen can give you various other prizes including a top-branded smartwatch, a drone etc. You can even win an 8% off coupon or a chance to save $5 over $50.

Furthermore, the promo has been split into multiple categories that feature heavily discounted items. Keeping in line with that, the ‘Prize Leaderboard’ section is brimming with all sorts of items like the YEELIGHT Smart Light Bulbs, Xiaomi Redmi 6 4G Smartphone etc.
More importantly, these products have gone up for sale bearing considerably lowered price tags on Banggood. Likewise, the ‘Top Sellers’ category is brimming with high-end electronics items that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket.

The category comprises A1 Folding Walking Machine Gym Equipment Fitness from Xiaomi, LETV X522 4G Phablet, Xiaomi Redmi 6 4G Smartphone, NO.1 F18 GPS Sports Smartwatch and a wide selection of other popular items. Note that recently arrived products such as Xiaomi Amazfit 1.3 inch smartwatch, CHUWI HI9 PLUS CWI532 4G Phablet etc. have been included in the ‘New Arrivals’ category.

If you’re a brand conscious buyer, you can head straight to the ‘Top Brands’ section that features products from leading brands like Excelvan, Tanix, Jumper, Lenovo, GEEETECH and JJRC. Each brand features select items that you can now buy at unbeatable prices.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take advantage of the aforesaid discounts and participate in ‘Lucky Game’ to win some cool prizes.

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Enjoy Free Shipping For Select Countries On Any Order Exceeding $39.99 On Banggood

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Nov 17, 2018

We oftentimes find a great product online but choose not to order it since shipping it to your country is almost twice its price.
Taking this into consideration, Banggood is offering its users an unmissable opportunity to get free shipping. This enjoyable shopping experience will be available for SEA area on any order that meets the minimum order amount required.

The Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is offering free shipping on any order that exceeds $39.99. This free shipping is valid for many countries including India, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

If you’re based in South Africa, your order value needs to be greater than or equal to $59.99. The free shipping will be valid on all qualifying orders for the above-mentioned countries, except wholesale or dropship.

On top of that, Banggood is offering fast, trackable shipping while guaranteeing comprehensive delivery. Buyers are expected to receive their orders up to 30% faster and will be able to check the status of their package in real time.

You can head straight to this link to check full details and get the product that you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on delivered to you without spending even a single dime on shipping. All you need to do is to select Air Parcel Register Or Direct Mail.

The promotion page also features a category dubbed, ‘You May Like’ wherein you can buy top-branded smartphones at unbeatable prices. For the sake of an instance, there’s a 27% off on the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus smartphone that usually sells for $259.99 on online and offline stores.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the Redmi 5 Plus at a considerably lowered price of just $189.99 on Banggood. This discount will be valid for a limited period of time on the gold, black and rose gold color versions of the smartphone.

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Hands-on photos and specs of the Pixel 3 Lite (Sargo) leaks, sports an audio jack

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 16, 2018

Up until last week, we only knew of the development of a third Pixel device that would be less powerful and apparently, cheaper than the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. However, a teardown of the latest version of the ARCore APK revealed there will be two devices – Bonito (which we knew about first) and Sargo (which showed up for the first time in the APK teardown). Hands-on photos and specs of Sargo have now leaked online.

The pictures are from the Russian site Rozetked.me which leaked the Pixel 3 XL ahead of its official launch. (Appears Google hasn’t plugged its leaks yet).

The Pixel 3 Lite looks a lot like its siblings with its two-tone Clearly White color but unlike the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, its back is made of plastic and not glass. It also has a yellowish-green power button.

The front of the phone looks a lot like that of the Pixel 3 save for the lack of dual front cameras and front-facing stereo speakers. It has an 18:9 display but the bezels are still pretty thick. On the back sits a single camera, an LED flash, and a fingerprint scanner.

The phone is said to have a 5.56-inch display with a 2220 x 1080 resolution. Apart from ditching the glass back and removing one camera from the front of the phone, Google has also settled for LCD instead of OLED for the display panel. We are pretty sure a lot of folks wouldn’t mind that since the device, thankfully, doesn’t have a notch.

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With respect to the rest of the specs, Sargo is powered by a Snapdragon 670 processor which means Bonito should get the Snapdragon 710 as rumored. The chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. We believe there will be other configurations when it launches.

The cameras are said to be the same as that of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL – a 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. Excited? We are too. The Pixel 3 XL rounds it off with a 2915mAh battery, a USB-C port, and……. an audio jack! Yes, there is a 3.5mm port at the top of the phone.

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Xiaomi Mi A2 and Motorola One Power both receive Android Pie update in India

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 16, 2018

Do you live in India? Do you own the Xiaomi Mi A2 and or the Motorola One Power? If your answer to both questions is yes, then you should check your phone(s) for your slice of the Android Pie update.

Both the Mi A2 and the Motorola One Power are Android One phones and run a stock version of Android. We are not a bit surprised that both phones are getting a stable Android Pie update now.

At the beginning of the week, the Mi A2 was reported to have gotten an Android Pie beta update while a version of the Motorola One Power running Pie was seen on Geekbench a few weeks ago.

The update for the Mi A2 is 1067.7MB in size and it brings features like Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, a new navigation system, and recommended apps and actions based on users’ context.

For the Motorola One Power, the update is said to bring longer and improved battery life, a brand new user interface with a redesigned quick settings menu and revamped split-screen. You also get the new swipe-based navigation, Dual SIM Dual VoLTE support, an improvement in camera performance (panorama and low-light images), and a simplified volume control.

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Oppo A7 vs Vivo Y95 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 16, 2018

2018 was the year of mid-range phones’ evolution. Now, there are several budget phones with innovative features, great aesthetics and even decent cameras. And you can even get them for less than $300 easily. Oppo A7 is the latest Oppo’s mid-ranger and it brings important improvements to performance and battery life compared to its predecessor. In this article, we will compare it with the new Vivo Y95 and one of the most wanted mid-rangers in the actual market: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite. Will the Oppo A7 be able to take its consistent slice of the market by competing with these titans?

Oppo A7 vs Vivo Y95 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

	Oppo A7	Vivo Y95	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	155.9 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 168 grams	155.1 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm, 163 grams	156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm, 169 grams
DISPLAY	6.2 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 272 ppi, IPS LCD	6.22 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, octa-core 1.95 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB, micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, Funtouch OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 20 MP front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.0 24 MP front camera
BATTERY	4230 mAh	4030 mAh	3350 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 3.0
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

A sure thing is that all of these phones come with outstanding designs, with impressive reflective backs and a very high screen-to-body ratio. For me, the most attractive is Vivo Y95 as it has a higher screen-to-body ratio due to its smaller waterdrop notch and a thinner chin. Further, it is available in beautiful gradient colors. Oppo A7 is very similar, but it has a slightly different texture on the back and a slightly lower screen-to-body ratio. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has a very attractive back as well, but its notch is bigger and the body is thinner.

Display

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has the best display. On a screen which measures more than 6 inches, a resolution lower than 1080p means a low level of detail, and that is exactly the case of Oppo A7 and Vivo Y95. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has an average IPS panel, but still better than its opponents. On the other hand, the lower resolution of Vivo Y95 and Oppo A7 makes the battery last longer.

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is the most performing device because it comes with a way better processor than Vivo Y95 and Oppo A7. Further, it has a variant with more RAM and more internal storage. The Snapdragon 660 is much more powerful than any SoC from the Snapdragon 400 series, so there is no challenge: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is the best. But unlike its opponents, it does not feature a micro SD slot. All of these handsets come with a customized Android version.

Camera

Despite being the most affordable handset, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has even a better camera department than Vivo Y95 and Oppo A7. It features two rear cameras with brighter apertures as well as a selfie camera with a higher resolution and auto HDR. Oppo A7 and Vivo Y95 are at the same level, with the former featuring some AI-backed features which seem more advanced for selfies, and the latter having a higher resolution for the selfie camera.

Battery

Oppo A7 has the biggest battery and it will be able to last very long thanks to the HD display and the very efficient chipset. Vivo Y95’s battery is just slightly smaller and its components are efficient as well, so its battery life is excellent as well. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has a 3350 mAh unit which can only deliver an average battery life.

Price

Even though it has the best performance and camera department, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is available at a more affordable price: about €200/$228. Oppo A7 and Vivo Y95 cost about €270/$307 and €250/$285 respectively, but I would still prefer the Oppo A7 due to its very long battery life. And even though it has a lower-end SoC compared to Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite, it features the new HyperBoost technology which is able to enhance CPU and GPU performance by up to 31 percent.

Read More: Vivo Y95 is now official; Specifications, features and pricing

Oppo A7 vs Vivo Y95 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite: PROs and CONS

Oppo A7

PROs

HyperBoost technology
Big battery
Micro SD dedicated slot
Original design
FM radio

CONS

HD display

Vivo Y95

PROs

High screen-to-body ratio
Big battery
Great design
FM radio

CONS

Lower-end SoC
HD display

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

PROs

Wonderful design
More affordable
Good performance
Better display

CONS

No micro SD
No FM radio

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 gaming smartphone to launch on December 11

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Jeet

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Nov 16, 2018

Asus has today confirmed that it will launch the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 gaming smartphone at a launch event in Indonesia on 11th December. The phone will be the successor of the Zenfone Max Pro M1, which has been well-received by the users.

Interestingly, the Zenfone Max Pro M2 is first getting launched in Indonesia whereas its predecessor was first launched in India. Also, the company is claiming that the Zenfone Max Pro M2 is a gaming smartphone.

While the company claims it to be a gaming smartphone, it’s likely that the phone will have a gaming-focused software features similar to the Honor Play instead of features on an actual gaming phone like ROG Phone.

Previous reports suggest that the phone will feature a 6-3inch IPS LCD display having a Full HD+ screen resolution. The device is expected to pack 4GB of RAM and will have two models based on the internal storage — 64GB and 128GB. We are also expecting another variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Under the hood, the phone will be running on an octa-core 14nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE processor under the hood, which offers an impressive improvement in graphics performance compared to the Snapdragon 636 chipset that powers the current model.

For photography, the phone is expected to feature a triple-camera setup on the back, where the primary camera sensor will be of 13-megapixel. As for the software, the phone will be running the latest Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box.

While the company has not revealed, there’s a possibility that Asus could also launch the Zenfone Max M2 along with the Zenfone Max Pro M2 next month. The phone is also expected to be available in India soon after Indonesia launch if not before.

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OPPO A7 is official with waterdrop notch display, SD450 and 4,230mAh battery in multiple markets

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 16, 2018

In September, OPPO had launched the Helio P60 chipset powered OPPO A7X smartphone in China. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has launched the OPPO A7 smartphone with less powerful Snapdragon 450 chipset in multiple Asian markets such as China, Nepal and Sir Lanka. It is also equipped with a waterdrop notch display and an impressive battery.

Oppo A7 Specifications and Features

The OPPO A7 for China has a glossy finish for the back panel whereas the non-Chinese edition of the smartphone has a textured appeal. Measuring 155.9 x 75.4 x 8.1mm and weighing 168 grams, the OPPO A7 mid-range phone houses a 6.2-inch IPS LCD notch screen that offers a screen space of 88.3 percent. The big display has anti-reflective coating and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

The 1.8 GHz Snapdragon 450 SoC and 4 GB of RAM powers the OPPO A7. The native storage of the phone is 64 GB. It carries support for microSD card. In some of the other countries, the smartphone is equipped another model that includes 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of inbuilt storage.

The 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel horizontal dual camera setup is present on the rear of OPPO A7. It can capture studio-quality portrait shots with bokeh effect through AI beauty technology. For capturing vivid videos, it carries support for multi-frame image stabilization technology. The HDR mode enabled 16-megapixel wide-angle lens is fitted inside the front notch of the phone. The handset includes support for AR stickers.

The ColorOS 5.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo OS is available preloaded on the phone. It includes a huge battery of 4,230mAh battery. The handset features AI battery management for extending its battery performance. The other features that are available on the OPPO A7 are 4G VoLTE, support for dual SIM cards, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB OTG, microUSB 2.0, GPS and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Read More: Two new OPPO phones with big batteries and large displays appear on TENAA

Oppo A7 Price and Release Date

The OPPO A7 costs 1,599 Yuan in China. The reservations for the smartphone have started on the official OPPO shop online store in the home market. The handset is scheduled to hit the market on Nov. 22 at 10 AM. It can be availed in colors like Fresh Pink, Lake Light Green and Amber Gold.

In other regions, the OPPO A7 comes in Glaring Gold and Glaze Blue colors. Rumors have it that the smartphone will be announced in India on Nov. 22.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro to soon get Rose Gold color option in India

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Jeet

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Nov 16, 2018

A few months ago, Xiaomi launched Redmi 6 Pro smartphone in the Indian market. The phone is currently available in four color options — Black, Blue, Gold, and Red. If the latest report is to be believed, then the Chinese company will soon add a new color option — Rose Gold.

However, there’s no information available regarding the launch date of the Rose Gold color option for the Redmi 6 Pro. But it’s certain that apart from the different color, the phone’s specifications will remain the same.

The Redmi 6 Pro is the most advanced phone in the Redmi 6 family that also consists of Redmi 6 and 6A. The phone features a 5.84-inch full-screen IPS LCD screen that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 625 processor clocked at 2.0GHz and comes in two models based on memory configuration — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage.

As for the camera, the handset features a 12-megapixel f/2.2 aperture primary camera sensor and a 5-megapixel f/2.2 aperture secondary camera on the back. On the front side, it comes with a 5-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 9.6 on top and is backed by a 4,000mAh battery.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi has sent out media invites for a launch event on 22nd November in India, where the company will launch the Redmi Note 6 Pro. It was first launched in Thailand and has already made its way to Indonesia.

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Qualcomm allegedly sponsoring anti-Apple campaign with same firm Facebook used

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 16, 2018

A report was published yesterday by the New York Times which bothered on Facebook and several aspects of the company’s operations. The report dwelt on several issues like the company’s poor response to Russian abuse of its platform during the last US general election, Mark Zuckerberg’s disdain for Tim Cook, and more. The report also alleges that Facebook had worked with a public affairs firm, Definers Public Affairs, to spread negative information about competitors.

The report also mentioned that the PR firm also got funding from a “third technology company” to spread negative reports about Apple. A new report carried by Business Insider seems to have revealed the identity of the third tech company as US chipmaker Qualcomm. The report alleges that Qualcomm is also a client of the notorious PR firm, Definers Public Affairs and is in fact, the third technology company the NYTimes source referred to. This same allegation was also made by NBC News. Business Insider’s Kif Leswing disclosed that he was approached by the west coast head of Definers, Tim Miller, about a possible story related to the fines Apple “was incurring related to the legal action” between it and Qualcomm. Leswing says that Miller approached other reports at Business Insider about Qualcomm and Apple stories, as well.

This is coming on the heels of a protracted legal battle that Apple and Qualcomm are engaged in, with Apple having dropped Qualcomm as a supplier for modems used in the latest iPhone models. Qualcomm recently accused Apple of leaking its modem technology to Intel, an allegation Apple denies. Apparently, the legal battle isn’t going to end soon.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage goes on first sale in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 16, 2018

Xiaomi had recently confirmed that it will be selling the new 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version of Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite smartphone from Nov. 16. The first sale of the phone kicked off today morning in China at 10 AM.

During the recent 11/11 Singles’ Day sale in China, the Mi 8 Lite sold like hotcakes on Tuning and Suning Chinese retailer platforms. Hence, the Mi 8 Lite is one of the best-selling phones from Xiaomi. The Chinese manufacturer has now introduced the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant for the Mi 8 Lite with a price tag of 1,799 Yuan (~$259). It joins the other three variants of the smartphone.

The base model of the phone features 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage model of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$201). The second model has 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and it costs 1,699 Yuan (~$245). The highest variant of the smartphone has 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and it carries a pricing of 1,999 Yuan (~$289). Apart from Deep Gray, handset comes in two color gradient choices such as Twilight Gold and Dream Blue.

The 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is available in only two colors such as Deep Gray and Dream Blue. Probably, the Chinese manufacturer will be introduced its Twilight Gold edition some time later.

Read More: Test shows the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 slider can slide 600,000 times without any issues (Video)

The Mi 8 Lite comes with a 6.26-inch display that carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 660 chipset powers the smartphone along with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM. Apart from 64 GB / 128 GB storage, users can add a microSD card to the device for additional storage.

For shooting selfies, the Mi 8 Lite possesses Sony IMX576 24-megapixel front-facing camera. The dual camera setup residing on the rear side of the phone has a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The 3,350mAh battery of the Mi 8 Lite is equipped with support for 18W fast charging.

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Test shows the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 slider can slide 600,000 times without any issues (Video)

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 16, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 slider design was one of the major attractions of the flagship model when it was announced last month. The design afforded the Chinese phone manufacturer an opportunity to further trim the bezels around the phone’s display. So the Mi Mix 3 comes with the highest screen to body ratio on any Xiaomi phone. However, the slider design which is somewhat mechanical gave rise to concerns about its durability especially as a result of persistent usage. Fair enough, Xiaomi has assured that the slider is durable and isn’t like the slider technology that was in use in the past. That claim has now been reaffirmed with an independent test carried out to ascertain the durability of the Mi Mix 3 slider.

The slider test is the second one that the Mi Mix 3 has been subjected to. The slider was reported slid 350,000 times in the first test. This one almost doubles the first test at 600,000 times. Even after the milestone has been achieved, the phone was slide vigorously tested hands-on and it still came out unscathed.

Thus, users are assured that the slider is the least problem they should worry about on the Mi Mix 3. Instead, with such mammoth display, users should be more concerned about not dropping the phone by accident as we are not sure the display screen will survive a single drop.

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