FCC images show Xiaomi’s Mi True Wireless Earphones is a rip-off of the AirPods

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Nov 24, 2018

Xiaomi announced its first truly wireless earbuds called the AirDots a few weeks ago. Apart from the name which obviously was inspired by Apple’s AirPods, the earbuds look nothing like Apple’s popular earphones. Latest reports have now revealed Xiaomi is actually making an AirPods lookalike and it has gotten its FCC certification.

The FCC documents are now available for public viewing and they reveal a pair of wireless earbuds that look a lot like the AirPods. However, the documents have revealed it is named Mi True Wireless Earphones.

The Mi True Wireless Earphones is a mashup of the AirPods (white coat and protruding stems) and Xiaomi’s Mi In-Ear Headphones (round speakers). And unlike the AirPods its speakers are covered with silicone ear tips. The FCC documents reveal there are three different sizes of ear tips.

The images also show that the case of the Mi True Wireless Earphones has a multi-function button on the side and a USB-C port for charging underneath. Apple’s second-generation AirPods is also said to have a USB-C charging port instead of a lightning port.

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Unknown Lenovo model packing triple rear cameras pops up on TENAA

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 24, 2018

Lenovo’s VP is quite notorious for peddling misleading teasers about upcoming phones that usually end up leaving us with mixed feelings of excitement and disappointment. While the disappointment stems from the flagship features Chang Cheng’s Weibo posts suggest, the phones still leaves us excited as a result of their beautiful designs and impressive hardware. The latest is the Z5 Pro that came with a slider design. A new Lenovo model has just been spotted at TENAA bearing a triple camera setup at the rear.

With the Z5 Pro, we had thought Lenovo’s R&D was done for the year but the new TENAA pictures that may not be the case. The device will obviously not feature the slider design as there is a water drop notch at the top of the display which houses the selfie camera. The earpiece is tucked between the rim and the panel.

At the rear, the design is similar to the Huawei P20 Pro and Honor Magic 2. Two of the cameras are housed separately while the third sensor is located slightly apart with the LED flash just underneath. The Lenovo model equally features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Unfortunately, the TENAA listing only includes the pictures. The specifications of the device were not included. We’ll keep you updated when the key specs are listed.

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New live photo shows the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 together

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 24, 2018

Last week, hands-on photos of a phone said to be the Pixel 3 Lite were posted online. The images gave us our very first look at Google‘s expectedly cheaper and less-powerful phone. A new photo has again been shared online and this one shows it side-by-side with the Pixel 3.

Looking at the image, it is easy to see the differences between the Pixel 3 Lite and the Pixel 3. In terms of size, both phones appear to be of the same height although the Pixel 3 Lite seems narrower but that could just be a matter of perspective.

Other notable differences are the lack of a speaker below the screen and also a missing secondary selfie camera.

The Pixel 3 Lite is said to have a 5.65-inch LCD display. Compared to the Pixel 3, the display of the lite version is less curved at the corners. The color reproduction also doesn’t match the OLED screen of the Pixel 3.

The Pixel 3 Lite is said to come with a Snapdragon 670 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. It also has an audio jack, a 2,915mAh battery, and a 12.2MP rear camera, reportedly the same as that of the Pixel 3.

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Grab Big Discounts On Wearables, E-Bikes And Other High-End Items On Banggood [18% Off Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 24, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is doling out big discounts on high-end wearables and a wide selection of other items.

In addition to offering the noteworthy discounts, Banggood is giving cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to avail an extra 60% off on select items that have been split into multiple categories.

We’ll take a gander at some of these categories and show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Dubbed as ‘Crazy Black Friday & Cyber Monday,’ the promotion features the XANES F1, M11 and B8 smart wearables. More importantly, you can buy the aforesaid smartwatches at unbeatable prices on Banggood.

For instance, the XANES F15 that normally sells for $29.99 is now up for pre-order bearing a dropped price tag of $10.99. You can apply coupon code outd10 before proceeding to checkout and avail an extra 60% off.

The Best We Recommend category features various items like the Xiaomi M365 e-bike, the XANES 2-in-1 500LM bicycle, the original Xiaomi Mini Bluetooth earphone and lots more. Note that all items included in the aforesaid section carry noteworthy discounts.

The ‘New Item, New Tendency’ category is also brimming with top-end smartwatches from XANES and a slew of other XANES-branded items like the XANES 700LM XPE+COB LED HeadLamp, XANES SFL15 3 in 1 800LM T6 Bike Computer Smart Power Display Bike Light and lots more.

The next category called ‘Electric Bike & Electric Scooter’ features heavily discounted electric scooter from Xiaomi, CMS and Qualisports along with self-balancing scooters from KOOWHEEL and Xiaomi. Aside from taking advantage of the discounts available on all items included in this category, buyers can apply coupon code ITABFEB and save an extra 10% during the checkout process.

If you’re a fitness conscious person who fancies monitoring your health and keeping track of various activities like running, walking, swimming etc. without spending a lot of money, then you can head straight to the next section called ‘Smart Fitness Gear.’

You can find a myriad of fitness bands that have gone up for sale bearing considerably reduced price tags. For the sake of an instance, the Xiaomi Codoon S1 would normally set you back $109.99, but you can now buy it for just $49.99 in this section.

Likewise, you can avail great discounts on smart riding equipment, sports cameras, camcorders, electric scooters, and electric bikes. The ‘Sports Camera & Camcorder’ category has been assigned coupon code outd10 that can be used to grab an extra 18% on all items added to this section.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab the great discounts that will be valid only for a limited period of time.

Check Out Banggood’s Crazy Black Friday & Cyber Monday Promotion

Get Huawei’s Latest Wearable Dubbed Band 3e For $29.99 On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 24, 2018

Huawei has just launched the hotly-anticipated Band 3e smartband in China. Loaded with awe-inspiring specs and features, the wearable has gone up for sale bearing a $29.99 price tag on Giztop.
The Band 3e is quite an irresistible smartband that sports an easily readable 0.5 Inch PMOLED screen. On top of that, the device is capable of measuring seven types of running data and comes with a six-axis sensor and a shoe mode, which helps the wearer to monitor his/her posture.

Moreover, the Huawei-branded wearable is waterproof up to 5ATM. In other words, the Band 3e is capable of resisting water from getting inside until the water pressure reaches 5ATM, which translates to 130 feet (40m) of water depth.
The Huawei 3e Band allows a two-mode application wherein its small rectangular unit can easily be detached from the band and can be placed in a clip that attaches to user’s running shoes. Keeping in line with this, the wearable has a “Professional Running Coach” feature, which Huawei claims will help the user become a better runner.

It even includes a metric dubbed eversion excursion, which tells the user whether he/she is unsteady while running. This not only helps the wearer to run more efficiently but also improves their movements and running posture. More importantly, this helps avoid any sort of a serious injury.
Huawei teamed up with CISS in a bid to develop a “high-precision attitude fusion algorithm which delivers an impressive running distance accuracy of 97 percent. Given that the tracker is waterproof up to 5ATM, it can be worn while washing hands, having a shower and even while swimming without worrying about inflicting any sort of serious damage to the Huawei fitness tracker.

The Huawei Band 3e is currently up for grabs in two color version including black and pink on Giztop. You can follow this link to buy the feature-laden wearable and check out the rest of its specifications.

Buy Huawei Band 3e

Top-Branded Smartphones Are Now Up For Grabs Bearing Dropped Prices On Banggood [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 24, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting for smartphone prices to drop, we got good news for you. Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood has teamed up with popular handset manufacturers including Xiaomi and OnePlus to offer a wide selection of well-received smartphone for considerably lowered prices.

We’ll shed light on the aforesaid discounts while showing how you can save extra money during the checkout process. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (3GB RAM+32GB ROM)

This Mi A2 Lite smartphone with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage has gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag of only $165.99 on Banggood. Note that the original asking price of this variant is $231.49.

You can extend this 28% discount and get an extra $16.60 off simply by applying coupon code 11BGA23 at the time of checking out. Your grand total reduces to only $149.39 as soon as you apply the coupon.
You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in buying the Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone at a lowered price before the promotion ends.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Global Version (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

The slightly larger global version of the Mi A2 Lite that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of onboard storage usually carries a $259.99 price tag. Thanks to a 23% discount, the aforesaid variant can now be yours for a dropped price of just $199.99 on GeekBuying.

On top of that, you can use coupon code 11BGA2L64 to save an extra $30. In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total down to just $169.99 by applying the coupon code before proceeding to checkout. You can follow this link to grab the discount before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

The recently launched Redmi Note 6 Pro with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage can now be yours for just $197.99 on Banggood. This is a 14% drop in the device’s retail price of $229.99.

In addition to taking advantage of this discount, you can use coupon code 11BGR6P4 to save an extra $23.76 before you click the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button. As a result, your grand total drops to just $174.23.
In order to ensure you do not miss this opportunity, all you need to do is to follow this link before the promo comes to an end.

OnePlus 6 (6GB RAM+64G ROM)

The well-received OnePlus 6 smartphone would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores, but you can now get your hands on the phone for just $510.89 on Banggood. This is a significant 16% decrease in the phone’s steep retail price of $609.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code BG11OP6 and save $122.61 extra. The coupon helps you reduce your already modest cart total to only $388.28 before you proceed to checkout.
Regrettably, the promo is slated to end soon. You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promo ends.

OnePlus 6 (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The larger variant of the OnePlus 6 smartphone that comes with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of internal storage usually sells for $679.99. In a bid to make this slightly bigger variant of the OnePlus 6 available to cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese smartphone maker is offering a big 20% off on its original selling price.

As a result, the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model of the OnePlus 6 smartphone is now available for only $541 on Banggood. Aside from that, you can use coupon code 11bgop68 and save $102.79 more during the checkout process.

The coupon helps you decrease your grand total to only $438.21. You can follow this link and take advantage of this discount and use the coupon before the promotion comes to an end.

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

Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessor, the OnePlus 6T became an instant hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos and playing games on a big-screen mobile device. On the downside, the phone didn’t come cheap.

OnePlus fans that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on this recently launched OnePlus 6 successor without spending a lot of money can now avail a 30% off on the coveted smartphone’s 6GB RAM+128GB ROM version. This model usually carries a steep $899.99 price tag.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy this version for only $628.56 on Banggood. But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code 6t611bf and get an extra $69.14 off. Your grand total reduces to just $559.42 after using the coupon.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will only be valid for a limited period of time.

Get Top-Branded Smartphones At Heavily Discounted Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 24, 2018

GearBest is doling out big discounts on a wide selection of well-received smartphones. In addition to taking full advantage of these discounts, you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process. Continue reading to know how!

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

The Mi Mix 3 would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now get your hands on this feature-laden smartphone for just $704.99. This is a significant 32% reduction in the phone’s steep retail price of $1038.99.
On top of that, you can save an extra $100 by applying coupon code OARHFXXL before placing your order. As a result, your grand total reduces to only $649.99. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Xiaomi’s well-received Mi Max 2 boasts an array of awe-features that completely justify the $343.60 price tag it usually carries. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese electronics giant is now offering the feature-rich phone for a dropped price of only $155.99 on GeekBuying.
You can extend this 55% discount by applying coupon code GKBBF10 at the time of checking out. The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $10 by bringing your grand total further down to only $145.99 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

In order to grab the discount, which is slated to end in 2 days, you can follow this link.

Xiaomi Mi 8

Deemed as one of Xiaomi’s most well-received smartphones, the Mi 8 has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price tag of just $399.99 on GeekBuying. This 45% discount will be valid for the phone’s original selling price of $728.99 only for a few hours.
You can save $150 more by using coupon code VUNMMNRR while checking out. After applying the above-mentioned coupon, your grand total comes down to just $369.99. You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

The Mi Mix 2S garnered considerable popularity among Xiaomi fans after hitting the store shelves earlier this year. Taking this popularity into consideration, Xiaomi is now offering the Mi Mix 2S smartphone for an unbeatable price of just $419.99 on GeekBuying.
This is a significant 30% decrease in the device’s original selling price of $599.99. On top of that, you can use coupon code XXZNANPU to get an extra $142 off while placing your order. The coupon reduces your cart total to just $379.99. You can visit this link to get this discount before the promo ends today.

OnePlus 6

The OnePlus 6 is one of the most popular smartphones to have released this year. You’d normally end up spending a lot of money on this coveted OnePlus-branded phone, but the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is offering the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM model of the OnePlus 6 smartphone for only $398.99 on GeekBuying.
This is a 31% discount which will only be available on the above-mentioned model for 3 days. If you’re interested in grabbing this discount, you can visit this link.

OnePlus 6T

The long-awaited OnePlus 6 successor dubbed, the OnePlus 6T was launched earlier this year. Following in the footsteps of its well-received precursor, the OnePlus 6T became an instant hit among smartphone lovers. Regrettably, the phone doesn’t come cheap.

In a bid to make the OnePlus 6T available even to those living on a tight budget, OnePlus is offering a noteworthy 29% off on the device’s original asking price. As a result, the OnePlus 6T that normally sells for $812.99 can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $575.99 on GeekBuying.
Moreover, you can use coupon code ZOHQZKCZ to get an extra $101 off at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you reduce your cart value to only $528.99 without breaking much of a sweat. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo comes to an end today.

Huawei Honor 8X

Huawei made the hotly-anticipated Honor 8X smartphone available to the public in September this year. As expected, the phone was extremely well-received by smartphone enthusiasts despite the fact that it carried a relatively steep $476.99 price tag.

Huawei is now offering the Honor 8X for a considerably reduced price of just $319.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 33% drop in the phone’s original asking price and you can even extend it by using coupon code GKBBF10 during the checkout process.
The coupon brings your already reduced cart value further down to only $309.99. In other words, you can save an extra $10 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon. Since the promo is slated to end soon, it is imperative for you to follow this link without wasting time if you’re interested in receiving the discount.

Xiaomi sold 600,000 units of Redmi Note 6 Pro in its first flash sale in India

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Jeet

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Nov 24, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, the latest smartphone from the Chinese brand which was launched in India earlier this week, went on sale for the first time on Friday. Now, the company has announced that it managed to sell 600,000 units of Redmi Note 6 Pro within minutes of sale going live.

The company had conducted four flash sales yesterday for the Redmi Note 6 Pro. However, Xiaomi has released numbers of the first sale only and is yet to reveal more details about the other three sales. The phone comes in four color options — Black, Rose Gold, Blue, and Red.

While the starting price of the Redmi Note 6 Pro in India is Rs. 13,999 (approximately $199) for the 4GB RAM model, the phone was available for Rs. 12,999 as a limited time offer. The 6GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 15,999, which roughly converts to $227.

The phone features a 6.26-inch IPS LCD display, featuring a larger notch since it houses two camera sensors, an earpiece, a notification LED and some other sensors.

Under the hood, Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 chipset powers the device, coupled with either 4GB or 6GB RAM. It packs 64GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card that enables you to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

As for the photography, it comes with a dual camera setup featuring a 12MP primary sensor with f/1.9 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. On the front side too, the phone features a dual camera setup consisting of a 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel sensors. The photography features available on the smartphone include dual-pixel autofocus, AI scene recognition, studio light photography, AI Portrait mode 2.0 and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS).

Connectivity options on the device include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB OTG, microUSB 2.0, GPS and 3.5mm headphone jack. Other features on the phone include a fingerprint scanner and face unlock.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with MIUI on top and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology. It is claimed to offer 4G calling time of up to 30 hours on a single charge.

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Get The OnePlus 6T Phablet On GearBest Without Emptying Your Pocket!

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 24, 2018

OnePlus has teamed up with GearBest to offer the international versions of its recently launched OnePlus 6T 4G Phablet. If you’ve restlessly been waiting for the OnePlus 6T prices to drop, now’s the time.

OnePlus 6T 4G Phablet (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The long-awaited OnePlus 6 successor dubbed, the OnePlus 6T became an instant hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos and playing games on a big-screen mobile device, thanks to its mammoth 6.41-inch IPS display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution. On the downside, the device didn’t come cheap.

Taking this skyrocketing popularity into consideration, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is now offering the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM variant of the OnePlus 6T phablet for a lowered price of just $599.99 on GearBest. Note that the aforesaid model would normally set you back $684.67 without this noteworthy 23% discount, which will be valid for the mirror black color version of the phablet.
Note that the discount will only be valid for the first 200 units. In order to ensure you do not end up missing this opportunity to buy the coveted OnePlus 6T phablet at an unbeatable price, just head straight to this link before the promo wraps up!

OnePlus 6T 4G Phablet (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Alternatively, you can go for the slightly larger variant that comes with 8GB of RAM and gives you ample space to save your favorite content in the form of 128GB of onboard storage capacity. This model usually carries a steep $721.67 price tag, but you can now buy it for just $629.99 on GearBest.

This is a 13% reduction in this model’s original asking price. The OnePlus 6T packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 2.8GHz processor along with a competent Adreno 630 graphics processing unit, under the hood.

On the photography front, the coveted phablet houses a 20.0MP+16.0MP dual camera module on the back and a 16.0MP front shooter for self-portraits.

You can check out the phablet’s full specification and grab the aforesaid discount simply by following this link. Note that the discount will be valid for 100 units of the mirror black color version for a limited period of time.

Get 23% Off On OnePlus 6T 4G Phablet International Version

Get 13% Off On OnePlus 6T 4G Phablet International Version

Get The One Netbook One Mix 2S And One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptops At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 24, 2018

Looking for a cost-effective laptop that boasts an impressive array of features? It might interest you to know that the feature-laden One Netbook One Mix 2S Yoga and the One Notebook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket laptops have gone up for sale carrying unbeatable prices on GearBest.
One Netbook One Mix 2S Yoga Pocket Laptop+ Original Stylus Pen

Equipped with fingerprint recognition, the One Netbook One Mix 2S Yoga Pocket Laptop is designed to give you instant, safe and convenient access to your content. It packs a powerful Intel Core M3-8100Y, Dual Core, up to 3.4GHz processor along with Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU for uninterrupted multitasking and gaming experience.

While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a high-end laptop offering comparable features, the One Netbook One Mix 2S Yoga can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out only $669.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 22% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $857.99.
This mini laptop ships with 8GB of DDR3 RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of onboard storage. You can head straight to this link to check out the full specification and grab the discount, which will only be valid for 3 days.

One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop+Original Stylus Pen

The One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga mini laptop would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores, but you can now get your hands on this feature-laden laptop for a dropped price of just $629.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 24% drop in the laptop’s steep retail price of $824.99.

The One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop is powered by Intel’s Core m3-7Y30, Dual Core, up to 2.6GHz processor which facilitates seamless multitasking. Moreover, it packs a competent Intel HD Graphics 615 graphics processor under the hood.
This mini laptop sports an easily readable 7-inch touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels which makes it a great choice for daily use as well as for specialist workloads. It runs on Windows 10 OS and is backed by a 6500mAh battery.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop and take advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM model for 3 days.

Get 22% Off On One Netbook One Mix 2S Yoga Pocket Laptop

Get 24% Off On One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop

Apple reportedly commences iPhone X production again due to poor iPhone XS sales

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 23, 2018

Statistics from research outfits like IDC and Counterpoint shows that Apple’s market share continues to dwindle in several markets except the US. A recent report carried by the Wall Street Journal asserts that the US company has started to produce iPhone X which was discontinued in the wake of the iPhone XS launch.

The iPhone X production was resumed due to the sales of iPhone XS and XS Max being lower than expected. Apple reportedly had an agreement made with Samsung to purchase a certain quantity of OLED screens. Unfortunately, this year’s OLED-equipped models have failed to sell up to the quantities needed to fulfill the terms of the deal. Thus, Apple is reportedly turning to last year’s model for a solution.

The iPhone X production cost is said to be cheaper to produce than the XS or XS Max since components and manufacturing equipment is cheaper. To lend credence to this is an earlier report that Apple had cut production orders for all three of its new models of iPhone due to lower than expected demand.

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Best Black Friday 2018 Tech DEALS!

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Linus

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Nov 23, 2018

Today is the day when all merchants across the globe have deals on all kinds of products. Online retailers are not an exception. In fact, the majority of sales are made online. We selected a few great tech deals from the Black Friday and we wanted to share them with you. Check out the best Black Friday tech deals 2018.

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All Black Friday Deals at Gearbest

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is probably the best cheap fitness tracker available on the market as it has plenty of features for a low price.

You can now buy it for just above $20

Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 3 for $20.79

Xiaomi 70mai Dash Cam is available for just $29.59 making it affordable and great dash camera

Buy Xiaomi 70mai Dash Cam for $29.59

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is easily one of the best budget smartphones you can buy at the moment. You can get a 4GB/64GB model for just $189.99 which is a great deal considering the fact this storage/RAM option usually costs more than $220.

Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro for just $189.99

The Xiaomi Mi A2 offers the quality of Xiaomi with stock Android and the phone can be yours for $189.99 with the COUPON: GBMP1111A2

Buy Xiaomi Mi A2 for just $189.99 with the COUPON: GBMP1111A2

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The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 may be quite an old device but it still has great specs, very good battery life and obvously, a massive screen. You can now get it for just $159.99 which is a great value.

Buy Xiaomi Mi Max 2

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite offers great specs like a Snapdragon 660, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. All those specs are packed into a nice body. You can now get the phone for just $259.99.

Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite for just $259.99

You can also get a powerful Xiaomi Mi 8 that has flagship grade specs including the Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6gb of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Black Friday price is just $369.99 with the COUPON: GBMP1116.

Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 for just $369.99 with the COUPON: GBMP1116

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The Asus Zenfone 5 is a solid midrange flagship smartphone that has a ton of premium features. You can now get it for just $315.99 with COUPON: GBMP1120

Buy Asus Zenfone 5 for just $315.99 with COUPON: GBMP1120

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Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is arguably the best phone for about $300 as it offers killers specs like Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You can now get it for just $309.99.

Buy Xiaomi Pocophone F1 for just $309.99

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The OnePlus 6 with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage costs just $369.99 with COUPON O8oNaqXc (50PCS ONLY!)

Buy OnePlus 6 with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage for just $369.99 with COUPON O8oNaqXc (50PCS ONLY!)

If you want the best of Xiaomi and one of the best flagships out there, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro can be yours for $529.99

Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro for $529.99

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is one of the best looking phones out there as it offers a full-screen design with no notch. You will be able to get it for a discounted price of $649.99.

Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

There are a lot more smartphone deals on the Gearbest top brand promotion page.

Ninebot Segway ES2 Folding Electric Scooter usually costs $489.00 at Gearbest but with you can get for just $359.99 with COUPON: GB1111ES2

Buy Ninebot Segway ES2 Folding Electric Scooter for just $359.99 with COUPON: GB1111ES2

If you are interested in Drones, the DJI MAVIC 2 Zoom is one of the best options available. You can get it for $979 with COUPON: GB1125M2Z which is $270 off the retail price.

Buy DJI MAVIC 2 Zoom for $979 with COUPON: GB1125M2Z

DJI MAVIC ZOOM 2 from EU warehouse is just $1019 with COUPON: GBZoom

If you are looking for cheaper drones, the Xiaomi Mi Drone will cost just $399 making it one of the best high-quality drones for the price.

Buy Xiaomi Mi Drone for just $399.99

Robot vacuum cleaners save a lot of time and the best ones for the price are made by Xaiomi. The prices start at 259.99 for the first generation Roborock cleaner and go up to 359.99 for the top of the line model.

These are just a couple of discounts I wanted to show you guys today and Gearbest has many new Black Friday deals. I suggest you check out the product links and the main Black Friday promotion page for the latest updates.

All Black Friday Deals at Gearbest

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Huawei P Smart 2019 official renders leaked, specifications revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 23, 2018

In the previous week, the key information on the Huawei P Smart 2019 was revealed through its FCC certification. It will be arriving as the successor of Huawei P Smart from last year. Reliable tipster Roland Quandt has shared freshly leaked official renders of the phone along with its specifications.

Just as Honor 9 Lite was rebranded as Huawei P Smart in Europe last year, the P Smart 2019 resembles with the recently announced Honor 10 Lite in specs and design. The front side of the phone that features a waterdrop is identical to Honor 10 Lite. When compared to the Honor 10 Lite, the rear shell of the P Smart 2019 bears a different design at the dual camera area.

The Huawei P Smart 2019 has a codename of Potter. It features a 6.2-inch LCD screen that offers Full HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The Kirin 710 chipset powers the smartphone. It may hit Europe in options like 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM.

There is no concrete information on the configuration of the front and rear camreas of the P Smart 2019. Presumably, it may possess 24-mgapixel front camera and 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera found Honor 10 Lite smartphone.

Read More: Huawei’s foldable phone could be called Mate F, Mate Flex, Mate Flexi or Mate Fold

The Honor 10 Lite is packed with a 3,400mAh battery. However, the P Smart 2019 could be packed with 3,320mAh battery. It is equipped with a microUSB 2.0. The Android 9 Pie OS flavored EMUI 9.0 is expected to be preinstalled on the device.

The Huawei P Smart 2019 is rumored to arrive in Europe in the next few weeks with a pricing of around 250 euros. It may hit the European markets in colors like Midnight Black and color gradient Aurora Blue.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 renders leak front and rear design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 23, 2018

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro 2 is launching on Dec. 11 in Indonesia. A YouTube video showcasing the unannounced smartphone had surfaced recently. However, it was soon taken down. Recently, an Indian site had shared the front and rear renders of the smartphone. Even though the website has taken down the post that carried the leaked renders, various tech sites have already circulated the image. The said renders are also available on SlashLeaks.

The ZenFone Max Pro M2 renders show that it features a notched screen with tall aspect ratio. The chin of the device seems to be as thick as the notch of the smartphone.

Rumors have it that the notch of the Max Pro 2 includes a softlight LED flash, a proximity sensor and an f/2.0 aperture 13-megapixel selfie camera. It is rumored to be equipped with 6.26-inch display that supports 19:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution. Both the front and rear sides of the phone are reportedly shielded by Corning Gorillas Glass layer.

The rear shell of the Max Pro M2 appears to be made out of glass. A popular tipster had recently claimed that the phone is equipped with a triple camera setup. Moreover, a misleading teaser also hinted that it has a third camera. In the renders shown above, it is quite clear that it will be featuring a dual camera setup that sits flush on the back panel of the device.

Read More: Asus ROG Phone to be Introduced in India on November 29

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is speculated to include a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a pixel size of 1.25micron. It offers features like PDAF, EIS and LED flash. The primary lens is coupled with 5-megapixel depth sensor.

A fingerprint scanner is placed on the back panel followed by the logo of the company. It is rumored to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. There is no confirmation on whether it supports fast charging. The icons present on the screen of the device suggests it could be running on stock Android OS. The Snapdragon 660 SoC is expected to power the smartphone. It may arrive with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of inbuilt storage. There is no information available on the pricing of the smartphone.

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Vivo Y95 to launch in India on November 25, could be priced around Rs. 20,000

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Jeet

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Nov 23, 2018

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has announced that it will be launching its new smartphone — Vivo Y95 — in the Indian market on 25th November. The company has already listed the smartphone on its website with ‘Notify Me’ option.

The phone was first launched in the Phillippines earlier this month for PHP 13,999, which roughly converts to Rs. 19,200. It comes in two color options — Starry Night Black and Aurora Red. In India, the phone is expected to be available for similar pricing of around Rs. 20,000 (approx. $283).

As for the specifications, the Vivo Y95 features a 6.22-inch notched IPS LCD HD+ display with 720 x 1520 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 439 octa-core processor clocked at 1.9GHz, along with Adreno 505 GPU.

It packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot which enables you to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. Coming to the optics, the device features a dual camera setup at the back – a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with LED flash and phase detection autofocus (PDAF).

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 20-megapixel camera sensor with AI Face Beauty feature and selfie flash support. It also has AR technology that lets you use a lot of unique looking stickers on your selfies.

Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth, OTG, GM Radio, GPS, GLONASS, and more. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added protection. It runs on the FunTouch OS 4.5 UI, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is powered by a 4,030mAh battery.

Honor 8C launch date for India is November 29

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 23, 2018

In May, Honor had announced the Honor 7C smartphone in India. Amazon India has started a dedicated page for the upcoming Honor 8C. It reveals that the handset will be announced on Nov. 29. This smartphone will be arriving as the successor for Honor 7C.

The Honor 8C was first announced in August in China. The 32 GB and 64 GB storage models of the Honor 8C has been available in the home market with respective pricing of 1,099 Yuan (~$158) and 1,399 Yuan (~$201). There is a possibility that the two variants may approximately cost Rs. 11,000 and Rs. 14,000.

The Honor 8C is equipped with a notched display and a glass rear. The thickness of this device is 7.98mm and it is fitted with a 6.2-inch FHD+ display that supports 19:9 aspect ratio.

Honor 8C is the first ever handset to be fueled by Snapdragon 632 SoC. The chipset that features 1.8 GHz octa-core processor powers the smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a native storage of up to 64 GB and Honor has included a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

The vertical dual camera setup of the Honor 8C has an f/1.8 aperture 13-megapixel primary sensor and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel with f/2.4 aperture. The notch of the phone is the home for 8-megapixel selfie camera. It is supported by a dedicated softlight LED flash.

Read More: Honor 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Realme 2 Pro: Specs Comparison

The Honor 8C is running on Android 8.1 Oreo OS. It is overlaid with Honor’s EMUI 8.2 custom UI. The handset receives power to last for up to days through its 4,000mAh battery on single charge. The rear shell of the smartphone is fitted with a fingerprint scanner.

In the home country, the Honor 8C is available in colors like Magic Night Black, Platinum Gold, Aurora Blue and Nebula Purple. In India, the smartphone will be Amazon Exclusive product. A leaked information that had surfaced had claimed that 64 GB Honor 8C could be priced at Rs. 15,000.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro confirmed to launch on November 27 in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 23, 2018

It’s official. Huawei has announced that the flagship Mate 20 Pro will officially go on sale in India on November 27. This goes to confirm an earlier report by IANS which tipped the device to go on sale on November 27. This was disclosed in a tweet by Huawei India.

The tweet did not reveal the price tag the model would adopt or where it would be sold. However, it is likely Huawei will partner with Amazon India for the launch of the Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 RS Porsche Design . There is no official confirmation if the Mate 20 will be making an entry alongside the duo. Amazon is already promoting the modules and from the promptional poster, Huawei will offer the Mate 20 Pro in a bundle with the Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Noise-Cancelling headphones.

The most-awaited smartphone of the year #HuaweiMate20Pro is coming to India on 27 November 2018! Tell us, which 3 features of the king of smartphones are getting you all revved up? pic.twitter.com/n02JjF1QQW

— Huawei India (@HuaweiIndia) November 21, 2018

The Mate 20 Pro is already on sale in China and Europe and the response has been massive, spurred by the sterling features the device packs. As a reminder, the Mate 20 Pro sports a 6.39-inch AMOLED display and is powered by a 7nm Kirin 980 chipset,. The device also packs a 4,200mAh battery with insanely fast 40W wired charging and 15W wireless charging (it can also reverse-charge other devices). Other features include face scanning, under the display fingerprint and three cameras – a “regular” 40MP unit, an ultra wide 20MP and an 8MP telephoto.

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Researchers invents a way to phase out chromatic aberrations aka halo effect from images

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 23, 2018

While using mobile device cameras, we have seen images with a halo effect. It can be seen on the images taken from any camera, and we can’t attach it to just smartphones. The halo effect is also present on SLRs, telescopes and other imaging devices. The halo effect is generated when a dark light spot is inclined toward the camera lens, and in response, it produces a ring-like effect around the light object. It happens when different wavelengths of light focus on the same point.

In other words, we can call this effect as a chromatic aberration, resulting in the purple halo effect. Well, the researchers at the Harvard have found a solution and has given a new “metacorrector” to rectify this issue.

The new processes comprise of a single layer surface of nanopillars, spaced less than a wavelength. It can be used to handle the phase, amplitude, and polarisation of the light. It is an effective way to minimize or fully eliminate the halo effect from images. It is quite cheaper and simpler method to correct chromatic aberrations.

It will help to years old correction technique to replace with new nanostructure engineering. It will help the images to be more refined and more precise without any purple halo effect. Although, it is a simple, efficient and cheaper method.

“You can imagine light as different packets being delivered at different speeds as it propagates in the nanopillars. We have designed the nanopillars so that all these packets arrive at the focal spot at the same time and with the same temporal width,” said Wei Ting Chen, a Research Associate in Applied Physics at SEAS and first author of the paper.

Read More: Sony announces new IMX586 image sensor with 48-megapixel resolution

Now, conventional lenses limitations won’t affect the performance, and we can go beyond boundaries. We hope in the upcoming few years, and we will see it incorporated into the new imaging systems or products. Now, the team is further refining this new tech, so that it can be used for miniature optical devices also.

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Coolpad M3 launched in China for 799 Yuan (~$115); Specifications, features and pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 23, 2018

Coolpad M3 is the latest entry-level Coolpad smartphone that has gone official in China. The smartphone has been launched silently since there is no word on its official Weibo account. The Coolpad M3 has arrived as one of the cheapest smartphones with notched display. It is packed with modest specs and comes with an affordable price tag of just 799 Yuan (~$115).

Coolpad M3 Specifications

The Coolpad M3 measures 149.3 x 72.3 x 8.95mm and it weighs 171 grams. The rear panel of the phone seems to be made out of glass which seems to reflect different hues when viewed from different angles. It is fitted with a 5.85-inch notched LCD screen that delivers 1512 x 720 pixels. It offers an aspect ratio of 19:9.

The MediaTek MT6750 chipset that includes an octa-core processor that works 1.8 GHz powers the smartphone with 4 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 32 GB and a microSD card slot for additional storage. The smartphone is backed by a 2,800mAh battery that supports 5V/2A charging.

The front-facing camera of 5-megapixel is equipped to capture beautified selfies by differentiating between facial features and skin tone of male and female. A vertical dual camera setup with an LED flash in between two sensors is placed on the backside of the phone. It includes a 13-megapixel main sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary lens.

For security, the handset is equipped with AI face recognition and rear-mounted fingerprint reader. Fingerprint sensor can be also used for launching different apps. The Coolpad M3 is preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The other features of the phone include dual SIM support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

Coolpad M3 Pricing and Release Date

The Coolpad M3 is now for reservations on China’s Jingdong Mall retailer site. The official sales of the phone will begin at 10 AM on Nov. 28. The two color variants of the Coolpad M3 are Gentleman’s Enamel (Black) and Blue Sea.

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Get The OnePlus 6 A6000 And Vivo NEX 4G Phablets At Unbeatable Prices On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 23, 2018

Deemed as one of China’s best electronics online stores, GearBest continues to offer massive discounts on some of the most popular mobile devices including smartphones, phablets, and tablets.

Staying true to its reputation, GearBest is now giving cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to get their hands on the coveted OnePlus 6 and the well-received Vivo NEX 4G phablets. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

OnePlus 6 A6000 4G Phablet

Sporting a mammoth 6.28-inch display, the OnePlus 6 garnered skyrocketing popularity among those who fancied watching their favorite videos and playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device. On the downside, the phablet didn’t come cheap.

In a bid to make the feature-laden phablet available even to those living on a tight budget, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is now offering the OnePlus 6 phablet for a heavily discounted price of just $429.99 on GearBest. This is a 29% reduction in the phablet’s steep retail price of $603.83.

While this discount is specifically valid for the midnight black color version, you can get the OnePlus 6 phablet in silk white, red and mirror black color versions as well. With only 314 pieces of the midnight black color version remaining, the promo is slated to end in 2 days.

You can follow this link to check out the phablet’s full specification and avail the discount before the promo wraps up!

Vivo NEX 4G Phablet (Global Version)

The global version of Vivo’s well-received NEX phablet has gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag on GearBest. The Vivo NEX would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, but the phablet is now available for just $619.99 on the Chinese online store.

You can extend this 31% discount even further by applying coupon code YxKIHw6M before placing your order. The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $18.94 by bringing your already lowered grand total down to only $638.93.

The discount will be valid for the black color version of the Vivo NEX phablet for a limited period of time.

You can follow this link to grab the discount and use the coupon, which is slated to expire at 21:30:00 on November 27th.

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