Here’s Your Chance To Buy Xiaomi-Branded Products At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Nov 29, 2018

Looks like Xiaomi fans are in for a treat. GeekBuying has teamed up with the Chinese electronics giant in a bid to offer a wide selection of Xiaomi-branded items at unbeatable prices.

Dubbed as ‘All Imaginations About Xiaomi Are Here,’ the promo has been split into several categories to help fans find their favorite Xiaomi products without breaking much of a sweat. We’ll shed light on some of these items and show how you can get additional discounts at the time of checking out.

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Version

Unlike its precursor dubbed the Amazfit Pace, the Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Version does not sport a round-shaped display. This new Amazfit watch is a great choice for fitness conscious people who like to keep a track of their health and monitor various activities.

While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a feature-laden smartwatch, the Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Version would set you back only $69.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 44% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $125.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code QTHQKSNL and get an extra $15 off. In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $59.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out.

You can head straight to this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the smartwatch. Note that the promo is slated to end in just 1 day.

Xiaomi SOOCAS W3 Portable Water Flosser

Designed to clean plague on your tooth surface, the SOOCAS W3 Portable Water Flosser delivers powerful pulsed water flow to ensure your teeth are cleaned efficiently after a meal. This compact and easy-to-carry device is ideal for several occasions including work, dinner etc.

While the Xiaomi SOOCAS W3 Portable Water Flosser usually carries an $83.99 price tag, you can now buy it for only $54.99 on GeekBuying. Moreover, you can extend this 35% discount by applying coupon code ZCMRAGVK during the checkout process.

The coupon helps you save an extra $9 by reducing your cart value to just $49.99. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can follow this link to grab the discount before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Mijia 360 Panoramic Camera

This tiny camera adopts numerous advanced technologies. It houses an IMX206 image sensor and packs a powerful Ambarella A12 chipset, under the hood. The camera draws its juices from a robust 1600mAh battery and is capable of producing superior quality images and videos.

While the market is brimming with top-branded cameras that boast an impressive array of features, these devices don’t come cheap. The Xiaomi Mijia 360 Panoramic Camera, on the other hand, can now be yours for just $219.99 on GeekBuying.
This is a significant 45% drop in the device’s original selling price of $399.99. But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GKB013S to get an extra $80.79 off before placing your order. The coupon reduces your grand total to just $219.99.

You can visit this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, which will be limited to only the black color version of the camera. Note that the promo is slated to end in just 1 day.

Mijia ZHIBAI Portable Anion Hair Dryer

Equipped with a powerful Mabuchi motor that delivers 1.6 cubic meters per minute of air and can instantly dry your hair, Mijia ZHIBAI Portable Anion Hair Dryer is made using UV coating. Its surface can effectively resist dirt, scratches while being extremely smooth to the touch.

Xiaomi is now offering this powerful hair dryer for a considerably lowered price of just $44.99 on GeekBuying. It is worth noting that the device usually carries a $74.99 price sticker on online and offline stores.

In addition to taking full advantage of this 40% discount, you can apply coupon code LQXIGOYF and save an extra $3. The coupon reduces your cart value to only $41.99 even before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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Mysterious Vivo phone with dual displays, triple cameras and Lunar Ring unboxed; Could it be Vivo NEX S2?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 29, 2018

The Vivo NEX S is one of the most sensational smartphones in recent times since it came with various exciting features such as huge notch-less display, under-display fingerprint scanner, pop-up selfie camera and more. A mysterious smartphone with some advanced features such as dual displays and triple rear cameras has been unboxed on YouTube channel Mrwhosetheboss. It is speculated that it could be the Vivo NEX S2.

The video claims that the mystery phone will be debuting in December but does neither reveal the name of the device nor the brand name. The unboxing video highlights the three innovative features of the phones. Even though the phone is shown in the video, it does not really reveal its exact design.

The first feature that the video talks about is the Lunar Ring. it looks like a colorful RGB LED ring that can glow for notifications. The LED ring is placed on the rear side of the phone.

The frontside of the phone is mainly occupied by the main display. The backside of the phone features another display. The rear camera system can be used for snapping selfies with the second display acting as a viewfinder. The handset does not feature a selfie shooter on the front. The design of the phone reminds us of the Nubia X dual screen smartphone that was announced at the end of the previous month.

The mystery phone is equipped with triple rear cameras that seems to be placed inside Lunar Ring. An LED flash is placed alongside it. The triple camera setup may include a 3D Time of Flight (ToF) sensor.

Read More: Nubia X dual screen phone with dual cameras, fingerprint scanners unveiled in China with ~$473 starting price

Recent rumors have suggested that Vivo is working on a smartphone with dual displays. Leaked photos of the phone have also surfaced to reveal dual display design. However, there is no official confirmation yet from Vivo. Also, there is no direct evidence to prove that the mystery phone unboxed in the above video is the successor of the Vivo NEX S.

Get Two Variants Of Nubia Red Magic Mars Gaming Smartphone On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 29, 2018

If you’re an avid gamer who fancies playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device without breaking the bank, you might want to take a gander at the Nubia Red Magic Mars gaming smartphone.
ZTE’s new gaming smartphone was announced earlier this month and is expected to hit the store shelves sometime in December. Unlike its well-received precursor that packed a Snapdragon 835 chipset, the Red Magic Mars is powered by the newfangled Snapdragon 845 chipset and it adopts a competent Adreno 560 GPU, under the hood.

This ZTE-branded gaming phone comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and you can get this model on Giztop if you’re willing to shell out $449. If you don’t mind spending $100 more, you can go for the slightly larger variant that would ship with 8GB of RAM and offer a hearty 128GB of onboard storage.

The ergonomically designed Nubia Red Magic is housed in a sturdy aluminum frame and it sports a 6-inch Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2160×1080 pixels and an edge-to-edge 2.5D NEG T2X-1 screen. It offers an aspect ratio of 18:9 and contrast ratio of 1500:1, coupled with true 1080p high-definition images for an unmatched gaming experience.
On the photography front, the Red Magic Mars houses a 16.0MP camera on the back with f/1.8 aperture and an 8.0MP front shooter with 1.12μm pixel size and f/2.0 aperture for selfies and video chatting. Moreover, it is equipped with NeoVision 7.0 Imaging Engine that comprises a dedicated professional mode to deliver SLR-like features.

The gaming phone runs Nubia Red Magic OS based on Android 9 PIe operating system. It adopts DTS Technology along with Smart Amplifier system to deliver an unmatched sound experience. Aside from that, the phone features a slew of useful sensors like Compass/ Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Ambient light sensor, and Gyroscope.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out the full specifications and buy the Nubia Red Magic Mars gaming smartphone on Giztop. Note that the delivery is estimated to be in the middle of December.

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Realme U1 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Honor 10 Lite: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 28, 2018

Oppo just announced another smartphone from its sub-brand: Realme U1. A device which comes with an amazing quality-price ratio and a brand new upper-midrange chipset: the Helio P70. Comparing it with the latest mid-rangers from other Chinese companies is definitely a good way to establish if this device is worth the money asked to get it and if it will succeed. So here we go with a comparison between Realme U1, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite, and Honor 10 Lite.

Oppo Realme U1 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Huawei Honor 10 Lite

	Oppo Realme U1	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite	Huawei Honor 10 Lite
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	154.8 x 73.6 x 8 mm, 162 grams	156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm, 169 grams	154.8 x 73.6 x 8 mm, 162 grams
DISPLAY	6.21 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.21 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI	Android 9 Pie, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 24 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.0 24 MP front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 24 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3400 mAh	3350 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 3.0	3400 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Most of the actual Chinese midrange smartphones have many things in common when it comes to aesthetics. They often come with glass backs, notched displays and flagship-like looks even though their price is affordable. In this trio, the most beautiful one, in my opinion, is Honor 10 Lite because of its smaller notch, a very high screen-to-body ratio and its availability in two different gradient color variants.

Display

You should not pay much attention to the display when you are about to choose a midrange smartphone because they always have more or less the same quality. Given the similar display size and viewing quality, it is a draw. Whatever you choose, you will get a phone with a sufficient but not so exciting screen.

Specs & Software

Given that it comes with the latest and most powerful SoC by MediaTek, the new Helio P70, Realme U1 is definitely the most interesting device. Given that Helio P60 was very close to Snapdragon 660 and Kirin 710 in terms of performance, the new Helio P70 should provide better performance than its rivals from Qualcomm and Huawei. But not that there is not a 6 GB RAM version for the Realme U1, while the other two handsets also come in the 6/64 and 6/128 GB configurations. Further, there is to mention that Honor 10 Lite is the only one to come with Android Pie out of the box. And it also features the new GPU Turbo 2.0 technology which guarantees a big performance increase with games.

Camera

If you want a superior rear camera, get the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (Honor 10 Lite is very close in terms of photo quality). But if you are looking for an amazing selfie camera, go for the Realme U1 as it features one of the best front cameras in the market and it is able to shoot detailed selfies even in low-light conditions. On the other hand, at least on the paper, the rear dual camera of the Realme U1 is disappointing.

Battery

These devices are packed with batteries which have similar capacities, so it is not easy to understand which one will last more on the paper. We will have to test the Realme U1 personally in order to establish if its bigger battery will last more, especially because we never tested the efficiency of the new MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. So, for now, we can not talk about battery life.

Price

Oppo Realme U1 just debuted in India with a listing price starting from €150/$170, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is available globally and it costs about €230/$260, and Honor 10 Lite was launched with a €210/$240 price tag. On the paper, Realme U1 is the most convincing one, but in order to give a definitive opinion, we have to test it on our own to evaluate the performance of the new Helio P70 chipset, the camera quality, and the battery life.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite goes global, starting with Ukraine on October 17

Oppo Realme U1 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Huawei Honor 10 Lite: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme U1

PROs

Great performance
Bigger battery
Amazing front camera
Affordable price

CONS

Limited availability

Huawei Honor 10 Lite

PROs

Better design
Android Pie
GPU Turbo 2.0
Borderless display
Affordable price

CONS

Smaller battery

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

PROs

Wonderful design
Affordable
Good performance
Fast charging

CONS

Nothing particular

New update brings OnePlus Type-C Bullets Earphones support and more to the OnePlus 3/3T

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 28, 2018

A new update has begun rolling out to the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. The update which comes as OxygenOS 5.0.7 brings the latest security patch, bug fixes, and support for the new Type-C Bullets Earphones.

The update is about 1.5GB in size and is rolling out incrementally to both devices. The changelog says with the new update, owners of both phones can grab the new Bullets/Bullets 2T Type-C wired earphones and it should work for them. The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T both have audio jacks but OnePlus also support audio over USB-C.

OnePlus has also added November’s security patch to the update, bug fixes, and a number of unspecified improvements.

The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T were released back in 2016. OnePlus has confirmed that both phones will get updated to Android Pie which will be their final major OS update.

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DJI Osmo Pocket leaks ahead of official release

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 28, 2018

The DJI Osmo is a gimbal with an attached camera that lets you take shake-free photos and videos. Leaked photos have revealed that the drone-maker is set to release a smaller version called the DJI Osmo Pocket.

Images of the DJI Osmo Pocket show that the portable camera gimbal can fit in your palm. In the photos above, the Osmo Pocket is shown alongside the Mavic 2 drone while the photos below show a retail version.

The retail box shows that the device’s companion app called the DJI MIMO App will work on Android and iOS devices. The camera comes in black, has a touchscreen, a couple of buttons, a scroll wheel and supports 5V/2A charging.

Apparently, the device seems to be already on sale as an unboxing video is already up on YouTube. The video says the review unit was bought from an online store and shipped overnight. The video also says the Osmo Pocket has a MicroSD card slot, a microphone, and a non-removable battery.

Apart from the unboxing video, there is also an official advert video. The ad reveals the Osmo Pocket can record 4K videos at 60fps, can shoot panorama images, has a night-shot mode, an object-tracking mode called Activetrack and an FPV mode.

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Honor Band 4 to launch in India tomorrow alongside Honor 8C smartphone

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Jeet

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Nov 28, 2018

A few months ago, in September, Honor had launched the Honor Band 4 fitness tracker in China. Now, the company has confirmed that the fitness tracker will soon make its way to the Indian market.

Honor has started teasing the launch of the fourth-generation fitness band and while no specific date has been revealed, its likely to get launched tomorrow alongside the Honor 8C.

For those who are unaware, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has scheduled a launch event in India tomorrow for the launch of Honor 8C smartphone. The phone was originally launched in China earlier this year in August as a successor of the Honor 7C.

Coming back to the Honor Band 4, the fitness tracker comes with a 0.95-inch OLED display and a 2.5D glass on top. Just like the Xiaomi’s Mi Band 3, the Honor Band 4 is also water resistant up to 50 meters and also recognises Swim strokes.

It also supports functions such as sleep tracking, exercise tracking, pedometer, continuous heart rate monitoring with Huawei TruSeen 2.0 technology, and sedentary reminder. In addition to tracking activities, the device also shows notifications on the OLED display and even offers an incoming call-mute function.

The device also comes with built-in NFC support, meaning that it can also be used to make payments. Under the hood, the fitness tracker is powered by a 100mAh battery, which the company claims can deliver standby time of up to 14 days.

As for the pricing, we’ll have to wait for the company to make an official announcement. In China, the Honor Band 4 is priced at 199 Yuan, which roughly converts to Rs. 2,000 or $29. Last year, the company had launched the Honor Band 3 in India with a price tag of Rs. 2,799 (~$40).

We expect similar pricing for the Honor Band 4 to be under Rs. 3,000. For comparison, the Xiaomi Mi Band 3, which launched in India a couple of months ago, is available for Rs. 1,999 (~$28).

Countdown Begins: Elephone PX with pop-up camera will launch on Indiegogo December 4

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 28, 2018

Chinese innovative tech company Elephone recently indicated its intentions to explore the pop-up camera design on its smartphones. Several leaks have shown the Elephone PX and U2 Pro are expected to come with the pop-up camera design. While the U2 Pro is still elusive, the company recently revealed that the Elephone PX will be heading to Indiegogo crowdfunding soon. The countdown has now begun towards the device’s launch on Indiegogo which is billed to take place on December 4, barely 7 days away.

The Elephone PX is expected with a premium design as well as a top of the pack mid-range hardware lineup. Specs wise, the device will sport a 6.34-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Elephone says both the PX and Elephone U2 will feature the company’s all-new ‘stealth camera’ technology which keeps the selfie cameras safely out of the way when not in use. The dual pop-up front camera setup is obviously the main feature on the device. It allows Elephone to trim off a large chunk of the top bezels giving the device an 89.5% screen ratio. Another dual camera is spotted on the back of the device along with the fingerprint sensor. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of storage onboard. In addition, the device will pack a 3500mAh battery and run Android 9.0 Pie oS out of the box. Elephone is also said to have installed a real-time heart rate sensor under the rear camera.

You can read more about the Elephone PX from the dedicated website for the device and even subscribe so as to get alerted when the device finally launches on Indiegogo. The device will be available at 40% during the Indiegogo campaign period. The device will come in Black and Green colours.

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

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 28, 2018

Nubia has finally announced the Red Magic Mars gaming smartphone. Compared to its predecessor that came with Snapdragon 835 chipset, the newly announced Red Magic Mars comes equipped with improved Snapdragon 845 chipset. The handset also features 10 GB of RAM. It is also equipped with shoulder buttons for better gaming experience.

The Nubia Red Magic Mars houses a 6-inch display. The LCD screen produces Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. On the edge of the phone that features the volume rocker and power, the Red Magic Mars has two touch-sensitive shoulder buttons. The smartphone is equipped with a linear motor that enables 4D Shock haptic feedback. The dual heat pipe and convection cooling technology placed inside the phone ensures that the smartphone remains cool while playing high-end games.

The Red Magic Mars is packed with a 3,800mAh battery. The handset is loaded with Android 9.0 OS with nubia Red Magic OS UI placed on top of it. On the rear side of the phone is a 16-megapixel snapper with f/1.8 aperture. On the front of the phone is an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The Red Magic Mars has stereo speakers that is coupled with support for DTS 7.1 audio.

The base model of the Red Magic Mars that features 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage is priced at 2,699 Yuan. The second variant that features 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is priced at 3,199 Yuan. Lastly, the top variant that is packed with 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage costs 3,999 Yuan. It can be bought in colors like Meteorite Black and Flame Red. There is a camouflage edition for the highest model which comes with a special fingerprint-resistant coating. The three color variants have RGB LED strip on the rear and impressive decals.

For enhanced gaming experience, users of Red Magic Mars can attach the optional Bluetooth enabled gaming controllers. There is a microphone enabled headset and a custom-made box that makes it possible to charge the phone through USB-C and listen to the music via 3.5mm audio jack simultaneously is also available for the smartphone.

Huawei Nova 4 makes appearance at brand ambassador’s birthday

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 28, 2018

Huawei has not been specific about when the Nova 4 will launch in December but it appears it isn’t concerned about hiding the phone from the eyes of the public. Today, the Nova 4 made an appearance at the birthday party of the Nova series brand ambassador.

Chinese singer and member of musical pop group TFBoys, Jackson Yee, is a brand ambassador for Huawei’s Nova series and today is his eighteenth birthday. At the elaborate birthday party which had lots of guests present and was live-streamed, Huawei’s upcoming Nova 4 also made an appearance.

Images taken from the livestream show the phone’s front and the hole in its display. As you can see, the hole which houses the front-facing camera is on the same line as the network and notification icons. The position of the hole should be less distracting compared to a notch but the phone’s software should behave the same way it does for notched phones i.e black bars at the sides when watching a video.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Gradient color back panel is actually a transparent glass panel!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 28, 2018

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 8 Lite alongside the Mi 8 Pro on September 19 with the two models coming out with premium designs. While the Mi 8 Pro is postured as a flagship continuation of the Mi 8, the Mi 8 Lite has a mid-range posture and that is reflected in the affordable pricing it adopts. The Mi 8 Lite also comes out as the first Xiaomi model to feature a gradient glass design. It comes in Dream Blue, Twilight Gold and Deep Space Gray colour variants. All three use the gradient colour hue.

Xiaomi has now revealed an interesting detail of the Mi 8 Lite rear glass panel. According to a short video shared on video sharing platform Miaopai, the Mi 8 Lite rear panel is actually a transparent glass panel when removed from the device. This leaves us wondering how the transparent glass was able to look like coloured glass when adorned on the Mi 8. The Chinese company explained that the glass has a number of tiny coatings, forming a nano-scale of different thickness on the surface. This design relies on the refractive properties of glass such that when the light hit the glass, the rays get scattered using optical properties such as interference, absorption and diffraction to give us the gradient hue. When in the open, it is a clear transparent glass but when place on top of a dark cardboard sheet, the Blue gradient hue comes through. This same principle applies for all three gradient variants the Mi 8 Lite is available in.

Despite the glass back, the Mi 8 Lite is just 7.5mm thick which means the glass isn’t very thick. Another thing, if you don’t believe this, Xiaomi has asked that you can try taking off the rear panel to confirm this. That may not be a good idea anyway, except you have got the expertise. You should check out the short video from below.

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UMIDIGI One Max officially launched with Helio P30, 128GB ROM, NFC & a big Battery

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 28, 2018

UMIDIGI has finally taken the wraps off the much-anticipated UMIDIGI One Max. The One Max is an incremental upgrade of the UMIDIGI One Pro which was launched around July this year alongside the UMIDIGI One. The pricing is consistent with UMIDIGI’s affordability rating as it is scheduled to go on presale for $179.99 from December 10.

Specs wise, the UMIDIGI One Max features a 6.3-inch 19:9 waterdrop full-screen display, driven by advanced in-cell technology. The use of water drop notch design enables the display to be expanded to achieve a 91.5% screen ratio which is pretty impressive. Apart from the high screen ratio, the One Max also goes maximum in the battery aspect as it packs a 4150mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, 15W wireless charging.

The UMIDIGI One Max is powered by a MediaTek Helio P23 processor paired with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, which should bring a smooth gaming experience for heavy users. The device also packs a massive 128GB internal storage.

On the camera end, the One Max packs a dual camera setup at the rear which is a 12MP+5MP combo. The main sensor is an OV12870 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a large 1/2.8″ optical format. The second camera is capable of capturing Bokeh photos. On the other hand, the front camera is a 16MP high-resolution selfie camera. Furthermore, the One Max features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on top of the power button. The device also comes with a dual speaker system and NFC. The One Max gets its interface from stock Android 8.1 Oreo operating system.

As stated, the UMIDIGI One Max will be up for pre-order at a presale price of $179.99 from December 10. To drum up support for the new model, UMIDIGI is conducting a giveaway which will see 10 lucky chaps go home with 10 units of the One Max for free. Each person can send in several entries to increase the chances of winning. You can join the giveaway from here.

Rumor: No notch for Nokia 6.2, Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) is the last with a notch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 28, 2018

HMD Global jumped on the notch train this year starting with the Nokia X6 which launched internationally as the Nokia 6.1 Plus. The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5 in China) came next and then the Nokia 7.1 and the Nokia X7 which will launch globally as the Nokia 8.1.

If you don’t like these phones because they have a notch, then you may be comforted to know that HMD Global will not release another phone with a notch. The info comes from Twitter account Nokia anew (@nokiamobileru) which has posted details about Nokia phones that turned out to be true.

According to the account, the Nokia 6.2, which should be the successor to the Nokia 6.1/Nokia 6 (2018) will not have a notch. Instead, it will feature an “interesting solution” as the account puts it. The rest of the tweet says “Thus Nokia 8.1 can complete the Nokia “notch parade” in the Nokia line-up”.

https://twitter.com/nokiamobileru/status/1065312634642358272

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Xiaomi Redmi 4A starts receiving MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM update

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 28, 2018

Xiaomi has finally started pushing the MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM update to Xiaomi Redmi 4A. The update is rolling out via OTA in a phased manner, users who can’t wait for OTA can download its official downloadable ROM from official Mi community forums. The new update will roll out to a broader audience after a couple of days if the phased rollout succeeds without any major bug. The MIUI 10 Global stable ROM for Redmi 4A carries significant changes and new features.

The new changes or features that have been incorporated in the MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM V10.1.1.0.NCCMIFI are a new design, natural sound system, other sound optimizations, camera improvements and much more. Particularly, Xiaomi has optimized the MIUI 10 for full-screen devices and it let content to take the front seat. It gives more clarity to content rather than the several options of the device. It has cleared a lot of clutter from the main UI of the device.

The natural sound system is another perk that users will enjoy on the new version of MIUI skin. It will help users to relax and focus on what’s important. There are many other refinements in the camera app, it features options such as AI portrait mode and several other modes. Along with the usual fixes, Xiaomi has also added improvements for clock and notes app. Almost every app has received an overhaul than the older version of MIUI.

Download link for the new ROM is now available for download. The OTA update is also rolling out to users, but it may take some few more days to reach on every unit. Also, make sure to charge your device more than 60% for smooth installation of MIUI 10 Stable update.

Update: Many users are reporting that they are unable to find any AI portrait mode on the new camera app after update.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 4A Smartphone Is Up For Grabs For Only $77.67 On LightInTheBox

Additionally, Xiaomi Redmi 4A features Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC with 3GB RAM. It is embedded with a 5.0-inch display with a screen resolution of 720×1280 pixels. It runs on MIUI 9 and is getting an upgrade to MIUI 10. It carries a single camera sensor of 13 MP on the rear while a 5 megapixel takes place on the front side. It is coupled with 32 GB of internal storage with expandable storage via hybrid SIM.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds the 36notes Smart Handwritten Notepad priced at 249 yuan (~$36)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 28, 2018

Xiaomi has officially launched the 36notes Smart Handwritten Notepad under its Youpin crowdfunding platform. The device comes with a crowdfunding price tag of 249 yuan (~$36).

The 36 Smart Handwritten Notepad is a digital notebook which translates all your paper notes and drawings into digital content in a swift manner. The things that can be scribbled on the notepad varies from texts to sketches and drawings. After writing on the notepad, you can get the digital copy of whatever has been written with the press of a single button

Earlier details released shows the digital writing pad works using electromagnetic resonance technology which helps to produce the digital prints within a single button press. It constructs a stable and precise magnetic field on the bottom of the device. Further, the magnetic fields are displaced with the help of an electromagnetic pen which captures and records the writing signal in real-time. It helps to realize the writing and later redo it if needed. The document or sketch can also be edited while in digital formal. It is possible to store the documents both online and offline. In offline storage option, the user can only store 100 pages at a time.

On the external desgn, the 36notes smart handwritten notepad is portable, lightweight and manufactured using fabric. There is also a storage for the pen. As stated, the device is available for funding on Xiaomi Youpin for 249 yuan (~$36). It is expected to start shipping on January 7, 2019.

Realme U1 selfie-centric smartphone powered by MediaTek Helio P70 SoC launched, pricing starts at Rs. 11,999 ($170)

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Jeet

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Nov 28, 2018

Former Oppo sub-brand Realme has today launched its latest smartphone in the Indian market — Realme U1. This is the first smartphone in the company’s new U-series of phones, focused on the selfie-centric users.

The smartphone, which is touted by the company as “India’s SelfiePro”, will be available for purchase in India through Amazon. It comes in three color options — Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, and Fiery Gold.

As for the pricing and availability, the 3GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 11,999 (~$170) while the 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 14,999 (~$212). It will go on sale from 5th December with a few offers from Reliance Jio, SBI Bank, and no-cost EMI option.

The phone comes with a shiny back with diffraction grading as the device has 13 layers of Laminated Technology, which the company calls Light Pillar Design.

The Realme U1 boasts a 6.3-inch Full HD+ dewdrop display with screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 90.8 percent screen-t0-body ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen offers 450 nits of brightness and 1500:1 contrast ratio.

It is the world’s first smartphone to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 chipset. It is built by TSMC using their 12nm FinFET technology and features Cortex-A73 and Cortex A53 cores in the same 4+4 arrangement, coupled with ARM Mali-G72 GPU.

The phone comes in two memory configurations — 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

The highlight of the smartphone is the camera module. It features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. It comes with AI Photography and AI Beautigy+ features for enhancing the photography experience.

It supports Studio Portrait Lighting, Super Vivid 2.0 and AI Scene Detection as well as slow-motion video recording feature. The company revealed that the slo-mo video will also be rolled out to Realme 2 Pro by the end of this year.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and features like Smarter Groupfi for taking group selfies. It also supports AI Front Unlock feature that is claimed to unlock the phone in just 0.1 seconds.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. The phone is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with ColorOS 5.2 on top and is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.

Along with the Realme U1, the company has also launched a couple of accessories. It has launched the Realme U1 Iconic Case protective cover and the Realme Buds earphones, both priced at Rs. 499 (approximately $7).

Xiaomi Xiao AI Bluetooth Speaker Portable Edition is now available for only 49 Yuan

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 28, 2018

At the launch event of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3, Xiaomi had launched the Xiao AI Bluetooth Speaker Portable Edition in China. Since Nov. 19, the speaker has been available for reservations on Xiaomi Mall. Over 90,000 users have reserved the new portable Bluetooth speaker from Xiaomi. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has made it available for buying with an affordable price tag of 49 Yuan. Even though it is a mini speaker, it produces impressive audio output. Since it is equipped with Xiao AI assistant, it can be controlled with voice commands.

The round-shaped Xiao AI Bluetooth Speaker Portable Edition is a lightweight device since it weighs 52 grams only. It is smaller than the Mi AI Speaker Mini which is the other compact speaker from the company.

Xiaomi claims that the size and weight of the speaker is almost same as an egg. It is so small that it can be easily fit into the pocket. There is a lanyard slit available on the speaker to carry it conveniently. The waterproof built makes it convenient to use in places where it is exposed to water.

Users of the Xiao AI Bluetooth Speaker Potable Edition can talk to it to get information on the weather, dollar exchange rate, control other smart devices, and so on. The AI assistant can be used by pressing the voice button on the speaker. It has an inbuilt microphone that can used for accessing Xiao AI assistant and for making hands-free phone calls.

With DRC dynamic compression algorithm, the portable produces undistorted sound. The speaker is equipped with small diameter large magnetic circuit design. Even though it is a compact device, it is promises strong bass performance.

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The Xiao AI Bluetooth Speaker Portable Edition carries support for Bluetooth 4.2 that offers connectivity range of 10 meters. It is packed with a 480mAh battery which can be charged through the microUSB port. The battery promises a standby time of 45 days and 4 hours of continuous music playback. The device is only available in white color. There is no information on the international availability of the speaker.

Get Top-Branded Earphones And Headphones At Unbeatable Prices On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 28, 2018

Music lovers who fancy escaping from the outside world, losing themselves in their favorite music oftentimes resort to using earphones.
While the market is rife with all sorts of earphones that you can use to eliminate the loud noises around you and just enjoy your favorite music, these devices don’t come cheap. In fact, a high-end earphone would normally set you back a pretty penny on online as well as offline stores. But that’s about to change.

As part of its latest campaign dubbed ‘Surprise Price Xmas’, Banggood is offering a wide selection of earphones and headphones at unbeatable prices. The Chinese online store is giving buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process. Continue reading for more details.

The aforesaid promo has been split into multiple categories in a bid to facilitate the search process. The first segment called ‘TWS Earphone’ features numerous earphones, with a few carrying heavily discounted price tags.

For the sake of an instance, the Huawei Honor Flypods Earphone that usually sells for $179.99 is now up for pre-order carrying a lowered price sticker of only $159.99. You can even extend this 11% discount by applying coupon code 15earbud at the time of checking out.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $24 by bringing your already lowered grand total further down to just $135.99 even before you click on the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button. You can use the same coupon to get an extra 15% off on earphones included in this promo.

The next categories called ‘Sports Earphone’ and ‘Wired Earphone’ are also brimming with high-end earphones. While the ‘Sports Earphone’ section features a slew of well-received earphones from brands like Blitzwolf, Bakeey, and Ipipoe, the ‘Wired Earphone’ section is crammed with earphones that can be connected to an audio device using a cord.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on top-branded headphones that don’t cost a bomb, you can head straight to the last category called ‘Headphone.’

This segment comprises feature-laden headphones from Bakeey, Zealot and other popular brands. More importantly, you can get big discounts on select headphones included in this section.

If you’re interested in checking out the rest of the products, you can visit the promotion page by following this link.

Check Out Banggood’s Collection Earphone Christmas Sale

Cubot AD36 aromatherapy diffuser air humidifier launched for €29.99

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 28, 2018

In order to tackle the skin problems in winters, Cubot is here with all new AD36 aromatherapy diffuser air humidifier. It will help your skin to revive from becoming dry and getting peeled off. It will also resist various kind of skin problems and fight winter incompatibility.

Features of Cubot AD36

All new Cubot AD36 aromatherapy diffuser air humidifier is portable, easy to move from room to room. It is crafted out of classic woody design to make it look like an original ornament. It is easily portable diffuser air humidifier which you can place anywhere in your house. Cubot AD36 is anti-skid as there’s grip on the bottom to hold it from minor pushes. It is made up of PP material which is environmentally friendly and harmless to a woman and pregnant women.

It can help you to sleep comfortably with less than 35dB sound without any obstruction. Its natural design allows it to carry timer settings and seven colors LED night lights. You can set the appropriate timer to turn off the humidifier. Even, warm night lights will help you protect your eyes from bright colors. You can choose a single color or can turn on color rotation feature.

Along with the physical aspects like design, buttons and LED, it can hold high capacity oil diffuser to decorate offices, spa, bathroom, living room, and other areas. You can place this beautiful diffuser on table tops, counter, desk or anything relevant from where it won’t skip. It can also act as a decorative material for your place along with its primary function of deodorizing the air.

There’s also a 400 ml water tank to humidify the air help you resist the cough and cracked skin. You can turn on its fog mode for intermittent fog upto 6 hours. Even though, you can set a timer for 1 hour, 3 hours or 6 hours.

So, get ready to relieve fatigue and refresh yourself with the Cubot AD36 humidifier. It will bring you to more comfortable sleep with 20-35 dB sound operating frequency. You can buy this useful product from Amazon at the price of €29.99.

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China-based Comio shuts down operations in India, Country CEO blames parent company

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Jeet

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Nov 28, 2018

Comio, a China-based smartphone manufacturer, has shut down its operations in India effective immediately, just about a year later it started its operations in one of the largest smartphone markets in the world. The company has confirmed that it will seize to exist and close the entire operations by February 2019 after settling all pending issues.

Comio India has also filed a police complaint against its Chinese parent company Topwise Communications for closing its operations immediately without honoring the commitments and withdrawing their after-sales services.

The development comes to light after the Comio India CEO Sanjay Kalirona shared an email to all of their distribution channels stating that the company has been forced to shut down its India operations. He revealed that the company was forced down this path following lack of capital investment from the parent company.

Citing lack of support from the Chinese promoters and some personal reasons, Sanjay Kalirona announced that he had stepped down from the Board of the Company, though he continued to work as the CEO. He says that the Chinese management and himself decided to close Comio India operations and at the end of October and planned to settle all pending issues in the next three to four months.

He further adds that the company also decided to continue the after-sale service operations for another one year. However, he alleged that all the Chinese team members left India in the first week of November abruptly, and asked the team in India to shut down its operations immediately.

After the brand’s arrival in the Indian market last year, the company had projected to sell about one million units of Comio branded smartphones in India by March 2018. However, the company was able to sell almost nine lakh devices in its one-year journey.

Last year, in November, Comio had revealed that it is going to establish its India R&D operations and had also started assembling its smartphone models in the country locally and planned to strengthen. It was also planning to establish its brand presence with a network of 30,000 retailers, 800 distributors, and over 800 after-sales touch points.