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OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Looks Really Beautiful in our Hands On!

The Thunder Purple Oneplus 6T turned out to be the first gradient color model from the company. We know that OnePlus tried a lot of gradient options with the OP6, but couldn’t finalize one for release. However, it looks like this particular purple hue turned out to be good enough for their standards. So for those OnePlus fans who thought they missed out on a gradient back, this is definitely a welcome surprise.

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We got our hands on with this particular version recently and the phone looks absolutely gorgeous. The color tone is softer than what we saw in the official renders and the transition from a blackish blue hue to a pinkish purple is seamless. What makes the Thunder Purple variant even more special is that there aren’t any other colors available for the 6T right now. The two other variants are both black, namely Midnight Black with a matte finish and Mirror Black with a high gloss finish. We are familiar with both since they are exactly the same finishes as seen on the older OnePlus 6 model.

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In case you are wondering, the iconic ‘S’ line seen on the midnight black edition is also present on this gradient version. So the Thunder Purple variant has a similar matte finish. Also, the gradient color continues to the curved sides of the phone. So the power button is black while the alert slider gets a black hue.

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Needless to say, the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple is definitely one of the fanciest color options from the company so far. The RED Limited Edition OP6 was also beautiful, but we’ve got no details about a similar variant for the 6T so far.

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Unfortunately, the Thunder Purple variant seems to be exclusive for China for the time being. That shouldn’t stop you from getting one though. Giztop has listed the phone for purchase online and in stock. Check it out if interested from here!

What do you think of this OP6T variant?

 

ZMI Travel Assistant Z1 goes on sale for ¥499 (~$72)

A few months ago, ZMI, one of the company’s Xiaomi‘s partner known for manufacturing power banks announced its first phone – a feature phone actually that doubles as a translator and also works as a portable hotspot device. Called the ZMI Travel Assistant Z1, the device is now available for purchase.

ZMI Travel Assistant Z1

The ZMI Travel Assistant Z1 has a candy bar design with a 2.8-inch color display and a T9 keypad. Its selling point is its AI translation feature which provides real-time voice translation from Chinese to up to 16 different languages.

The Xiao AI assistant can also set reminders, answer questions, set alarms, and can be used to control connected Mijia smart devices. It also has access to an online library of audiobooks and music.

The ZMI Travel Assistant Z1 supports 4G LTE and can double as a portable hotspot, connecting up to 10 devices. It also has GPS, a 2MP rear camera with flash and a 5,000mAh battery with reverse charging. There is a hybrid SIM slot for two nano SIMs or a SIM and a memory card (32GB max). The ZMI Travel Assistant also has a USB-C port, a feature missing on a lot of mid-range smartphones.

READ MORE: Xiaomi crowdfunds a cheap Feature Phone with Wi-fi, 4G and real-time voice translation

Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition & Mi MIX 2S also receive Night Mode camera feature

Yesterday we reported that the Mi 8 Pro would get the Mi MIX 3‘s Night Mode based on details found in its internal test firmware. Now details have surfaced that the feature is also present in the internal test firmware files of the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer and the Mi MIX 2S.

The feature is being pushed out as an update to those running a closed beta version of MIUI 10. A screenshot has revealed that the update is a little over 300MB in size. The feature should be available to more people later when it leaves closed beta.

Night Mode MI MIX 2S

Xiaomi‘s CEO, Lei Jun promised that the night mode camera feature of the Mi MIX 3 would be made available to other flagships. And less than two weeks following the launch of the flagship, Xiaomi’s R&D team is already pushing out the feature to four phones already albeit in closed beta.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro with SD636 SoC and four cameras launched in Indonesia

UMIDIGI kicks off 11.11 Global Shopping Festival with many new offers and deals

As the shopping day is nearing, various brands and retailers in China are getting prepared for the 11.11 sale event. Similarly, UMIDIGI has kicked off discounts and new offers for 11.11 Global Shopping Festival. This year, UMIDIGI is here with some special discounts and several bargains for their fans. Users can avail these discounts at Aliexpress or Gearbest online stores.

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UMIDIGI has lined up several giveaways, discounted products, and promotional offers. The Chinese electronics maker will offer a discount almost on every product, with the maximum discount of over $100. At the 11.11 global sale festival, UMIDIGI products will be at their lowest record prices.

UMIDIGI is hosting few giveaways of A3 and Uwatch smartwatches. They have paired up 20 units of UMIDIGI A3 and 60 units of Uwatch for Giveaways which are slated to end on November 9th. You can have a look at the promo of the event sale below:

Several products such as UMIDIGI A3, Uwatch, Z2 Pro, Z2 Pro, Z2 series and One series will be available at huge discounts at 11.11 Global sale event.

Further, there are some special coupons, which will reduce the overall price of the product during checkout on Gearbest. Users can use these UMIDIGI coupons at Gearbest:

  • UMIDIGI Z2 PRO   coupon:GB$MPZ2PRO
  • UMIDIGI One         coupon: GB$MPONE 
  • UMIDIGI One Pro  coupon:GB$MPONEPRO 
  • UMIDIGI Z2 SE      coupon:GB$MPZ2SE 

Read MoreBuy UMIDIGI Z2 Pro 4G Phablet For Only $319.99 On GearBest

These coupons are limited to 100 units, so you need to hurry up if you want to grab some good discount on UMIDIGI products on the sale day.

Also, don’t forget to join the UMIDIGI A3 and UMIDIGI Uwatch giveaway.

Get Graphene Heated Neck Wrap at just $33 for pain relief and physical therapy

Are you using your laptop or other computing machines for long hours and have a stiff neck issue? Then the Graphene Heated Neck Wrap is best suited for you. The new Neck wrap helps to warm up your neck with the help of far infrared and electromagnetic waves which are usually invisible to the human eye. Its thinness and flexibility is a significant pro that the new Graphene heated neck pack carries.

It is the best gift to your body during winters as it helps to relax you with a comfortable level of heat. Further, it provides better circulation and is safe to use. Anyone, like students, workers who use laptops or those who have computer neck can use it. There are plenty of useful features that the Neckband offers. There are many reasons to use the Graphene heated neck bank.

Features of Graphene Heated Neckband:

Physical therapy and pain relief: It can relieve you from constant neck pain as graphene heating film it uses carries the same wavelength as of human body.

Adjust Temperature as per need:

A user can control the temperature, and it gives an ability to customize for need.

Compatibility and Power Usage: 

It uses a 5 volt DC to run, means you can use any mobile phone charger, power bank or PC to power it up. It can be used anywhere, while traveling, working, studying, etc. You can keep enjoying it without any issue.

Comfortable and personalized fit:

It fits just in the right place and carries ergonomic design. It can work without awkward positioning and any discomfort.

Safe to use:

It has some self-timer and is quite easy to use. You can set the timer to 1 hour or less for automated operation. Also, it doe not cause any electromagnetic radiation.

In order to use it, you need to connect the power cable aka USB cable to the metal part on the right side of the band, and you’re ready to go. Now, at its opening, there are terminal ports where you can connect and disconnect the cables. So, while washing, you can disconnect it and can completely wash it without any issue.

You can even use it while sleeping and can set a timer of 60 minutes. The graphene’s flexibility and less power consumption is a major pro. It will help you to keep warm and will help with circulation when you’re sitting idle.

Buyers can get it from Amazon at the price of $33.99.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A now available via open sale in India

Earlier this year, in September, Xiaomi launched Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones in the Indian market. Now almost two months after their launch in India, Xiaomi has announced that both the phones will be available for purchase in India via open sale.

The Redmi 6A with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage model is now available for purchase for Rs. 6,999 (~$97) through Amazon and Mi.com, while the 16GB internal storage model will be available from 14th November. It comes in three color options — Blue, Gold, and Rose Gold.

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On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 is available for purchase exclusively through Flipkart and Mi.com. The 3GB RAM and 64GB storage model is priced at Rs. 9,499 while the 32GB storage model costs Rs. 7,999 (~$111). It comes in four colors —  Black, Rose Gold, Blue, and Gold.

The Redmi 6 and 6A both come with a 5.45-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. While the Redmi 6 is powered by MediaTek‘s Helio P22 octa-core processor, the Redmi 6A runs on Helio A22 quad-core chipset.

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 features a 12MP + 5MP dual cameras on the back with LED flash, 1.25μm pixel size, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, and EIS. On the front side, there’s a 5MP snapper with f/2.2 aperture for taking selfies and video calling.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS + GLONASS. It runs Android Oreo-based MIUI and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

 

Read More: Xiaomi’s Lei Jun: I didn’t vote in favor for the company’s IPO, plans to release 5G Phones in March-April 2019

 

The Xiaomi Redmi 6A comes with a single 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, and EIS. It features a 5MP front-facing shooter with a f/2.2 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. It too runs on Android Oreo-based MIUI 9.6 and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ and Note 9 to get Android Pie-based ‘One UI’ in January

At its developer conference, along with showcasing its foldable display device, Samsung also unveiled ‘One UI’ — it’s new design language for the custom user interface skip for Samsung’s devices.

During the announcement of One UI, the company also revealed that it will begin beta testing of Android Pie-based One UI for select devices later this month in US, Korea, and Germany. It should roll out to other European and Asian countries at some later point.

The devices that will receive the update includes Galaxy S9, S9, and Note 9. While open beta will be available from this month, the public release of the One UI for the mentioned device will take place in January 2019.

Android Pie-based One UI for Samsung phones

Comparing to the Samsung Experience UX which requires two hands to operate, the new One UI is claimed to have been built for a “more natural and comfortable” one-handed use cases. Samsung said that it has been working on the new experience for the past year, and the prime target is to make the interface less cluttered.

The focus of Samsung One UI is on keeping the most relevant content in the most useful place — bottom of the screen. All of Samsung’s apps have adopted a bottom bar layout for smaller navigation elements alongside larger header elements. Menus also pop-up at the bottom of the screen instead of the center.

During the SDC 2018 Keynote, Jee Won Lee, Senior Designer of UX Design at Samsung, said:

With One UI, now you see only the essential features related to the task you are carrying out. It’s a continuous and fluid experience where the necessary buttons appear when you need them and gently disappear when you don’t.

The South Korean company has also introduced a system-wide Night Mode that enables a dark, AMOLED-friendly theme throughout the UI and Samsung’s apps. The new Samsung One UI will also theme itself to match the color of the phone, similar to what Samsung offered on Galaxy Note 9 with its new S-Pen.

 

Read More: Samsung to launch phones with notched display; showcases U, V, and O shaped notch designs

 

Along with that, some Android Pie-based features, including gesture-supported navigation are likely to be a part of the One UI for the devices that’ll receive Android Pie update in January next year. It seems that we’ll have to wait for the Android Pie-based Samsung One UI to make debut in January to see what it actually brings to the table and how it performs.

Qualcomm directed to license patents to other competitors by the US court

In a recent ruling by a US court, Qualcomm has been directed to license patents to other competitors in the market. In a bid to end the monopoly of Qualcomm, a US federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the chip maker must license its technologies to competitors like Intel and others.

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Well, it is not a final verdict, US court has given a preliminary ruling in an antitrust lawsuit against the Qualcomm by FTC (Federal Trade Commision) in 2017. The verdict came after 30 days of the requested timeline from Qualcomm and FTC last month.

Federal Judge Lucy Koh in the US District Court of California said Qualcomm must exchange the license with its competitors in a bid to create an environment of competition rather than monopoly. Well, whatever the reason is, consumers are going to benefit from the latest ruling by the US court.

In addition, Judge said not obliging with the preliminary ruling would obstruct or limit competition of the patented components. She added, Qualcomm’s refusal to license patents to competitors like Intel and Samsung was to maintain its monopoly. The ruling didn’t affect the core parts of FTC’s case against Qualcomm. The trial of FTC and Qualcomm is set to begin in January next year. It is going to be the most important case in the past some years by antitrust enforcers against a company accused of monopoly.

Both sides are also willing to settle the dispute as they jointly asked for an extension of 30 days before ruling. But it seems, the settlement didn’t go ahead as the ruling is here and no more advancement has taken place in this case.

Well, whatever goes in the court, it should be for the benefit of the end user.

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Google introduces In-app Updates API, allowing to update Apps while in use

In order to give users and Android developers more controls to ensure the App compatibility across all devices, Google has added new In-app Updates API to the Android system. Google has introduced new tools and features at Android Developer Summit. Google has added widely requested features in the latest In-app Updates API.

The new API gives developers two new ways to update the apps: flexible and immediate. In flexible app update function, it allows Android users to keep using the app even while it is being updated. Though there’s a catch, the app downloads the update when a user is using it, but it gets installed when you reopen the app.

In the second immediate option, users are given a full-screen update message for forcefully updating their apps. The prompt comes when the user starts an app, they must update it before using it.

Talking about the recent updates, Android product management, and developer relations Stephanie Saad Cuthberston said, “This is something that developers have asked us for a long time is — say you own an app and you want to make sure the user is running the latest version.”

Further adding, Google director of engineering Aurash Mahbood said, the new API is under tests for Google Chrome.

Google also rolled out Instant discovery that allows to easily adopt the new kind of apps. Even Google has increased the limit of Instant Apps to 10 MB for Try Now button on the Play Store.

Along with the new updates API, Google official rolled out support for foldable devices on the eve of celebrating ten-years of Android. Well, despite the announcement, there’s no exact time given by Google as to when we will see the API working on Android devices.

Overall, it’s a good package of announcements that Google went live at Android Developers summit. Along with users, App developers will also benefit from the latest In-app updates API.

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Buy Huawei Honor V10 Smartphone For Just $279 On Giztop

Huawei made the long-awaited Honor View 10 smartphone available to the public this year in January. The phone instantly became a massive hit among Xiaomi fans worldwide after hitting the store shelves.


If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the well-received smartphone from Xiaomi at an unbeatable price, we got good news for you. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the Honor V10 has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price tag on Giztop.

Before we divulge more details about the aforesaid discount, let us take a gander at the awe-inspiring features that make the Huawei Honor V10 an irresistible smartphone. First off, it sports an eye-catching 5.99-inch IPS LCD screen, FHD+ (1080×2160 pixel) display with Face Unlock.

Moreover, it packs a powerful Kirin 970 AI CPU Octa-core i7 co-processor along with a Mali G72 MP12 GPU, under the hood. It comes with 4GB/ 6GB/8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 64GB/128GB of onboard storage so that you have enough space to save your favorite content.
On the photography front, the Honor V10 houses a 20.0MP+16.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 13.0MP front-mounted camera for self-portraits and face-to-face video chatting. It runs on EMUI 8.0-based Android 8.0 Oreo OS and is backed by a 3750mAh battery with 5V/4.5A quick charge.

The phone comes with a slew of useful sensors including accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It is up for grabs in 3 color versions including aurora blue, black, and gold.

While a feature-rich smartphone from a leading brand would normally set you back a pretty penny, the Huawei Honor V10 smartphone can now be yours for a dropped price of $279 on Giztop. This is a considerable reduction in the device’s original selling price of $499.

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

Realme expands to Malaysia, launches Realme 2, 2 Pro, and Realme C1

Oppo’s sub-brand Realme, which started off as an online-online brand in the Indian market, is focusing on expanding its presence to other countries. After foraying in the Indonesian market last month, the company has now entered Malaysia.

Realme has launched three smartphones in Malaysia — Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro and Realme C1. Just like in India, the pricing of all three devices in the Malaysian market is pretty aggressive, which could help the company gain popularity in the new market.

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The entry-level phone — Realme C1 is priced at RM449, which roughly converts to $108. The Realme 2 is priced at RM599 (approximately $144) for the 3GB RAM model while the 4GB RAM model costs RM699, roughly $168.

The Realme 2 Pro starts at RM899 (approximately $217) for the base model with 4GB RAM while the 6GB RAM model costs RM949, roughly $229. The top-end model with 8GB RAM is priced at RM1099, which roughly converts to $265.

In Malaysia, the Realme smartphones will be available for purchase through the company’s official online store as well as through Lazada Malaysia and Shopee Malaysia. While Realme 2 Pro will be available during 11.11 Sale, the Realme 2 will go on sale from November 24. The Realme C1 will be available from at a discounted rate of RM399 (approx. $96) from November 22 to December 22.

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The Realme 2 Pro is the company’s most expensive phone so far. It comes with a 6.3-inch “dewdrop” Full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 AIE processor and runs on Android Oreo-based ColorOS. It features a 16MP + 2MP dual-camera setup at the rear, and a 16MP selfie camera. it is powered by a 3,500mAh capacity battery.

The Realme 2 features a 6.2-inch HD+ notched display and runs on Snapdragon 450 octa-core chipset. It comes with a 13MP + 2 MP dual-camera setup at the rear and an 8MP snapper on the front. Running on Android Oreo, the phone’s USP is its large 4,230mAh battery.

 

Read More: Realme increases pricing for its Realme 2 and Realme C1 smartphones in India

 

The company’s entry-level smartphone — Realme C1, features a 6.2-inch notched display with 1520 x 720 HD+ resolution and runs on the same octa-core Snapdragon 450 chipset. It comes equipped with a 13MP + 2MP dual-camera setup on the back and a 5MP snapper on the front. It runs Android Oreo and is powered by a 4,230mAh battery.

Buy Xiaomi HUAMI AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 For Just $144.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

If you’ve explored the vast wearable market, you’re probably familiar with the Amazfit brand. With a reputation for making activity trackers that are simplistic but stylish, the brand launched the second version of its well-received smartwatch under the caring wing of Xiaomi back in 2017.


The device officially bearing the Amazfit Smart Sports Watch 2 moniker was launched alongside an Amazfit Smart Sports Watch 2S Premium Edition variant. Nearly a year after hitting the store shelves, the English version of the smartwatch has gone up for sale at a discounted price on GeekBuying.

We’ll not only shed light on the aforesaid discount but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without wasting time, let us head straight to the details.

The English version of the Xiaomi HUAMI AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores and offline shops, but you can now buy it at an unbeatable price of just $162.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 42% drop in the device’s original asking price of $279.99.
Aside from that, you can apply coupon code DDPDOCYC to get an extra $75 off while checking out. In other words, you can bring your already reduced grand total further down to just $144.99 simply by using the aforesaid coupon before placing your order. Also, here is a coupon code FTUTPGHR for all overseas to get the AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 at $152.99

An absolute bargain at this price, the AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 sports an easily readable 2.5D capacitive touchscreen display with an HD resolution of 320 x 300 pixels. Moreover, it has Corning Gorilla glass material on top for added protection.

Moreover, the watch features a hand polished ceramic bezel that mirrors the captivating gloss, while the hardness of the ceramic keeps the watch safe from scratches. The watch uses stainless steel buttons for a convenient control.

You can even connect the watch to your smartwatch using the new Amazfit V2.0 or Mi-Fit app and sync and update all your activity data to your smartphone so that you can access it anywhere. Furthermore, it is 50m waterproof and can be worn even while swimming.

If the AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 has stirred your interest, you can head straight to this link to check out its full specification and avail the discount. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Honor Magic 2 sold out in China the same day it went on sale

Last month, Honor announced its latest smartphone — Honor Magic 2, the successor of the Honor Magic launched in 2016. The Magic 2 was much-awaited because of its sliding mechanism design that enables the company to offer a higher screen-to-body ratio.

After announcing the phone in October, the company made the device available for purchase in China on 6th November through online as well as offline channels. Now, the company has announced through Weibo that the phone has been sold out.

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In the photos shared by the company, we can see that people lined up at Honor‘s Experience Stores across China to purchase the Honor Magic 2 smartphone. The company also announced that it achieved very good sales number for the online sale but haven’t revealed those numbers. Further, Honor added that it won the title of the best sales for a new product among 4,000 other products.

In terms of design, the phone has a sliding screen that adopts five tracks to offer sturdiness over time along with an unmatched sliding experience. The Honor Magic 2 flaunts a 6.39-inch Full HD AMOLED display bearing a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the device packs the company’s own Kirin 980 CPU ARM Cortex A76 octa-core processor, which is paired with Mali-G76 MP10 GPU. The handset packs either 6GB or 8GB RAM along with 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.

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The smartphone boasts a triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 16MP f/1.8 RGB sensor, a 24MP f/1.8 Monochrome sensor, and a 16MP super wide-angle f/2.2 sensor. The cameras are packed with tons of features such as scene recognition (more than 1500 scenes), HDR wide-angle photography with night mode, AIS, AR mode, studio level 3D portrait mode and even 480fps slow-motion recording.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 16MP f/2.0 camera and two 2MP f/2.4 depth-sensing camera sensors. There’s also an IR 3D face unlock system, in case you don’t want to use the in-display fingerprint scanner.

The phone runs on Honor’s Magic UI 2.0 which is based on Android Pie operating system. The phone also comes with an advanced AI Assistant called YOYO that packs tons of features, including a feature similar to Google’s Duplex. It is fuelled by a 3,400mAh battery with 40W fast charging support that is dubbed as Magic Charge.

 

Read More: Honor V20 and mysterious Huawei VCE-AL00/TL00 phone spotted on CMIIT and 3C

 

In China, the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version costs ¥3799 (approx. $545) while the 8GB RAM + 128 storage model retails for ¥4299 (approximately $616). The 8GB RAM + 256GB version is priced at ¥4799, which roughly converts to $688. The Honor Magic 2 comes in three colors —  Gradient Red, Gradient Blue, and Gradient Black.

Kirin 980 die shot reveals its internal design

The Kirin 980 chipset that powers the Huawei Mate 20 series of flagship phones and the Honor Magic 2 is a smaller 7nm chipset compared to the 10nm Kirin 970 SoC. To be precise, the Kirin 980 is 30 percent smaller than its predecessor. A die shot of the new chipset has been surfaced to reveal the placement of its different components.

The HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC measures only 74.13mm2. The top-left corner of the SoC features Mali G76MP10 graphics. It promises 50 percent better performance than the predecessor Mali-G72 MP12 available on the Kirin 970. The Kirin 980 is the first SoC from HiSilicon to adopt new DynamicIQ technology by ARM which makes it possible to build chipsets with versatile designs.

The quad-core Cortex A76 CPUs arranged in two pairs are attached the DynamicIQ Shared Unit (DSU). The offer different processing speeds of up to 2.6 GHz and 1.92 GHz. Each core of both the pairs are equipped with 512KB private L2 caches.  On the either sides of the DSU is the quad-core Cortex A55 that can function at up to 1.8 GHz. The 4MB L3 cache is also attached to the DSU. The above image also shows the placement of the LPDDR4X RAM controllers. The Kirin 980 is the first SoC to feature 2,133Mhz memory.

Kirin 980 die shot

The above image was shared by Chiprebel and the different components on it were labelled by AnandTech. What’s interesting about the layout is that the dual-core NPU unit for handling AI tasks cannot be seen. It should be present on the chip, but its position could not be identified. According to Huawei, the NPU unit of the Kirin 980 is two times faster than that of Kirin 970.

The recently unveiled smartphones such as Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, Mate 20 RS Porsche Design and Honor Magic 2 are all powered by the Kirin 980. The performance of the Kirin 980 powered Mate 20 series phones is such that the top 3 positions of the on the list of AnTuTu’s best performing Android smartphones for October is led by Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X.

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Ulefone Armor 3T Walkie-Talkie rugged phone crowd funding achieves 538%

Ulefone is preparing another fantastic device, which is quite useful for some users. Ulefone Armor 3T Walkie Talkie is a rugged phone and carries military grade certifications. The world’s first rugged walkie-talkie smartphone has got a lot of appreciation in terms of funding at the crowdfunding platform, Indiegogo.com. It has achieved over 538% of crowdfunding, as its usefulness has been recognized by the folks.

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Another reason behind its popularity is its ruggedness which is certified by different certifications. It carries IP68/IP69K protection and military standard MIL-STD-810G certifications. It can handle 2 hours of immersion in 2-meter deep water or 24 hours of submission in 1 meter of concrete.

Regarding specs, Ulefone Armor 3T  is powered by Helio P23 octa-core processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. It carries NFC, Google Pay, fingerprint sensor and face unlock. In-camera department, there’s a 21-megapixel rear camera and a 13-megapixel camera on the front side. In order to sustain for a longer time on a single charge, Ulefone has added a large 10300 mAh battery.

It is a revolutionary phone with interchangeable intercom supporting 1W/2W hardware of frequency 400-470 MHz. It’s a true offline feature and need not have any online connection for it to work. Although, for better sound, Ulefone has added dual front speakers for clear and loud sound. It can handle the pressure of upto 57kPa for 4 hours.

Further, there are many professional sensors like compass, bubble level, Pic hanging, Height measurement, Heart rate sensor, Pressure, plumb bob, magnifier and many more.

It will run on Android 8.1 Oreo and supports all the major features in standard Android phones. The specs are similar to the Ulefone Armor 3 but it does not any carry walkie-talkie function. Those, who are not interested in the walkie-talkie feature of Armor 3T, can grab the predecessor, Armor 3 at the price of $259 from banggood.

Ulefone Armor 3T is for those, who often go outside for adventure and have chances of breaking their phones. It is the best bet if you’re looking for a rugged phone that too with some good specs and at a reasonable price.

The Bakeey M30 Smart Watch Goes Up For Pre-Order Carrying A Dropped Price Of $13.99 On Banggood

Touted as the long-awaited big-screen pressure smart bracelet from Bakeey, the M30 is a multi-functional, intelligent smartwatch that has now gone up for pre-order bearing a heavily discounted price on Banggood.


We’ll not shed light on the aforesaid discount that you can avail on the M30 but also divulge more details about the awe-inspiring features that makes it an irresistible smartwatch. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

The Bakeey M30 would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, but you can now buy it at a lowered price on the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck. This is a significant 65% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $39.99.

The Bakeey M30 is a feature-rich smartwatch that sports an easily readable 1.3 inches screen with 240×240 pixels resolution. It is housed in a robust body made using high-quality bottom shell ABS+PC material and its top cover is made using tempered glass.
Moreover, the smartwatch is backed by a robust 180mAh battery that delivers 10 days of battery life with normal use and 60 days of standby. The M30 is rated IP67, which means you can wear the smartwatch even while washing hand without worrying about inflicting any sort of damage to it.

The Bakeey M30 smartwatch is compatible with Android 4.4 (or above) and iOS 8.5 (or above). It has numerous multi-sport modes including walking, running, riding, swimming, climbing, bicycling and lots more.

Aside from that, it has a blood pressure monitor, blood oxygen monitor, sleep monitor, and pedometer as well. The M30 lets you reject an incoming call without using the smartphone and even it features a call and message reminder.

On the downside, the discount will only be valid for the remaining 92 pieces of the black, blue, red and purple color version of the Bakeey M30 smartwatch. So if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, it is imperative that you follow this link without wasting time.

Xiaomi’s Pocophone F1 is now available for purchase in the UK through Amazon

Xiaomi‘s sub-brand Pocophone launched its first smartphone a couple of months back, named Pocophone F1. The phone carries top of the line specifications but comes with an affordable price tag.

After launching the smartphone in India, Indonesia, and Hong Kong, the Pocophone F1 is now officially available in the UK through Amazon. The company made the announcement of the phone’s availability in the UK through Twitter.

In the UK, the phone comes in two variants — 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage. While the 64GB storage model is priced at £329.99 (approximately $433), the 128GB storage model costs £349, roughly $459.

Xiaomi Pocophone F1

To recall the specifications, Pocophone F1 flaunts a 6.18-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 2246 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 18.7:9 aspect ratio. It is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top. The display offers up to 500-nits brightness and a high contrast ratio of 1500:1.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s flagship Snapdragon 845 processor and comes with LiquidCool technology. The company says that the copper heat sink above the chipset helps in dissipating the heat and allows the phone to transfer heat at a faster rate of 300 percent.

In the camera department, the handset comes with a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor with a massive pixel size of 1.4micron coupled with a 5-megapixel secondary sensor on the back panel. It is equipped with features like Dual Pixel Autofocus, real-time AI photography and dual-LED flash. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel selfie camera powered with AI for capturing enhanced selfie shots.

The phone runs on a modified MIUI, based on MIUI 9.6 with the new POCO Launcher on top. The customized MIUI that is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. There’s also an IR scanner that enables Face Unlock feature.

 

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The Pocophone F1 does have the important Band 20 support, which means that it has full 4G coverage across the UK with no connectivity issues. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that also carries support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology.

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Samsung to launch notch display phones; U, V and O shaped designs revealed

Except for Samsung, most of the smartphone manufacturers have launched notched display smartphones. It seemed that the company stay away from launching such phones. However, through the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2018 event that was used to showcase the Infinity Flex Display for its first foldable phone, the company also confirmed that it will be launch phones with U-shaped and V-shaped notches. Moreover, the company also revealed a new display that features a camera hole in the display.

The Infinity-U and Infinity-V notch designs look similar to the phones with waterdrop notch display manufactured by OPPO, Vivo, Huawei and Honor. The only differentiating factor between the Infinity-U and Infinity-V is the shape of the notch. The Infinity-U has a U-type notch whereas the Infinity-V has a V-type notch. Apart from the differences in the notch shape, both displays may appear identical.

Samsung's new display designs

The Infinity-O display does not feature a notch, but it comes with a hole at the top-left corner of the display. It will be housing the selfie camera. Since the O-shaped cutout is positioned weirdly, people may have second thoughts before buying phones with such a design. The upcoming Galaxy S10 is expected to arrive with an in-display camera hole design. However, rumors surrounding it had claimed that the hole would be placed at the center position at the topside of the screen.

The other display design that was showcased at the SDC 2018 was dubbed as “New Infinity.” It could be similar to the Infinity Display design found on the recent Samsung phones, but may offer a taller aspect ratio.

Samsung Infinity Flex Display 2

Lastly, the Infinity Flex Display is reserved for Samsung’s first foldable phone that is most likely to go official in the coming year. It can fold vertically and when opened, it can allow users to use the device as a 7.3-inch tablet.

What’s your opinion on the new display designs that the company will use on its future phones? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Oppo’s VOOC fast charging is being used in over 100 million devices worldwide

Fast charging has quickly become one of the must-have features on a smartphone. Basically, fast charging increases the current sent to the battery to fill up its capacity or get charged quicker.

Different companies have adopted different standards for fast charging. While some companies have their own proprietary technology for fast charging that can be used with specific cables and chargers, some use universal standard.

Oppo's VOOC fast charging (VOOC Flash Charge)

Oppo, the Chinese smartphone brand has its own proprietary fast charging technology named VOOC Flash Charge. There are three versions of the same — VOOC, VOOC Mini, and Super VOOC. Further, Oppo has also announced that it has developed a new 15W Wireless Flash Charging. Now, the company has revealed that more than 100 million devices worldwide are using the company’s VOOC flash charging technology.

VOOC Flash Charge uses a low-voltage and high-current charging solution and claims to provide 2 hours of talk time when the phone is charged for only 5 minutes. VOOC Mini, on the other hand, has been optimized to have smaller adaptors.

The company recently launched an upgraded VOOC named SuperVOOC which is used in the company’s flagship devices. As per the company, SuperVOOC has maximum charging power of around 50W, charging the phone in just 35 minutes.

The VOOC flash charge technology was first introduced in the Oppo Find 7 and is currently being used in over 23 smartphones from Oppo. The company has also licensed this technology to other smartphone brands.

 

Read More: OPPO R19 concept design reveals dual in-display cameras with very high screen space

 

Oppo has internally licensed VOOC technology to OnePlus, which is another smartphone brand from its parent company BBK Electronics. OnePlus is marketing the fast charging technology as Dash Charge but has recently removed that branding as is simply calling it fast charging.

Buy Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite 4G Phablet At A Dropped Price Of Just $168.99 On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

Much to the delight of Mi fans, Xiaomi launched its Mi A2 Lite smartphone earlier this year. As expected, the long-awaited phone became an instant hit among those who fancy using a big-screen mobile device for watching videos and playing popular games.
The Mi A2 Lite smartphone would set you back a pretty penny on online and offline shops but if you aren’t willing to pay that steep of a price for a phablet, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll divulge details about a noteworthy discount that you can avail on the coveted phone and also show how you can save more money during the check out process.

Following in the footsteps of top-branded phablets that carry steep price tags, the Mi A2 Lite would usually burn a hole in your pocket. However, you can now get your hands on the coveted device at a considerably lowered price of just $179.99 on one of China’s best online electronics stores, GearBest.

In the case that you’re wondering if there’s a way to save extra money, we got good news for you. In order to bring your already reduced grand total further down to just $168.99, all you need to do is to apply coupon code GBMPA2L before you click on the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button.

In other words, you can get an additional $11 off simply by using the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out.
An absolute bargain at this price, the Mi A2 Lite phablet sports a 5.84-inches IPS, LCD, FHD+ (1080 x 2280p) display with 19:9 aspect ratio. It features a notch with minimal bezels and is housed in a metal frame for a premium appearance. There’s more for you to cheer about.

Although the phablet is powered by the older Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa Core 2.0GHz processor, the Mi A2 Lite gets a long battery life when paired with a robust 4000mAh battery. This global version of the phablet comes with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 256GB).

Moreover, the Mi A2 Lite houses a 12.0MP + 5.0MP dual camera module on the back and a 5.0MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting on the front. On top of that, it has numerous useful sensors such as a proximity sensor, accelerometer, e-compass, fingerprint sensor, ambient light sensor, gravity sensor, and infrared.

On the downside, the Flash Sale price will only be valid for 1 day. Moreover, there were only 200 pieces of the phablet’s gold color version remaining at the time of writing. Alternatively, you can get a 24% off on the remaining 20 pieces of device’s black color model, which is now available at a lowered price of just $179.99 on GearBest.

You can head straight to this link to avail the discount if the remaining pieces get sold out.