Jia Yueting announces Faraday Future IPO scheduled for 2020, mentions new FF81 model

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Nov 14, 2018

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the OnePlus 6T without emptying your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. In collaboration with GeekBuying, OnePlus is offering various models of the OnePlus 6T smartphone at unbeatable prices.

Aside from taking advantage of the unmissable discounts, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

OnePlus 6T (6GB RAM+128GB ROM) – Mirror Black

The original asking price of the OnePlus 6T smartphone model that comes with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of internal storage is $812.99 on GeekBuying. Thanks to a 29% discount, the above-mentioned model can now be yours at a dropped price of just $575.99.

The discount will be valid for the mirror black color version of the smartphone for 3 days. You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promotion comes to an end.

OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM+128GB ROM) – Mirror Black

Designed for advanced multitasking like running your games, editing apps all at the same time, this version of OnePlus 6T smartphone ships with 8GB of RAM. The model offers 128GB of ample storage space so that you can save your favorite content like music, movies etc without worrying about running out of storage space.

You’d normally end up spending $855.99 on the aforesaid version; however, you can now buy it for just $645.99 on GeekBuying. You can extend this 25% discount further by using coupon code ONEPLUS06 that helps you save an extra $115.02 while checking out.

Your grand total reduces to just $584.99 after applying the coupon, which is likely to expire soon. You can follow this link to use the coupon and receive the big discount before the promo wraps up in 3 days.

OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM+128GB ROM) – Midnight Black

Alternatively, you can go for the awe-inspiring midnight black color version of OnePlus 6T that sports a mammoth 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution. While this model usually carries a steep $822.99 price sticker, it is now up for grabs for only $639.99 on GeekBuying.

In addition to doling out this 22% discount, GeekBuying is giving cost-conscious an opportunity to save more money by using coupon code ONEPLUS02 before checking out. The coupon helps you save an extra $100.02 by reducing your cart total to just $579.99.

On the downside, the promotion is slated to end in just 3 days. You can click here to receive the discount.

OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM+128GB ROM) – Purple

This purple-tinted variant of the OnePlus 6T smartphone would usually set you back $861.99, but you can now pre-order it for only $699.99 on GeekBuying. This model comes with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage.

You can save an extra $100 during the checkout process simply by applying coupon code ONEPLUS04 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button. You end up spending only $599.99 on this eye-catching model, which will be available for this reduced price for a limited period of time only. You can head straight to this link to grab this discount.

Meizu could be one of the first ones to use Snapdragon 8150

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Nov 14, 2018

There are plenty of rumors about the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 aka Snapdragon 8150 SoC. We have got reports that the Meizu’s new device will debut on the Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 855 chipset in December. Already, it has been touted to debut with the Galaxy S9 in the early next year with the 5G support and 7nm process. The new SoC will directly compete against the Kirin 980 which have dual NPUs and support for 5G, Apple A12 which is built on 7nm and is already here with new iPhone alterations, and the Samsung’s Exynos 9820 which is built upon the 8nm process.

Today a famous user on Weibo posted that the Meizu is set for debut with the Qualcomm’s 8150 chip. The new flagship device of Meizu will feature a similar design as that of the Meizu 16th. Only, its frame will be replaced by stainless steel. There will not be any significant change rather than some tweaks in the design of the Meizu 16th. There is a probability that it might acquire a different approach in design rather than the current full view display.

If the new report is to believe, then the new Meizu 16s or any other Meizu device will be an attraction among the buyers, and it will help them to get some good sales. Still, there are many illusions about the Snapdragon 855, but we have to wait for a month more before we compare it with the competitors such as Apple A12, kirin 980 and recently launched Exynos 9820.

Read More: Snapdragon 855 Geekbench scores appear; Crosses 10k points in multi-core test

As per the rumors, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 will have three-clusters CPU, and the core cluster is designed similar to Kirin 980 and Exynos 9820. Further, there will be two super large cores, two large ones and the last will be small cores. It will come with the Snapdragon X24 4G LTE based (2GBps) modem. Though, there are rumors which are also pointing towards its 5G capabilities.

Still, there are still many unanswered questions on the web about Snapdragon 855. We have to wait for some time more for the official debut of it on any mobile device.

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Pre-Order Zeblaze THOR 4 Pro Watch Phone For Only $99.99 On Banggood

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Nov 14, 2018

If you’ve ever explored the smart wearable market, then Zeblaze might just sound familiar.

Zeblaze is known for manufacturing high-end products for fitness purists who fancy monitoring their health and other activities. Staying true to its reputation, the Shenzhen-based company recently unveiled the THOR 4 Pro watch phone, which has now gone up for pre-order carrying a lowered price tag on Banggood.

The THOR 4 Pro would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now pre-order it without emptying your pocket. Keeping in line with that, Zeblaze is offering this feature-laden watch phone at a considerably lowered price of just $99.99 on Banggood.

This is a noteworthy 58% decrease in the original asking price of the THOR 4 Pro watch phone. On the downside, the aforesaid discount will only be valid for the first 500 pieces only. The next 800 pieces will carry a $129.99 price tag while the remaining 1200 pieces will sell for $179.99.
The THOR 4 Pro watch phone sports an easily readable 1.6-inch LTPS Crystal display with a screen resolution of 320×320 pixels. Moreover, it is housed in a sturdy case made using superior quality zinc alloy material.

Its rear case features DLC drilling carbon coating, which is further augmented with an eye-catching strap made from Italian leather and silicone layer. This Zeblaze-branded watch phone has a dimension of 46.7×46.7×15.7mm and it weighs in at just 76g.

The Zeblaze THOR 4 Pro comes in two color versions including brown and black and the aforesaid discount will be valid for both color variants.

In order to take full advantage of this great discount, all you need to do is to follow this link. Note that the pre-orders will arrive on December 3rd.

Get 58% Off On Zeblaze THOR 4 Pro Watch Phone

Apple iPad Pro (2018) now available for pre-order in India, goes on sale from November 16

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Nov 14, 2018

Last month, Apple announced its new iPad Pro featuring a brand new design and the most powerful iPad internals ever. During the announcement, the company only said that the devices will be available in India later this year.

Now, the company has started taking pre-orders for the iPad Pro (2018) in India and will start shipping the devices from 16th November which is the official launch date in the Indian market.

The new iPad Pro comes in two sizes – 11-inches and 12.9-inches. Both feature the new Liquid Retina display with a 2388 x 1668 pixels resolution on the small one and a 2732 x 2048 pixels screen resolution on the larger one. Both displays have the same 264ppi pixel density and up to 600 nits of brightness.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the new Apple Bionic A12X chipset with an embedded M12 co-processor. Based on the internal storage, the tablet comes in multiple variants, including 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

Coming to the camera, there’s a 12MP f/1.8 camera on the rear of the device and a 7MP f/2.2 camera in front that can shoot portrait images. The iPad Pro has 4 speakers and 5 microphones, and the device comes in two models — WiFi-only and LTE.

The Touch ID on the iPad has now been replaced by Face ID similar to the new iPhone models. It runs iOS 12 out of the box which supports gesture-based navigation. The 11.7- inch model has a 29.37 watt-hour battery and the 12.9-inch version has a 36.71 watt-hour battery, and both are claimed to last up to 10 hours on a single charge.

The iPad Pro (2018) 11-inch variant’s base model is priced at Rs. 71,900 (~$997) and goes up to Rs. 1,53,900 (~$2,133) while the 12.9-inch variant’s base model costs Rs. 89,900 (~$1,246) and goes up to Rs. 1,71,900 (~$2,382). The second-generation Apple Pencil costs Rs. 10,900 (~$171) while the Smart Keyboard Folio for 11-inch model costs Rs. 15,900 (~$220) and Rs. 17,900 (~$248) for the 12.9-inch model.

Xiaomi TV sales are twice as much as the second best brand in the recent 11/11 promo

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Nov 14, 2018

Xiaomi’s $575 million worth of sales at this year’s double 11 Singles’ Day is also constituted majorly by Xiaomi TV sales. In a new report from the AVI Cloud, an online data monitoring company, it was found that Xiaomi TV sales were twice as much as the second best brand in the recent 11.11 sale event. It has witnessed huge TV sales and has constituted 28.9% overall TV sales and stood first in the distribution list. While, Skyworth stood at 13.8% followed by Hisense at 11.1%, TCL at 6.3% and many other major TV manufacturers in the remaining list.

In the data above, we can see the difference in sales between the Xiaomi and Skyworth which remained at the 1st and 2nd position in the distribution chart. As the sales have risen, it has led to a considerable increase in the earnings also. Xiaomi has grabbed 24% of the total sale amount share in TV sales at double 11 events. Similarly, Skyworth held the 2nd position with 13.5% percent chunk while Sony’s high-cost TVs has led them to earn 16.8% of total sales.

Even companies like Changhong has earned a good amount of sales worth 6.5%. While Hisense stood at 13.2%, TCL shelled 11.7% and brands like Haier and Sharp constituted ~6% of sale amount share.

From the numbers, it is clear that Xiaomi is a big winner here and has grabbed most of the sales in double 11 sale event. Even Xiaomi TV department official said that “Every one of the three TVs sold in the double 11 sales is a Xiaomi TV.”

Read More: Xiaomi apologizes for misleading Flash sale ad when only 10 units were up for grabs

Overall in comparison, the first four places remain unchanged while Xiaomi witnessed a little decline. Despite being on the bottom in the total number of sales, Sony managed to hit the 5th spot in the best brands table in terms of sales amount due to their high-cost TVs.

Well, it seems Xiaomi has got a lot of profit this time from the 11.11 sales. Xiaomi has gained sales worth $575 million in just 24 hours on the sale day.

(Via)

Realme 1 and Realme 2 confirmed to receive Android 9 Pie update ‘soon’

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Nov 14, 2018

Recently, Realme announced that it’ll be releasing ColorOS 5.2 update for its Realme 1, 2, 2 Pro and C1 smartphones. Now the company has shed more light on its update rollout plans and has confirmed that the Realme 2 will get ColorOS 5.2 update by December-end.

Further, the company has also confirmed that the Realme 2 will be also be updated to Android 9 Pie. In a tweet, the company has confirmed that it would be releasing Android Pie for both the Realme 1 and Realme 2 smartphones ‘soon’.

However, the company has not yet revealed specific timeframe but it seems that the update will be released early next year. Since the ColorOS 5.2 for Realme 2 will be rolled out in December-end, we expect the Android Pie for the same to be available by the end of the first quarter next year.

Previously, the company had confirmed that the Realme 1 will be receiving the Android Pie update and it appears that the Android 9 Pie for the Realme 1 will be released a little sooner than the Realme 2. We expect the company to release more details regarding this in the coming weeks.

The company has still not revealed anything related to the Android Pie update for the Realme 2 Pro but given that the Realme 2 is confirmed to get Android 9 Pie, the 2 Pro should also be updated to the newer version of Android.

What is to be seen is if the company plans to roll out Android Pie update for the Realme C1, which is the most affordable smartphone from the company so far. The phone was priced at Rs. 6,999 (approx. $97) in India when launched, however, it received a price hike recently and is now retailing for Rs. 7,999, roughly $111.

Apart from Realme C1, the Realme 2 has also received a price hike. As for the 2 Pro, the company has confirmed that the phone will not get a price hike. Realme was created by Oppo as an online-only brand but the Realme phones are now available for purchase through offline channels in India, thanks to the company’s partnership with Reliance.

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Get Big Discounts On Different Versions Of The Huawei Mate 20 X Smartphone On Giztop

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Nov 14, 2018

Huawei kicked-off pre-orders for the Mate 20 X this year in October and now, the recently released smartphone has gone up for sale bearing a heavily discounted price tag on Giztop.

Before we divulge more shreds of information about the aforesaid discount, let us take a look at the awe-inspiring features and top-end specs that make the Mate 20 X an irresistible smartphone. First off, this Huawei-branded phone sports a colossal 7.2-inch OLED, HDR display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2244 x 1080 pixels.

It packs the powerful Hisilicon Kirin 980 octa-core processor along with highly competent Mali G76 720MHz GPU and GPU Turbo 2.0, under the hood. You can choose between the midnight blue and phantom silver color versions of the Mate 20 X which comes is available in 6GB RAM+128GB ROM and 8GB RAM+256GB ROM variants on Giztop.

The midnight blue-tinted Mate 20 X smartphone with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage usually sells for $949, but you can now buy it for just $759 on Giztop. Likewise, the phantom silver color version of the phone with 6GB of RAM and 128GB ROM would normally set you back $899, but you can now buy it for only $709 on Giztop.
The slightly larger midnight blue color variant of the Mate 20 X which ships with 8GB of RAM and a hearty 256GB ROM carry a steep $1,199 price tag, but the official online store of GizmoChina is now selling it for just $1,009. The phantom silver color version having the same storage capacity also sells for $1,199 but can be yours at an unbeatable price of $1,009 on Giztop.

On the photography front, the Mate 20 X smartphone houses a 40MP+20MP+ 8MP triple-camera module with Leica certification on the back. Up front, there’s a 20 MP Leica Ultra Wide Angle Lens, which is ideal for capturing beautiful landscapes and shooting other macro shots.
Furthermore, this Huawei-branded smartphone runs on EMUI 9 based Android Pie 9.0 OS and draws its juices from a 5000mAh battery. The phone supports over 30 languages including English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Russian, and Arabic just to name a few.

You can visit this link to check out the full specification of the Huawei Mate 20 X and buy the feature-rich smartphone at a considerably lowered price on Giztop before the promo ends.

Get A Great Discount On The Huawei Mate 20 X Smartphone

Xiaomi apologizes for misleading “Flash sale” ad when only 10 units were up for grabs

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 14, 2018

Xiaomi has just learned the importance of using the correct grammar when interfacing with English fans. The company recently officially made its online debut in the U.K with the launch of the Mi 8 Pro and a few other models. As a way of celebrating its new market and also to drum up patronage, the company rolled out a “flash sale” where the Mi 8 Lite and Mi A2 were offered for £1.

Interestingly, this was more or less a 10-unit giveaway but the fans had other ideas. Again, the company never disclosed the number of units that will be available for the “£1 flash sale”. So, some were left disappointed when the sales were concluded in a flash. Xiaomi at first offered three units of both phone models and then executed a follow-up with two units apiece. This brought the total units sold to 10.

Some fans took to Twitter to voice their anger over the immediate stock depletion, with one fan even going into the website code, revealing the page was programmed to show Out Of Stock once the Order button was clicked. Wilkin Lee, Sales and Marketing Director of Xiaomi UK clarified in a reply to a tweet that out of the thousands who clicked “Buy” simultaneously, the tie-breaker was done by random selection, even though the Terms & Conditions said winners would be selected on a first come, first serve basis. A complaint was even sent to UK’s regulator of advertising, the Advertising Standards Authority.

Apparently, the fans thought this was the usual flash sale with a sizable available stock. These misgivings have prompted the Chinese giant to issue an open apology. In an official statement, Xiaomi UK disclosed that the team “did not realize that the public associates this term (flash sale) with a very particular type of deal that Xiaomi has run in the past across different global markets, where more than 10 devices were available.”

Despite this hiccup, Xiaomi phones are now available in the UK via the company’s website as well as Carphone Warehouse, Three and other partners. In addition, Xiaomi will open its first Authorised bricks and mortar Mi Store on Sunday at Westfield London.

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Global smart speaker shipments grew 197% in Q3 2018, Xiaomi takes the fifth position

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Nov 14, 2018

A latest quarterly report from research firm Strategy Analytics shows that the global smart speaker shipments grew at an astonishing rate of 197 percent year-on-year, reaching a record 22.7 million units in the third quarter of 2018.

With such growth, it is on track to surpass 100 million units in use during the final quarter of this year. According to Canalys, the market grew 187 percent in Q2 2018, with shipments of 16.8 million units.

David Mercer, Vice President at Strategy Analytics, said:

The number of smart speakers in use globally will crash through the 100 million unit barrier this month and exceed 125 million by the end of the year. The market has reached this key milestone faster than pretty much any other consumer technology device to have launched over the past decade.

In Q3 2018, the category was led by Amazon with over 32 percent market share and 7.2 million shipments. The second position was grabbed by Google that holds around 23 percent market share and shipped 5.2 million units.

Alibaba ranks third with 9.5 percent market share and 2.2 million shipments. Another Chinese brand, Baidu, was the biggest mover in the quarter with an increase in its market share from 1 percent in Q2 2018 to 8 percent in Q3 2018 and 1.9 million shipments.

After Alibaba and Baidu, China-based Xiaomi stands fifth with 8.4 percent market and 1.9 million shipments — same as Baidu. This is a significant increase in shipments from Xiaomi as it reportedly shipped 0.1 million units in Q3 2017. Apple holds the sixth position with 4.8 percent market share and 1.1 million shipments.

China has emerged this year as the second largest market for smart speakers after the USA. Strategy Analytics is forecasting a twelve-fold annual increase in Chinese shipments for the year 2018. The North America market is still being dominated by Amazon and Google in this category.

From the report, it seems that the three Chinese companies — Alibaba, Baidu, and Xiaomi are in a three-way battle to get the pole position in the smart speakers market, with a heavy focus in the Chinese market which is mainly driven by low pricing and heavy discounting.

Pre-Order Doogee S80 Rugged Smartphone For Just $379.99 On Banggood And Win Free Gifts!

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Get 21% Off On Doogee S80 Smartphone Download Banggood App To Get A 10% Of App Coupon

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Nov 14, 2018

If you’re an adventure junky who fancies staying in touch with friends even during your adventurous outdoor activities, you might want to take a gander at the Doogee S80 rugged smartphone.

Marketed as the first digital and visual walkie-talkie rugged smartphone in the world, the Doogee S80 was launched this year in September. The device boasts an impressive array of features and top-end specs that make it a great choice for those who engage in thrill based activities.

While manufacturers would normally stick a steep price tag on the feature-laden smartphone that’s loaded with unique features, Doogee is offering its well-built S8 smartphone at a considerably lowered price on Banggood. You can pre-order the S80 for just $379.99 on the popular Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck.

In addition to receiving this 21% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $479.99, buyers get an opportunity to win free gifts when they pre-order the S80 on Banggood. Moreover, you can apply coupon code 2018BF8% to extra discounts on the Toys Hobbies & Robots category.

Note that the aforesaid coupon will not be valid for the promotion featuring an 8% off. It is also worth noting that there were only 95 pieces of the orange and black color versions of the S80 remaining at the time of writing.
The sturdy S80 smartphone sports a big 5.99 Inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080×2160 pixels at a pixel density of 403PPI. It packs a powerful MT6763T, 8*Cortex-A53, up to 2.5GHz processor along with an equally competent ARM Mali G71 MP2 770MHz GPU, under the hood.

The Doogee-branded phone comes with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of expandable onboard storage (up to 128GB). Furthermore, it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a robust 10080mAh battery.

On the photography front, the S80 houses a 12.0MP+5.0MP dual camera module on the back and a 16.0MP front shooter with 80° wide-angle for selfies. It features multiple sensors including a proximity sensor, ambient light, compass, and a fingerprint sensor with 360° Identification.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and get the discounts and free gifts before the promo ends.

Huawei to release head-mounted AR glasses within the next two years

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Nov 14, 2018

In order to deal with future prospects, Huawei is already working quite hard to bring AR, VR to their devices. Previously, they have added AI, AR in their latest flagship Mate 20 Pro. Although it seems Huawei doesn’t want to remain in just apps or smartphones market, they want to enter AR glasses market in the next couple of years. In an interview speaking to CNBC, Richard Yu, CEO of the company’s consumer group said that they are working on AR glasses and it would be ready for commercialization in the next few years.

On a broader perspective, Richard Yu confirmed that Huawei is working to bring AR experience to the next level by introducing wearable spectacles. It will directly resemble AR Google Glasses and Microsoft HoloLens giving a similar experience, but there will be a considerable advancement this time. Many new things have been refined over the past, and we hope Huawei to come up with more useful AR glasses.

Talking about it, Yu said, “With this AR, you can have AR glasses working with phone, maybe you can watch more of a large area.”

Richard Yu added that the AR would not see much use in the beginning but in future, you will see more value for it. It is the sole reason that Huawei has started to implement the new AR, VR techniques in its latest smartphones. Huawei wants users to become accustomed to it before scratching further into the AR.

Further, Yu Richard added that “In the beginning you may feel AR … is nothing. But in the future you will see more and more the value of that.”

Read More: Huawei AI Speaker debuts in China with its own virtual assistant, priced 399 Yuan (~$60)

Well, the renewed interests by major giants have again initiated talks about AR in the market. Along with Huawei, Apple is also in works on the AR glasses. Apple CEO Tim Cook talked about it at different events. Even, the Cupertino giant has acquired Akonia Holographic. Although, Facebook is also in works on AR glasses as last month Ficus Kirkpatrick has confirmed about the AR hardware product to TechCrunch.

Some experts over IDC expects 200,000 AR headset shipments this year, which will rise to 21 million in 2022. It means AR market is going to see a bump in the next few years. So, guys get ready for the next level of AR experience along with the 5G evolution.

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Honor 10 Lite key specifications leaked; Reservations begin on VMall

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Nov 14, 2018

The Honor 10 Lite will be officially announced on Nov. 21. The handset has already appeared on TENAA, but its specs are yet to appear on the website of the Chinese telecom authority. Huawei’s sub-brand has already started with the reservations of the smartphone which will continue until its launch date. The reservations page of the Honor 10 Lite has reportedly revealed some of its key specs.

The Honor 10 Lite will be debuting as a lighter version of the Kirin 970 powered Honor 10 flagship phone that was announced in May this year. According to Android Pure, the Honor 10 Lite will be featuring a 5.84-inch display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution. The Kirin 710 chipset is expected to power the smartphone. The handset is expected to arrive with Android 9 Pie OS along with EMIUI 9.0 preinstalled. The GPU Turbo technology that accelerates the GPU performance will be available on the device.

For shooting selfies, the Honor 10 Lite is expected to feature a 24-megapixel front-facing camera. The back panel of the phone is rumored to be equipped with an f/1.8 aperture 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. It could be featuring a 3,320mAh battery.

The Honor 10 Lite has already appeared on TENAA with its front and rear images. Apart from dual cameras, the smartphone is equipped with a fingerprint scanner on its back panel. The smartphone is expected to arrive in attractive color gradient options.

Read More: Huawei flagship with quad cameras, 10x optical zoom coming in 2019

There is no confirmation on the authenticity of the aforementioned information since the specifications of the Honor 10 Lite are not mentioned on the reservations page. Apart from launching the Honor 10 Lite, the company may also unveil Honor 10 Lite Supreme phone.. The Chinese manufacturer has reportedly partnered with U.S. based skateboarding and clothing brand Supreme for the special version of the Honor 10 Lite. The handset will be featuring a red-colored rear panel with a large-sized “Sup” written on it. Probably, it could be featuring the same specs as the regular Honor 10 Lite.

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Samsung announces Exynos 9820 8nm chipset with NPU and 40% better GPU performance

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Nov 14, 2018

Today, Samsung has officially unveiled its next-generation mobile chipset — Samsung Exynos 9820 in China carrying a tagline that reads “Extraordinary wisdom, born from the inside.”

The new chipset from Samsung is manufactured using 8nm LPP FinFET process, which the company says consumes 10 percent less power compared to the 10nm process. For comparison, Huawei‘s Kirin 980 and Apple‘s A12 Bionic chipsets are manufactured using the 7nm process.

Samsung Exynos 9820 has a tri-cluster architecture with the fourth generation custom designed CPU cores. It consists of two custom cores for processing power, two Cortex A75 large cores for optimal performance, and four Cortex A55 small cores for greater efficiency.

As per the company, compared to the Exynos 9810, the multi-core performance increased by 15 percent and single-core performance increased by 20 percent. The overall performance of this new chipset is 40 percent better than its predecessor, claims Samsung.

The chipset comes with the Mali-G76 MP12 graphics processor, which has more execution units and double channels. It is claimed to offer 40 percent better performance than the GPU in Exynos 9810 and is also said to be 35 percent more energy efficient. For comparison, the Kirin 980 chipset features Mali-G76 MP10 GPU.

For the first time, the Exynos 9-series chipset from Samsung comes with Neural Processing Unit (NPU) which is said to offer seven times artificial intelligence-based computing power compared to its predecessor.

Coming to the photography, the Exynos 9820 chipset has advanced ISP that supports up to five sensing elements, including infrared sensors for enabling facial recognition. For the front-facing camera, it supports camera sensor of up to 22MP and the same 22MP for the rear camera. It also supports dual-camera setup with a maximum of a 16MP camera sensor. For video recording, the chipset supports 8K 30fps and 4K 120fps and also supports 10bit HEVC/H.264/VP9 codec.

For the display, the chipset supports 4K resolution. As for connectivity, the new chipset from Samsung supports 4G LTE baseband with highest downlink Cat.20 8CA that supports peak speed of 2Gbps and uplink speed of up to 316Mbps. It also supports UFS 2.1/3.0 flash memory and there’s also a hardware-level PUF key management.

The Samsung Exynos 9820 flagship chipset from the South Korean giant will be mass produced by the end of this year and is expected to be used in the company’s upcoming smartphone — Galaxy S10 — which could be unveiled in February next year during Mobile World Congress.

Buy Nokia 105 (2017) Mobile Phone For Just Rp 219,000 On JD And Get Free Gifts!

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Nov 14, 2018

The Nokia 105 feature phone was made available to the public last year in August. Aside from dual-SIM card slots, the phone was loaded with an impressive array of other features that made it an instant hit among Nokia fans.
If you’re in the market for a top-branded feature phone that won’t set you back a pretty penny, we got good news for you. The well-received 2017 edition of the Nokia 105 mobile phone has gone up for sale carrying a considerably reduced price tag on JD.

The Nokia 105 (2017) would normally set you back IDR 249,000 (about $17). But you can now buy it for just Rp 219,000, which converts roughly to about $15 on JD.id, where you can avail a noteworthy 12% discount on the phone’s original asking price for a limited period of time.

The Nokia 105 (2017) is quite an irresistible mobile phone at this price, given that it sports a 1.77 inches screen with 120 x 160 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 4:3 ratio with a pixel density of 111 PPI. It is housed in a sleek body and features an eye-catching new design.

Moreover, the Nokia-branded feature phone draws it juices from a removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery that delivers a standby for 30 days. It features a micro USB 2.0 for charging purpose.

The phone supports FM radio and has a loudspeaker as well as a 3.5mm jack. You can save as many as 2000 contacts on the Nokia 105 (2017) phone which has dimensions of just 112 x 49.5 x 14.4 mm and weighs in at only 73g.

It comes with 4MB RAM and offers 4MB of onboard storage. Furthermore, the Nokia 105 (2017) mobile phone is available on blue, white and other color versions.
Aside from offering the Nokia 105 (2017) mobile phone at an unbeatable price, JD is also giving buyers an opportunity to get an extra battery and 1 case absolutely free. You can visit this link to check out more details and take full advantage of the discount before the promo ends.

Get 12% Off On Nokia 105 (2017) Mobile Phone

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition with Android 9.0 Pie appears on WiFi-Alliance

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Nov 14, 2018

It’s quite surprising to see Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition running on the latest Android 9.0 Pie distribution. Today, folks over at Sammobile has spotted the Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition at WiFi-Alliance running Android 9.0 Pie. As per the source, a total of seven Galaxy devices have been spotted running the Android 9.0 Pie. The list includes all the flagships of the Korean giant launched in over past few years.

The listings have appeared at WiFi Alliance on November 12, 2018. So, it seems either Samsung is testing the new builds or have successfully tested as they are again certifying the devices from WiFi Alliance. Well, whatever the reason is for again listing on WiFi Alliance, it has given a chance of joy for the users of these devices.

The list of the devices that have been spotted at the WiFi Alliance is:

Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 9

We hope all the Note 7 FE users are aware of the circumstances about how it evolved out of two recalls in 2016 following several fire incidents. It is a boon for those Note 7 FE users as they will get another chance to endeavor the latest Android system. It carries same specs as like of the Galaxy Note 7 except the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, which took place instead of a Snapdragon 820. Even, a 3500 mAh battery was replaced with the 3200 mAh battery.

Talking about Galaxy S9 and S9+, then the Korean giant is going to roll out Android 9.0 Pie beta in the next couple of weeks. Units in countries such as the US, Germany, and Spain will be the first ones to taste Android 9.0 Pie. The final version might be pushed out in January, next year as like of Galaxy Note 9.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ and Note 9 to get Android Pie-based & One UI’ in January

Ultimately, the new listing at WiFi Alliance is hinting that Samsung is nearing the rollout of beta tests on various of its flagship smartphones. In the upcoming few days or weeks, you can expect a beta or stable Android 9.0 Pie update on the devices mentioned above.

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Buy Xiaomi Yeelight Series Lighting Fixtures At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Nov 14, 2018

Lighting not only improves the artistic appeal of a living space but also enhances its ambiance if done correctly. Lighting appliances add style to the interior decor by illuminating a room and creates a safe and relaxed environment.

If you’re in the market for energy-efficient lights that don’t cost a bomb, you’ve come to the right place. Xiaomi’s smart lighting solutions maker Yeelight is currently offering great discounts on select lighting fixtures on GeekBuying.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discounts, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money while checking out. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

Xiaomi Yeelight Motion Sensor Night Light

Equipped with human infrared sensor technology and night light advanced light sensor, this item has a sensing range of 5-7 meters. Moreover, it offers a 120° wide sensor angle and features a built-in PIR motion sensor and light sensor, and can light up automatically for 15 seconds.

This Yeelight Motion Sensor Night Light usually sells for $24.99, but you can now buy it for a dropped price of just $12.99 on GeekBuying. You can extend this 48% reduction in the device’s retail price by using coupon code DTVNFWZQ at the time of checking out.

The coupon helps you save an extra $6 by reducing your grand total to only $11.99. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping at the time of writing. You can follow this link to get the discount before the promotion comes to an end.

Original Xiaomi Mijia Yeelight LED Desk Lamp

This Xiaomi Mijia Yeelight LED Desk Lamp sports a simple, yet eye-catching design which is further augmented with a swan neck shape, foldable lamp arm. You can easily charge it via a computer USB port and Xiaomi mobile power/car USB port, making it an extremely easy-to-use lamp.

You can now avail a 55% off on this Xiaomi-branded LED desk lamp, which usually sells for $77.15. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for just $34.99 on GeekBuying.

But if this doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code NMUUSXOE to save an extra $27 while placing your order. You can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $32.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon.

You can visit this link in order to check out more details about this LED Desk Lamp which comes with adjustable color temperature brightness and even take advantage of the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in a short while and the coupon is likely to expire soon too.

Xiaomi Yeelight Panel Light

Looking for decorative ceiling light accessory that doesn’t carry a steep price tag? The Xiaomi Yeelight Panel Light might just fill the bill. Sporting an ultra-thin design, the device features 48 Ra beads, a full-size aluminum plate for an unmatched visual experience.

Moreover, the Yeelight ceiling light carries an IP50 certificate which makes it dust proof. Moreover, you will not see irksome insects that normally flutter around lighted lamps.

While you’d usually spend a lot of money on a top-branded ceiling light, the Xiaomi Yeelight Panel Light 30x30cm can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $49.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 37% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $78.07.
On top of that, you can use coupon code OFUFSXDB to save an extra $18 even before you check out. After applying the above-mentioned coupon, your cart value drops down to just $41.99.

In order to ensure you do not end up missing this opportunity to buy the Yeelight Panel Light 30x30cm at a considerably lowered price, all you need to do is to follow this link before the promo ends today.

Xiaomi Yeelight Smart Atmosphere Candela

Designed to deliver a unique visual experience, the Yeelight Smart Atmosphere Candela strikes a perfect balance between awe-inspiring design aesthetics and light. Moreover, it is quite an easy-to-operate light that comes with clockwise and counterclockwise rotation.

If the Xiaomi Yeelight Smart Atmosphere Candela has now grabbed your attention, it might interest you to know that this amazing night light has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price tag of just $39.99 on GeekBuying. Note that it normally sells for $66.13 on online and offline stores.

In addition to receiving this 40% discount, you can use coupon code FEZRXYGG and save an extra $12 without breaking much of a sweat. Your grand total reduces to just $37.99 after applying the coupon, which is likely to expire soon.

You can follow this link to buy the Xiaomi Yeelight Smart Atmosphere Candela at an unbeatable price before the promo wraps up.

Huawei flagship with quad cameras, 10x optical zoom coming in 2019

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Nov 14, 2018

Huawei is currently the second largest smartphone brand in the world and it is aiming to dethrone Samsung to grab the number one spot. In an interview with Android Pit, Walter Ji who is the President of Huawei’s Consumer Business has revealed the company’s plans for 2019.

Walter Ji has revealed that Huawei will be focusing on its flagship devices in 2019 and it the company is aiming to launch its first foldable phone with 5G support in the first half of the coming year. The Huawei P20 Pro phone that was released this year is the world’s first smartphone to feature triple rear cameras. In 2019, Huawei will be launching a smartphone with four rear cameras. There is no confirmation on whether it will be available on the Huawei P30 Pro smartphone. Walter Ji has claimed that the company is working on bringing 10x optical zoom support on a smartphone.

Ji is of the view that the 5G will considerably change the smartphone usage as high speed data will allow users to avail content directly from the cloud without the need of downloading. Since 5G won’t be available everywhere in 2019, AI cannot be outsourced to the cloud. Hence, the company is parallelly developing on-device AI through Kirin processor’s NPU unit and cloud AI to make it available to the user at any time. In 2019, AI will play key role in improving photography experience and battery performance on Huawei devices.

Huawei will not be focusing on entry-level segment in 2019. Also, the Chinese firm won’t be launching Android One phones which means that all the Huawei phones coming in 2019 will not deliver stock Android experience.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20 Pro’s reverse wireless charging is practically unusable

To become the number one smartphone brand, Huawei is planning to expand its business in Europe. It is aiming to open around ten to twenty large flagship stores in Europe. Apart from mobile devices and wearables, Huawei will be also focusing on PC segment in the coming year.

Do you think Huawei will become the number one smartphone brand soon? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Vivo Y81i full specs leaked; Could be priced under Rs. 10,000 (~$138)

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Nov 14, 2018

Few months ago, Vivo had launched the Vivo Y81 smartphone in Asian markets like India and Vietnam. Fresh information shared by 91 Mobiles reveals that the Chinese manufacturer is gearing up to launch its newer variant called Vivo Y81i. The handset is expected to be priced under Rs. 10,000 in India.

The Vivo Y81i is not an entirely new smartphone since it has already gone official in Malaysia in the previous month. The Vivo Y81i is a lower version of the Vivo Y81. It comes with a notched screen and a single rear camera like the Y81 smartphone.

According to the publication, the Vivo Y81i will be featuring a 6.22-inch Full View display that will deliver HD+ resolution. The phone may is expected to deliver a screen-to-body ratio of 88 percent. The MediaTek MT6761 which seems to be a lower version of the Helio A22 (MT6762) is present under the hood of the device.

The SoC will be assisted by 2 GB of RAM. It will include an inbuilt storage of 16 GB. For photography, the handset will be featuring an f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel selfie camera with AI Face Beauty feature and a rear-mounted 13-megapixel camera. There is no fingerprint scanner on the device, but it carries support for face unlock through the front camera. The handset will be backed by a 3,260mAh battery and it will be weighing 143 grams.

The Vivo Y81i will be loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that will be overlaid with FunTouh OS 4.0 UI. The phone will feature a Motorbike Mode that will assist users to avoid phone calls while riding a bike. The usual connectivity features such as 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB 2.0, USB OTG and are also available on the Y81i.

Read More: Vivo Z1 Lite goes official in China with 1,098 Yuan (~$157) pricing

The Vivo Y81 had arrived in India with a price tag of Rs. 12,990 (~$178). The upcoming Y81i phone for India is expected to cost under Rs. 10,000 (~$138). As of this writing, there is no information available on the exact launch date of the Vivo Y81i smartphone, but it is expected to go official in the next few weeks.

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Alleged Nokia 2.1 Plus specs revealed through FCC certification

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