Buy Bakeey CD02 Smart Watch For Only $16.99 On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Nov 8, 2018

Last month, Huawei launched its flagship Mate 20-series of smartphones, which includes Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and the premium phone Mate 20 RS Porsche Design.

Now, the Chinese company has officially announced that the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design smartphone will be available for purchase in China from 17th November, carrying a price tag of 12,999 Yuan, which roughly converts to $1,875.

While the Mate 20 Pro comes with a glass back, the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design comes with a premium leather back. There’s also a vertical strip of glass at the center that runs from the top to the bottom of the back panel. This glass strip houses the triple camera module and the Porsche Design branding.

Further, there’s no camera bump on the handset. The Mate 20 RS Porsche Design comes in two color options — Black and Red. The phone borrows most of its specifications from the Mate 20 Pro — the bigger sibling of the Mate 20.

The phone features a 6.39-inch QHD+ AMOLED notched display with 3120 x 1440 pixels screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 octa-core chipset with dual NPU, which is manufactured using the 7nm process.

It packs 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. In terms of optics, the phone comes with triple camera setup on the back, consisting of 40-megapixel + 20-megapixel + 8-megapixel camera module with Leica lens and dual-tone dual-LED flash — same as that of Mate 20 Pro.

On the front side, the smartphone has a 24-megapixel front-facing shooter with f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. In case you don’t want to use the phone’s in-display fingerprint sensor, it also comes with support for 3D face unlock feature.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS with dual-band A-GPS, and USB-C 3.1 port. The phone runs EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9 Pie operating system and is powered by a 4,200mAh battery. It also supports 40W fast charging and 15W Qi wireless fast charging.

Nokia 9 PureView launch could be few weeks away, claims report

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 8, 2018

Multiple rumors are swirling on the possible launch date of Nokia 9 PureView. It was recently speculated to go official at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech expo in February next year. A newer report had claimed that the phone may debut in January 2019. Through retail sources Nokia Power User has learnt that the HMD Global may launch the Nokia 9 PureView phone within this year.

The publication claims that the Finland-based firm had never postponed the launch of Nokia 9 PureView to 2019. It has further stated that the company underplayed the launch of the smartphone to reduce the rumors surrounding its penta-lens setup. HMD Global had faced some issues with production of the penta-camera setup of the Nokia 9 PureView. However, fresh information has revealed that the company is now actively producing the phone. The report also reveals that the launch of the phone could be few weeks away.

Nokia 9 PureView is likely to arrive as the first smartphone in the world with five rear cameras. The ZEISS branded penta-lens setup of the phone is expected to be coupled with a big-sized LED flash and a laser autofocus module.

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The handset is expected to feature a 5.99-inch OLED screen that will carry support for Quad HD+ resolution. It may support a notch-less screen that will offer an aspect ratio of 18:9. It could be the first phone from the company to feature an under-screen fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset Is expected to power the smartphone. The SoC could be coupled with 8 GB of RAM and it may feature an internal storage of 128 GB. It may come preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS that may offer Android One experience. The handset may not feature a 3.5mm audio jack. The smartphone could be packed with a 4,150mAh batter that may carry support for wireless charging.

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Lenovo Z5 Pro reservations cross 500,000 mark

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 8, 2018

On Nov. 1, Lenovo had introduced the Lenovo Z5 Pro smartphone. The sales of the smartphone will begin on Nov. 11. Since its launch, the handset has been available on reservations. The Chinese manufacturer has officially confirmed today that the Z5 Pro reservations have crossed 500,000.

The Lenovo Z5 Pro has met with an overwhelming response from the audience during its reservations period since the number of the people who registered their purchase for it has exceeded 500,000 mark. The 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions of the Lenovo Z5 Pro are respectively priced at 1,998 Yuan (~$288) and 2,298 Yuan (~$331). The handset comes in a single color variant of Black.

The Lenovo Z5 Pro is an advanced version of the Lenovo Z5 phone that was announced in June. The USP of the smartphone is that it is equipped with manual slider design. Unlike the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 slider phone, the Z5 Pro is fitted with an in-display fingerprint reader. Lenovo claims that the Z5 Pro offers a screen-to-body ratio of 95.06 percent.

The smartphone features a 6.39-inch AMOLED screen that carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Snapdragon 710 chipset is the driving force of the phone. The 64 GB and 128 GB variants of the phone feature 6 GB of RAM. There is no microSD card slot on the device. The ZUI 10 based Android 8.1 Oreo OS is preinstalled on the device.

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The rear side of the Lenovo Z5 Pro features 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel dual camera setup. For capturing selfies, it is fitted with 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual selfie snapper. The smartphone lacks support for 3.5mm audio jack. It is backed by a 3,350mAh battery with fast charging support.

What is your opinion on the Lenovo Z5 Pro? Let us know your thoughts by posting your comments below.

Xiaomi marks its UK debut with the launch of Mi 8 Pro for £499 ($654)

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Nov 8, 2018

Xiaomi today officially entered the UK market with the launch of its Mi 8 Pro flagship smartphone. In the UK, Xiaomi will also open a brick-and-mortar Mi Store in Westfield London on 18th November.

Prior to the company’s official debut in the UK, Xiaomi already had a presence in the European market with Spain where the company has 10 stores. Earlier this year in May, Xiaomi started operations in France and Italy as well.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro will be available in the UK from 9th November for an off-contract price of £499, which roughly converts to $654. It comes in Transparent Titanium color and will be available through Three, Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, Carphone Warehouse, Currys PC World, Very, Mobile Phones Direct, Katana and Mi.com.

Wang Xiang, Senior Vice President of Xiaomi Corporation, said:

Today we witness a new chapter in Xiaomi’s global expansion journey, underpinned by our global ambitions. We are thrilled to make great strides by announcing our arrival in the UK. By bringing a range of our amazing products at honest pricing we want to offer more choices and let everyone in the UK enjoy a connected simple life through our innovative technology.

The phone features a 6.21-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with screen resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor clocked at 2.8GHz, along with Adreno 630 GPU.

It packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage but there’s no microSD card slot for expanding storage. The phone comes with a pressure-sensitive in-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

Coming to the camera department, the device features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of two 12-megapixel sensors with Optical Image Stabilizer and optical zoom. On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 20-megapixel f/2.0 camera sensor housed inside the display notch.

The handset supports Dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi, dual-band GPS, dual–SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB OTG, and USB Type-C as connectivity options. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s MIUI 10 interface. The phone is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

Along with the Mi 8 Pro, the Chinese company has launched a few other products in the UK, which includes Mi 8, Redmi 6A entry-level smartphone, Mi Band 3 fitness tracker, and the Mi electric scooter. The Redmi 6A is priced at £99 (approx. $130), the Mi Band 3 costs £27 (approximately $35), and the Mi electric scooter is priced at £399, roughly $523.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 vs Lenovo K9 vs Realme C1: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 8, 2018

Starting from today, Xiaomi Redmi 6 and 6A are officially on open sale in India. They represent two of the most important and powerful handsets in one of the lower price ranges: the one around €100. But they are not the only good alternative with that affordable price tag. Lenovo K9 and Oppo Realme C1 are two other excellent devices sold at a very affordable price and in this comparison, we will let you understand which one you should choose depending on your expectations.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 vs Lenovo K9 vs Oppo Realme C1

	Xiaomi Redmi 6	Lenovo K9	Oppo Realme C1
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm, 146 grams	153.8 x 72.9 x 8 mm, 155 grams	156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm, 168 grams
DISPLAY	5.45 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels, 295 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5.7 inches, 720 x 1440p (HD+), 282 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels, 271 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	MediaTek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz	MediaTek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD slot	2 GB RAM, 16 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/2.2 5 MP front camera	Dual 13 + 5 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 Dual 13 + 5 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 5 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	3000 mAh	3000 mAh	4230 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Even though it is fully made of plastic, Lenovo K9 is the most attractive device among these ones. It has a wonderful rear cover which reminds of the reflective glass back of some iconic Honor devices, and it does not have a notch, just in case you hate it. It is also the thinnest device of the trio. But you may also like the Realme C1 more than Lenovo K9 because of its higher scree-to-body ratio thanks to a tri-borderless design and a not so big notch.

Display

With a diagonal of 6.2 inches, Oppo Realme C1 has the biggest display, and that is why we prefer it over its opponents. Further, the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, so it should be harder to damage despite its very narrow bezels. In terms of viewing quality, not much changes between these devices.

Specs & Software

While Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Lenovo K9 are equipped with the Helio P22 SoC by MediaTek, Oppo Realme C1 has the Snapdragon 450. The first is better when it comes to CPU power and it has a lower power consumption so it makes batteries last more (12 nm production process), while the second has a better GPU, so it provides nice performance in gaming. If you need a phone for daily use and you are not a gamer, Helio P22 is more suitable. And if you want the best performance (as well as the best user interface), you should go for the 4/64 GB configuration of the Xiaomi Redmi 6.

Camera

If you are looking for the best camera department, choose Lenovo K5. It has a total of four cameras and it has the same dual camera setup on the front and on the back. It is composed of a primary 13 MP sensor and a secondary depth sensor with a resolution of 5 MP.

Battery

If you want the longest battery life, Oppo Realme C1 is the best smartphone for you. It features a huge 4230 mAh unit which can provide two full days of battery life if you do not stress it too much. Both Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Lenovo K5 have a 3000 mAh battery, so they can not compete.

Price

You can get Oppo Realme C1 for about €96/$109, Lenovo K9 for €110/$125 and Xiaomi Redmi 6 for €120/$136. I would personally pick Oppo Realme C1 because has the most important component that, in my opinion, should be inside low-end devices: a huge battery.

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

Xiaomi Redmi 6 vs Lenovo K9 vs Oppo Realme C1: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 6

PROs

Micro SD dedicated slot
Affordable price
Compact design
Nice rear camera

CONS

Anonymous design

Lenovo K9

PROs

Awesome design
Front-facing flash
Affordable
Four cameras

CONS

Nothing particular

Oppo Realme C1

PROs

Bigger display
Micro SD dedicated slot
Bigger battery
Affordable

CONS

Worse cameras

Nubia Red Magic 2 announced with 10GB RAM, 256GB storage & Android Pie, to be crowdfunded

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Nov 8, 2018

Nubia has announced its second gaming smartphone today. The Red Magic 2 will succeed the Red Magic released earlier this year. The new gaming phone packs a significant amount of upgrades.

The Nubia Red Magic 2 is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor clocked at 2.8GHz. This is the chipset we expected to power the first one. It also has 10GB of LPDDR4X RAM, putting it on the still short list of phones with that amount of RAM. That generous amount of RAM is paired with an equally generous 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

The Red Magic 2 uses a dual cooling system – Air + Liquid Cooling. This drops the CPU’s temperature to 13.2°C and increases CPU performance by up to 70%. There is DTS 7.1 surround sound, 3D stereo audio, AI noise canceling, DTSX Ultra and a SMART PA amplifier all for an impressive audio performance. There is also 4D gaming with real-time game scene recognition.

The phone runs Red Magic OS with Android 9 Pie underneath. There is a GameBoost mode that can be activated with a dedicated button. The RGB lights make a comeback and there are air triggers with touch sensors on the right side of the phone called Red Magic buttons.

There are still some unknown specs such as the screen, cameras, and battery capacity. Hopefully, those will be revealed at a later date.

The Red Magic 2 will also be crowdfunded like the original. It has already crossed its target of ¥1,000,000 by more than 200% even though the deadline is still December 6. If you are interested, head to the source link.

The phone is expected to start shipping a month after the crowdfunding ends. The crowdfunding price is ¥3888 (~$560) but we expect the phone to sell for a little more when it is available for purchase after a proper release.

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OxygenOS 9.0.5 update brings bug fixes and improvements for Screen Unlock to OnePlus 6T

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Nov 8, 2018

OnePlus has begun pushing out a second update to the OnePlus 6T. The update arrives as OxygenOS 9.0.5 just a week after it received its first update after it launched.

The new update doesn’t bring many changes but the changelog says there are improvements for screen unlock and general bug fixes and improvements. The update is about 95MB in size according to those who have received it. However, there are reports of no noticeable difference after the update.

The OnePlus 6T is the latest flagship from the manufacturer. It has a 6.41-inch optic AMOLED screen with a water-drop notch, a Snapdragon 845 SoC, up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage.

On the back of the phone is a 16MP + 20MP dual camera setup and in front is another 16MP sensor. The OnePlus 6T runs Android Oie out of the box and packs a 3700mAh battery. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Razer Phone 2 to launch in Taiwan on November 14

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Nov 8, 2018

The Razer Phone 2 launched last month in the US for $799. It was later seen on Razer‘s Chinese website prompting reports it would launch in China but it still hasn’t launched yet. Now, Razer has begun sending invites for a launch in Taiwan.

The invite is for the launch of the Razer Phone 2 and it is scheduled for November 14. There is no info on a second product but we won’t be surprised if it also announces some gaming peripherals.

The Razer Phone 2 packs a 5.7-inch 2560 x 1440 display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor and has 64GB of storage. There is a variant with 128GB of storage too. Nevertheless, a MicroSD card slot will let you add up to an extra 512GB.

Dual 12MP cameras grace the back of the phone and an 8MP camera is in front. There are Doby Atmos front-facing speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a USB type-C port. The Razer Phone 2 packs a 4,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4+ and 15W wireless charging and has an IP67-rating. The logo on the back also has Razer’s famous Chroma LED that switches between colors.

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

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Joel Joseph

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Nov 8, 2018

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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Nov 8, 2018

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.

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.

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

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Nov 8, 2018

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.

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.

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

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Nov 8, 2018

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.

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

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

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Nov 8, 2018

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.

Read More: Check Out Awesome 11.11 Festival Tech Deals at Gearbest

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

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Nov 8, 2018

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.

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.

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

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Nov 8, 2018

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.

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.

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

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Nov 8, 2018

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.

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.

Read More: Qualcomm Talos benchmarked, test device for new SM6150 processor

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

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