OPPO T1 flagship teaser image and specs leaks: OLED display, Snapdragon 855, and a ¥2499 (~$370) starting price

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Feb 23, 2019

If you are a thrill seeker looking for a brass-bound smartphone that helps you stay in touch with friends and family during your adventurous outdoor activities, the Doogee S90 might just fill the bill.

While the market is brimming with sturdy smartphones that usually cost a bomb, the built-to-last Doogee S90 smartphone has now gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag on AliExpress.

As part of its latest promotion, AliExpress has teamed up with Doogee to offer the S90 at an unbeatable price.

In addition to giving its loyal users a chance to grab the discount, the Alibaba-owned online retail service is offering coupons that you can use to save more money.

Doogee S90

Doogee made its long-awaited S90 smartphone available to the public in January this year.

Living up to the hype, the phone became an instant hit among adventure junkies and those looking for a sturdy smartphone.

Unlike other top-branded smartphones that are highly durable, the S90 doesn’t cost a bomb.

In fact, the 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant of the Doogee S90 has gone up for sale carrying an unbelievably reduced price of just $299.99 on AliExpress. This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $374.99.
You can choose between various options such as 5000mAh Power Module, Gamepad g1, Night Vision Camera, Digital Walkie-Talkie, S90 Super Vision, Super Big Package and 10W Wireless Charger.

More importantly, you can avail great discounts on the aforesaid options.

For instance, the 5000mAh Power Module usually retails for $423.74, but thanks to a 20 percent discount, you can now buy it for just $338.99.

Moreover, if your shopping cart exceeds $300, you can use a $5 off coupon. If you end up spending $600 or more, you can use a specific coupon that lets you get an extra $10 at checkout.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out more details about the great discount that you can avail on different versions of the Doogee S90.

Buy Selfie Sticks, Speakers And A Slew Of Other Top-End Accessories At Slashed Prices On Banggod [Coupons]

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Feb 23, 2019

Accessories not only give your gadgets an unparalleled facelift but also enhance its overall performance.

While the market is brimming with all sorts of adornments for your mobile phones, speakers and other smart devices, they aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

In order to make a wide range of awe-inspiring accessories available to cost-conscious buyers, Banggood has launched a new promo called ‘Spring Outing Season.’

As part of this recently kicked-off promo, Banggood will be doling out great discounts on various items.

On top of that, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is giving its loyal users a chance to save extra 20 percent at checkout. We’ll divulge more details about it in just a bit.

In a bid to simplify and expedite the search process, the promotion has been split into multiple categories including Highly Recommended, $0 for 2nd, Half Price For 2nd, and more.

Each of the aforesaid sections features items that would normally set you back a pretty penny but are currently up for grabs bearing heavily discounted prices.

For the sake of an instance, the Blitzwolf BW-BS8 extendable Bluetooth tripod selfie stick usually sells for $31.99, but you can buy it at a dropped price of just $20.49, under the ‘Highly Recommended’ category on the promotion page.

You can extend this 36 percent discount by applying coupon code 18BS8.

The aforesaid coupon gets you an extra $1.50 off and brings the already lowered retail price of the Blitzwolf BW-BS8 further down to just $18.99 before you place your order.

Likewise, you can use an extra 20% off coupon to save a considerable amount of more money on select items at the time of checking out.

Aside from that, Banggood is giving its users an unmissable opportunity to buy two products and pay only for one.

The ‘$0 For 2nd’ category comprises items carrying slashed prices.

You can add two products of your choice to your cart, apply coupon code 50se0 during the checkout process and get the second item for $0 i.e. for absolutely free.

Likewise, you can add two products from the ‘Half Price For 2nd’ section to your cart and get 50 percent off for the second product by applying coupon code 50se1.

On top of that, the promotion page features a slew of other coupons that you can use to get additional discounts on various items.

For example, you can use coupon code 15selfie to get extra 15 percent off on selfie sticks, coupon code 15selfie to get extra 15 percent off on selfie tripods, and coupon code 20speaker to save 20 percent off on outdoor speakers.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts while availing extra discounts by applying these coupons that are regrettably, slated to expire soon.

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Buy Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Cor 2 And Huami AMAZFIT Verge 3 Smart Watches At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Feb 23, 2019

Fitness purists who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on a feature-laden smartwatch without spending a lot of money are in for a treat.
In collaboration with leading smart wearable manufacturers, GeekBuying is now doling out noteworthy discounts on the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Cor 2 Smart Bracelet and Huami AMAZFIT Verge 3 Smart Watch.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discounts, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process. So without further ado, let’s delve into the details.

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Cor 2 Smart Bracelet

The Huami Amazfit Cor 2 sports an eye-catching 1.23-inch capacitive color IPS touchscreen display with an HD resolution of 80 x 160 pixels.

The smart bracelet adopts reflective display technology for an always-bright dial that automatically changes based on the environment, giving the wearer a clear eye experience.

It features a built-in PPG heart rate sensor, call reminder, and is backed by a robust 160mAh battery that delivers impressive standby time of fifteen days.
Much to the delight of fitness enthusiasts who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a high-end fitness band, the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Cor 2 has gone up for pre-order bearing a lowered price of just $69.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a significant reduction in the device’s original asking price of $103.99.

If that doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code GIZ_ZGUYODAX and save $15 more.

In other words, you can bring the retail price of the Huami Amazfit Cor 2 smart bracelet down to just $64.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon at checkout.

On the downside, the discount will be available only for four days.

You can visit this link in order to grab the discount before the promo wraps up and use the coupon before it expires.

Huami AMAZFIT Verge 3 Smart Watch

Sporting an easily readable 1.3 Inch AMOLED screen with high-resolution of 360×360 pixels, the AMAZFIT Verge 3 is an irresistible smartwatch.

It is capable of tracking the wearer’s heart rate and boasts an impressive array of functions like call reminder, weather, time etc.

The AMAZFIT Verge 3 would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, but you can buy for just $154.99 on GeekBuying.
This is a noteworthy 35 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $239.99. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

In addition to taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_GEVYVKQZ to get an extra $30 off before placing your order.

The coupon helps you reduce the already lowered retail price of the AMAZFIT Verge 3 smartwatch further down to just $149.99 at the time of checking out.

You can follow this link to avail this discount, which will be valid for the deep gray color version of the smartwatch. Note that the promo will come to an end in two days.

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Check Out Special Offer Sale And Get Up To 70% Off On GeekBuying

Buy Beelink U55 Mini PC For Just $359.99 On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Feb 23, 2019

If you’re in the market for a cost-effective mini PC that doesn’t compromise on quality, GearBest’s got your back!

As part of its latest promotion, the Chinese online store has teamed up with Beelink to launch its latest promo called ‘Gaming Mini PC Beelink Kaby G7 Flash Sale.’

The aforesaid promo features a wide selection of well-received Mini PCs and TV boxes from the Shenzhen-based company that’s known for making appropriate products that are steady as a rock.

While the promotion page is brimming with all sorts of Mini PCs and other devices that you can buy at lowered prices, we’ll take a gander at the Beelink U55 Mini PC, which is currently available on GearBest.

We’ll not only divulge more details about this coveted mini PC but also show how you can reduce its original asking price during the checkout process.

Beelink U55 Mini PC

The U55 packs a powerful Intel Core i3-5005U processor along with an Intel HD Graphic 5500 GPU, under the hood.

The Mini PC ships with 8GB of DDR3L RAM to facilitate advanced multitasking and offers a hearty 256GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite content.

Moreover, the Beelink U55 features a highly efficient cooling fan that ensures rapid heat dissipation. It consumes less power and adopts environmental protection practice to conserve the natural environment.
While the aforesaid features completely justify the $429.99 price tag the Beelink U55 normally carries on online as well as offline stores, you can use coupon code GBCNBLU55 to save $80.99 during the checkout process.

In other words, you can use the aforesaid coupon to bring the original asking price of the Beelink U55 down to just $359.99 before placing your order.

In order to take advantage of the coupon, all you need to do is to head straight to this link without wasting time.

With only 48 pieces remaining, this promo is slated to end in just one day.

Buy Beelink U55 Mini PC

Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition in pictures: Sleek glass back design

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Feb 23, 2019

When Xiaomi launched the flagship Mi 8 last year, what stood out was theLimited Explorer edition with a transparent glass back that seems to show the internal components. Well, that was later clarified that the components which are on display at the back aren’t exactly those of the Mi 8 but a dummy. That revelation did not in any way affect the level of interest the version commanded. But unfortunately, it was just a limited edition and so was never commercialized. Instead, Xiaomi launched the Mi 8 Pro with a similar design. Just a few days back, Xiaomi announced the Mi 9 and along with it came the Mi 9 Transparent edition.

The Mi 9 Transparent edition looks very much like the regular Mi 9, save for the design of the rear panel. The device packs a huge 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a water-drop notch at the top. The display is further protected by a sixth-generation Gorilla glass cover. At the rear side is where most of the beauty resides. The phone comes with the USB Type-C interface with speaker grills on both sides of the port. Xiaomi also left out the 3.5mm audio jack on this one. The glass rear panel’s design is very similar to the Mi 8 Explorer edition. Thus it shows a dummy Motherboard with Qualcomm’s logo and wireless charging coil. Another thing is the red accent on the first camera sensor as well as the dedicated button on the left side.

As for the internals, the Mi 9 Transparent Edition comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its primary 48MP camera also has an aperture size of f/1.47 and has a 7P lens. 12GB of RAM is huge but thankfully, the size of the phone doesn’t have to be as big as the dummy Mi 9 transparent edition in the picture above. Just kidding. Meanwhile, you can check out our compilation of the Mi 9 Transparent version in hands-on pictures from below.

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Buy Top Variants Of The Lenovo Z5 Pro At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Get 18% Off On Lenovo Z5 Pro Smartphone

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Feb 23, 2019

Even months after hitting the store shelves, the Lenovo Z5 Pro continues to garner huge popularity among smartphone lovers.Inspired by the phone’s undying demand, the Chinese multinational technology company is now giving its loyal fanbase a chance to buy two variants of the Lenovo Z5 Pro at reduced prices.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discounts, you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout. We’ll show how in just a bit.

Lenovo Z5 Pro (6GB RAM, 128GB ROM)

While you’d normally end up shelling out $575.99 in order to get your hands on this variant of the Z5 Pro that comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage capacity, you can now buy it for just $469.99 on GeekBuying.

This 18 percent discount can be extended by applying coupon code GIZ_BJTHCNXF at checkout.

The coupon helps you save $50 more by reducing the retail price of the phone to just $419.99 before you place your order.

You can head straight to this link to grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Lenovo Z5 Pro (6GB RAM, 64GB ROM)

Alternatively, you can go for the slightly smaller variant of the Z5 Pro smartphone that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity.

This variant usually carries a $457.99 price tag, but you can now get your hands on it if you are willing to shell out just $409.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 10 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price. But that’s not all.
Aside from taking full advantage of the discount, you can coupon code GIZ_TIGTBTLM and get an extra $40 off.

In other words, you can bring the original selling price of this variant further down to $369.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon during the checkout process.

In order to grab the discount, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

The Lenovo Z5 Pro is quite an irresistible smartphone that sports an extra large 6.39 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

It is powered by Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 processor and packs a competent Adreno 616 GPU, under the hood.

On the optics front, the dual-SIM phone houses a 16.0MP+8.0MP dual-camera setup at the back and 24.0MP+16.0MP front cameras for self-portraits and face-to-face video chat.

Moreover, the phone runs ZUI10 OS based on Android 8.1 Oreo and is backed by a non-removable 3350mAh Lithium battery that offers a standby time of up to 2-3 days.

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Lenovo’s Mobile Business Group posts first worldwide profit since it acquired Motorola in 2014

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Feb 22, 2019

Lenovo Group today announced results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2018, and it was all positives. The brand posted a group revenue of $14 billion which is its highest group revenue in four years. The revenue is also up 8.5% YOY (12.8% YOY excluding currency impact). The Chinese tech giant also recorded strong pre-tax income of US$350 million (up 133% and over US$200 million higher than that of the previous year.

This is an all-time record for the company as all businesses continued to report profit improvements. The aspect that caught our attention the most is the mobile business group which posted its first worldwide profit since the acquisition of Motorola in October 2014. Lenovo has in recent times focused on reducing cost while still maintaining quality and that may have been the masterstroke. The company has been able to streamline its product portfolio and focus on core markets. One of its stronghold with the Motorola brand is North Amera and it did achieve a breakthrough quarter with volumes outgrowing the market by a staggering 40 points. Furthermore, the mobile business’ focus on other regions yielded results, worthy of mention, is Latin America. Lenovo retained the number two position in Latin America, despite currency fluctuations and supply constraints.

The Lenovo mobile phone gained notoriety for the seemingly deceptive hype preceding the launch of a new phone but that is usually overshadowed by the impressive design and specs that usually accompany the new product. The new products under the Lenovo brand helped the company to build on the momentum quadrupling revenue and reporting strong growth in PTI margin.

On the whole, the Group recorded a net profit of US$233 million for the fiscal quarter, significantly improved from the net loss of US$289 million in the same quarter of last year. Basic earnings per share in the third fiscal quarter was 1.96 US cents or 15.35 HK cents. The Intelligent Devices Group (IDG) posted record revenue and profit; powered by its third straight quarter since the inception of revenue growth – up 6.2% YOY to US$12.4 billion. During the quarter, the PC and Smart Devices (PCSD) business under IDG reported US$10.7 billion in revenue, up 11.6% YOY, and sequentially extending the Group’s momentum from the previous quarter. PC revenue grew 16% YOY, outperforming the market by more than 17 points with PTI margin also improving by 1 percentage point. Lenovo maintained its position as the world’s undisputed leader in PC sales with a record market share of 24.6%. A focus on high-growth and premium segments saw Workstations, Thin and Light devices, and Visuals revenue outgrow the market by more than 30 points, Gaming by 16 points and Chromebook by over 220 points.

Further, Lenovo’s Data Center Group (DCG) posted its fifth consecutive quarter of profit growth (PTI margin up 3.6 percentage points YOY) on a 31% YOY increase in revenue to US$1.6 billion. In fact, DCG recorded YOY revenue growth in all geographies, highlighted by triple-digit growth in North America, and double-digit growth in Asia-Pacific, EMEA and Latin America. Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) revenue grew by almost 70% YOY. The Group not only remained number one on the TOP500 list of supercomputers globally but also increased its lead according to data for IDC.

Xiaomi’s PR Head dismisses rumor that it is planning to blacklist uncertified apps installation

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Feb 22, 2019

Recently, a rumour emerged on China’s microblogging platform Weibo that Xiaomi was planning to provide app whitelisting feature on its smartphones whereby uncertified apps won’t install. For clarity, app whitelisting is the practice of specifying an index of approved software applications that are permitted to be present and active on a smartphone. The goal is to protect the phone and networks from potentially harmful applications.

The rumour was specific that the feature would come to Xiaomi smartphones sold in Mainland China, that it has been tested in house and is expected to go live in March. Existing Xiaomi users will be required to update their phones or face some restrictions until they do. Also, the feature will be pre-installed on new Mi phones in the feature. Even though the feature may have some usefulness, it isn’t going to be a popular one with fans who would like to have the freedom to install any app of choice on their phone. So it is no surprise that Xiaomi’s PR unit head Xu Jieyu was quick to come out to that it is a rumour. He did not expatiate but we take it that the company has any such plans.

However, the rumour may have some weight, as it also claims users will not be able to flash/root their phones anymore. Xiaomi has already implemented the inability for users of the MIUI China ROM to flash the Global MIUI ROM on their MI phones and vice versa. Thus, there is the possibility the company will stop it entirely. Also, for global ROM users, apps are usually installed from the PlayStore which ensures they meet security standard. Any app that falls short is usually removed from the store by Google. But such feature may not be available in China where Google services are banned.

Redmi Note 7 Pro is finally launching in China next week

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Feb 22, 2019

Earlier this year, Redmi launched its first smartphone after splitting from its parent company Xiaomi to work independently — Redmi Note 7. The phone has been popular in China, the only country where it has been launched, selling in in mere minutes in each of its flash sales.

Ever since the Redmi Note 7 has been launched, there have been lots of rumors related to its bigger sibling — the Redmi Note 7 Pro. While the phone has been expected to make its debut soon, no specific timeframe was known, until now.

Today, Redmi president Lu Weibing confirmed through a post of Chinese microblogging platform Weibo that the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be launched in China next week. However, he has not provided any specific launch date.

In the same thread, replying to comments of the users, he also hinted about the phone’s pricing. When asked about which one to choose from Redmi Note 7 and Mi 9, Lu Weibing replied that if the budget is around 2,000 (approximately $298), then choose Redmi Note 7 and if the budget is over 3,000 yuan (approximately $447), then go for Mi 9.

This suggests that the upcoming mid-range smartphone will be priced under 2,000 Yuan. We are expecting the pricing to start from around 1,500 yuan and go up to 2,000 yuan, depending on different variants based on the memory configuration.

While not much is known about the Redmi Note 7 Pro yet, it is expected to be a slightly upgraded version over the Redmi Note 7. The phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 675 chipset and will boast a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 camera instead of the Samsung GM1 sensor on the standard variant.

Additionally, the smartphone is also said to come with 18W fast-charging support out-of-the-box. It is expected to feature a 6.43-inch Full HD+ waterdrop notch display and is likely to have 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. It could run Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 and will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery. The phone is also expected to have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The Redmi Note 7, launched last month in China, comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 660 chipset, 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. It has a 48MP + 5MP camera setup on the back and a 13MP front-facing snapper with AI-based features.

Featuring a back-mounted fingerprint sensor, the phone runs Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 out-of-the-box. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology. While it supports 18W charging, the adopter needs to be purchased separately.

Xiaomi is scheduled to launch the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in the Indian market on 28th February, which will be sold exclusively through online marketplace Flipkart. However, the Redmi Note 7 Pro isn’t likely to make its debut in India soon.

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Realme 3 launch date in India is March 4

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Feb 22, 2019

The Realme 3 has been in the rumors since quite some time. The handset was expected to go official in the first quarter of the year. Today, the company has confirmed through a tweet that will be launching the Realme 3 smartphone on March 4.

The below shown launch poster released by Realme contains a starry pattern. A leaked photo of the Realme 3 smartphone that had surfaced yesterday had confirmed that it is equipped with a starry pattern on its rear shell. It appeared similar to the starry pattern that can be seen in the launch poster.

The poster confirms that the Realme 3 will be unveiled at 12:30 PM in India on March 4. Most of the specs of the Realme 3 are currently under the wraps. However, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed that it will be powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC.

Rumors have it that the phone could be equipped with a 6.3-inch waterdrop notch screen that will offer full HD+ resolution. The SoC of the phone could be supported by 4 GB of RAM. The rear side of the phone is fitted with a dual camera setup. It is speculated that it may include a 16-megapixel primary sensor and 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The back panel of the phone features a fingerprint scanner. It could be fueled by a 4,000mAh battery.

Read More: OPPO’s 10X Lossless zoom camera tech to be mass produced in the first half of 2019

The day after the Realme 3 will be announced, OPPO will be unleashing the OPPO F11 Pro smartphone in India. Only few details on the specs of the F11 Pro have surfaced so far. Rumors are rife that it could be powered by a new MediaTek chipset. The Helio P60 powered by the predecessor OPPO F9 Pro. Hence, the F11 Pro may feature Helio P70 or powerful MediaTek chip. The SoC could be equipped with 6 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128 GB.

OPPO has confirmed that the F11 Pro features a 6.5-inch notch-less display with a pop-up selfie camera of 32-megapixel. The rear side of the phone features a vertical dual camera setup with 48-megapixel primary sensor. The handset is expected to carry support for VOOC fast charging through USB-C. It will be available in two colors like Thunder Black and Aurora Green.

Meizu Note 9 records 175K+ AnTuTu scores with Snapdragon 675 and 6 GB RAM

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Feb 22, 2019

Meizu confirmed yesterday that it will be launching the Meizu Note 9 mid-range smartphone on March 6. The handset will be powered by the same Snapdragon 675 SoC that is present under the hood of the Vivo V15 Pro that was unveiled earlier this month. Today, the smartphone has appeared as “Meizu m1923” on AnTuTu benchmarks to confirm some of its key specs. On the benchmarking platform, the handset has recorded a score of 175,987.

The Snapdragon 675 chipset that is built with 11nm processing technology fuels the Meizu Note 9. The SoC includes Adreno 612 graphics. The below shown screenshot reveals that the SD675 chipset is accompanied by 6 GB of RAM on the device.

The Meizu Note 9 includes an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. It runs on Android 9 Pie OS. The display of the phone produces full HD+ resolution of 2244 x 1080 pixels.

The TENAA listing of the phone that had appeared earlier in this month had revealed the entire specs of the phone. The handset features a 6.2-inch display with a waterdrop notch. It carries support for full HD+ resolution. The handset is packed with a 4,000mAh battery. Meizu may include the support for 18W mCharge rapid charging technology on the device. Like the predecessor Meizu Note 8, the handset won’t be featuring support for microSD card slot. The back panel of the phone features a fingerprint scanner apart from the dual camera setup.

Read More: Meizu Zero crowdfunding secures 34% of the goal amount in 15 days

The front notch of the Meizu Note 9 is expected to house a 20-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the phone will be featuring a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. The company has reported used the 48-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor as the primary lens in the dual camera setup. The same camera sensor is also available on the Redmi Note 7 smartphone.

The Meizu Note 9 is expected to release with a price tag of 999 Yuan (~$148). This price tag will allow the smartphone to rival with the Redmi Note 7.

Samsung Galaxy S10+ emerges as the best camera for Selfie photos on DXOMark, ahead of the Mate 20 Pro

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Feb 22, 2019

DXOMark released the camera rating of Xiaomi’s Mi 9 flagship immediately after it was announced on February 20 with indices showing the device comes with a lot of improvements in the camera aspect. The Mi 9 rear camera ranked as the third best smartphone camera for video and still photography. Xiaomi didn’t get to hold that title for long as the DXOMrk rating for the new Samsung Galaxy S10+ has been released and it is awesome.

According to the ranking, the Galaxy S10 Plus had an overall score of 109 which places it on the same place with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro. But in the aspect of still photography, the Galaxy S10 Plus emerged as one of the overall best phone cameras. It polled a score of 114 for still photos, same with the Huawei duo. While for video it scores 97 which is the same with the Mate 20 Pro but 1 point behind the P20 Pro.

With these scores, it may seem the Galaxy S10+is in the same class with the Huawei duo but wait until you see the front camera. DXOmark recently started reviewing selfie camera and the dual selfie camera on the device was rated. The Galaxy S10 Plus gave a convincing show with a score of 96, way higher than the Mate 20 Pro (75) and the P20 Pro (72).

Donald Trump wants 6G network in the US, while companies still testing 5G

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Feb 22, 2019

The US President seems to be in a hurry, as he wants 6G rollout very soon in the country. Well, it is quite surprising to see that Donald Trump is talking about 6G. In the recent tweets, the president of the US announced that he’d like to see 6G availability in the country “as soon as possible.” Although, it not clear why Trump is so keen on bringing the 6G in the US. Although, it can be linked to Chinese companies huge involvement in building 5G networks.

In a pair of tweets, US President Donald Trump said that American companies must step up efforts or get left behind. He emphasized on the availability of the 5G and moreover 6G networks as soon as possible. In actual, Donal Trump tweeted, “I want 5G, and even 6G, technology in the United States as soon as possible. It is far more powerful, faster and smarter than the current standard.” In order to speed up implementation of the new technologies, Trump further added that “American companies must step up their efforts, or get left behind. There is no reason that we should be lagging behind on..”

I want 5G, and even 6G, technology in the United States as soon as possible. It is far more powerful, faster, and smarter than the current standard. American companies must step up their efforts, or get left behind. There is no reason that we should be lagging behind on………

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 21, 2019

The tweets are addressing the concerns of the US president that Chinese companies are leading in 5G technologies development. Even though he tweeted that the administration won’t block any more advanced technologies in order to favor local players. The saying is conflicting with the works the US administration has done in the past by blocking some Chinese companies from selling 5G equipments.

The comments came after the Korean Giant, Samsung launched a 5G compatible device. The new Samsung Galaxy S10 will give “the power of 5G in consumers’ hands” said the company. The new technology will allow users to download games, full TV shows within a few minutes or seconds. Users will be able to play graphics enriched cloud games without any virtual lag. The new 5G technology will make real-time 4k video calls a reality.

….something that is so obviously the future. I want the United States to win through competition, not by blocking out currently more advanced technologies. We must always be the leader in everything we do, especially when it comes to the very exciting world of technology!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 21, 2019

Various US telecom carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint are working onto bringing the 5G availability through the US very soon. Even the carriers are building partnerships with the major smartphone manufacturers to bring 5G into reality. Recently, Samsung has partnered with the Verizon and AT&T to launch the new Galaxy S10 5G in the country. In a leap ahead, Samsung has partnered with AT&T to create America’s first manufacturing-focused 5G innovation zone.

Currently, the United States is lagging behind China and South Korea in readiness for 5G. A report by CTIA even cited some reasons about why the US is still behind these countries.

Talking about 6G, then some researchers are working onto underpin the key points if the next-gen technology. A researcher and director of New York University’s NYU Wireless program, Theodore Rappaport said that “I’m glad he [Trump] is talking about it, It’s time to start talking about what 6G will be.”

Read More: Trump says made in China smartphones and laptops including iPhone may get hit with 10-25% tariffs

Recent tweets can be taken as a speed up call for American telecom carriers to bring 5G and concerning technologies to reality in the United States.

Do share your views about Trump’s recent tweets with us via comments below.

Huawei opening its first store outside of China by summers

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Feb 22, 2019

Huawei is late to join the list of mobile device manufacturers to open their offline stores globally. Samsung, Apple, Microsoft are some giants who have their offline stores to push sales and branding at ground level. Now, the Chinese smartphone maker is coming with an offline store in Vienna, Austria. It seems a strategic move for Huawei in enduring the Europeans from any pressure from the US lawmakers. It will be the first Huawei Store outside of China.

Despite being the second largest smartphone maker in Austria, Huawei didn’t open a single store in the Country. Overall, it’s a good move and will help the company to maintain a positive environment. Alongside, its 5G networking equipments are ready to float with three major carriers in the country. Namingly, operators like A1 Telekom Austria, Deutsche Telekom’s T-Mobile Austria, and Hutchison Whampoa’s Drei Austria are in talks to test 5G networks.

Moreover, Joe Kelly, Huawei’s vice president of corporate communication, denied any allegations from the US government at a press conference held in Vienna. The company directly denied any involvement in spying by any government. At the press conference, Joe added that it would even refuse if the Chinese government asked to spy.

It is a measured step from Huawei which will help the company to get stabilized in Europe. Even, the customers and politicians won’t succumb to the pressure from the US. Since the past few months, Huawei has been struggling due to allegations from the US concerning national security. As per the US, Huawei could spy on consumers and corporation through its networking gear. Even though, the US has warned its allies from using the Huawei networking equipment in testing 5G networks.

Read More: Huawei’s CEO shares P30 Pro camera sample, confirms quad cameras

The new flagship store will debut in the capital city of Vienna by summers this year.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+, S10 and S10e price for India confirmed

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Feb 22, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy S10 series was announced in San Francisco, U.S. on Feb. 20. Apart from launching the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e smartphones, the company also announced other devices such as Galaxy Fold foldable phone, Galaxy Watch Active smartwatch, Galax Buds, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Fit E devices. The South Korean company has revealed through a press release that it will be launching the Galaxy S10 phones in India. Also, among other devices, it will be bringing the Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watch Active as Galaxy Watch in the country.

The Galaxy S10+ is available in three models in India. The 128 GB variant is priced at Rs. 73,900 (~$1,038) and it can be bought in colors like Prism Black, Prism White and Prism Blue. The 512 GB and 1 TB models of the Galaxy S10+ that respectively cost Rs. 90,990 (~$1,277) and Rs. 1,17,900 (~$1,656) come with ceramic bodies and can be availed in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White colors.

Samsung has brought two models of the Galaxy S10v in India such as 128 GB and 512 GB. They are respectively priced at Rs. 66,900 (~$939) and Rs. 84,900 (~$1,192). The 128 GB variant will come in two color variants such as Prism Black and Prism White. The 512 GB edition of the Galaxy S10 will be only available in Prism White option.

The Galaxy S10e has arrived in India in a single variant of 128 GB. It carries a price tag of Rs. 55,900 (~$785) and its color editions are Prism Black and Prism White.

People who pre-order the Galaxy S10+ or S10 can purchase the Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watch at reduced prices. The Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watch are respectively priced at Rs. 9,990 (~$140) and Rs. 29,990 (~$420) in India. However, customers who pre-book the S10+ and S10 can avail them at discounted prices of Rs. 2,999 and Rs. 9,999. This offer is not available for Galaxy S10e buyers.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy S10 series smartphones to launch in China on February 28

In order to pre-book the Galaxy S10 series, users can visit Samsung’s online shop, Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm, Tata CLIQ and select retail outlets. The S10 lineup will starting shipping from March 6. The last date for pre-booking is March 5. The S10+, S10 and S10e handsets will be available across retails stores in India from March 8.

Samsung has confirmed that customers who pre-book the Galaxy S10+ and S10 will be able to take advantage of other offices such as an upgrade bonus of Rs. 15,000 (~$210), cashback of Rs. 6,000 (~$85) from HDFC and EMI offers with 3 months to 24 months duration.

HTC announces Vive Focus Plus standalone VR headset with two motion controllers

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Feb 22, 2019

The Taiwanese giant is struggling in the smartphone segment, but its VR headsets have leveraged the overall standing of the company. Last month at CES 2019, HTC announced two new premium VR headsets in the Vive line, named Cosmos and Vive Eye Pro. In a bid to further increase its VR products segment, HTC has announced a new yet more powerful Vive Focus Plus standalone VR headset.

The VR headset from HTC will support six degrees of freedom rather than three on the original controller launched last year. It will allow users to move around the HTC Vive Focus Plus rather than just rotating. The addition of these two new controllers has put it in direct competition against the Oculus Quest.

Further, teh HTC Vive Focus Plus is powered with a Snapdragon 835 chipset and hosts 3K AMOLED display. It gives the resolution of 2880 x 1600 pixels. Users can download the apps from the Viveport Online store as it runs on Vive Wave platform. The new VR headsets hold some minor changes in the design over its predecessor. The modern design aesthetics have improved the weight distribution in even manner across the device.

Although the company has not revealed the pricing details yet. It will debut sometime in the Q2 2019. The new VR headset from HTC will directly compete with the Oculus Quest, which is also due for launch in the second quarter this year. Except for some technical changes, the only difference that HTC Vive Focus Plus holds over the Oculus is its availability. HTC VR will be available for Enterprise users while the Oculus will be available for general use.

Read More: HTC Vive Pro Eye takes VR to the next level with Integrated Eye Tracking

The new headset from HTC will be made available in 25 different countries including USA, Canda, UK, Australia, Japan, and China. Other details about the device are not available, and we expect it to be made available by the second quarter of this year. The original Focus VR Headset is available for the price of $599.

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Buy OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Smartphone For Just $849.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Get 19% Off On Oneplus 6T McLaren Edition Smartphone

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Feb 22, 2019

Looks like smartphone lovers that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on a top-branded smartphone without emptying their pockets are in for a treat.

As part of its latest ‘Big Mobile Brand Sale,’ GeekBuying is doling out up to a noteworthy 50 percent off on mobile phones from coveted brands like OnePlus, Nubia, Oppo, Vivo, and Ulefone just to name a few.

We’ll take a gander at the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone that has now gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag on GeekBuying.

Moreover, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Oneplus 6T McLaren Edition

Carrying a steep price tag of $1076.99, the larger variant of the 6T McLaren Edition ships with 10GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of onboard storage capacity.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a smartphone, OnePlus is now offering the 6T McLaren Edition for a reduced price of just $869.99 on GeekBuying.

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An absolute bargain at this price, the 6T McLaren Edition sports a mammoth 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on top.

The phone packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor along with a highly competent Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood.

The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone ships with 10GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite content.

On the photography front, the phone houses a 16.0MP+20.0MP dual-camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s a 16.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting.

Moreover, the OnePlus-branded phone runs Oxygen OS based on Android 9.0 Pie operating system. The phone draws its juices from a non-removable 3700mAh battery that supports Fast Charging (5V 4A).

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Nokia 6.2 may not debut at MWC 2019

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