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

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Nov 7, 2018

Xiaomi‘s CEO Lei Jun recently granted an interview as reported by Chinese blog CNBeta. The tech chief spoke on several issues ranging from the company’s recent IPO offer to its plans for next year, including 5G technology. As you would recall, Xiaomi submitted an IPO application at the Hong Kong stock exchange in May this year. The company was subsequently listed in July. This came just 8 years after the company first opened shop.

Lei Jun has now revealed that the decision to get listed wasn’t his, neither was he in support of it, ab initio. The CEO disclosed that the idea of an IPO was mooted after the company’s Board of Directors conducted an evaluation at the end of last year and came up with an argument that Xiaomi is ripe for an IPO. Lei Jun disclosed that he and two other executives were not in favour of going public and that would be better done in two or three years time. Apart from Lei Jun, Wang Chuan, Xiaomi’s co-founder and senior vice president, also voted against an IPO. Wang Chuan had earlier revealed in an interview that the reason for not voting is that Xiaomi is not short of money. He also believed the company will face several pressures after the listing such as investors, stock prices etc.

Lei Jun did not leave anyone in doubt by throwing his weight behind the listing, stating that this year is indeed a time for listing. He believes the company has greater prospects for the future. That is manifesting in the shipping estimates so far, as released by the company. Xiaomi announced that its smartphone shipments had exceeded 100 million units bat the end of October which shows this year’s target may likely be completed ahead of schedule. Lei Jun acknowledged the 100million shipment is a milestone but that the company is already thinking of maintaining the raid growth next year.

Speaking on the company’s plans for the future, Lei Jun mentioned two aspects that the firm is focusing on; quality/user experience and globalization. Lei Jun hinted that Xiaomi presently has entered 80 countries and stands among the top five in 25 of these countries while aiming for the top three.

Lei Jun also spoke on 5G and Internet of Things (IoT). He revealed that the company will release 5G mobile phones in Europe between March and April next year. This he viewed as an important opportunity for the company, obviously to be among the first to adopt the next generation technology. Lei Jun equally hinted that as at the end of Q2 2018, Xiaomi’s IoT platform has connected 115 million devices. The company’s Xiao AI speakers rank second in the Chinese market among smart speakers. The CEO had earlier disclosed it had cultivated 20 to 30 mobile internet companies in India alone. Finally, Lei Jun stated that he is most concerned about the revolution in battery technology which will help solve the problem of charging smartphones. Lei Jun believes if button batteries could be developed to last for one or two years, it would be a revolution that would replace rechargeable batteries on devices.

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Smartisan announces humidifiers, tripod, Level 8 suitcases, and smart speaker

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 7, 2018

At its event yesterday in Chengdu, Smartisan announced a bunch of new products including a new color variant for its Smartisan R1 flagship. Among the products it announced are humidifiers, suitcases, a tripod, and a smart speaker.

Smartisan Humidifiers

Smartisan announced two new humidifiers at the event. One is a portable version that can be placed on a table or mantelpiece while the other is a much bigger one that is placed on the floor. Both humidifiers have a water tank with 4L and 9L capacities respectively. They also have an antibacterial box that lasts up to 12 months before replacement and an X-90 evaporating core that can be washed and reused for up to 2 years.

Both humidifiers can be paired with Smartisan’s smart app which will enable users to control the humidifiers, check humidity level and set working conditions.

The portable version is priced at ¥999 (~$145) and the bigger version has a price tag of ¥1999 (~$289).

Smartisan LEVEL 8 Suitcase

The Level 8 Suitcase comes in two variants – regular version with a polycarbonate body and a business version with a magnesium alloy body.

The regular version is made of Bayer’s Makrolon polycarbonate. It has YKK zippers, a TSA lock, a 4-level adjustable aluminum alloy lever, and 360° wheels. The briefcase has a 38L capacity and weighs 3.5 kilograms. It is priced at ¥299 (~$43) and is available in black.

The business version is covered in grade 6 aluminum on the outside and grade 5 aluminum on the inside. It has a front door compartment, a bunch of removable compartments for packing various items. There is also a 20000mAh built-in power bank with USB-C, lightning, and Micro-USB connectors and support for 18W fast charging.

The business version has a 36L capacity and comes in two variants. There is the standard version that doesn’t have the front door compartment and only has two TSA locks. There is the ultimate version that has the front door compartment for holding important documents and even a 14-inch laptop. It also has three TSA locks.

The standard business version is available in two color variants – a silver model priced at ¥999 (~$145) and a dark gray variant priced at ¥1199 (~$173). Both are available for pre-order already. The ultimate version will be available next year and will be sold for ¥1999 (~$289).

Smartisan David and Shire D1 Smart Speaker

Smartisan also announced a smart speaker at the event. The David and Shire D1 smart speaker is shaped like a flask. It has a two-tone design – an upper part made of metal with a mirror finish and a lower part covered in fabric.

There are media playback controls on top of the speaker. It also has a built-in assistant and owners will be able to switch between two voices (male and female). Smartisan says the speaker can stream up to 17 million songs from an online music library.

The David and Shire D1 smart speaker is priced at ¥899 (~$130).

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Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier/Ventilator hands on pictures: More than just an air purifier

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 7, 2018

Xiaomi yesterday officially announced a new MIJIA Air Purifier model during its Double 11 live broadcast. The device forms part of Xiaomi’s new products that will be available on November 11. The MIJIA Air Purifier has now been unboxed by the guys at MyDrivers and indeed we get to look closely at the device. From the unboxing picture, we can see the new wall-mounted air purifier is even bigger than we thought. Aside from purifying the air, the device is also a portable home ventilator.

On the design, the new Mi Air Purifier looks very much like the Mi Air Purifier Pro, with a physical display at the front. It has an elongated cube shape but isn’t designed to stand on its base. Instead, it is mounted on the wall. The wall mount will be carried by Xiaomi’s installers with a special equipment that would neatly create an opening on the wall. Apart from the wall bracket that will be used to mount the gadget to the wall, a round hole needs to be drilled at the back where a 16cm diameter pipe will pass outside to convey clean air from outside into the home. This will ensure the room is well ventilated.

The smart home gadget is said to also come with three independent filtration layers to remove allergens, PM 2.5 particulate matter, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, dust and other pollutants in order to keep the air inside the room clean. The air purifier can filter as much as 300 cubic metres of air per hour. It uses electricity but the consumption is so low that you don’t have to bother about the electricity bills accumulating.

The OLED display at the front is a touchscreen one which can be used to control the gadget. Apart from the touchscreen controls, the gadget can also be controlled via the Mi app. In addition, the Mi Air Purifier/Ventilator comes with Xiaomi’s Xiao AI voice assistant for voice prompt control. This will obviously be useful for Chinese speakers.

For pricing, the device comes with a 2,499 Yuan ($361) price tag which is way cheaper than other brands in the same category. You can check out some more picture of the gadget from below.

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Xiaomi 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air unveiled with 3,999 Yuan (~$579) pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 7, 2018

Apart from launching the 15.6-inch Mi Notebook Lite, Xiaomi had also unveiled the 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air in China yesterday. Even though it is a smaller device than the 15.6-inch Mi Notebook Lite, it is equipped with advanced specs. The compact laptop is fueled by the 8^th generation Core i3 processor.

Xiaomi 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air Specifications and Features

The new Mi Notebook Air features a 13.3-inch LCD display that supports Full HD resolution. The screen-to-body ratio delivered by the laptop is 80 percent and it offers a wide-viewing angle of 170 degrees. The screen is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The metal-bodied laptop measures 309.6 x 210.9 x 14.8 mm and it weighs 1.3 kg. It is equipped with a full-sized keyboard and a large touch. The device carries support for fingerprint unlocking.

The Windows 10 Home Edition is available preinstalled on the 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air. The Intel Core i3 processor (8^th generation) powers the device along with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM. The SoC is coupled with dual fan cooling technology along with 2+2 heat pipe for maintaining the internal temperature of the device. For graphics, the laptop offers its users with UHD Graphics 620.

The 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air is packed with a 40W battery which carries support for fast charging through USB-C. It takes 30 minutes to charge 50 percent capacity of the battery and it promises a battery life of 9.5 hours on single charge.

When it comes to ports, the new Mi Notebook Air offers features like USB-C, 2 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, microSD card slot and 3.5mm audio jack. The connectivity features available on the device include Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.1. It also features a 1-megapixel camera that supports HD video calls. It is accompanied by a digital microphone. The laptop carries support for Dolby Audio and AKG tuned custom-made dual speakers.

Xiaomi 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air Pricing

The pre-orders of the 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air has begun in China. The device has a regular price tag of 3,999 Yuan (~$579). However, by paying a deposit of 100 Yuan, it can be availed for 3,799 Yuan (~$549). Xiaomi will begin with the sales of the 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air in the next week. There is no confirmation on the arrival of the device in the international markets.

OPPO R19 concept design reveal dual in-display cameras with very high screen space

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 7, 2018

The OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Edition smartphones that were unveiled in March this year came were equipped notched displays. Few months later, OPPO announced the R17 and R17 Pro phones with reduced notch screens. It is speculated that the upcoming OPPO R19 may sport a newer screen technology to offer larger screen space to the user. Concept renders of the OPPO R19 smartphone have surfaced today. The new images reveal that the smartphone will be arriving with dual in-display cameras that will allow it to deliver higher screen-to-body ratio.

In the above images, the upper portion of the OPPO R19 concept model can be seen with two holes for the dual selfie cameras. Not only the side bezels are very thin, but also the upper and lower bezels are quite narrow. This indicates that it may offer a screen-to-body ratio of more than 95 percent.

Like the R17 duo, the R19 concept phone features an AMOLED screen. Hence, it is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The backside of the phone features a vertically arranged triple camera unit. OPPO is one of the smartphone brands that is gunning to launch a 5G phone in the first half of 2019. The 5G logo that can be seen on the display of the R19 concept phone suggests that it could be the company’s first 5G phone.

The OPPO R19 concept renders show that the phone will be arriving with 6 GB of RAM and it come in 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions. The renders do not carry information on the rear cameras, but its frontside features 40-megapixel dual camera setup.

Read More: OPPO A7 tipped to release soon in India

Samsung may launch the Galaxy S10 series at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 event in the coming year. It is speculated that the Galaxy S10 could be the first smartphone to arrive with in-display camera technology. There is no information available on the launch date of the OPPO R19 Pro. Probably, the company may announce it in March 2019. There is a possibility that other Chinese manufacturers may also release phones with in-screen camera in 2019. Since OnePlus is known for borrowing its design OPPO R-series, it is likely that the OnePlus 7 may also sport the new display design.

What’s your opinion on the concept renders of the OPPO R19? Let us know your views by posting your comments below.

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Qualcomm Talos benchmarked, test device for new SM6150 processor

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 7, 2018

A few days ago, we reported that Qualcomm is working on two new mid-range chipsets called the SM6150 and the SM7150. A Qualcomm test device has been seen on Geekbench and it is said to be powered by the SM6150.

The listing on the benchmark site states the device is called “QUALCOMM talos for arm64”. It also reveals it runs Android 9 Pie and has 4GB of RAM. The processor has a base frequency of 1.71GHz, the same as that of Snapdragon 710 devices.

The device scored 2267 points in the single-core test and 6103 points in the multi-core test. The second listing of the device on Geekbench scored 2257 and 5927 in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively. Irrespective of the scores you go with, they are higher than the scores of the Snapdragon 670 and Snapdragon 710.

"Talos" is the testbench for SM6150. SM7150 is being tested on another board with a different codename.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) November 7, 2018

Some sites have reported that the chipset is the Snapdragon 675, the 11nm SoC announced recently for gaming phones. Popular leaker, Roland Quandt says it is the SM6150 but he isn’t sure it is the same chipset as the Snapdragon 675. He said it isn’t the SM7150, as that is said to have a different test name from “talos”.

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook 15.6-inch Laptop with 8th-gen Core i3 chipset launched for ¥3399 ($491)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 7, 2018

Xiaomi has launched a new version of its Mi Notebook Laptop 15.6-inch model in China. The new version has as its distinguishing feature from other models, the eighth-generation Intel Core i3 processor at its heart.

The Mi Notebook 15.6-inch laptop is already available in several variants having either the eighth-gen Intel Core i5 and eighth-gen Intel Core i7 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 8GB RAM on some models. This new model is equipped with 4GB DDR4 memory as well as 128GB SSD. The laptop also comes with expandable storage slot that adds 32GB to the internal storage.

On the design aspect, the Mi Notebook 15.6-inch continues the no logo design of previous Xiaomi laptop models. The laptop is light and portable, just 19.9m thick despite using an all-metal casing. It is equipped with a 1080p display, dual fan cooling system, with 2+2 heat pipe layout to ensure stable performance. However, the arrangement of the keyboard has some redesign. The new Notebook now has a dedicated numerical keypad with dedicated keys for the calculator, browser, and scroll lock. The Mi Notebook is also equipped with dual 3W speakers and Dolby Audio surround sound technology. It comes pre-installed with genuine Microsoft Office and Xiaomi’s own sync assistant.

In addition, the new Core i3 version of the Mi Notebook 15.6-inch comes with 7 major interfaces. These include USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet port, HDMI interface, two USB 3.0, headset jack, three-in-one card reader, etc. The laptop is priced at just 3399 yuan ($491) which makes it the cheapest N15.6-inch Notebook around. Buyers can even get further discount by depositing 100yuan now and see that grow to 400 yuan by 11.11 when they will complete the payment to get it for just 3,099 yuan ($448). It will ship on November 11. We believe the laptop will be available soon outside China.

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Get Asus Zenfone 5 for just $329.99!

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Linus

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Nov 7, 2018

People usually associate the brand Asus with computers or related accessories but the company has already proven that it is capable of producing some top quality phones. The Zenfone 5 is one of their latest models and you can now get it for just $329.99 (flash sale).

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The Zenfone 5 is a really nice looking phone and it uses some premium materials like Gorilla Glass on the front and rear and a metal chassis. In addition, the device has a large 6.2″ display with the notch and 19:9 aspect ratio.

One of the highlights is the dual-camera setup that consists of one 12MP shooter and another 8MP sensor. AI is a huge part of image processing, just like on many phones these days.

The key specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Also, the phone ships with the latest version of Android and it has a 3300mAh battery with the fast charge support. you can now get the Zenfone 5 for just $329.99 (flash sale).

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MIUI 10 update now available for 20+ more smartphones

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 7, 2018

In September, Xiaomi had released MIUI 10 stable version for the first batch of smartphones. Global users owning phones belonging to the first batch have also received the update. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed the release of MIUI 10 update for it second batch of devices in China.

The second batch of Xiaomi phones that are now receiving the MIUI 10 stable version are:

Mi series

Xiaomi Mi 4S, Mi 4C, Mi 4, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi Max standard version, Mi Max high version and Mi Max 2

Redmi series

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi 5A, Redmi 4A, Redmi 4X, Redmi 4 high version, Redmi 4 and Redmi Pro.

Redmi Note series

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A standard version, Redmi Note 5A high version, Redmi Note 4X, Redmi Note 4X MediaTek variant, Redmi Note 4X Qualcomm edition, Redmi Note 4 and Redmi Note 3.

As mentioned above, the MIUI 10 stable version is now available for second batch of phones in China only. To install, users can wait for the official OTA update to show up and install accordingly. The other way to install the update is download the MIUI 10 stable version ROM from the support site of Xiaomi and install it manually.

The first batch of Xiaomi phones that were treated with MIUI 10 stable version in September were:

Mi series

Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8 SE, Mi 8 Lite, Mi MIX 2S, Mi MIX 2, Mi MIX, Mi Max 3, Mi 6, Mi 6X, Mi Note 2 and Mi 5.

Redmi and Redmi Note series

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A, Redmi S2, Redmi 5, and Redmi Note 5.

Read More: Buy Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Phablet For Just $309.99 On GearBest

The MIUI 10 update is now available for 39 smartphones including the 4-year old Xiaomi Mi 4 handset. The MIUI 10 is the enhanced version of the MIUI 9 that brings support for gestures and full experience, AI enhancements for photography, improved UI and more.

Have you installed the MIUI 10 update? Do you like it? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Smartisan R1 gets Peacock Blue color variant

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 7, 2018

Yesterday, Smartisan had an event where it announced a bunch of new products. One of the new products is a new color variant for its flagship phone, the Smartisan R1.

When the Smartisan R1 was announced back in May, it was available in two colors Pure White and Carbon Black. Yesterday, it got a new color variant – Peacock Blue.

The new color variant is available in two configurations – a 6GB RAM + 128GB version and an 8GB RAM + 128GB version. It is priced at ¥3299 (~$476) and ¥3799 (~$549) respectively. Smartisan is offering buyers a ¥300 (~$43) coupon, so that should save you same money.

The Smartisan R1 has a 6.17-inch 2242 x 1080 pressure sensitive display with Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor. On the back of the phone is a 12MP + 20MP dual camera combo and sitting in front within the notch is a 24MP f/2.0 camera.

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OPPO A7 tipped to release soon in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 7, 2018

The OPPO A7 is tipped to debut in China on Nov. 13 with a price tag of 1,599 Yuan (~$230). Fresh information shared by Indian tipster Ishan Agarwal claims that the OPPO A7 smartphone would be arriving soon in India. It is speculated to cost under Rs. 15,999 (~$220) in India.

Fresh information reveals that the base model of the OPPO A7 for India may feature 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. The higher model may arrive with 4 GB of RM and 64 GB of storage.

OPPO has recently introduced the Realme sub-brand for targeting online audience. The Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro and the budget-friendly Realme C1 have achieved good popularity in India. It is speculated that the OPPO A7 could be rebranded version of the Realme 2. The OPPO A7 could be aimed towards offline markets in the country.

The OPPO A7 is expected to arrive as a lower version of the OPPO A7X that was unveiled in the recent past in China. The A7 is expected to arrive with a 6.2-inch IPS LCD waterdrop screen that carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and aspect ratio of 19:9. It could be powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset that includes 1.8 GHz octa-core processor.

For photography, it is expected to feature 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and a front-facing shooter of 16-megapixel. It could be packed with a 4,230mAh battery. The back panel of the phone will be featuring a fingerprint scanner. The handset is tipped to arrive in color options such as Blue and Gold. It will be preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS and ColorOS 5.2.

Read More: OPPO A7 full specifications, pricing and release date for China leaked

The China Telecom listing of the phone suggested that it would be releasing in China on Nov. 15. However, as of this writing, the Chinese manufacturer is yet to confirm on the existence.

What could be the ideal pricing for the 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM variant of the OPPO A7 in India? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Buy Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Phablet For Just $309.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 7, 2018

While big-screen mobile phones continue to garner huge popularity among those who fancy watching their favorite videos and play popular games on a phablet, these devices don’t come cheap. In fact, a top-branded phone sporting a large display will set you back a pretty penny.

In a bid to make a smartphone with a mammoth display available to those living on a tight budget, Xiaomi is offering its recently launched Pocophone F1 at a considerably lowered price on GearBest. Keeping in line with that, the Chinese electronics company is doling out a big discount on the phablet’s steep asking price.

You’d normally end up spending a fortune on the Pocophone F1 phablet, you can now buy it for just $349.99 on one of China’s most popular electronics online stores. This is a significant 25% decrease in the device’s original selling price.

The aforesaid discount will be valid for the graphite black color version of the Pocophone F1 phablet. The price will drop further down to only $309.99 at 3 pm. Alternatively, you can get a 15% off on the slate blue color version, which can now be yours at a reduced price of just $369.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Pocophone F1 is an irresistible phablet. It features a mammoth 6.18 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels at an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. It is housed in a plastic body and has a Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection.

Furthermore, Pocophone F1 packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor along with an Adreno 630 graphics processing unit. It comes with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space.

On the photography front, the Xiaomi-branded phablet houses a 12.0MP+5.0MP dual camera module on the back and a 20.0MP front shooter for selfies. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a built-in4000mAh battery.

You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in checking out the full specifications and taking advantage of the discount. Note that the promotion is slated to end shortly.

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OPPO RX17 Pro and RX17 Neo announced in Europe for 599 euros and 349 euros

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 7, 2018

OPPO has introduced two new smartphones through an unveil event in Milan, Italy. The OPPO RX17 Pro and R1X Neo smartphone are the very same R17 Pro and R17 Neo devices that are already available for buying in China. Apart from Italy, these phones will be also available in markets like Italy, France, Spain and the Netherlands.

OPPO RX17 Pro

The OPPO RX17 Pro is fitted with a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen that supports FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The waterdrop notch screen offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. An under-display fingerprint scanner is present on the device.

The Snapdragon 710 chipset powers the OPPO R17 along with 8 GB of RAM. It is equipped with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. It includes a big battery of 3,700mAh capacity. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is customized with Colors 5.2.

In terms of photography, the rear side of the R17 Pro features a 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup along with a TOF 3D stereo camera. A 25-megapixel snapper is present inside the notch of the phone.

OPPO RX17 Neo

The OPPO RX17 Neo features the same sized AMOLED screen with notch. The handset is also equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. However, instead of Snapdragon 710, the RX17 Neo features Snapdragon 660. The SoC is coupled with 4 GB of RAM.

A 3,600mAh battery is present inside the RX17 Neo. It features the same 25-megapixel selfie shooter. At the backside of the phone is 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup.

The OPPO RX17 Pro and RX17 Neo are respectively priced at 599 euros (~$685) and 349 euros (~$399) in Europe. Both the phones will be available for buying in the aforementioned European markets starting from Nov. 16. Even though the R17 Pro was made official in China in August, the sales of the smartphone have not yet started. A recent report had revealed that the Chinese manufacturer will be selling the phone with a pricing of from Nov. 11. Before arriving In Europe, the RX17 Neo was launched at the beginning of this month with a price tag of around ~$345.

Dual Screen Axon M can be purchased for less than half its cost, but will there be any takers?

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 7, 2018

How many of you remember the ZTE Axon M, a dual screen experimental device? Well, despite some good specs and dual displays, it has not received good sales. In order to cash out or to increase sales, ZTE is offering over 65% discount off the original price of $725. Users can grab the Axon M at the price of $250 from Ebay in the US. In a similar discount, it is now available at the retail price of 1887 Yuan (~$272) at Jingdong Guanqi store.

The recent price cut has made it a hot deal for users who want to experience dual screens at a reasonable price. Earlier, due to the high price of the device, people were reluctant to choose Axon M. Now, as the price has been reduced, we hope to see a good number of sales.

There might be different reasons behind the recent price slash, but majorly it can be to garner some sales or to clear its stocks before launching a successor. Well, whatever the reason is, we suggest the users who want to buy it should grab it immediately, as stocks might end soon.

Additionally, the dual display’s each of 5.2 inches with 1080p resolution can combine to form a 6.75-inch 2160×1920 panel. ZTE Axon M is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC coupled with 4/6GB RAM having 64/128GB storage. In the camera department, it has a 20-megapixel camera, 3180 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

In order to fully utilize the dual display functionality, ZTE has added four different modes in the device. It carries classic mode, large screen mode, split-screen mode, and mirror mode. The split screen mode is quite efficient and is also a significant selling point. You can open multiple apps at the same time without any interference.

Read More: ZTE Axon M Teardown Shows A Surprisingly Simple Internal Arrangement

It is one of the best deals that is available in the market. In the US, buyers can head over to ebay to get it for $250. While who are residing in China can grab it for 1887 Yuan (~$272) at its Jingdong Guanqi store with Plus membership.

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Get The Bakeey NY01 Smart Watch At A Dropped Price Of Just $22.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 7, 2018

If you’re a fitness purist who fancies keeping a track of your health and other activities like walking and running without breaking the bank, we got good news for you.
While staying fit in today’s fast-paced world is quite important, it isn’t necessarily easy on your pocket. You can resort to using top-branded fitness gadgets like a smartwatch or a fitness band to monitor your health, but these devices don’t come cheap.

In a bid to make a high-end fitness tracker available to those living on a tight budget, Bakeey is offering its feature-laden NY01 smartwatch at a heavily discounted price on Banggood. So without wasting time, let us head straight to the details.

The Bakeey NY01 is smart and fashionable fitness tracker that’s loaded with top-end features including a multi-sport mode, heart rate monitoring, and calorie tracker. A fitness gadget offering comparable features would usually set you back a pretty penny, but you can pre-order the NY01 at a lowered price of just $22.99.
This is a noteworthy 43% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $39.99. This discount will only be valid for the first 100 pieces of the watch. The next 500 pieces will sell for $22.99, while the remaining 1000 pieces will go back to the retail price of $33.99. You can choose between two color versions including black and white.

It sports an eye-catching full circular 1.3inch IPS screen with a 240×240 pixels resolution. The NY01 features an equally appealing 208mm long and 22mm wide silicone band. Moreover, the Bakeey branded smartwatch is compatible with Android 4.4 (or above) and iOS 8.4 (or above) operating systems.

Equipped with an IP67 waterproof rating, the Bakeey NY01 features a heart rate monitor, sleep monitor and has multi-sport modes to monitor your activities such as walking, running, climbing, riding and lots more. On top of that, the NY01 has a pedometer as well.

You can directly reject an incoming call using the Bakey NY01 smartwatch, which also supports call and messages reminder. It supports notification for various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, WeChat, WhatsApp, Line, and KaKao Talk just to name a few.

You can head straight to this link to check out the rest of the specifications of the Bakeey NY01 smartwatch and take full advantage of the time-limited discount.

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These Glasses Block Out Ads and Screens in Real Life!

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 7, 2018

Have you seen a tech that can block out all the screens in bars, restaurants, public places, or in transport? If not, then we are here to let you know about the IRL glasses which can block all these screens on the go. The new IRL glasses use a horizontal polarisation to make screens go dark as like they are turned off. Though, the new glasses seem to be inspired from some Hollywood movies. The idea is nurtured by Scott Blew, an entrepreneur and engineer, and Ivan Cash, an artist.

IRL Glasses are created by taking inputs from artists, designers, and technologists. The aim is to bridge the gap between art objects as practical tools for controlling technology. It gives you full control, what you want to see and engage with screens. It helps you to disconnect and reconnect with your own will.

Ultimately, these glasses help you to disengage your attention from unnecessary information, helping you to concentrate on your work. It helps to improve your focus on your goals and stabilize your thinking which usually changes upon watching some video graphic content.

These horizontally polarised optics has raised almost $140000 against the goal of $25,000 on Kicstarter.com.

It helps to black out the LED and LCDs by using a different kind of optical film on the glasses. As per official saying, it is attained “By flattening and rotating the polarized lens 90 degrees, light emitted by LCD/LED screens is blocked, making it look like the TV or computer in front of you is off.”

Any person can pledge for different amounts to get some discounts or even the product itself when successfully manufactured. For example, a pledge of $49 on Kickstarter will get you a pair of glasses, discounted from the retail price of $79.

“A lot of my works revolves around technology and humanity and specifically encouraging people to disconnect to reconnect,” Cash said, adding that screens are a daily distraction that leaves us feeling powerless.

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IRL Glasses are set to debut in April next year for the price $79. It is quite useful in many ways and gives you the full control of what you see and watch.

What do you say about this? Share your thoughts on how you can benefit from it?

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Avail Great Discounts On Top Selling Tech Items On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 7, 2018

GeekBuying is giving tech buffs and gadget lovers a lot to cheer about by offering a wide selection of high-tech items at unbeatable prices.

Dubbed as the ‘11.11 Top Selling Tech,’ the recently kicked-off promo has been split into multiple sections in a bid to simplify the search process. We’ll check out some of the well-received tech items that you can buy without emptying your pocket on GeekBuying.

S6 Portable Rotary Bluetooth Speaker

Looking for an easily portable speaker that sports an eye-catching design? The S6 might just fill the bill. This compact speaker that can be rotated like a gyro is designed to comfortably fit in your hand. Moreover, its one-of-a-kind shaft design releases your pressure.
While you’d usually associate a steep price tag with a unique, handheld rotating speaker, the S6 can now be yours at a dropped price of just $8.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 55% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $20.20. You can head straight to this link to avail the discount before the promo ends in 4 days.

Tronsmart Element Mega 40W Bluetooth Speaker

It looks like music lovers are in for a treat. GeekBuying is giving a 49% off on Tronsmart’s Element Mega 40W Bluetooth speaker that would normally set you back $78.64 on online and offline stores.

As a result, you can now buy the Element Mega speaker at a lowered price of just $39.99 on GeekBuying. The Bluetooth speaker comes with a fully integrated touch panel, coupled with a slide-to-control volume mechanism.
Moreover, the Element Mega speaker can produce louder output up to 40W with its 28 core high-fidelity large subwoofer horn. It integrates 3D digital sound with DSP technology for a flawless output regardless of the setting of your living environment.

Regrettably, the promotion sale is slated to end in just 4 days. You can visit this link to check out more details about the Tronsmart Element Mega Bluetooth speaker and get the discount before the promo wraps up.

Lenovo Watch 9 Quartz Smart Watch

Much to the delight of fitness purists who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a fitness band or smartwatch, Lenovo is now offering its well-received Watch 9 smartwatch at a reduced price of just $25.99 on GeekBuying. Note that the device usually sells for $43.99.

Unlike a slew of other top-branded smartwatches available in the market today, the watch 9 boasts a 5ATM waterproof rating. In other words, it is capable of withstanding pressures equivalent to a depth of 50m. You can wear it during rain, shallow swimming and while washing hand.
Since the discount will only be valid for just 4 days, it is imperative for you to head straight to this link without wasting time to get the coveted Watch 9 at an unbeatable price.

X96 MINI Smart TV Box

The X96 MINI runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat OS for a high speed and an uninterrupted viewing experience. Under the hood, it packs an Amlogic S905W chip which premium 4K UHD contents with a 64bit CPU.

Moreover, it comes with a competent Mali-450 Penta-core graphics processor that handles 4K graphics and produces realistic pictures. The feature-rich TV box offers DDR3 2GB RAM and eMMC 16GB Flash.
You can directly connect it to your TV using an HDMI cable and set up your personal home cinema that produces 4K x 2K UHD multimedia experience. You can remotely control the X96 MINI TV box with an Infrared remote control which draws its juices from 2 x AAA batteries.

The X96 MINI TV box would normally set you back $69.99, but you can buy it for just $32.99 on GeekBuying. In order to take advantage of this 53% discount, all you need to do is to visit this link before the promo ends in 4 days.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro iFixit Teardown marks it poor for repairability

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 7, 2018

After Mate 20 Pro teardown by ZOL, now it’s time for the iFixit teardown. Huawei’s latest flagship device is available across all regions around the Globe. It was launched last month along with Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 X and a Porsche edition. It carries high-end specs including Kirin 980 SoC with AI capabilities. Yesterday, Huawei announced special waterproof case for the Mate 20 pro to extend its usability for underwater shooting. Now, in a Mate 20 Pro teardown by iFixit, we’ve got to know that the device is quite difficult to repair. There are many other details about its cameras and other features that have been revealed by iFixit teardown.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the latest device that has been torn down by iFixit. The DIY authority has found that due to excessive glue on the back and front side, it is quite challenging to repair the device.

While opening the device, iFixit found it difficult to open from the back due to excessive glue usage on either side. Though, there are chances that consumer might break their device while opening it from the back. Even, the screen repair is not as easy as it has also been glued tightly. Moreover, damaging a screen means, you have also lost its on-screen fingerprint also. Although, it is easy to replace the battery if you have managed to open the back panel of Mate 20 Pro.

On the mid-board, housed between the glass and battery carries NFC antenna, wireless charging coil, dual LED flash. The whole part is attached to the body with the help of a flex connector and eight screws. Huawei has added a relatively small main board which carries Kirin 980, 8GB RAM module, Wifi adapter and 2×2 MIMO port. Further, you can see the modules of 3D unlock hardware, triple camera and a few other things. The main board is held by 9 flex cables.

Further, its front camera sits inside the cutouts with mainboard comprising of the 24-megapixel sensor, rangefinder, proximity sensor, flood illuminator, ambient light sensor, and IR camera.

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Further, Huawei has used Phillips screws rather than standard screws with a large amount of adhesive. There are more chances that user damage the smartphone while getting it repaired. The new device from Huawei has managed to get four points out of 10 in terms of repairability easiness. Though Mate 20 Pro is not alone in this league, Galaxy Note 9, LG G7 and Mate 10 Pro also scored similarly in terms of ease to repair.

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Buy Wemax One Pro FMWS02C Laser Projector For Just $1749.99 On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 7, 2018

The Wemax FMWS02C is the world’s first ultra-short projector that adopts the ALPD (advanced laser display) technology, delivering up to an impressive 150-inches high-definition image in 50cm, coupled with a product life of nearly 25,000 hours.
If you’re a cinephile looking for an unmatched movie viewing experience, you are likely to end up spending a fortune on a high-end laser projector that probably doesn’t offer comparable features. Thankfully, you can now get your hands on the Wemax One Pro FMWS02C laser projector without emptying your pocket.

In a bid to make the FMWS02C available to the cost-conscious buyers, Wemax One is now offering the feature-rich laser projector for a heavily discounted price on GearBest. As a result, you can buy the steeply priced laser projector for just $1879 on the Chinese electronics online store.
This 22% drop in the original asking price makes the Wemax One Pro FMWS02C an irresistible laser projector that’s loaded with awe-inspiring features. On top of that, you can apply coupon code IT-CN09FEN and save an extra $50 at the time of checking out.

The aforesaid coupon helps you bring your already reduced grand total further down to just $1749.99. For the FMWS02C, Wemax One has resorted to using a compact, minimalist “box” design language, without spoiling the host and Bluetooth remote control design style consistency.

You can effortlessly control the host from any corner of your room and its competent voice assistant helps you find your favorite programs without breaking much of sweat. On top of that, there are various other interactive ways the user can enhance the overall viewing experience.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Wemax One Pro FMWS02C ANSI laser projector and avail the discount, which will be valid for the mirror black color version.

With only 31 pieces remaining, the promotion sale is slated to end in just 3 days. It is also worth noting that the aforesaid coupon will be valid only for the first 50 pieces.

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Xiaomi Mijia Induction Cooker Lite announced with 199 Yuan pricing in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 7, 2018

At the end of 2018, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Mijia had introduced Mijia Induction Cooker with a price tag of 299 Yuan. The Chinese brand has now launched a new model named Mijia Induction Cooker Lite that costs 199 Yuan. The newly announced induction cooker lacks support for smart operation.

In terms of design, the Mijia Induction Cooker Lite looks similar to the previously announced induction cooker model. It features a round body that is not only compact but also lightweight. Inside, it is equipped with 156mm large coil and double layered design. It offers heating functions such as 2100w stir-fry large firepower, strong firepower, rapid temperature rise, and low power continuous heating.

The Xiaomi Mijia Induction Cooker Lite features a minimalistic knob that can be used by a single push and turn. There is 9-speed firepower sitting with LED available for each one. It takes only 0.5 seconds to turn on the device and rotate the knob to the desired setting. User can tap to pause and long press to shut down the Mijia Induction Cooker Lite.

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As mentioned above, the Mijia Induction Cooker Lite carries an affordable pricing of 199 Yuan. The cooker will be made available for buying starting from 12 AM on Nov. 11 through various online retailers in China. Mi Home stores in China will also begin the sales of the induction cooker at the same time. There is no word on the international availability of the device.