OnePlus 7 concept model with punch-hole display and triple rear cameras appear

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Feb 19, 2019

Since the OnePlus 6 smartphone was announced in May 2018. Hence, it is speculated that the OnePlus 7 will be arriving to succeed it around the same time this year. Concept Creator that is known for creating marvelous concept renders of upcoming phones has shared a concept model of the forthcoming OnePlus 7 smartphone.

The embedded video in this post shows that the OnePlus 7 concept model features a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port and an external speaker. The rear panel of the smartphone is fitted with a vertical triple camera setup which is followed by an LED flash.

The red-colored Alert Slider is present with the power key on the right side of the device. The volume up and down buttons are available on the opposite side. The SIM tray is also placed on the left side.

The frontside of the OnePlus 7 concept phone has a stunning display that features a small cutout at the top-center for the front-facing camera. The display of the phone is surrounded by super-slim bezels. Also, it is equipped with a very slim chin. An earpiece is placed on the top edge of the screen. The handset is shown in four color variants such as Blue, Red, Black and Silver.

OnePlus is known for borrowing the design of its phones from the R-series smartphones by OPPO. For instance, the OnePlus 6T is equipped with waterdrop notched screens like the OPPO R17. Rumors have it that the OPPO R19 will be coming with a notch-less screen and a pop-up selfie camera. Hence, there is a possibility that the OnePlus 7 may also arrive with a notch-less display and a pop-up front-facing snapper.

Will the real OnePlus 7 smartphone arrive with the above shown punch-hole display design or it will sport a design like the OPPO R19? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Rumor Roundup: Launch Livestream, Specifications, Features and Price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 19, 2019

Tomorrow, Xiaomi will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone. The company is also expected to announce a transparent edition of the phone with Alita: Battle Angel branding. The Chinese manufacturer has already revealed plenty of information on the key features of the Xiaomi Mi 9. Here is a rumor roundup on the specifications, features and price of the Xiaomi Mi 9 series.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Launch Event Livestream

The launch event of the Xiaomi Mi 9 will be held in China tomorrow. The event that will be begin at 2 PM (local time) will also be livestreamed online. Here is the link to the livestream launch event of Mi 9.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 9 will be equipped with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It will support full HD+ resolution, 600-nit brightness, Sunlight mode 2.0, Reading mode 2.0, Always-on Display and 103.8 percent NTSC wide color gamut. The display will be shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 6.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 will offer a screen-to-body ratio of 90.7 percent thanks to the slimmer bezels around the display. With a chin size of 3.6mm, it will be sporting the thinnest lower bezel seen on a smartphone. The Mi 9 blessed with a fifth-generation optical in-display fingerprint scanner which offers a larger unlocking area on the display compared to other phones with screen fingerprint scanner. Xiaomi claims the Mi 9 will have the fastest in-display fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 855 chipset will be powering the device with up to 12 GB of RAM. For smooth gaming experience, the handset will come equipped with Game Turbo mode. It may come with an inbuilt storage of up to 256 GB. For more storage, the handset may sport a microSD card slot. The exact size of the battery of the Mi 9 is not known. Some rumors have claimed that it may house a 3,300mAh battery. Recent reports have revealed that the Mi 9 will carry support for 27W fast charging and 20W fastest wireless charging.

The Mi 9 will be the first Xiaomi phone to feature a rear-mounted triple camera setup. It is rumored to feature Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens and 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom support. The triple rear cameras will be also supported by laser autofocus apart from LED flash. The frontside of the phone is fitted with a 20-megpixel selfie camera.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 could be equipped with stereo speakers that can deliver a sound output that is similar to a 0.99cc spear box. For enhanced sound, the Mi 9 also features Smart PA. The other features of the Mi 9 include IR blaster, dual-band GPS support and 4×4 MIMO W-Fi. Also, the smartphone has a dedicated hardware button for accessing its Xiao AI voice assistant.

Read More: Two Variants Of The Xiaomi Mi 9 Smartphone Have Gone Up For Pre-Order On Giztop

Xiaomi Mi 9: Battle Angle Edition and Mi 9 Explorer Edition

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has claimed that there is a Transparent Edition of the Mi 9 that comes with 12 GB of RAM, 48-megapixel lens in its rear camera setup and gradient finish. The Chinese manufacturer has designed this phone in partnership with the move Alita: Battle Angel. Hence, the device may go official Xiaomi Mi 9: Battle Angel. It is speculated that the company will be announcing Mi 9 Explorer Edition smartphone too tomorrow. It may come with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

Just as Xiaomi had launched the Snapdragon 710 powered Xiaomi Mi 8 SE along with Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition last year, it is also expected to announce Mi 9 SE tomorrow.

A listing of the smartphone was recently spotted on Jingdong Mall. However, the specs of the phone have not been revealed yet. It is speculated to be equipped with waterdrop-style notched display, in-display fingerprint reader and Snapdragon 712 mobile platform.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Price Leak

It is speculated that the Xiaomi Mi 9 will be arriving in following models such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage with 3,299 Yuan (~$487) price, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage priced at 3,499 Yuan (~$516), 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage with 3,699 Yuan (~$546) cost and Mi 9 Explorer Edition with 8 GB RAM + 256 GB with 4,999 Yuan (~$737) price tag.

The 12 GB RAM powered Mi 9 Battle Angel edition may cost 5,999 Yuan (~$885). The Mi 9 is expected to release in three color variants such as Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue and Piano Black.

Could Xiaomi Mi 9 be the best smartphone ever from the company? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Grab Blackview new phones at discounts of upto 43% from Aliexpress flash sales

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 19, 2019

BlackView, a Chinese smartphone brand is offering a discount on its newly launched smartphones. BlackView is offering a discount of upto 43% on most of its newly launched smartphones. The flash sales will take place on Aliexpress from February 22nd to February 28th. Blackview is terming the new flash sale as the mode of bringing happiness to the faithful consumers. In a bid to celebrate the Chinese new year, Blackview is offering huge discounts on devices such as BV9500 Pro, BV9600 Pro, and many others.

If you are looking to buy a new Android device with powerful specs at an affordable price, then the Blackview sale is for you.

Blackview Max 1 Sale

BlackView is offering a 43% discount on Max 1 which usually retails at $699. After calculating the discounts, customers can own it for the price of $398.99 along with a free selfie stick or projection tripod and Bluetooth speaker.

As far as the specs are concerned, Blackview Max 1 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P23 Octa Core Octa Core CPU coupled with 6GB RAM. It features a 6.01 inches display having a resolution of 1080 x2160 pixels. It holds a Laser projector which makes it different from other devices. In camera, the device is equipped with a 16-megapixel single rear camera. While a dual 16 megapixel + 0.3 megapixels is present on the front side for beautiful selfies. It is available with 64 GB internal storage. In connectivity, users will get NFC, OTG, WIFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. There’s a dual SIM slot along with 4680 mAh battery with fast charging support.

Actual Price: $699.99

Sale Price: $398.99

Blackview BV series sale

BV9600 Pro

Blackview has put its popular BV series devices on sale at the Aliexpress. Blackview’s BV series carries various outstanding devices which carry features such as wireless charging, IP68 ratings and much more. Users can pick BV9600 Pro waterproof phone at the discount price of $359 which is 22% off from the actual price of $449.9. It carries Helio P60 AI processor along with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. There’s a 6.21-inch display with the resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. The waterproof mobile device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and hosts NFC chip. In-camera section, there’s a dual rear camera consisting 16 megapixels + 8-megapixel camera on the rear side. On the front, there’s an 8 Megapixel shooter for beautiful selfies. It is a waterproof, dustproof and shockproof device.

Actual Price: $449.99

Offer Price: $359.99

BV9500 Pro IP68 rated device is going for the sale price of $348.29. It hosts an unbelievable 10000 mAh battery and is also shockproof, water and dustproof device. Similarly, customers can own BV6800 at the discounted price of $179.99 from the actual $249.99. It offers wireless charging and a huge 6800 mAH battery.

Blackview is showering discount on almost every device at Aliexpress. Mainly, P600 is available for $151.91 at 28% discount from the original price of $210. Similarly, all the entry-level smartphones such as A20, BV1000, P10000 Pro, BV 800 Pro, and various other models are up on sale at huge discounts.

Anyone who is looking for the sale page can click here to grab the discount before it gets over.

Get upto 43% Off On BlackView new phones

Qualcomm QM215 chipset under testing for Android Go phones

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 19, 2019

Qualcomm, a major chipset maker for smartphones, has designed a new SoC for entry-level devices. According to reports from a famous tipster, Qualcomm is currently working on a new chipset which could make its way to new Android Go devices. The new chip is set to part ways from its Snapdragon lineup and will be marketed as the Qualcomm Mobile 215 Platform.

It seems to host the same base as like of the low-end Snapdragon chipsets attached with Quad core CPU arrangement. Internally, it will carry quad-core CPU clocked at 1.3 gigahertz and a GPU at 650 megahertz. It matches the architecture of the already present Snapdragon 410 and 425 chipsets. Moreover, it’s not clear whether the Qualcomm will build it using the 28 nm process or something else. Further, the source has not revealed any more details about the upcoming low-level QM215 chipset.

Qualcomm is testing some reference designs coupled with 1GB or 2GB LPDDR3 RAM and 8/16 GB storage. Huawei is testing the new chipset with a 720P+ display and fingerprint reader for its new device.

In detail, it seems that the new chipset is mainly designed for Android Go devices. These energy efficient chipsets can be a perfect match for the low-end devices. It will allow Android Go devices to be more energy efficient and more affordable. If things are right, the QM215 will feature in ultra-low-cost smartphones. These kinds of chipsets can better compete in the developing markets like India, South America, and a few other nations.

Read More: TSMC to commence mass production of Qualcomm’s 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset soon

Although Qualcomm has not confirmed the existence of QM215. We expect to hear something from the company about it in the upcoming few weeks.

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DOOGEE plans to stun audience with modular S90 and beautiful Y series phones at MWC 2019

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 19, 2019

The world’s largest gathering of mobile industry aka MWC 2019 is going to take place from February 25th-28th in Barcelona. Many manufacturers are set to announce new devices offering outstanding innovations at the event. Samsung, Huawei, OnePlus, LG and many other giants are ready to announce next-generation devices at the event. Similarly, DOOGEE, a Chinese electronics maker is coming with new mobile devices including a modular S90 and a whole new Y series devices.

As like of last year, DOOGEE is planning to launch new innovative devices with lots of surprises at the MWC 2019. As per the new information revealed, DOOGEE is set to unveil the DOOGEE S90 modular rugged phone. The device is already listed at the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform and had made it to the Top 3 popular products over there.

Additionally, DOOGEE S90 carries support for different modules as like of the Moto Mods. As like of Motorola 5G Moto Mod, DOOGEE is also looking to announce 5G compatible MOD for S90 device. Moreover, the company will introduce five different modules to extend the functionality of the device.

It carries a 6.18-inch display with the resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels. The device is powered by an octa-core CPU featuring 4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A73, 4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 cores. It is coupled with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. In the camera department, there’s a 15.93-megapixel shooter on the rear side while a 7.99-megapixel sensor sits on the front side. It is sustained with a 5050 mAh huge Li-polymer non-removable battery. DOOGEE runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo with their customized skin on top.

DOOGEE Y series also making debut at MWC 2019

DOOGEE provides quite intuitive phones specially crafted for young folk. Their Y series devices have already made its contribution to attracting young people. DOOGEE is going to make new announcements for new devices at MWC 2019. As revealed, DOOGEE is going to make a comeback with beautiful new Y series devices. Namingly, DOOGEE Y7Plus, Y7, Y8 Plus, and Y8 are exclusively redesigned devices making it to the event next week.

The new devices are redesigned with more vibrant and youthful colors. Its big screen ratio will allow users to have a broader viewing experience. The new design is inspired by the mysterious starry sky of the vast universe.

Read More: Doogee S90 Modular Smartphone gets a discount on Amazon, just €339,99!

The new devices are going to debut at MWC Barcelona on February 25 to 28.

Buy KUGOO S1 Folding Electric Scooter For Just $329.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 19, 2019

Electric scooters continue to garner huge popularity among those looking for a trouble-free riding experience.

Their sleek design, coupled with a slew of other awe-inspiring features make e-bikes great choice for people who fancy using a more eco-friendly mode of transportation.

Taking the skyrocketing popularity of these sports, and outdoor products into consideration, GeekBuying has launched a new promotion called ‘Take an adventure Sports Outdoor Deals.’

The products on the promotion page have been split into two categories including Flash Deals and EU Warehouse in order to simplify the search process.

It is worth noting that the products featured on the promotion page are up for grabs bearing lowered prices.

We’ll take a gander at the KUGOO S1 electric scooter that has gone up for sale carrying a considerably lowered price tag, under the ‘Flash Deals’ category.

Moreover, we’ll show how you can save more money at checkout. So without further ado, let us delve straight into the details.

Marketed as an ideal vehicle for a short predictable commute, electric scooters are quieter and relatively more efficient than the standard motorbikes.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on an electric scooter that doesn’t cost a bomb, you might want to take a look at the KUGOO S1 electric scooter.

Although the S1 folding electric scooter usually carries a steep price tag, you can now buy it for a reduced price of just $339.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a significant 51 percent drop in the vehicle’s original asking price of $699.99, but that’s not all.

Aside from grabbing the aforesaid discount, you can apply coupon code GIZ_GKB038S and get an extra $160 off.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered selling price of the S1 folding electric scooter further down to just $329.99 before placing your order.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the KUGOO S1 electric scooter.

Alternatively, you can get 52 percent off on the white and 51 percent off on the blue color versions of the e-bike as well. Note that the promo is slated to wrap up shortly.

Get 51% Off On KUGOO S1 Folding Electric Scooter

Samsung to organise Galaxy S10 Preview Events across India on February 21st

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Jeet

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Feb 19, 2019

Samsung will be announcing its next-generation Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones — Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10e tomorrow at its “Unpacked” launch event in San Francisco. Now, the company has announced that it will be holding Galaxy S10 previous events in India just a day after the official announcement.

Samsung India has confirmed that it will be organizing Galaxy S10 previous events on 21st February across eight major cities in India, which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, Pune, and Chandigarh. Interested users can visit the stalls or Samsung’s experience store from 05:30 pm IST on February 21st to use the smartphones. The process is open for all and requires no prior registration.

The company will also be the live streaming the Galaxy S10 launch event on Samsung’s official website. The event in India will kickstart from 12:30 am on February 21st. Alongside the flagship Galaxy S10 series smartphones, the South Korean company is also expected to take the wraps off its first foldable smartphone and rumored Galaxy Buds and a smartwatch.

As for the specifications, the Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10e are equipped with 6.1-inch, 6.3-inch and 5.8-inch AMOLED HDR+ displays with Infinity-O design. It supports Quad HD+ screen resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The S10 Plus and S10 feature Gorilla Glass 6 panels and ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensors whereas the Galaxy S10e has Gorilla Glass 5 and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Coming to the camera department, the Galaxy S10 Plus feature triple camera setup which includes f/2.4 aperture 12-megapixel telephoto lens with support Zoom, OIS and autofocus; f/1.5 aperture wide-angle lens with dual aperture and dual pixel OIS and f/2.2 aperture 16-megapixel ultra wide-angle fixed focus lens. The same triple camera sensors are available on the rear side of the S10. There is a dual camera setup on the Galaxy S10e has the same 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and 16-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor available on the S10 and S10+.

The devices will pack Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855 SoC depending on the mark, with massive memory configurations that go up to 12GB RAM and 1TB internal storage. The Galaxy S10+, S10, and S10e respectively feature 4,100mAh, 3,400mAh and 3,100mAh batteries with support fast charging through USB-C and fast wireless charging.

Nokia 9 PureView Geekbench appearance confirms Snapdragon 845

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 19, 2019

Nokia 9 PureView is one of the handsets that is expected to go official alongside other rumored devices such as Nokia 6.2 (2019), Nokia 8.1 Plus and Nokia 1 Plus on Feb. 24. Most Android flagship phones launching this year including the Galaxy S10 series and Xiaomi Mi 9 are arriving with the powerful 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. However, various reports have claimed that HMD Global has settled for last year’s Snapdragon 845 mobile platform for the Nokia 9 PureView. Today, the smartphone has appeared on Geekbench to reveal that it will indeed arrival with Snapdragon 845 SoC.

The Nokia 9 PureView has appeared as “Nokia 9” on Geekbench. In the single-core test of the benchmarking platform, the handset has scored 2269 points. In the multi-core test, it has scored 8793 points. The Snapdragon 845 chipset and 6 GB of RAM are present under the hood of the device. It comes preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS.

The 6 GB RAM variant of the phone may come equipped with 128 GB storage. The base model of the phone is expected to feature 4 GB of RAM which could be accompanied by 64 GB or 128 GB of storage. The 10nm Snapdragon 845 SoC is not as efficient as the new 7nm Snapdragon 855, but the Finnish firm will be highlighting the ZEISS optics enabled penta-lens setup. Rumors have it that the Nokia 9 PureView can shoot up to 64-megapixel resolution photos since it features a pair of 12-megapixel sensors, a pair of 16-megapixel sensors and an 8-megapixel sensor.

Read More: Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 1 Plus details leaked through FCC documents

The Quad HD+ resolution support screen of 5.99 inches along with in-display fingerprint scanner is rumored to be arrive on the Nokia 9 PureView. It may include a 4,150mAh battery that will be equipped with support for 18W fast charging. Rumors have it that it could be the first Nokia phone to support wireless charging. The Android 9 Pie OS on the device is expected to deliver stock Android One experience.

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Save Up To 30% On Camera Phones And Accessories From Meizu

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 19, 2019

Looking for camera phones that don’t cost a bomb? Look no further.

One of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers, Meizu has teamed up with AliExpress to offer its well-received camera phone at unbeatable prices.

In collaboration with AliExpress, the Chinese consumer electronics company will be doling out up to a noteworthy 30 percent off on a slew of Meizu-branded camera phones and accessories.

Aside from that, Meizu is giving its loyal fanbase a chance to save a considerable amount of extra money with specific coupons.

If your cart value exceeds $129, you can use a $2 off coupon. Likewise, those who spend $299 or more can apply a $4 off coupon during the checkout process.

Aside from getting your tech greedy hands on the Meizu Note 8, Meizu X8, Meizu 16th, Meizu 16 and Meizu M8 smartphones, you can avail great discounts on select camera phones from Meizu.

For the sake of an instance, the 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM variant of the Meizu Note 8 would normally set you back anywhere between $203.74 and $223.74.
But thanks to an 18 percent discount, the phone can now be yours if you are will to spend $167.07 to $183.47.

Likewise, you can get a 20 percent off on the global version of the Meizu X8 mobile phone that usually retails for about $258.74 and $274.99.

Due to the aforesaid discount, the X8 can now be yours for a dropped price of $206.99 to $219.99, based on the variant you select.

Alternatively, you can buy the 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM variant of the Meizu M6T mobile phone that would normally set you back anywhere between $131.24 and $153.74.

Meizu is now offering the M6T for just $104.99 and $122.99 depending on the color and storage options you select. The aforesaid discount will only be valid for two days.

As far as mobile phone accessories are concerned, you can buy the Meizu POP TW50 dual wireless headphones, Meizu EP52 headphones and Meizu EP52 LITE Bluetooth headphone for considerably lowered prices.

You can click here to check out the rest of the Meizu-branded items that you can buy without emptying your pocket on the promotion page.

Get Great Discounts On Camera Phones And Accessories

Huawei P30 flagship smartphone series scheduled to launch on March 26th

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Jeet

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Feb 19, 2019

In line with our previous report which suggested that the Huawei’s upcoming flagship lineup — Huawei P30 series could launch in late March, the company has now confirmed this.

A video teaser has surfaced online which confirms that the Huawei P30 series, which is likely to include P30, P30 Pro and P30 Lite, will officially be announced at a launch event on 26th March in Paris, France.

According to the rumors, the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will come equipped with waterdrop notched displays. A leaked image of the P30 Pro’s screen protector also confirms this claim. The UAProf of P30 and P30 Pro have been spotted through which their display resolutions have been confirmed.

The leaked images related to the smartphone’s display shows reduced chin size, which implies that the company has decided to get rid of the home button that housed the fingerprint sensor. Instead, the company seems to have opted for an OLED display with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Previous leaks revealed that the upcoming Huawei P30, P30 Pro and P30 Lite smartphones are codenamed as Vogue, Elle, and Marie Claire respectively. The phone’s display supports Full HD+ screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and the device will come pre-installed with the latest Android 9 Pie operating system, with the company’s own EMUI custom interface on top.

Under the hood, the devices are expected to be powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 octa-core chipset — which is positioned to compete against the likes of Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. As for the camera, the P30 could feature a triple camera module on its rear whereas the Pro edition is also expected to arrive with triple rear cameras and a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor and support for 10X optical zoom.

The RAM in the P30-series could top at 12GB. While the P30 is said to have a 6.1-inch screen, the Pro version will be coming with 6.5-inch OLED display. As for the support for fast charging technology, the P30 will have 22.5W charging support while the P30 Pro will be offering support for 40W fast charging.

As said, the launch event for the Huawei P30 series is scheduled to take place in Paris on 26th March, which will reveal all the phone’s specs and features as well as pricing and availability details. Meanwhile, the company will be present at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this week to launch its foldable 5G smartphone.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro may feature in-display fingerprint scanner

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 19, 2019

Redmi India has recently confirmed that the Redmi Note 7 phone will be unveiled on Feb. 28. The teaser poster contains a big number 7 and the company has asked its fans to guess the number of humans inside it. The smaller images inside the number also contains the features of the phone. According to GSMArena, the top portion of the number seems to be hinting on the presence of in-display fingerprint scanner on the device.

The Redmi Note 7 was made official in China in the previous month. The handset does not feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. Hence, it can be said that the Redmi Note 7 Pro could be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. There is a possibility that the Redmi Note 7 Pro may get unveiled as the Redmi Note 7 in India.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is also coming to China. However, it is expected to get announced after the Xiaomi Mi 9. The Note 7 Pro is expected to house a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch that will support full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 675 SoC may power the phone along with 6 GB of RAM. It may come with an internal storage of 128 GB.

Read More: Buy Xiaomi Redmi Go Smartphone For Just $69.99 On Banggood

The backside of the phone is confirmed to feature Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor. It could be equipped with 5-megapixel depth sensor. For capturing selfies, it may feature 13-megapixel front-facing camera. Like the Note 7, the Pro edition may also come with 4,000mAh battery that will carry support for 18W fast charging. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie will come preloaded on the device.

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Vivo iQOO smartphone confirmed to pack Snapdragon 855 SoC, 12GB RAM and triple rear cameras

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Jeet

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Feb 19, 2019

Last week, Vivo launched its sub-brand named iQOO, which is aiming to sell premium flagship smartphones. Debunking the rumors that the company’s first device will be a foldable smartphone, Vivo recently showcased the upcoming IQOO smartphone during a live television broadcast.

In the video, a model was holding the smartphone in her hands. While the phone’s closeup wasn’t shown, it showcased the phone’s sleek design. It was also clearly visible that the device will feature triple camera sensors on the phone’s back panel.

Now, the company has posted an image on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, confirming the key specifications of the upcoming iQOO flagship smartphone. It confirms that the device will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest — Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor, manufactured using the 7nm process.

Further, the image also reveals that the top-end model of the smartphone will pack 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Currently, there are just a couple of devices which pack 12GB RAM. While Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, which packs 12GB RAM is officially announced, Samsung will be launching Galaxy S10 Plus with 12GB RAM tomorrow.

The phone is also confirmed to come with the sixth-generation in-display fingerprint sensor. The company has not revealed what’s new in this sixth-generation technology but it looks like we’ll get to know more about it soon. It could cover most of the bottom part of the display and offer faster authentication and better security. Vivo had announced the fifth-generation in-display fingerprint sensor along with the Vivo NEX Dual smartphone launch in December.

The upcoming iQOO smartphone is also confirmed to come with SuperHDR display but the screen size still remains a mystery. However, we expect it to be in line with other Vivo flagship phones, meaning it could have minimal bezels surrounding the display.

Further, the image also confirms that the smartphone will feature NFC as well as USB Type-C port for connectivity. The device will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. There’s also something called ‘4D Shock’ which seems to be a gaming-related feature. We are also expecting a custom user interface based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box.

The revelation of the phone’s specifications confirms what we expected — the newly formed iQOO sub-brand from Vivo will be focused on premium flagship smartphones. The brand is expected to sell premium smartphones worth over 5,000 Yuan (~$738).

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Buy Teclast F7 Plus Laptop And Teclast 98 Phablet At Reduced Prices On Geekbuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 19, 2019

Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GeekBuying has teamed up with Teclast to offer the F7 Plus laptop and the Teclast 98 phablet at lowered prices.
Moreover, we’ll reveal specific coupon codes that you can use to get extra discounts during the checkout process. So without further ado, let us delve straight into the details.

Teclast F7 Plus Laptop

The F7 Plus is a budget laptop that boasts an impressive array of features. Manufactured by the popular Chinese brand that makes tablet PCs, smart bands, power banks, USB flash etc., the F7 Plus laptop usually retails for $434.99.

But much to the relief of budget-conscious buyers, the coveted laptop has gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag of just $359.99 on GeekBuying.
You can even extend this 17 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_YFXHALMW and get an extra $14 off.

In other words, you can reduce the original asking price of the F7 Plus laptop further down to only $355.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon.

You can follow this link to avail the discount and check out more details about the Teclast F7 Plus laptop. Note that the promo is slated to end in just three days.

Get 17% Off On Teclast F7 Plus Laptop

Teclast 98 Phablet

The market is brimming with low-priced phablets that may not meet your daily needs.

Moreover, those who refrain from spending a lot of money on a high-end phablet, usually end up compromising on quality.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a feature-laden phablet that doesn’t cost a bomb, the Teclast 98 might just fill the bill. This feature-laden phablet was launched in March 2017.
Sporting a 10.1 inch full HD IPS display with a screen resolution of 1920×1200 pixels, the Teclast 98 continues to garner popularity among those who fancy watching their favorite videos on a big screen.

Under the hood, the phablet packs MT6753 processor along with Mali-T720 MPS GPU that supports H.265 format video decoders as well as offline 1080P offline playback.

Moreover, the Teclast 98 comes with 2GB of RAM that ensures that games and APKs run without any sort of lag. It offers 32GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite content.

The dual-SIM phablet houses a 5.0MP rear-mounted camera and a 2.0MP front shooter. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is backed by a 4900mAh Li-ion battery.

While the aforesaid features justify the $222.99 price tag the Teclast 98 usually carries, you can now buy it for just $139.99 on GeekBuying.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_LZLQNNCQ and get an extra $26 off before placing your order.

In other words, you can reduce the asking price of the Teclast 98 to just $135.99 with the help of the coupon, which is likely to expire soon.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and avail the discount, which is specifically valid for the white color version of the Teclast 98 phablet. Note that the promo will come to an end in just three days.

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Vivo U1 with 6.2-inch FullView display, SD439 SoC and dual rear cameras launched in China

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Jeet

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Feb 19, 2019

Vivo has today officially announced its latest smartphone under its all-new U-series — Vivo U1. Launched in China, the smartphone is currently limited to the company’s home market and it’s not yet known if it will make it to other markets anytime soon.

The Vivo U1 comes in three color options — Midnight Black, Purple, and Aurora Red colors. It comes in two variants — 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM. While the 3GB RAM model is priced at 799 Yuan, the 4GB RAM costs 1,199 Yuan. The smartphone is already available for purchase in China through Vivo’s online store.

The smartphone features a 6.2-inch FullView display with 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio, and 2.5D curved glass on top. Thanks to the waterdrop notch, the phone comes with 88.6 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 439 mid-range octa-core processor, which is coupled with Adreno 505 GPU and either 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The 3GB RAM model packs 32GB internal storage while the 4GB RAM model comes with 64GB internal storage.

There’s also a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB. As for the camera department, the handset features an AI Smart Dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor, along with an LED flash. The camera module is placed in the top-left corner, in a vertical position.

On the front side, the phone comes with an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. It also supports facial recognition-based face unlock feature. There’s also a fingerprint sensor placed on the phone’s back panel for added security.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system with the company’s own FunTouch OS 4.5 on top. The device drives power from a 4,030mAh battery. The phone measures 155.1 × 75.09 × 8.28 mm and weighs 163.5 grams.

Buy Xiaomi Redmi Go Smartphone For Just $69.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 19, 2019

The hotly-anticipated Redmi Go smartphone has been subject to all sorts of speculations and leaks.

While the Redmi Go is slated to hit the Indian store shelves today, February 19th, the global version of the recently unveiled smartphone has already gone up for sale on Banggood.

Normally expected to set you back $89.99, the Xiaomi Redmi Go can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $69.99 on Banggood.

The Chinese online store known for offering the best bang for your buck has teamed up with Xiaomi to offer a 22 percent discount on the Redmi Go smartphone.
An absolute steal at this price, the Redmi Go sports an eye-catching 5.0 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 16:9.

The phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Processor, Quad core, up to 1.4GHz processor along with a highly competent Adreno 308, up to 500MHz GPU, under the hood.

It ships with 1GB of RAM and offers 8GB of onboard storage capacity that can be extended up to 128GB using a microSD card.

On the photography front, the Redmi Go houses an 8.0MP camera on the back with Single LED flash, Auto-focus, HDR and a slew of other features.

Up front, there’s a 5.0MP camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture, 3-element lens, selfie timer, and HDR for superior self-portraits and video chatting experience.

The phone runs Android Go (8.x) OS and draws its juices from a built-in 3000mAh battery. In terms of sensors, the Redmi Go features an ambient light sensor, vibration motor, proximity sensor, and an accelerometer.

While you can buy both the black and the blue color version of the Redmi Go smartphone at a lowered price, it is worth noting that there were only 498 pieces of each color version left for this promo at the time of writing.

You can follow this link to take full advantage of the discount and check out more details about the global version of the Xiaomi Redmi Go smartphone. Note that the promo is slated to end on February 25th.

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Two Variants Of The Xiaomi Mi 9 Smartphone Have Gone Up For Pre-Order On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 19, 2019

Xiaomi’s hotly-anticipated Mi 9 smartphone is yet to hit the store shelves. The phone has been floating around the rumor mill and making several appearances online in the form of leaks.

As if that weren’t enough, the Chinese electronics company known for making top-end mobile devices has been teasing key details about the Mi 9.

In fact, Xiaomi gave its loyal fanbase a brief glimpse of the upcoming device’s colors while spilling the beans on the triple camera setup, wireless charging, screen, fingerprint scanner etc.

Much to the delight of those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the long-rumored smartphone, the Xiaomi Mi 9 has finally gone up for pre-order on Giztop.

There are two variants of the phone that you can pre-order on Giztop. You can go for the black-tinted variant that ships with 6GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage capacity and will set you back $599.

Alternatively, you can buy the slightly larger variant of the Xiaomi Mi 9 that features 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity. This variant carries a $699 price tag on Giztop.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 is quite an irresistible smartphone. It boasts an impressive array of features including a mammoth 6.39-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+ display with 2280×1080 pixels resolution.

Under the hood, the phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor along with a highly competent Adreno 640 GPU for an immersive video watching and casual gaming experience.

On the optics front, the Mi 9 houses a 48MP+12MP+16MP triple camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s a 24MP AI selfie camera.

Moreover, the device runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie operating system and draws its juices from a 3500mAh battery that supports 32W Fast Charge, and 20W fast wireless charging.

Aside from featuring a 5th generation In-Display Fingerprint Scanner, the Mi 9 comes with a slew of useful sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, and compass.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the feature-laden Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone and buy a variant of the phone that suits your fancy. Note that the estimated delivery for the phone is by the end of next month.

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Baidu unveils its AI cat shelter with facial recognition to cater for stray cats

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 19, 2019

China’s Baidu as unveiled a cat shelter that it built to care for stray cats and the shelter incorporates two innovative technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and facial recognition. The internet giant says the project was instigated by one of its employees Wan Xi who discovered a small cat sheltering under his car last winter. The employee took the cat to a vet and then resolved to deploy his technological know-how to help improve the situation for other stray cats.

The shelter is equipped with several facilities such as regular dispatches of food and water, a warm space to sleep and even toys to keep the cat company. The standout feature is the technological add-ons which ensure only cats can get in. One of such is the facial recognition to grant the cat access to the shelter. The shelter has a glass door which slides open when a cat is t the front. The facial recognition also checks if the cat has any disease and assess whether or not they’ve been neutered. Where it is identified to be a sick cat, a message is sent to a nearby volunteer organization that looks after stray animals to come and administer the required help. There was no mention of the number of cats the shelter can hold at a time.

This is likely a pilot project and the innovation could be of immense usefulness in China were cats are popular pets. It is also common to see stray cats with such a large population of cat lovers.

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Buy Logitech MX ERGO Trackball Wireless Mouse And G413 SWITCH Mechanical Gaming Keyboard At Slashed Prices On GearBest [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 19, 2019

Mouse and keyboard are important computer accessories since almost all interactions with a PC involve using them.

There’s no dearth of top-end mouse and keyboards in the market today, but this device can set you back a pretty penny.

In other words, if you aren’t willing to shell out a lot of money on a feature-rich mouse, you are highly likely to end up compromising on quality. But it looks like GearBest is bent on changing that.

In a bid to make top-branded mouse available to those living on a tight budget, GearBest has teamed up with Logitech to offer the MX ERGO trackball wireless mouse and Logitech G413 SWITCH Mechanical Gaming Keyboard at lowered prices.

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

Logitech MX ERGO Trackball Wireless Mouse

Made using a superior quality ABS material, the Logitech MX ERGO is easy to grip and does not slip from the palm.

Moreover, it adopts Logitech’s optical tracking technology to guarantee accurate location every time.

In a bid to deliver an unparalleled comfortable experience, the Logitech MX ERGO is equipped with the trajectory ball, which ensures complete control.

The user can select an ideal angle anywhere between 0 and 20 degrees simply by adjusting the one-of-a-kind shaft available on the mouse.

Designed for a PC laptop, the Logitech MX ERGO is compatible with multiple operating systems including Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

While you’d expect a wireless mouse offering comparable features to cost a bomb, the MX ERGO wireless trackball mouse can be yours for a dropped price of just $142.99 on GearBest.

This is a 27 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $195.39.

By applying coupon code GB-CN32LME during the checkout process, you can get an extra $13 off.

As a result, the already reduced retail price of the MX ERGO wireless trackball mouse drops down to just $129.99.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which is valid for the black color version of the mouse. With only 50 pieces remaining, the promo is slated to end in just six days.

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Logitech G413 SWITCH Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

The carefully designed G413 provides superior performance and is loaded with an impressive array of functions that meet the needs of avid gamers.

The device features a slim chassis, which is made from lightweight, yet durable 5052 aluminum alloy. You can use FN + F8 to effortlessly switch to game mode and customize settings.

Aside from that, the G413 features a USB connector that delivers a full speed USB2.0 port.

It sports a suspension key design that ensures dirt and other impurities get automatically removed.

The G413 mechanical gaming keyboard usually carries a $125.61 price tag, but as part of its latest Flash Sale, GearBest is now offering it for a considerably reduced price of just $109.99.

You can extend this 12 percent discount by using coupon code GB-CN413G. The coupon helps you save $10 more by reducing the original asking price of the G413 keyboard to just $99.99.

In order to grab this discount which is valid for the platinum and black color versions of the keyboard, all you need to do is to follow this link.

Note that there were only fifty pieces of both color versions remaining at the time of writing. It is also worth noting that the promo will come to an end in just six days.

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January 2019 Smartphone Sales Figures in China: Huawei on top

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 19, 2019

A leaked screenshot of China’s Sino Market Research data for the month of January 2019 has afforded an early insight into how the various Chinese OEMs fared in January. Sino Research has released a disclaimer that the data credited to it was false and that it will release its official data on February 21. That could just be a way of diffusing the leak, though.

The chart ranks the smartphone companies based on their sales volumes as well as market share. Huawei maintains a clear lead, having a head start which saw it ship up to 7.8 million units. This represents a 23% market share. Huawei’s Honor brand came in second with 6.13 million units shipped and 18% market share. If we’ll combine the market share of Huawei and Honor, it means Huawei commands roughly 41% of the market which is almost half of the entire market.

On the third and fourth spots are BBK subsidiaries OPPO and Vivo with shipments of 6.1 million and 6.01 million units respectively. This represents 18% and 17.5% market share respectively. Interestingly, US tech company Apple shipping 3.1 million iPhones in China this January, giving it a 9% share of the market. Apple came well ahead of Xiaomi which shipped an estimated 2.8 million units (8% market share). The data also showed Meizu shipped a measerly 3.4 nillion units to claima 1% share of the market.

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Sony invites you to “Embrace a new perspective” on February 25

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 18, 2019

Sony has dropped a new video that teases its new 21:9 display which will appear in its upcoming phones such as the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus.

The fifteen-second video which was posted on Twitter earlier today with the caption“Embrace a new perspective with #Xperia at #SonyMWC” shows the wide display which a trademark application document revealed is called “CinemaWide Display”. It also reveals the details of Sony’s launch event.

Embrace a new perspective with #Xperia at #SonyMWC pic.twitter.com/RrWJFShpGR

— Sony Xperia (@sonyxperia) February 18, 2019

Sony will take the wraps off its new phones on Monday, February 25 at 8:45 AM CET. The Japanese phone manufacturer is expected to announce the Xperia 10 duo, the Xperia L3, and the flagship Xperia XZ4.

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