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Get 65% Off On Bakeey M30 Smartwatch

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Nov 3, 2018

Staying fit today is important than ever before, given that we usually tend to live in denial when it comes to our health. Fitness purists, on the other hand, prefer keeping fit by walking, running and doing various other activities that help them lead a healthier lifestyle.
In order to monitor these activities and keep a track of your health, people are buying fitness gadgets like smartwatches and fitness bands. However, these devices normally come bearing steep price tags.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a cost-effective smartwatch that does a lot more than just monitoring your activities, we got good news for you. Bakeey is now offering two of its well-received smartwatches — the Bakeey M30 and the Bakeey NY01 at unbeatable prices on Banggood.

Bakeey M30 Smart Watch

Marketed as the big screen pressure smart bracelet, the M30 is a multi-functional, intelligent smartwatch that monitors your blood pressure, heart rate and sleep. While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a feature-rich smartwatch, the Bakeey M30 is currently up for pre-order at a reduced price of just $13.99.
You can choose between 4 eye-catching color versions including black, blue, red and purple. On the downside, there were only 100 pieces remaining for this promo, which is slated to end on November 7th. You can follow this link to avail the discount.

Bakeey NY01 Fitness Tracker Smart Watch

If you’re looking for a smart, fashionable sports watch that boasts an impressive array of features like the multi-sport mode, heart rate monitoring, calorie tracker etc, you might want to take a look at the Bakeey NY01 smartwatch. More importantly, you can now pre-order this Bakeey-branded fitness band at a reduced price of just $14.99 on Banggood.
This is a noteworthy 63% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $39.99. On the downside, the discount will only be valid for the first 50 pieces. The next 500 pieces will sell for $22.99; while the remaining 1000 pieces will set you back $33.99.

You can choose between the black and white color version. If the Bakeey NY01 has stirred your interest, you can follow this link to check out its full specification and take advantage of the discount.

If your order exceeds $39.99, you’d be eligible to get the product shipped to you for free. Regrettably, the promo will be valid for a limited period of time.

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Buy Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 For Only $399.98 On LightInTheBox

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Get 47% Off On Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2

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Nov 3, 2018

Those who fancy keeping their surrounding spanking clean all the time usually end up spending a lot of money on high-end vacuum cleaners. If you’re in the market for a cost-effective vacuum cleaner that can effectively handle this arduous task, we got good news for you.

Xiaomi’ smart home ecosystem now comprises a new generation of roborock Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner, which boasts an impressive array of features including 2 in 1 Sweep and Mop. More importantly, this highly intelligent home cleaning appliance has now gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag on LightInTheBox.

Before we delve further into the aforesaid discount, let us take a gander at the awe-inspiring features that make the second-generation model a powerful robot vacuum cleaner. Manufactured one of Xiaomi’s hardware partners Roborock, the Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2nd Generation can not only sweep the floor but also polish it with its mopping pad.

Aside from boasting a few upgrades, the second generation of the Xiaomi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner retains same functions like the first-gen model which featured the Mijia label. The new model comes with LDS (Laser Distance Sensor) that helps the vacuum cleaner to scan its surrounding 360 degrees, a whopping 1800 times per second in order to determine the interiors of your house.

On top of that, the Xiaomi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2nd Generation features a three-dimensional vacuum cleaning system that ensures it doesn’t leave dust, debris, granule, or any other wastes behind. Moreover, the device can be controlled remotely using the APP remote control and it is backed by a robust 5200mAh Li-ion battery which delivers an impressive 2.5 hours cleaning for a 250sq.m house on a single charge.

While you’d usually associate a steep price tag with a powerful vacuum cleaner that provides comparable features, the international version of the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 can now be yours at a dropped price of just $$399.98 on LightInThe Box. This is a significant 47% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $757.89.

You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of this discount, which will be valid for the white color version of the Xiaomi-branded vacuum cleaner. Note that the promo is slated to end soon.

CHUWI Hi9 Plus, amazing lightweight tablet below $200 now on pre-order on AliExpress

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 2, 2018

Chuwi first unveiled its latest tablet the Hi9 Plus tablet last month at the Hong Kong exhibition. The Chuwi Hi9 Plus is an Android tablet with stylus and keyboard. The product was also showcased on the company’s official Facebook page. One major selling point of the tablet is its lightweight as a result of its body made from aluminium alloy.

The Chuwi Hi9 Plus features a full texture of metal integrated body with a thickness of 8.1mm. The tablet weighs just 500g which CHuwi says is 22g lighter than the lightest Microsoft Surface series model- the Surface Go. Apart from the thin body, the Chuwi Hi9 Plus equally packs an impressive specs lineup with a MediaTek Helio X27 chipset at the forefront. The device sports a 10.8-inch screen with a resolution of 2560*1660 pixels. The device comes with 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of storage onboard. The storage can be expanded up to 128GB. Perhaps, more astonishing is the 7000mAh battery onboard which offers up to 15 days of standby time despite the slim build. Other features include 4G LTE, dual SIM

The Hi9 Plus tablet is priced at just $199 and considering the lightweight, elegance and impressive hardware, the tablet could easily pass for the best lightweight tablet below $200. CHUWI Hi9 Plus is currently on pre-order on Aliexpress 11,11 promotion with up to 33% discount. In addition, Chuwi is also doing an 11,11 giveaway where 50 lucky fans will win 50 Hi-dock charging station.

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) India pricing leaked via company’s website ahead of official launch

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Nov 2, 2018

Last month, at a launch event in Malaysia, South Korean giant Samsung launched its premium mid-range smartphone — Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). The company had said that the phone will make its way to the Indian market in the month of November.

Recently, we reported that the company is expected to launch the Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone in the Indian market on 4th November, which seems in-line with the company’s earlier statement. Now, ahead of the phone’s launch in India, it’s pricing has leaked online.

Samsung India’s official website’s source code reveals that the Galaxy A9 (2018) could be priced at Rs. 39,000 which roughly converts to $534. The pricing is for the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model. To compare, it was unveiled with a European pricing of €599 (approximately $682).

For those who are unaware, the new Galaxy A9 is first of its kind smartphone which features a quad-camera setup on the back. The phone’s rear camera setup includes a 24-megapixel camera with f/1.7 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture.

On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 24-megapixel camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling. The phone features a taller 6.3-inch AMOLED display with 2220 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 18.5:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm mid-range Snapdragon 660 processor. The phone comes in two variants — one featuring 6GB RAM while the other variant packs 8GB RAM. Both models come with 128GB of internal storage and support for expandable storage with a microSD card.

While the phone supports Face Unlock feature, it also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. Coming to the software, the handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Samsung’s Experience UX. The phone is powered by a 3,800mAh battery with support for fast charging.

Lava Z81 with 5.7-inch HD+ display and Helio A22 SoC launched in India

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Nov 2, 2018

Lava has added a new smartphone to its portfolio of Z-range of devices with the introduction of Lava Z81 in the Indian market. It will be available in two color options — Black and Gold and will be available for purchase through major online retailers such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal, as well as offline stores across the country.

The phone is announced in two variants — 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM. However, only the 3GB RAM variant is currently launched, priced at Rs. 9,499 which roughly converts to $130. To those who purchase the phone before 31st January 2019, the company is offering free one-time screen replacement.

The highlight of the Lava Z81 is that it comes with an AI-based ‘Studio Mode’ on the front as well as rear cameras for portrait photography. It can be used to apply lighting effects like Splash, Stage Light, Stage Light Mono, and more.

The Lava Z81 features a 5.7-inch IPS display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution, 282PPI pixel density, and 18:9 aspect ratio. Additionally, the display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top.

Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek’s Helio A22 quad-core processor clocked at 2GHz. It is paired with either 2GB or 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It comes with a 13-megapixel camera sensor and an LED flash on both, the rear side as well as the front side.

Read More: Infinix Hot S3X launched with display notch, 16MP selfie camera and Rs. 9,999 pricing in India

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS + GLONASS. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

Huawei responds to the Mate 20 Pro’s screen-related issues

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Nov 2, 2018

Huawei recently launched its Mate 20 Pro flagship smartphone in China and soon after the device went on sale, users started complaining about the issues related to the phone’s display. Many users are complaining about an issue which shows yellowish or greenish spots on the edge of the display.

It appears when the background is dark grey or in some cases when it’s whiteish. If your device is affected, you’ll see yellowish or greenish color around the display’s edges under weak lighting. What earlier seemed like a minor issue affecting a few users, has now escalated as the number of affected users keep growing.

With the number of users affected by the issue increasing, the Chinese manufacturer has finally responded. In a statement, Huawei said:

The Mate 20 Pro uses an industry-leading flexible OLED screen featuring special design curved edges for an enhanced visual experience and holding comfort. This may lead to slight discolouration when viewed from different angles. In extremely dim lighting conditions, when the screen brightness is too low, or when using dark wallpapers, these differences can be exaggerated. If the colour cast affects your normal use, take your phone to an authorized Customer Service Center for assistance.

Some reports suggest that the shift becomes more prominent over time and speculate that the issue is related to the glue that Huawei uses for the display, and hence many are calling it ‘#gluegate’. However, the company has not acknowledged this.

It seems that the company is trying to avoid taking responsibility by saying that it’s a normal color shift that appears under specific conditions. However, it’s pretty clear that the issue is much bigger than what the company is saying.

The issue doesn’t seem to be related to color shifting because not all users are affected by this. Many users have pointed out that the issue appears on the device that comes with a display panel from LG Display while the units packing BOE’s display panel are fine.

While the company mentions that those who are unhappy with the screen seek help from Huawei’s service centers, it has not specified what steps it’ll take to fix the issue or if the company will fix the issue or replace the device. We just hope that Huawei is currently reviewing the matter and address this matter soon.

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Samsung Galaxy F name for foldable phone tipped; Details surface ahead of next week’s rumored preview

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Nov 2, 2018

Samsung will be holding the Samsung Developers Conference 2018 on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8. The South Korean company’s first foldable phone is expected to get showcased behind closed doors for select audience including investors. Fresh information coming from South Korea reveals that the company may call it Galaxy F. The letter F could refer to foldable.

It is speculated that SM-F900U is the model number of the Samsung Galaxy F foldable smartphone. The company is reportedly testing the smartphone in the U.S. with software build F900USQU0ARJ5. Variants such as SM-F900F and SM-F900N could belong to the European and Asian regions of the Galaxy F foldable phone. This indicates that the smartphone will be made available in the global markets.

The smartphone is tipped to feature a primary display of 7.3 inches and a secondary screen of 4.6 inches. When folded, the larger display that remains in the inside with become inactive. However, its contents could be visible on the secondary smaller screen on the outside. This shows that the Galaxy F foldable phone could be used a tablet as well as a smartphone.

To prevent any possibilities of damage caused due to folding mechanism, the Galaxy F’s hinge is equipped with a gear that allows the phone to fold slowly. Also, there will be some amount of space between the two halves of the inner display to avoid any direct impact.

The South Korean manufacturer will reportedly produce 1 million units of the smartphone in the first year. Its mass production is expected to start by this month. As of this writing, there is no information available on its specifications. Rumors have it that the Galaxy F may carry an inbuilt storage of 512 GB.

There is no concrete evidence available on the launch of the Galaxy F smartphone. Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S10 series at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February 2019. The Galaxy F may get unveiled after the launch Galaxy S10 phones.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy S10 may offer higher screen space by killing iris scanner

Samsung has been working on its first foldable phone since many years and finally its arrival seems near. Flex Pai by Royole Technologies that was announced earlier this week has bagged the title of world’s first foldable smartphone. Apart from Samsung, many major brands like Huawei, Lenovo and LG are also rumored to be announced their foldable phones in 2019.

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Lenovo Z5 Pro vs Nokia 7.1 Plus vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 2, 2018

In a smartphones world which struggles to be innovative, upper midrange phones under €300 are slowly conquering the market as they allow saving money even though they provide amazing performances. Lenovo Z5 Pro was unveiled yesterday as the cheapest slider phone ever, and the fact that the company launched a so innovative device with upper-midrange specs should make you realize how much important midrange devices are now. In this comparison, we will compare it with Nokia 7.1 Plus (known as Nokia X7 in China) and Xiaomi Pocophone F1, two other upper-midrange devices with an awesome quality-price ratio.

Lenovo Z5 Pro vs Nokia 7.1 Plus vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1

	Lenovo Z5 Pro	Nokia 7.1 Plus	Xiaomi Pocophone F1
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	155.1 x 73 x 9.3 mm	154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm, 178 grams	155.5 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm, 180 grams
DISPLAY	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.18 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 408 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.18 inches, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 403 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, ZUI 10	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI 9.6
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 16 + 24 MP f/1.8 Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 12 + 13 MP f/1.8 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3350 mAh Fast Charging	3500 mAh Fast Charging 18W	4000 mAh, Fast Charging 9V / 2A (Quick Charge 4.0)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, slider design	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, infrared face unlock

Design

Probably you already understood which device wins the design comparison. It is the Lenovo Z5 Pro as it features an innovative slider design. Given that the front camera and sensors are included into a pop-up slider, the display reaches almost 100 percent of screen-to-body ratio without even needing a notch. It has a bigger display than its opponents even though its overall dimensions are not higher. At the second place, there is Nokia 7.1 Plus with its glass and metal design, while Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is definitely one of the less attracting devices because it has a classic polycarbonate design which the company opted for in order to cut costs.

Display

Lenovo Z5 Pro is again the winner when it comes to the quality of the display. It is the only to feature a Super AMOLED panel with richer colors, which also integrates an in-display fingerprint reader. Further, it does not have a notch and it is fully borderless: these qualities make it even more comfortable despite it is the biggest display of the trio.

Hardware & Software

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 wins the hardware challenge because it has a flagship-level hardware which has nothing to envy to the best phones in the market. It comes with a powerful Snapdragon 845 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM, and it is the perfect smartphone for gaming and for the most demanding activities. Lenovo Z5 Pro and Nokia 7.1 Plus are at the same level with their upper-midrange hardware side, but only the latter has a micro SD slot. While Lenovo Z5 Pro and Xiaomi Pocophone F1 have customized UIs (ZUI an MIUI), Nokia 7.1 Plus is part of the Android One program with a stock UI and faster updates.

Camera

The camera department I like more is the one of Lenovo Z5 Pro with four cameras in total. But, at least on the paper, Nokia 7.1 Plus seems to have a better rear camera than Lenovo Z5 Pro, so consider this if you do not care so much about selfies. Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is the most disappointing one when it comes to cameras.

Read More: Lenovo Z5 Pro slider design phone with screen fingerprint reader, quad cameras, Snapdragon 710 is official

Battery

With the biggest battery boasting a capacity of 4000 mAh, Xiaomi Pocophone F1 surely has a much longer battery life than Lenovo Z5 Pro and Nokia 7.1 Plus. It is one of the longest lasting flagship phones and the battery is its main advantage alongside its processor.

Price

The device I would personally pick is Xiaomi Pocophone F1 with its €300/$342 global price (appr.), a wonderful hardware side, and a long-lasting battery. But if you care about having a good design and a great camera, then you should not grab a unit of this device and choose Nokia 7.1 Plus or Lenovo Z5 Pro instead, which carry a price tag of about €300/$342 and €250/$285 respectively (in China).

Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Vivo V11 Pro vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1: PROs and CONS

Lenovo Z5 Pro

PROs

Slider design and high stb ratio
Nice hardware
Nice cameras
Best display

CONS

Thick and heavy

Nokia 7.1 Plus

PROs

Good hardware
Amazing cameras
Android One
Good battery life

CONS

Nothing special

Xiaomi Pocophone F1

PROs

Best hardware
Infrared face recognition
Affordable price
Big battery

CONS

Polycarbonate design

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite pricing for Europe leaked

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Nov 2, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite smartphone was made available for the first outside of China in markets like Ukraine and France. However, Xiaomi did not confirm on the pricing of the Mi 8 Lite for these markets. Popular tipster Roland Quandt has shared key information on the pricing of the smartphone for the European markets.

According to Quandt, the Mi 8 Lite would be available in some European countries such as Germany, Czech Republic and Austria in the next few days. Depending on the country, the handset may arrive in 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage or 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant. These models are expected to be respectively priced at 279 euros (~$318) and 319 euros (~$363).

Apart from Europe, the Mi 8 Lite is also expected to release in other global markets. The Mi 8 Lite smartphone features a 6.26-inch notched display that produces Full HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 660 chipset is present under the hood of the device.

For capturing selfies, the Mi 8 Lite has a frontal shooter of 24-megapixel. The back panel of the phone is fitted with 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera system. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The rapid charging technology enabled 3,350mAh battery is present inside the Mi 8 Lite.

Read More: Xiaomi to launch new product on November 6; Redmi Note 6 tipped to debut

In China, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has arrive in models like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$203), 1699 Yuan (~$246) and 1,999 Yuan (~$290). The Mi 8 Lite was announced alongside the Mi 8 Pro flagship phone. Both devices are the first smartphones from the company to sport color gradient options. The Mi 8 Lite is available in China in colors such Dream Blue, Twilight Gold and Black.

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Xiaomi Necklace Bluetooth Earphone Youth Version launched for 169 yuan (~$25)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 2, 2018

Xiaomi has launched a new trimmed down version of its Bluetooth collar earphone which was first launched earlier this year. The device comes with a semi in-ear design which makes it comfortable and lighter to wear and a cheaper price tag. It also features a durable battery that offers several hours of music playback and has support for fast charging.

The semi-in-ear design of the Xiaomi Necklace Bluetooth headphone youth edition guarantees some comfort when worn. The part of the collar which comes in contact with the neck of the wearer is made of soft rubber with high elasticity. It is comfortable to clamp to the neck and it is not slippery. It can also be worn without applying any form of pressure as a result of the flexible body. The flexibility also ensures the fragile circuit board and battery inside the earphone are protected.

With such materials on the body, the Mi Necklace Bluetooth Headset comes lightweight, weighing just 35g. The gains of having this device also lie in the internals apart from the solid build. The Mi Bluetooth Collar Headset comes with a wonderful combination of composite diaphragm + large moving-coil acoustic technology to co-resonate under the action of magnetism and electricity. The dynamics at play ensures the sound output is rich and robust. The battery is also said to deliver up to 7 hours of continuous playback with just 1 hour of charge.

The device is available in Classic Black and a new Orange variant which is known as Fashion Orange. It comes with a 169 yuan (~$25) price tag and will be on presale from November 1-November 11 via Xiaomi Mall, Jingdong, Tmall, Xiaomi home and other online channels. Outside China, the sleek headset is also on presale on GearBest.

Vivo X21s real images, full specs and pricing leaked ahead of launch

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Nov 2, 2018

Vivo had launched the Vivo X21 smartphone equipped with Snapdragon 660 chipset and in-display fingerprint scanner in March this year. Fresh images of a new variant of the phone called Vivo X21s have been leaked. Moreover, the entire specifications of the smartphone have been listing on China Telecom website along with its pricing. The carrier listing of the phone also states that it will be releasing soon in the home market.

The Vivo X21s images show that the smartphone will arriving with an in-screen fingerprint reader and a waterdrop notch. In comparison, the Vivo X21 phone that was unveiled earlier this year featured a larger notch on its display.

The display of the Vivo X21s is surrounded by slim bezels except for the slightly thick chin. One of the images also reveal that the X21s has a model number of V1814. The smartphone is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS with FunTouch OS UI placed over it. The Snapdragon 660 chipset with a clocking speed of 1.95 GHz powers the smartphone along with 6 GB of RAM.

Vivo is yet to confirm on the existence of the Vivo X21s smartphone. However, its V1814A/T model number have been already spotted with full specifications on China’s TENAA telecom authority. Also, the handset has appeared on the website of China Telecom with its entire specs, pricing and release date.

According to the China Telecom listing of Vivo X21s, the handset features a plastic body. The waterdrop notched screen of the phone produces Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It includes a 3,330mAh battery, but there is no confirmation on whether it carries support for rapid charging.

In terms of optics, the smartphone is equipped with a vertical dual camera setup with 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors. For capturing selfies, the handset features an 8-megapixel camera inside its notch.

Read More: Vivo V9 Pro 4GB RAM variant is now available for purchase in India

The Vivo X21s is listed in two colors such as Millennium Pink and Starry Night Black on China Telecom’s website. The listing reveals that the smartphone will be hitting the market on Nov. 15. If the date is true, Vivo may announce the smartphone in the next few days. The handset is expected to cost 2,798 Yuan (~$405) in China.

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Xiaomi to launch new product on November 6; Redmi Note 6 tipped to debut

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Nov 2, 2018

Xiaomi has confirmed through the Weibo account of Xiaomi Mall that it will be live broadcasting the launch of a new product on Nov. 6. The Chinese manufacturer has not disclosed the name of the product that will be debuting in the coming week. Rumors have it that the company may launch the Redmi Note 6 smartphone.

The poster that has been released by Xiaomi Mall states that the new product will be unveiled at 2 PM (local time) in China on Nov. 6. The poster also carries “wonderful upgrade” tagline for the mysterious device. The Chinese manufacturer had announced the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone in Thailand at the end of September. It is speculated that the same phone could be heading to China with the name of Redmi Note 6.

One of the leaked promotional images of the Redmi Note 6 that has been spotted on Weibo states that it is equipped with four cameras and AI portrait blur feature. It also reveals the phone features 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie camera module. The handset may arrive with 999 Yuan pricing and it could be aimed towards the upcoming Nov. 11 Singles Day sales in China.

Read More: Report: Global smartphone sales fell by 3%, Xiaomi and Huawei still on ascent in Q3 2018

The entire specifications of the Redmi Note 6 have been revealed through its Thailand launch. The Note 6 is equipped with a 6.26-inch IPS LCD notched screen that offers 19:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 636 mobile platform and 4,000mAh battery that powers the Redmi Note 5 are also present inside the successor phone.

The Redmi Note 6 has 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear. It comes with MIUI flavored Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The smartphone may arrive in variants such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB / 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage in the home market. The color options of the smartphone include Black, Blue, Rose Gold and Red.

Royole Flexpai Hands on video appears: Up-close with the world’s first foldable phone

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 2, 2018

The foldable smartphone that has long been anticipated was finally released but with some bit of surprise. We had expected either Samsung or LG or even Huawei to be the first to release a model. The Microsoft Surface tablet was also tipped to be among the early birds but that wasn’t the case. Instead, a relatively unknown Chinese OEM named Royole Technology became the first company to launch a true foldable phone – the Royole Flexpai.

The device was announced in a ceremony in China a few days ago and just yesterday more details of the specifications were revealed. A hands-on video of the Flexpai foldable phone has now appeared online, giving us a clear view of the device. The video also shows the device in action both in the tablet mode and when folded. However, we must point out that the design looks quite rough, and may still receive some fine tuning before the final release. There is no doubt that this is still a concept that may take a while before going commercial. For one, Qualcomm is yet to officially announce the Snapdragon 8150 chipset and that may not find is way into smartphones until next year. However, it is an impressive design that we hope will speed up the release of more foldable hones just the same way the Mi Mix gave birth to the full-screen phone design trend.

As a reminder, the Royole FlexPai sports a 7.8-inch AMOLED screen with a 1920 x 1440 resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 800 series processor which is clocked at 2.8GHz while an Adreno 640 GPU powers the graphics.

This is the "world's first foldable screen phone" released by Rouyu Technology, which will use the Snapdragon 8150 processor, but its design is very rough, just to seize the "first", this is a futures product. pic.twitter.com/M0v9o2z0Bw

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) October 31, 2018

The foldable phone will come in 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 6GB RAM +128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 512GB storage versions. It also packs a 16MP + 20MP dual camera set up at the rear with a f/1.8 aperture size and optical image stabilization. The device packs a 3,800mAh battery with support for 5V/5A fast charging via their proprietary Ro-Charge technology. It also has support for dual SIM (nano only), storage expansion (256GB max), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and Wi-Fi. Supported LTE bands are 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 34, 38, 39, 40, and 41. There is a USB-C port for charging and audio. There’s no word yet on its release.

Samsung Galaxy S10 may offer higher screen space by killing iris scanner

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Nov 2, 2018

Samsung had introduced iris scanner feature on the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 smartphone in 2016. Since then, the South Korean has been offering the feature on its Galaxy S and Note series of flagship phones. Fresh report reveals that the company may axe the feature on the upcoming Galaxy S10 in a bid to offer higher screen-to-body ratio.

Samsung is rumored to introduced three variants of Galaxy S10 in early 2019. Fresh information coming from South Korea reveals that the company has reportedly decided to axe the iris scanner from all the three variants of the Galaxy S10 phone.

The Galaxy A7 (2018) that was announced recently is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It is speculated that the most affordable edition of the Galaxy S10 may come with the same kind of biometric recognition feature. Contradicting rumors suggest that it could be equipped with an optical under-display fingerprint reader. The other two advanced models of the Galaxy S10 are expected to feature ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor supplied by Qualcomm.

Read More: Samsung W2019 will launch on November 9

Even though numerous smartphone OEMs have launched phones with notched screens, Samsung has remained on its notch-less 18.5:9 Infinity Display design for its smartphones. The Galaxy S10 variants may feature in-display front-facing camera that will allow them to offer higher screen space. A recent report had revealed that the Galaxy S10+ may offer a screen-to-body ratio of 93.4 percent. Samsung is also rumored to axe 3.5mm audio jack feature from the Galaxy S10 series.

In related news, Samsung has recently announced GM1 48-megapixel sensor and GD1-32-megapixel sensor. The mass production of the new camera sensor will begin by the end of this year. Hence, it is being speculated that these sensors may end up on the Galaxy S10 series arriving next year. At least one of the three S10 variants is expected to feature a triple camera unit.

Do you think that removing the iris scanner from the Galaxy S10 could be a good move? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro update brings AI features for video recording and few other changes

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Nov 2, 2018

It’s been just a week since the Huawei Mate 20 series launch, and within these days, Huawei has even prepared the first update for Mate 20 Pro. The update has got some new features which will improve its camera functionality along with the new October security patch.

The update is now rolling out in the UK and South Africa and weighs over at 491 MB. It will update the EMUI version to 9.0.0.126 with some final time changes. As per the official changelog, it brings some more filters and effects to Mate 20 Pro camera. Particularly, they have added an AI color, zoom, background blue, and other options for the phone’s video camera.

Unlike the OnePlus, Huawei is currently stuck to October security patch. Though, it will improve the system security and stability.

It is an OTA update and will not erase any of your personal data. We suggest you guys charge up your device and switch to the WiFi network to save some additional costs on carrier data. Though currently there are not many users still it may take time to reach every unit. Also, you can manually check the update by heading to the Settings>>About Device>>System updater.

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Additionally, Huawei Mate 20 Pro has come with the latest Kirin 980 processor which support AI better using its dual NPUs. It is also compatible with the next generation communication protocol. It is 30% more efficient and 25% faster than its predecessor, Kirin 970. Mate 20 pro’s triple cameras have drawn a positive attention and tech geeks are terming it as a powerful camera device.

Well, it has gained a good amount of positive response from the users after its initial launch. We hope Huawei to keep updating the Mate 20 series with the latest features.

Well, how many of you have received the update on your Mate 20 Pro?

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OnePlus 6 gets OxygenOS 9.0.2 update with new gestures and other improvements

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 2, 2018

After a debut update on OnePlus 6T, the Chinese manufacturer is rolling out OxygenOS 9.0.2 update on OnePlus 6. The new update carries almost every feature that the device manufacturer has promised at OnePlus 6T launch. It has brought in many new changes and improvements along with some new features.

OnePlus 6 has got a new OxygenOS 9.0.2 update with the new navigation gestures. Further, it includes Nightscape and Studio lightning feature ported from OnePlus 6T. These two new features will gradually improve the OnePlus 6 cameras performance for the low light photography.

The latest update has further improved the User Interface for About phone menu. As like of OnePlus 6T, the update has improved the power consumption of it while bringing on standby. It even can assign a power button hold feature to open Google Assitant or any other app.

Along with several improvements, OnePlus is rolling out latest Android security patch with various security fixes. Here’s the full changelog of the update:

System

Brand new navigation gestures
Improved UI for About phone
Optimized standby power consumption
Updated Android security patch to 2018.11
Added support to launch Google Assistant or other third party assistant app by holding the power button for 0.5 seconds
General bug fixes and improvements

Camera

Added Nightscape
Added Studio Lighting to enhance face contour

A set of similar features were rolled out on the OnePlus 6T just before the launch as OxygenOS 9.0.4.

It is a staged rollout, and we suggest you guys wait for some days or hours for the OnePlus 6 Oxygen OS 9.0.2 update. Else you can check for the update by heading to Settings>>About Phone >> System update to check update manually. Also, make sure your battery is charged more than 60% before beginning the update process.

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Additionally, last week OnePlus launched OnePlus 6T all across the Globe. OnePlus has powered its latest flagship with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and coupled it with 6/8GB of RAM. It is available in the US via T-Mobile stores or from OnePlus.com. Similarly, in India and some European nations, the sale is live or will be live on November 6.

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Vivo V9 Pro 4GB RAM variant is now available for purchase in India

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Nov 2, 2018

As expected, Vivo has today launched the 4GB RAM variant of its Vivo V9 Pro smartphone in the Indian market. Earlier, the phone was launched in India in only one variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage. While the 6GB RAM model was Amazon-exclusive in India, the 4GB RAM model will be available from Flipkart.

The 4GB RAM model of Vivo V9 Pro carries a price tag of Rs. 17,990 but is currently available for Rs. 15,990 during Flipkart‘s Big Diwali Sale.The phone’s pricing may go up once the Flipkart sale ends on 5th November.

Apart from the change in memory configuration, every other specifications of the phone remains the same. It features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ FullView Display 2.0 with 2280 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by a capable mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, which is paired along with Adreno 512 GPU. It comes with an inbuilt storage of 64GB, which can be further expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card.

For photography, the device features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. For taking selfies and video calling, it features a 16-megapixel front-facing snapper with AI Selfie Lighting and AI Face Beauty mode.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, Micro-USB port, and 3.5mm headphone jack. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own FunTouch OS on top and the device is backed by a 3,260mAh battery.

Check Out The 11.11 Shopping Guide Site To This Year’s Biggest Shopping Festival On GearBest

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Take A Quick Tour To 2018’s Biggest Shopping Festival

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Nov 2, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the most epic products without burning a hole in your pocket, we got good news for you.

This November, GearBest brings some of the biggest online shopping events featuring a slew of promotional events to the cost-conscious buyers. The year’s biggest shopping event offers some of the most popular products at unbeatable prices.

Slated to kick-off on Monday, November 5th, the upcoming promotional event offers buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money. Buyers can participate in various games, avail additional discounts in the form of site-wide coupons, grab lucky bags and take advantage of GearBest’s Coupon Rain equivalent to $1,000,000,000 in total and lots more.

The impending Pre-heat period has been split into two categories including ‘Nov 5 – Nov 10’ and ‘Nov 11 – Nov 14’ in a bid to simplify the search process. From November 5th to November 10th, you can take part in the 1,000,000,000 Coupon Rain, Pre-Order Massive Growth, Estimate 5 Days Arrivals, and several other promotions.

Buyers will be able to score epic coupon deals daily at 8:00, 12:00, 16:00 and 20:00 (UTC). The price will directly be deducted from the buyer’s shopping cart when the requirement is met. Buyers can save $111 over $111.11, save $100 when the grand exceeds $199 and save $50 when your shopping cart total is more than $99.

Starting from November 11th, buyers will be able to avail big discounts on a wide selection of products as part of GearBest’s Mobile Powerhouses, Electronics Markdowns, Lifestyle Deals, and various other promotions. You can follow this link to check out the details and tips that will help you capitalize on the upcoming shopping festival.

Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Smartphone For Just $285.99 On LightInTheBox

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