Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S getting Android 9.0 Pie update via MIUI 10

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Oct 18, 2018

On the one hand, Xiaomi is teasing the successor of Mi Mix series, while on the other, it is rolling out an update for the Mi Mix 2S. It is one of the Xiaomi’s flagship phones which is a part of Google’s Android Pie Beta program. The update is available for download via an external link, and its OTA is also going live. The new update brings various new changes including new features, fixes, and performance improvements.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is all set to get the new full-screen gestures, new UI tweaked for full view display and much more. Further, it brings the whole optimized system with Adaptive battery feature which learns to save some power by learning from the user’s usage patterns. There are various features that Xiaomi has added in the latest MIUI 10 which helps to improve the overall productivity of the device.

Xiaomi has added many AI driven features such as new pre-loading of apps, camera-based AI scene recognition, and AI beautify. Overall, it will improve the camera capabilities. There’s a whole new redesign of essential elements on the phone’s screen like the recent menu, notification panel, icons, volume drawer, etc.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s (8+256GB version) gets a big price cut; Mi Mix 3 coming!

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S and expected Mix 3S specs

Additionally, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with 6GB of RAM and a 6-inch bezel-less display. It is coupled with Adreno 630 GPU for graphics and 8GB of RAM on board. Similarly, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is getting teased to carry a 10GB RAM with a 100% screen-to-body ratio. It is going to be the first smartphone to carry 5G compatibility. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will revolutionize the industry through its sliding design allowing the company to use its front to fit in the full-view display along with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Let’s wait and watch! Until then you can enjoy Android Pie 9.0 update on Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S.

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Display hole tech would be popular next year reveals leakster, sliders in trouble?

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 18, 2018

Any discussion centred on the revolution in the display style of smartphones can’t be complete without mentioning Xiaomi‘s Mi Mix flagship. That doesn’t in anyway take away the efforts of Japanese phone maker Sharp who had given us near bezel-less models even before the trend got caught up like wildfire. We’ve seen the full-screen design evolve from having ultra-thin bezels at the top to house the selfie camera, to the use of notch at the top for the camera and speakers. Lately, OEMs have experimented with waterdrop notch design and the latest is slider design. A source familiar with the industry has hinted that we could see another design style next year.

The display open hole camera technology will become the mainstream technology in 2019, then you think, where is the camera position better? pic.twitter.com/4mh5G7CbeT

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) October 18, 2018

According to the source, the display hole camera technology will become the mainstream technology that would be used by OEMs in 2019. The tipster shared a couple of renders of the design with the camera sensor lodged in a module that can be at the top centre, top left or right corner of the display.

The design will give OEMs the leverage to further reduce the bezels that would be at the top edge. We have no idea how the earpiece would be crammed into the phone. Of course, this is just a rumour and should be taken with a pinch of salt. There is no indication that any of the known phone manufacturers are working on models with that design. We won’t entire write it off, though. It took the iPhone X to make the notch design become so popular. If this new design style should get adopted by any of the popular OEMs and comes out impressive, many others would want to catch in on the success.

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Lenovo announces Watch S hybrid smartwatch and Watch C for kids

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 18, 2018

Lenovo already released two (hybrid) smartwatches this year – the Watch 9 and the Watch X. Today, it announced two new ones – the Watch S, another hybrid smartwatch; and the Watch C, a smartwatch for kids.

Lenovo Watch S

The Lenovo Watch S sits in between the Watch 9 and the Watch X. It is actually the Watch 9 with a new dial design, sapphire glass, and calfskin leather. There is no OLED screen like the Watch X and its also missing a heart rate sensor, blood pressure monitor and all the other sensors the Watch X boasts of.

The Watch S does sleep tracking, calorie counting, and records the number of steps you have taken. It can also notify you of calls and messages by vibrating. All these can be viewed and programmed inside the Lenovo Watch app. The Watch S also has a 5 ATM water-resistant rating.

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Lenovo is charging ¥238 (~$34) for the Watch S and it is available in black and red. It will go on sale on Lenovo’s official online store on October 30 at 10 AM.

Lenovo Watch C

The Lenovo Watch C is for kids and unlike the Watch S, it is a proper smartwatch. It has a 1.3-inch AMOLED square-shaped display that is covered in Gorilla Glass. Above the display is a camera that guardian(s) can remotely control to take a picture at intervals to know their child is safe.

The Watch C has GPS (Glonass, A-GPS) for location tracking and can connect via Wi-Fi. It also has a built-in compass. With the companion app, guardians(s) can set the location for home and school and get a notification when their ward arrives at any of these places.

There is also a speaker and microphone in case you need to speak to your ward. Kids can also use the watch to call their friends who own the same type of watch. Lenovo has also included an SOS button for emergencies. The watch has an IPX7 rating and silicone straps. Lenovo says it is 12.8mm thick and weighs just 42g.

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Google Pixel 3 teardown reveals OLED display panel from LG

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Jeet

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Oct 18, 2018

Google recently launched its new generation of Pixel smartphones — Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Yesterday, it was revealed that the Pixel 3 XL comes with a display panel from Samsung.

Given that both the devices are almost same, it seemed that the Google could have used the same panel for the non-XL model as well. However, that is not the case. A teardown of the Pixel 3 reveals that it comes with an OLED display panel from LG.

This is the same panel that was used in last year’s Pixel 2 XL. For those who are unaware, the Pixel 2 XL was widely criticized because of the issues pertaining to temporary image retention, smearing of black colors at low brightnesses, and graininess.

The year’s display panel of Pixel smartphones is completely opposite than the last year’s. Last year’s Pixel 2 used a display panel from Samsung while the Pixel 2 XL featured a display panel from LG’s display division. Samsung’s experience with notched display could be the reason for this flip.

Last year, it was reported that Google is planning to invest around $880 million in South Korea-based LG Display as it plans to secure a stable supply of flexible OLED panels for the Pixel 3-series smartphones. The investment from Google was reported to help the facility of LG boost display production.

Many reviewers have suggested that the 5.5-inch 18:9 display panel of the Pixel 3 is almost same as the 6.3-inch 18.5:9 display of Pixel 3 XL. Google notes identical 100,000:1 super contrast ratio, full 24-bits depth, and true black levels on the specifications page for each phone.

As far the phone’s specs are concerned, the Pixel 3 comes with a 5.5-inch 18:9 display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. The front and rear of the phone is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.

There’s a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset under the hood, but it’s under-clocked at 2.5GHz which the company justifies as a step to save battery power. It also comes with a dedicated security chip – the Titan M, which keeps the OS and your passwords secure.

It packs 4GB of RAM and comes in two storage options — 64GB and 128GB and as usual, it lacks support for storage expansion. It has IP68 ratings, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a USB Type-C port for charging.

The phone still comes with a single rear camera of 12.2-megapixel with f/1.8 aperture and a 1.4um pixel size. On the front side, there’s a dual 8-megapixel sensors — one with 97-degree wide-angle lens and another is a standard sensor with f/1.8 aperture. The camera comes with bunch of features, including Top Shot and Super Res Zoom.

It runs Android 9.0 Pie operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 2,915mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The 64GB model is priced at $799 while the 128GB storage model costs $800.

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Lenovo S5 Pro, K5 Pro and K5s smartphones officially announced in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 18, 2018

The Lenovo S5 Pro and Lenovo K5 Pro smartphones have been officially announced today through an unveil event in China. The Lenovo S5 Pro is an upgraded version of the Lenovo S5 phone that was announced in March this year. And the Lenovo K5 Pro is an updated edition of the Lenovo K5 that made official in June. The Chinese manufacturer also announced budget-friendly Lenovo K5s as the third phone today. Here is all the information on the S5 Pro and K5 Pro from the launch event.

Lenovo S5 Pro Specifications and Features

The Lenovo S5 Pro sports a metal unibody design. The smartphone sports a slim profile of 7.7mm and it weighs 170 grams.

One of the major selling points of the S5 Pro is that it is equipped with four cameras. Two of them are available inside the notch at the front and the remaining are available on the backside of the phone. The handset is fitted with a 6.26-inch IPS LCD display that produces an aspect ratio of 18.7:9and Full HD+ resolution of 2240 x 1080 pixels.

The Lenovo S5 is equipped with Snapdragon 625 and the newly announced Pro variant has Snapdragon 636 onboard. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and it comes in storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB. The 3,500mAh battery of the phone carries support for 18W fast charging.

The notch of the Lenovo S5 Pro houses 20-megapixel + 8-megapixel with f/2.2 dual apertures. The inclusion of IR camera in the notch enables accurate face unlock feature that works precisely even in dark. The front cameras can capture enhanced selfie shots and stylized portrait shots.

The back panel of the Lenovo S5 Pro features a dual camera module that includes an f/1.8 aperture and autofocus enabled 12-megapixel primary sensor that is coupled with f/2.6 aperture and autofocus enabled 20-megapixel secondary sensor. The dual rear cameras support 4K video shooting at 30 fps, 2x optical zoom, background blur, HR and camera scan mode. The smartphone is also equipped with bottom-firing stereo speakers.

The ZUI 5.0 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo OS comes preloaded on the Lenovo S5 Pro. For disturbance free gaming experience, the Chinese manufacturer has included a gaming mode on the phone. The other features available on the Lenovo S5 Pro include dual SIM support and microSD card support hybrid dual SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack and rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

Lenovo K5 Pro Specifications and Features

The Lenovo K5 Pro is the newest mid-range phone from the company that joins other Lenovo K-series phones such as Lenovo K5 Play and K5 Note that were unveiled earlier this year. The USP of the smartphone is that it is equipped with dual front-facing and dual rear cameras. It features a metallic chassis measures 155.98 x 74.98 x 7.98mm an it weighs 165 grams.

The K5 Pro is fitted with an 18:9 aspect ratio display of 5.99 inches and it carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 636 chipset is driving force of the smartphone. It is equipped with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of inbuilt storage.

The front panel of the phone features f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual selfie snapper. The backside of the phone is also equipped with the same dual camera setup. The photography features available on the smartphone include blurring effect, night scene enhancement, camera scan mode, HDR and professional mode.

The 4,050mAh battery of the Lenovo K5 Pro carries support for 18W fast charging. The Android 8.1 Oreo OS customized with ZUI 5.0 is available preinstalled on the smartphone. The K5 Pro also features a gaming mode. It includes the same connectivity features that are available on the Lenovo S5 Pro. A fingerprint scanner resides on the posterior of the phone.

Lenovo K5s Specifications and Features

The Lenovo K5s is another addition to 2018 K-series from the company. Even though it is an entry-level smartphone, it sports an elegant dual-sided glass design. It also equipped with dual front-facing and dual rear-mounted cameras.

The Lenovo K5s features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display that produces 18:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The handset measures 153.8 x 72.9 x 7.95 and it weighs 155 grams.

The MediaTek Helio P22 (MTK6762) chipset powers the smartphone. It comes with 4 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 32 GB. It is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is skinned with ZUI 5.0. There is a 3,000mAh battery inside the Lenovo K5s which carries support for 10W charging.

For photography, the Lenovo K5s features f/2.2 aperture 13-megapixel + f/2.4 aperture 5-megapixel dual camera on the rear. The same dual cameras are available for shooting selfies on the front. The photography features available on the smartphone include background blur, camera scan mode, HDR and beauty mode. The connectivity features of the K5s are hybrid dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, microUSB 2.0, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.

Read More: Lenovo K9 with Helio P22 SoC and four cameras launched in India for Rs. 8,999 ($123)

Lenovo S5 Pro, K5 Pr0 and K5s Pricing, Variants and Availability

The Lenovo S5 Pro variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at 1,298 Yuan (~$187) and 1,398 Yuan (~$202). Its color variants are Ice Blue, Pure Gold and Jing Yao Black. The pre-orders of the S5 Pro have started. Its first sale will take place on Oct. 23.

The Lenovo K5 Pro comes in multiple variants such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. They are respectively priced at 998 Yuan, 1,098 Yuan and 1,298 Yuan. The two color editions of the Lenovo K5 Pro are Style Black and Elegant Gold. Its currently available on pre-orders and its official sales will begin on Oct. 25 in the home market.

Lastly, the Lenovo K5s comes with an irresistible pricing of 798 Yuan (~$115) only. It can be availed in colors like Gothic Black and Greek Blue. The pre-orders of the Lenovo K5s also started. It will be available for buying in China from Oct. 23.

ICYMI: Huawei Enjoy series records a milestone – over 45 million units sold in three years

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 18, 2018

Huawei recently expanded the Enjoy series with the introduction of the Enjoy Max and Enjoy 9 Plus in China. The launch event was an opportunity for the company to talk about how successful the series has been. Huawei disclosed that it has sold over 45 million Enjoy smartphones worldwide. That is within the last 3 years since the lineup was introduced.

Huawei first introduced the Enjoy series in 2015 when it launched the Enjoy 5 and Enjoy 5s. The models stood out over the year because of their impressive design and affordable pricing. The series was an instant hit among very budget-conscious buyers that were looking for a device in the 1,000 yuan to 1,999 yuan price range (around $145 to $289). In 2016, the Huawei Enjoy 6 and Enjoy 6s were introduced to build on the successes of its predecessors. Indeed, the success of the 2016 models led to the launch of three models in 2017 – the Enjoy 7, 7S, and 7 Plus. Earlier this year, Huawei had launched the Enjoy 8, Enjoy 8e, and Enjoy 8 Plus and just when we thought that was all, the Enjoy 9 Plus and Enjoy Max models were ushered in.

The whole purpose of flooding the market with new models is mainly to rack up more sales. The two new models will no doubt help Huawei sell a few more million units of the series before the year’s end.

Panasonic Eluga Ray 530 launched in India for Rs. 8,999 ($122)

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Jeet

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Oct 18, 2018

After launching Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro in India earlier this month, Panasonic has today launched its latest smartphone in the ‘Eluga’ series in India — Panasonic Eluga Ray 530.

The phone features a 5.7-inch HD+ display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution with 18:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D curved glass. It is powered by MediaTek‘s MT6739WA quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz, along with PowerVR Rogue GE8100 GPU.

It packs 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage along with a microSD card slot that supports storage expansion of up to 128GB. Coming to the camera department, there’s a 13MP rear-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture and an LED flash. On the front side, it features a 5MP snapper along with an LED flash.

The camera application comes with several features, including Bokeh effect, Time-lapse, and Auto Scene Detection. The front-facing camera also comes with support for Face Unlock feature and a multi-function FPS button that lets you capture a selfie with a single click.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS. There’s a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor along with a 3.5mm headphone jack and FM Radio support. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

The Panasonic Eluga Ray 530 is now available for purchase in India through offline stores across the country as well as online marketplaces such as Amazon India. The device comes in two color options — Black and Blue, and is priced at Rs. 8,999, which roughly converts to $122.

Buy The Sports And Classic Variants Of The Huawei Watch GT At Dropped Prices On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 18, 2018

Huawei recently launched the hotly-anticipated Watch GT smartwatch in two variants — Sport and Classic, both bearing fairly competitive price points.

If you’re a fitness-conscious person looking to get your hands on these coveted smartwatches without spending a lot of money, we got good news for you. The Huawei Watch GT Sports and Huawei Watch GT Classic have gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted price tags on Giztop, the official online store for GizmoChina.

Huawei Watch GT Sports

The Watch GT Sports version features an eye-catching 1.39-inch OLED screen with 454×454 pixels resolution. Moreover, this Huawei branded smartwatch is rated at 5ATM water resistance so you can wear it while washing hands without bothering about inflicting any sort of damage to it.

The Watch GT Sports boasts an impressive array of features that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet. While you’d usually associate a steep price tag with a feature-laden smartwatch offering comparable features, the Watch GT Sports can now be yours at a dropped price of just $289 on Giztop.

This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $299.
The Watch GT Sports is quite an irresistible smartwatch that packs a powerful Cortex-M4 chipset with high power processors and low power. Moreover, it adopts Huawei’s Truseen 3.0 technology for accurate heart rate tracking sensor and is backed by a 420mAh battery.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out the rest of the specifications and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Huawei Watch GT Classic

The Classic version of the Huawei Watch GT smartwatch is made using high-quality 316L stainless steel material and it sports appealing ceramic bezels. Moreover, it sports a 1.39-inch OLED display with a screen resolution of 454×454 pixels at a pixel density of 326ppi.

Under the hood, the Classic variant packs a powerful Cortex-M4 chipset with low power and high power processors. Furthermore, it runs on Huawei’s own LightOS and draws it juices from a 420mAh battery that can last up to 30 days with GPS and heart rate tracking switched off.
While the Huawei Watch GT Classic would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $359 on Giztop. It is worth noting that the Classic version sells for $369 without the discount.

Since this promotion sale is likely to come to an end soon, it is recommended that you follow this link to avail the discount without wasting time.

Buy Huawei Watch GT Sports For Only $289 Buy Huawei Watch GT Classic For Just $359

Banggood Is Offering Unmissable Deals, Great Discounts And A Chance To Win Free Gifts This Halloween!

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 18, 2018

Halloween is just around the corner. In order to commemorate the red letter day, Banggood is offering unmissable deals and doling out big discounts on a wide selection of items.

Aside from that, the Chinese online that guarantees the best bang for your buck is also giving buyers a chance to win free gifts. To simplify the search process, these products have been divided into multiple categories.

Let us take a gander at some of these items that have now gone up for sale bearing heavily discounted price tags on Banggood.

The ‘Recommended Hot Product’ features the MUSTOOL MT110 Auto Measure Multimeter which would normally set you back $21.19 on online and offline stores. As part of its recently kicked-off promo, Banggood is selling it at a dropped price of just $13.99.
This noteworthy 34% reduction in the item’s retail price will be valid for the first 600 pieces only. Note that the remaining pieces will sell for $17.99 on the site.

The next ‘Special Flash Deals’ category is crammed with all sorts of useful items that you can buy without emptying your pocket. For the sake of an instance, there’s a 60% off on the Bakeey M3 smart bracelet which usually carries a $29.99 price stickers.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the coveted fitness band at a lowered price of just $11.99. It is worth noting that the discounts available on all items included in this section will be limited to a few pieces only.

In addition to giving buyers great discounts, Banggood is offering them a chance to save a considerable amount of extra money on select devices in the form of coupon codes. These products have been added to the ‘Extra Coupon Deals’ category.

Keeping in line with that, there’s a 60% discount on the XANES B05 smart bracelet, which usually sells for $24.99. As a result, you can now buy the feature-laden smartwatch at a discounted price of just $9.99.
You can extend this discount by applying coupon code 15b0a6. It is imperative for you to bear in mind this coupon is not valid for limited offer products.

Each item in this segment has been assigned a specific coupon that you can use to get an extra discount at the time of checking out.

Prepping for Halloween? You might want to check out our next category called ‘Halloween Must Have.’

This section features a slew of awe-inspiring items that you can use to make your Halloween party extra special and memorable. More importantly, all items featured in this section are available at the dropped price.

Likewise, you can get great discounts on the rest of the items that have been split into the Top Sellers, Brand Deals and More to Love categories. To check out all the products, receive discounts and win free gifts, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

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Poco F1 now available from offline Mi stores and preferred partners in India

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 18, 2018

Poxo F1, most affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 powered smartphone is now available via an open sale. After a month of flash sales, users can now directly buy the devices from open sales via Mi.com and Flipkart. In addition, Xiaomi has also made it available via the offline Mi Stores and Mi preferred partners. Users can directly go to their nearby Mi stores to get the Poco F1. In a recent tweet, Poco India has confirmed about the offline sales via Mi Stores.

Yesterday, in a similar tweet, Xiaomi’s Global Vice President Manu Kumar Jain announced that all variants of Poco F1 hard be available for purchase indefinitely on the eve of the festival season in India. Interested buyers can directly head over to the Mi.com and Flipkart to grab the affordable Snapdragon 845 processor powered device.

Xiaomi Poco F1 has garnered huge sales amid the competition from other brands. In the last Flipkart sale, Poco F1 was made available at the discounted price of Rs 20000. During the first flash sale, Xiaomi earned over Rs 200 crore under 5 minutes.

Additionally, Poco F1 is powered by a Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with Adreno 630 GPU for advanced graphics. It is coupled with different storage and RAM variants – 6GB+64GB, 6GB+ 128GB and 8GB+ 256 GB internal storage variants. There’s a Kevlar coated back special edition fo the PcoO F1 also. In-camera department, the main lens is a 12-megapixel unit whereas the second lens comes with a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The front-facing camera of a 20-megapixel lens is present with AI portrait mode and AI scene detection.

Read More: POCO F1 Rosso Red to go on sale soon as teasers flood the web

In battery part, there’s a 4000 mAh battery with a Bluetooth, WiFi, USB Type-C, headphone jack and Wifi direct in connectivity.

The Xiaomi’s affordable device has undoubtedly hit hard on the sales of OnePlus 6 and other competitive devices.

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Huawei Honor Magic 2 leaked renders show four rear cameras, marvelous mirror glass back

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 18, 2018

Honor Magic 2 is launching at the end of this month. Huawei’s sub-brand has already confirmed that the smartphone will be sporting a manual slider design in a bid to offer a higher screen space. The front design of the phone has been revealed, but its rear appearance still remains a mystery. A leaked render of the Honor Magic 2 that has surfaced on Weibo reveals that it will be equipped with a marvelous glass back. Moreover, it will be featuring four rear cameras.

The above image of the alleged Honor Magic 2 does appear enticing, but one should be aware of the fact that it could be fake. The render shows the smartphone in two color variants. The handset placed at the bottom is black in color whereas the other model seems to exhibit a mix of blue, turquoise and purple.

The Huawei P20 Pro that was unveiled earlier this year features a vertical triple camera unit. The third sensor is placed after a small gap from two camera sensors placed above. In the same way, the Honor Magic 2 render shows there is a space between the triple camera unit and the fourth camera sensor.

Honor is yet to launch a smartphone with triple rear cameras. Hence, the quad camera render of the Magic 2 appears too good to be true. Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy A9 (2018) as the world’s first smartphone with four rear cameras. So, there is a possibility competitor brands launching quad camera smartphones.

Read More: Get Your Hands On Huawei’s Big-Screen Honor Note 10 Phablet For Just $539.99 On GearBest

The Honor Magic 2 is currently available on pre-orders on JD. A recent report has revealed that it will be equipped with AMOLED screen by Samsung and under display fingerprint scanner. It is also speculated to feature 3D facial scanner. It is speculated that the Magic 2 will be equipped with graphene-based battery. Like the recently released Mate 20 series of flagship phones, the Magic 2 will be also equipped with 40W fast charging technology.

Could the above renders be revealing the true design of the Magic 2? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Google registers a new type of independent Stylus patent for cross platform data portability

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 18, 2018

Google is keen on registering new patents with some mind-boggling technologies. This time also, Google is one step ahead as they have registered an independent Google stylus patent with WIPO. In actual, Google filed for the patent in 2016, and last week, World Intellectual Proper Organisation (WIPO) has approved it. As per the documents released with the patent, it is believed to carry a different approach for stylus’ working than the primitive strategy. The new Google Stylus is equipped with its wireless interface, memory, and processor.

Google has followed a different procedure for using Stylus. It is used to store data and further to edit it on different machines across different environments. The cross-platform approach is meaningful as it will help users to do their work across various devices without caring about the data under USI (Universal Stylus Initiative). Currently, a limited information is made available but it is clear that it can be described as an object exclusively to be used for copy-pasting.

Users can send a highlighted text from one machine to another with different means of communication. After the Pixebook Pen which came with the Pixelbook Chromebook has shown Google’s interest in the Stylus technology.

The patent also details it as an “Electronic stylus for storing credentials.” So, we can expect a mechanism which will help users to sign in into different devices quickly using Google’s Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Further, Google Stylus can store different ‘states’ like “a particular webpage,” “contents of a cache of a web browser” or “contents of an application.”

Read More: HP Chromebook x2 Is Official With Pen Support And Detachable Keyboard

It will help to begin an era where a user will carry a pen to get access to the digital data. Also, it will bring the old times back when we used to carry a pen while going out of the house.

We can expect a new era based Stylus to launch as an independent device in the coming time.

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Get Great Discounts On Top-Branded E-Bikes And Scooters On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 18, 2018

If you’re looking for a perfect transit option during your outdoor recreational activities, an electric bike or scooter might just fill the bill. While e-bikes (a.k.a. power bikes) are more ecological means of transportation, they can set you back a pretty penny.

Much to the delight of those looking for a cost-effect electric bike, scooter, and other travel essentials, GearBest is now doling out great discounts on a wide selection of top-branded e-bikes and a myriad of other discounted items for adventure junkies and frequent travelers.

Dubbed as ‘Nature Travel & Outdoors,’ this special promotion has been separated into different categories so that buyers can easily find what they’re looking for. The Top Recommendations category features the Samebike YINYU14 Smart Folding Bicycle Moped Electric Bike and the FIIDO D2 Folding Moped Electric Bike.
The Samebike YINYU14 usually carries a $603.08 price tag, but can now be yours at a dropped price of just $409. With just 49 pieces remaining, this 32% discount will be valid for just 3 days.

The FIIDO D2, on the other hand, has gone up for sale bearing a heavily discounted price sticker of $459. This is a noteworthy 29% reduction in the electric bike’s original asking price of $643.43.

Likewise, you can get a 29% off on the Original Xiaomi M365 folding electric scooter’s retail price of $550.67. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can buy this e-bike at a reduced price of $390. The promo ends in 3 days. There’s a 19% discount on the Ninebot One Z10 Electric Balance Unicycle as well.

Our next section is called ‘Electric Bikes’ and there are no prizes for guess that it features a wide selection of well-received electric bikes that you can buy without emptying your pocket. The category features popular brands like Sambike, FIIDO, QICYCLE, and F-Wheel.

If you’re in the market for a cost-effective electric scooter, you might want to check out the next category called ‘Scooter.’ In this section, you can buy like the Xiaomi M365 folding electric scooter, the Ninebot Segway ES1 No. 9 Folding Electric Scooter and other top-branded scooters at a considerably lowered price.

Similarly, you can avail big discounts on the Ninebot One Z6 530Wh Electric Unicycle from Xiaomi Mijia, Xiaomi N4M340 Ninebot Plus Electric Self Balancing Scooter, Xiaomi Ninebot C + Classic Electric Single Wheel Balance Unicycle and other similar items under the ‘Outdoor Recreation’ category.

The next category called ‘Travel Essentials’ where you’d find all sorts of travel-related items bearing discounted price tags offers globetrotters a lot to cheer about. The section features everything from the GARMIN Edge 200 GPS Bicycle Computer to the Xiaomi 20L Leisure Backpack. But that’s not all.

You can follow this link in order to check more unmissable deals and other products that you can buy at the lowered price. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promotion will only be valid for a limited period of time.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 screen resolution confirmed for its notch-less display

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 18, 2018

Xiaomi has been using Samsung-made AMOLED displays on its recent flagship phones. Instead of the notched display screen available on the Xiaomi Mi 8 series smartphones, the Mi MIX 3 will be equipped with a notch-less screen. Xiaomi’s phone division product marketing director Zhi Zhiyuan has shared a new image that shows the multi-tasking screen of the Mi MIX 3. After investigating on the image, the screen resolution of the smartphone could be confirmed.

Soon after the launch of Apple iPhone X in 2017, various smartphone manufacturers launched flagship phones with notched display design. This year’s OPPO Find X and Vivo NEX S flagship phones have shown that Chinese smartphone makers can launch phones with even higher screen-to-body ratio smartphones by incorporating a notch-less display. Along with Find X and NEX S, the upcoming Mi MIX 3 could set the trend of notch-less display smartphone.

By inspecting the above image, it can be concluded that the Mi MIX 3 will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. This indicates that the handset will offer a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is tipped to arrive with an in-screen fingerprint reader. As far as multi-tasking is concerned; the inclusion of 10 GB of RAM will ensure lag-free performance.

Xiaomi has released a teaser video few hours ago to showcase the slider design of the Mi MIX 3. The video reveals that the smartphone can be unlocked by sliding down its display. Since the front of the phone will be mainly occupied by the display, its selfie camera and sensors for 3D face unlock could be present on the slider. A leaked hands-on video has also revealed that the Mi MIX 3 can be used to unlock a Mi Notebook with its slider mechanism.

Read More: Xiaomi’s Pocophone F1 smartphone goes up for pre-order in the US

There is no information available on the camera configurations of the Mi MIX 3, but it is certain that it will offer impressive low-light photography experience. Other details that have surfaced in recent leaks reveal that the Mi MIX 3 will arrive in variants like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB. The handset may come in color editions like Black, Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi MIX 3 will be made official on Oct. 25. It has also revealed that it will be the world’s first 5G commercial smartphone.

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Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro to get EMUI 9.0 carrying additional AI features

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 18, 2018

Huawei has announced the new flagship devices, Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro a few days back at an event in London. Many ultimate features have been added in the Mate 20 series. It is powered by Android’s first 7nm chipset, Kirin 980. It brings curved OLED display manufactured by BOE in China. It is coupled with a 40 MP Quad wide-angle lens, a 20 MP sensor with f/2.2 ultra wide angle lens and an 8MP 80 mm f/2.2 telephoto camera. In a bid to utilize the dual NPUs on Kirin 980, Huawei is set for debut rollout of AI-based EMUI 9.0 on Mate 20 series.

Huawei EMUI 9.0 was introduced last month and was slated for launch on Huawei P20, P20 Pro and Mate 10 Pro. Now, the list of compatible devices has expanded due to the addition of newly launched Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro devices.

The new EMUI 9.0 carriers various useful and smart features. It brings multiple AI capabilities which helps you to ease out the routine work. It can figure the calories count of a dish when you will point its camera on your meal. It will identify every single item on the platter and will give you a constituted calorie count. Its camera will automatically translate any other non-native language. Further, it can identify the person/objects present in the camera along with the ability to give you the shopping links wherever it is possible.

It is faster and productive than the EMUI 8.0. It can open up the apps 109 milliseconds faster. It will also bring the popular turbo GPU which will improve its latency by 36%. GPU Turbo will help you to get enhanced performance while playing games or doing graphics intensive work. It will make the device more responsive and quicker to respond.

Read More: Huawei’s latest Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 beta now available globally for some models

The last but not the least, Huawei has also added Google’s digital Wellbeing app in the EMUI 9.0.

It’s a much-needed upgrade for the Huawei users, and we hope soon the support will be extended to other mid-level devices. Well, how many of you are eager to get the latest EMUI 9.0 on your Huawei devices?

Pre-Order Huawei Mate 20 X, Mate 20 Pro And The Mate 20 Smartphones On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 18, 2018

Deemed as one of the most hotly-anticipated smartphone series of the year, HUAWEI’s Mate 20 Series was finally unveiled on Tuesday, October 16th.

Adopting the industry’s most compelling and advanced process technology, the Mate series encompasses the latest Huawei flagship devices that are expected to fix the standard which all imminent smartphones will have to meet. Much to the delight of Huawei fans, three top-notch smartphones from this coveted series have now gone up for pre-order on Giztop.

Huawei Mate 20 X

Slated to hit the store shelves this month, the Mate 20 X is quite an irresistible smartphone that sports a mammoth 7.2-inch OLED waterdrop notch screen, FHD+ display with 2244×1080 pixels resolution. It packs the world’s first 7nm chipset, Kirin 980 Soc Octa-core 2.6 GHz under the hood and adopts along GPU Turbo 2.0 technology for an unmatched viewing experience.

You can now pre-order the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM version of the Mate 20 X smartphone for $1,099 on Giztop. But if you’re willing to shell out $1,319, you can go for the bigger version of the smartphone that offers 8GB of RAM along with a hearty 256GB of internal storage.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

The Mate 20 Pro smartphone will be up for grabs on online and offline stores in due time, but those who do not want to wait can pre-order the impending smartphone on Giztop. Although the phone doesn’t come cheap, its outstanding features justify the steep $1,299 price tag it carries.

Keeping in line with that, the phone feature a big 6.39-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels. Moreover, it is housed in a sturdy aluminum frame and has Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection.
It is powered by the Kirin 980 Soc Octa-core 2.6 GHz processor and it uses a Mali-G76 MP10 GPU to enable users to play their favorite videos and games for longer without any sort of interruption. The aforesaid model comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

You can choose between multiple color options including black, emerald green, midnight blue, pink gold, and twilight. Backed by a 4200mAh battery, the Mate 20 Pro runs EMUI 9 based on Android Pie 9.0 operating system.

Huawei Mate 20

The Kirin 980 Soc Octa-core 2.6 GHz processor equipped Mate 20 smartphone will be made available to the public later this month. The phone features an eye-catching 6.53-inch IPS LCD FHD+ (2244×1080 pixels) display with an equally appealing waterdrop notch screen.

The 8GB RAM+64GB ROM model of the Mate 20 smartphone will set you back $899 on Giztop, while the slightly larger model with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage is up for pre-order bearing a relatively steeper $1,039 price tag.

On the photography front, the Mate 20 houses a 12MP+16MP+ 8MP triple-camera setup with Leica certification on the back. Up front, there’s a 24.0MP camera for self-portraits and face-to-face video chatting.

The phone runs on EMUI 9 based on Android Pie 9.0 operating system and draws its juices from a robust 4000mAh battery with 4.5V/5A Super Charge. Moreover, the dual-SIM smartphone offers 4G LTE speed for fast web connection so that you can download apps faster, stream content and stay connected with social media without breaking much of a sweat.

If you’re interested in checking out more details about the three Huawei–branded smartphones that will soon be launched under the popular Mate series, all you need to do is to follow this link.

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OnePlus 6T releasing with Night Mode for low-light photography

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 18, 2018

In terms of specs, the OnePlus 6T that is arriving at the end of this month will not differ much from the OnePlus 6 smartphone. Some of the changes that will be seen on the OnePlus 6T is the removal of 3.5mm audio jack and inclusion of in-display fingerprint reader and a larger battery. It will be among the first smartphones to arrive with Android 9 Pie OS preinstalled. There is no information on the camera configuration of the OP6T, but a fresh report has revealed that it will be equipped with Night Mode feature for low-light photography.

The latest OxygenOS 9.0 is expected to be overlaid on the Android 9 Pie OS. This suggests that the new Night Mode could be included in the new version of the OxygenOS. It is likely that AI will play a key role in capturing detailed images in dim-light conditions on the OnePlus 6T. Probably, the OxygenOS 9.0 update for the OnePlus 6 will also bring along the Night Mode.

The new OxygenOS is also expected to include enhanced gesture-based navigation. It is also going to arrive with some UI changes, but OnePlus is yet to release its details.

Read More: OnePlus 6T official accessories leak with pricing details

The OnePlus 6T is launching in India and New York on Oct. 30. On Nov. 5, it will be debuting in China. The handset is expected to release in India on Nov. 2 and in Europe on Nov. 6. A recent report has revealed that the OnePlus 6T will be the most expensive OnePlus phone ever.

The OnePlus 6T Indian pricing has been leaked and it has revealed that the company may not release a 64 GB storage version as the base model. The OP6T is now rumored to arrive in variants like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants are speculated to be respectively priced at Rs. 37,999 (~$516), Rs. 40,999 (~$557) and Rs. 44,999 (~$611). The handset is expected to arrive in Mirror Black and Midnight Black color variants.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 camera samples arrives, its full screen slider showcased in a new teaser video

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 18, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is grabbing a lot of attention even before its launch due to continuous teasers and leaks from sources. It is scheduled for launch on October 25 at an event in Beijing. Xiaomi has added a lot of futuristic capabilities in the new smartphone. Among those intuitive features, today, Xiaomi has teased its full-screen slider and AI dual camera once again. Today, Xiaomi co-founder Lin Bin shared camera samples taken from Mi Mix 3 on Weibo, showing its night photography advantages.

We can see the dedicated watermark of “Shot on Mi Mix 3 AI Dual Camera” on both the images. It seems Lin Bin have full confidence in its camera module as he is challenging to compare it with other devices.

In another video teaser, its full-screen slider can be seen working. As per the video, we can speculate that the slider will help users to open the camera, perform transactions and do several other functions. Xiaomi is advertising its slider under the tagline of “Push, simple action, beyond your imagination.”

Currently, Xiaomi Mi 8 is an Android device among few others to get 99 points for its camera from DxOmark. While Mi Mix 3 predecessor, Mi Mix 2S has scored 97 points in overall camera quality. So, we can expect a more excellent camera in the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.

Xiaomi has witnessed a massive improvement in the cameras of all the Xiaomi phones launched this year. It might have happened due to the establishment of the dedicated camera department. Xiaomi camera department tends to improve the camera by strengthing research and development.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Face Unlock feature demoed in leaked video

Additionally, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is coming our way with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and full-screen display. It will be the world’s first commercial 5G smartphone and will carry 10 GB of RAM. Further, it is expected to carry in-screen fingerprint sensor with a dual camera shooter on the backside. It will bring advanced 3D facial recognition support with a bezel-less display.

What else are you expecting from Xiaomi Mi Mix 3?

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Pre-Order LeTV LeEco Le Max 2 X821 Smartphone For Just $129.99 On Banggood [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 18, 2018

LeEco announced a full-featured smartphone dubbed the Le Max 2 X821 back in May 2016. Much to the delight of the Chinese handset maker, the Le Max 2 X821 has now gone up for pre-order on one of China’s most popular online stores that guarantees the best bang for your buck.

In a bid to extend the phone’s demand among cost-conscious buyers, LeEco is offering the Le Max 2 X821 at a considerably lowered price on Banggood. As a result, smartphone lovers living on a tight budget can now pre-order the LeEco-branded phone at a discounted price of just $179.99.

This is a hearty 10% reduction in the phone’s retail price of $199.99. Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can apply coupon code 10BGX821 to get an extra $50 off and reduce your grand total to only $129.99 before proceeding to checkout.
The LeTV LeEco Le Max 2 X821 is quite an irresistible smartphone at this price, given that it boasts an impressive array of specs and features. Keeping in line with that, the phone sports an eye-catching 5.7 inches LCD IPS On Cell display with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution at a pixel density of 515 ppi.

Under the hood, the phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 64bit 2.15Ghz Quad-core processor along with an equally competent Adreno 530 for an unmatched viewing experience. It offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of non-expandable internal memory for storing your favorite content.

The Le Max 2 X821 smartphone houses a 21.0MP camera with f/2.0 aperture on the back and has an 8.0MP front shooter equipped with ƒ/2.2 aperture, 6-element lens, two-tone flash, PDAF and zoom capability for unmatched selfies and crystal clear face-to-face video chatting.

The phone runs on eUI 5.6-based Android Marshmallow OS and is backed by a non-removable 3100mAh battery with Le Quick charge. On top of that, it comes with a slew of useful sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

If the LeEco Le Max 2 X821 smartphone has grabbed your attention, you can follow this link to check out its full specification and avail the discount before the promo ends. Note that the discount will specifically be valid for the rose gold, gray and gold color versions of the phone.

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Pre-Order 2 Models Of One Mix 2 Yoga Laptop At Heavily Discounted Price On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 18, 2018

If you’re in the market for a tiny convertible laptop that doesn’t empty your pocket, you might want to take a gander at the One Mix 2 Yoga pocket laptop. It sports a 7-inch full HD display along with a 360-degree hinge so that you can use the laptop in a tablet mode as well.

If you’re living on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a laptop, it might interest you to know that two models of the One Mix 2 Yoga pocket laptop have gone up for pre-order bearing heavily discounted price tags on GeekBuying. There’s more for you to cheer about.

Aside from divulging details about the discount, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money while checking out. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop (8GB RAM+256GB ROM)

GeekBuying is accepting pre-orders for a model equipped with an Intel Core m3-7Y30, Quad Core, up to 2.6GHz processor, an Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage for just $649.99. This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $801.99.

On top of that, you can apply coupon code WPDCPLKR to get an extra $20 off before placing your order. In other words, you can bring your already discounted grand total further down to only $629.99 simply by using the above-mentioned coupon.

You can follow this link to pre-order the model and avail the discount before the promo ends.
One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop (8GB RAM+256GB ROM+ Original Stylus Pen)

If you’re willing to spend an extra $10, you can go for the model with a stylus pen. While this model would normally set you back $824.99, you can now pre-order it at a dropped price of just $659.

Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can apply coupon code BWDQWLQG to save $19.01 more before clicking the ‘Place Your Order’ button. After using the coupon you need to shell out only $639.99 for this stylus pen-equipped model which is quite a good deal considering it boasts an impressive array of features.
The laptop sports a 7-inch display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, which is pretty good for tablets. While it is ideal for daily use, One Mix 2 Yoga laptop is designed to handle specialist workloads as well.

Furthermore, the feature-laden laptop runs on Microsoft Windows 10 operating system with the latest software updates and draws its juices from a robust 6500mAh battery. You can follow this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount.

Both the aforesaid models are scheduled to ship within 27 days. On the downside, the pre-sale price will only be valid for a limited period of time and the coupons are also likely to expire soon.

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