Honor V20 with 6.4-inch display, Kirin 980, 25MP screen camera and 48MP Sony camera is official

Get 43% Off On KUGOO S1 Folding Electric Scooter

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Dec 26, 2018

An electric scooter is a great choice for a short predictable commute as it is relatively quieter and more efficient than a traditional motorbike. There’s no dearth of e-bikes in the market today; however, you’d end up spending a lot of money in order to get your hands on a top-branded electronic bike.

If you are in the market for a cost-effective electronic bike that boasts top-notch features, you might want to take a gander at the KUGOO S1. The S1 is a folding electric scooter that has gone up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price tag of $399.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a 43 percent reduction in the scooter’s original asking price of $699.99, but there’s more for you to cheer about. Aside from taking full advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can apply coupon code GIZ_UDKHGZOU at the time of checking out to get an extra $140 off.

The coupon helps you bring the already reduced selling price of the KUGOO S1 further down to just $349.99 even before you place your order. An absolute bargain at this price, the S1 features an 8-inch solid rear anti-skid tire that is ideal for all types of roads.

Moreover, it features 3-speed running modes that enable the rider to control the speed using just one key based on different road surface conditions. The easy-to-operate KUGOO S1 has a single key for braking along with a monitor that displays the control information.

The KUGOO S1 electric scooter is backed by a strong 350W motor that delivers 30km of running distance. The LCD display screen allows the rider to check the speed, mileage, time, power, stop, voltage and shreds on other information.
Aside from that, there’s a bright LED light placed on the front and back to ensure safe riding, especially at night. Moreover, the S1 uses front and back shock mitigation system for comfortable riding. It has a folding handle and an adjustable height so you can carry it everywhere you go.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the KUGOO S1 folding electric scooter and grab the discount. Note that the promotion sale will be valid for the white, black and blue color versions of the S1 for just one day.

Get Top-Branded Earphones And Speakers For Heavily Discounted Prices On Banggood [Coupons]

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Get Up To 50% Off On Earphones And Speakers

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Dec 26, 2018

Music lovers who fancy listening to their favorite songs even while on the go usually resort to using earphones. Regrettably, top-branded earphones usually carry steep price tags.

In a bid to make high-end earphones and speakers available to those living on a tight budget, Banggood has launched a new promo dubbed ‘Top Brand Promotion Earphones & Speakers.’ The recently kicked off promo comprises popular brands like Xiaomi, Blitzwolf and lots more.

Under the ‘Xiaomi’ section, you can find a wide range of earphones and speakers including the Xiaomi Youth Wireless Bluetooth Earphone, the Mini Wireless Bluetooth Earphone, and the AI Portable Version Wireless Bluetooth Speaker just to name a few. More importantly, these Xiaomi-branded devices are now available for considerably lowered prices.

Aside from that, the category offers buyers a chance to save a considerable amount of extra money in the form of coupon codes. For the sake of an instance, you can use coupon code d7c360 to get an extra 40% off on the Xiaomi Youth Wireless Bluetooth Earphone.
Likewise, you can use coupon code 19432c to grab an additional 45% discount on the Xiaomi Mini Bluetooth Earphone. The coupon code c81c41 can be used to avail an extra 50% off on the Xiaomi AI Portable Version Bluetooth Speaker, while coupon code 1757b3 can be used to get an extra 45% off on Xiaomi Hybrid 2 Graphene Earphone.

The next category is brimming with top-end earphones from Blitzwolf, an equally popular brand that manufacturers top-end audio products. You can use coupon code 15bwear to get an extra 15% off on Blitzwolf earphones.

The other category features a wide selection of earphones made by 1More, the most awarded headphone brand at CES the past two years. You can receive noteworthy discounts on 1MORE E1003 Piston 2 Classic HIFI Wired Control Headphone Earphone With Mic, 1MORE E1020BT Spearhead VR Neckband Graphene Bluetooth Earphone and a slew of other 1More branded audio products.

Alternatively, you can head straight to the ‘Bluedio’ section wherein you can use coupon code 10bluedio to get an extra 5% off on all products included in the category. The ‘Bakeey’ section offers an additional 15% off in the form of coupon code 15earbud. Aside from that, you can take full advantage of the discounts available on select earphones and speakers available on the promotion page.

You can follow this link to grab up to 50% off coupon and receive various other discounts on top-branded earphones and speakers.

Xiaomi Mi 8 series gets Android Pie-based MIUI 10, brings 960fps recording and Night Mode

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Dec 26, 2018

Xiaomi has today started releasing the MIUI 10 stable version update based on Android 9 Pie operating system for its Mi 8 series smartphones. Currently, the update is being rolled out to Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition while the users of Mi 8 UD will have to wait a bit longer.

As per the reports, with this update, the company is also introducing new features for improved camera experience, including Night Mode and 960fps slow-motion video recording. The short videos creating using 960fps slow-mo can be shared directly with friends and family via WeChat.

The Night Mode feature allows users to shoot clear images with as little noise as possible at night or in low-light areas. When you capture a photo in a low-light situation, it first detects the light and jitters through AI Smart Metering and automatically determines the exposure area. In each frame, it smartly selects 100 key feature points and fixes the color at the same time.

The MIUI 10 comes with several new features such as improved recent apps menu which is designed to better utilize the full-screen design on newer Xiaomi devices. Instead of arranging recent apps like a stack of cards, the app cards appear side by side on the screen, enabling you to see as much as six recent apps on the screen at one time.

Xiaomi says that the new MIUI makes use of artificial intelligence technology for “up to zero” loading times by studying your app usage behavior and anticipating actions. It also brings a new driving mode which relies on voice commands to avoid distractions.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition, both were launched in May earlier this year and comes pre-installed with MIUI 9.6, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. Later, the devices got updated to MIUI 10 which was still based on Android Oreo.

Get Top-Branded TV Boxes On GeekBuying Without Emptying Your Pockets [Coupons Inside]

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Dec 26, 2018

While the market is rife with all sorts of TV boxes from popular brands, these devices don’t come cheap. On top of that, the abundance of choice makes it hard for a buyer to sort the good from the not-so-good.

Taking this into consideration, we have compiled a list of TV boxes that not only boast an impressive array of features but are also up for grabs carrying lowered price tags on GeekBuying. Moreover, we will also show how you can get extra discounts at checkout.

MX10 MINI Android 9.0 TV Box

Touted as one of the first TV boxes to run Android 9.0 Pie operating system, the MX10 MINI offers enhanced stability and superior performance. It packs a powerful Rockchip RK3328 processor to deliver unmatched 4K videos with multiple codecs including H.265, H.264, and VP9.

The MX10 MINI usually carries a steep $64.79 price tag but much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the Android TV box has now gone up for sale carrying a dropped price of just $37.99 on GeekBuying.

You can extend this 41 percent discount simply by using coupon code GIZ_GCEJMDBF at the time of checking out.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $9.02 by reducing the original asking price of the MX10 MINI to only $34.97 before you proceed to checkout. You can head straight to this link to avail the discount before the promotion comes to an end today.

Xiaomi Mi Box S Android 8.1 TV Box (Germany Stock)

Designed to deliver uninterrupted performance at high speed, the Mi Box S can effectively transform your regular television into a smart TV. It ships with 2GB of RAM and offers a hearty 8GB of internal storage capacity so that you can install your favorite apps without worrying about running out of storage space.

Mi Box S runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and has a voice remote control that you can use to search your favorite content. This Xiaomi Mi Box S usually carries a $126.74 price tag but the Chinese electronics giant is now offering the coveted TV box for a dropped price of just $79.99 on GeekBuying.
But if this 37 percent discount doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code GIZ_KJXMEESS to bring the TV box’s retail price further down to just $74.99 before you place your order. In other words, you can save an extra $15 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

It is worth noting that the discount and coupon will be valid specifically for the stock shipping from the warehouse based in Germany. You can visit this link without wasting time to grab the discount as the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Xiaomi Mi Box S Android 8.1 TV Box (Spain Stock)

If your Xiaomi Mi Box TV box is slated to ship from a warehouse based in Spain, you can avail a 29% off on the Xiaomi Mi Box S TV box’s original asking price of $126.74. As a result, you can get your hands on the Mi Box S for a lowered price of just $89.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_DQKWUGXN to get a supplementary discount before you proceed to checkout. The coupon deducts an extra $20 from the already reduced retail price of the TV box allowing you to buy it for just $69.99 on GeekBuying.

You can follow this link to take advantage of this discount before the promotion comes to an end. Note that the discount will be valid only for a limited number of pieces.

T95X2 TV Box

The T95X2 is marketed as one of the first TV boxes to run Android 8.1 Oreo OS that enables it to deliver an unparalleled user experience, coupled with reliable performance. Under the hood, it packs an Amlogic S905X2 processor that supports premium 4K UHD video.

Furthermore, the device’s powerful 64bit CPU teams up with an ARM Dvalin MP2 graphics processing unit to effectively handle 4K graphics. It offers 4GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage space so that you can load high definition videos and play popular games faster without any sort of interruption.
The T95X2 TV box usually sells for $94.77 but you can now buy it for just $69.99 on GeekBuying. In addition to this 26 percent reduction in the device’s original selling price, there’s more for you to cheer about.

Cinephiles that have restlessly been waiting to buy the T95X2 for a lowered price can use coupon code GIZ_YRLMDEAL and get an extra $20 off during the checkout process. The coupon brings the retail price of the T95X2 TV box down to just $49.99 even before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

You can visit this link to buy the T95X2 TV box for a lowered price until the promotion sale lasts. Alternatively, you can avail a 24 percent discount on the 2GB DDR4+16GB ROM variant of the T95X2 TV box on GeekBuying.

Honor V20 poster reveals the phone’s design and specifications ahead of official launch

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Dec 26, 2018

Honor is all set to launch its latest smartphone — Honor V20 at a launch event in China today. Ahead of the phone’s official launch, a poster has surfaced online, revealing the phone’s design and specifications. The information revealed through this new poster is in line with the previous leak related to the smartphone.

The leaked poster shows the smartphone in three color options — Black, Red, and Blue. It also reveals that the phone will have a punch-hole display where the in-display camera sensor will be placed. The Infinity-O type display is in the top-left corner.

Additionally, the poster also reveals that the device will be powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 octa-core processor. It will be equipped with Link Turbo feature that offers enhanced and uninterrupted download speeds by combining LTE and Wi-Fi networks to work simultaneously.

It will come in three variants — 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage, and 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage, as revealed by the AnTuTu benchmark listing. For photography, the phone is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup and the primary sensor will be of 48-megapixel Sony IMX586.

It is also tipped to come equipped with a ToF (Time of Flight) 3D camera sensor for precise creation of 3D models of objects and people for AR. It will the first Honor smartphone to come with 960fps slow-motion recording feature. On the front side, the phone could be featuring a 25-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The device is also said to come with AI dual-frequency GPS for accuracy. Running on Android Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s custom EMUI 9 on top, the device will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.

As for the pricing of Honor V20, the listing on Tmall suggests that the model with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage will cost 2,799 Yuan (approximately $405) while the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage will be available for 3,299 Yuan, roughly $477.

Pre-Order Bakeey M16 Smart Watch For A Lowered Price Of Just $29.99 On Banggood

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Get 25% Off On Bakeey M16 Smart Watch

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Dec 26, 2018

If you are a fitness purist looking for a cost-effective smartwatch, you might want to take a look at Bakeey’s M16 multi-sport smartwatch.
This Bakeey branded smartwatch is designed to offer a slew of exceptionally useful features without emptying your pocket. Before we delve further into the details, it might interest you to know that the Bakeey M16 has gone up for pre-order carrying a heavily discounted price tag on Banggood.

The M16 would normally set you back $39.99 on both online and offline stores but you can now get your tech greedy hands on this feature-rich smartwatch for a lowered price of just $29.99. This significant 25 percent discount be valid for four appealing color versions of the smartwatch.

The Bakeey M16 is an extraordinary smartwatch that sports an eye-catching 1.3inch IPS colored screen with high resolution of 240×240 pixels. The M16 boasts a useful array of features that comprise a heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, blood oxygen monitor and sleep monitor.
Aside from that, the M16 comes with multi-sport modes, a pedometer and can record your steps mileage and calories on the Wearfit app. It also reminds the wearer about SMS, QQ, WeChat, and MSG and has a vibrating reminder for incoming calls wherein you can see the name of the caller on the band.

Moreover, the Bakeey M16 is IP67-certified for water resistance so you can wear it while washing hands and even while bathing without worrying about causing any sort of damage to the watch. You simply need to raise your hand and the screen brightens up allowing you to check data, time and other details without breaking a sweat.

Much to the delight of selfie addicts, the M16 lets you capture amazing self-portraits with multiple angles once you connect it to your phone. It features an easy to replace straps that are up for grabs in different colors.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Bakeey M16 smartwatch and avail the discount before the promo ends. Note that 233 pre-orders were already placed at the time of writing.

Buy ALLDOCUBE Cube M5 XS Phablet For Just $132.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Get 39% Off On ALLDOCUBE Cube M5 XS Phablet

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Dec 26, 2018

Looking for a cost-effective phablet that boasts an impressive array of features? You might want to take a gander at the ALLDOCUBE Cube M5 XS phablet.
The Cube M5 XS is an irresistible phablet that sports an extra large 10.1-inch IPS display with a high screen resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The phablet is powered by an X27 MT6797X Deca Core processor that boosts down speed up to 300Mbps and reduces power consumption by 30 percent.

Moreover, it packs a highly competent Mali-T880 GPU under the hood for superior images and seamless photo editing and casual gaming experience. The ALLDOCUBE branded phablet ships with 3GB of RAM and offers 32GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite content.
The ALLDOCUBE Cube M5 XS runs Android 8.0 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a robust 6600mAh battery so that you can use the device for a longer period of time without having to charge it from time to time. The dual-SIM phablet is 4G LTE- enabled so it can easily adapt to 2.4G/5G WIFI.

While you’d normally associate a steep price tag to a top-branded phablet that offers comparable features, the ALLDOCUBE Cube M5 XS can now be yours for a considerably lowered price of just $139.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 39 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $227.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_PPWIN7 and get an extra $7 off at checkout. In other words, you can apply the aforesaid coupon during the checkout process in order to reduce the already lowered retail price of the ALLDOCUBE Cube M5 XS phablet to just $132.99.

You can head straight to this link to grab the discount and use the coupon, which is likely to expire soon. It is worth noting that the ALLDOCUBE Cube M5 XS phablet will be up for grabs bearing the lowered price tag for just 3 days.

Nokia X5 gets Android Pie update in China, may arrive soon for Nokia 5.1 Plus

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Dec 26, 2018

It has been raining updates for weeks now. HMD Global has been hard at work pushing the Android Pie update to its devices and the latest phone to get it is the Nokia X5.

The update is already rolling out in China but only to a select few. A wider roll-out will commence later. The update is 1467MB in size but you need to have at least 2940MB of free space.

The update brings a new system navigation among others to the phone.

Since the Nokia X5 is already getting the update to Android Pie, its international variant, the Nokia 5.1 Plus should get it soon too.

The Nokia X5 is the second Nokia phone with a notch released this year. It has a 5.86 HD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by an Helio P60 processor paired with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage.

Get High-End Laptops For Unbeatable Prices On GearBest [Coupons Inside]

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Get 14% Off On MSI P65 Creator 8RD-034CN Laptop

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Dec 26, 2018

Looking for a high-end laptop that doesn’t cost a bomb? You have come to the right place.

Known as one of China’s best electronics online stores, GearBest is doling out big discounts on select laptops that usually carry steep price tags. Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we will show how you can save extra money at checkout.

MSI P65 Creator 8RD-034CN Laptop (32GB RAM+512GB SSD)

The MSI P65 Creator sports an eye-catching 15.6-inch FHD TN display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The device packs a powerful Intel Core i7-8750H processor along with NVIDIA GeForce GTX1060 GPU, under the hood.

While its top-end specifications justify the steep $2587.12 price tag it carries, the MSI P65 Creator laptop can now be yours if you are willing to shell out $2227.99 on GearBest. But if this 14 percent discount doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code QY2U95S384G9S and get an extra $28 off at checkout.
In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the laptop further down to just $2199.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon. You can visit this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the white color version of the laptop.

ASUS Adol Laptop (8GB RAM+256GB SSD)

If you are in the market for a budget-friendly laptop that supports fingerprint recognition, the ASUS Adol might just fill the bill. Sporting a 13.3 inch IPS LED backlight display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, the Adol runs the latest Windows 10 OS for seamless and smooth user experience.

It is powered by an Intel Core i5-8250U Quad Core 1.6GHz, up to 3.4GHz processor and it uses a highly competent NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GDDR5 2GB Dedicated Graphics GPU in order to meet home entertainment as well as business needs of the users.

The high-end laptop would normally set you back $1078.29 but you can now buy it for just $857.99 on GearBest.

On top of that, you can extend this 20 percent discount simply by applying coupon code QY2R561P8X750 at the time of checking out. The above-mentioned coupon helps you save an extra $20 by reducing the original asking price of the ASUS Adol laptop to only $837.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount. Note that the discount will be limited to only the rose gold color version and the promo is slated to end soon.

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OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T get Android Pie stable update

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Dec 26, 2018

The holidays just got better for owners of the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. OnePlus has released a stable update that brings Android Pie to both phones.

The update comes as OxygenOS 9.0.0, syncing with the version number for Android Pie. It not only brings the latest version of Android but also some new features. Below is the complete changelog:

OxygenOS 9.0.0 Update

System

Updated system to Android 9 Pie
Brand new UI for Android Pie
Brand new navigation gestures (Available for OnePlus 5T only)
Updated Android security patch to 2018.12
Other new features and system improvements

New Gaming Mode 3.0

Added text notification mode
Added notification for 3rd party calls

Do Not Disturb mode

New Do Not Disturb (DND) mode with adjustable settings

Camera

Integrated Google Lens mode

The update is 1742MB for the OnePlus 5 and 1748MB for the OnePlus 5T.

With the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T out of the way, the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are next in line to get Android Pie. Will OnePlus surprise us and release it before the end of the year?

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Get Up To 75% Off On Electronics And A Slew Of Top-End Items On Banggood

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Check Out Banggood’s Year-End Clearance Sale

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Dec 26, 2018

2019 is just around the corner. Banggood is giving its users an unmissable chance welcome to the New Year with a bang!

The Chinese online store known for offering the best bang for your buck is offering a whopping 75% off on a wide selection of electronic items that usually carry steep price tags. Dubbed as the ‘Year-End Clearance Sale,’ this promo has been split into numerous categories in order to help users effortlessly find what they are looking for.

The ‘Heat Series’ section is brimming with miscellaneous items like the Realacc 5.8G 5dBi 50W Omni Directional Omni FPV Pagoda Antenna, Eachine M80 Acro/Angle Mode with 8520 Motor 5.8G 600TVL Camera etc. More importantly, the items included in this section are available for heavily discounted prices.

All items included under the ‘Huge Blowout’ category are up for grabs for just $0.99. The section features DANIU 10cm PCI U.FL / IPX to RP-SMA Female Jack Pigtail Cable, Geekcreit 0.28 Inch 2.5V-30V Mini Digital Volt Meter Voltage Tester and a slew of other useful items.

Likewise, there are other categories wherein you can buy various products for just $9.99, $19.99 and $29.99 only. Moreover, the promo features a section called ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’ and it includes the BlitzWolf BW-S2 Dual EU USB charger, Lenovo A5 smartphone and a slew of other well-received products that you can buy without emptying your pocket.

Banggood is giving drone enthusiasts a lot to cheer about in the next two sections called ‘RC & FPV’ and ‘RC Toys & Hobbies.’ The aforesaid categories are crammed with all sorts of drones, and other remote-controlled toys like the WLtoys V911S 2.4G 4CH 6-Axis Gyro Flybarless RC Helicopter RTF.

Similarly, you can grab big discounts on a myriad of other products that have been added to the Electronics, DIY Tools, Smart Devices, Geek Zone, and Auto-Moto categories.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of Banggood’s year-end clearance sale that is slated to end on December 31st.

Live photos show the Nokia 9 packs some bezels

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Updated Dec 28, 2018

The Nokia 9 has been in the news for months now. The flagship was expected to launch this year but it is now set for a 2019 release. Most of the leaks regarding the phone’s design have focused on the rear of the phone but a new leak today gives us a look at the front of the phone.

The leak is a set of live photos of the Nokia 9 and to be honest, we are unimpressed. In a world where most manufacturers are trying really hard to ditch bezels, the Nokia 9 is rocking some thick ones. The bezels are not as thick as the ones on the Nokia 8 but when it launches next year, a year where the bezels are expected to become thinner or disappear completely, the Nokia 9 may be looking pretty dated.

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The top bezel is home to a camera that sits on the right corner. In the middle is a cut out for the speaker and on the left is likely where the usual sensors are. The chin is bare and doesn’t even have the Nokia branding which makes us wonder why it is so thick in the first place.

There is no fingerprint scanner visible in front and leaked images of the rear show it isn’t there too which may mean it is indeed under the display has rumored.

OPPO R17 now available for buying through Amazon India

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Dec 25, 2018

OPPO had recently launched the OPPO R17 and OPPO R17 Pro in India. The Pro variant has been available for buying since some time, but the R17 has been made available for buying started from today. The handset is exclusively available for purchase through Amazon India.

The OPPO R17 Pro carries a price tag of Rs. 45,999 while the OPPO R17 is priced at Rs. 34,990 in India. Customers who purchase the R17 can advantage of up to 3.2 TB of 4G data from Reliance Jio and benefits of up to Rs.4,900 through Jio and Make My Trip. Buyers can also take advantage of various bank offers including no cost EMI.

The OPPO R17 features a 6.4-inch OLED waterdrop notch display that carries support for full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It is equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The display of the phone is protected by Gorilla Glass 6.

The Snapdragon 670 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. The handset includes an internal storage of 128 GB. It also features a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The backside of the OPPO R17 features a dual camera setup that includes an f/1.8 aperture 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For capturing selfies, the handset is equipped with a 25-megapixe selfie shooter. With AI onboard, the R17 can capture optimized photos in dim-light conditions.

Read More: OPPO R19 case images reveals refreshed rear design

The handset is packed with a 3,500mAh battery that is enabled with support for 20W VOOC flash charging. By charging the device for 5 minutes, users can two hours of battery life.

The R17 is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is flavored with ColorOS 5.2 UI. The smartphone can be availed in colors like Ambient Blue and Neon Purple.

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Samsung Android Pie update roadmap released for 24 eligible models

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 25, 2018

Samsung has just started rolling out the Android 9 Pie update for Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ flagship smartphones. Through the Samsung Members app, the South Korean company has released the Android Pie update roadmap to reveal when it will be treating 11 of its devices with the latest version of Android.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are scheduled to receive Android 9 Pie update in January 2019. As mentioned above, Samsung has already begun rolling out the Pie update for Galaxy S9 duo. By January, the carrier variants of the S9 and S9+ may receive the latest Android software. In February, the Galaxy Note 9 will be provided with Android 9 Pie update.

The Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 8 will be provided with Android 9 Pie update in March. Multiple device such as Galaxy A8 (2018), Galaxy A8+ (2018), Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy A9 (2018) and Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 are all planned to receive Android 9 Pie update in April.

In May 2019, Galaxy J series of smartphones such as Galaxy J4, Galaxy J4+, Galaxy J6, Galaxy J6+ as well as Galaxy A8 Star are scheduled to receive Pie update. In July, the older Galaxy J7 (2017) will be provided with Android 9 Pie. The Galaxy J7 Duo will be blessed with the latest Android version in August.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy A10 with in-display fingerprint scanner and Snapdragon 845 tipped

The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) and Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 will be updated to Android 9 Pie in September. In October, three tablets such as Galaxy Tab A (2017), Galaxy Tab Active 2 and Galaxy Tab A 10.4 are going to receive the update.

Samsung devices that have already received two major Android upgrades like the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are not included in the list. Users of the Samsung smartphones and tablets should be aware of the fact that even though the company has released the Android 9 pie update roadmap, the dates may change if the update are not completely ready for release.

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Elephone A6 Mini coming soon with Waterdrop Notch & Android Pie

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Dec 25, 2018

Elephone’s upcoming smartphone was just leaked in a new video. From the video, we can make out that the phone will be called as the Elephone A6 Mini. The leaked model comes in a shiny Blue color option with a unibody design. The color definitely stands out and will be something that you immediately like or hate. The company had showcased a dummy unit of the A6 Mini at the Global Sources Electronics Fair 2018 back in October but this is a clearly a working model. So, it looks like the phone is in the final stages of release. At that time, we had seen a gradient option for the device, but this is a single color variant.

The A6 Mini has a dual camera setup at the back with an LED flash just below it. In order to ensure that the back design is pretty clean, the company has decided to go with a side mounted fingerprint sensor. Elephone isn’t new to side mounted fingerprint sensors, as we have already seen the A4 with the same design. However, the right side of the phone will be a bit crowded considering the power button, volume buttons, as well as the fingerprint, lie on the same side. Further, the video confirms that the A6 Mini will feature a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack and a MicroUSB port at the bottom.

One of the highlights of the Elephone A6 Mini is going to be its waterdrop display. On first glance, the front design is a bit similar to the recently released Xiaomi Mi Play phone. Even the rear placement of the camera sensors have a Mi Play like-design. Apart from the waterdrop display, the Elephone A6 Mini will come with Android Pie out of the box. The phone was running Pie in the video and it’s expected that it will run on ELE UI with the new OS on top.

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While specs are yet to be confirmed, the phone is expected to come in two variants, a 4G variant with MT6761 (2GB+16GB storage) and a 3G MT6580 (1GB+8GB storage) variant. So, its quite clear that the A6 Mini is targeted at the budget segment. We expect the phone to be released sometime in January.

Nokia TA-1124 packing Snapdragon 439, 5.99” screen and dual cameras seen at the FCC

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Dec 25, 2018

HMD Global may announce a new entry-level Nokia smartphone very soon. The phone which has model number TA-1124 was seen on the FCC’s website along with documents that reveal its specs.

The Nokia TA-1124 has a 5.99-inch LCD display, however, its resolution isn’t stated. The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 439, the same 12nm octa-core chipset found in the Vivo Y93. Paired with the processor is 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

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The FCC documents reveal the phone will have a single 8MP front-facing camera and a 13MP autofocus primary rear camera paired with a 5MP fixed focus secondary camera. The phone will have a 3,400mAh battery, Bluetooth 5.0 and even NFC.

Will these new official photos convince you to buy the Vivo Z3?

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Dec 25, 2018

The Vivo Z3 is the most powerful of Vivo‘s new Z-series which debuted this year. The phone comes in two main variants – one powered by the Snapdragon 670 and another powered by the Snapdragon 710 mobile platform.

Vivo has released a new set of official photos of the phone for the holidays that it hopes will convince you to pick one up as a last minute gift or even as a new phone for yourself to begin the new year.

The photos which have a holiday theme are of the Starry Night and Aurora Blue color variants. The photos highlight the phone’s gorgeous water-drop display and curved back.

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The Vivo Z3 has a 6.3-inch 1080 x 2280 19:9 display. The Snapdragon 710 version comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage while the Snapdragon 670 version has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. A dedicated MicroSD card slot will allow you to add up to an extra 256GB of storage.

For optics, the Z3 has a 16MP f/2.0 primary sensor on its back and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. The waterdrop notch houses a 12MP sensor for selfies. The phone also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, IR Face Unlock, a MicroUSB port, runs Android 8.1 Oreo and packs a 3,315mAh battery.

Get the Elephone PX with Elephone Watch 3 smartwatch for $279 (Free global shipping)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 25, 2018

It is Christmas and a season for giving gifts. To celebrate the season, Chinese tech company Elephone is getting on with the celebration with a deal. The deal involves getting the sleek Elephone PX smartphone with pop-up dual selfie shooters and the Elephone W3 smartwatch for $279.99. The offer comes with Free shipping to any part of the world.

Recall that the Elephone PX is the company’s latest mid-range flagship model packing a premium design as well as a top of the pack mid-range hardware lineup. Specs wise, the device sports a 6.34-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device also features the company’s all-new ‘stealth camera’ technology which keeps the selfie cameras safely out of the way when not in use. The dual pop-up front camera setup is obviously the main feature on the device. It allows Elephone to trim off a large chunk of the top bezels giving the device an 89.5% screen ratio. Another dual camera setup is on the back of the device along with a fingerprint sensor. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of storage onboard. In addition, the device is fuelled by a 3500mAh battery and run Android 9.0 Pie OS out of the box.

On its part, the Elephone Watch 3 is an advanced waterproof smartwatch designed to pair and optimize your smartphone experience. It features a 1.33-inch colourful display screen with a 2.5D curved arc edge glass on top for added beauty and to protect the glass from scratch. Further, the W3 packs a 180mAh battery with magnetic suction charging. The battery takes just 3 hours to charge fully and affords the smartwatch up to 25 days standby time.

You can pick up the Elephone PX and Elephone W3 bundle on Indiegogo for $279.99. The smartphone alone costs $249.99. So, in the real sense, you are paying just $30 for the smartwatch instead of $39.99. You can snag up this offer from the Indiegogo page here.

Page source reveals the Mi Play will have 6GB + 64GB/128GB versions and their respective prices

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Dec 25, 2018

The Mi Play launched yesterday and is already available for purchase. The phone was announced in a single memory variant which has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Knowing Xiaomi, we already predicted they would release other variants in the near future and we just confirmed the existence of these variants along with their prices.

If you check the page source of the purchase page of the Mi Play, you will find the Mi Play will also come in two more variants – a 6GB RAM + 64GB version and a 6GB RAM + 128GB version.

The page source not only lists the variants but also their respective prices. When they launch, the 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM version will sell for ¥1299 (~$188) and the 6GB RAM + 128GB version will be sold for ¥1599 (~$232).

Apart from the increase in RAM and storage, the rest of the specs should be the same as the 4GB RAM + 64GB version. However, we won’t be surprised if certain color variants are only available in certain configurations.