Realme U1 3GB RAM model to go on open sale in India via Amazon from December 17

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Dec 14, 2018

It’s been a while since the PiP feature has made its popularity across popular apps such as YouTube, Facebook, and few other apps. Now, the same feature is rolling out to WhatsApp stable version 2.18.280. Earlier, Picture-in-Picture mode was limited to WhatsApp beta users since past few months. The update is now rolling out to users via the Play Store along with other changes and minor fixes.

Despite the popularity of the PiP mode since last year, it took a whole year for WhatsApp to engrave such a useful feature. Although, the same feature is already available for YouTube Red subscribers and on the web version, Facebook Android app, VLC media player app, and various other apps.

Due to efforts from the WhatsApp development team, the largest social messaging app has touched two billion monthly users. Recently, they have added a slew of useful features to the WhatsApp to make it incomparable with its competitors. Features such as group managing features, refined search, “Mark as read” shortcut, group voice and video calls, dark mode and others have made it even more interesting. Even though, the new gesture-based replies have also taken place in the last update.

The new PiP mode compatibility with the WhatsApp stable version will give it an edge over other social messaging apps. The PiP mode is currently compatible with YouTube, Facebook and Instagram videos only. It will make all the video links of the above mentioned social media channels streamable within the WhatsApp itself. So, from now on users can play the videos in picture-in-picture mode without leaving the chat with their loved ones.

Read More: WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton feels he sold users privacy with Facebook acquisition

It seems quite a productive feature which users were waiting on Whatsapp from a long time. Well, it is here, users can start enjoying it by updating their app from the Play Store. The feature is enclosed in the Whatsapp stable version 2.18.380.

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Xiaomi’s new Rice cooker rakes in over 1 million yuan in crowdfunding in just 1 hour 40 minutes!

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Dec 14, 2018

Xiaomi’s MIJIA IH Rice Cooker was the first product the company released under the MIJIA smart home brand back in 2016. Since then, several models in different sizes have been released. The product has become a popular one in China and even Japan. With the popularity of the product on the rise, the company recently launched a cheaper and compact Mini rice cooker on crowdfunding. The product comes with a crowdfunding price tag of 169 yuan ($24). It is interesting to note that the popularity of the rice cooker was demonstrated as soon as the product launched. Xiaomi says that it took only 1 hour and 40 minutes for the rice cooker’s sale to exceed 1 million yuan.

The rice cooker is designed for students, singles, couples, babies and the elderly. It can cook about 6 bowls of rice/porridge at a time. The mini rice cooker is easy to store, flexible and easy to move due to its compact size. It has a powerful output of 400W, provides different cooking modes, dynamically adjusts the power output to provide fast cooking, full cooking, strong cooking, slow simmer depending on whether it is porridge, soup, or other food you are making apart from rice. At the same time, the rice cooker monitors the cooking temperature at all times and automatically adjusts to avoid overflowing. The cooker also comes with all-weather long-term insulation.

Further, the MIJIA Smart Mini rice cooker has 5 layers of thick pots with Daikin PFA non-stick powder coating manufactured to the quality standard of rice cookers. The inner tank is evenly heated, the surface is smooth and will not be easy for food to stick, making it easy to clean. In addition, the product is a smart one which can be linked with the MIJIA app and the smartphone will act as a remote control. The app also provide users with a large number of nutritional recipes.

Xiaomi to release another forbidden city special edition product tonight

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Dec 14, 2018

Well, we all know that Xiaomi is already here with a Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Forbidden City special edition. It comes with high-end specs and intuitive design at some extra bucks. Today, Wang Chua, Xiaomi China president took to social media to announce the new forbidden city special edition product. Currently, it is not clear whether which device is going to get the new forbidden city special edition version.

Well, as per the official Weibo handle of the Wang Chua, it could be something like a shower or a headphone. As like it appears on the latest teaser where Xiaomi has teased it in a poster with a little picture which looks like a shower. Although nothing is confirmed as of now, it is slated for launch by tonight.

The official information about the product is not yet live, we have to wait for some more time.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Forbidden City has attracted a lot of positive reviews after launch. It carries 10 GB RAM with 256 GB ROM. Although, it hosts the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with Adreno 616 GPU. In-camera department, Xiaomi has incorporated dual shooters of 24 megapixels + 2 megapixels on the front side while a similar dual camera module with 12 megapixel+ 12 megapixel shooters on the rear side.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Forbidden city edition goes on sale today for 4999 Yuan (~$725)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 carries a 6.39-inch Samsung AMOLED display with the resolution of 2340×1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

However, we expect the new product to carry the same design as like fo the Mi Mix 3 which looks quite stunning in the Forbidden special city edition.

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Alleged Xiaomi Redmi 7 variants M1901F7E, M1901F7T and M1901F7C bag 3C approval

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Dec 14, 2018

A new Xiaomi phone with model number variants such as M1901F7E, M1901F7T and M1901F7C has been certified by 3C authority in China. Since these phones are equipped with 5V/2A charging, it is speculated to arrive as the Redmi 7 smartphone in the coming year.

The 3C listing of a smartphone only confirms the charging rate the smartphone may support. The 10W charging supported by M1901F7E, M1901F7T and M1901F7C models suggests that it could be an affordable smartphone from the company.

In the previous month, Xiaomi M1901F9T and M1901F9E smartphones were approved by 3C. It revealed that these models also carried support for 10W charging. Xiaomi is yet to launch the Redmi Note 6 Pro in China. Hence, it is speculated that M1901F9T and M1901F9E could the Redmi Note 6 Pro variants. In China, the smartphone is expected to launch with Redmi Note 6 moniker just as the predecessor phone was introduced as Redmi Note 5. Just like the international model, the Redmi Note 6 retail package will include a 10W charger. However, the handset may carry support for 18W fast charging.

Read More: Xiaomi backed Mijia launches lightweight bee headlights for 99 Yuan (~$14)

The newly found M1901F7E, M1901F7T and M1901F7C models are expected to launch after the Redmi Note 6. Hence, it could be one of the phones from the Redmi 7 series which may include phones like Redmi 7, Redmi 7 and Redmi 7 Pro. There is no information available on these phones.

Xiaomi phones that were released in this year had “M18” included in the start of their monikers. The above-mentioned devices have “M19” in their names which indicates that these phones could be heading for a release in the year 2019. Hence, the Redmi Note 6 and Redmi 7 series will be get unleashed in the first quarter of the coming year. These phones are expected to soon appear on TENAA to leak their entire specifications. Since there is no concrete evidence to confirm on the names of the newly certified Xiaomi models, it is advisable to digest the report with a grain of salt.

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Honor Band 4 Indian release date is December 24; Will be Amazon Exclusive

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Dec 14, 2018

Honor India has been teasing on the arrival of the Honor Band 4. However, it is yet to officially confirm on the release date of the fitness date. Fresh information shared by My Smart Price reveals that the first sales of the Honor Band 4 will take place on Dec. 24.

The Honor Band 4 fitness tracker was introduced in India alongside the Honor 8C smartphone in the previous month. The publication claims that it has been revealed through a chat conversation with Amazon India’s customer support that the Honor Band 4 will be releasing in India on Dec. 24. The Band 4 will be exclusively available for purchase through Amazon India from the said date. It is very likely that the Honor India’s official online store will also carry out the sales of the fitness tracker. However, the Chinese manufacturer is yet to officially confirm on the release date of Band 4.

There is no information available on the pricing of the Honor Band 4 for India. The fitness band from Honor will be rivaling with Xiaomi’s Mi Band 3 that is now available with a price tag of Rs. 1,999 (~$28) in India. The Honor Band 4 was introduced in China in September with a price tag of 199 Yuan (~$28.86). There is a possibility that the Band 4 could be priced at Rs. 1,999 in India.

Read More: Honor 8A images appear on TENAA

The Band 4 is equipped with 0.95-inch AMOLED touchscreen color display which is shielded by 2.5D curved glass. It includes a 100mAh battery and carries support for 5ATM water resistance which allow users to use it safely in 50 meters deep of water. It consists of various health-centric features such as real-time heart monitoring, sleep tracking, swim tracker and pedometer.

For connectivity, it is equipped with Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC. It can also show notifications for messages and calls when paired with a smartphone. It is expected to arrive in blue, black and pink colors in India.

Apple coming with a new update in China to lift the court ban on old iPhones sales

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Dec 14, 2018

It’s been a couple of days since the court in China has banned the sale of old iPhones. It is a case that is a part of the global dispute between both the Apple and Qualcomm. In China, Qualcomm has accused Apple that their old iPhones use some software animations or features which infringe on their patents. In order to overcome this scenario in China, the Cupertino giant is now set to push a new update to old iPhones starting early next week.

In order make it compliant with court’s order, iPhones will be getting some overhaul in the design and functioning of some apps. In a statement to Reuters, Apple said, “to address any possible concern about our compliance with the order”, they will provide an update to all the infringed devices.

In detail, a Chinese court has ordered Apple to ban sales of some Apple iPhones which are violating the two Qualcomm patents. The case can be considered as a part of the global dispute between both the companies. There are more than a dozen lawsuits around the globe that both the companies are meddling with each other. Particularly, Qualcomm argued that Apple infringed patents on features related to resizing photographs and managing apps on a touchscreen.

Well, whatever the thing is, the new order from the court has the potential to disrupt Apple’s business in China. In response, Apple is saying that “Based on the iPhone models we offer today in China, we believe we are in compliance,” and “Early next week we will deliver a software update for iPhone users in China addressing the minor functionality of the two patents at issue in the case.”

Read More: Apple working on in-house modem for iPhones, but don’t expect it to launch soon

Despite the efforts from the Qualcomm, Apple has again filed a request to reconsider the order in the court. Currently, all the models of the iPhone are available in China. Well, Apple has prepared to eliminate the infringed features from the iPhones by providing an update.

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BLU Vivo Go with 6-inch display and Android Pie Go Edition launched for $80

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Dec 14, 2018

BLU, a smartphone brand that manufactures budget devices, has launched its latest smartphone — BLU Vivo Go. The phone, priced at $79.99 in the US, is currently available for purchase at $59.99. The device is sold unlocked and is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile.

The phone is available in only one color — Black and ships with a free case, screen protector, charger, and earbuds. It is also the first Go Edition smartphone to run the latest version of the Android mobile operating system — Android 9 Pie which is built to smoothly run on entry-level smartphones.

The BLU Vivo Go features a 6-inch HD+ display with 720 x 1440 pixels screen resolution, curved glass screen, and a taller 18:9 aspect ratio. The big screen for such entry-level phone ensures a good media consumption experience.

Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek 6739 quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz. It packs 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 64GB.

As for the camera, on the rear side, it features an 8-megapixel primary sensor and VGA (0.3-megapixel) secondary sensor. On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 5-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

The dual-SIM smartphone also supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.1. As said, the BLU Vivo Go is running the Go Edition of Android Pie mobile operating system and comes with Go Edition apps, including Gmail, Google Assistant, search, Maps, the app store, and more. It also comes with an app called Files Go, which helps users find and manage files.

The phone is powered by a 2,600mAh battery and also comes with a dedicated button on the side for enabling the power-saving feature. With such low pricing, the phone could be worth looking over for those who are looking for a cheap Android device.

Xiaomi backed Mijia launches lightweight bee headlights for 99 Yuan (~$14)

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Dec 14, 2018

Xiaomi as a smartphone manufacturer is quite popular all around the world. However, most of us may be unaware of Mi Ecological Chain (Mijia) which produces a wide variety of digital products including walkie-talkie, telescope and so on. Now, they’ve launched an extremely lightweight version of the bee headlights, priced at ¥ 99.

The ultra-light version of the bee headlights employs CREE XP-G3 series lamp beads as the primary light source. It’s said that the soft light will not affect the eyes badly while illuminating the road ahead. While the red light source is of multi-functionality, it operates on three modes: highlight, strobe, and SOS. And, in an emergency situation, one can be used as a warning light.

Regarding the overall build, the ultra-light bee headlight weighs merely 27 grams. When combined with the headband the headlight weighs 42 grams. Because of the lightweight nature, when worn the headlight won’t feel hefty, and it should be comfortable for the user.

The headband is designed in such a way not to increase the overall weight of the headlight. It’s made of cotton, which is not only comfortable to wear but also a good sweat absorbent. The headband adjustment buckle can easily adjust the length of the headband, and both men and women can choose the size that suits them.

Read More: Xiaomi MIJIA Air Purifier/Ventilator goes on its first sale for 2499 yuan ($363)

Coming to the component that powers the headlight. The headlights are equipped with a 500mAh lithium battery that supports charging with a mobile power source. Xiaomi claims of it to provide backup of around 17 hours. For instance, if you run 1 hour every night, the rechargeable headlight can run for half a month which is insane.

It’s pertinent to mention here, so far, Mi eco-chain products have been honored with 116 industrial design awards, especially the new Mi electric scooter won the 2017 German red dot best of the best award and Mi LED smart lamp won 2017 German iF Gold Award. All these rewards show how well the Mijia products are performing in the market.

Lenovo Z5s teaser hints 10 GB RAM; Official video commercial promises superior performance

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Dec 14, 2018

Since the past few days, Lenovo has been consistently teasing on the features of the Lenovo Z5s that will be going official on Dec. 17. Earlier today, Lenovo Group VP Chang Cheng shared new information on the Lenovo Z5s smartphone. The Chinese text on the new teaser suggest that the phone could be equipped more than 8 GB of RAM. Hence, netizens are now speculating whether the Lenovo Z5s will be featuring 10 GB of RAM.

The below teaser which hints 10 GB of RAM for the Lenovo Z5s has an image of Formula 1 racing car. This indicates that the smartphone will deliver speedy performance. Rumors have claimed that like the Lenovo Z5 Pro, the upcoming Lenovo Z5s will be also featuring Snapdragon 710. However, using 10 GB of RAM with Snapdragon 710 does not sound like a powerful combination. Hence, it is now speculated that the Lenovo Z5s could be powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset. Here is a video commercial that hints superior performance on the Lenovo Z5s.

The Lenovo Z5s is equipped with a triple camera setup on the rear. However, the exact configurations of the triple sensors are still under the wraps. Through the TENAA images and recent leaks, it has been revealed that the display of the phone will be featuring a hole at the top-center area for the selfie camera. The new display design will allow the smartphone to offer a very impressive screen-to-body ratio.

The Lenovo Z5s handset measures 156.7 x 74.5 x 7.8mm and it is equipped with a 6.3-inch display that supports Full HD+ resolution. It includes a 3,210mh battery. The rear side of the smartphone is equipped with a fingerprint scanner. The appearance of its triple camera module resembles with Huawei P20 Pro’s triple camera unit. It will be running n ZUI flavored Android 9 Pie OS. The rest of the specifications of the smartphone are yet to appear on TENAA.

HTC U12+ completely vanished from official website and stores in China

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Dec 14, 2018

HTC is already struggling to find someplace in today’s market, even it is reeling under bad financial conditions. The Taiwanese giant seems to have pulled down its latest flagship HTC U12+ from the Chinese store. Not only on the official self-operated online store, even from the Tmall it has been taken down. HTC’s official Chinese website is showing HTC U 11 and U11+ as in stock while its successor has been labelled as “out of stock”. Currently, the reason is unknown and we are expecting an official response from the HTC side on the whole scenario.

Well, it can be some technical glitch or some other problem due to which HTC might be unable to cater HTC U12+ to buyers. Although we can only speculate right now, we have to wait for the official response from the HTC side.

Additionally, HTC U12+ carries Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 on board with 6GB LPDDR4X RAM coupled with 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. It is IP68 waterproof and dustproof with built-in 3500 mAh battery. In order to charge this huge battery module, HTC has added a fast charging QC 3.0 with the rear fingerprint sensor. It even supports facial recognition and other authentication methods.

In the camera section, HTC U12+ hosts a 12 megapixel + 16-megapixel dual rear camera. Out of these dual shooters, there’s a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera along with the 16-megapixel telephoto lens.

HTC U12+ is also known for its intuitive UI which is based on Edge Sense 2.0. It carries a variety of gestures and other useful features which makes it different from other UIs. Even though its Edge launcher offers a lot of impressive features. It carries smart sleep, smart steering and other grip gestures.

Read More: HTC U12 Life gets an upgraded 6GB+128GB version in Taiwan for NT$11,900 (~$387)

Although, despite these powerful features, it’s unknown why the Taiwanese giant has pulled down the HTC U12 from their official online stores in China.

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Buy Megawheels TW01S-1 Electric Self Balance Scooter And S1-1 Electric Scooter For Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Dec 14, 2018

Unlike conventional skateboards and scooters, newfangled electric skateboard and e-bikes employ state-of-the-art technology in a bid to enhance user’s overall riding experience.
While you can find a wide selection of skateboards and scooters in the market today, they aren’t easy on the pocketbook. In a bid to make these conveyance machines available to cost-conscious buyers, GeekBuying is offering big discount on two high-end scooters.

We’ll not only shed light on the aforesaid discounts but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

Megawheels TW01S-1 Electric Self Balance Scooter

Looking for a cost-effective self-balance scooter? The Megawheels TW01S-1 might just fill the bill. Sporting an environment-friendly design, this self-balance scooter undergoes an advanced mainboard program and rigorous production process.

Moreover, it is built using solid components and goes through a myriad of tests and full-inspection system for safety regulations. The Megawheels TW01S-1 can be connected to your mobile phone via Bluetooth so that you can listen to your favorite music while enjoying the ride.
While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a feature-rich self-balancing electric scooter, the TW01S-1 can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $149.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 50% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $299.99.

In addition to taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can apply coupon code GIZ_1212GKB1 to get an extra $3 off at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $146.99 simply by applying the coupon.

The Megawheels TW01S-1 electric self-balance scooter comes in red/black and blue/black color versions. Note that the coupon will be valid for both the color versions.

On the downside, the promotion will be valid only for 6 days. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo ends.

Megawheels S1-1-Green Folding Electric Scooter

Staying true to its reputation for making products that enable us to have an amazing adventure, Megawheels introduced the S1-1 electric scooter that features a micro-electronic braking system and mechanical auxiliary braking system to ensure maximum safety. Moreover, it uses wear-resistant inflatable tires and adopts wheel suspension shock absorber system for an unparalleled riding experience.

While the S1-1 would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can now buy it for only $199.99 on GeekBuying. But if this 33% drop in the device’s original selling price of $299.99 doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GIZ_1212GKB1.
The above-mentioned coupon helps you save an extra $3 by reducing your order value to only $196.99 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button. It is worth noting that the discount, as well as the coupon, will be valid for both green and red color versions of the electric scooter.

Regrettably, the promotion sale will end in only 6 days. You can head straight to this link if you are interested in grabbing the discount before the promo wraps up. The coupon code GIZ_1212GKB1 can be used to get an extra $3 off if your order value exceeds $30.

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Xiaomi Mijia Photo Printer scheduled to launch in China on 19th December

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Dec 14, 2018

Xiaomi is more than just a smartphone brand has is now making all sorts of lifestyle products. Expanding its portfolio of offerings, the company has today announced that it will launch Xiaomi Mijia Photo Printer on 19th December in China.

In the image released by the company, we can see that the small-sized printer features the same form-factor as the regular printers. However, just like other consumer electronics products from Xioami, this one too features a minimal design.

On the top part, it comes with just a single button for turning the printer ON/OFF. There’s also an indicator that shows the Wi-Fi connectivity of the printer. On the right side, there’s a cartridge compartment.

While nothing more related to the upcoming Xiaomi Mijia Photo Printer in known, it seems that the printer will support printing photos of up to 6-inch. The IoT-powered printer’s built-in printing mode is expected to include ID Card, Polaroid Mode, Postcard Mode, among others.

This won’t be the first printer from Xioami as the Chinese company had launched the Xiaomi XPRINT Pocket AR Photo Printer earlier this year in February. Priced at 399 Yuan (approximately $58), it prints 54 x 86 mm photos with a 291 x 294 resolution.

Similar printers are priced between 700 Yuan (~$102) and 1,000 Yuan (~$145) in the Chinese market but given that the upcoming printer is coming from Xioami, we are expecting a more affordable pricing, something around 500 Yuan (approximately $73). However, to know for sure what the company offers with this Xiaomi Mijia Photo Printer and its pricing, we’ll have to wait for the official announcement at 02:30 PM in China on 19th December.

Get More Than 50% Off On Top Brands On Banggood [Coupons Inside]

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Dec 14, 2018

Banggood is giving brand-conscious buyers a lot to cheer about in the form of unmissable Flash Deals, big discounts, and coupons that help you save a considerable amount of extra money before you proceed to checkout.

Dubbed as ‘Xmas Big Brands Event,’ this recently kicked off promo gives you an opportunity to save over 40% on a wide selection of top-branded items that usually carry steep price tags. As if that weren’t enough, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is also offering big Xmas coupons.

You can use coupon code BWXmas10% to get an extra discount on all Blitzwolf branded items featured on the promotion page. Note that the coupon will expire at UTC+8 on December 23rd.

Those interested in buying other equally popular brands can avail an extra discount by using coupon code BGXmas6% at the time of checking out. While this coupon can be used on all products on this page, it is slated to expire at UTC+8 on December 23rd.

The ‘Flash Deals’ category features a slew of high-end items from brands like Blitzwolf, Digoo, and Xiaomi. Each item including the BW-S5 USB Charger and Xiaomi Zero AI Face Identification Doorbell available in the aforesaid section carry considerably reduced price tags.

Likewise, the ‘Deals By Category’ segment is crammed with well-received electronic items like smartphones, Bluetooth earphones, power banks etc. More importantly, all items featured in this zone have gone up for sale bearing unbeatable prices.

These category-based deals offer up to 50% off on smart devices, deals starting from $9.99 pm automobiles and motorcycles, and a slew of other electric tools starting from $1.99. Aside from that, here you can get home and garden accessories for $9.99 and under.
The ‘Coupon Zone’ section includes a myriad of high-end items like the international version of the Xiaomi AMAZFIT Bip Pace Youth smartwatch, and the global version of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone just to name a few. Each item included in this category has been assigned a specific coupon that you can apply to avail extra discounts.

You can click here to visit the event page and check out other great deals before the promotion comes to an end on December 20th.

Asus mobile strategy revamp will focus on gamers and power users, could end Zenfone lineup

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Dec 14, 2018

Asus, the Taiwanese manufacturer, has announced that its longtime CEO Jerry Shen is resigning, which takes effect from 1st January 2019. He has been the head of the company for the past 11 years. He will be replaced by two acting CEOs — PC business lead S.Y. Hsu and global customer service lead Samson Hu.

Along with the resignation of Jerry Shen, the company also announced that it will be revamping its mobile business strategy going forward. The company said that moving forward, it will put more emphasis on gaming industry products and devices for power users.

This could mean that the company will be shifting its focus from the Zenfone lineup, which helped the company establish its presence in the budget smartphone segment. However, it’s noteworthy that the company has not made any official announcement in regards to the Zenfone lineup.

The emphasis on gamers and power users is the result of the company’s focus on the high profit, high return professional and e-sports mobile game market. Also, Asus is primarily known as a PC and gaming products company, so it makes sense for the company to focus more on making gaming phones.

The company’s first gaming smartphone — Asus ROG Phone, has received favorable reviews from critics as well as users. The smartphone also supports a wide-ranging line of accessories, making it a versatile device and the most “gamer-centric” gaming phone of the year.

Another reason for the company to not focus on the budget segment is the competition. The budget and mid-range segment or the general consumer mobile market is a “bloody battlefield” as described by ASUS chairman Jonney Shih in an interview with Business Next.

Earlier this week, Asus launched its latest Zenfone series smartphones — Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2, and Max M2 — the successor to the company’s popular Zenfone Max M1 series. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 comes with a Full HD+ notched display, Snapdragon 660 SoC, 3gB/4GB/6GB RAM, 12MP + 5MP rear camera, 13MP front-facing camera, Android 8.1 Oreo and 5,000mAh battery.

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Honor 8A images appear on TENAA

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Dec 14, 2018

An Honor phone with model variants JAT-AL00 and JAT-TL00 had surfaced on the database of China’s TENAA telecom authority yesterday. The images of the phone had not appeared on TENAA yesterday. However, the JAT-AL00 and JAT-TL00 TENAA listings have been updated with their images to confirm on their design. Also, the handset is now expected to debut as Honor 8A in China.

In October this year, a smartphone with model number JAT-L29 had appeared with Honor 8A moniker on JAT-AL00 and JAT-TL00 in the website of Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). The same body has also certified JAT-LX1 model as Honor 8A Pro.

The Honor 7A had debuted in April in China and it had launched with the same name in markets outside of the home country. Hence, the Honor 8 may arrive with same name in China and Europe.

The Honor 7A came with an 18:9 aspect ratio display, a fingerprint scanner and dual rear cameras. The Honor JAT-AL00 and JAT-TL00 images on TENAA reveals, that the Honor 8A will be equipped with an improved display with waterdrop. However, it features a single rear camera and lacks a dual camera setup. Just as the European market is expected to release Honor 8A Pro, probably there will be a Pro variant with dual camera and fingerprint for China.

Read More: The Honor FlyPods Pro Go Up For Sale Carrying A $179.99 Price Tag On Giztop

The Honor 8A is equipped with a 6.088-inch HD+ display and it is fueled by 2.3 GHz octa-core processor and 3 GB of RAM. It will be available in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models and will also feature a microSD card slot for additional storage. It has a rear camera of 13-megapixel and a frontal shooter of 8-megapixel. It is packed with a 2,920mAh battery. The Honor 8A is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. The handset measures 156.28 x 73.5 x 8mm and weighs 150 grams. It will be available in colors like black, blue, gold and red.

Honor is yet to confirm on the launch date for Honor 8A. The handset will be debuting as the successor of the Honor 7A phone that was unveiled in April.

Get Up To 50% Off On Top-Branded Smartphones On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Dec 14, 2018

If you have restlessly been waiting for smartphone prices to drop, we got good news for you.

In collaboration with leading handset manufacturers like Xiaomi, Oukitel, and Huawei, GeekBuying is now doling out up to 50% off on a wide selection of smartphones that would normally set you back a pretty penny. Dubbed as ‘Xmas Smartphone’ the promo features a ’48-Hour Flash Sale’ section that is crammed with smartphones that you can buy without emptying your pocket.

The other section called ‘EU STOCK – Ships in 24 hours’ has been divided further into EU Stock, DE Stock, IT Stock, and PL Stock sub-categories. Each of the aforesaid section feature top-branded smartphones that have gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted price tags.

We’ll shed light on select smartphones that you can buy for lowered prices on GeekBuying. Aside from that, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Xiaomi made the long-awaited Mi Mix 2S available to the public earlier this year and as expected, it garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers. The global version of this well-received smartphone would normally set you back a pretty penny but you can now buy it for just $399.99 on GeekBuying.
This is a significant 33% reduction in the phone’s retail price of $599.99. Moreover, you can use coupon code GIZ_CTYPOSVV to save $132 more at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you bring your grand total down to only $389.99. You can visit this link to grab the discount. Note that the promotion is slated to end in 12 days.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Sporting a mammoth 6.26 inches display, the Mi 8 Lite became an instant hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos and playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device. While the phone usually sells for $346.99, Xiaomi is giving GeekBuying users an opportunity to buy it for only $249.99.

You can extend this 28% discount by applying coupon code GIZ_EYARJRQO. The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $62 off by bringing your already lowered grand total further down to just $229.99.
On the downside, the promotion will only be valid for one day. You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon, which is likely to expire in a little while.

Huawei Mate 20 X (6GB RAM + 128GB ROM)

Equipped with a colossal 7.2-inch FHD+ (2244 x 1080 pixels) display, the Mate 20 X is an irresistible smartphone that was launched in November this year by Huawei. Aside from sporting a big screen, it boasts an impressive array of other features that we normally associated with a top-branded flagship smartphone.

While the handset’s top-end specifications completely justify the steep $943.99 price tag the Mate 20 X carries, you can now buy this Huawei branded smartphone for a lowered price of $835.99 on GeekBuying. But if this 11% discount doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code GIZ_YTGCKDLH and get an extra $36 off.
In other words, you can reduce your order value to just $799.99 with the help of the above-mentioned coupon. You can follow this link to check out more details about the Mate 20 X and buy the smartphone without burning a hole in your pocket.

Nubia X (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

ZTE took the wraps off its Nubia X smartphone this year in October. The recently launched phone comes with a 6.26 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top for added protection.

This feature-rich smartphone has now gone up for sale carrying a lowered price sticker of $649.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a 15% decrease in the device’s original selling price of $765.99. In order to bring your grand total further down to just $619.99, you can apply coupon code GIZ_THUIGTVE before placing your order. Note that the coupon helps you get an extra $46 off when applied.

You can visit this link in order to get the discount. The promotion sale will be valid only for 12 days.

Realme to soon expand its operations to Pakistan

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Dec 14, 2018

Realme, which started off as an online-only sub-brand of Oppo for the Indian market, focusing on offering value-for-money budget smartphones. Later, the brand was split from its parent company to work as an independent firm, which is being headed by Sky Li, former Vice President of Oppo.

While the company started its operations from India, it has been steadily expanding its geographical presence and is currently present in six countries, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Phillippines. Now, the company is all set to expand operations to the seventh country, Pakistan.

The announcement regarding Realme’s arrival in Pakistan was made through the official account of Realme Pakistan on Facebook. While there’s nothing much known about the company’s plan in Pakistan, it’s known that the phones will be available for purchase through online as well as offline stores.

So far, Realme has launched five smartphones, which include Realme 1, 2, 2 Pro, C1, and the latest Realme U1. The company has not yet revealed which phones will be launched in Pakistan, but we expect the company to introduce its recently launched devices, including U1, Realme 2, 2 Pro, and the entry-level C1.

In India, Realme U1 is the company’s latest smartphone and the first one under its new U-series focused towards the selfie-loving users. The phone is also the world’s first to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 octa-core processor which features Cortex-A73 and Cortex A53 cores in the same 4+4 arrangement, coupled with ARM Mali-G72 GPU.

It boasts a 6.3-inch Full HD+ dewdrop display with 90.8 percent screen-t0-body ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone comes in two memory configurations — 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

As for the camera configuration, it features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The phone is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with ColorOS 5.2 on top and is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.

The pricing of the Realme U1 starts at Rs. 11,999 (approximately $170) while the company’s entry-level phone — C1 — is available for Rs. 7,499 (approx. $105). We are expecting the phones to be priced similar in Pakistan as well.

Huawei Nova 4 press renders leaked to reveal front and rear design, color variants

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Dec 14, 2018

A recent leak had reveled the entire specifications of the upcoming Huawei Nova 4 that will be officially announced on Dec. 17. The predecessor Nova 3 handset came with a notched display design to offer high screen space. The Nova 4 will be offering even higher screen space since it will be featuring a notch-less display with a small round-shaped cutout for the selfie camera. The handset will be available in four color options such as Fritillaria White, Suyin Blue. Honey Red and Bright Black. Freshly leaked renders of the Huawei Nova 4 have surfaced to confirm on the color variants and to reveal its front and rear design.

The Huawei Nova 4 press renders leak reveals that the Fritillaria White, Suyin Blue and Honey Red are color gradient editions. The white one appears like a mix blue, pink and yellow. The blue variant looks turquoise at the top and bluish purple towards the bottom. The Honey Red version is a mix of red and purple. The Bright Black edition is completely dark.

The glass back of the Huawei Nova 4 features a fingerprint reader and a vertically arranged triple camera setup. Texts like “48MP AI Camera” and “Huawei” are also etched on the back panel of the phone. The frontside of the phone is mainly occupied by the in-screen camera hole display which features slim bezels around it. Shown below is the official commercial of the phone.

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The Huawei Nova 4 high version will be arriving with 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system while the standard model will be equipped with 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The remaining specs are expected to be same on both models. The Nova 4 will be fueled by Kirin 970 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 3,750mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It will have an inbuilt storage of 128 GB and a microSD card slot for more space.

The Huawei Nova 4 will a 6.4-inch display with support for FHD+ resolution and 19.25:9. The display will be housing a 25-megapixel front-facing camera. The smartphone will be loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. The pricing of the phone is yet to be revealed.

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