Samsung announces Galaxy Book 2 with Snapdragon 850 and 12-inch sAMOLED

Official link for the Tribit Halloween giveaway

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Oct 19, 2018

Recently, OnePlus sent out media invites to the launch event of its latest flagship phone — OnePlus 6T, confirming that the company will launch the phone on 30th October.

The launch event will take place in India at KDJW Stadium, inside Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. The event as at the same same time with the global launch in New York at 11 AM EDT (or 8:30 PM IST).

As usual, the company is also selling tickets to the launch event so that the OnePlus fans could attend the event. Just as the vouchers for the event, worth Rs. 999 (approximately $14), went on sale, it was sold out within minutes. Some users are complaining that the vouchers sold out under a minute and they couldn’t even add it to the cart.

The attendees will be among the first in the world to experience the style and power of the OnePlus 6T at the experience zone at the launch venue. In addition, the company will also give a gift hamper and Bullets Wireless earphones to all the fans who attend the event. For those who didn’t get chance to attend the event, OnePlus will also be live-streaming the event.

The OnePlus 6T is confirmed to come with a newly redesigned user interface, and improved gestures, among other, as the company is focusing on providing a fast and smooth experience. For this, the company reportedly created ‘FSE’ team, where ‘FSE’ stands for ‘Fast, Smooth, and Efficient’. It’ll also have an improved DND mode and smoother navigation gestures.

The company is also bringing AI-based algorithm that will allow the phone to learn when you sleep, so it can minimize background usage and reduce power consumption accordingly. OnePlus is also striving to reduce the number of taps required to perform a single interaction or action.

Read More: OnePlus’ upcoming phone arriving in the UK on November 6 via EE, Vodafone, Carphone Warehouse and few others

Fresh information reveals that the OnePlus 6T will come to India in three models. The base model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of native storage will carry a price tag of Rs. 37,999 (~$516) while the second model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage will cost Rs. 40,999 (~$557). The top-end variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage may cost Rs. 44,999 (~$611).

Giveaway – Win 1 of 50 Tribit XBoom Speakers and Coupon Code

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Cheky Zhu

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Oct 19, 2018

Gizmochina along with Tribit is conducting 50 units Free Tribit XBoom Speaker as giveaway gifts to 50 lucky readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

There are not only have Tribit XBoom Speaker as the first prize, but also have Consolation Prize which will send the the $14 OFF Promotion Code for XBoom Speaker to all Participants via email after giveaway ended. The activity will be held between Oct 19 – Oct 28.

How to join in the activity ?
Find out how many Tribit XBoom Bluetooth speakers are in the following picture, then choose the right number from options we set in gleam system.

After chosen, it will looks like this .

More you main need to know about our tribit XBoom Bluetooth speaker

1. Immersive 360° speaker to spread deep, jaw-dropping sound in every direction.
2. Tribit XBass technology, 2x 12W high-performance drivers and dual passive radiators blast out rich, clear sound
3. IPX7 Waterproof, listen effortlessly in any environment
4. Up to 20-hour playtime on a single full charge
5. Wide Bluetooth range&Instant Connectivity: Listen for up to 66ft/20m with latest Bluetooth 4.2 technology, Compatible with Amazon Echo Dot.
6. Built-in microphone makes hands-free call, seamlessly access Siri and Google Now.

How to entry this giveaway? Just follow these steps via Gleam widget:

Visit the official link for the Tribit Halloween giveaway on Indiegogo’s website.
Share this giveaway contest on Facebook, Twitter and Reddit;

Terms & Conditions:

1. The giveaway is an international giveaway.
2. We are not responsible for lost shipments.
3. We are not responsible for any duties, import taxes that you may incur.
4. We reserve all rights to make any changes to this giveaway.
5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway end.

Just follow the steps mentioned in the Gleam widget to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

Win 1 of 50 Tribit XBoom speakers!

Get Great Discounts On High-Quality Toys On FunyRoot [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 19, 2018

Toys play a vital role in the development of a child by allowing their imagination to grow, inspiring learning and promoting creativity. While top branded toys would usually set you back a pretty penny, Funyroot is now offering high play value toys at unbeatable prices.

We’ll check out five unique toys that are currently up for grabs on the Chinese online toy store at discounted price points. In addition to that, we will show how you can get an added discount on the aforesaid items at the time of checking out.

Ryan Reynolds Movable Joints Second Generation Flower Shorts Deadpool Action Figure

In a bid to make this Deadpool toy model available to die-hard Ryan Reynolds fans, FunyRoot is now offering the Deadpool action figure toy at a dropped price of just $25.99. This is a noteworthy 38% reduction in the toy’s original asking price of $41.27.

You can extend this discount simply by applying coupon code RYANACT6. The coupon helps you save an extra $6 and bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $19.99 before you proceed to checkout.

Regrettably, the sale was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can follow this link to take advantage of the discount before the sale ends.

No face Man Money box Coin Box With Music

Looking for a unique coin container that doesn’t cost a bomb? The No face Man Money box Coin Box is likely to fill the bill. The one-of-a-kind Piggy Bank money box is designed to automatically swallow the money while the music plays.

This good quality Piggy Bank has now gone up for sale bearing a dropped price of $17.99 on FunyRoot. It is worth noting that the item usually carries a $29.94 price tag.
But if this 40% discount doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code NOFAM13 to reduce your grand total to just $13.99 without breaking much of a sweat. In other words, you can save an extra $4 simply by applying the coupon during the check out process.

Since the sale is slated to end soon, it is advised that you follow this link without wasting time to avail the discount.

Fingertip Blue Interactive Baby Dinosaur

This Interactive Baby Dinosaur is quite an irresistible toy at a price of $15.99. If you’re living on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a dino toy, all you need to do is to apply coupon code BBDOAUR3 before you click on the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button.
After applying this coupon, you’d be able to save an extra $3. More importantly, the previously reduced grand total decreases to only $12.99, which is a remarkable additional discount.

Moreover, there six appealing color options to choose from. You can head straight to this link in order to take advantage of this discount before the coupon expires.

LEPIN 05050 Star Wars – Motorized Walking AT-AT

You can buy the Empire’s intimidating AT-AT (All Terrain Armored Transport) walker for a heavily discounted price. While you’d usually end up spending a considerable amount of money on building blocks kit, you can buy 1137 pieces of Motorized Walking AT-AT for just $62.59 on FunyRoot.
Those interested in increasing this 31% discount in the items original selling price of $89.45 can use coupon code LEPN05050 at the time of checking out. The coupon reduces your grand total to just $57.99 by helping you save an extra $4.6.

The sale is scheduled to end soon so if you’re interested in receiving this discount, you can follow this link.

DOUBLE E C61001W 1498 PCS Building Blocks 1/20 Transformable M1A2 Tank Vehicle RC Toy

There’s 34% off on the DOUBLE E C61001W Building Blocks Transformable M1A2 Tank Vehicle RC Toy, which usually carries a steep $189.99 price tag. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy this amazing copy of the M1A2 tank at a reduced price of just $125.99.

On top of that, you can apply coupon code DOUBLE20 to save an extra $20. After applying this coupon your grand total reduces to only $109.99 but regrettably, the coupon will be valid only for a limited period of time.
Although the sale is slated to end in 12 days, it is worth noting that there were only 101 pieces remaining at the time of writing. To ensure you do not end up missing this opportunity to buy this unique toy at a discounted price, just follow this link without further ado.

ALLDOCUBE X prototype demo video shows the Galaxy Tab S4 look-alike in action!

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Oct 19, 2018

Alldocube has shown us several reasons why its upcoming Alldocube X tablet is a perfect and cheaper alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. The tablet borrows the main feature of the Samsung tablet which is a 2.5K AMOLED display bringing an immersive, theater-like experience in terms of image quality. By doing so, the company ALLDOCUBE has marked themselves as the only company from China to bring out an Android AMOLED tablet. The Alldocube X tablet is still on crowdfunding on Indiegogo and it’s a well-liked project considering the funds have been raised. Alldocube has now released a demo video of the tablet in use which is an indication that it will soon start shipping. The video also gives us a glimpse of the key specifications of the tablet.

Apart from the 2.5K AMOLED display, Alldocube X is also set to be the best affordable media tablet on the market with other entertainment features like AKM HiFi sound chip to make all you hear is music to the ears. There is also a 4K video playback and HDR support to embrace the absolutely stunning feast to the eyes. Most importantly, it is fired by a mammoth 8000mAh battery to make sure that there is all-day long juice to power your entertainment.

In terms of design, the tablet features an ultra-slim design with 6.9mm industry-leading thinness. It weighs just 500g despite the big battery and this makes it feel comfortable when held. The tablet And it’s all-metal, the look is premium and classic. Having the fingerprint sensor placed on the right side gives you exclusive access to it and protects your data’s safety. The sleek tablet packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM in the offer and supports up to 128GB of MicroSD expansion. In terms of connectivity, it comes with a USB-C port to charge and equally has OTG support. The tablet also supports WiFi and PE+2.0 quick charge.

The ALLDOCUBE X tablet is open to funding on Indiegogo at a price of $239 while the suggested retail price would be $259. The tablet is also making its debut among several other models at the Global Sources Mobile Electronics Trade Fair holding from October 18-21, 2018. Alldocube’s stand is at Booth No. 1J36. Do well to also check out the demo video from above.

Buy Huawei Honor Note 10 Smartphone For Only $429.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 19, 2018

The Huawei Honor Note 10 smartphone was made available to the public in July this year. Much to the delight of the Chinese handset manufacturer, the phone became an instant hit among Honor fans.

In a bid to make the Honor Note 10 available to the cost-conscious buyers, Huawei is offering the well-received phone at a lowered price on GeekBuying. We’ll not only shed light on this discount but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the check out process.

The Honor Note 10 would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores. But thanks to the above-mentioned discount, you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $449.99 on GeekBuying.

Aside from availing this 36% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $699.99, you can also apply coupon code NFYLSKJG to save an extra $170. This will help you bring your already discounted grand total further down to only $429.99 before placing your order.
The Honor Note 10 is quite a bargain at this price, given that it boasts an impressive array of specs and features that you’d usually associate with a flagship smartphone. Housed in a sturdy aluminum frame, the phone sports a mammoth 6.95 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels.

The phone is powered by Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor and it uses a Mali-G72 MP12 GPU, under the hood. Moreover, it offers 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space.

On the photography front, the Honor Note 10 houses a 24.0MP+16.0MP dual-camera setup on the back and a 13.0MP front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. The phone runs on EMUI 8.2-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery.

You can follow this link to check out the phone’s full specification and take advantage of the discount. While you can choose from various other color and storage options, it is worth noting that the promo is slated to end in 4 days.

Get 36% Off On Honor Note 10 Smartphone

Apple sends out invite for October 30 event, may announce the new iPad Pro

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Oct 18, 2018

Last month Apple announced a trio of new iPhones. It appears it isn’t done for the year as it has sent out invites for another event on October 30. There are speculations that the event is for the unveiling of the new iPad Pro.

Apple already launched a new iPad this year but that is the regular 9.7” iPad (2018). The model expected to launch on October 30 is the 2018 version of the iPad Pro. The tablet is expected to come in two sizes – a 12.9-inch version and a smaller 11-inch version.

The new iPad Pro will have very thin bezels according to CAD renders. It will also ditch Touch ID and the audio jack. There are also rumors it may launch with a new Apple Pencil. It is still uncertain if the iPads are the only products Apple will unveil. Do keep your fingers crossed as Apple may surprise us.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is now available through offline stores in India

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Oct 18, 2018

Xiaomi’s third-generation fitness tracker — the Xiaomi Mi Band 3, is now available for purchase in India through offline stores across the country. The Mi Band 3 was launched in India last month for Rs. 1,999 (approximately $28) and was available for purchase through Amazon and Mi Online Store.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 features a 0.78-inch OLED touchscreen, having a screen resolution of 128 x 80 pixels, which is 80 percent bigger than the screen on Mi Band 2. The display, which has 2.5D curved design, comes with a recessed touch-enabled control button.

According to the company, the display is designed with an aim to offer a better experience for viewing/rejecting calls and messages, including WhatsApp Messages. In addition to viewing messages and call view/reject feature, the Mi Band 3 can also provide 3-day weather forecast as well as an alarm clock, which can be turned off from the touchscreen.

Other features include heart rate monitor, daily steps count and sedentary reminder as a part of the health management functions. It is water and dust resistance, and is completely waterproof for up to 50 meters, ensuring that it works perfectly even when the user is swimming.

One of the crucial thing for a wearable device is the battery life and Xiaomi has taken care of the battery department. The newly launched Mi Band 3 comes with an improved 110mAh battery, which the company claims can last for up to 20 days on a single charge.

Read More: Mi Band 3 heart rate sensor’s credibility in the spotlight, gets a reading for tissue paper (UPDATED: Proof)

The battery is 60 percent bigger than its predecessor and the company claims that it provides 3x longer battery life compared to other popular fitness trackers in the market. The device is compatible with both Android as well as iOS devices.

Xiaomi considered the pop-up camera design for the Mi MIX series (photos)

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Oct 18, 2018

The Vivo NEX is known for its pop-up front-facing camera as a solution to its full-screen display. There are other smartphones that have copied the design but a new info surfaced today, revealing that Xiaomi considered it at a point. There are even images of a prototype.

In the build-up to the launch of the Mi MIX 3 which launches on October 25, Xiaomi’s spokesman, Donovan Sung, revealed details about the Mi MIX series’ development. In a tweet posted today, he said Xiaomi applied for a patent for a pop-up camera back in 2015. They even made prototypes which he shared images of.

Background on Mi MIX: As early as 2015, we applied for a patent for a popup camera, and made some test devices.

We ultimately chose the sliding form factor for #MiMIX3 to lay the groundwork for an even better full screen display experience, especially for photography.#Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/P7PBrGrpTK

— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) October 18, 2018

As you can see in the images, the phone does have a pop-up camera similar to that of the Vivo NEX. Though, there are differences. For example, the pop-up camera in the Vivo NEX is closer to the edge of the phone but that of this Xiaomi prototype sits close to the center.

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There is also a photo of the phone’s rear with the back plate off. Notice that there is no camera on the rear. It’s understandable since this is a prototype. If you look closely at the pop-up camera setup, you should see a rubber seal for protection against dust and water. You can also see the pistons that raise the camera up when needed. This prototype also has a has a 3,400mAh battery like the Mi MIX 2 and Mi MIX 2S.

Slider power: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 features 24MP Dual front Cameras with flash

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Oct 18, 2018

Xiaomi is literally eating its cake and having it with the Mi Mix 3. The device will come with the highest screen to body ratio found on any of the company’s smartphone, thanks to the slider design. Xiaomi has released a teaser poster which contains the render of the device. The official render is meant to tease the exact configuration of the front camera setup and there is a surprise. The render confirms the Mi Mix 3 will come with a dual selfie camera setup and there is even a soft flash onboard. That is an unexpected setup but the slider design made it possible. The front main camera is also confirmed on the teaser poster to be a 24MP sensor. We expect the camera to be capable of capturing stunning selfies and videos with vivid clarity and high resolution. It wasn’t disclosed if the secondary sensor is a wide angle or bokeh sensor. The Mi Mix 3 is also expected to house a dual camera setup at the rear.

Apart from this cool feature, other stunning features onboard the upcoming flagship includes an on-screen fingerprint sensor. At the moment, the Mi 8 Explorer edition and Mi 8 screen fingerprint version are the only two Xiaomi models to have the new technology. In addition, the Mi Mix 3 will also come with a variant having 10GB of RAM onboard. We still wonder if that isn’t an overkill. The flagship phone will also come with 5G support. We expect the device to be unveiled on October 25 in China.

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Sony releases Android Pie update schedule for its smartphones

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Oct 18, 2018

After a couple of months of the official release of Android 9.0 Pie mobile operating system, Sony has now finally announced the Android Pie update schedule for its smartphones.

While the Sony Xperia XZ3 ships with Android 9 Pie pre-installed, the company has already rolled out the latest Android version update for its Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact.

Now, the company says that some of the devices will receive the Android Pie update sooner than expected, while the schedule for other devices is on time. Sony adds that the premium devices from the company will receive the update within next few weeks.

The Android 9 Pie update for the Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact will be rolled out from 26th October while the Xperia XZ2 Premium will get the Android Pie update from 7th November. However, the users of XA2, XA2 Ultra, and XA2 Plus will have to wait till 4th March to receive the latest update.

Read More: Sony’s upcoming smartphone Xperia XA3’s render showcases its design including a side fingerprint sensor

Do note that the phone’s won’t necessarily get the new update on the same day it gets released. The company has said that the software update rollout is a phased process and when you’ll receive the update depends on a number of factors, including your location and your network carrier.

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Huawei Mate 20 X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 18, 2018

Alongside the Mate 20 and 20 Pro, Huawei surprised everyone by unveiling another top-end variant dedicated to gamers and productivity. Besides being one of the most powerful flagships of the year, Huawei Mate 20 X is the world’s first non-Samsung smartphone to support a stylus with 4,096 pressure levels. That is why we decided to compare it with the latest Samsung device supporting a pen: the Galaxy Note 9.

Huawei Mate 20 X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9

	Huawei Mate 20 X	Samsung Galaxy Note 9
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	174.6 x 85.4 x 8.2 mm, 232 grams	161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm, 201 grams
DISPLAY	7.2 inches, 1080 x 2244p (Full HD+), 346 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, AMOLED	6.4 inches, 1440 x 2960p (Quad HD+), 516 ppi, 18.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz	Samsung Exynos 9810, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB, NM card slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, Samsung Experience
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 40 + 20 MP + 8 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 and f/2.4 24 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 12 MP f/1.5-2.4 and f/2.4 8 MP f/1.7 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh Fast charging 22.5W	4000 mAh, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, IP53 certification, stylus support	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, IP68 certification, stylus support

Design

Yes, Huawei Mate 20 X has a higher screen-to-body ratio and a waterdrop notch, but it is not the one I prefer when it comes to the look. It is definitely too big and it is not suitable to always keep it in a pocket. Further, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is fully waterproof thanks to the IP68 certification, so it also has a better build quality.

Display

Besides being more compact and having a waterproof certification, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a display with a higher view quality. I believe that iPhone Xs Max has the only display which can currently compete with the one of the Galaxy Note 9. The new Samsung flagship features an HDR10-compliant AMOLED panel with a QHD+ resolution and an incredibly high brightness. In case you hate notches, you will be glad to know that this display is notchless. Huawei Mate 20 X has just a bigger display (one of the biggest ones), which may be more comfortable for gamers.

Specs & Software

We still had no chance to test the Kirin 980 chipset which is on board of the Huawei Mate 20 X, so we can not say for sure if it will provide better performance than the SoC of Galaxy Note 9. But on the paper, it is a great processor with its 7 nm production process and we expect to perform better. On the other hand, you can get the Galaxy Note 9 with more RAM and more internal storage thanks to the 8/512 GB configuration.

Camera

2018 is the year of Huawei if we talk about mobile devices’ cameras. After releasing Huawei P20 Pro with the first triple camera setup in the world (which delivers a way better photo quality than the whole concurrency in my opinion), the Chinese company decided to include the same camera department on the Huawei Mate 20 X as well. So, the camera of Huawei Mate 20 X will shoot better photos than Samsung Galaxy Note 9. But the latter is still an amazing camera phone with its variable aperture and incredibly clear photos in every light condition.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20 X is a €900 gaming phone with an optional stylus

Battery

Huawei Mate 20 X not only has a bigger battery than Samsung Galaxy Note 9, but it also features one of the biggest batteries ever seen on a flagship. Given that the phone also comes with a Full HD+ display which should consume less than Note 9’s QHD+ panel, we expect it to last a lot more than its opponent on a single charge.

Price

None of these devices is affordable. While Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was launched with a price tag of $999/€1029, Huawei Mate 20 X is going to hit the shelves with a price tag of €900. There is not a clear winner of this comparison: if you want a device that is more like a phone instead of being more like a tablet, and you also want a better display and build quality, choose the Galaxy Note 9. But if you prefer camera performance and battery life, go for the Huawei Mate 20 X. It is all about your needs.

Huawei Mate 20 X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 20 X

PRO

Bigger display
Better camera
Bigger battery
Android Pie out of the box

CONS

Bigger dimensions

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

PRO

Better display quality
Better stylus
Waterproof
Wireless charging

CONS

Expensive

Essential lays off 30% of its workers across key departments

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Oct 18, 2018

After taking a break from the negative spotlight for a couple of months, Essential is back in the news. Reports have surfaced saying the company has laid off about 30 percent of its workforce.

Essential has a staff strength of about 120, that means about 36 people were laid off. According to Bloomberg, the affected members of staff were from the sales, marketing, and hardware departments.

A spokeswoman for the company said in an e-mail that it was a tough decision to make and they are sorry about the impact. The mail also says “we are confident that our sharpened product focus will help us deliver a truly game changing consumer product.”

Essential launched its first phone, the PH-1 more than a year ago. Due to a number of issues the phone didn’t do well. It canceled plans of a successor this year and even suspended some other hardware devices it had in development. Other than the 360° VR camera, Essential has not released a new modular product for the PH-1. An audio attachment for the phone has been in development for months but still doesn’t have a release date.

There was a report last week that the Andy Rubin-led company is working on an AI phone that will learn the owner’s habits and be able to respond to emails and messages. It will also have a small screen. We don’t know if Essential is still going forward with this plan.

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Confirmed: Black Shark 2 launches October 23, official posters released

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Oct 18, 2018

Its confirmed, the Black Shark 2 launches on October 23. Following the leaked poster that surfaced a few days ago, Black Shark itself has confirmed that it has a product launch on Tuesday, October 23 and the official posters confirm it is for the Black Shark 2.

Black Shark has released two posters confirming the event. Both of them have a silhouette of the phone as the background. As you can see, the speaker grille above the display is the same as that in these live photos from yesterday. The phone also has a neon green line that runs around the frame.

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The second poster shows the bottom half of the phone’s rear and also counts down to the event which is five days from today. Wondering who is on both posters? That’s Zhang Daxian, a Chinese actor and game anchor who will be at the event.

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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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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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.

Google Pixel 3 teardown reveals OLED display panel from LG

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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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