Nubia Z18S to launch as Nubia X on October 31

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Oct 8, 2018

Nubia has a phone with dual displays in development. The phone already appeared in a bunch of photos and has also gotten its TENAA certification. The phone was originally referred to as the Nubia Z18S, however, a launch poster has revealed that it will be officially known as the Nubia X.

Earlier today, Nubia’s CEO, Ni Fei, took to Weibo where he shared the launch poster for the upcoming flagship phone. The poster says the device will launch on October 31 and also reveals the date is the manufacturer’s 6th anniversary. We believe the event will be a big one since the date also doubles as their anniversary.

The Nubia X’s selling point is its dual display design. It has a bezel-less 6.26-inch LCD FHD+ display on one side and a 5.1-inch HD+ OLED screen on the other side. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor and will be available with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage.

The phone has only two cameras and they are on the same side – above the smaller display. The primary camera is a 24MP sensor and the secondary camera is a 16MP sensor just like the rear cameras of the Nubia Z18.

The Nubia X doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner on either side but the TENAA images show an indentation on the left and right sides of the metal frame. We want to believe each indentation is home to a fingerprint scanner or at least one is home to a scanner.

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OPPO Hyper Boost Technology to be announced on October 11

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 8, 2018

OPPO has an event scheduled for Wednesday, October 10. That event is said to be for the launch of the OPPO K1. However, the Chinese manufacturer has announced another event for October 11. According to the poster, the event is for the launch of OPPO Hyper Boost Technology.

I bet you are wondering what is OPPO Hyper Boost Technology. Based on the poster for the event, we want to believe this is OPPO’s version of Huawei/Honor’s GPU Turbo technology. The poster does show a circuit board and a rough translation of the text on it mentions something about acceleration.

It is still unconfirmed if Hyper Boost is just a software-based upgrade for the GPU or it includes the CPU too. Nevertheless, we expect Hyper Boost will increase the performance of supported OPPO devices.

We are also curious to see how it works since OPPO phones use Qualcomm and MediaTek chipsets, unlike Honor‘s GPU Turbo technology that only works with Kirin-powered phones.

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LG V40 ThinQ kernel source code released less than a week after launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 8, 2018

The LG V40 ThinQ was released less than a week ago and LG has done well by releasing its kernel source code. This means developers can begin making custom ROMs for the phone right away.

Manufacturers are required to release the kernel source code for their phones but a lot of them fail to do so. Some eventually do but months after the phone’s release. However, there are other manufacturers who release the source code for their phones even before they go on sale.

The source code for the LG V40 was actually released on October 5, two days after the phone was announced. LG has released for all the five variants of the phone and they can be downloaded from the source link below.

The LG V40 ThinQ comes with Android Oreo out of the box and while it has been confirmed that it will be updated to Android 9 Pie soon, we know LG isn’t the quickest with updates. With the source code now available, developers can make custom ROMs based on Android Pie for those not willing to wait for LG’s update.

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

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 8, 2018

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We decided to check out whether this is indeed the case with the Mi Band 3. Our writers Jed, Habeeb, and Michele tested their Mi Band 3’s HR sensor on a tissue paper roll. Jed was able to get the reading pretty quickly and consistently on his Mi Band. Habeeb found it harder to get a reading from a tissue roll on his Mi Band 3, but even he managed to get a reading a few times. Finally, Michele’s Mi Band 3 didn’t register any readings, until he decided to gently tap the tissue paper roll (to mimic heartbeats). We believe other soft objects like a cloth could also register a heart rate reading on the new Mi Band. It seems as if the wearable picks up minute vibrations from the tissue roll and registers them for heartbeats.

You can check out the videos from Jed and Habeeb down below.

https://youtu.be/Q2HmL-SDoZs

It looks like only some Mi Band 3 models are affected by this issue. This might not be a deal breaker for most customers but it goes on to show how we can’t rely on inexpensive wearables like the Mi Band 3 for an accurate HR reading. Do let us know if you could get a HR reading from your Mi band 3 on a tissue roll.

Xiaomi launched the Mi Band 3 in May this year as a successor to the highly-successful Mi Band 2. Despite the success of the Mi Band 2, there were a couple of flaws, one being the inability of the heart rate monitor to track the heart rate reading of users with coloured skin. While that flaw has been fixed on the Mi Band 3, the credibility of the heart rate sensor is presently under scrutiny after a shocking discovery.

That discovery was made by some netizens who discovered that the Mi Band 3 can actually come out with a reading when strapped to a tissue paper. In order not to jump into a hasty conclusion, I carried out the same test with my Mi Band 3 and indeed a reading was obtained while it is strapped to a roll of tissue paper. This is unusual since the heart rate sensor is supposed to take the reading of the heart rate and the tissue paper is a non-living thing. Most smart bands and watches use light to track your blood. How it works is that an LED illuminates your capillaries and then a sensor adjacent to the light measures the frequency at which your blood pumps past. This is the heart rate measured in beats per minute (BPM).

This isn’t a general problem as a photo of a smartwatch that looks like a Fitbit Versa (we’re not sure) strapped on the tissue paper roll was also shared. The smartwatch didn’t come out with a reading just as it shouldn’t. That doesn’t mean the Mi Band 3 is alone in this boat. Most of the smart bands around come out with spurious readings that are nowhere near accurate. If you own the Mi Band 3 or any other smart band, you can please try this same test and reach us with the outcome via the comment section.

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Microsoft may soon begin Andromeda testing; Surface Phone release could be nearing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 8, 2018

In July, Microsoft had reportedly stalled the rumored Andromeda OS powered Surface Phone. The reason behind it was that Andromeda was not ready to be integrated in Windows 10. The Surface Phone rumors have erupted again now since Andromeda OS language pack has appeared on Microsoft Store. This indicates that the Redmond giant could be prepping up to test the Andromeda OS. The text springs from the language pack have revealed some vital information on the alleged Surface Phone device.

Details that have surfaced through the language pack of Andromeda OS has revealed that the rumored Surface Phone will be a foldable device with two opposable displays along with an external screen. The Microsoft Andromeda OS device will be equipped dialer for making phone calls which indicates that this foldable device will be a smartphone. It will also contain a feature that will allow it to record phone calls automatically. Tapping twice on the display of the device will turn it off

The device will not only run apps designed for Andromeda OS, but also Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps. For security, the device will be equipped with features like fingerprint reader as well as an iris scanner. The Productivity Mode feature available on the device allow users to connect it to a larger display for desktop PC experience.

Read More: Microsoft brings Android mirroring on Windows 10 via Your Phone app

There is no information available on when Microsoft will be bringing the rumored Andromeda OS device to the market. However, now that the evidence of the active development of the OS have surfaced, the arrival of the alleged Surface Phone may not be far away. As of this writing, there are not details on the specifications of the device. If the launch of the device is really nearing, forthcoming reports may soon reveal details on its specs soon.

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 to soon get Android Pie and EIS support

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Jeet

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Oct 8, 2018

Asus’ Zenfone Max Pro M1 has proved to be one of the bestselling budget smartphone in the Indian market’s sub-Rs. 15,000 (~$203) segment. Recently, the company revealed that it managed to sell over one million units of the phone in just six months.

Amidst rumours regarding the Zenfone Max M2 Pro and Max M2, which recently received EEC certification in Russia, the company has now revealed its plans for the Zenfone Max Pro M1 update. Dinesh Sharma, Director, Mobile Business, Asus India, has confirmed that the phone will get Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) feature through software update.

Further, he has also confirmed that the Zenfone Max Pro M1 will soon receive the latest Android 9.0 Pie update. The company’s flagship smartphone Zenfone 5Z will also receive the Android Pie update. However, Asus has not revealed any specific timeline for the update.

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 features a 5.99-inch Full View Full HD+ display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 processor and comes in three variants — 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, and 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage.

It also supports microSD card, enabling users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. In terms of photography, the ZenFone Max Pro M1 features a vertically arranged dual camera setup equipped with Softlight LED on its rear panel. It comprises a 16-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture for depth sensing.

The features offered by the dual rear cameras include faster autofocus, PDAF, and 4K video shooting. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper with a Softlight LED, which has been optimized to capture selfie shots with bokeh effect.

While Asus smartphones usually feature the company’s custom interface ZenUI, the ZenFone Max Pro M1 is the first phone that offers stock Android experience. It runs a pure version of Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box but the device is not a part of Google‘s Android One program.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and micro USB 2.0 port. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint reader for added security and the phone also supports Face Unlock feature. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W fast charging.

Leaked photo shows the OPPO K1 and its waterdrop notch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 8, 2018

A photo showing a phone said to be the OPPO K1 has surfaced online. The image shows the front of the phone and gives us a look at its design.

The OPPO K1 in the image is inside a case. This is not your typical case but the type used by manufacturers ahead of a phone’s official release. The phone is pretty big, 6.4-inches according to TENAA. The image also confirms it has a water-drop notch. We already knew this based on its screen resolution (2340 x 1080) which is similar to that of the OPPO F9.

The side bezels are pretty thin and the chin is quite small when compared to what we have seen on some other phones such as the newly launched Nokia 7.1. The display is actually AMOLED and based on the TENAA images of the rear side of the phone, the fingerprint scanner is under the display.

OPPO PBCM10 rear — OPPO K1’s rear according to TENAA

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Lenovo S5 Pro stunning camera samples released as launch draws near

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 8, 2018

Lenovo may soon launch its much-anticipated slider phone which would be called S5 Pro. A date has not been revealed for the official launch but Lenovo’s VP Chang Cheng who has been the source of most of the leaked details about the device has shared some more details about the device. This time around it is the camera samples of the device.

The device will come with two cameras at the rear and from the watermark on the samples, the camera will have artificial intelligence. The samples were shot using the super 2X optical zoom feature. We don’t know the configuration of the camera but for photos shot using 2x zoom, the pictures are quite stunning and come out with vivid clarity. The photos are not in anyway blurred and there is no photographic noise. The photos also preserve the details of the scenes captured, even when visibility is poor. From these samples, we can get an idea of how stunning the S5 Pro camera samples would be without any zoom. We should point out that Mr Cheng shared a teaser suggesting a four-camera setup will be on the device but that may just be another hype.

The specifications of the Lenovo S5 Pro is still not known but the device is expected to feature a full-screen, notch-less display with a high screen ratio. It will also utilise a slider design which would see the selfie camera located on the slider. Lenovo is expected to launch the S5 Pro this October.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 screen protector reveals the phone’s extremely narrow bezels

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Jeet

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Oct 8, 2018

Xiaomi is all set to launch its fourth smartphone in the Mi Mix series — the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. The company’s president had revealed at IFA Berlin that the phone will launch in October. Recently, an image surfaced online suggesting that the Mi MIX 3 will be launched on 15th October.

Now, a popular Chinese brand for the mobile screen protectors, Blue V@Bangkeshi Benks, has posted an image of Mi MIX 3’s screen protector on Weibo which gives us a hint at the upcoming phone’s front panel.

The image shows that the Mi Mix 3 will come with an extremely narrow bezels and high screen-to-body ratio. Unlike other phones with narrow bezels, the bottom bezel is also extremely narrow. Further, there’s no notch on top of the display, which is in-line with the previous report suggesting that the phone will have a slider mechanism.

The sliding portion on the phone will house the front-facing camera, earpiece and other sensors. However, to know for sure what’s there on the slider and how the sliding mechanism works, we’ll have to wait for the company to announce the phone.

Apart from the full-screen display surrounded by narrow bezels, the phone will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor, which powers most of the flagship devices launched this year. The phone is also reported to have a dedicated AI assistant button.

Reports indicate that the China-based company has also opted for an in-display fingerprint sensor instead of the traditional one. There could be two variants on the phone — one with 6GB of RAM and another with 8GB of RAM.

The Mi MIX 3 is speculated to comes with a dual camera setup at the rear, comprising of a 20-megapixel main sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Optical Image Stabilisation (EIS). The phone is also likely to come with support for wireless charging.

Pre-Order Bakeey A6 Smart Watch For Just $16.89 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 8, 2018

More and more people are becoming conscious about their health and fitness and as a result, the market is crammed with gadgets like smartwatch bracelets that help you lead a healthy lifestyle.

While a top-branded smartwatch would normally set you back a pretty penny, the Bakeey A6 camera smartwatch has gone up for pre-order at a heavily discounted price on Banggood. The A6 is a steeply-priced smartwatch, but much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, Bakeey is offering it at a dropped price of just $16.89.

This is a significant 66% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $49.99. An absolute bargain at this reduced price, the A6 boasts an impressive array of features that make it an irresistible smartwatch.

It sports an easily readable, 13-inch ultra color display with 240 x 240 pixels resolution to redefine the big-screen blood pressure smartwatch bracelet. The multi-functional smartwatch comes with blood pressure monitoring, heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, sedentary reminder, sports mode, calorie, distance counters and a slew of other awe-inspiring features.

The A6 adopts an intelligent optical sensor for measurement of blood pressure in real-time. Aside from that, the coveted watch can even measure blood oxygen and heart rate without using an App. It can continuously record your movement in real-time as well.

SMS messages and notifications from WeChat and QQ are directly displayed on the screen. Its call vibration feature ensures that you don’t miss even a single call. On top of that, you can wear the A6 with confidence while washing hands or when it is raining since it is IP67 certified.

While the Bakeey A6 offers lots more for the wearer to cheer about, it will be up for pre-order at a discounted price only for a limited period of time. The aforesaid discount will only be valid for 200 pieces, while the next 800 pieces will sell for $16.89 and the remaining 1000 pieces will set you back $29.99.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, all you need to do is to follow this link before the remaining pieces sell out. Note that you can choose between blue, orange and black color options.

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Buy Huawei Honor 8X Max Smartphone For Only $229 On Giztop [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 8, 2018

Huawei launched the new Honor 8X Max smartphone under its well-received Honor brand in September this year. Just like its predecessors, the recently launched Honor-branded smartphone became an instant hit among Huawei fans.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to buy a big-screen smartphone, the Honor 8X Max will definitely fill the bill as it comes with a mammoth 7.12-inch LCD IPS, FHD display with a screen resolution of 2244×1080pixel and an eye-catching waterdrop notch. It boasts an impressive array of other features that are likely to sweep smartphone lovers off their feet.

The phone packs a powerful .8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core processor along with an A509 430MHz GPU, under the hood. It offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of hearty onboard storage options so that you never run out of space for storing your favorite content.
On the photography front, it houses a 2MP(f/2.4)+16MP(f/2.0) dual camera setup on the back and an 8MP(f/2.0) front shooter. The device runs on EMUI 8.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a 5000mAh battery, with 9V 2A quick charge.

If the feature-laden Honor 8X Max has stirred your interest and you’re wondering if you can buy it without emptying your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. You can apply coupon code H8XM40 to reduce your grand total to just $229.

In other words, you can save $40 on the coveted smartphone’s steep retail price simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before proceeding to checkout. To take advantage of this discount, all you need to do is to head straight to this link. Note that the coupon is slated to expire on October 30th.

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Pre-Order Huawei Honor Band 4 Smart Watch Bracelet For Just $34.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 8, 2018

Huawei recently unveiled the long-awaited successor of Honor Band 3 dubbed the Honor Band 4 along with the equally-anticipated Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max. Much to the delight of Huawei fans, the recently announced smartwatch bracelet has gone up for pre-order carrying a reduced price on Banggood.

If you’re looking for a smart watch that helps you keep track of your health without emptying your pocket, it may interest you to know that Huawei is giving fitness-conscious buyers an opportunity to pre-order the Honor Band 4 smartwatch at a reduced price of just $34.99. This is a remarkable 48% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $66.99.

An absolute bargain at this dropped price, the Honor Band 4 sports an easily readable 0.95-inch AMOLED color 2.5D curved glass touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 240X120 pixels. Moreover, it features continuous heart rate tracking and is water resistant up to 50m and has Swim stroke recognition.
As far as a sleep monitor is concerned, it has the TruSleep 2.0 that uses cardiopulmonary and CPC (dynamics spectrum) to observe your sleep structure along with REM (deep sleep) to give sleep recommendations. On top of that, it has a multi-sport mode, pedometer, distance, calories, a sedentary reminder and lots more.

The Honor 4 comes in 3 color options including black, blue and pink; however, the presale price will specifically be valid for the black color version of the smartwatch. When the band is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, you can use the ‘find phone’ function in case you misplace your phone.

The device runs on Android 4.4 or above, iOS 9.0 or above and draws its juices from a 100mAh battery that deliver a standby time of about 20 days, and working time of about 14 days. It also allows the wearer to receive or reject calls or messages.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification of the Huawei Honor Band 4 and avail the discount, which will only be valid for a limited period of time.

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Google Pixel Slate renders appear to reveal design, detachable keyboard and stylus

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 8, 2018

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are scheduled to get announced tomorrow. A recent report had revealed that the search engine giant may announce a smaller Pixel smartphone alongside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Another new device that is now expected to get unveiled tomorrow is the Google Pixel Slate.

The Google Pixel Slate is rumored to arrive as laptop-tablet hybrid which means it will be equipped with a detachable keyboard. The renders of the rumored tablet have also leaked. There is nothing significant about its design, but the support for detachable keyboard can be seen since it features a pogo-pin connector.

Like the Pixelbook from last year, the Pixel Slate seems to be equipped with 3:2 aspect ratio display. The screen of the device is surrounded by thick bezels. There is no information on the exact size of the screen and resolution of the Pixel Slate. However, it is likely to support at least Full HD resolution. It is also equipped with a front-facing camera and a rear-mounted snapper.

The renders of the Pixel Slate features dual front-facing speakers, a USB-C port and a fingerprint reader. There is no 3.5mm audio jack on the device. The detachable keyboard features a large-sized track pad and round-shaped keys. It features a shortcut key for accessing Google Assistant. The device comes with a capacitive stylus.

Read More: Pixel 3 teaser ad focuses on Active Edge Technology

The Google Pixel Slate sports dark blue color. There is no information available on whether it will be available in other color variants. Previous leaks have revealed that the Pixel Slate will support dual boot with Chrome OS and Windows 10. The device will be featuring 16 GB of RAM and it will be powered by Intel Core i7 processor. The new leak on the Pixel Slate has no information on its pricing.

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Pre-Order L8Star BM30 Mini Card Phone For Only $15.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 8, 2018

While big-screen smartphones continue to garner huge popularity among smartphone lovers since they are comfortable to use and offer an unparalleled viewing experience, there’s no dearth of people who still prefer a small handset.

If you’re in the market for a cost-effective mini phone that boasts an impressive array of features, you might want to take a look at the L8Star BM30 Bluetooth mini card phone. It may also interest you to know that the supermini phone has gone up for pre-order carrying a heavily discounted price on Banggood.

The L8Star BM30 mini phone would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now pre-order it at a promotional price of just $15.99 on Banggood, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck. This is a noteworthy 35% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $24.56.
An absolute bargain at this dropped price, the L8Star BM30 can be used as a Bluetooth headset as well as a standalone phone. Aside from enabling you to receive calls without breaking much of a sweat, the mini phone lets you enjoy your favorite music while working, playing sports or even driving as it doesn’t need you to use your hands.

While regular cellphones release radiation of 2.1w/kg, the L8Star BM30 mini phone reaches a relatively lower radiation of 0.283w/kg. Moreover, it comes with a Magic Voice feature that lets you set different voice for making or receiving calls.

It comes with built-in Bluetooth for Bluetooth dialing.and has a single SIM card with TF card slot. Despite its small form factor, the L8Star BM30 can store up to 500 phone numbers and 100 messages.

If the L8STAR BM30 mini phone has grabbed your attention, you can follow this link to check out the rest of the features and avail the discount. Note that the aforesaid promotional price will only be valid for a limited period of time. You can choose from white, black, blue and red color versions.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro AnTuTu score has breached 310k mark

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 8, 2018

The Huawei Mate 20 series of flagship phones are all set to get unveiled in the coming week. Last year’s Kirin 970 SoC by Huawei that powered the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro smartphones was able to compete with rival phones driven by Snapdragon 845. Hence, there is a lot of expectations from the 7nm Kirin 980 chipset that will be fueling the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro. Today, the Mate 20 Pro smartphone that has a model number of LYA-L29 has surfaced on AnTuTu benchmarking platform to reveal its performance prowess.

As it can be seen in the below image, the AnTuTu listing shows the performance scores of the 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM edition of the Mate 20 Pro. In tests for CPU, GPU, UX and Memory, the Mate 20 has respectively scored 115296, 112516, 69456 and 16293. Hence, the handset has managed to achieve a total score of 313561.

Most of the Android phones fueled by Snapdragon 845 have scored around 290k on AnTuTu. The benchmarking scores of Mate 20 suggests that the Kirin 980 will outperform the SD845 chipset.

The recently announced Apple iPhones such iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone Xr are powered by 7nm Apple A12 chipset. The total benchmarking score of the Mate 20 is a bit behind that of the iPhone Xs Max that has recorded a score of 372106. One should be aware of the fact that the AnTuTu score of the Mate 20 could belong to its pre-production unit. Hence, the actual benchmarking score of the final production unit could be different.

The Mate 20 Pro will be sporting a notched display and it will come with some advanced features like 3D facial scanner, in-display fingerprint reader and triple rear cameras. Recent leaks have revealed that the Mate 20 Pro will be coming in variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB storage. The 128 GB variant of the phone is expected to be priced around $1,100. However, it is yet to be known whether the pricing belongs 4 GB or 6 GB RAM edition of the phone.

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Buy BlitzWolf BW-FYE1 TWS True Wireless Earphone Stereo Headphones For Just $33.99 On Banggood [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 8, 2018

If you’re in the market for cost-effective headphones, you might want to take a look at BlitzWolf’s BW-FYE1 TWS true wireless earphone stereo headphones that have gone up for sale bearing a dropped price on Banggood. But that’s not all.

Aside from divulging more details about the aforesaid discount, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of more money on the BW-FYE1 TWS at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

The BW-FYE1 TWS is an irresistible earphone that boasts an impressive array of features. While you’d normally end up spending a fortune on headphones offering comparable specs and traits, the BW-FYE1 TWS can now be yours at a dropped price of just $39.99.

This is a noteworthy 13% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $45.99. You can extend to discount by applying coupon code 15fye1 at the time of checking out.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $6 and reduces your previously discounted grand total to just $33.99. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount and use the coupon before it expires, all you need to do is to follow this link.

An absolute bargain at this dropped price, the BW-FYE1 TWS offers 10M obstacle-free connection giving you freedom from the wired constraint. Moreover, it comes with an independent sound chamber, paired with 10MM titanium film speaker that delivers high-quality voice.

On top of that, the BW-FYE1 TWS can be easily recharged simply by putting them into the battery case. The headphones come with IPX4 certification so that you can even wear them carelessly even in the rain.

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Buy Vivo NEX 4G Phablet Global Version For Just $619.99 On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 8, 2018

Vivo launched its long-awaited NEX phablet earlier this year. As expected, it became an instant hit among smartphone lovers who fancy using a big-screen mobile device for watching their favorites videos and playing popular games.

On the downside, the steeply-priced Vivo NEX’s popularity was limited to those who didn’t mind spending a lot of money on a phablet, but that’s about to change. In a bid to make the Vivo NEX available to cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese technology company is now offering its well-received phablet at a discounted price on GearBest.

While the NEX 4G phablet would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, Vivo is now offering it a dropped price of $639.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 27% reduction in the phablet’s original asking price.

But if you’re on a tight budget and wondering if you can save more money, we got good news for you. Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can apply coupon code GBMPNEX to get an extra $20 off at the time of checking out.

In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $619.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon before click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button. However, if you’re interested in taking advantage of this discount, you need to follow this link without wasting time since the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

The Vivo NEX is quite an irresistible phablet at this dropped price, given that it sports a mammoth 6.59 inches Super AMOLED FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2316 pixels. The device packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, 64-Bit processor along with Adreno 616 GPU, under the hood.

This global version of the Vivo-branded phablet comes with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage. On the photography front, it houses a 12.0MP + 5.0MP dual camera setup on the back and an 8.0MP front camera for selfies.

The NEX runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a built-in 4000mAh Li-ion battery. Furthermore, it is crammed with a slew of useful sensors including e-compass, proximity sensor, screen fingerprint sensor, gyro, g-sensor, and light sensor.

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OnePlus 6T listed on Amazon India for pre-booking, bundles free Type-C earphones

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Jeet

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Oct 8, 2018

OnePlus is all set to launch its next flagship smartphone, OnePlus 6T, later this month. Ahead of the official official launch, the OnePlus 6T’s pre-booking offers on Amazon India has been revealed.

A listing related to the OnePlus 6T on Amazon India suggests that the pre-bookings for the upcoming device will being in India from the date of official announcement and will end on 30th October. This could mean that the company will start shipping the phone from 1st November.

As for the offers, those customers who pre-orders the company’s new flagship smartphone, will receive the OnePlus Type-C earphones free of costs as well as Rs. 500 (approximately $7) Amazon Pay Balance, which can be used to make payments to vendors that accept Amazon Pay as a payment gateway.

OnePlus has already confirmed that the 3.5mm headphone jack will not be present in the OnePlus 6T, so it makes sense for the company to bundle the Type-C earphones, priced at Rs. 1,999 in India, for those who decides to pre-order the phone.

So far, we know that the OnePlus 6T will follow a design language similar to that of Oppo R17 Pro. It is expected to feature a 6.4-inch Optic AMOLED Full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and teardrop notch, with a layer of Gorilla Glass on top for protection from minor scratches.

Under the hood, the phone will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor — the same chipset that powers the OnePlus 6. It’ll be coupled with Adreno 630 graphics processor. The phone will come in three variants — 6GB RAM with 64GB storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage.

For photography, expect a dual camera setup consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor at the back, and a 16-megapixel snapper on the front, with support for face unlock feature. The phone will be powered by a 3,700mAh battery with support for company’s own fast charging technology.

Since the OnePlus 6 has already received the Android Pie update, we’re expecting that the upcoming OP6T will has Android 9.0 Pie pre-installed with the company’s OxygenOS loaded on top. The company has confirmed the in-display fingerprint sensor on the phone, instead of the traditional rear-mounted one.

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Nokia phone with a “Mega Display” coming soon, might be the Nokia 7.1 Plus

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 7, 2018

Last week, HMD Global launched a new smartphone – the Nokia 7.1. A lot of people were disappointed at the specs since it is practically the Nokia 6.1 Plus with Carl Zeiss cameras lens and Nokia’s “PureDisplay” technology as upgrades. It appears the manufacturer has another phone it plans to launch soon, one that may placate these angry fans and one with a “Mega Display”.

The official Twitter account of Nokia Mobile India posted a tweet about a device coming soon. That tweet seems to have been deleted as we couldn’t find it on their page. Nevertheless, the guys at MySmartPrice have a screenshot of the tweet and also uploaded the video to YouTube.

The tweet includes a six-second video which shows the silhouette of a phone at the end. Only the back of the device is visible but we can make out a dual camera system. The video also includes captions that say “To see the bigger picture” and “A mega display is coming”.

There have been guesses about the device Nokia is teasing. The most common one is that it is the Nokia 7.1 Plus. The Nokia 7.1 Plus was expected to launch alongside the Nokia 7.1 but it didn’t. Seeing as this device is being advertised as sporting a large display, it makes sense that it is the successor to the Nokia 7 Plus.

The Nokia 7 Plus is the phone with the biggest display in HMD Global’s current lineup with its 6.0-inch screen. It won’t be unusual for its successor to have a bigger screen as part of its upgrades.

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Nokia 7.1 vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 vs Huawei Nova 3i: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 7, 2018

Currently, for most of the users, a midrange phone is enough to satisfy every need. But there are several people looking for some specs in midrange smartphones which are only present on flagships. Nokia 7.1, Xiaomi Pocophone F1 and Huawei Nova 3i are three handsets which are able to provide high-end specs at a modest price, and if you are one of these users one of these devices may be the one for you. Given the high amount of difference between them, we published this comparison which should help you clear your ideas about their specs and potentialities.

Nokia 7.1 vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 vs Huawei Nova 3i

	Nokia 7.1	Xiaomi Pocophone F1	Huawei Nova 3i
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	149.7 x 71.2 x 8 mm, 160 grams	155.5 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm, 180 grams	157.6 x 75.2 x 7.6 mm, 169 grams
DISPLAY	5.84 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 432 ppi, IPS LCD	6.18 inches, 1080 x 2246p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 409 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB, micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM , 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.0 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 2 MP f/2.2 Dual 24 + 2 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3060 mAh, Fast Charging 9V / 2A 18W	4000 mAh, Fast Charging 9V / 2A 18W with Quick Charge 3.0	3340 mAh, Fast Charging 5V / 2A 10W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Are you searching for a real flagship-like design with an original and elegant body? Then go for the Huawei Nova 3i. Also known as Huawei P Smart+ in the European market, this device sports a glass back available in gradient colors, and it also has a very high screen-to-body ratio just like the most expensive flagships actually in the market. Nokia 7.1 is a cool device too in terms of aesthetics, and besides its beautiful glass back it has very compact dimensions thanks to its smaller display.

Display

Nokia 7.1 has the smallest display, but also the one with the best viewing quality, and it wins the display comparison. Its good viewing quality comes from a high pixel density and the HDR10 technology able to enrich colors, which is very rare to find on devices which are not flagships.

Specs & Software

If hardware and performance are your main concern, then you should opt for the Xiaomi Pocophone F1. It has nothing to envy to every flagship out there, but it comes with an upper-midrange price. Under the hood, it has the best Qualcomm’s SoC: the Snapdragon 845, paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. You can run every app and every game with the max performance thanks to this handset. It even comes with a customized MIUI based on performance enhancements. Nokia 7.1 has the stock Android One, while Huawei Nova 3i comes with the EMUI.

Camera

If you want the best rear camera department, we suggest you grab a unit of the Nokia 7.1 as it will surely provide a high detail and good performance with low light thanks to its bright aperture. Indeed, if you want the best front camera, choose the Huawei Nova 3i as it features a dual front camera with a whopping 24 MP resolution.

Battery

The biggest battery belongs to Xiaomi Pocophone F1 with a capacity of 4000 mAh. Given that this is a gaming-oriented phone, it is obvious that the Chinese company opted for a big battery, as games are the most demanding activities causing the highest battery drain.

Price

Unless you are looking for a decent design, Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is definitely the most interesting choice of the trio and I would pick it for its flagship-level hardware and its long battery life. You can currently get a unit of Xiaomi Pocophone F1 for less than €300/$346, Nokia 7.1 is hitting the shelves with a €319/$367 price tag and Huawei Nova 3i costs about €300/$346.

Read More: HMD Global launches Nokia 7.1 with 5.84-inch PureDisplay, SD636 SoC, and dual rear cameras

Nokia 7.1 vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 vs Huawei Nova 3i: PROs and CONS

Nokia 7.1

PROs

Better display
Compact dimensions
Android One
Great build quality

CONS

Smaller battery

Xiaomi Poco F1

PROs

Best performance
Long battery life
Wide display
Affordable price

CONS

Plastic design

Huawei Nova 3i

PROs

Wonderful design
Wide display
Four cameras

CONS

Nothing particular