Huawei MediaPad M5 Youth Edition and Enjoy Tablet announced in China

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Nov 6, 2018

Apple was expected to launch its AirPods 2 wireless earphones in October but that didn’t happen. But it seems that the launch of Apple AirPods 2 is now far away as they have reportedly passed through the mandatory Bluetooth SIG certification.

Listing for the new Apple AirPods on the Bluetooth SIG mentions the device using the model numbers A2031 and A2032. Further, the listing also reveals that the next-generation AirPods will come with support for Bluetooth 5.0.

Further, reports related to the device’s trademark filing hints that the upcoming next-generation AirPods will have much more to offer than just audio. There are reports indicated that Apple could introduce health and wellness features in the AirPods 2, including support for heart rate monitoring.

Last year, Apple won a patent for sports-oriented AirPods with biometrics and noise cancellation features. Recently, the company renewed trademark filings from Hong Kong and Europe indicating that Apple is updating the AirPods classifications to specifically include aspects like ‘wellness sensors’ and more.

The specific notion for the “‘General wellness instruments” under trademark filing for the new AirPods mentions following:

CLASS 10: GENERAL WELLNESS INSTRUMENTS, NAMELY, HEALTH, FITNESS, EXERCISE, AND WELLNESS SENSORS, MONITORS, SPEAKERS AND DISPLAYS FOR MEASURING, DISPLAYING, TRACKING, REPORTING, MONITORING, STORING, AND TRANSMITTING BIOMETRIC DATA, HEART RATE, BODY MOVEMENT, AND CALORIES BURNED.

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple AirPods could come with support for hands-free Siri access that allows buyers to easily summon the AI-driven virtual assistant. It could also come with the much demanded water resistance support. Some rumors indicate that Apple could also launch an optional wireless charging case for the AirPods that would be compatible with Apple AirPower charging mat.

Further, the upcoming Apple AirPods 2 is expected to come with improved battery backup, better range of operation, and improved audio quality. Rumours indicate that the new AirPods will be announced alongside the StudioPods, a premium over-the-ear headphones.

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Samsung files trademark application for Infinity Flex, Infinity-O, and Infinity-U

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 6, 2018

Most phone manufacturers have a name for their 18:9 (and similar) displays. LG calls its own FullVision Display, Huawei calls its own FullView Display, Motorola calls it MaxVision Display, and Samsung calls it Infinity Display. Samsung seems to have developed new versions of the Infinity Display judging from recent trademark application filings.

The applications were filed at the United States Patent and Trademark Office on October 30, 2018. The applications reveal Samsung wants to trademark the words Infinity Flex, Infinity-O, and Infinity-U.

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It is easy to tell that Infinity Flex is definitely the name of the display for its foldable smartphone. However, Infinity-O and Infinity-U are much harder to decode. If we were to take a guess we would say they Infinity-O is related to the display with a hole in it for a camera while the Infinity-U is related to the unbreakable display it developed a few months ago.

Samsung is supposed to announce details of its foldable phone this week and based on the above, we know the display will be called Infinity Flex. The phone itself is said to be called the Galaxy F. The announcement will enable app developers to get an idea of what the device looks like and how it works to enable them to begin to make apps for it.

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Xiaomi Mi 6 gets a transparent version thanks to a third-party replacement panel

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 6, 2018

Xiaomi has always come out with impressive products that cut across the smartphone category as well as other smart home products. On the flagship phone end, the company launched the Mi 8 earlier this year and along with it comes an impressive transparent version. The Mi 8 Explorer Edition as it is called, turned out to be very popular among fans even though it was a limited version. This prompted the launch of the Mi 8 Pro with a translucent glass back version.

We have seen a couple of other transparent models both official and fan-made ones since the Mi 8 Explorer Edition was released. The design style hasn’t been as popular as the gradient hue that is sweeping through the industry presently. But it has got its own fair share of popularity and that explains why some fans have seldom attempted to transform their models with the replacement of the back panel with a translucent glass back. The Mi 6 has now got a transparent casing that is available to buy in China. The transparent casing was scooped up from a third-party manufacturer in Shenzhen, China for a small fee and it is something fans can DIY install at home. The transparent panel for the Mi 6 was first discovered by a reporter at Chinese tech blog IT168 who accidentally fell his phone and got the glass back broken.

The beauty of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition is majorly due to the fact that the translucent panel doesn’t show the real internals. However, the Mi 6 transparent version doesn’t get such a luxurious look. It basically involves removing the original glass back of the device and slapping the transparent glass panel that has been forged. However, if you still intend to use the original glass panel again, it is best done by an expert. Tools used for dismantling phones such as the suction cup, prying tool and glue will be needed. After the replacement, the translucent glass panel doesn’t look so bad but it’s not as beautiful as the Mi 8 Explorer. That because what we see is the original internAls of the Mi 6. WouLd you want to try this on your Mi 6 or perhaps want one for your Xiaomi model? It may soon be available to buy online via third-party retailers outside China. It may We’re not too excited about it, though but the design holds some prospect for the future.

Huawei 13-inch MateBook announced with NFC connectivity and fingerprint scanner in China

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Nov 6, 2018

Today through an unveil event in China, Huawei announced the Media M5 Youth Edition tablet and the a 13-inch MateBook. The USP of this notebook is that it carries support for NFC connectivity.

Compared to the existing MateBook X Pro notebook that was announced in February, the 13-inch Matebook features a 13.3-inch touchscreen display that carries support for 2160 x1440 pixels and offers an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 88 percent. The left and right bezels of the laptop measures only 4.4mm. It carries support for an aspect ratio of 3:2, 100 percent sRGB color gamut and 300nits brightness.

The thickest portion of the 13-inch Matebook measures only 14.9 mm and it weighs 1.28 kg. The new laptop from Huawei is 6 percent smaller and lighter than the MateBook X Pro. It can be brought in colors like gray, silver and rose gold.

The USP of the 13-inch MateBook it is equipped NFC connectivity. The NFC recognition area is placed on the right-hand side palm rest. Users with NFC-enabled smartphone cane transfer files at up to 30MB per second by establishing connection between the two devices. It features a fingerprint scanner that is embedded under its power button.

The 13-inch MateBook comes in two variants driven by 8^th generation Intel Core i5-826U with UHD620 graphics and 8^th Core i5-8560U with NVIDIA MX150 graphics. Both variants feature 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of SSD storage and 42W battery. The laptop is also equipped with Shark Fin Fan 2.0 technology that includes dual-fan and dual heat pipe cooling module that works at 8,000 RPM. The left side of the device features a USB-C port and another a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack can be found on the right side.

Read More: Huawei releases a special water proof case for Mate 20 Pro with underwater camera mode support

Huawei did not confirm on the pricing of the new 13-inch MateBook. The product is yet to appear on VMall. The Chinese manufacturer will begin the sales of the 13-inch MateBook in December. The notebook is expected to be priced lower than MateBook X Pro that carried a launch price of 7,988 Yuan (~$1,155) in China. The MateBook X Pro was made available in the U.S. in May. As far as the 13-inch MateBook is concerned, there is no information on its international availability.

Vivo Y95 pricing and specs leaked; Launch could be very near

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Nov 6, 2018

It was recently reported that the Vivo Y95 phone could be available for buying in India starting from early November. Fresh information shared by 91 Mobiles citing details received from retail sources have revealed that the Vivo Y95 would be featuring a Halo (waterdrop) notch screen and it will be priced under Rs. 15,000 (~$205).

It is speculated that the Vivo Y95 could be arriving first in India since no other country has received it yet. The smartphone is tipped to feature a 6.22-inch IPS LCD screen with a smaller notch that houses the front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The exact resolution of the screen is still under the wraps.

There is no information available on the SoC that will be powering the Vivo Y95. The unidentified SoC of the Y95 smartphone will be coupled with 4 GB of RAM. The handset will include an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. For photography, the back panel of the phone will be featuring 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera system. The handset will receive power from 3,260mAh battery. It is very likely to feature FunTouch OS based Android 8.1 Oreo. The handset is expected to carry a price tag of Rs. 14,990 (~$205).

Read More: Vivo X21s real images, full specs and pricing leaked ahead of launch

The Vivo V95 is expected to arrive as the successor of the Vivo Y83. In comparison to the Y95, the Y83 features a screen with a larger notch, single 13-megapixel rear camera, 3 GB of RAM and lower internal storage of 32 GB. The Y83 is priced at Rs. 13,990 (~$192).

The publication has not shared information on the launch date of the Vivo Y95 for India. However, since it is expected to debut in early November, it may take few more days for the phone to go official. The Vivo Y95 will slot itself between the recently unveiled Vivo Y93 and Vivo Y97 phones that are available for buying in China. Since the Y93 is powered by Snapdragon 439 SoC and Y97 has Helio P60 onboard, the Vivo 95 could be equipped with a mid-range like Helio P22 or A22.

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Realme increases pricing for its Realme 2 and Realme C1 smartphones in India

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Nov 6, 2018

We recently reported that Realme is planning to increase the price of its products after Diwali. However, in a surprising move, the company has now increased pricing of Realme 2 and Realme C1 smartphones on Flipkart just after the Big Diwali Sale ended on the e-commerce platform.

The company has increased the pricing of Realme C1 by Rs. 1,000 (approximately $14) while the pricing hike for the base model of Realme 2 is Rs. 500 (approx. $7). The Realme C1, which was launched for Rs. 6,999 will now be available for Rs. 7,999 while the Realme 2 will now cost Rs. 9,499 (approximately $130) for the 3GB RAM model.

The 4GB RAM model of the Realme 2 is still available at its original price of Rs. 10,990 (approximately $151). It’s not yet confirmed if the 4GB RAM model will get a price hike or not. On the other hand, the Realme 2 Pro is still available at its original price but we expect that it will too get a price hike after the Diwali festival.

Realme managed to grab an impressive market share in India’s budget smartphone segment, despite being a very young brand. This is quite impressive given the competition in the world’s one of the largest smartphone market. One of the reasons for the brand’s success is its highly competitive pricing. While the brand has hiked the pricing, the Realme phones still remain among the best options in their segment.

The company decided to take the route of price hike because of the tumbling rupee since the beginning of the year. Considering that most components are bought in US dollars from other countries and the import duties, the company’s margins take a hit, which probably is pretty low in such a competitive market.

While Realme has already increased the pricing of its products in India, Xiaomi is planning to do so. During Redmi 6 lineup launch in India a couple of months ago, Xiaomi hinted towards price hike and said that it’ll wait for a few months to see how INR performs against USD before taking such a move. Given that the Rupee is still falling, it seems that Xiaomi will soon increase the price of its products.

Meanwhile, there are reports about Realme planning to use Oppo’s VOOC fast charging technology in its upcoming phones. Given that Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India has already confirmed two or three Realme phones in India by March 2019, it’s speculated that the Realme 3 or 3 Pro could feature VOOC fast charging. It is also working on a first smartphone to be powered by MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core processor.

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Nokia 9 PureView 3D renders show off penta-camera setup, missing audio jack

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 6, 2018

The Nokia 9 PureView has surfaced in leaked images ever since its existence was confirmed. The key feature in those images has been the penta-camera setup on its rear. For the first time, we get to see what the rest of the phone looks like thanks to OnLeaks and his 3D renders of the flagship.

Like all the other 3D renders released by OnLeaks, this is based on CAD renders, so this is practically what the phone should look like, although dimensions might be slightly off.

The Nokia 9 will be covered in glass on both sides and have a metal frame. The display, obviously, has an 18:9 aspect ratio with moderately-sized bezels. The top bezel is home to a camera, earpiece and a bunch of sensors while the chin is bare. The display is said to be 5.99-inches in size with a QHD+ resolution. It is also reported that there is a fingerprint scanner under the screen.

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On the back, the Nokia 9 PureView has a total of seven holes. Five of those holes are home to a different type of camera lens including telephoto and super-wide angle lenses. The remaining two house a LED flash and a laser focus module respectively.

The Nokia 9 PureView doesn’t have an audio jack which shouldn’t be surprising seeing as Nokia launched two wireless earphones over a month ago. There is a USB-C port which should also work for audio, so expect a Type-C to 3.5mm audio adapter to be bundled with the phone.

There is a speaker and a microphone flanking the USB-C port at the bottom while the top is home to a noise-canceling microphone. The power button and volume rocker are on the right side of the phone.

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Nokia X7 international version might have bagged Bluetooth SIG approval; May arrive as Nokia 8.1

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Nov 6, 2018

In the previous month, HMD Global had introduced the Nokia X7 smartphone in China. The Finnish company could be working on the international launch of the smartphone. A new Nokia phone has been approved by Bluetooth SIG body. It is speculated that the international edition of the smartphone may have received from the Bluetooth certification authority.

A Nokia phone with model number TA-1136 has appeared on the website of Bluetooth SIG. This indicates that it could be the company could be gearing up to introduce a new phone before the end of this year. The TA-1136 Nokia phone carries support for Bluetooth 5.0. Chances of it being a low-end phone could be low, but one should be aware of the fact that the low-end Helio A22 and Helio P22 SoCs also support Bluetooth 5.0.

The Nokia X6 and Nokia X5 were introduced first in China, but later on their international variants were released. Hence, there is a possibility that the international edition of the Nokia X7 may debut soon. It may arrive in the market as Nokia 7.1 Plus.

Read More: Nokia 6.1 Plus Android 9 Pie OS update brings “Hide Notch” option

Contradictory rumors that had surfaced around two weeks ago had claimed that the Nokia X7 may release as Nokia 8.1 and not as Nokia 7.1 Plus in the international markets. It is speculated that HMD Global will release another phone before with the Mobile World Congress (MWC) annual tech expo event that is usually held in February. To support this claim, a Nokia device with Nokia 8.1 moniker was spotted on Geekbench in the recent past with specs like Snapdragon 710, 4 GB RAM and Android 9 Pie.

So, the Nokia TA-1136 phone that has been approved by Bluetooth SIG may arrive as Nokia 8.1 in international markets. The handset is likely to feature the same specs as Nokia X7v. Hence, it is expected to arrive with 6.18-inch IPS LCD notched screen with FHD+ resolution, Snapdragon 710, 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB and 128 GB of storage, 13-megapixel + 12-megapixel ZEISS branded dual camera setup, 20-megapixel front-facing camera and 3,500mAh battery.

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Get ready for some official information about Samsung Foldable smartphone this week

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 6, 2018

Many rumors and leaks are making rounds on the web with different information about Samsung’s foldable device. Today, we have got some information directly from Samsung official who said that this week they would pass on some official details about its foldable smartphone. As per source, the Korean giant is doing so to give developers some details about the foldable display, so they can start working on related apps.

The new concept needs some feedback, and it will help developers to tweak their apps in accordance with the flexible display. Ultimately, there are different reasons behind unveiling the key features of Samsung Foldable smartphone before launch. It will also address significant concerns of the Korean giant about its upcoming foldable smartphone.

Samsung wants to fully secure the device before launching it in the market. The new device is a brand new concept, and it needs some verification before going public. Talking about this, an unnamed Samsung official said, “Unlike our flagship products, the foldable phone is a completely new concept in terms of design and user experience, which requires a different approach.”

Samsung is emphasizing on the app experience as they’re going to preview it for developers this week. The Korean giant is eager to know the initial comments about the newly designed flexible device. The official said, “Before we take it to the market, we want to share with developers what we’ve done so far and see what they think of it.”

It will allow users to perform complex tasks that are usually done on a tablet or laptop. The exact date is not given about the preview, but in upcoming days we expect some more details to surface.

On the other hand, Huawei is also readying a 5G compatible foldable device with the launch date expected in 2019. Similarly, LG is also in the race of flexible devices. Both the companies want to build a flexible phone which should be useful rather than just the design gimmick.

Read More: Samsung foldable phone will transform from tablet to phone, can fit in your pocket

Interestingly, detailed images are also expected to surface at the preview events of the Foldable device for the first time.

Additionally, Samsung might launch it in the first quarter of 2019 with a hefty price tag. Samsung wants to churn out some profit from the new product as they have tumbled 3X in mid-range products category across the globe this year.

Let’s wait and watch what happens next year. Are you looking for foldable smartphones?

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Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Smartphone For Just $179 On Giztop

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Get A Big Discount On Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Smartphone

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Nov 6, 2018

Xiaomi’s hotly-anticipated Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone was launched this year in October. Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, the recently launched phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans.
On the downside, the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone didn’t appeal to cost-conscious buyers as it carries a steep price tag. In a bid to make their well-received phone available to the cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese tech company is now offering it at a reduced price on Giztop.

As a result, you can now get your hands on the global version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone at a heavily discounted price of just $179. This is a significant reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $199.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a mammoth 6.26 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. It has an aspect ratio of 19:9 at a density of 403 PPI (pixels per inch). For added protection, the phone features the Corning Gorilla Glass on top.
Moreover, it packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 processor along with an Adreno 509 graphics processing unit, under the hood. The aforesaid discount is valid for the 3GB RAM+32GB ROM version. You can expand the onboard storage up to 256GB by using a microSD card (sold separately).

On the photography front, it houses a 12.0MP+5.0MP dual camera module on the back and a 20.0MP front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. Furthermore, it runs MIUI 9-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery.

Alternatively, you can go for the 3GB RAM+35GB ROM model, which usually sells for $204, but is now available at a reduced price of just $184. The 4GB RAM+64GB ROM version, on the other hand, will set you back $224, which is a noteworthy drop in the variant’s retail price.

You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discounts. Note that the promotion sale will only be valid for a limited period of time.

Get Extra $50 Off Coupons And Other Unmissable Deals On Xiaomi-Branded Items On GeekBuying

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Check Out The Xiaomi 11.11 Sale

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Nov 6, 2018

As part of the Xiaomi 1111 Sale, GeekBuying is offering great discounts on smartphones, laptops, PC gadgets, TV boxes and a wide selection of other products.

This recently kicked-off promo has been separated into numerous categories in order to simplify the search process. Here’s a brief glimpse of some of the aforesaid categories and what they have to offer in terms of discounts.

Aside from offering big discounts, GeekBuying is giving buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of extra money in the form of coupons that can be used when your grand total exceeds a specific amount. For instance, if your order value is more than $10, you can use coupon code 01GEEKBUY to get an extra $2.

It is imperative for you to share the promotion on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ in order to get these coupons. Note that each coupon is associated with an expiry date.

The ‘Flash Sale’ category comprises the Mi 48hrs spree wherein you can avail great discounts on all Xiaomi-branded products without spending a fortune. The section features Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro, the Mi Mix 2S smartphone, the 4K Mi Box Android TV box and lots more.
Note that the Flash deals will only be valid for a limited period of time. You can see the start and end time of the deals at the top. Alternatively, you can participate in the ‘11.11 Shopping Festival’ and get a chance to win $1111 off coupons.

The next category dubbed, ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’ is brimming with items that you can buy as a bundle with another heavily discounted product, which you end up getting as a free gift. For instance, you can buy Xiaomi WEMAX ONE Ultra Short Throw Full HD Laser at a dropped price of just $1959 as a bundle with Xiaomi Mijia Seabird 4K Sports Camera, which carries a dropped price tag of $93.99.

While your grand total is $2052.99, you pay just $1959 for both items, saving an extra $93.99, which is the discounted selling price of the Mijia Seabird 4K Sports Camera. In other words, you get the Xiaomi-branded Sports Camera as a free gift.

If you’re a gadget lover, you might want to head straight to the next section called ‘Mi Tech.’ This section has further been divided into multiple sub-categories including Smartphones, Laptop & PC Gadgets, TV Boxes & Electronics, Outdoor & Wearables etc. Fashion conscious people can check out the next section called ‘Mi Fashion’ which features clothes, bags, shoes and lots more.

You can click here to check out the promotion page and take advantage of the discounts that will be valid for a limited period of time.

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Xiaomi is holding a launch event in the UK on November 8, expected to launch Mi 8 Pro

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Nov 6, 2018

Xiaomi has been busy expanding its operations globally and is now present in 82 countries outside its home market. Now, the company is all set to launch in the UK and will launch its own store in London as well as it partnered with telecom operator Three UK to sell its phones. In the UK, Xiaomi will offer its products with a contract through a carrier as well as offer SIM-free products.

Mobile operator Three has confirmed that Xiaomi devices will be sold online and in its 327 high-street stores from Friday 9 November. Xiaomi products will be available for purchase in the UK soon after the launch at 2 PM on 8th November through Mi Store and Xiaomi’s online store in the UK.

Now, a new image posted by the Chinese company reveals that Xiaomi is holding a launch event in the UK on 8th November. The image teases a smartphone having an in-display fingerprint sensor and an infinity symbol which could also be interpreted as “8”. This hints that the company is planning to launch the Mi 8 Pro in the UK. Along with the Mi 8 Pro, we also expect the company to launch a few other smartphones, including the Lite variant of the Mi 8.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro features a 6.21-inch Super AMOLED display having 2248 x 1080 pixels screen resolution with a notch on top. In terms of camera, there are dual 12MP sensors on the back with OIS and optical zoom. On the front side, there’s a 20MP f/2.0 camera sensor housed inside the notch.

The major feature on the Pro variant is that it comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor, which brings convenience for the users to unlock the device. The device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor and comes in 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi, dual-band GPS, dual–SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB OTG, and USB Type-C. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with MIUI, the phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

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Buy Huawei Mate 10 And The Mate 10 Pro At Unbeatable Prices On Giztop

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Buy Huawei Mate 10 Smartphone For Just $399

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Nov 6, 2018

Known for making high-end smartphones that meet the needs of diverse mobile phone users, Huawei launched the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro smartphones in October last year. Both handsets continue to garner popularity among Huawei fans even about a year after hitting the store shelves.

Taking this skyrocketing popularity into consideration, Huawei is now offering the Huawei Mate 10 and the Mate 10 Pro smartphones at unbeatable prices on Giztop. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

Huawei Mate 10

Sporting an extra-large 5.9-inch screen, TFT display with 2560×1440 pixel resolution, the Mate 10 is designed to comfortably fit into your palm. Moreover, the phone offers 18:9 cinema-like screen ratio, making it a great choice for watching your favorite TV series, photos and playing popular games.

The Mate 10 comes with Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor along with 4GB/6GB of RAM for an unparalleled overall experience when it comes to opening and running apps, browsing through the menus, running home screens etc. It facilitates faster Web connection with 4G LTE speed so that you can download apps, stream content and stay connected to social media without any sort of interruption.
While the Mate 10 would normally set you back $599 on online and offline stores, you can now buy it at a heavily discounted price of just $399 on Giztop. In other words, you can save a considerable $200 on this feature-rich phone’s original selling price.

In order to ensure you do not end up missing this opportunity, just head straight to this link and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end. You can choose between black, brown and gold color versions.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro

The Mate 10 Pro is the slightly larger version of the Mate 10 smartphone. It features a bigger 6.0-inch Super AMOLED quad HD display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels with a pixel density of 402 ppi.

Moreover, the device is powered by Huawei’s own Kirin 970 Octa-core processor and it packs a competent Mali-G72 MP12 GPU, under the hood. The Mate 10 Pro comes with 6GB of RAM for an outstanding overall performance in terms of accessing apps, checking menus etc.
The Mate 10 Pro runs on EMUI 8.0-based Android 8.0 Oreo OS and is backed by a robust 4000mAh battery which comes with Ultra Power Saving mode. Furthermore, it houses 20.0MP+12.0MP rear cameras with Leica Certification and an 8.0MP front shooter.

While you’d usually associate a steep price tag with a feature-laden smartphone offering comparable features, the Mate 10 Pro can be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $449. This is a noteworthy drop in the device’s original selling price of $649.

You can visit this link to avail the discount and check out the rest of the specifications of the Huawei Mate 10 Pro smartphone.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus Android 9 Pie OS update brings ‘Hide Notch’ option

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 6, 2018

Amid the massive demand for ‘Hide Notch’ option, HMD Global has made it available again in the new Android 9.0 Pie OS update for Nokia 6.1 Plus. As like of OnePlus, Nokia is also following the same trend to return the option to hide its notch. Although the same feature was available for devices a year ago, after some time it disappeared from devices, now it is again coming back to give users an additional option to hide the notch.

In the new update of Android 9.0 Pie for Nokia 6.1 Plus, HMD Global has added the option to hide it along with new Android version’s native support for notches. Nokia has also added various other optimizations and fixes in the latest update. The update brings all the new features that come along with the Android 9.0 Pie version.

In order to use the Hide the Notch option follow steps below:

You should enable Developer options by going to Settings > About phone and then tapping Build Number to unlock the option.
After unlocking Developer option, head to developer options menu.
Now in Developer options toggle on “Full Bezel” option to hide the notch.
That’s it!

It’s an additional advantage for users who don’t like the notched display.

Additionally, Nokia 6.1 Plus carries a 5.8 inch IPS LCD notched display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 HD+ resolution having an aspect ratio of 19:9. It uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8 GHz with Adreno 509 GPU. It comes with 4GB RAM coupling 64 GB of internal storage.

Read More: Nokia 6.1 will skip beta labs and jump straight to Android Pie

In the camera department, there’s a 16 megapixel + 5 megapixel AI dual cameras on the back, while a 16-megapixel shooter sits on the front for selfies. In connectivity, you will get Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, a USB Type-C port, and 4G VoLTE.

The new update is rolling out and will reach out each unit in the next few days.

How many of you have already received the update?

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Buy Huawei Honor 10 4G Phablet For Just $369.99 On GearBest

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Get 31% Off On Huawei Honor 10 4G Phablet

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Nov 6, 2018

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to get your hands on a big-screen mobile device without spending a lot of money, you might want to take a gander at the Honor 10 4G phablet.
Launched in May this year under the caring wing of Huawei, the Honor 10 is quite an irresistible phablet that you can now buy at a considerably lowered price on GearBest. While a feature-rich phablet would normally set you back a pretty penny, the Honor 10 has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price of just $369.99.

This is a significant 31% reduction in the phablet’s original asking price. As a reasonably priced phablet from a leading brand, the Honor 10 sports a big 5.84 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.

The phablet is housed in a sturdy aluminum frame and features Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection. Under the hood, the Honor 10 packs a powerful Kirin 970 Octa-core 2.36 GHz processor along with an equally competent Mali-G72 MP12 GPU.
You get 4GB of RAM with the Honor 10 phablet that also offers 128GB of non-expandable onboard storage for saving your favorite content. Furthermore, the phablet houses a 16.0MP+20.0MP dual camera module on the back and a 24.0MP front shooter with Face Beauty, Face Detection, and Panorama Shot for selfies.

This dual-SIM phablet runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a robust 3400mAh Lithium-ion Polymer battery. On top of that, the Honor 10 is crammed with useful sensors including the accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, gravity sensor, gyroscope, infrared radiation, and proximity sensor.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount, which will be valid for the blue and black color versions. With 277 pieces of the blue and 286 pieces of the black color versions remaining, the promo is slated to end in 6 days.

Xiaomi now has presence in 82 overseas market

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Nov 6, 2018

At the maiden edition of Chinese International Import Expo held in Shanghai, Lei Jun, founder of Xiaomi, revealed some information related to the company’s quest to go global during trade and investment parallel forum.

He revealed that Xiaomi now has a presence in 82 overseas markets, which is not a small feat considering that the company began its plan for the global presence in the year 2014, four years after Xiaomi was founded in China.

As of the second quarter of 2018, Xiaomi’s international business grew by 150 percent and has successfully entered 82 foreign markets. Among the 82 markets the company is present it, the brand ranks among the top five in about 25 markets.

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Lei Jun further added that the aim to Xiaomi is to bring high-quality products to local consumers with good pricing. The company is also investing to train local teams and manufacture products locally. For instance, 95 percent of Xiaomi’s products in Indonesia are manufactured locally. In India, the company has already established local manufacturing units and has also started investing in startups to develop the overall mobile internet industry.

Once again, Xiaomi beat its rival Samsung to be the leading smartphone brand with most shipments in the Indian market in the third quarter of this year, as per the report from Counterpoint Research. Xiaomi’s overall market share during Q3 2018 comes at 27 percent while Samsung managed to grab 23 percent on market share.

In Indonesia, Xiaomi became the second largest brand for the first time and is leading the sub-$150 segments. It holds 22 percent market share in Indonesia while the leading brand Samsung holds 25 percent market share.

The company continues to expand globally and with gains in the market share in various countries, Xiaomi’s global shipment numbers are also growing. The company reportedly shipped 9.7 percent of all smartphones shipped worldwide during third-quarter this year. Globally, Xiaomi ranks fourth in terms of smartphone shipments having shipped over 34.3 million units in Q3 2018, just behind Samsung, Huawei, and Apple.

Apart from India and Indonesia, the company is also making headway into European markets like Spain where it continues to cause disruption. Xiaomi is now all set to enter the UK later this week and plans to open its store in London on 10th November.

Huawei releases a special water proof case for Mate 20 Pro with underwater camera mode support

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Nov 6, 2018

In a bid to extend the usability of the Mate 20 Pro, Huawei has launched a new special waterproof case with support for Under Water Camera Mode. The new waterproof shell looks professional and is designed for snorkelling. Huawei has priced this useful mod for 599 Yuan and is now available from Vmall in China.

As per the specifications, the new diving protection aka waterproof case is professional grade waterproof with 5m/1h (max) dive. It fulfills all shooting needs underwater at a limited depth for an hour. It also supports Huawei Mate 20 Pro’s Under Water camera Mod making its operation more comfortable and flexible. While shooting, you need not worry about the image quality, as it supports intelligent image adjustment to optimize its quality.

The new mode is not only effective but smart also as it uses water-free touch screen giving you through-eye-window operation. Designwise, the new Huawei diving protection shell is fully sealed with a prominent raised button for convenient operation under water.

Moreover, Huawei Mate 20 Pro is also water and splash resistant but is not effective under the continuous underwater use. For that, you need to buy the Huawei special waterproof case which brings the capability of shooting in little deep waters for an hour. Officially, Mate 20 Pro water resistance is limited up to a maximum of 1.5 meters of depth for 30 minutes.

Additionally, Huawei announced the Mate 20 Pro last week at multiple events across the Globe. It carries all new Kirin 980 with 6GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. Unlike Mate 20, the Pro version carries triple camera shooters of 40 MP f/1.8 wide angle, a 20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle sensor and an 8MP f/2.4 telephoto sensor with OIS. There’s large 6.39 inch 2K+ curved OLED display with an aspect ratio f 19.5:9.

Users can choose between multiple colour options like black, midnight blue, emerald green, pink gold, and twilight. It runs on EMUI 9.0 and hosts 4200 mAh battery.

The new splash screen case is up for grabs for 599 Yuan.

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Realme 3 or 3 Pro likely to support VOOC fast charging technology

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Nov 6, 2018

Before the launch of the Realme 2Pro smartphone in September, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth had confirmed that around two or three Realme phones will hit the Indian market by March 2019. Sheth has now revealed through a recent tweet that an upcoming Realme phone will carry support for VOOC fast charging.

Realme has recently confirmed that it will be the first company to use the upcoming MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. However, what is not known is that whether the Realme 3 or Realme 3 Pro or both devices will be fueled by the new MediaTek SoC. When one of the Realme fans asked whether VOOC charging will be available on upcoming phones from the company. He responded by saying “why not” which indicates that the rapid charging technology will be available on the forthcoming Realme phones.

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— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) November 4, 2018

VOOC charging is OPPO’s proprietary fast charging technology that allow OPPO phones to support 20W fast charging. With the launch of the OPPO Find X Lamborghini Edition, the Chinese manufacturer had introduced Super VOOC charging technology that supports 50W charging. Since Realme is a sub-brand of OPPO, it is very likely that Realme phones at some point will carry support for VOOC charging.

OPPO has launched many phones with VOOC charging technology in China in the recent years. However, the OPPO F9 Pro is the first ever phone in India to support VOOC charging. There is no information available on the specifications of the Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro. Realme may want to make the VOOC charging technology available on the Realme 3 Pro. The Realme 3 series is expected to feature waterdrop notch screen. Like the Realme 2 Pro, the Pro variant of Realme 3 may feature up to 8 GB of RAM.

Read More: Realme India sold over 1 million smartphones during Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale

The Realme phones such as Realme C1, Realme 2 and Realme 2 Pro are available with attractive discounts during on the ongoing festive season sale on Flipkart. Sheth has hinted that the pricing of the Realme phones may increase after the festive season.

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Buy Lenovo Watch X Smart Watch For Just $42.99 On Giztop

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