Honor partners with Netflix for Honor 8X launch

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Nov 3, 2018

Honor has teamed up for Honor 8X launch with the video streaming service, Netflix. Well, it seems interesting as Honor has partnered with the Netflix to provide theatre experience for users. The partnership has led to the pre-installation of the app and is sanctioned to stream upto 1080p resolution. The new changes will take place with the November 2018 software update on the Honor 8X.

The company executive confirms that the new partnership will make the high-end content available for Honor 8X. Even though, they are planning to add a shortcut on the home screen for even closer integration.

Honor 8X’s 6.5-inch FullView display will make the experience more intuitive with an astonishing 91% screen-to-body ratio. Honor’s inbuilt enhancement capabilities provide more explicit videos and images.

On the occasion of Netflix-Honor partnership, Executive of Honor said, “Through this Honor-Netflix partnership, the theatre has become mobile — travelling with users. Our fans can discover something new and amazing by watching from their Honor 8X smartphones. Honor is always determined to provide exceptional capabilities and experiences. By partnering with Netflix, we have once again brought the most cutting-edge technology, features, and style to value-minded consumers.”

The offer is limited to a free one month Netflix subscription.

Additionally, Honor 8X carries a dual camera of 20 megapixels and 2 megapixels on the rear side with a 16-megapixel sensor on the front for selfies. It packs a 64 GB of internal storage coupled with 4 GB of RAM. Honor 8X is powered by a 2.2 GHz octa-core processor with a display of 6.5 inches.

Read More: Honor 8X powered by Kirin 710 SoC launched in India, price starts at Rs. 14,999 ($204)

It measures 160.40 x 76.60 x 7.80 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 175 grams. In connectivity, there’s a WiFi, GPS, USB-OTG, Micro-USB, 3G, and 4G.

Owners of the Honor 8X will soon receive an update packed with Netflix app.

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Get Great Discounts On Two Well-Received Versions Of The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Updated Nov 5, 2018

Xiaomi launched the Mi 8 Lite smartphone in September this year. Much to the delight of the Chinese electronics giant, the phone continues to garner huge popularity among smartphone lovers.

In a bid to give back to its loyal fans, Xiaomi is now offering great discounts on two models of the Mi 8 Lite smartphone.

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

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The Mi 8 Lite version comes with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage along with a slew of other top-end specifications. While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a feature-rich smartphone offering comparable specifications, this model will set you back only $339.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 18% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $412.99. Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can use coupon code MECFZHLZ to save $60 off at the time of checking out.

In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $279.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon. You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will only be valid for a limited period of time.

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

The Mi 8 Lite is an irresistible smartphone, given that it boasts a mammoth 6.26 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution at a pixel density of 403PPI. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE, Octa Core, 2.2GHz, 64-bit processor and it packs an Adreno 512 GPU, under the hood.

This version features 4GB of RAM for advanced multitasking like running a game, video, and apps all at once, and it offers 64GB of internal storage that can further be expanded up to 256GB so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space.
The above-mentioned version would normally set you back $348.99 on offline and online shops, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $291.99 on GeekBuying. On top of that, you can use coupon code JFXSJUWT to get an additional $52 discount and reduce your grand total to only $239.99 before placing your order.

You can head straight to this link to avail this 16% discount on the Mi 8 Lite smartphone before the promo comes to an end. Note that the above-mentioned coupons are also likely to expire soon.

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Samsung on the verge of finalising Galaxy S10 design after R&D phase

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 3, 2018

The Korean giant has started preparing for the Galaxy S10, as the launch time is nearing with each day passing. As per new rumors, it is believed that Samsung has completed the Research and Development process for Galaxy S10, even though they have finalized the design for the device. However, nothing official has been quoted and confirmed by Samsung.

Samsung devices have always remained a hot topic in the rumor mill. The rumors about the Galaxy S10 are here since the launch of Galaxy Note 9. We are continuously getting alleged leaks and rumors about the upcoming flagship device from the Samsung.

Talking about those previous rumors, then Samsung Galaxy S10 is codenamed as ‘beyond’ and its lower model will be budget friendly. It is rumored to carry a 4 GB RAM with a 5.8-inch display. It’s Plus version will fit with the 6.4-inch display having 6/8GB RAM variants. The last but not the least is the 5G compatible version. How can we deny the 5G compatibility in the year 2019, Samsung is also preparing Galaxy S10X with 5G support.

Samsung is expected to carry the 19:9 ratio display across its all models. Further, there will be improved camera sensors of 12 megapixels and a 16-megapixel camera on the rear side. Samsung is speculated to carry a new 5G supported SoC for some markets and in some will come with the Snapdragon 855.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy S10 may offer higher screen space by killing iris scanner

The latest rumor is confirming that Samsung has done all the research and now the device is ready for the next phase. It means now the modeling phase will begin where the design will be verified and then finalized. So, ultimately, the Galaxy S10 is coming towards reality from a paper model.

Well, how many of you are waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S10? Share your expectations via comments below.

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Report: Battery life has declined in the new smartphones than the old ones

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 3, 2018

In the latest report from The Washington Post, it has appeared that the new smartphones have reduced the battery life upon their comparisons with the older counterparts. It is found that all the major manufacturer has reduced the lifespan of smartphone’s battery rather than Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9, iPhone XR and few other devices.

In a detailed battery life tests, The Washington Post journalist, Geoffrey A has found that the popular smartphones on both the iOS and Android ecosystem have witnessed an enormous decline in the battery life in comparison with their predecessors.

Geoffrey A conducted tests with the Google Pixel 3, Apple iPhone XS and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and various other devices. He found that the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 Xl fares well in the battery life test rather than the Pixel 3 and 3XL. Similarly, Apple iPhone XS missed comparison with the iPhone X. The Cupertino giant managed to perform well with the iPhone XR.

The high-end devices such as iPhone XR and Galaxy Note 9 did best in tests and managed to top the chart. Overall, it is found that devices which are larger have better battery life. In the chart above, you can see that some devices did well than older phones.

As apparatus, Geoffrey A used a light meter to measure the brightness level and a script to navigate websites from top to bottom automatically. Finally, he measured the time for how long it took for each device to drain fully. The chart above will give you all the details of every device.

Read More: Ulefone Power 5 with 13000mAh battery official unboxing (video)

Well, it is quite interesting to know that manufacturers are deteriorating the battery life with every new launch. We hope from now on, OEMs start learning ways to increase the battery life rather than just stuffing more and more battery capacity to the device.

What do you think? Did your device’s battery life has performed worse than this? Share your views via comments below.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 And Its Global Version At Heavily Discounted Prices On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 3, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for offering high-end smartphones that meet the varied needs of smartphone users, Xiaomi launched the Mi 8 this year in June. As expected, the phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans.
But much to the chagrin of those living on a tight budget the Mi 8 carries a steep price tag, which the phone’s awe-inspiring features completely justify. In a bid to make the coveted Mi 8 available to cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese electronics giant has collaborated with Giztop, offering two versions of the phone at unbeatable prices.

Xiaomi Mi 8

The Mi 8 sports a mammoth 6.21 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels. The phone is housed in a sturdy 7000 series aluminum frame and has Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection.

While you’d usually associate a steep price tag with a big-screen mobile device, this version of the Mi 8 phone has gone up for sale carrying a considerably reduced price tag of just $359 on Giztop. Note that this version usually sells for $449 on the official online store of GizmoChina.
You can follow this link to check out the other storage options that you can buy without emptying your pocket. The Mi 8 is available in black, blue, gold and white color versions.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Global Version

The global version of the Mi 8 smartphone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood. Furthermore, this model comes with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and offers 64GB/128GB of onboard storage for saving music, photos, apps, and other content.

It houses a 12MP +12MP AI dual camera module on the back and a 20-megapixel front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. The global version model supports English as well as Chinese language and runs on MIUI 10-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS.
The global version of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone draws its juices from a 3400mAh battery which supports Quick Charge 4.0+ 18W fast charging and it features a slew of useful sensors including Infrared face recognition, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, and compass.

The Mi 8 global version with 6GB RAM+64GB ROM would normally set you back $449, buy Xiaomi is offering it at a dropped price on Giztop. As a result, you can buy this variant for just $399. But that’s not all.

The slightly larger version offering 6GB RAM+128GB ROM is available for $429, while it normally sells for $479. You can head straight to this link to take advantage of this time-limited discount.

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The Beelink GT1 MINI TV Box To Go Up For Sale Bearing A Reduced Price Tag Of $73.99 From November 5th

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 3, 2018

If you’re in the market for a feature-rich TV box (set-top box) that lets you watch your favorite TV series, movies and enjoy a wide selection of applications without emptying your pocket, you might want to take a gander at the Beelink GT1. This mini TV box runs on an Android OS just like most of our smartphones, tablets, smart TVs etc.
Aside from enabling the user to stream TV shows, Beelink’s GT1 boasts an impressive array of other features that we normally associate with high-end mini TV boxes. Despite been loaded with top-end specs, the GT1 Mini TV box will set you back just $86.99 on online and offline stores.

But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a TV box, we got good news for you. The Shenzhen-based professional manufacturer of TV boxes and Mini PCs will be offering the GT1 MINI TV Box at a reduced price of just $73.99 on GearBest. This noteworthy price drop will come to fruition on November 5th.

In other words, Beelink is giving cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to get a $13 off on the original selling price of the GT1 MINI TV box. Regrettably, buyers will have the chance to save a considerable amount of money only for a limited period of time as the Flash Sale promo is slated to end on November 11th.
When the Flash Sale comes to an end, the GT1 Mini TV box will not go back to its retail price but will go up for sale bearing a reduced price tag of $79.99 on GearBest, instead. It is worth noting that the above-mentioned price adjustment will have effect after November 11th.

The discount will be valid for the black color version of the GT1 MINI TV Box, which comes with a voice remote. This model features 4GB of DDR4 RAM and offers 64GB of onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space.

Moreover, the GT1 MINI TV Box supports 4K ultra high definition and H.265 decoding. Under the hood, it packs a powerful quad-core Cortex A53 processor along with an equally competent Quad-core ARM G31 MP2 Graphics GPU for an uninterrupted gaming and viewing experience.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out the rest of the specifications of the Beelink GT1 MINI TV box and avail the impending discount.

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless red edition arrives on the official website

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 3, 2018

It’s been a trend with OnePlus devices, that the company introduces a pair of new headphones along with the launch of a new smartphone every time. Similarly, this time also OnePlus released a new version of OnePlus Bullets Wireless black edition along with the OnePlus 6T launch. It is priced for Rs 3,990 on the OnePlus official website.

In addition, today, the Chinese company officially listed red colored OnePlus Bullets Wireless on the website. Along with small changes, it comes with the same price tag of Rs 3,990. The color difference can be seen on the cord which is used to connect the earpieces with the neckband. Although, the neckband carriers same color as like of the black edition.

The release date of the new earphones is not official yet, but somehow it is listed on the website as coming soon.

It is the second alteration of the Bullets Wireless which supports a talk time of 10.5 hours upon a single full charge. OnePlus is advertising its quick charging features which can sustain for 5 hours upon a single 10-minute charge. It uses Qualcomm aptX sound which ensures to preserve sound data to ensure audio quality. The Bullets Wireless contain 9.2mm drivers for a fuller, richer bass experience.

Read More: [Updated: Price] OnePlus launches Type-C Bullets Earphones

In hardware, it features a neckband-style design mettled from memory alloy. There’s an also a separate button and other controls to use it more efficiently. In connectivity, it supports a Bluetooth 4.1 which supports HFP/A2DP/HSP/AVRCP profiles.

Additionally, OnePlus 6T was launched last week with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 on board with 6/8GB RAM. It is available in the US via T-Mobile, Europe, and other Asian countries such as India. It brings water drop 6.41-inch AMOLED display with an on-screen fingerprint sensor.

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Buy One Netbook One Mix Yoga Pocket Laptop For Just $395.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 3, 2018

If you’re a frequent traveler who fancies carrying a laptop during your business trips, the One Netbook One Mix Yoga Pocket laptop might just fill the bill. Although it looks like a supermini laptop at first glance, the One Netbook One Mix Yoga is loaded with top-end specs that make it quite compelling.
More importantly, you don’t need to break the bank to get your hands on the One Netbook One Mix Yoga Pocket laptop as it has now gone up for sale carrying a discounted price tag on GeekBuying. As if that weren’t enough, you can even extend this discount by using a specific coupon that we’ll reveal shortly.

The feature-rich One Netbook One Mix Yoga Pocket laptop usually sells for $583.99 on online and offline stores, but you can now buy it a considerably lowered price of $445.99 on GeekBuying. But if this 24% reduction in the laptop’s steep retail price doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code LCNYCSEP to get an extra discount while checking out.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $144 and bring your already reduced grand total further down to just $395.99 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button. The One Netbook One Mix Yoga is quite an irresistible laptop at this price, given that it sports a 7-inch IPS (1920×1200 pixels ) that can capable degrade contrast and view angles in sunlight conditions.

Furthermore, the laptop is powered by an Intel Cherry Trail x5-Z8350, Quad Core, up to 1.92GHz processor and it adopts the Intel HD Graphic Gen8 GPU, under the hood. It comes with 8GB of DDR3 RAM to facilitate multitasking like running your games, photos, and apps simultaneously.

The One Netbook One Mix Yoga offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space. Moreover, this feature-rich laptop runs on Microsoft Windows 10 OS, which features the Edge Web browser and brings back the coveted Start Menu from Windows 7.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount without wasting time. Note that the promo is slated to come to an end in 7 days.

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Buy UMIDIGI Z2 Pro 4G Phablet For Only $319.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 3, 2018

After floating around the rumor mill for a long time, UMIDIGI’s hotly-anticipated flagship, the Z2 Pro was finally made available to the public this year in August. Much to the delight of UMIDIGI fans, the Z2 Pro boasts an impressive array of features that make it an irresistible phablet.

UMIDIGI Z2 Pro
A feature-rich mobile device from a popular manufacturer would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores and as a result, those living on a tight budget fail to get their hands on these devices. But it looks like UMIDIGI is bent on changing that.

The Shenzhen-based Mobile Phone firm is offering its recently launched Z2 Pro phablet at a heavily discounted price on GearBest. Keeping in line with that, you can now buy the UMIDIGI-branded phablet at a lowered price of just $319.99 on the popular Chinese electronics online store.

This is a noteworthy 33% drop in the phablet’s original asking price. But before we shed more light on this discount, let us take a gander at the Z2 Pro phablet’s top-end specs and awe-inspiring features.

The Z2 Pro sports a mammoth 6.2-inches IPS, FHD+ multi-touch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The device is housed in a full metal frame which is further augmented with a 2.5D curved glass screen.

As a phablet, the Z2 Pro packs a powerful MediaTek Helio P60 MT6771 processor along with an equally competent ARM Mali G72 MP3 800MHz GPU, under the hood. It comes with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of onboard storage (expandable up to 256GB).

On the photography front, the Z2 Pro phablet houses a 16.0MP+8.0MP dual camera module on the back and 16.0MP+8.0MP front-mounted cameras with Face Beauty, Face Detection, and Panorama Shot for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. The dual-SIM phablet runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a non-removable 3550mAh battery.

If the UMIDIGI Z2 Pro phablet has grabbed your attention, you can follow this link to check out its full specifications and avail the discount. With only 95 remaining, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

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Pre-Order Bakeey M30 And Bakeey NY01 Smartwathces At Unbeatable Prices On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 3, 2018

Staying fit today is important than ever before, given that we usually tend to live in denial when it comes to our health. Fitness purists, on the other hand, prefer keeping fit by walking, running and doing various other activities that help them lead a healthier lifestyle.
In order to monitor these activities and keep a track of your health, people are buying fitness gadgets like smartwatches and fitness bands. However, these devices normally come bearing steep price tags.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a cost-effective smartwatch that does a lot more than just monitoring your activities, we got good news for you. Bakeey is now offering two of its well-received smartwatches — the Bakeey M30 and the Bakeey NY01 at unbeatable prices on Banggood.

Bakeey M30 Smart Watch

Marketed as the big screen pressure smart bracelet, the M30 is a multi-functional, intelligent smartwatch that monitors your blood pressure, heart rate and sleep. While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a feature-rich smartwatch, the Bakeey M30 is currently up for pre-order at a reduced price of just $13.99.
You can choose between 4 eye-catching color versions including black, blue, red and purple. On the downside, there were only 100 pieces remaining for this promo, which is slated to end on November 7th. You can follow this link to avail the discount.

Bakeey NY01 Fitness Tracker Smart Watch

If you’re looking for a smart, fashionable sports watch that boasts an impressive array of features like the multi-sport mode, heart rate monitoring, calorie tracker etc, you might want to take a look at the Bakeey NY01 smartwatch. More importantly, you can now pre-order this Bakeey-branded fitness band at a reduced price of just $14.99 on Banggood.
This is a noteworthy 63% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $39.99. On the downside, the discount will only be valid for the first 50 pieces. The next 500 pieces will sell for $22.99; while the remaining 1000 pieces will set you back $33.99.

You can choose between the black and white color version. If the Bakeey NY01 has stirred your interest, you can follow this link to check out its full specification and take advantage of the discount.

If your order exceeds $39.99, you’d be eligible to get the product shipped to you for free. Regrettably, the promo will be valid for a limited period of time.

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Buy Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 For Only $399.98 On LightInTheBox

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 3, 2018

Those who fancy keeping their surrounding spanking clean all the time usually end up spending a lot of money on high-end vacuum cleaners. If you’re in the market for a cost-effective vacuum cleaner that can effectively handle this arduous task, we got good news for you.

Xiaomi’ smart home ecosystem now comprises a new generation of roborock Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner, which boasts an impressive array of features including 2 in 1 Sweep and Mop. More importantly, this highly intelligent home cleaning appliance has now gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag on LightInTheBox.

Before we delve further into the aforesaid discount, let us take a gander at the awe-inspiring features that make the second-generation model a powerful robot vacuum cleaner. Manufactured one of Xiaomi’s hardware partners Roborock, the Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2nd Generation can not only sweep the floor but also polish it with its mopping pad.

Aside from boasting a few upgrades, the second generation of the Xiaomi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner retains same functions like the first-gen model which featured the Mijia label. The new model comes with LDS (Laser Distance Sensor) that helps the vacuum cleaner to scan its surrounding 360 degrees, a whopping 1800 times per second in order to determine the interiors of your house.

On top of that, the Xiaomi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2nd Generation features a three-dimensional vacuum cleaning system that ensures it doesn’t leave dust, debris, granule, or any other wastes behind. Moreover, the device can be controlled remotely using the APP remote control and it is backed by a robust 5200mAh Li-ion battery which delivers an impressive 2.5 hours cleaning for a 250sq.m house on a single charge.

While you’d usually associate a steep price tag with a powerful vacuum cleaner that provides comparable features, the international version of the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 can now be yours at a dropped price of just $$399.98 on LightInThe Box. This is a significant 47% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $757.89.

You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of this discount, which will be valid for the white color version of the Xiaomi-branded vacuum cleaner. Note that the promo is slated to end soon.

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CHUWI Hi9 Plus, amazing lightweight tablet below $200 now on pre-order on AliExpress

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 2, 2018

Chuwi first unveiled its latest tablet the Hi9 Plus tablet last month at the Hong Kong exhibition. The Chuwi Hi9 Plus is an Android tablet with stylus and keyboard. The product was also showcased on the company’s official Facebook page. One major selling point of the tablet is its lightweight as a result of its body made from aluminium alloy.

The Chuwi Hi9 Plus features a full texture of metal integrated body with a thickness of 8.1mm. The tablet weighs just 500g which CHuwi says is 22g lighter than the lightest Microsoft Surface series model- the Surface Go. Apart from the thin body, the Chuwi Hi9 Plus equally packs an impressive specs lineup with a MediaTek Helio X27 chipset at the forefront. The device sports a 10.8-inch screen with a resolution of 2560*1660 pixels. The device comes with 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of storage onboard. The storage can be expanded up to 128GB. Perhaps, more astonishing is the 7000mAh battery onboard which offers up to 15 days of standby time despite the slim build. Other features include 4G LTE, dual SIM

The Hi9 Plus tablet is priced at just $199 and considering the lightweight, elegance and impressive hardware, the tablet could easily pass for the best lightweight tablet below $200. CHUWI Hi9 Plus is currently on pre-order on Aliexpress 11,11 promotion with up to 33% discount. In addition, Chuwi is also doing an 11,11 giveaway where 50 lucky fans will win 50 Hi-dock charging station.

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) India pricing leaked via company’s website ahead of official launch

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Jeet

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Nov 2, 2018

Last month, at a launch event in Malaysia, South Korean giant Samsung launched its premium mid-range smartphone — Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). The company had said that the phone will make its way to the Indian market in the month of November.

Recently, we reported that the company is expected to launch the Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone in the Indian market on 4th November, which seems in-line with the company’s earlier statement. Now, ahead of the phone’s launch in India, it’s pricing has leaked online.

Samsung India’s official website’s source code reveals that the Galaxy A9 (2018) could be priced at Rs. 39,000 which roughly converts to $534. The pricing is for the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model. To compare, it was unveiled with a European pricing of €599 (approximately $682).

For those who are unaware, the new Galaxy A9 is first of its kind smartphone which features a quad-camera setup on the back. The phone’s rear camera setup includes a 24-megapixel camera with f/1.7 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture.

On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 24-megapixel camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling. The phone features a taller 6.3-inch AMOLED display with 2220 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 18.5:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm mid-range Snapdragon 660 processor. The phone comes in two variants — one featuring 6GB RAM while the other variant packs 8GB RAM. Both models come with 128GB of internal storage and support for expandable storage with a microSD card.

While the phone supports Face Unlock feature, it also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. Coming to the software, the handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Samsung’s Experience UX. The phone is powered by a 3,800mAh battery with support for fast charging.

Lava Z81 with 5.7-inch HD+ display and Helio A22 SoC launched in India

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Jeet

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Nov 2, 2018

Lava has added a new smartphone to its portfolio of Z-range of devices with the introduction of Lava Z81 in the Indian market. It will be available in two color options — Black and Gold and will be available for purchase through major online retailers such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal, as well as offline stores across the country.

The phone is announced in two variants — 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM. However, only the 3GB RAM variant is currently launched, priced at Rs. 9,499 which roughly converts to $130. To those who purchase the phone before 31st January 2019, the company is offering free one-time screen replacement.

The highlight of the Lava Z81 is that it comes with an AI-based ‘Studio Mode’ on the front as well as rear cameras for portrait photography. It can be used to apply lighting effects like Splash, Stage Light, Stage Light Mono, and more.

The Lava Z81 features a 5.7-inch IPS display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution, 282PPI pixel density, and 18:9 aspect ratio. Additionally, the display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top.

Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek’s Helio A22 quad-core processor clocked at 2GHz. It is paired with either 2GB or 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It comes with a 13-megapixel camera sensor and an LED flash on both, the rear side as well as the front side.

Read More: Infinix Hot S3X launched with display notch, 16MP selfie camera and Rs. 9,999 pricing in India

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS + GLONASS. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

Huawei responds to the Mate 20 Pro’s screen-related issues

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Jeet

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Nov 2, 2018

Huawei recently launched its Mate 20 Pro flagship smartphone in China and soon after the device went on sale, users started complaining about the issues related to the phone’s display. Many users are complaining about an issue which shows yellowish or greenish spots on the edge of the display.

It appears when the background is dark grey or in some cases when it’s whiteish. If your device is affected, you’ll see yellowish or greenish color around the display’s edges under weak lighting. What earlier seemed like a minor issue affecting a few users, has now escalated as the number of affected users keep growing.

With the number of users affected by the issue increasing, the Chinese manufacturer has finally responded. In a statement, Huawei said:

The Mate 20 Pro uses an industry-leading flexible OLED screen featuring special design curved edges for an enhanced visual experience and holding comfort. This may lead to slight discolouration when viewed from different angles. In extremely dim lighting conditions, when the screen brightness is too low, or when using dark wallpapers, these differences can be exaggerated. If the colour cast affects your normal use, take your phone to an authorized Customer Service Center for assistance.

Some reports suggest that the shift becomes more prominent over time and speculate that the issue is related to the glue that Huawei uses for the display, and hence many are calling it ‘#gluegate’. However, the company has not acknowledged this.

It seems that the company is trying to avoid taking responsibility by saying that it’s a normal color shift that appears under specific conditions. However, it’s pretty clear that the issue is much bigger than what the company is saying.

The issue doesn’t seem to be related to color shifting because not all users are affected by this. Many users have pointed out that the issue appears on the device that comes with a display panel from LG Display while the units packing BOE’s display panel are fine.

While the company mentions that those who are unhappy with the screen seek help from Huawei’s service centers, it has not specified what steps it’ll take to fix the issue or if the company will fix the issue or replace the device. We just hope that Huawei is currently reviewing the matter and address this matter soon.

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Samsung Galaxy F name for foldable phone tipped; Details surface ahead of next week’s rumored preview

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 2, 2018

Samsung will be holding the Samsung Developers Conference 2018 on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8. The South Korean company’s first foldable phone is expected to get showcased behind closed doors for select audience including investors. Fresh information coming from South Korea reveals that the company may call it Galaxy F. The letter F could refer to foldable.

It is speculated that SM-F900U is the model number of the Samsung Galaxy F foldable smartphone. The company is reportedly testing the smartphone in the U.S. with software build F900USQU0ARJ5. Variants such as SM-F900F and SM-F900N could belong to the European and Asian regions of the Galaxy F foldable phone. This indicates that the smartphone will be made available in the global markets.

The smartphone is tipped to feature a primary display of 7.3 inches and a secondary screen of 4.6 inches. When folded, the larger display that remains in the inside with become inactive. However, its contents could be visible on the secondary smaller screen on the outside. This shows that the Galaxy F foldable phone could be used a tablet as well as a smartphone.

To prevent any possibilities of damage caused due to folding mechanism, the Galaxy F’s hinge is equipped with a gear that allows the phone to fold slowly. Also, there will be some amount of space between the two halves of the inner display to avoid any direct impact.

The South Korean manufacturer will reportedly produce 1 million units of the smartphone in the first year. Its mass production is expected to start by this month. As of this writing, there is no information available on its specifications. Rumors have it that the Galaxy F may carry an inbuilt storage of 512 GB.

There is no concrete evidence available on the launch of the Galaxy F smartphone. Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S10 series at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February 2019. The Galaxy F may get unveiled after the launch Galaxy S10 phones.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy S10 may offer higher screen space by killing iris scanner

Samsung has been working on its first foldable phone since many years and finally its arrival seems near. Flex Pai by Royole Technologies that was announced earlier this week has bagged the title of world’s first foldable smartphone. Apart from Samsung, many major brands like Huawei, Lenovo and LG are also rumored to be announced their foldable phones in 2019.

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Lenovo Z5 Pro vs Nokia 7.1 Plus vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 2, 2018

In a smartphones world which struggles to be innovative, upper midrange phones under €300 are slowly conquering the market as they allow saving money even though they provide amazing performances. Lenovo Z5 Pro was unveiled yesterday as the cheapest slider phone ever, and the fact that the company launched a so innovative device with upper-midrange specs should make you realize how much important midrange devices are now. In this comparison, we will compare it with Nokia 7.1 Plus (known as Nokia X7 in China) and Xiaomi Pocophone F1, two other upper-midrange devices with an awesome quality-price ratio.

Lenovo Z5 Pro vs Nokia 7.1 Plus vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1

	Lenovo Z5 Pro	Nokia 7.1 Plus	Xiaomi Pocophone F1
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	155.1 x 73 x 9.3 mm	154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm, 178 grams	155.5 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm, 180 grams
DISPLAY	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.18 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 408 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.18 inches, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 403 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, ZUI 10	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI 9.6
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 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 16 + 24 MP f/1.8 Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 12 + 13 MP f/1.8 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3350 mAh Fast Charging	3500 mAh Fast Charging 18W	4000 mAh, Fast Charging 9V / 2A (Quick Charge 4.0)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, slider design	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, infrared face unlock

Design

Probably you already understood which device wins the design comparison. It is the Lenovo Z5 Pro as it features an innovative slider design. Given that the front camera and sensors are included into a pop-up slider, the display reaches almost 100 percent of screen-to-body ratio without even needing a notch. It has a bigger display than its opponents even though its overall dimensions are not higher. At the second place, there is Nokia 7.1 Plus with its glass and metal design, while Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is definitely one of the less attracting devices because it has a classic polycarbonate design which the company opted for in order to cut costs.

Display

Lenovo Z5 Pro is again the winner when it comes to the quality of the display. It is the only to feature a Super AMOLED panel with richer colors, which also integrates an in-display fingerprint reader. Further, it does not have a notch and it is fully borderless: these qualities make it even more comfortable despite it is the biggest display of the trio.

Hardware & Software

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 wins the hardware challenge because it has a flagship-level hardware which has nothing to envy to the best phones in the market. It comes with a powerful Snapdragon 845 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM, and it is the perfect smartphone for gaming and for the most demanding activities. Lenovo Z5 Pro and Nokia 7.1 Plus are at the same level with their upper-midrange hardware side, but only the latter has a micro SD slot. While Lenovo Z5 Pro and Xiaomi Pocophone F1 have customized UIs (ZUI an MIUI), Nokia 7.1 Plus is part of the Android One program with a stock UI and faster updates.

Camera

The camera department I like more is the one of Lenovo Z5 Pro with four cameras in total. But, at least on the paper, Nokia 7.1 Plus seems to have a better rear camera than Lenovo Z5 Pro, so consider this if you do not care so much about selfies. Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is the most disappointing one when it comes to cameras.

Read More: Lenovo Z5 Pro slider design phone with screen fingerprint reader, quad cameras, Snapdragon 710 is official

Battery

With the biggest battery boasting a capacity of 4000 mAh, Xiaomi Pocophone F1 surely has a much longer battery life than Lenovo Z5 Pro and Nokia 7.1 Plus. It is one of the longest lasting flagship phones and the battery is its main advantage alongside its processor.

Price

The device I would personally pick is Xiaomi Pocophone F1 with its €300/$342 global price (appr.), a wonderful hardware side, and a long-lasting battery. But if you care about having a good design and a great camera, then you should not grab a unit of this device and choose Nokia 7.1 Plus or Lenovo Z5 Pro instead, which carry a price tag of about €300/$342 and €250/$285 respectively (in China).

Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Vivo V11 Pro vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1: PROs and CONS

Lenovo Z5 Pro

PROs

Slider design and high stb ratio
Nice hardware
Nice cameras
Best display

CONS

Thick and heavy

Nokia 7.1 Plus

PROs

Good hardware
Amazing cameras
Android One
Good battery life

CONS

Nothing special

Xiaomi Pocophone F1

PROs

Best hardware
Infrared face recognition
Affordable price
Big battery

CONS

Polycarbonate design

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite pricing for Europe leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 2, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite smartphone was made available for the first outside of China in markets like Ukraine and France. However, Xiaomi did not confirm on the pricing of the Mi 8 Lite for these markets. Popular tipster Roland Quandt has shared key information on the pricing of the smartphone for the European markets.

According to Quandt, the Mi 8 Lite would be available in some European countries such as Germany, Czech Republic and Austria in the next few days. Depending on the country, the handset may arrive in 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage or 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant. These models are expected to be respectively priced at 279 euros (~$318) and 319 euros (~$363).

Apart from Europe, the Mi 8 Lite is also expected to release in other global markets. The Mi 8 Lite smartphone features a 6.26-inch notched display that produces Full HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 660 chipset is present under the hood of the device.

For capturing selfies, the Mi 8 Lite has a frontal shooter of 24-megapixel. The back panel of the phone is fitted with 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera system. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The rapid charging technology enabled 3,350mAh battery is present inside the Mi 8 Lite.

Read More: Xiaomi to launch new product on November 6; Redmi Note 6 tipped to debut

In China, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has arrive in models like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$203), 1699 Yuan (~$246) and 1,999 Yuan (~$290). The Mi 8 Lite was announced alongside the Mi 8 Pro flagship phone. Both devices are the first smartphones from the company to sport color gradient options. The Mi 8 Lite is available in China in colors such Dream Blue, Twilight Gold and Black.

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Xiaomi Necklace Bluetooth Earphone Youth Version launched for 169 yuan (~$25)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 2, 2018

Xiaomi has launched a new trimmed down version of its Bluetooth collar earphone which was first launched earlier this year. The device comes with a semi in-ear design which makes it comfortable and lighter to wear and a cheaper price tag. It also features a durable battery that offers several hours of music playback and has support for fast charging.

The semi-in-ear design of the Xiaomi Necklace Bluetooth headphone youth edition guarantees some comfort when worn. The part of the collar which comes in contact with the neck of the wearer is made of soft rubber with high elasticity. It is comfortable to clamp to the neck and it is not slippery. It can also be worn without applying any form of pressure as a result of the flexible body. The flexibility also ensures the fragile circuit board and battery inside the earphone are protected.

With such materials on the body, the Mi Necklace Bluetooth Headset comes lightweight, weighing just 35g. The gains of having this device also lie in the internals apart from the solid build. The Mi Bluetooth Collar Headset comes with a wonderful combination of composite diaphragm + large moving-coil acoustic technology to co-resonate under the action of magnetism and electricity. The dynamics at play ensures the sound output is rich and robust. The battery is also said to deliver up to 7 hours of continuous playback with just 1 hour of charge.

The device is available in Classic Black and a new Orange variant which is known as Fashion Orange. It comes with a 169 yuan (~$25) price tag and will be on presale from November 1-November 11 via Xiaomi Mall, Jingdong, Tmall, Xiaomi home and other online channels. Outside China, the sleek headset is also on presale on GearBest.

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

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 2, 2018

Vivo had launched the Vivo X21 smartphone equipped with Snapdragon 660 chipset and in-display fingerprint scanner in March this year. Fresh images of a new variant of the phone called Vivo X21s have been leaked. Moreover, the entire specifications of the smartphone have been listing on China Telecom website along with its pricing. The carrier listing of the phone also states that it will be releasing soon in the home market.

The Vivo X21s images show that the smartphone will arriving with an in-screen fingerprint reader and a waterdrop notch. In comparison, the Vivo X21 phone that was unveiled earlier this year featured a larger notch on its display.

The display of the Vivo X21s is surrounded by slim bezels except for the slightly thick chin. One of the images also reveal that the X21s has a model number of V1814. The smartphone is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS with FunTouch OS UI placed over it. The Snapdragon 660 chipset with a clocking speed of 1.95 GHz powers the smartphone along with 6 GB of RAM.

Vivo is yet to confirm on the existence of the Vivo X21s smartphone. However, its V1814A/T model number have been already spotted with full specifications on China’s TENAA telecom authority. Also, the handset has appeared on the website of China Telecom with its entire specs, pricing and release date.

According to the China Telecom listing of Vivo X21s, the handset features a plastic body. The waterdrop notched screen of the phone produces Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It includes a 3,330mAh battery, but there is no confirmation on whether it carries support for rapid charging.

In terms of optics, the smartphone is equipped with a vertical dual camera setup with 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors. For capturing selfies, the handset features an 8-megapixel camera inside its notch.

Read More: Vivo V9 Pro 4GB RAM variant is now available for purchase in India

The Vivo X21s is listed in two colors such as Millennium Pink and Starry Night Black on China Telecom’s website. The listing reveals that the smartphone will be hitting the market on Nov. 15. If the date is true, Vivo may announce the smartphone in the next few days. The handset is expected to cost 2,798 Yuan (~$405) in China.

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