Samsung reportedly in talks with Xiaomi’s Wintech to manufacture Galaxy phones for China

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Sep 29, 2018

There are rumours that Samsung is in talks that would see it outsource the production of the firm’s mid-range and low-end Galaxy phones in China. The Korean giant is reportedly in talks with Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) Wintech, the company responsible for the manufacture of Xiaomi’s phones. If a deal is sealed, Wintech would be responsible

Reports have it that company execs of Samsung’s mobile business led by Executive Vice President Roh Tae-moon visited China’s Wintech to discuss the possibility of manufacturing Samsung phones at Wintech’s factory. A deal would see Samsung phones bearing the company’s logo but manufactured by Wintech. Of course, the models will have to meet Samsung’s quality standards.

This move could be as a result of the company’s declining market share in China. Such a move could also result in Samsung models becoming competitively priced since parts will be sourced locally. It would also reduce the manufcaturing cost Samsung incurs while it diverts its attention to planning a recovery pathway for its Chinese business. However, Samsung is yet to confirm if a deal is on the way. The company did acknowledge, though, that it has been considering introducing the ODM system not only in China but also in other countries when needed.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 handled in latest leaked picture

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 29, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will certainly launch packing a sliding design as we have seen on several leaks. Yet another set of leaked images of the Mix 3 has appeared online to once again reaffirm the design. The design deviates entirely from that of the previous gen models and instead will have a higher screen to body ratio than the previous trio of Mi Mix, Mix 2 and 2s.

The leaked picture has all its edges blurred, perhaps to mask the buttons at the sides. Apart from the power and volume buttons, the Mix 3 is said to come with a dedicated Xiao AI button and the picture shows the Xiao AI button settings page on the phone’s screen. This same page had leaked recently with the details emerging that the button can be used to wake up the device on a single press. The button can also be used in the same way as the Bixby smart assistant button on Samsung phones. Users can ask Xiao AI any question by pressing and holding the button. Users can also customize the action of double-pressing the button to any shortcut of their choice.

There is equally a GIF image which demonstrates the speed at which the on-screen fingerprint unlocks the device and also the ease with which the Mi Mix 3 can be slid open. The GIF image is similar to a leaked video purported to be of the Mi Mix 3 that appeared a couple of weeks back.

Since the Mix 3 will utilise a full-screen notch-less design, the selfie camera, earpiece and other sensors will be on the slider. We may have to wait until the device is officially unveiled to find out the complete details of how the slider works. And also to find answers to questions like if calls can be taken when the slider is closed or we’ll need to slide open to make or receive calls.

The Mi Mix 3 is expected to pack a Snapdragon 845 chipset with 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM variants. The model will have a dual camera setup at the rear with a 20MP main camera with OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) and EIS (Optical Image Stabilisation). It is also likely to come with support for wireless charging and pricing is expected to start at 3799 Yuan (~$552).

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Elephone A6 to launch October: Packs triple rear cameras, Helio P60 & Gradient finish

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 29, 2018

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Elephone, has a new phone launching soon. The phone will be officially known as the Elephone A6. Elephone has sent us some details about the phone including an official render.

Based on the render, the Elephone A6 will come with a waterdrop notched display, triple rear cameras, and will have a gradient design just like the Elephone A5. Elephone has also revealed that the phone will come with MediaTek’s Helio P60 processor.

The Elephone A6 will be unveiled at the Hong Kong Global Resources Mobile Electronics Exhibition. Elephone will be at hall 1 booth 1K26 and will have some of its other products on display such as the Elephone PX which has dual pop-up cameras, the Elephone Soldier rugged smartphone which has an IP68 rating and a 5000mAh battery, the Elephone A4 and up to 25 other products.

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Samsung Galaxy A6s tipped as the actual name of Galaxy P30

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 29, 2018

Samsung SM-G6200 smartphone has recently surfaced on TENAA, the telecom regulatory body from China. Earlier leaks have claimed that the Samsung SM-G6200 may debut as Galaxy P30. However, a recent report had revealed that the rumored Galaxy P-series has been axed and the Galaxy P30 may launch as a Galaxy A series phone. Exclusive information coming PhoneArena reveals that the SM-G6200 will be debuting as Galaxy A6s.

The publication has revealed that the handset will be carrying the Galaxy A6s moniker in all the Asian markets where it will be debuting including China. The focus market for the upcoming Galaxy A6s, Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy A9 Pro (2018) will be China where Samsung’s market share went down to 0.8 percent in Q4 2017.

As far as international release of the smartphone is concerned, it may carry a different moniker in order to differentiate from the Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ smartphones. It is speculated that the Galaxy A9 Pro (2018) and Galaxy A6s phones may debut together on Oct. 11. The sales of these phones are expected to begin soon after their launch. As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the Galaxy A6s.

The Samsung SM-G6200 TENAA listing only contains its images. Only few specs of the phone such as 5.98-inch display, 3,300mAh battery and 156.14 x 76.8 x 8.39mm dimensions have surfaced on China’s certification site. The entire specifications of the phone are expected to surface in the next few days. The TENAA images of the phone have revealed that it is equipped with an 18.5:9 Infinity Display, vertical dual camera and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2018) concept image by All About Samsung

Read More: Samsung Galaxy Watch Golf Edition announced, starts at ~$360

As far as Galaxy A9 Pro (2018) is concerned, it is rumored to arrive as a premium phone with Infinity Display of 6.28 inches, Snapdragon 660 chipset, 3,720mAh battery and Sony IMX576 24-megapixel selfie camera. The USP of the phone will be quad camera setup that will include 24-megapixel main sensor, 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with a field of view of 120 degrees, 10-megapixel zoom camera and another zoom camera of 5-megapixel.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6, 6A, and Redmi 5 Plus (Global) receiving MIUI 10 stable update

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 29, 2018

After such a long wait, the Chinese manufacturer, Xiaomi is rolling out the stable MIUI 10 update to Redmi 6, 6A, Redmi 5 Plus global version and the Redmi Note 5 in India. The update is currently not available via the OTA (Over-the-Air), although, users can download OTA update.zip file from the official Xiaomi website to manually upgrade the device.

Xiaomi posted the official confirmation about the update via its official @miuirom Twitter handle. It also mentioned about the Redmi 5 Plus and Redmi Note 5 devices which have already received the MIUI 10 Stable ROM update a few days ago. Today, the owners of the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro received the latest MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM.

Many changes are present in the latest MIUI 10 along with the new User Interface. It brings AI portrait mode to the single front camera with the Hindi language support in Mi Apps. Xiaomi has added some new natural sounds to the MIUI 10 with a significant revamp for the Clock and Notes app. Here’s a full changelog if the MIUI 10 update:

Changelog: Redmi 6/6A Redmi 5A and Redmi 5 Plus MIUI 10 Update

Full View Experience

Designed for full screen experience
All-new UI is tailored for full screen devices and lets
the content take the front stage.

Other improvements and optimizations

Al brings Portrait mode to single front camera
devices! Blur the background on your portrait shots
and look as gorgeous as you feel
Other system apps (including Clock and Notes) got
major revamp too.

Mi Apps

New Supported Hindi in Mi Apps(07-17)

Xiaomi has already rolled out the MIUI 10 Stable Global ROM update to various devices such as Mi 6, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi 5, Note 5 Pro and few others. In China, Xiaomi has already given the update to most of the latest Xiaomi devices in China.

Users of the Xiaomi Redmi 6, 6A, Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5 can download the respective update packages from Xiaomi Website.

Update: The OTA update for Redmi 6 and 6A has also started to roll out, it weighs over 256MB in size for Redmi 6 in India.

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Huawei announces limited big discounts of up to 1000 yuan for China’s National day holiday

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 29, 2018

Huawei yesterday announced a plethora of discount offers for its models on the official Huawei flagship store on Tmall. The discount offers are only for a limited time (September 29 to October 7) and will see selected models getting price cuts as much as 1000 yuan. The participating models include the Honor Note 10, Honor 9i, and Honor V10 and several other Huawei devices like headsets, power banks, selfie sticks etc.

The Kirin 970-powered midrange Honor V10 received the biggest slash in its price. The 6GB + 64GB variant received a 1000 yuan price cut to sell for 1999 yuan, down from 2999 yuan. The 4GB+64GB version of the Honor V10 also got a 600 yuan cut in its price and is on offer for just 1899 yuan. Further, the 6GB+128GB version received a 500 yuan price cut, offered for 2799 yuan. The variant is also bundled with a free random gift of a speaker, headphone, protective case and other gifts. Finally, the 8GB+128GB version got a 1000 yuan price cut and an additional 180 yuan coupon, coming down to 3119 yuan.

The Honor Note 10 also received a 100 yuan price cut bringing the price down to 2699 yuan. The Honor 9i 4GB+64GB variant equally gets a 100 yuan limited time price cut to retail for 1299 yuan with a free headphone. While the 4GB+128GB variant was on offer for 1599 yuan. In addition, Huawei also promised to dole out a free data cable each to the top 30,000 consumers who placed orders on the day the promotion commenced which is September 29.

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Some iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have a charging problem

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 29, 2018

The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are two of the new iPhones announced earlier this month. Both phones are now on sale around the globe. However, some users have discovered a charging issue affecting the new iPhones.

These owners have discovered that when they plugged in their phone to charge with the wired charger, it didn’t charge until they had to wake up the screen. Some users said they had to flip the cable before it began to charge.

Popular YouTuber, Lewis Hilsenteger of Unbox Therapy was notified of the issue and decided to confirm. Of the eights iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max units he got his hands on, only one of them isn’t suffering from the issue. One iPhone XS Max didn’t even wake up even after pushing the power button while another didn’t charge at all even after waking up the phone. You can head to his channel to watch the video.

A thread created on the Apple Community website has a long list of people suffering from the charging issue. Most have said the issue only comes up when the display has gone off for more than five seconds. So if the screen is on and you plug it in, it won’t charge.

There is a suggested fix that says users should turn on the “USB Accessories” feature under “Face ID and Passcode” settings. However, the fix doesn’t seem to be working for everyone. Some have also taken their phone in for a replacement but the replacement units are also suffering from the same issue. So getting a replacement will do you no good.

Apple hasn’t issued an official statement yet. The problem is probably software-related and an update will likely be pushed out to fix it.

Report: Huawei and OPPO phones cheat by detecting benchmark apps by name for higher scores

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 29, 2018

Benchmark apps are supposed to be reference points for comparison of smartphones which fall in the same category. Although there has always been the caveat that the result doesn’t always depict how the smartphones would perform in daily use but they are often relied upon by intending buyers who seek models that offer better performance based on benchmark score.

Quite unfortunately, benchmark apps have been the target of most Chinese phone manufacturers who have been accused and even confirmed to cheat. Huawei was earlier accused by Anandtech of cheating and once again further evidence has been adduced to show that Huawei and OPPO target benchmark apps by name. The team of analysts at First Post claimed to have subjected a couple of Huawei phones, including Honor phones and OPPO phones alongside the Realme models to benchmark test using public and private benchmark apps. The data obtained invariably confirmed what had been known before, that Huawei and OPPO tend to cheat benchmark apps. This they do by optimising their phone’s software to recognise benchmark apps by their names and thus run at optimal performance. This, in turn, results in the phones achieving higher scores in benchmark apps. For the avoidance of doubt, the public apps are those that can be downloaded on Google Play Store. On the other hand, the private apps were provided by the app creations and usually carry different names from their real names.

The most likely explanation for this is that when a known benchmark app is recognised as running, CPU throttling which is supposed to idle the cores to their minimum frequency when there’s no workload seems not to function. Thus, the phone’s CPU runs at its maximum clock speed. In one of the tests, one of the phones even got too hot to continue working while running the public benchmark app.

Well, except a superior argument is adduced by the phone makers, this looks to be the true situation. But is this really cheating? Sure, it is but smartphone manufacturers have argued that the act can’t really be called cheating since they all want their models to be at their best when tested. In addition, the maximum clock frequency of the chipset onboard the smartphones are not in anyway increased more than their stated maximums. Huawei and OPPO also claimed that the AI engine on their phones automatically puts the phone in the high-performance mode when it detects tough loads.

Hot Topic: Don’t You Judge A Smartphone By Its Benchmark, Be Better

Our verdict

This issue of cheating on benchmark app has been in the front burner for quite some time now. Last year, popular brand OnePlus as well as Meizu were accused of cheating on benchmarks to achieve higher results. This accusation doesn’t take away the fact that Huawei has got innovative models and that its Kirin 980 is one of the most powerful chipsets around. The Kirin 970-powered P20 Pro flagship still ranks as the best model in terms of camera performance on DXOMark. Perhaps that is because Apple’s latest iPhones are yet to be reviewed by DXO. Talking of Apple, we recall the company was embroiled in a controversial “Batterygate” scandal last year. Apple updated their software last year to slow down phones with weaker batteries since the powerful CPU could shut down phones with weak batteries. That isn’t exactly the same scenario but it still is deceit. Most owners of old iPhones would go get a new one instead of just swapping the old battery for a new one. Even market leader, Samsung was also caught in the web of benchmark cheating way back in 2013 alongside HTC. What this tells us is that we really shouldn’t rely so much on benchmark as they don’t indicate real-world performance.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Golf Edition announced, starts at ~$360

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 29, 2018

At the Samsung Unpacked event in August, Samsung announced a new smartwatch – the Galaxy Watch. The watch succeeds the Gear S3 and brings an end to the “Gear” name. Yesterday, Samsung announced a special variant for golfers called the Galaxy Watch Golf Edition.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch succeeds the Gear S3 Golf Edition. There isn’t any physical difference between the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Watch Golf Edition. The main difference is in the software. Samsung has included a Smart Caddie app in the Golf Edition.

The Smart Caddie app which was developed in collaboration with Golfzon Deca has details on up to 60,000 golf courses all over the world. It also tracks shot and keeps golf records.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Oppo Realme 2 Pro vs Honor 8X: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 29, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is finally real. Despite the high expectations from this handset, it is just a slight upgrade if we compare it with the Note 5 Pro, but its launch price makes it a “best buy” in the $200 price range. But this is not the only device of this second half of 2018 to come with an impressive quality-price ratio. That is why we compared it with two other devices which we define the champions of quality-ratio of H2 2018: Oppo Realme 2 Pro and Huawei Honor 8X. Let’s discover which one should you pick if you are looking for a new smartphone.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Oppo Realme 2 Pro vs Huawei Honor 8X

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro	Oppo Realme 2 Pro	Huawei Honor 8X
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.9 x 76.4 x 8.2 mm	156.7 x 74 x 8.5 mm, 174 grams	160.4 x 76.6 x 7.8 mm, 175 grams
DISPLAY	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 396 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM , 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.0 Dual 20 + 2 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 2 MP f/1.7 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 20 + 2 MP f/1.8 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh	3500 mAh, Fast Charging 5V / 2A 10W	3750 mAh, Fast Charging 5V / 2A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

If you want the most beautiful phone, you should definitely not go for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro as it features a classic full metal unibody design similar to the one of Redmi Note 5 Pro. Oppo Realme 2 Pro is elegant and futuristic with its waterdrop notch, but its body is made of polycarbonate. That is why Huawei Honor 8X with its elegant and reflective glass back as well as its very narrow bezels wins the design comparison.

Display

Unfortunately, when it comes to mid-end smartphones, it is hard to find differences between displays. And it is the same with this trio of phones coming with the same resolutions, all with an IPS panel and with similar viewing qualities. I would pick Honor 8X simply because it has a bigger size: 6.5 inches. But note that you may not agree as it also features bigger dimensions.

Specs & Software

Oppo Realme 2 Pro is the king of performance on its price range, and we are not only referring to this trio of phones. It comes with the powerful Snapdragon 660 SoC by Qualcomm paired with up to 8 GB of RAM. It is definitely the best for you if you are an advanced user and you often play games, but you want to save some money. Further, this device offers amazing performance with multi-tasking.

Camera

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro sports four cameras: two on the front and two on the back. Both the setups feature pretty nice performances if light conditions are good and we choose this device as the winner of the camera comparison. At the second place, we prefer to put the Oppo Realme 2 Pro due to its brighter aperture for the rear camera, but differences are very marginal.

Battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro wins even on the battery side as it has a bigger lithium unit with a capacity of 4000 mAh. Further, it has one of the most efficient chipsets out there: the octa-core Snapdragon 636. Xiaomi claims it is able to last for two days with a single charge. It will surely have a way longer battery life than its opponents.

Price

At last, there is the price. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro was launched in Thailand with a price tag which translates into about $216, Oppo Realme 2 debuted in India for just $192 and Honor 8X carries a launch price tag of $255. I would personally pick Oppo Realme 2 Pro for its better hardware, well-balanced specs and for having the best price.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro with 6.26-inch 19:9 display and SD 636 SoC goes official in Thailand

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Oppo Realme 2 Pro vs Huawei Honor 8X: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

PROs

Bigger battery
Better camera department
Affordable price

CONS

Same old design

Oppo Realme 2 Pro

PROs

Good design
Great performance
Dedicated micro SD slot
Good price

CONS

Smaller battery

Huawei Honor 8X

PROs

Bigger display
High screen-to-body ratio
Big battery
Affordable price
micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Dimensions

Samsung SM-G6200 phone seen on TENAA, sports dual cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 29, 2018

A Samsung phone with model number SM-G6200 has been spotted on TENAA’s database. Unfortunately, only images are available at the moment. We will have to wait for TENAA to release the specs in a few days.

The Samsung SM-G6200 has slightly thick bezels similar to those found on the Galaxy J and A series. It also has a single front camera. The power button is on the right and the volume control buttons are on the left.

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On the back of the device are dual cameras positioned vertically at the top left corner of the phone. Below the setup is a dual-tone LED flash while a fingerprint scanner sits in the middle of the phone. The back of the phone appears to be covered in glass and we can spot antenna lines at the top and bottom parts of the metal frame.

The Galaxy P30 or Galaxy P series does not exist at all.

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) September 28, 2018

The phone which was certified on the 27th of September is being referred to as the Galaxy P30 by some. However, Ice Universe, one of the popular leakers who is known for Samsung-related leaks said a few days ago that there is no phone called the Galaxy P30. He adds that there isn’t even a P series in existence.

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ZTE Axon 9 Pro to launch in mid-October in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 29, 2018

ZTE had announced the Axon 9 Pro flagship phone at the IFA 2018 tech expo at the end of the previous month in Berlin, Germany. Around three weeks ago, the ZTE A2019 Pro smartphone was spotted on the website of China’s TENAA authority. It indicated that the China launch of the smartphone could be close at hand. Today, ZTE has officially confirmed that it will be launching the Axon 9 Pro smartphone in the home country in mid-October.

The Axon 9 Pro’s TENAA listing has revealed that it measures 156.5 x 74.4 x 7.9mm and weighs 179 grams. The handset features glass panels on its front and rear with a metallic frame in between. It features a notched OLED display of 6.21 inches that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. The display supports an aspect ratio of 18.7:9.

The Snapdragon 845 is present under the hood of the Axon 9 Pro. It is packed with a 3,900mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4.0 as well as wireless charging.

At the IFA 2018, the ZTE Axon 9 Pro was showcased with 6 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The TENAA listing of the smartphone reveals that China will be receiving multiple editions of the smartphone. TENAA has approved 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants and 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB storage versions of the Axon 9 Pro.

The 20-megapixel + 12-megapixel vertical dual camera setup resides on the back panel of the Axon 9 Pro. The notch of the phone houses a selfie snapper of 20-megapixel. It will be arriving with Android 8.1 Oreo. Some of the other features of the smartphone include HDR 10 support, IP68 rating, face recognition and Dolby Atmos support.

Read More: ZTE Axon 9 Pro vs OnePlus 6 vs Xiaomi Mi 8: Specs Comparison

The Axon 9 Pro is priced at 649 euros (~$755) for the European market. Since the base model of the smartphone is expected to feature 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM in China, it may arrive with a starting price of around $499.

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OPPO to launch new smartphone on October 10 in China; Could it be OPPO K1?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 29, 2018

OPPO has released a new poster to confirm that it will be holding a launch event on Oct. 10 to announce a new smartphone. The company did not confirm on the name of the smartphone that will be unveiled on the said date. It is speculated that the OPPO PBCM10, PBCT10 and PBCM30 phones that were recently certified by TENAA authority in China may get announced in the next month’s unveil event. Rumors are rife that OPPO is prepping to launch a new K-series of smartphones. Hence, it is speculated that the OPPO K1 will be the name of the smartphone that will be debuting in the coming month.

The OPPO event will begin at 10:00 AM on Oct. 10 The TENAA listings of the aforementioned smartphones have revealed that these phones will be equipped with waterdrop notch screen along with glass rear with blue-pink gradient color.

The PBCM10 and PBCT10 models feature 4 GB of RAM along with inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The PBCM30 model has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage. These models are driven by 1.95GHz octa-core processor.

These phones are equipped with 6.4-inch AMOLED screen that produces Full HD+ resolution. A rear-mounted fingerprint scanner is not visible on any of the three smartphones. The reason behind it is that they are blessed with under-display fingerprint scanner.

For photography, these phones feature 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and a 25-megapixel selfie camera. They are packed with 3,500mAh batteries and are loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

Read More: Oppo Find X 10GB RAM model’s AnTuTu Benchmark score leaked online

There is no concrete evidence to prove that the above models are variants of the rumored OPPO K1 phone. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on its existence.

Xiaomi phones pre-installed with MIUI China ROM no longer support Global ROM

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 29, 2018

Xiaomi‘s MIUI custom ROM is one of the few Android-based custom skin that is available in more than two versions. OnePlus also releases more than one Custom ROM versions. There is the Hydrogen OS for China and Oxygen OS for the global market. While Xiaomi’s MIUI is available in China and Global ROM with subcategories like Developer and Stable ROM in both versions. There are indications that Mi phones manufactured specifically for the Chinese market won’t be able to run MIUI Global ROM and vice versa.

Until recently when the company started expanding rapidly into new markets like India, Indonesia, Spain, Russia and others, most Xiaomi phones sold outside China run MIUI China ROM. Since Google services are banned in China, manufacturers usually remove them before shipping. Millions of Mi phones sold outside China were sold by third-party retailers who re-install Google frameworks and apps. Users then sometimes flash the China ROM to install the Global ROM themselves so as to get regular updates. That practice still continues even till now when Xiaomi phones are sold by Xiaomi or through authorized agents in most regions. Perhaps, the latest move is to discourage such. The information as shared on MIUI forum stated clearly that;

1. Xiaomi Phones manufactured for (the) Chinese market are not able to run MIUI Global ROM.
2. Xiaomi Phones manufactured for Global markets are not able to run MIUI China ROM.

The official statement then recommended that buyers should purchase Xiaomi phones via official or authorized sales channels. In addition, users should double check the system information before flashing or updating. The ultimate result of not verifying could be bricking of the smartphone. There could be a way around this by first unlocking the phone’s bootloader before flashing, but we can’t confirm if flashing across both China and Global ROMs will work with an unlocked bootloader.

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Make The Most Of Amazon Black Friday Week By Availing Big Discounts On PARBLO-Branded Drawing Tools!

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 29, 2018

The market is brimming with all sorts of exciting new digital art tools including drawing tablets and pen displays. PARBLO provide digital painting enthusiasts with excellent drawing experience in the form of high-end graphics monitors, graphics tablets and other accessories.

You can now avail unmissable deals on a slew of well-received drawing tools from the Shenzhen-based professional manufacturer as part of the Black Friday Deals on Amazon. PARBLO offers a wide selection of cost-effective tablets and pen display monitors that will be going up for sale at a discounted price on Amazon.

PARBLO Coast16 Digital Graphic Drawing Monitor (With Stand)

As part of Black Friday 2018 deals on Amazon.com, you can get a 20% off on the Coast16 Digital Graphic Drawing Monitor, which normally sells for $429. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you will be able to buy it at a reduced price of just 342.8. Click here to avail the discount.
PARBLO Coast16 Digital Graphic Drawing Monitor

You’d normally end up spending $399 in order to get your hands on the Coast16 Drawing Monitor that offers high viewing angle. But the device will be available at a dropped price of just 318.99 as soon as the Black Friday Week kicks off on Amazon. You can follow this link to get the 20% discount.

PARBLO PR 100 Universal Graphic Tablet Stand

Touted as PARBLO’s first tablet stand, the PR100 is designed to offer comfortable user experience when drawing with a tablet. The device is currently available bearing a $38 price tag but will go up for sale carrying a reduced price of just $31.8. Click here to take advantage of this 20% discount.

PARBLO Mast10 10.1″ Graphic Drawing Monitor

Likewise, there will be a 20% discount on the Mast10 10.1-inch Graphic drawing monitor that would usually set you back $229 on online and offline stores. As a result, the device will up for sale bearing a $182.99 price tag on Amazon. You can click here to avail the discount.

PARBLO Coast22 Digital Graphics Tablet

Outfitted with a battery-free digital pen, the Coast22 is an irresistible digital graphics tablet that you can now buy for $469 on Amazon. But if you’re living on a tight budget, it may interest you to know the device will be available at a dropped price of $375 when the Black Friday Week kicks off. You can visit this link for more details.

PARBLO Pearl P10 10″ LCD Writing Tablet Drawing Board Paperless Notepad

While the Pearl P10 writing tablet normally sells for $24.99, it will soon be available at a lowered price of $19.99 on Amazon. This is a noteworthy 20% in the device’s original selling price and it will be valid starting from the Black Friday Week. You can follow this link to check out more about the products.

PARBLO A4S Tracing Light Box Light Pad

Featuring dual layers of LED that deliver perfect brightness ideal brightness while painting, the PARBLO A4S sells for $47.99 on online stores. But much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a light pad, the A4S will be available at a reduced price of just $37.99 when the Black Friday Week starts. You can follow this link to check out more details.

PARBLO A4S LED Light Pad
PARBLO will be offering its well-received A4S light pad at a dropped price of just $34.29 once the Black Friday Week kicks off on Amazon. It is worth noting this is a 20% reduction in the device’s retail price of $42.99. You can head straight to this link to ensure you don’t miss this discount.

PARBLO Island A609 Digital Drawing Tablet

Currently carrying a $45.99 price tag, the Island A609 Graphic Drawing Tablet features a drawing tablet stylus pen with 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity. As soon as the Black Friday Week kicks off on Amazon, the device will go up for sale bearing a dropped price tag of just $36.79.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Island A609 Digital Drawing Tablet and receive the discount. Note that the promotion is slated to end on Cyber Monday Week.

Avail Discounts On All Beelink-Branded Mini PCs Shipping From EU Warehouse On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 29, 2018

A mini PC brings full PC capability to compact spaces. While the market is brimming with top-end, console-sized PCs that boast an impressive array of features and top-end specifications, these devices don’t come cheap.

If you’re looking for a feature-laden mini PC that won’t set you back a pretty penny, you’ve come to the right place. As part of its latest promotion, Beelink is now offering noteworthy discounts on a wide selection of mini PCs shipping from EU warehouse on GeekBuying. But that’s not all.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we’ll even show how you can get an extra 5% off on the mini PCs at the time of checking out. The recently kicked-off promo features some of Beelink’s most popular mini PCs including the Beelink S2 fanless Mini PC.

The S2 would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, but you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $186.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 32% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $274.37.
In order to get an additional $9.35 off, you can apply coupon code BEELINK10 at the time of checking out. In other words, you can reduce your already discounted grand total further down to just $177.64 simply by using the aforesaid coupon.

You can visit this link if you’re interested in checking out the entire Beelink-branded mini PCs that you can buy at a heavily discounted price on GeekBuying. It is worth noting that the 5% extra discount coupon code will only be valid for selected items.

Get Big Discounts On Select Mini PCs from Beelink

New Users Can Now Get An Extra 10% Off On A Wide Selection Of Products On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 29, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is giving new users an opportunity to get an extra 10% off on a wide selection of products. This 48-hours-only app promotion has been split into multiple categories in order to simplify the search process.

The ‘Best Deals Of The Week’ category has further been divided into top 10 RC toys deals, top 10 electronics deals, top 10 outdoor gear deals, and other sub-categories. More importantly, the products featured in the above-mentioned sections will be available at a heavily discounted price for 48 hours.

For the sake of an instance, the Eachine EV100 FPV Goggles is currently available for just 7,226 INR on Banggood. While this is a noteworthy 72% reduction in the device’s original selling price of 25,809.05 INR, the Chinese online store is giving app users something more to cheer about.

Keeping in line with that, the EV100 will be carrying a price tag of 7,078.52 INR on Banggood app. In other words, you can save an extra 147.48 INR simply by purchasing the device using the Banggood app.

Similarly, additional discounts will be available to those who buy any of the items included in the promotion using the mobile app. You can visit this link in order to check out all the products and take advantage of the discount before the promotion comes to an end. Make sure you download the Banggood app to avail the extra discounts!

Check Out App 48-Hours Only Promo On Banggood

Download Banggood App To Get A 10% Off App Coupon

Buy ALLDOCUBE M5S Phablet And iwork10 Pro Tablet PC At Dropped Price

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 29, 2018

If you’re in the market for a big screen Android tablet that doesn’t cost a bomb, you might want to take a look at ALLDOCUBE’s M5S phablet. Aside from sporting a large 10.1-inch display, the recently launched device boasts an impressive array of features that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet.

The ALLDOCUBE M5S phablet has gone up for sale on AliExpress and much to the delight of the Chinese manufacturer, the response has been overwhelming. We’ll take a look at two different versions of the well-received phablet that are currently up for grabs bearing lowered price on AliExpress.

ALLDOCUBE M5S (3GB RAM+32GB)

This version of the M5S phablet with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage will set you back just $138.52 on AliExpress. This is a noteworthy 32% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $203.70.

Apart from receiving the discount, new users can get an extra $4 off by applying the New User Coupon at the time of checking out. For every $150 you spend, the Alibaba-owned Chinese online retail service company gives you an extra $8 discount and an extra $2 off on every $199 spent on the site.

In order to take advantage of the aforesaid promo and avail additional discounts, all you need to do is to head straight to this link. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

ALLDOCUBE M5S (4GB RAM+64GB)

The slightly larger version of the M5S with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, but you can buy it at a reduced price of just $161.49 on AliExpress.

This is a noteworthy 43% reduction in the phablet’s original selling price of $283.32. On top of that, you can even take advantage of a $4 New User Coupon and save an additional $2 on every $199 spent.

As a phablet, the ALLDOCUBE M5 sports a mammoth 10.1-inch IPS 5-pointG+G COBcapacitive display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600. It packs a powerful MTK X20（MT6797） Deca-core 4G 64-bit processor along with MALI T880-MP4 GPU, under the hood.

You can head straight to this link in other to check out the full specification and receive the discount before the promo come to an end.

ALLDOCUBE iwork10 Pro On Amazon
If you’re looking for a high-end tablet PC that won’t burn a hole in your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. The feature-laden iwork10 Pro tablet PC from ALLDOCUBE is slated to go up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price of just $195.49 on Amazon.

This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original selling price of $229.99. The 6-hour-only Amazon Lightning Deals will kick off on Sunday, September 30th at 3:50 AM PDT and will come to an end at 9:50 AM, PDT.

Sporting a big 10.1 inch IPS touchscreen display, paired with 1920 x 1200 high resolution and wide viewing angles, the iwork10 Pro delivers an unmatched viewing experience. It houses a 2.0MP rear-mounted camera and a 2.0MP front shooter for face-to-face video chatting.

Moreover, the iwork10 Pro is powered by an Intel Atom X5-Z8350 processor and it packs an Intel HD Graphics-Gen8 GPU with 12 EU for improved performance than the previous generation. It runs on dual Windows 10 + Android 5.1 OS and draws its juices from a big capacity battery of 6500mAh.

If the ALLDOCUBE iwork10 Pro has stirred your interest, you can follow this link to check out more details about the 2-in-1 tablet PC, which comes with a keyboard. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the Amazon Lightning Deals promo will end in just 6 hours.

Buy ALLDOCUBE M5S With 3GB RAM And 32GB For $138.52

Buy ALLDOCUBE M5S With 4GB RAM And 64GB For $161.49

Buy ALLDOCUBE iwork10 Pro 2-in-1 Tablet PC At Dropped Price

Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Smartphone At Promotion Price On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 29, 2018

After floating around the rumor mill for quite a long time and making several appearances online in the form of leaks, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro was officially announced in Thailand. Marketed as the Chinese company’s first smartphone to sport four cameras, the recently unveiled phone has gone up for sale on Banggood.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (3GB RAM + 32GB ROM)

The Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone will set you back $193.99 on Banggood. This version of the mid-range AI-enabled smartphone comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage that you can extend up to 256GB using an external TF card.

Note that the aforesaid promotion price will be valid for both rose gold and black color version of the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone. You can follow this link in order to check out more details and take advantage of the special promo price before the phone goes back to its original asking price.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (4GB RAM + 64GB ROM)

Alternatively, you can go for the slightly larger version of the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone that offers 4GB of RAM, coupled with a hearty 64GB of expandable internal storage (up to 256GB). This blue-tinted version of the phone is now available bearing a price tag of $239.99 on Banggood.

The Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a mammoth 6.26 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 X 2280 pixels, an aspect ratio of 19:9 and Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection. Moreover, it has a pixel density of 403ppi (pixels per inch).

Under the hood, the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 processor along with an equally compelling Adreno 509 GPU. The dual-SIM smartphone runs on MIUI 9-based Android Oreo OS and is backed by a 4000mAh battery.

On the photography front, the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone houses a 12.0MP + 5.0MP dual camera setup on the back 20.0MP+2.0MP camera on the front for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. It also features a slew of useful sensors including accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and get your hands on the global version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone.

Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro With 3GB RAM And 32GB ROM For $193.99

Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro With 4GB RAM And 64GB ROM For $239.99

Download Banggood App To Get A 10% Off App Coupon

Buy Projectors From Alfawise, Excelvan And Other Top Brands At Discounted Price On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 29, 2018

If you’re a cinephile who fancies watching your favorite movies, TV series and other videos in the comfort of your home without spending a lot of money, it may interest you to know that GearBest is offering an unmatched home cinema experience starting from just $36.99, as part of its latest promo. Let’s check out the details.

Aside from featuring a slew of unmissable deals, GearBest’s new promotion offers big discounts on high-end projectors from Alfawise, Excelvan, Exquizon, and Houzetek. In order to ensure buyers find what they’re looking for without much hassle, the promo has been divided into multiple categories.

The first section dubbed, ‘Top deals’ features a slew of well-received projectors that you can buy at a heavily discounted price. For the sake of an instance, you can get a noteworthy 23% off on the XGIMI H1 DLP Projector, which normally sells for $930.50 on online and offline stores.
Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it at a dropped price of $715. On top of that, you can extend this discount by applying coupon code IT$CN25ADJ before proceeding to check out and bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $699.

As if that weren’t enough, you can buy a Special Add-On for just $4.99 if your cart subtotal exceeds $30. This discount will be automatically applied to your shopping cart before you check out.

Brand-conscious buyers are in for a treat as well. The promotion features significantly discounted smart projectors, mini projectors, LCD smart projectors and even kids toys projectors manufactured by top brands.

The projectors covered in each category carry a noteworthy discount that buyers can avail for a limited period of time. For example, you can buy the Alfawise A12 2000 Lumens Smart Projector at a reduced price of just $99.99, which is a 17% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $120.44.

On the downside, the promo is slated to end in 8 days. Moreover, there were only 35 pieces remaining for the Flash Sale price.

The last section called ‘5 Days Arrival’ includes a wide selection of popular projectors that you can buy at the discounted price. You can follow this link to check out all the projectors that currently carry dropped prices on GearBest.

Get High-End Projectors At Discounted Price