The Honor FlyPods/FlyPods Pro is the Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro that didn’t launch, costs ¥799 (~$114)

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Oct 31, 2018

At today’s event, Honor also announced its first truly wireless earbuds, the FlyPods and the FlyPods Pro and they have a familiar design. Remember the Huawei Freebuds 2 Pro that was supposed to launch alongside the Mate 20 series, it appears Huawei decided to let it launch as a Honor product first.

FlyPods

The Honor FlyPods has a similar design to the Apple AirPods. It comes in two variants – the FlyPods and the FlyPods Pro. The FlyPods Pro is actually the rebranded FreeBuds 2 Pro as it boasts additional features that greatly sets it apart from the regular variant.

The FlyPods connect via Bluetooth 5.0. Connecting the earbuds to your phone is simple and easy after the very first pairing. All you have to do is flip open the case of the earbuds and a prompt shows up on the screen with details about the earbuds including its current battery level and a request to pair.

The FlyPods has touch controls. The left earbud can be used to activate the voice assistant while the right earbud controls media playback. Both earbuds can be used to answer and reject calls.

Honor says if you lose one of your earbuds and you have a friend who also lost one of his earbuds, the two remaining earbuds can be put in a single case and will work as a new pair. This will only work provided they are different earbuds i.e. one left and one right earbud.

The FlyPods have an IP54 rating so sweat and rain shouldn’t damage them. The earbuds have a battery capacity of 420mAh and Honor says they should last 3 hours on a single charge and up to 20 hours with the charging case. The case charges via a USB-C port and can also be charged wirelessly.

FlyPods Pro

The Flypods Pro, on the other hand, has much more interesting features. Its key selling point is its BoneID technology. Using a combination of voice recognition and “bone sound pattern” recognition, the FlyPods Pro can be used as biometric recognition. Apparently, each individual has a unique bone sound pattern.

Simply ask it to unlock your phone and it will do so. Honor also says you can use the FlyPods Pro to make payments with your voice as it has support for WeChat payment and AliPay.

The FlyPods Pro also doesn’t need touch controls as the YOYO assistant is built-in. So you can ask it to control playback, answer calls and more. Just say the activation words “Hello YOYO” and you can proceed to tell it what to do.

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Honor Waterplay 8 with Kirin 659 SoC, 4GB RAM, and dual rear cameras launched in China

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Jeet

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Oct 31, 2018

As expected, Honor, along with the Magic 2 smartphone and its foldable smartphone, has also announced a new tablet named Honor Waterplay 8. It is priced at 1,499 Yuan, which roughly converts to $215.

As the name suggests, it’s the smaller variant of the Honor Waterplay tablet that was launched last year. The Waterplay 8 comes with an 8-inch LCD IPS display having 1920 x 1200 pixels screen resolution, pixel density of 283PPI and 74.13 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered the company’s own Kirin 659 octa-core processor — the same chipset which powers its larger model launched in October last year. It is coupled with Mali T830-MP2 GPU, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. It also has a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity up to 256GB.

As for the photography, there’s a dual camera setup on the back, featuring a 13-megapixel and 5-megapixel camera sensors. Dual cameras on a tablet is a feature that is usually not found on tablets. On the front side, it comes with an 8-megapixel snapper with fixed focal length and f/2.0 aperture.

Just like its bigger sibling, this new 8-inch model is also water resistant and dust resistant with IP67 rating. There’s a home button just below the display, which doubles up as a fingerprint sensor. For an immersive audio experience, the tablet comes with dual speakers from Harman Kardon to offer stereo sound.

The Honor Waterplay 8 also supports the company’s GPU Turbo technology which the company claims can increase graphics processing efficiency by 60 percent and reduces SoC power consumption by 30 percent. These numbers in real life situations should give you a remarkable boost in graphics performance.

Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/n/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 with BLE, GPS, GLONASS, and USB Type-C, and USB OTG. The tablet runs on the company’s own EMUI 8.0 custom user interface based on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. It is fuelled by a 5,100mAh battery which supports 9V 2A fast charging.

The Rouyu FlexPai is the world’s first foldable phone and it starts at ¥8999 (~$1290)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 31, 2018

A Chinese manufacturer you have probably never heard of has beaten the smartphone giants in the race to release the first phone with a foldable display. Rouyu Technology, today, released the FlexPai, the first foldable phone with a flexible display.

The FlexPai isn’t just the first mobile device with a foldable and flexible display but also the first mobile phone to be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8150 a.k.a. Snapdragon 855.

The FlexPai has a 7.8-inch high-definition display and is said to have a thickness of just 7.6mm. The exact resolution is not stated and we have no info specifying if the display is LCD or AMOLED.

The device comes in three configurations – 6GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 8GB+512GB. It also has dual rear cameras – a 16MP wide-angle lens and a 20MP telephoto lens. The camera is on the left side when the device is laid out flat.

Rouyu Technolgy also says the device supports a proprietary fast-charging technology called Ro-Charge that can charge the device from 0 to 80% in 1 hour. Ro-Charge is said to be 40% faster and has an efficiency rating of 94% and also has 3-layers of protection. However, they didn’t state the battery capacity of the FlexPai.

This is the "world's first foldable screen phone" released by Rouyu Technology, which will use the Snapdragon 8150 processor, but its design is very rough, just to seize the "first", this is a futures product. pic.twitter.com/M0v9o2z0Bw

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) October 31, 2018

The FlexPai isn’t a refined device and from a video shared on Twitter by the leaker @UniverseIce, one can see it isn’t a device that can fit into your pocket even when folded which sort of defeats the whole point. Like UniverseIce said in the caption, this is just a company trying to get known as the first to release a foldable phone with a flexible display.

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Android Pie released for Nokia 6.1 Plus; Nokia 3, 5, & 6 confirmed to get it later

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 31, 2018

Yesterday, HMD Global released the Android 9 Pie stable update for the Nokia 6.1. Today, it has announced the update is also rolling out to the Nokia 6.1 Plus.

The announcement was made on Twitter by Juho Sarvikaas, Chief Product Officer at HMD Global. The Android Pie update is 1349.5MB in size and brings a bunch of new features such as a new navigation system, adaptive battery, and adaptive brightness. The update also brings October’s security patch to the Nokia 6.1 Plus.

Another day. Another update. Happy to announce that the Nokia 6.1 Plus now runs on Android 9 Pie #Nokiamobile #AndroidOne 🥧 pic.twitter.com/Spls0myFbA

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 31, 2018

Based on Nokia’s promise, the Nokia 8 and the Nokia 8 Sirocco are next to receive Android Pie and that will be in November. In addition to those two, Nokia has also confirmed that the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6 released in 2017 will also get Android Pie.

Nokia 3, 5, 6 and 8 of 2017 will also get 🥧. This hopefully helps understand why everything cant happen at the same time https://t.co/k6GWhHFTMM

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 31, 2018

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Device named Google Rammus appears on Geekbench, powered by an Intel processor

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 31, 2018

An unusual device has been spotted on Geekbench. The device is listed as the “google rammus” and its name isn’t the only thing weird about it.ge

The “google rammus” was benchmarked a few days ago and Geekbench reveals it runs Android 7.1 Nougat and has 4GB of RAM. It also states the device is powered by an Intel Core M3-8100Y processor.

There are reports that the device might actually be an older prototype of the Pixel Slate which is powered by the same processor. Apparently, Geekbench has an issue with recognizing Chrome OS. The Pixel Slate was shown to be running Android Pie on the benchmark site before its eventual release.

There are also some who are of the opinion that it is a less powerful version of the Pixel Slate that may be unveiled soon. The Pixel Slate comes in four versions with different processors. The least powerful has an Intel Celeron processor with 4GB/8GB of RAM. It is followed by the version with an Intel Core M3 processor and then two others with Core i5 and Core i7 processors.

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AnTuTu confirms the Lenovo Z5 Pro is indeed powered by the Snapdragon 710

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 31, 2018

Lenovo is going to get some serious backlash for the Lenovo Z5 Pro scheduled to launch tomorrow. Not only is the phone not going to have four rear cameras, but benchmark results have revealed that it isn’t even powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor.

Yesterday, a Lenovo device with the model number L78031 was seen on Geeekbench and the benchmark result revealed that it is powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor. The model number is similar to that of the Lenovo Z5 (L78012) which leads us to believe the device is truly the Z5 Pro.

The same device has also been benchmarked on AnTuTu and it also confirms it has a Snapdragon 710 processor. The benchmark result also reveals the phone is running Android 8.1 Oreo, has an Adreno 616 GPU and a 2340 x 1080 display resolution. It has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and an AnTuTu score of 161428 points.

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Micromax Bharat 4 Diwali Edition and Bharat 5 Infinity Edition launched in India

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Jeet

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Oct 31, 2018

After launching the Spark Go smartphone last week, Micromax has now launched two new Android Go smartphones in India — Micromax Bharat 4 Diwali Edition and Micromax Bharat 5 Infinity Edition.

The Bharat 5 Infinity Edition is already available for purchase through offline stores, while the Bharat 4 Diwali Edition will be available from November 3rd. The Micromax Bharat 5 Infinity Edition is priced at Rs. 5,899 (~$80) while the Bharat 4 Diwali Edition costs Rs. 4,249 (~$57).

If you are unaware, Android Oreo (Go Edition) is a trimmed down version of Android Oreo which is aimed at low-cost smartphones. It comes with a rebuilt set of Google apps that uses less memory, storage space, and mobile data and features the entire catalogue of Google apps specifically designed for entry-level users.

The Micromax Bharat 5 Infinity Edition features a 5-inch 18:9 display and comes with 1GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The company has not specified which chipset is powering the phone.

It comes with a 5MP camera on the back with an LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera that too has an LED flash. It supports Face Unlock feature and also comes with a fingerprint sensor. Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition operating system and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Micromax Bharat 4 Diwali Edition features a 5-inch HD display with 2.5D curved glass and 1280 x 720 pixels screen resolution. It packs 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage with support for expandable storage of up to 32GB.

It comes equipped with a 5MP rear camera with an LED flash and a 2MP front-facing snapper with an LED flash. As for connectivity options, it comes with 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and 3.5mm audio jack. Running on Android Oreo (Go Edition), the phone is powered by a 2,000mAh battery.

Apple launches a new MacBook Air with Retina Display, Touch ID and thinner bezels

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 31, 2018

U.S technology giant Apple has finally launched a new updated version of the MacBook Air. The laptop is Apple’s bestselling and cheapest laptop model and it is o surprise an updated version is coming now.

The Apple MacBook Air features a 13.3-inch Retina Display with a resolution of 2560x1600pixels. The laptop also comes with trimmed down bezels that is 50% narrower than those of its predecessor. The laptop also comes with a modern-looking design that has glass coverage up to the edges. Apple still retains the FaceTime camera at the top but the screen has some improvements as it can show 48% more color.

It utilises the 4th generation butterfly keyboard which Apple says is more precise and responsive than ever. Its keys are individually backlit. The trackpad is now Force Touch, with 20% more surface area. Even the speakers also got some upgrade as it is 25% louder and come with two times the bass of its predecessor. The MacBook Air packs two Thunderbolt 3 ports, through which you can connect a 5K display or even an eGPU if you so wish. The new MacBook Air is made entirely from recycled aluminium, and it has 17% less volume than the older model. Its 10% thinner at 15.6 mm, and it weighs just 2.75 pounds (that’s 1.24 kg).

In addition, the laptop is embedded with the T2 chip which first made its debut on the MacBook Pro. The T2 chip powers the Touch ID and ensures that the Touch ID software loaded at boot hasn’t been tampered with and also enables Hey Siri voice assistance. The laptop is powered by an 8th-generation dual-core Intel Core i5. It also comes with 1.5TB of storage and up to 16GB of RAM. The laptop is touted to last 12 hours for web browsing and 13 hours when playing movies off iTunes.

The MacBook Air comes in gold, space gray, and silver and is already available for pre-order. The prices starts at $1,199 and it will officially go on sale November 7.

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Nubia X dual screen phone with dual cameras, fingerprint scanners unveiled in China with ~$473 starting price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 31, 2018

Nubia X is the newest Nubia flagship phone that has been announced today through an unveil event in China. The USP of the phone is that it is equipped with two touchscreen displays, one on the front and the other one on the rear. Also, the phone is packed with topnotch specifications.

Design and Display

The Nubia X that features a pair of display sports a thin profile of only 8.4mm. Its dimensions are 154.1 x 73.3mm and it weighs 181 grams. There are two fingerprint scanners that are placed on the either sides of the smartphone. The company claims that it can unlock the smartphone in just 0.1 seconds. It is equipped 7000-series aviation grade aluminum frame. The backside of the phone features four-sided curved 3D glass rear.

The front display measures 6.26 inches. The notch-less screen offers Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and a screen-to-body ratio of 93.6 percent. A layer of 2.5D glass is placed over the front display. The rear side of the phone is fitted with an OLED screen of 5.1 inches which delivers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The secondary screen offers features like eye protection mode and Always on Display. Both screens offer an aspect ratio of 19:9.

Chipset, Storage and Battery

The Snapdragon 845 chipset powers the Nubia X dual screen smartphone. It comes with up to 8 GB of LPDDRX RAM and up to 256 GB of internal UFS 2.1 storage. For heat dissipation, Nubia has included multi-layer graphene cooling technology inside the device. There is no microSD card slot on the device. The 18W fast charging technology enabled 3,800mAh battery fuels the smartphone. With 5-percent battery life remaining in the ultra-low power mode, the smartphone can function for up to 3 hours.

Camera, Software and Connectivity

The Nubia X features f/1.8 aperture 16-megapixel + f/1.7 aperture 24-megapixel dual camera module. The dual lenses offer features like HDR, AI portrait mode, AI scene recognition, dual pixel PDAF, 240fps slow-motion video recording, dual tone LED flash and for capturing brighter selfies, it features a large-size softlight LED.

The Nubia X does not feature a selfie camera. The dual rear cameras of the phone can be used to capture top quality selfies. The rear-facing display can serve as a viewfinder while shooting selfie images. Hence, the company claims that the Nubia X could one of the best selfie capturing smartphones.

The smartphone is shipped with Android 8.1 OS that is overlaid with company’s Nubia UI 6.0 X. The improved Nubia UI brings support for gesture-based navigation. There is a dedicated app on the device can help Nubia X users develop healthy eye habits through features like fatigue reminder, dark light reminder and so on. The AI dual-screen switching feature can seamless show the display contents of the front screen on the secondary display when the device is flipped.Also, while playing games on the main display of the phone in landscape orientation, users can use their fingers to access gaming functions on the left and right portions on the rear display.

The Nubia X comes with connectivity features such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and USB-C.

Nubia X Pricing and Availability

The color variants of the Nubia X smartphone are Deep Gray, Sea Blue, Black Gold and Blue Gold. The Chinese manufacturer will be starting with the reservations of the smartphone from 5 PM (local time) today through Nubia;s official website, Jingdong, Tmall, and Suning. Its sales will kick off from Nov. 5. Here is the pricing of the different variants of the Nubia X:

6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage
Color Variants:
Deep Gray, Black Gold – 3,299 Yuan (~$473)
Sea Blue – 3,399 Yuan (~$487)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage
Color Variants:
Deep Gray, Black Gold – 3,699 Yuan (~$530)
Sea Blue – 3,799 Yuan (~$545)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage
Color Variants:
Black Gold – 4,199 Yuan (~$602)
Blue Gold – 4,299 Yuan (~$616)

Nubia did not confirm on the international availability of the Nubia X dual screen smartphone at its launch event.

What do you think about the amazing design, specifications and pricing of the Nubia X smartphone? Would you be interested in purchasing this device? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Xiaomi Poco F1 Android 9 Pie MIUI ROM beta leaked, available for download

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 31, 2018

Xiaomi’s new strategy of launching a budget-friendly flagship phone under the new Pocophone brand name has worked in favor of the company since the Poco F1 has received stupendous market reception in India. The handset was launched with MIUI 9.6 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo OS. It will be one of the first Xiaomi phones to be treated Android 9 Pie update along with MIUI 10. Folks at XDA Developers has come across the first MIUI 10 Global beta build with Android 9 Pie OS for the Poco F1 smartphone. Xiaomi is yet to confirm on the arrival of this beta build.

The publication has shared the following link to download the Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 beta build. As it can be seen in the below image, the Xiaomi Poco F1 running on Android 9 and MIUI 10 Global 8.10.30 beta. It also includes Android security patch for the month of October.

The new ROM can be installed by flashing it through the MIUI Updater app. To do so, one needs to download the ROM from the above link and then create a new folder with download_rom folder on Poco F1. Transfer the downloaded ROM to the created folder and then perform a data backup of the important files and folders on the device.

To install the Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 beta build, Poco F1 users are required to navigate to Settings > About phone > System update > Choose update package and then navigate to the folder where the MIUI 10 update file is present and then select it. The MIUI 10 update process will continue on its own and may take a maximum time of around 30 minutes to install it.

The publication has further stated that migrating from MIUI 9 Global Stable to the new beta build will result in loss of data. Hence, it is advisable to perform a data backup before installing the new software.

The Chinese manufacturer has promised that the Poco F1 will be blessed with Android Q update in 2019. Also, the handset is expected to soon receive an update that will bring support for Widevine L1 for HD streaming content from Netflix and Amazon Prime videos.

Read More: Xiaomi explains its slider design on the Mi Mix 3, Plus unboxing pictures

The Xiaomi Poco F1 has a notched IPS LCD screen of 6.26 inches that supports 18.7:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 845 chipset is at the helm of the device.

The notch of the smartphone is equipped with a 20-megapixel front-facing camera and an IR sensor for face unlock. The back panel of the phone is equipped with 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. It is packed with a 4,000mAh battery and carries support for 18W charging through USB-C. It also features a microSD card slot and a fingerprint scanner. It can be availed in variants like 6 GB RAM + 64 GB /128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. In India, it is available with an enticing starting price of Rs. 20,999 (~$283).

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OnePlus 6T kernel source code now available for developers

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 31, 2018

It’s quite quick, it’s been just a couple of days since the device launch, and OnePlus has even published its source code. Well, that’s quite impressive and OnePlus has set an example for other OEMs. The company released kernel source code for the OnePlus 6T on GutHub, and interested developers can grab it for developing the custom Mods and ROMs.

The latest development would surely help the users to customize their device as early as possible. Also, we will see the increase in third-party ROMs development. Users can now get ready for the custom MODs which will help them to grasp the device’s full potential. It’s a big pro from OnePlus Side, that validates the warranty even if you have rooted or modded the device. They will repair it, and users can get full benefits of the device’s warranty irrespective of root access or third-party software installed on it.

OnePlus made an announcement about the OnePlus 6T source code availability via an official community post. Along with they reminded some steps to unlock the bootloader of it.

Additionally, OnePlus 6T launched a couple of days ago at an event in the New Tork. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor coupled with 6/8GB RAM variants. It embeds a 6.41-inch optic AMOLED display with a 1080×2340 pixels resolution. It carries a waterdrop notch on the top and an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

Read More: OnePlus 6T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro: Specs Comparison

In the camera department, OnePlus brings the same 16+ 20-megapixel dual shooters with an improvement in low light photography. On the front, it carries the same 16-megapixel shooter for selfies.

OnePlus has also made it available in the US via T-Mobile at the starting price of $579. So, it looks like a bargain deal with high-end specs, fully polished software and an excellent support.

Also, get ready for some custom mods and ROMs for OnePlus 6T. How many of you are going to be the proud owners of the OnePlus 6T?

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Vivo X23 Star Edition is up for reservation, packs 8 GB RAM and 4th-gen in-screen fingerprint

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 31, 2018

Yesterday, Vivo X23 Star Edition was launched with gradient- like color under the name of Star Edition. Today, Vivo has made it available for reservation at the price of 3498 Yuan (~$502). Especially, with the new edition of Vivo X23, now it is available in six different colors such as Phantom Purple, Phantom Red, Midnight Blue color, Fashion Orange, Logo Fashion purple and the latest Star edition.

The new Vivo X23 Star Edition carries a gradient mix of different colors with gradient lines on the back. Users will get different colors and visuals by holding it at different angles. As named, it looks special when the light gets dispersed on the backside of the device. The gradient lines are crafted by a high precision laser engraving process.

Other than these, all other specs remain unchanged. It carries the same 6.41-inch Super AMOLED waterdrop display having an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It features a resolution of 2340 x 2080 pixels, and its display is curved towards the left and right edges.

In order to boost up the gaming, Vivo has embedded it with a System Turbo and Game Turbo Technology.

Vivo X23 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It carries a fourth generation fingerprint sensor which is fast, more responsive and efficient. Vivo claims that it can unlock the device in 0.35 milliseconds. In the camera department, Vivo has added a dual camera of 12 megapixels with f/1.8 aperture + 13-megapixel wide angle lens with f/2.4 aperture. There’s a 12-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture which can be seen on the front side.

Read More: One of the Vivo X23’s rear cameras is a 125° wide-angle lens

It comes with Android 8.1 Oreo atop FunTouch OS 4.1 out of the box. Besides, the Vivo X23 is also equipped with the new Jovi Smart voice assistant. In order to sustain your daily usage, Vivo X23 carries a 3400 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.

Buyers can head over to the official Vivo store to reserve it for the price of 3498 Yuan which roughly translates to $502.

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Honor Magic 2’s sliding design is case friendly

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 31, 2018

Today, Honor is holding an event to launch Honor Magic 2 at the Diamond Stadium in Beijing. Well, the launch is just going to happen in the next few hours, but still, Honor is busy teasing some of its specs. Recently, Honor has revealed that Magic 2 sliding design won’t hinder it from using a protective case. Honor will bring its own protective case which will not effect its sliding feature and though will not block slider’s normal flow.

Today, Zhao Ming, Honor’s president released a photo of Honor Magic 2 in blue color. Indeed, it looks pretty impressive with sliding design and even does not affect the use of a protective case. As of now, we almost know everything about Magic 2, thanks to all leaks, rumors and official teasers. Still, there are some details which are under wraps like pricing, availability, and others.

Due to its sliding design, it is not possible to use the old primitive cases that we use for the ordinary design phones, it needs a different kind of protective case. Honor has designed a dedicated case with an opening under it facilitating the sliding design. Moreover, Honor will give away the new protective case for free while buying Honor Magic 2.

Additionally, as per listing on TENAA, Honor Magic 2 is all set to launch with HiSilicon Kirin 980 Soc and featuring a bezel-less design. It will be coupled with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB inbuilt storage. It will come with a 6.39 inch full HD AMOLED display having a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It will come with Android 9.0 Pie out of the box.

Read More: Honor Magic 2 AnTuTu listing reveal unimpressive benchmarking score and key specs

In-camera section, it has a triple 16 -megapixel + 24-megapixel sensor + 16-megapixel tertiary sensors that will take place on the rear side. On the front, it will carry 16 megapixels + 20 megapixels + 12-megapixel sensors.

Honor will lit it with a 3400 mAh battery which will support 40W fast charging. Lastly, there will be an in-screen fingerprint sensor with 3D face recognition.

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Buy High-End TV Boxes And Mini PCs At Unbeatable Prices On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 31, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a high-end TV box or a top-notch Mini PC without breaking the bank, we got good news for you. GearBest is currently doling out great discounts on a wide selection of TV boxes and mini-PCs as part of its TV Box Year End Sale Special promo.

In a bid to simplify the search process, the popular electronics online store has split the promo into multiple categories. The ‘HOT SINGLE’ section features the A95X PLUS TV Box that comes with 4GB RAM and offers 32GB of onboard storage.

The A95X PLUS is currently up for grabs bearing a dropped price of just usually $53.99. This is an 18% drop in the device’s original selling price. On the downside, there were only 185 pieces left for this promo, which is slated to end in 5 days.

The next category dubbed, ‘LATEST CHIPSET’ is brimming with top-end TV boxes that you can buy at heavily discounted prices. The category includes X96 MAX TV Box, MECOOL KM9 Android TV OS TV Box, T95Q TV Box, and T95X2 TV Box.

Likewise, the ‘TOP TVBOXES’ section is where you can avail great discounts on a slew of well-received TV boxes. For the sake of an instance, you can receive a 20% off on the EACHLINK H6 Mini TV Box that normally sells for $55.99.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can buy the H6 Mini TV Box at a slashed price of $44.99. With only 130 pieces remaining, this promo is slated to end in just 4 days.

The last category called ‘TOP MINIPCES’ comprises all sorts of Mini PCs that have gone up for sale carrying considerably lowered price tags on GearBest. You can get noteworthy discounts on the Beelink N50 N5000 Mini PC, ACEPC AK1 Mini PC, Beelink BT3 Pro Mini PC, and various other high-end Mini PCs.

You can click here to visit the promotion page to check out the rest of the products and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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OPPO R17 Neo with in-screen fingerprint scanner launched in Japan

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 31, 2018

The OPPO R17 Neo is the newest from the Chinese manufacturer. Instead of China, the first country to receive it is Japan. In fact, the R17 Pro is Japan’s first ever phone to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner.

In terms of specs, the newly announced OPPO R17 Neo is quite similar to the recently unveiled OPPO K1 and OPPO R15X smartphones that are nothing but toned-down version of the OPPO R17 smartphone. The smartphone looks marvelous thanks to its Blue and Red color gradient appeal.

OPPO R17 Neo (left) with OPPO R17 (right)

The OPPO R17 Neo features a 6.41-inch AMOLED screen with a waterdrop notch. It carries support FHD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Like the OPPO K1 and R15X, the newly announced R17 Neo also features an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 660 chipset and 4 GB of RAM are present under the hood of the device. The handset includes 3,600mAh battery. When it comes to storage, it offers an internal storage of 128 GB. There is a microSD card slot for additional storage.

Read More:Oppo attains 5G connectivity support with a customised version of Oppo R15

The back panel of the phone is equipped with a horizontally aligned 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. A 25-megapixel selfie shooter is available inside the notch of the smartphone. The phone is loaded with ColorOS 5.2 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo.

The OPPO R17 Neo is priced at JPY 38,988 (~$345). Users can also purchase it on contract by paying JPY 3,218 (~$28) a month. There is no confirmation on the availability of the R17 Neo outside of Japan.

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Lenovo Z5 Pro exposed with ultra-thin sides, ZUI 10 and 4D-U touch ahead of its launch

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 31, 2018

Now, It’s a matter of just a few hours before the official launch of Lenovo Z5 Pro. Lenovo will launch the new flagship device at an event in China on November 1st. In the past several days, Lenovo has teased it several times flaunting its different features. Similarly, today also, Lenovo took to Weibo and posted about its 4D-U touch functionality along with ZUI 10. On the other hand, we have also received some design leaks which is depicting its ultra-thin sides.

Lenovo Z5 Pro will run on ZUI 10 which is more intuitive and is packed with various useful features. Lenovo has made it compatible and more interactive to use it on full view displays.

Unlike the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Lenovo will use dual-screws with six position guidance technology to hold its slider design. It will feature the world’s most expensive in-screen fingerprint sensor. Targeting Xiaomi, Lenovo also said that they have tested the slider design more than 300000 times.

The new leak has exposed Lenovo Z5 Pro design which looks to be more rounded on the corners. It also shows dual rear cameras, full-screen slider design with an ultra-thin body and ZUI 10. Apart from these, we can see a LED flash below the dual camera shooter on the rear side. Its ultra thinness will directly compete against the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.

Additionally, it will carry 24 megapixels + 16-megapixel cameras on the rear side with inbuilt AI capabilities. It will support features like AI Super night and AI video. Further, on the front side, there will be dual shooters that will help you get improved selfies with much more details. It is believed to carry 6.5-inch display with 1440×2880 pixel display. Lenovo Z5 Pro will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 coupled with 6/8 GB RAM.

Read More: Lenovo Z5 Pro teased with on-screen fingerprint and slider design

Lenovo will make it available with Android 8.1 Oreo atop ZUI 3.9. It is coming our way on November 1st aka in just next few hours.

Well, how many of you’re waiting for this powerful device?

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Buy ALLCALL W2 Smart Watch Phone For Just $99.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 31, 2018

Newfangled smartwatches simplify the arduous task of monitoring your health while keeping a track of your sports activities like running, walking, swimming etc. Although the device brings a slew of benefits to the wearer, smartwatches don’t come cheap.

But if you’re in the market for a cost-effective smartwatch that’s loaded with useful features, it might interest you to know that the ALLCALL W2 smartwatch phone has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price on Banggood. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

The ALLCALL W2 would normally set you back a pretty penny, but as part of its World’s Debut promotion, the Shenzhen-based tech firm is offering the feature-laden smartwatch phone at a dropped price of just $99.99 in collaboration with Banggood. This is a noteworthy 57% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $233.99.

It is worth noting that the aforesaid discounted price will only be valid for 5 pieces per day, while the remaining pieces will retain the original asking price. However, first 100 buyers who miss this opportunity can still get their hands on the coveted smartwatch phone at a reduced price of $119.99 by using coupon code allcall210.
The W2 is quite an irresistible smartwatch phone at this price, given that it sports an easily-readable 1.39 inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 400 x 400 pixels. Moreover, it packs MTK 6580 Quad-core 1.3GHz cortex-A7 CPU with 2GB of RAM, under the hood.

It offers a hearty 16GB of onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of space. Aside from that, the W2 houses a 2.0MP HD camera and supports browsing the internet and making calls.

You can click here to visit the promotion page to check out the rest of the features and avail this unmissable discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the ALLCALL W2 smartwatch. Note that the promo is slated to end in just 1 day.

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Lenovo K9 and Lenovo A5 to go on sale in India from November 1

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Jeet

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Oct 31, 2018

Earlier this month, China-based Lenovo launched its two new smartphones in the Indian market — Lenovo K9 and Lenovo A5, just in time for the Diwali festival.

At the time of the phone’s announcement, the company had not revealed the availability details. However, Flipkart has now revealed that both the devices will be exclusively available for purchase through its portal from 1st November.

Flipkart is also hosting another festive season sale named Big Diwali Sale from 1st November to 5th November. During this time, the Lenovo K9 and Lenovo A5 will have an offer for purchase made through SBI Credit Card but details are still undisclosed.

The Lenovo K9 features a 5.7-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and is powered by MediaTek‘s Helio P22 octa-core processor clocked at 2GHz, which is manufactured using the 12nm process. It comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which can be further expanded thanks to the Hybrid SIM card slot.

There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. In terms of camera, the device comes with four camera sensors — two on the front side and two on the back. There’s a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a megapixel secondary sensor on the back, along with an LED flash. On the front side also, it comes with the same camera configuration, something that’s not found in this price segment.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, and USB Type-C. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with some customisations from Lenovo. It is powered by a 3,000mAh battery and comes with support for 10W fast charging.

On the other hand, the Lenovo A5 is an entry-level phone which features a 5.45-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek MT6739 quad-core 64-bit processor, clocked at 1.5GHz.

The device comes in two variants — one with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage and another with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There’s also a dedicated microSD card slot for expanding the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

It has a 13-megapixel rear camera along with f/2.2 aperture and an LED flash, and an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper with f/2.2 aperture. The phone also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Lenovo’s custom user interface on top, and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery.

The Lenovo A5 will be available in two color options — Black and Gold. The 2GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 5,999 (approximately $82) while the 3GB RAM model costs Rs. 6,999 (approximately $95). The Lenovo K9, on the other hand, comes in Black and Blue colors for Rs. 8,999, which roughly converts to $123.

Buy Dibea D18 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner For Just $96.99 On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 31, 2018

Looking for a cost-effective way to keep your surrounding dust-free? You’ve come to the right place.

If cleaning stresses you out and online tips for keeping your home clean aren’t proving to be helpful, you might want to take a look at Dibea D18 cordless vacuum cleaner, which is ideal for daily use since it is quite easy to operate.

More importantly, you can get your hands on the D18 cordless vacuum cleaner without breaking the bank. While this powerful Dibea-branded vacuum cleaner would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can now buy it at a dropped price of $105.99 on GearBest.

On top of that, the Suzhou-based professional vacuum cleaner manufacturer is offering buyers something more to cheer about. Apart from taking advantage of this 12% reduction in the vacuum cleaner’s original selling price, you can save a considerable amount of extra money simply by using coupon GBTROct04 at the time of checking out.
The coupon helps you bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $96.99 before you click on the ‘Proceed To Checkout’ button. In other words, you can get an extra $9 off with the help of the above-mentioned coupon.

In addition to the great discount you can avail on its original selling price, there were six other reasons why you should choose the D18 cordless vacuum cleaner. First off, it can be used as a hand-held and vertically as well.

Moreover, it delivers 4000 Pa (long-term mode) and a whopping 9000 Pa (large suction mode) for strong vacuuming. It comes with various brushes including a wide electric rolling brush, floor brush, and a carpet brush.

On top of that, the D18 cordless vacuum cleaner features lighting LED lights placed at end of the roller. Furthermore, it is backed by a robust 2200mAh built-in lithium-ion battery which offers a working time of 45 time in long-term mode and 25 minutes in large suction mode.

As if that weren’t enough, it even boasts a multistage Cyclone separation system. The cyclone filter can be separated from most of the dust when you filter it at the primary level. It can effortlessly separate the dust gas.

While a powerful vacuum cleaner offering comparable features would normally set you back a pretty penny, the Dibea D18 cordless vacuum cleaner is currently up for grabs bearing a dropped price of just $105.99 on GearBest. Moreover, you can extend this 12% discount by applying coupon code GBTROct04 during the checkout process.

The aforesaid coupon brings your already lowered grand total further down to just $96.99. On the downside, there were only 287 pieces left for this promo, which is slated to end in just 2 days. You can follow this link to avail this discount.

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Here’s Your Chance To Grab Banggood Super Snap Up Deals

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 31, 2018

As part of its recently kicked-off Snap-Up campaign, Banggood is offering buyers an opportunity to get their hands on a wide selection of products without emptying their pockets.

On the downside, the super low prices will be valid only for a limited quantity. Moreover, the chance of you grabbing a Snap-Up is very slim, given that a large number of people play it.

It is imperative for you to keep a track of countdown timer displayed on the product page in order to boost your chance of winning. It is also worth noting that you cannot use any other payment method other than PayPal for Snap-Up items.

In other words, if you do not have a PayPal account, you need to create it if you’re interested in grabbing a Snap-Up.

However, if you still end up missing a Snap-Up, you can try again as soon as the next round of offers is made available. In order to ensure you make a great Snap-Up, you need to follow a specific process.

After activating your mailbox you need to set your default shipping address. The next step involves activating the ‘Alert Me’ button so that you receive a reminder 30 minutes in advance.

For the sake of an instance, you can activate the ‘Alert Me’ button for the Eachine E56 720P WIFI FPV selfie drone, which currently bears a price tag of $0.10. Regrettably, the offer is limited to only 10 pieces.

It is equally important for you to keep a track of the time. When just 1 minute is remaining, you need to reload the product page, select right specifics and start your Snap-Up by clicking ‘Snap-Up Now’ when times goes to 00:00:00:00.

Alternatively, those who aren’t willing to wait can buy it directly by with the regular price. All you need to do now is to click on ‘Continue Pay’ and wait for a message confirming that your order has been placed to pop-up on your screen. Note that Banggood Ltd. reserves all rights.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and get a chance to win a Snap-Up. Names of the Lucky Customers are announced right under the counter. The next Snap-Up is slated to kick-off on November 1st at 00:00 am (UTC +8).

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