Unboxing photos of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 show it comes with a wireless charger

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Oct 28, 2018

The Mi MIX 3 launch was one of the biggest events last week. The phone can be termed one of Xiaomi’s best and its specs and features are proof. Xiaomi has released unboxing photos of all the color variants and they are worth looking at.

The Mi MIX 3 comes in three colors – Sapphire Blue, Jade Green, and Onyx Black. All three have a black front bezel. As seen in the images, the Mi MIX 3 comes in a black box. It is apparent, Xiaomi has no plans of changing the design of the retail box for its flagships.

Inside the box is the phone, a black TPU case, a USB-C cable, a travel adapter and….. a white wireless charger! Yes, the Mi MIX 3 comes with a wireless charger included in the box irrespective of the version you buy. This is unusual but a move that will score Xiaomi points. I don’t think there is any manufacturer that bundles its phone with a wireless charger. Do correct me if I’m wrong.

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In a Weibo post yesterday, Xiaomi’s CEO said the reason behind the decision to ship the Mi MIX 3 with a 10W wireless charger is to increase the adoption rate of the technology. This actually makes sense.

Surely, there are people who own phones that support wireless charging but do not own a wireless charger. So, if there is a wireless charger bundled with the phone when you purchase it, there is a high chance you’ll use it which is what Xiaomi plans to achieve.

The Mi MIX 3 is Xiaomi’s second Mi MIX phone this year. It has a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution. Slide the phone and it reveals a 24MP + 2MP dual front-facing camera combo in front for selfies and on the back is a 12MP + 12MP dual camera combination. There are a bunch of camera features including 960fps slow-motion recording.

The Mi MIX 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor with up to 10GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It has a 3200mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4+. The Mi MIX 3 runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie out of the box. The phone also supports frequency bands used in about 226 countries which makes it a great choice for frequent travelers.

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New Lenovo Z5 Pro teasers confirm hardware security chip and slide mechanism

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 28, 2018

Last week it was announced that the Lenovo Z5 Pro will be unveiled on November 1. Following the announcement, Lenovo‘s CEO has released a poster for each day counting down to the event. The posters for yesterday and today confirm some features of the phone.

The poster released yesterday confirms the Lenovo Z5 will have a mechanical slider which we are already aware of but goes into details. According to the poster, the Z5 Pro’s uses a double helix for the slider with what appears to be six guidance “sensors”. The poster also says that the slide mechanism can last more than 300,000 times. This is the same figure OPPO gave for the automated slider of the OPPO Find X.

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There are other details this poster confirms such as dual front-facing cameras and dual rear cameras. The rear cameras are arranged vertically and are positioned in the middle. There is no hole for the fingerprint scanner which means it is under the display.

The second poster which was released today reveals the Lenovo Z5 Pro will have a chipset for hardware level security encryption. This feature is supposed to make the phone appealing to businessmen and professionals who want a phone with a high-level security.

The poster has an image of a chipset with the word “Turbo” written on it. We are not sure but it may mean the phone also has a software performance improvement feature similar to OPPO‘s Hyper Boost technology.

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Quick Charge 5.0 may support 32W fast charging, 15W wireless charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 28, 2018

Quick Charge is Qualcomm’s fast charging technology. The QC 4+ technology is available on mobile platforms like Snapdragon 660, Snapdragon 670, Snapdragon 710 and Snapdragon 845. Fresh information that has surfaced from the recently held Qualcomm’s 4G/5G Summit in Hong Kong has revealed that the company is now working on Quick Charge 5.0 that will offer 32W fast charging.

The latest version of Quick Charge carries support for 18W rapid charging. Competitor technologies such as Huawei’s SuperCharge offers up to 40W fast charging, OPPO’s Super VOOC charging supports up to 50W fast charging and mCharge technology from Meizu offers up to 55W rapid charging. According to Qualcomm, its next-generation fast charging technology will be equipped with triple camera system that will allow it to support up to 32W rapid charging and 15W wireless charging. This technology could be called Quick Charge 5.0.

The existing Quick Chare 4+ technology offers Engine Fast Charging system that divides the power line in to two parts instead of one. This allows the phone to prevent overheating while carrying out fast charging. Also, QC 4+ tech charging keeps the device 3-degree Celsius cooler while charging. It is up to 15 percent faster and 30 percent more efficient than its predecessor. The triple charge system will similarly allow the phone to support 32W rapid charging without getting hot. It is expected to arrive with more advanced features than QC 4+.

Read More: Qualcomm’s wired and wireless charging speeds will soon get a boost

It is speculated that the Quick Charge 5.0 will arrive with Snapdragon 855 (or Snapdragon 8150) that may get official by the end of this year. The exact specifications of the chipset are not available. It will be a 7nm SoC that will arrive to rival with other 7nm SoCs like Apple A12 and Kirin 980.

Vivo Y93 with Snapdragon 439 and 1,598 Yuan (~$230) pricing may launch in November

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 28, 2018

A recent report has revealed that Vivo may soon release Vivo Y95 smartphone in November as a successor for the Vivo 83 phone. A China Telecom website listing for the Vivo Y93 suggests that China will be also receiving this new Y-series smartphone in the coming month. The listing suggests that it could be the first smartphone to feature the new Snapdragon 439 mobile platform that was announced in June this year.

A Vivo phone with variants V1818A and V1818T was spotted with full specifications on the website of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and TENAA, the Chinese telecom authority. However, these listings had not revealed the product name of the device. The China Telecom listing of the Vivo V1818A reveals that it will be arriving in China as Vivo Y93 smartphone.

Qualcomm had launched Snapdragon 429, Snapdragon 439 and Snapdragon 632 mobile platforms in June. The Honor 8C and Meizu Note 8 are the first phones to arrive with Snapdragon 632. Phones powered by other two SoCs have not released yet. The SD439 is a 14nm chipset that includes Adreno 505 graphics and 1.9 GHz quad cores of Cortex A53 and 1.45 GHz quad cores of Cortex A53.

Coming back to Vivo Y93, the SoC of the smartphone will be coupled with 4 GB of RAM. It will be equipped with an internal storage of 64 GB. The handset is expected to release in China on Nov. 15 with a price tag of 1,598 Yuan (~$230). It will be arriving Zixia Red and Starry Night Black colors.

Read More: Vivo V9 Pro 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage edition likely to release in India on November 1

A waterdrop notch screen of 6.2 inches is available on the Vivo Y93 smartphone. The display carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The handset is packed with a 3,935mAh battery. There is no confirmation on whether the phone carries support for fast charging. Also, the handset does not seem to feature a fingerprint scanner. So, the users of Y95 could be only relying on face unlock feature for unlocking it.

The Vivo Y93 is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. Apart from internal storage, it offers additional space for storing contents through microSD card slot. There is a selfie camera of 8-megapixel on the device. The rear panel of the phone is equipped with 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup.

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ASUS ZenFone 6 prototype images reveal in-display camera and triple rear cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 28, 2018

The ASUS ZenFone 5 series of smartphones was made official at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech trade show that was held in February this year. The Taiwanese company could be working on ZenFone 6 series that may go official at the upcoming MWC event in February 2019. Fresh photos of the ZenFone 6 smartphone that were shared by C4ETech YouTube channel today reveal that it will be arriving with an in-display camera and a rear-mounted triple camera unit.

In the first image, the ZenFone 6 prototype is placed beside the ZenFone 5Z. Compared to the ZenFone 5Z, the ZenFone 6 appears to be sporting a notch-less display surrounded by slimmer bezels. An in-screen camera is situated on the top-left corner of its display. The bottom edge of the ZenFone 6 protype has a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C and an external speaker grille.

In the second image, the in-display camera can be seen at the top-right corner of the screen of the ZenFone 6 prototype. There is another image showing another prototype of the phone with a smaller display notch like the OPPO R17 or F9.

There are couple of other images that show that the ZenFone 6 is equipped with a triple camera unit and a fingerprint scanner on its rear shell. Lastly, there is another image showing the handset with a dual camera setup.

Read More: ASUS ZenFone Lite L1 and ZenFone Max M1 announced in India

Since the above images belong to the prototype of ZenFone 6, there is no guarantee on the design that the company may have adopted for its ZenFone 6 series of smartphones. There is a possibility that the successor of the ZenFone 5Z may feature a triple camera system and the device that will arrive to replace the ZenFone 5 may come equipped with dual rear cameras. The rumor mill is expected to reveal more information on the upcoming ZenFone 6 series through forthcoming leaks.

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Xiaomi MIJIA Walkie-Talkie 1S Hands on: So much sleekness for a walkie-talkie

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 27, 2018

Apart from the highly popular smartphone division, Xiaomi has several products ranging from smart home gadgets to cameras and several others, under its MIJIA brand. It’s been over two weeks since a new product was launched under the MIJIA brand. The product is the Xiaomi MIJIA Walkie-Talkie 1S. The name should sound familiar since its predecessor is a popular one. We got some cool hands-on pictures of the MIJIA Walkie Talkie 1S courtesy of Chinese blog Evolife.cn.

If you find the design of the first-generation MIJIA Walkie Talkie attractive, you will definitely fall in love this one. Xiaomi trimmed down the size of this model. It comes with a more compact and minimalist design. Xiaomi MIJIA Walkie-Talkie 1S is said to be 41% thinner and 43% lighter than the first-gen model. It weighs just 114g with a thickness of 14mm while the body is 24mm wide. The smaller size means a slightly smaller battery capacity as it packs a 2190mAh battery unlike the 2600mAh cell on the first-gen model. The battery offers up to 5 days standby time and can last up to 16 hours when used continuously.

The Xiaomi MIJIA Walkie-Talkie 1S solid build also includes a new speaker design which is meant to give it clearer and louder sound output. The maximum volume is increased by an impressive 162% from the previous model which makes it effective for use in a noisy environment. The frequency range is also increased, ranging from 300Hz to 1kHz. Just like the first-gen walkie-talkie, it also comes with FM Radio so apart from communication, you also get entertained. For connectivity, the device comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and Bluetooth 4.0. So, you can decide to use it hands-free. Yes, there is also a hook to strap it to your pocket. There’s a MIJIA Walkie-Talkie app which enables users to share their positions with colleagues and to also set up the device in addition to using the physical buttons on the body. In addition, there is microUSB port lying near the headphone jack with a dust plug covering the two.

As for the price, Xiaomi still retains the 249 yuan ($36) price tag of the first-gen model on the MIJIA Walkie Talkie 1S. The gadget is available as a pair and it comes in White and Blue colours with a sleek coating. The walkie-talkie is already available to buy outside China via online retailers like GearBest, Banggood, Geekbuying and others, but at a higher price. Meanwhile, you can check out some more pictures of the gadget from below.

Honor FlyPods wireless earbuds will launch October 31

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 27, 2018

AirPods, TicPods and now FlyPods! Honor is joining the wireless earbuds train and they have named it FlyPods.

Along with the Magic 2 and the Honor Watch, Huawei’s sub-brand will also announce the FlyPods wireless earbuds on October 31. This is their own take on Apple‘s AirPods.

The poster shows a partial outline of the earbuds and we can tell it will have a stem just like the AirPods. Expect the usual features we have seen from other wireless earbuds such as touch controls, noise isolation, and a rechargeable case.

Huawei was supposed to announce a new version of its own wireless earbuds, the FreeBuds at the Mate 20 event in London but it didn’t. Images of the FreeBuds 2 surfaced online ahead of the event and they showed Huawei has changed the design.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Vivo NEX S vs Meizu 16 Plus: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 27, 2018

2018 is the year of aesthetical innovation in the smartphones market, and the newly-announced Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is a perfect example of it. But the device which started this trend in 2018 is Vivo NEX S with its pop up front camera. In this comparison, we will compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Vivo NEX S and, given its quality-price ratio, another device from another Chinese company which is trying to conquer the affordable flagships sector: Meizu 16 Plus.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Vivo NEX S vs Meizu 16 Plus

	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3	Vivo NEX S	Meizu 16 Plus
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.9 x 74.7 x 8.5 mm, 218 g	162 x 77 x 8 mm, 199 g	160.4 x 78.2 x 7.3 mm, 182 g
DISPLAY	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.59 inches, 1080 x 2316p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 18:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 10 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, MIUI 10	Android 8.1 Oreo, Funtouch OS	Android 8.0 Oreo, Flyme OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 OIS Dual 24 + 2 MP front camera	Dual 12 and 5 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 20 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.6, OIS 20 MP, f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3200 mAh, fast charging with Quick Charge 4.0+, wireless charging	4000 mAh, fast charging 22W	3570 mAh, fast charging with mCharge 4.0
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, pop up cameras	Dual SIM slot, pop up cameras	Dual SIM slot

Design

As it features the highest screen-to-body ratio and it has the first pop up camera in the market, as well as the thinnest design, I think that Vivo NEX S wins the design comparison. It is a definitely more attractive device, even though there are only marginal differences between it and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. The only disadvantage is represented by its bigger dimensions, but it also has a bigger display.

Display

Talking about the display, I would pick the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 for a simple reason: if we base on the specs on the paper, it should provide a better color reproduction. Why? Simple: because it boasts the HDR technology. On the other hand, Meizu 16 Plus has the biggest screen which is very useful for productivity and games.

Hardware/Software

Given that all of these devices feature a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset under the hood, the only important difference between their hardware sides is represented by memory configurations. And on this aspect, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the winner as it is available with up to 10 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The internal storage may be even more important than you expected as these phones do not feature a micro SD slot to expand it.

Camera

The cameras which should provide the best overall performance should be the ones of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. It features 4-axis OIS on the rear side and even a dual camera on the front side: the most impressive setup of the trio. The second place is for Meizu 16 Plus featuring OIS, laser autofocus and a six-LED flash on the back.

Battery

Vivo NEX S has the biggest battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh, even though it is not the thickest phone. And it also provides a way longer battery life than its opponents. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is disappointing with just 3200 mAh (but it is the only one which can be charged wirelessly), while Meizu 16 Plus sits in the middle.

Price

The launch price of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is about $571/€500, Meizu 16 Plus starts from $548/€480 and Vivo NEX S starts from $800/€700. The best value for money phone is definitely Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 because of its price and its outstanding camera performance, but overall I like Vivo NEX S slightly more because of its bigger battery.

Read More: The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Smartphone Goes Up For Pre-Order On Giztop; See Specs And Other Details

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Vivo NEX S vs Meizu 16 Plus: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROS

Full borderless design
In-display fingerprint reader
Outstanding hardware
Awesome camera
Affordable price

CONS

Smaller battery

Vivo NEX S

PROS

High screen-to-body ratio
Bigger battery
Awesome hardware
In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

More expensive

Meizu 16 Plus

PROS

Nice display
Amazing hardware
Good price
Big battery

CONS

More bezels

Honor Watch shown off in promotional images and new poster, supports payment

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 27, 2018

The Honor event scheduled for October 31 will not only be for the launch of the Magic 2 but also for the Honor Watch. The watch is expected to pack interesting features one of which is payment support. Honor has released a bunch of promotional images (and a new poster) that give us a closer look at the smartwatch.

The Honor Watch has a circular dial and a stainless steel frame. The rim has a tachymeter scale and there are two buttons on the right side. One of the buttons has a red marking and the other is plain. The strap in the poster seems to be made of rubber and has a two-tone design. The promotional images below show that there is a leather variant too.

The promotional images don’t show the watch up close save for one which also confirms that the watch has support for contactless payment. However, each of the images shows the watch with a different face, so it is safe to say this is a full smartwatch and not a hybrid.

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Xiaomi’s Roborock Sweep One robot vacuum cleaner gets a Rose Gold special edition

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 27, 2018

When you hear of a special edition or new color variant, the first thing your mind goes to is a mobile phone. Occasionally, we see custom versions of certain mobile accessories such as power banks. However, all that seems to be changing as Xiaomi is now extending it to other products in its lineup.

This week, it announced a special edition version of its Roborock Sweep One robot vacuum cleaner. The special edition vacuum cleaner has a new color scheme – Rose Gold – and comes in a special gift box. This isn’t the first time the Roborock Sweep One will get a special edition. A few months ago, an Inter Milan Edition was released.

Unlike the original version and the Inter Milan Edition which come in white with gray or blue accents respectively, the Rose Gold edition has pink accents. The underside is also pink.

Apart from the color and obviously, the retail box, the Rose Gold Roborock Sweep One has the same functions as the regular version. Cleaning times can be programmed, suction pressure can be adjusted depending on the type/size of dirt, and battery capacity remains 5,200mAh.

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Cubot E01 Bluetooth speakers launched, featuring IPX6 and TWS technology

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 27, 2018

After announcing first sports phone, Cubot is here with its Cubot E01 Bluetooth speakers. It features IPX6 waterproof certification along with TWS (True Wireless Stereo) technology. Last week, at an event held in Hong Kong, Cubot announced E01 Bluetooth Speakers with its first ever sports smartphone.

Cubot E01 Bluetooth speaker draws 12-watt power for its dual 2*6W speakers. In order to give in-depth, realistic sound, the company has added dual bass diaphragms. You can carry these portable Bluetooth speakers wherever you go. It has a built-in huge 2200 mAh battery which can provide 8 hours of playtime. It supports Bluetooth 4.2 allowing your devices to connect instantly. It has a speaker impedance of 4 Ω with the frequency range of 60Hz~18kHz.

Cubit E01 Bluetooth speakers measure 168mmx75mm and weigh at 390 grams. Its TWS (True Wireless Stereo) technology allows dual E01s to connect at the same time with simultaneous output of the left and the right channels. You can use the new Cubot powerful speakers even in wet conditions or during heavy rain, thanks to its IPX6 certification.

Read More: Cubot uncovers the world’s 1st sports smartphone: Cubot Quest

Its dual multiple 6-watt speakers allow the Bluetooth speaker to deliver crisp, robust sound. Its portable design will let you enjoy the immersive sound quality in your home or outdoor environment. Bluetooth 4.2 will allow the compatible devices to connect to your devices from upto 10 meters away.

Cubot also announced Cubot G01( gamepad ), Cubot J01( Armband ), Cubot B01(Cycling Mobile phone holder), and
Cubot U01(Blue headset) at the same event.

So, you can own this beautifully crafted yet useful device from Cubot store.

Xiaomi Photographic Challenge: Win $10,000 with your Mi phone camera now!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 27, 2018

Chinese phone manufacturer, Xiaomi has just announced a photography contest and it is open to all Mi phone users around the world except Mainland China. The contest is called Xiaomi Photography Challenge with a total bounty of $50,000 to be won by a few lucky chaps.

As stated, the contest is open to you if you have a Xiaomi phone, just any Mi phone and it will run from October 26 to December 6th, 2018. The photo’s EXIF data is a requirement and the size must be between 300KB and 10MB. The challenge is actually divided into three stages. The Upload Stage is already up and running from October 25 to November 22. As the name implies, this stage is for contestants to upload their photos on the Mi.com contest landing page. The photos are divided into four categories; natural looks (portraits, selfies etc), Dreamscape (Night scene, low light, shadow), Piece of the world (Nature, city, still life etc), and Why so serious (Lifestyle, humour, new perspective). After the upload stage, the Evaluation stage will run from November 23rd, 2018 until November 26th, 2018and three likes qualifies all entries for this stage. During this stage, professional judges will examine all qualifying photos to select 25 finalists for each category for a total of 100 finalists (Top 100). The Voting Stage will then take place from November 27th until December 6th 2018. During this stage, users can visit the official challenge page to vote on the Top 100.

A winner will emerge from each category based on the votes of Mi fans all over the world. Each of the winners in the four categories will go home with $10,000, while the second prize winner in each of the four categories will be awarded $2,000 each. The four third prize winners will receive $500 USD each. All winners will have to send a copy of their passport in order to claim their prizes. The contest is free to enter. All you need is a Xiaomi account.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 update brings weather forecast and temperature function

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 27, 2018

Xiaomi is keen on bringing new devices in the market with impressive features. Similarly, in May this year, Xiaomi announced various new devices including Mi 8, Mi Band 3 and others. In order to make these devices more user-friendly and feature-rich, Xiaomi consistently rolled multiple updates. Today, Xiaomi is rolling out a new firmware update for Mi Band 3 with an ability to bring weather forecast feature. It packs several other improvements like new animations, etc.

In order to improve the overall efficiency and user experience, Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is getting a new update. It brings a temperature and weather information feature of your selected place. The weather card on the Band 3 will give you the current temperature and a forecast for the whole day. It also packs new exercise mode animation.

To get the latest firmware, you should have the latest version of Mi-Fit app. After updating the app, you need to connect your wearable with it, then head over to settings menu and tap check for update option. Xiaomi has already updated the Mi band 3 with the night mode and the ability to mute the paired mobile device.

Moreover, Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is a significant upgrade over Mi Band 2 with a more accurate step counting algorithm. Xiaomi Mi Band 3 allows you to view messages, SMS, incoming caller ID, and all your activity data by just churning out Rs 200 extra against the pricing of Mi band 2. Further, the upgraded version has 24 hours heartbeat count feature, water resistance up to 50 meters, sleep monitor, etc.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is now available through offline stores in India

Right now users can upgrade their Mi band 3 using the updated Mi-Fit App via a compatible mobile device.

Well, how many of you have already witnessed the update?

Buy Xiaomi WeLoop Hey 3S Smart Watch For Just $89.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 27, 2018

The market is brimming with high-end fitness trackers and smartwatches that enables its wearer to monitor his/her daily activities while encouraging them to lead a healthier lifestyle. Regrettably, these devices don’t come cheap.
If you’re fitness purist looking for a cost-effective smartwatch that boasts an impressive array of features, you might want to take a gander at the Hey 3S smartwatch. Xiaomi’s partner WeLoop launched this feature-rich watch in April last year, taking the wearable realm by storm.

Before we shed light on the top-end specs and features that make the Hey 3S an irresistible smartwatch, let us take a look at the discount Xiaomi is currently offering on the well-received smartwatch in collaboration with GeekBuying. Aside from that, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process.

Sporting an uncanny resemblance to the Apple Watch, the Hey 3S would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, but you can buy it for just $94.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 47% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $179.99. This discount will be valid for the black color version of the Hey 3S smartwatch.
Alternatively, you can avail a 40% off on the red color version of the Hey 3S smartwatch that usually carries a $158.99 price tag. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now get your hands on the red-tinted Hey 3S watch at a slashed price of just $94.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code NFHCOFMA to save an extra $10 at the time of checking out. This helps you bring your already reduced grand total further down to $89.99 without breaking much of a sweat.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Hey 3S sports an eye-catching a 1.28-inch display bearing a screen resolution of 176×176 pixels with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top for added protection. Weighing in just 38g, the Hey 3S features a GPS sensor and a 9-axis motion sensor and helps its wearer to keep a track of various training activities such as distance traveled.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out more details about the WeLoop Hey 3S smartwatch and take advantage of the discount. Note that the promotion sale is slated to end in just 1 day.

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Huawei AI Speaker debuts in China with its own virtual assistant, priced 399 Yuan (~$60)

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 27, 2018

Yesterday, at Huawei Mate 20 launch event, the Chinese smartphone maker launched a few other devices including a smartwatch, wireless charger, car charger, and Huawei AI speaker. Huawei’s new speaker is a mix of both the Amazon Echo Dot and Apple’s HomePod design. Unlike Huawei AI Cube which uses Google’s platform as a virtual assistant, Huawei AI Speaker is powered by a Chinese voice assistant, Xiaoyi. Huawei has manufactured the new AI Speaker for the Chinese market only.

It hosts a single cord on the back with 6 microphones to interact with Huawei’s own Xiaoyi virtual assistant. On the top side, Huawei has added its own branding with four physical buttons: mute, +, -, and a call button. The company has partnered with Dynaudio to use its tech in its AI speaker. It carries 2.25-inch high-fidelity hardware with a 10-watt speaker. Further, Huawei has added a “Histen” algorithm to improve its sound performance.

Its voice operation is similar to somewhat that of Google Assistant. It can distinguish between different voices, which helps the users to interact in a more dynamic way. Huawei has focused to build a “smart” product rather than just a “speaker.”

Read More: Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro Chinese pricing vs other regions

These kind of smart speakers are quite popular around the globe due to their vast number of features. The affordable pricing is another aspect behind the huge number of smart speaker sales. Aside from Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini, all other smart speakers are heftily priced between $100-$400 in the international market.

Well, Huawei has affordably priced its AI Speaker at 399 Yuan (~$60) in China.

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Buy Utorch FY3D – Z1 Holographic Display LED Fan For Just $199.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 27, 2018

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly, yet a highly effective way to engage your audience or to spread the word about your new product, you might want to take a look at the Utorch FY3D – Z1 holographic display LED fan advertising machine.

Ideal for a shopping mall, stores, restaurants, museums and a slew of other display areas, the Utorch FY3D – Z1 is a fully customizable and easy-to-install holographic display LED fan that doesn’t consume a lot of power. And there’s more for you to cheer about.

While small and large businesses spend a lot of money on advertising and marketing, the FY3D – Z1 will help you promote your product or idea without emptying your pocket. In fact, this useful product has now gone up for sale bearing a dropped price of just $199.99 on GearBest.

This is a considerable 31% reduction in the Utorch FY3D – Z1 holographic LED fan’s original asking price. Despite carrying a heavily discounted price tag, the Utorch FY3D-Z1 is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
In order to use it, all you need to do is to copy any black background video into the holographic LED fan and it will deliver an animated 3d advertising display for your audience to gaze at. Since the image it creates is borderless and has no backgrounds, it appears as if the 3d advertising display is in the air.

Moreover, the device supports MP4, AVI, RMVB, MKV, GIF, JPG, PNG formats with a black background. It comes with a controller that you can use to remotely control the vivid display.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out more details about the Utorch FY3D – Z1 holographic display LED fan and avail the discount. With just 95 pieces remaining, the promo is slated to end 3 days.

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Buy Xiaomi-Branded Smartphones At Unbeatable Prices On Banggood [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 27, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting for Xiaomi phones prices to drop, we got good news for you. We’ll not only divulge details about top Xiaomi-branded phones that you can buy at discounted prices, but also show how you can get extra discounts during the checkout process.

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Global Version)

The global version of the recently launched Pocophone F1 smartphone would normally set you back $339.99 on both online and offline stores. If you aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a smartphone, all you need to do is use coupon code 1111F164 to get $41 off.

In other words, you can use the aforesaid coupon to reduce your grand total to just $298.99. The coupon will be valid for the black color variant of the smartphone that comes with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of onboard storage. You can visit this link to avail the discount.

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Global Version)

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 global version with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM has gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag of $385.99 on Banggood. This is a 29% reduction in the phone’s original asking price is $545.99.

In order to get an additional $46 off, you can use coupon code 10BGF1128C before proceeding to checkout. The coupon helps you bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $339.99.
You can choose between 3 color versions including blue, black and red. Just visit this link to take advantage of this unmissable discount before the promo comes to an end.

Xiaomi Mi 8 (Global Version)

Xiaomi is offering a noteworthy 24% discount on the global version of its well-received Mi 8 smartphone on Banggood. As a result, you can now get your hands on the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM variant of the Mi 8 smartphone at a lowered price of just $458.99.

It is worth noting that this Xiaomi-branded smartphone usually sells for $599.99. Moreover, you can reduce your grand total to just $408.50 by availing an additional $50.49 off with the help of coupon code 11BGM86G.

The discount will be limited to the blue color version of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone. You can head straight to this link in order to take full advantage of the discount before this promotion comes to an end.

Xiaomi Mi A2 (Global Version)

Likewise, you can receive a 27% off on the Mi A2 smartphone that comes with 4GB of RAM and offers 32GB of internal storage. Thanks to the discount, Xiaomi’s well-received Mi A2 smartphone that normally sells for $299.99 can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $218.99.
As if that weren’t enough, you can save a considerable amount of more money with the help of coupon code 11BGA24. You can save an extra $37.23 and bring your grand total down to just $181.76 simply by using this coupon before you click on the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button.

This discount will be valid on both black and gold color versions of the Mi A2 smartphone. You can click here to check out the phone’s full specifications and avail the discount before the promo wraps up.

Xiaomi Mi A1

There’s a noteworthy 40% off on the Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone’ original asking price of $299.05. This version offering 4GB of RAM and offers a hearty 64GB of onboard storage is now up for grabs at a dropped price of just $178.99 on Banggood.

You can use coupon code 11BGA1CL and receive an extra $30.43 at the time of checking out. Thanks to this additional discount, you end up paying only $148.56 for the coveted Mi A1 smartphone.
The discount will be valid for the black color version of the Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone. You can visit this link in order to check out more details about the phone and avail this unmissable discount before the promo comes to an end.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Global Version)

The global version of the Redmi S2 would normally set you back $189.99, but you can now get your hands on the 3GB RAM+32GB ROM variant of the smartphone at a reduced price of just $145.99.

Furthermore, you can extend this noteworthy 23% discount by using coupon code 11BGS23CL before proceeding to checkout. With this coupon, you can get an additional $26.28 off, which means your grand total also reduces to just $119.71.
The discount will be valid for the grey and gold color versions of the smartphone. You can click here to check out the phone’s full specification and receive the discount ahead of the promo’s impending expiration.

OnePlus 5/5T gets Project Treble support in the latest OxygenOS 5.1.6 update

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 27, 2018

OnePlus is rolling out a new update to the OnePlus 5 and 5T devices. The latest firmware brings many new changes including few bug fixes and new features. Majorly, OnePlus has added support of Project Treble for both the OnePlus 5 and 5T. Aside from new features, OnePlus has also added October Security Patch 2018 with several security improvement and measures. In total, there are 26 fixes for vulnerabilities found in the Android operating system.

OnePlus took several months to roll out the Project Treble on a Stable build as it is available since June on the OxygenOS beta channel. Furthermore, the update has added support of VoLTE for IDEA cellular network in India. You can have a look at the official changelog of the update:

Supported Project Treble;
Supported IDEA India VoLTE (Default On);
Improved Bluetooth stability for phone calls;
Updated Android security patch to 2018.10.

Project Treble will allow developers to boot a generic Android image. Ultimately, it will help OEM to update the device faster along with the ease of development to custom ROM developers. Now, OnePlus users can see some more out of the box development from third-party developers. OnePlus announced the inclusion of Project Treble while launching the OxygenOS 5.1.5 update some time ago.

Other OEMs like Essential and Huawei have already rolled out Project Treble support for their high-end devices.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8, OnePlus 5T & More Gain ARCore Support

The update is rolling out to all the OnePlus 5/5T units in a phased manner, so it may take some time to reach your device. We suggest you keep your device charged at least upto 50% while performing an upgrade.

Additionally, OnePlus is set to launch the OnePlus 6T with all new waterdrop display and on-screen fingerprint sensor. The new device is coming our way on October 29th at a launch event in New York City. Though its India unveil will happen on October 30.

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Xiaomi to hit UK smartphone market in November before heading for the US

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 27, 2018

As revealed earlier in few reports, Xiaomi is going to make an official debut in the UK smartphone market in November. In the past, Xiaomi has already indicated its expansion plans when they partnered with Three UK. The world’s fourth largest brand has further plans to launch its products and services in the US after hitting the European shores.

After breaking records in its homeland and countries like India, now the Chinese smartphone maker is set for release in major European nations. Xiaomi will launch its new “flagship” smartphone in the UK along with the various smart home Mi products from November 8th. Users would be able to buy the new Xiaomi products from online and offline retailers.

As per the old reports, it is believed Xiaomi products will be available both online and offline in the region. Additionally, Xiaomi is all set to launch Mi experience store in the Westfield London shopping center on November 10. Later, the expansion spree will continue in other countries like Spain, France, Italy, and a few other European markets. In the UK, Wilkin Lee will be the sales and marketing director at Xiaomi. The new Xioami UK team will be hosting a Mi Community London treasure hunt on October 27th.

Xiaomi is trying hard to launch their products in the US, but ongoing trade war is giving it some challenges. So, after a successful launch in Europe, Xiaomi is undoubtedly going to head over to the US market.

Currently, Xiaomi has not confirmed that which smartphones are going to launch in the new market, but chances of Mi Mix 3 and Mi Mix 8 Pro are more.

Read More: Xiaomi’s first UK Mi store opening in London soon

Xiaomi has a great chance to endeavor the European market before hitting the US market. Moreover, Xiaomi is also talking about its expansion to Ireland as they have planned a launch event on November 1.

Similarly, OnePlus is also opening its arms and is launching its OnePlus 6T in the UK, France, and other European countries. It is rumored that they have joined hands with T-Mobile for the launch of OnePlus 6T in the US.

How many of you are waiting for its official European Launch?

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Get Great Discounts On Smartphones, Smartwatches And Other High-End Gadgets On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 27, 2018

If you’re a gadget buff living on a tight budget, we got good news for you. As part of its recently kicked off ‘Ultimate Gadget Sale’ promo, GeekBuying is offering a wide selection of high-end gadgets including smartphones, smart watches etc at considerably reduced prices.

The GeekBuying promo offers up to 40% off on various items that have been separated into multiple categories to simplify to search process. We’ll even help you reduce the already discounted prices of select items so without further ado, let’s check out the gadgets that you can buy without emptying your pocket.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition

The well-received Mi 8 Explorer Edition smartphone has gone up for sale carrying a dropped price of just $719.99 on GeekBuying. Aside from taking advantage of this 28% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $999.99, you can use coupon code GHMQDDXU to get an extra discount.
The coupon helps you save an extra $129.97 and bring your grand total down to $699.99 at the time of checking out. The discount will be valid for the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM variant of the smartphone for a limited period of time.

You can follow this link to check out the phone’s full specification and avail the discount before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Smartphone

Much to the delight of Xiaomi fans that have been waiting to get their hands on the Mi Mix 2S without spending a lot of money, Xiaomi is offering the coveted smartphone at a dropped price of just $418.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 30% drop in the phone’s retail price of $599.99.

In order to save more money, all you need to do is to apply coupon code IFJBKXXJ at the time of checking out. As soon as you use the coupon, your discounted grand total drops down to just $409.99, and you end up saving an extra $112 without breaking much of a sweat.

The discount is available for the global version of the Mi Mix 2S smartphone that comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Note that the promotion sale is slated to end in just 3 days. You can follow this link to get the discount and check out more details about the Mi Mix 2S smartphone.

Xiaomi TwentySeventeen Unisex Quartz Watch

Equipped with Xiaomi Eco-chain, the TwentySeventeen is quite an irresistible analog quartz wristwatch that you can now buy at a reduced price of just $26.99 on GeekBuying. In addition to receiving this 46% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $49.99, you can get an extra $10 simply by applying coupon code CDGSNBTM.
In other words, you can reduce your grand total to just $21.99 with the help of the above-mentioned coupon, which will be valid only for a limited period of time. As far as the promo is concerned, it was on the verge of wrapping up too. You can visit this link to get the discount.

GameSir VX E-sports AimSwitch Wireless Gaming 2.4G Keyboard Mouse Combo

Avid gamers using a PS4, PS3, Switch, Xbox One or PC for playing their favorite games can now buy the GameSir VX E-sports AimSwitch keyboard mouse combo at a slashed price of just $99.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 17% discount that you can avail for 1 day on the Chinese online store.

Moreover, you can use coupon code TSSOCRRH to save $26.74 before proceeding to checkout. With the help of this coupon, you can reduce your grand total to just $83.25. You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in receiving this discount before the promo comes to an end.

NO.1 F18 Sports Smartwatch

If you’re a fitness conscious person looking for a cost-effective smartwatch that’s loaded with impressive features, you might want to take a gander at the NO.1 F18. This feature-rich smartwatch is now up for grabs carrying a reduced price tag of just $47.99 on GeekBuying.

If this 20% discount doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code MVUTYIQD and get an extra $5 off at the time of checking out. As a result, your grand total comes down to only $42.99.

You can visit this link and check out more details about the NO.1 F18 sports smartwatch and receive the discount before the promotion sale comes to an end.

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