Get a glimpse of Huawei Mate 20 Pro in-display fingerprint via an early unboxing video

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Oct 16, 2018

While it was originally founded in 2005 as a specialty gadget shop that focuses primarily on lasers, flash carts, and flashlights, DX.com now offers more than 110,000 products ranging from tiny microSD readers to mammoth RC helicopters.

If you’re a gadget enthusiast living on a tight budget, it might interest you to know that you can now avail a noteworthy discount on the huge gadget collection available on DX. So without further ado, let us delve straight into the details.

In a bid to simplify the search process, the wide selection of gadgets accessible on DX.com has been separated into multiple categories like Cell Phone & Accessories, Consumer Electronics, Hobbies & Toys, Electrical & Tools and lots more. If you’re interested in buying these products at the lowered price, all you need to do is use coupon code DX0005 while checking out.

Whether you’re looking for a high-end smartphone or a top-branded laptop, the aforesaid coupon will help you reduce your grand total so that you can buy your favorite gadget without burning a hole in your pocket. It is worth noting that the site is already offering exceptional discounts on a slew of popular products.

For the sake of an instance, there’s a 29% off on Xiaomi’s well-received Mi Band 3 smartwatch that normally sells for $45.99 on online as well as offline stores. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now get your hands on the coveted fitness band at a dropped price of just $32.66.
But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can apply the coupon code and get an addition 5% discount on the Xiaomi-branded fitness band’s already lowered selling price. In other words, you can extend the currently available discount on a specific product simply by applying the discount coupon before proceeding to check out.

If you’re interested in checking out the products and taking advantage of the coupon, just head straight to this link. It is worth noting that the above-mentioned coupon is likely to expire soon.

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OnePlus 6T official accessories leak with pricing details

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 16, 2018

Already, in October we have witnessed many new device launches, and many others have yet to come this month. Google has announced their Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 Xl devices, while Honor has surfaced with Honor 8X, Razer Phone 2 is here, and today Huawei is ready to launch Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro at an event in London. OnePlus is also preparing to launch their new flagship device on October 30. On a similar note, we have got some new leaks showing the OnePlus 6T accessories aka its official covers and cases with the pricing.

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Our folks at MySmartPrice has managed to get some new pictures of the OnePlus 6T cases along with their pricing details. There are total six cases that OnePlus will be offering for their latest upcoming flagship. As seen in the images above we can see OnePlus 6T Karbon bumper Case priced for Rs 1990 (~$26). There’s another Black Flip cover with the pricing of Rs 1290(~$17) along with the Nylon bumper case. OnePlus has added a lot of variety this time as they have debuted Red Silicone Protective case and Sandstone Protective case at the price of Rs 1290 (~$17) and Rs 990(~$13). Overall there are three bumper cases (Nylon, Ebony Wood, Carbon) and two protective cases (Sandstone and Carbon).

These are the same cases that the Chinese company has made available for OnePlus 6. We expect some new type of cases for OnePlus 6T to match its waterdrop display and in screen fingerprint camera.

Read More: OnePlus 6T will bring a whole new UI” and improved gestures

OnePlus 6T Specs

Additionally, OnePlus 6T will get some internal upgrades like a new waterdrop display with an optical in-screen fingerprint scanner. There will be a USB-C type port without 3.5 mm audio jack. This time company will sell USB Type-C Bullets separately for the OnePlus 6T. It will be bundled with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and 6/8 RAM configuration.

You can check more details about the OnePlus 6T over here. OnePlus 6T is coming our way on October 30, 2018, at a global launch event in New York.

Meizu Note 8 launch event scheduled on October 25, same day as Mi MIX 3 event

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Oct 16, 2018

After Xiaomi scheduled a launch event on 25th October for unveiling the Mi MIX 3, another Chinese smartphone manufacturer Meizu has scheduled a launch event on the same day.

Meizu has sent out media invites for an event on 25th October at Beijing Performing Arts Center, which will begin at 14:30 PM, to launch its new Meizu Note 8 smartphone. Apparently, ‘Note’ is an abbreviation for ‘National Optical Technology Expert’.

The event invite shows few cameras and a woman lying on the floor who’s holding the upcoming Meizu Note 8 smartphone in her hands. The invite mentions the slogan “National Camera Phone” and shows multiple cameras, suggesting that it is a camera-centric phone.

Recently, a Meizu smartphone with model number M822Q appeared on TENAA certification website, which is believed to be the Meizu Note 8. The listing reveals that the phone features a 6-inch Full-HD+ display offering a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.

Under the hood, it is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz. While the specific chipset is not mentioned, it could be Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 or Snapdragon 450, but it’s most likely to be the Snapdragon 636.

It packs 4GB of RAM and comes with 64GB of internal storage and support for further expanding the phone’s storage up to 128GB using a microSD card. As for the camera specifications, the device features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel sensors. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel shooter for taking selfies.

Just below the camera module on the back panel, it features a fingerprint sensor for added security. The TENAA listing also reveals that the device will run Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box.

The phone will be powered by a 3,500mAh battery with support for fast charging technology. The Meizu Note 8 is expected to be available in four color options — Black, Red, Purple, and Blue.

Buy Huawei MediaPad M3 (BTV-DL09) 4G Phablet For Only $269.99 On GearBest

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Oct 16, 2018

Even over two years after hitting the store shelves, Huawei’s MediaPad M3 continues to garner popularity among those looking for a cost-effective phablet with 4G network and fingerprint sensor.

Taking this skyrocketing demand of the MediaPad M3 ( BTV-DL09 ) into consideration, Huawei is now offering the coveted phablet at a dropped price on GearBest. In other words, the Chinese tech giant has made the device available to the cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a phablet.

Thanks to the discount, you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $269.99 on GearBest, the popular online store that offers top electronic gadgets at unbeatable prices. This is a noteworthy 35% decrease in the device’s original asking price.

An absolute bargain at this price, the MediaPad M3 (BTV-DL09) sports an 8.4 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels. Under the hood, it packs a powerful HiSilicon Kirin 950 processor along with a Mali-T880 MP4 GPU for an unmatched and uninterrupted viewing experience.

The MediaPad M3 (BTV-DL09) 4G phablet comes with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. The device accepts compatible cards up to 128GB to empower you to save your photos, videos, and other favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space.

On the photography front, the MediaPad M3 (BTV-DL09) houses an 8.0-megapixel camera on the back and an 8.0-megapixel front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. Furthermore, the phablets on EMUI 4.1-based Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS and is backed by a non-removable Li-Po 5100 mAh battery.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out the full specification and taking advantage of the discount. With just 95 pieces left, this promo is slated to end in 2 days.

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Huawei Mate 20 launch event today, know details and watch livestream

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 16, 2018

After Google Pixel 3, Honor 8X, Galaxy A9 and Razer Phone 2, now finally its turn for Huawei to launch the new Huawei Mate 20 series. Today, Huawei is set to announce the new Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro devices at an event in London starting 14:00 BST (9:00 PM Beijing Time/ 6:30 PM IST). In the below write-up you can know about launch event details and some specs roundup for both the Mate 20 devices.

There was an abundance of leaks bundling from the past few months. They have given us a full overview of the device specs, design, and pricing. So, before going into the Huawei Mate 20 series details, let’s know how you can watch the live stream of the event from London.

Huawei Mate 20 pro Launch event live stream/details

As a reminder, Huawei will host an event in London to present the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20. The event will begin at 2:30 PM on October 16th. Readers in China can start watching the live stream at 9:00 PM, while in India the same event will go live at 6:30 PM and in the US at 6:30 am PDT, 9:30 EDT.

Huawei Launch event live stream

Huawei fans can watch the live feed of the launch event at respective times around the globe. You can switch over here to watch the Huawei launch event live stream:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnVt4I56SbY

Users can watch the live stream in different voiceover languages like in French, Russian, Arabic, and Spanish.

Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro rumored specs roundup:

Both the devices will carry the Android’s first 7nm chipset, Kirin 980 chipset. There will be a 4200 mAh battery on Huawei Mate 20 Pro, while its sibling will host a 4000 mAh battery. As per the recent rumor, it will come with the 40w fast charging.

The Huawei Mate 20 expected to come today with an LCD screen and a fingerprint sensor on the back. It will come with a 3.5mmm headphone jack. It will be available in variable RAM options of 4/6/8GB with 64 and 512 GB of Storage.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20X rumor roundup: Specifications, features and pricing

Talking about Mate 20 Pro, it will carry a curved 6.4 inch OLED display having full HD resolution with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. There will be a 6 or 8GB RAM options with 128GB and 512 GB of internal storage. Huawei Mate 20 Pro is reported to have high-speed LTE access, NFC, Bluetooth v5.0, and Gigabit WLAN with dual-band support.

Pricing and availability

Huawei Mate 20 is expected with a price of ILS 3,000 (~ $812 and Rs. 60,600). It will be made available by the end of this month in four color options of “Twilight,” Black, Blue, and Green. It’s Pro version will be available for the ILS 4,000 (~$1080 and Rs. 80,800).

Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20X rumor roundup: Specifications, features and pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 16, 2018

After months of leaks, Huawei will be unleashing its Mate 20 series of smartphones today. It is speculated that the company will be announcing multiple devices such as Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20X, Mate 20 Porsche Design and Huawei Watch GT. The Huawei Mate 20 series launch event will be held at 1:30 PM (local time) in London today. Here is a rumour roundup on all the devices that will be announced today.

Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20X — Image source: https://twitter.com/UniverseIce

Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro Specifications and Features

Huawei had released the Mate 10 with LCD screen and Mate 10 Pro with an OLED display last year. The Chinese manufacturer will be employing the same strategy for its upcoming Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones. Rumors have it that the Mate 20 will be equipped with a 6.53-inch LCD screen with waterdrop notch and it will carry support for an aspect ratio of 19:9 and Full HD+ resolution.

On the other side, the Mate 20 Pro is expected to house a curved OLED screen of 6.39 inches. It is expected to feature a larger notch because of which it will offer an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 and Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels. The Mate 20 Pro will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader whereas the Mate 20 will be fitted with a regular rear-mounted fingerprint reader. The Mate 20 will be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack, but the Pro variant will be lacking it.

Both the phones will be fueled by the 7nm Kirin 980 chipset that will come with dual NPU unit for better handling of AI tasks. The Mate 20 will be fueled by 4,000mAh battery whereas the Mate 20 Pro will be packed with a 4,200mAh battery. Both the smartphones will carry support for 40W fast charging. The Mate 20 and 20 Pro will be the first Huawei phones to carry support for 15W wireless charging. Both the handsets are also expected to support reverse wireless charging that will allow users to wirelessly charge the Huawei Freebuds 2 Pro earbuds by placing it on the Mate 20 or 20 Pro smartphone.

The Leica engineered triple camera unit arranged in a square-shaped module will be available on the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones. Rumors have it that the Mate 20 will include 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera system. A newer report has claimed that the Mate 20 Pro will have 40-megapixel f/1.8 aperture + 20-megapixel f/2.4 aperture and 8-megapixel wide-angle lens in its triple camera system. Both phones are expected to deliver professional photo shooting experience such as ultra-macro shots and detailed photography in low-light conditions.

The Mate 20 Pro is expected to come in LPDDRX4 RAM variants like 6 GB and 8 GB RAM and UFS 2.1 storage choices like 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. The Huawei Mate 20 may come in LPDDRX4 RAM editions like 4 GB and 6 GB and UFS storage variants between 64 GB and 512 GB. For storage, the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will feature a memory card slot, but it won’t be the regular microSD card slot. Instead, it will be equipped with a nanoSD card slot that will support up to 256 GB of nanoSD card by Huawei.

Leaked information has revealed that the Mate 20 may carry a starting price of around $800 and $900 whereas the Mate 20 Pro may cost over $1,000 for its base model.

Huawei Mate 20X and Mate 20 Porsche Design

Huawei has also teased that it will be debuting the Mate 20X gaming friendly smartphone.

In the heat of battle, stay cool with #HUAWEIMate20X. 16.10.18 #HigherIntelligence #UltimatePerformance pic.twitter.com/bZeRKhnOC3

— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) October 8, 2018

A recent report had revealed that it will be equipped with a massive waterdrop notch display of 7.12 inches and triple rear cameras like Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones. One of the leaked photos have suggested that the Huawei will be also offering a stylus for the larger Mate 20X smartphone.

There is no information available on the specifications of the Mate 20 Porsche Design smartphone. However, it goes without saying that the handset will be packed with the best possible specs and will carry a very hefty price tag.

Huawei Watch GT Specifications and Pricing

The Huawei Watch GT featuring Cortex M4 processor and custom OS is also expected to get announced alongside the Mate 20 series of smartphones today. The smartwatch is speculated to feature a 1.39-inch AMOLED display that will support 454 x 454 pixels resolution and it may include 420mAh battery. Other rumored features of the Huawei Watch GT include 316L stainless steel body, 5ATM water resistance, heart rate monitor and GPS. The Huawei Watch GT may cost around 200 euros (~$230).

Buy LYNWO-Branded Smartwatches At Heavily Discounted Price On Banggood

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Oct 16, 2018

In a bid to keep up in this fast-paced world, we often end up neglecting our health. While you can resort to using fitness gadgets like smartwatches and fitness bands to monitor your health, these devices usually carry steep price tags.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a top-branded smartwatch without breaking the bank, we got good news for you. LYNWO, one of China’s leading manufacturers of wearable products is now offering its well-received smartwatches at a considerably reduced price on Banggood.

Keeping in line with that, the feature-rich LYNWO M39 smartwatch has now gone up for pre-order carrying a heavily discounted price tag of just $19.99 on Banggood. This noteworthy 64% reduction in the device’s retail price of $54.99 will be valid for 100 pieces only.

The remaining 300 pieces will set you back $23.99. Moreover, the aforesaid discount will be valid on the NO. 1, NO. 2, NO. 3, NO. 4, NO. 5 and NO. 6 versions of the LYNWO M39 smartwatch.

Note that the first 10 pieces will be up for grabs for just $9.99. The pre-order is slated to arrive on October 31st.
Under the ‘Best Selling’ category, you can avail a 44% discount on the LYNWO T8 GSM smartwatch that normally sells for $22.99 on online and offline stores. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the coveted T8 can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $12.99.

You can choose between 3 color options including black, blue and white. If you’re interested to take advantage of the discount, note that the promo kicked off on October 14th and is scheduled to end on October 26th.

There’s a 56% discount on the LYNWO M9 smartwatch as well. The M9 usually carries a $44.99 price tag but it will be up for grabs at a dropped price of just $19.99 for a limited period of time.

The aforesaid discount will be valid specifically for the NO. 1, NO. 2, NO. 3, NO. 6 and NO. 7 versions of the LYNWO M9 smartwatch. This promotion sale started on October 12th and will come to an end on October 26th.
Alternatively, you can go for the LYNWO DT19 smartwatch, which is now available for a reduced price of just $29.99. This is a significant 50% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $59.99.

Moreover, you can choose from the NO. 1, NO. 2, NO. 3 and NO. 4 variants of the DT19 smart business watch. The watch sports a spherical 1.2-inch IPS Color display with 240 x 240 pixels resolution.

The ‘Recommended for You’ section features a slew of heavily discounted smartwatches from LYNWO. You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out all the smartwatches that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket.

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Official: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 to launch on October 25 in Beijing

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 16, 2018

Finally, we have got an official launch date for the Mi Mix 3. The Chinese electronics maker is going to launch the Mi Mix 3 on October 25th at an event in Beijing. After rumored for launch on October 15th, Xiaomi has finally confirmed the official launch date via a poster published on Weibo handle. So, on October 25th all the leaks and rumors will dissolve, and we will get the official Mi Mix 3 device with its new sliding tech.

Xiaomi will pull the wraps off from Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 with a new futuristic design. Yesterday, Donovon Sung, Global Spokesperson and Director of Product Management for Xiaomi, pushed two different images teasing the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. In one of the pictures, it is made clear that Mi Mix 3 will be available in four different colors.

Under the hood, it is expected to carry a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with variable RAM and storage options. Due to its sliding design, Xiaomi has added a 6.4-inch AMOLED display offering nearly 100% screen-to-body ratio. The device will come with an in-screen fingerprint scanner instead of the traditional sensor on the device’s body.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 real-life image teased as the phone’s launch nears

There’s going to be dual camera sensors on the back, a 16 megapixel + 13-megapixel telephoto lens. There will be 3D facial recognition along with some AI features on a 20-megapixel front sensor. It will run on MIUI 9.0 aka Android 7.1 Nougat on board with 18W fast charging support. It has been listed on the Chinese certification agency, 3C in four different models of :

M1810E5A
M1810E5E
M1810E5EC
M1810E5T

Further, earlier leaks indicate that the Mi Mix 3 pricing will start from 3399 Yuan (~$490) for 6GB RAM+ 64 GB ROM variant. While the 8GB RAM 256 ROM variant will be available for the price of 5266 Yuan (~$760).

Get Big Discounts On Top-Branded Laptops And Tablet PCs On GearBest

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Oct 16, 2018

Looking for a laptop or tablet PC that’s loaded with awe-inspiring features and boasts top-end specs but doesn’t cost a fortune? It might interest you to know that GearBest is giving cost-conscious buyers a chance to get their hands on well-received laptops and tablets without emptying their pockets.

As part of its ‘Premium Laptop Sale’ promotion, the Chinese online store known for offering the best electronic gadgets at unbeatable prices is now doling out considerable discounts on a wide selection of top-branded laptops, tablet PCs and other accessories. The promo has been split into multiple categories in order to expedite the search process.

First off, we have the ‘Hot Sale’ category which is crammed with heavily discounted laptops and tablet PCs. For the sake of an instance, you can avail a 19% off on the ASUS Adol laptop that usually sells for $962.53.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, this ASUS-branded laptop can now be yours at a dropped price of just $779.99. On the downside, the discount will only be valid for 100 pieces and the promo is slated to end in just 6 days.

Much to the delight of brand-conscious buyers who are living on a tight budget, GearBest is offering noteworthy discounts on tablet PCs, laptops and notebooks manufactured by leading brands like Xiaomi, Teclast, Chuwi, and Jumper. You can find these devices in the category called ‘Top Brand.’
If you’re in the market for newly arrived laptop and mobile phone accessories, you might want to take a look at the ‘Cool New Arrival’ section. Here you can find a laptop holder, a tablet stand and heavily discounted laptops including the T-bao Tbook R8S Laptop, MECHREVO S1 Gaming Laptop and Lenovo Xiaoxin Chao 7000 – 13 Laptop.

The last section called ‘Popular Accessories is brimming with all sorts of useful adornments for laptops as well as tablets. You can click here and visit the promotion link to check out these products that include the AIWO 737A Laptop which is currently available at a lowered price of just $269.99.

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Avail Unmissable Deals On High-End TV Boxes And Other Popular Consumer Electronics On GeekBuying

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Oct 16, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for being one of China’s leading E-commerce websites that offer a wide selection of gadgets and consumer goods worldwide at an unbeatable price, GeekBuying is now doling out big discounts high-end TV boxes and a slew of other consumer electronics items. Let’s check out the details.

If you’re one of the 5 customers with the highest purchase order, you could win a Tronsmart Element Blaze Bluetooth Speaker. However, do not be disappointed in the case that you do not get a chance to win the speakers since GeekBuying is offering buyers a lot to cheer about.
Keeping in line with that, buyers can get a $5 off by applying coupon code TVBCE1 if their order value exceeds $80. Likewise, if their order value is more than $200, they can use coupon code TVBCE2 to get an additional $20 off at the time of checking out.

Let us take a look at a few items that you can buy on GeekBuying at a heavily discounted price. Aside from shedding light on the discounts, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of money before proceeding to checkout.

Tronsmart TK09R Italian Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

The TK09R gaming keyboard would normally set you back $115.84 on online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $59.99 on GeekBuying. You can extend this 48% reduction simply by using coupon code SVIRFYQI during the check out process.
The coupon helps you get an extra $14 off and reduce your grand total to $55.99 without breaking much of a sweat. In order to avail the discount, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time since the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

A5X MAX TV Box

If you’re in the market for a high-end TV box that doesn’t cost a bomb, the A5X MAX might just fill the bill. This TV box usually carries a steep price tag, which has now been reduced to only $55.99, as a result of a 28% discount offered by GeekBuying on the feature-laden TV box’s retail price of $77.51.
On top of that, you can use coupon code HNQGJBZQ to save an additional $20 before checking out. While you’ll end up paying only $49.99 for the A5X MAX TV Box, it is worth noting that the promo is slated to end soon so head straight to this link if you’re interested in receiving this discount.

T95Z Max TV Box

Likewise, the T95Z Max TV box has gone up for sale bearing a discounted price tag of just $69.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 36% reduction in the device’s steep retail price of $110.20.

If this doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code EFKZTGAM to get an additional $7.37 off before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button. After applying the aforesaid coupon, your grand total reduces to just $66.99.
Regrettably, this promo was about to come to an end at the time of writing. If you’re interested in buying the T95Z Max TV Box at this discounted price, it is imperative that you follow this link without wasting time.

Mecool M8S PRO W TV Box

The M8S PRO W TV Box normally sells for $64.98, but much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers GeekBuying is now selling it at a reduced price of just $38.99. Although the promo is slated to end soon, buyers have an opportunity to get an additional discount by using coupon code NXWWGPYR.
The coupon helps you bring your grand total down to just $36.99 at the time of checking out. In order to buy the M8S PRO W TV Box at the considerably reduced price and use the above-mentioned coupon before it expires, just follow this link.

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Get The Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming Smartphone For Only $439.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Oct 16, 2018

The long-awaited gaming phone codenamed Black Shark SKR-A0 was spotted on AnTuTu and Geekbench last year, giving us a brief glimpse of the phone’s awe-inspiring specs and features. Black Shark Technology Incorporated is a smartphone manufacturer that has been existing under Xiaomi’s caring wing since last year.

After floating around the rumor mill and making quite a few appearances on benchmarking sites, the Xiaomi Black Shark was finally made available to public earlier this year. Much to the chagrin of those who fancy playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device without spending a lot of money, this Xiaomi-branded gaming phone didn’t come cheap.

In a bid to make it available to those who are living on a tight budget, the Chinese electronics giant is now offering the coveted Black Shark smartphone at a reduced price on GeekBuying. As a result, you can now buy the Xiaomi Black Shark smartphone at a dropped price of just $499.99.

This is a significant 29% reduction in the phone’s steep original asking price of $704.64. Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can apply coupon code MOHZMVQQ to get an additional $260 off before proceeding to check out.
In other words, you can bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $439.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon. Let us check out the top-notch specifications that make the Black Shark and irresistible gaming smartphone at this price.

The Black Shark sports a big 5.99-inch touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 2160×1080 pixels. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor and it adopts an Adreno 630 graphics processing unit, under the hood.

This version of the Xiaomi Black Shark smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and non-expandable 64GB of onboard storage. Alternatively, you can avail a 34% off on the black-tinted, 8GB RAM+128GB ROM variant and get a 13% discount on the gray color version of the smartphone offering 8GB RAM+128GB ROM.

On the photography front, the Black Shark gaming phone houses a 12.0MP+20.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 20.0MP front-facing camera for self-portraits. Moreover, the dual-SIM gaming smartphone runs on Joy UI-based Android 8.0 Oreo OS and is backed by a 4000mAh battery.

If Xiaomi’s Black Shark has stirred your interest, you can follow this link to check out more details about the gaming smartphone and receive the discount. Note that the promo is slated to come to an end in 4 days and the aforesaid coupon will also be valid for a limited period of time.

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Logitech Crayon is a cheaper alternative to the Apple Pencil but with a few drawbacks

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Oct 15, 2018

One of the features of the 6th-gen iPad released this year is support for the Apple Pencil. Before its release, the Apple Pencil only worked with the iPad Pro. Apple charges $99/RMB 741 for the pencil but not everyone is willing to shell out an extra Benjamin. Logitech has a cheaper alternative called the Crayon but it has a few drawbacks.

The Logitech Crayon is designed for students and it is evident from its color which is silver with pink accents. Sadly, that is the only color variant available and the only gripe we have with its design. The Crayon has a “flat” design so it doesn’t roll off the table, unlike the Apple Pencil.

In terms of functions, you get some of the features of the Apple Pencil such as tilt support and palm rejection and also support for a wide variety of apps but you miss out on others such as pressure sensitivity. It also has a shorter battery life, 7 hours against the Pencil’s 12 hours. Support is limited to the 6th Gen iPad only and if you need a new tip, you have to buy that separately.

The Logitech Crayon has some advantages of its own over the Apple Pencil like its dedicated on/off button and its cheaper price tag – $69 in the US ($49 for students and teachers) and RMB 548 in China (no student or teacher discount in China).

Samsung W2019 battery and display specs revealed

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Oct 15, 2018

The Samsung W2019 flagship clamshell phone was seen on TENAA a few days ago but only the images were available. The full specification listing has still not been published but details of the screens and battery capacity have surfaced.

According to the info on TENAA’s website, the Samsung W2019 will have two 4.2-inch displays. This is the same screen size as that of its predecessor but we are not sure if the resolution for each screen is still 1080 x 1920.

The W2019 will have one screen that is visible when the phone is closed and a second screen that is visible when the phone is flipped open. Both displays will be covered in Gorilla Glass.

While the screens have not changed the battery capacity has gotten a major boost based on the info on TENAA. The W2019 will have a 3,000mAh battery, 700mAh more than that of the Samsung W2018.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 real-life image teased as the phone’s launch nears

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Oct 15, 2018

Xiaomi is all set to launch its next smartphone — Mi MIX 3. While the phone is scheduled to get launched by the end of this month, the company has not yet confirmed any launch event for the phone.

However, the company has started teasing the smartphone on social media. In a latest development, Donovon Sung, Global Spokesperson and Director of Product Management for Xiaomi, has posted an image on Twitter which showcases the upcoming Mi MIX 3 device.

The image posted by Donovon Sung shows multiple Mi MIX series smartphones lying on the floor. There’s also a man lying on the floor, holding the upcoming Mi MIX 3 phone in his hands. On closely observing the image, we can see that the black-colored phone has its slider open, confirming that it’s the Mi MIX 3.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 will be coming with a slider-based design, as confirmed by the company’s president Lin Bin. The phone’s slider is expected to house front-facing camera and other sensors.

The phone is expected to come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display offering nearly 100 percent screen-to-body ratio, thanks to the phone’s slider-based design. The images for the phone’s third-party screen guard also suggests a higher screen-t0-body ratio but to verify the claim of nearly 100% STB ratio, we’ll have to wait for the official announcement.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor, the same chipset that powers most of the flagship smartphone launched this year. The chipset will be coupled with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The device will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor instead of the traditional one.

For photography, there’ll be a dual camera sensors on the back, consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 13-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, there’ll be a 20-megapixel sensor which is expected to feature a 3D structured light module for 3D facial recognition.

The phone was recently listed on Xiaomi.shop online store, which revealed the phone’s pricing. The listing suggested that the 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage model of the phone will be priced at 29,990 rubles, which roughly converts to $452.

Palm Phone with 3.3-inch display arrives as good alternate for main smartphone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 15, 2018

During the late 90s, American firm Palm was known for manufacturing personal digital assistants (PDAs) and mobile phones. The company was also known for being responsible in the development of webOS. Palm was taken over by HP in 2011. Poor reception to Palm and webOS led HP to sell the brand to TCL. The Palm brand that now belongs to San Francisco based startup firm has unveiled the all new Palm Phone in the U.S. The handset is exclusively available through Verizon Wireless in the country.

Palm Phone Specifications, Features and Pricing

The Palm Phone is about the size of a credit card since it measures 96.6 x 50.6mm and weighs 62.5 grams which makes it compact enough to carry it clothes with smaller pockets. Since it is a companion device, Verizon subscribers will be able to use only after availing an add-on on their existing line.

In other words, the Palm Phone will have the same phone as the main smartphone of the user. The tiny Palm Phone is compatible with Android and iOS and it can sync all the notifications and messages from the main device.

The Palm Phone features a 3.3-inch custom-built LCD display that offers a high pixel density of 445 ppi and impressive brightness. It is an IP68 rated water-resistant and dustproof device. The front and rear sides of the phone features Corning Gorilla Glass. At the front is a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The backside of the phone is fitted with an LED enabled 12-megapixel camera.

The Life Mode feature on the Palm Phone is designed to eliminate distractions. This is done by turning off notifications and silencing incoming phone calls when the display of the Palm Phone is turned off. After waking the screen, the Palm Phone will regain connection.

The Snapdragon 435 chipset is at the helm of Palm Phone. It is assisted by 3 GB of RAM. It is equipped with an inbuilt storage of 32 GB. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and comes with support for Google Assistant. It also features face unlock for security. The Palm Phone is packed with a 800mAh battery that promises 3 days of standby time and all-day battery life. The other features available on the Palm Phone include 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and GPS.

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The Verizon Wireless exclusive Palm Phone carries a price tag of $349. It can be bought in colors like Titanium and Gold.

MANN 8S is a rugged smartphone with a Snapdragon 653 SoC & a 6000mAh battery

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Oct 15, 2018

There is no shortage of rugged phones in the market. If you are looking for a high-end one, the AGM X3 is your best bet. For entry level/feature phone, you should check out CAT’s B35 KaiOS-running 4G phone. If you want a mid-range phone, then you may want to take a look at the MANN 8S.

The MANN 8S has the same 8-sided design we have seen a lot of rugged smartphones adopt. The corners are covered in thick rubber and there is Gorilla Glass on both sides. The manufacturer says it can survive drops from up to 1.5 meters.

The phone has a 5.5” 1920 x 1080 AMOLED screen. It is powered by the Snapdragon 653 processor – one of Qualcomm’s least used chipsets. There is 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage and sadly, Android 7.1.2 Nougat pre-installed.

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The MANN 8S has a 16MP f/1.8 front-facing camera and dual 12MP Sony IMX386 rear cameras with scene detection, HDR, and night mode. The phone packs a more than sufficient 6,000mAh battery with support for reverse charging and Quick Charge 3.0. The latter allows you to charge it from empty to full in just 2.5 hours. MANN says the 8S has an IP68-rating and can also survive extreme temperatures (-30°C and 60°C).

UMIDIGI A3 Official Video showcases the upcoming UMIDIGI A3 Pro in all its glory

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 15, 2018

Still fresh out of the launch of the A3, Chinese smartphone maker UMIDIGI is already gearing up to launch another model. The company is apparently trying to surprise its fans by releasing three quality and affordable smartphones in one series in a short time. The A3 series includes the UMIDIGI A3, A3 Pro and A3 Max. UMIDIGI released an official video to promote the recently launched UMIDIGI A3 and in the video contains the yet to be released UMIDIGI A3 Pro in all its glory.

The UMIDIGI A3 Pro is also marketed by the company as an “entry-level beast” just like the A3. They are quite similar to each other except that the aspect of the display and memory. The UMIDIGI A3 Pro sports a 5.7-inch advanced in-cell technology notch display that is sharp and vivid enough for all purposes while the UMIDIGI A3 packs a 5.5-inch advanced in-cell technology full-screen display in an 18:9 format. The UMIDIGI A3 and A3 Pro are budget phones but UMIDIGI says they have a flagship-looking design. We can’t vouch for the build quality until a review is done but it comes with a double-sided 2.5D curved glass with a full metal unibody frame. The UMIDIGI A3 and A3 Pro have the same dual-camera setup consisting of a 12MP+5MP combo, which was also applied into UMIDIGI One series. There is also an 8MP front camera for high-resolution selfies. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor on the model.

As an entry-level device, the UMIDIGI A3 comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB ROM that combined with the Android 8.1 ensure smooth performance. The A3 Pro will obviously have a higher RAM size and storage option. That’s not all, the UMIDIGI A3 Pro also features the innovative triple-card slots consisting of a dedicated MicroSD expansion slot and dual-4G SIM slots so that there’s no compromise anymore in your storage space. As always with UMIDIGI devices, there is full network support for global use.

UMIDIGI A3 is officially listed on UMIDIGI’s website. If you want to get the phone in the first time, you can directly buy it on AliExpress at $85.99, but the pre-sale of UMIDIGI A3 will kick off on October 20 on AliExpress at UMIDIGI Official Store at a lower price, now you can add to cart to receive notification when starting the pre-sale right here.

UMIDIGI A3 Give Away (20 Units) – How to join!

For the purpose of improving users’ experience and optimizing software, UMIDIGI opens global recruitment of 20 trial users project for UMIDIGI A3. Every trial user will get a UMIDIGI A3 for free from UMIDIGI and have a responsibility to give feedback on using the phone. The total trial users are 20, so the chance to help the company and win a free phone is pretty high. In order to attend this project, you only need to jump to UMIDIGI’s official website right here and complete the steps specified by UMIDIGI.

Huawei Enjoy Max vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Honor 8X Max: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 15, 2018

Phablets became so big that the smallest tablets are becoming useless. And thanks to bezels getting every day more narrow, the displays can now have a way bigger size compared to some years ago, without increasing the overall dimensions of the phones. The latest big phablets released are Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and Honor 8X Max. Today, Huawei Enjoy Max joined the bandwagon as it just hitten the shelves in China. Here is a comparison to help you find the best. Note that you do not see Huawei Enjoy Max in the picture because it is (almost) a rebranded Honor 8X for the Chinese market.

Huawei Enjoy Max vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Honor 8X Max

	Huawei Enjoy Max	Xiaomi Mi Max 3	Huawei Honor 8X Max
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	177.6 × 86.3 × 8.1 mm, 210 grams	176.2 x 87.4 x 8 mm, 221 grams	177.6 × 86.3 × 8.1 mm, 210 grams
DISPLAY	7.12 inches, 1080 x 2244p (Full HD+), 350 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.9 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD), 350 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	7.12 inches, 1080 x 2244p (Full HD+), 350 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB, micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI 8.2	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI 9.5	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI 8.2
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 16 MP + 2 MP f/2.0 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 MP + 2 MP f/2.0 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4900 mAh Fast charging 9V / 2A	5500 mAh	5000 mAh Fast charging 9V / 2A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Huawei Enjoy Max and Honor 8X Max are exactly the same devices when it comes to the aesthetics. Indeed, the former is almost a renamed variant of the latter with only slight differences in the hardware side. This said, these two handsets have a superior design to Xiaomi Mi Max 3 thanks to a glass back, a waterdrop notch and a higher screen-to-body ratio. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a full metal unibody design which is surely more resistant to drops, but also way uglier.

Display

With all of these handsets, you get a huge but midrange-class display. Whatever you choose, you will have more or less the same viewing quality as well as the same level of detail. The display of Honor 8X Max and Huawei Enjoy Max is a bit taller while the one of Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is larger. Further, Honor 8X Max and Enjoy Max have a waterdrop notch, while Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is notchless but it has thicker bezels.

Specs & Software

Huawei Enjoy Max is the most powerful device of the trio. It sports an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset paired with up to 6 GB of RAM, while its opponents both have a less powerful but very efficient Snapdragon 636. So, if you live in China and you want the best performance you are lucky, as Huawei Enjoy Max is only available there for now.

Camera

While Huawei wins when it comes to design and hardware, it loses if we talk about camera quality. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a better dual camera setup on its rear side, which boasts a brighter aperture as well as a better autofocus system. But it remains a midrange-class camera department and it is nothing special.

Read More: Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max announced: large displays, Kirin & Snapdragon processors and big batteries

Battery

Besides having a better camera than its opponent, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 also has a bigger battery and it can last more on a single charge. With a 5500 mAh capacity and a wonderful software optimization, this device has no particular difficulties to reach two days of battery life even with a stressed use.

Price

Huawei Honor 8X Max and Xiaomi Mi Max 3 are priced around €250/$289 and 270€/$312, respectively, in the global market. Huawei Enjoy Max hitten China with a price tag of about €211/$245. Personally, at least when it comes to big phablets, I do not care a lot about design, so I would pick the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 because of its better camera and bigger battery. But if you love the look and you want the best performance, get a unit of Huawei Enjoy Max.

Huawei Enjoy Max vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Huawei Honor 8X Max: PRO and CONS

Huawei Enjoy Max

PRO

Great aesthetics
Big battery
High screen-to-body ratio
Stereo speakers
Better performance

CONS

Average cameras

Xiaomi Mi Max 3

PRO

Longer battery life
Affordable price
Wide display
Good cameras

CONS

Midrange-like design

Huawei Honor 8X Max

PRO

Good aesthetics
Big battery
High screen-to-body ratio
Stereo speakers

CONS

Average cameras

Vertu is back! Sends out invite for October 17 event

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Oct 15, 2018

Luxury phone maker, Vertu, is back! The brand which was originally owned by Nokia later changed hands a number of times before going bankrupt and eventually out of business last year.

After it shut down in 2017, the brand was sold to Baferton Ltd., a Turkish company based in Cyprus. It appears the new owners have revived the brand as they have sent out invites for an event on Wednesday, October 17.

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The invite doesn’t reveal any info about the device but does say the event is a global launch and mentions the tagline “Live or Die”. The event is slated to begin at 1730 hrs local China time and there is a dress code for those invited.