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

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Oct 26, 2018

Vivo Go is an upcoming smartphone from BLU Products. It could be arriving as the first smartphone ever to feature Go edition of Android 9 Pie OS. The smartphone is expected to arrive in the U.S. with a pricing of $89. Customers who order it are expected to receive a pair of free earbuds.

The modest BLU Vivo Go will be featuring a 6-inch curved screen that will carry support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. It will be offering an aspect ratio of 18:9. The MediaTek MT6739 chipset that includes an octa-core processor that works at 1.5 GHz will be present under the hood of the device. The SoC will be assisted by 1 GB of RAM. A 2,600mAh battery will be powering the device.

A fingerprint scanner is available on the rear side of the BLU Vivo Go. For shooting selfies, the phone features a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. A vertical dual camera setup that includes a pair of 8-meagpixel sensors is available on the rear shell of the Vivo Go.

The BLU Vivo Go will come with an internal storage of 16 GB. For more storage, the device will carry support for microSD card. The handset will be a dual-SIM device that will be able to connect to the 4G LTE networks from AT&T and T-Mobile in the U.S.

The appearance of the BLU Vivo Go suggests that other smartphone manufacturers may release Android 9 Pie (Go edition) phones in the near future. In August, Google had confirmed the arrival Android 9 Pie (Go edition) that came with improvements such as extra 500 MB of storage out of the box, faster booting, improved security features such as verified boot and a dashboard for checking data use.

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Buy Vivo NEX 4G Phablet For Just $626.17 On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Oct 26, 2018

Known for making top-notch smartphones and phablets, Vivo is a popular brand among tech buffs. The Chinese technology company recently launched the NEX phablet in order to give back to its large customer base.

While the NEX phablet became an instant hit among Vivo fans after hitting the store shelves in June this year, it failed to sweep cost-conscious buyers off their feet due to the steep price tag it carried. But that’s about to change.

In order to make the NEX available to those who are living on a tight budget, Vivo is currently offering the coveted phablet at a dropped price on GearBest. As a result, you can now buy the Vivo NEX for just $639.99 on the popular Chinese electronics online store. There’s more for you to cheer about.

You can extend this 28% discount on the phablet’s original selling price by applying coupon code GBMPNEX during the checkout process. The coupon helps you save an extra $20 and bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $626.17 before you proceed to place your order.

As a phablet, the Vivo NEX sports a 6.59 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2316 pixels at a pixel density of 388 ppi. It packs a Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor along with an Adreno 630, under the hood.

The NEX comes with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content and access it later while on the go. On the photography front, the phablet houses a 12.0MP+5.0MP dual camera setup with Face Beauty, Face Detection, and Panorama Shot on the back and an 8.0MP front shooter for selfies.

Moreover, it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a built-in 4000mAh battery. On top of that, the NEX features a slew of useful sensors like the e-compass, gravity sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount. With only 88 pieces left, the promo is slated to end in 5 days. Note that the above-mentioned coupon will be valid only for a limited period of time.

Get 28% Off On Vivo NEX 4G Phablet

Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi Mix 2S to get camera upgrades, taking performance closer to Mix 3

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Oct 26, 2018

Yesterday, Xiaomi announced its highly anticipated Mi Mix 3 with a slider design and an excellent camera module. Xiaomi has emphasised quite a lot on its camera which has allowed it to score 103 points at DxOmark ratings. It has surpassed the scores of iPhone X, P20 and remains equal with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and HTC U 12+. Such a great improvement has been made by just tweaking the camera modules for better performance.

Xiaomi’s co-founder, Lei Jun revealed that Mi Mix 3 camera module is the same as that of Mi 8 and Mi Mix 2S, only software optimizations have allowed it to perform better than its predecessors. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 carries a combination of 12-megapixel dual cameras including a CMOS Sony IMX 363 and Samsung S5K3M3+ camera module, as even Xiaomi 8 and Mi Mix 2S carries the same. In this regard, Lei Jun has conveyed to Xiaomi research & development teams to provide an update to both the Mi Mix 3 and Mi 8 to optimize their camera modules.

Currently, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S has attained 97 points while Mi 8 is standing with 99 points at DxOmark. We hope with the software upgrade these will undoubtedly improve.

Xiaomi has witnessed huge success after they built a dedicated department for developing and researching on mobile camera units. The main aim of the department is to improve the photo quality and integrate the AI in the camera modules. Well, Xiaomi’s change in development tactics has allowed the Chinese electronics maker to see exceptional changes. Now, they are moving towards quality camera performance rather than just adding more and more pixels into it.

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

Additionally, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 carries 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a rear placed fingerprint sensor. It is available in four different variants of RAM and internal storage. In-camera department, Xiaomi has added a dual rear camera shooter of 12 megapixels with different aperture levels. On the front, Mi Mix 3 carriers dual shooter of 24 megapixels and 2 megapixels sensor for beautiful selfies and quality video calling.

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Pre-Order The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 For Just $649.99 On GeekBuying

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Get Big Discount On Mi Phones And Other Items Avail A Noteworthy Discount On Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Smartphone

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Oct 26, 2018

Xiaomi is currently doling out big discounts on its well-received phones, laptops, cameras, smart devices and a wide selection of consumer appliances as part of GeekBuying’s latest promo.

Aside from that, the Chinese electronics giant is giving Xiaomi fans an opportunity pre-order the hotly anticipated Mi Mix 3 smartphone at a considerably lowered price on the popular Chinese online store. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

The Mi Mix 3 smartphone is expected to hit the store shelves later this year but this hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning all sorts of speculations around the impending phone’s price, features, and other details. Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we’ll even divulge details about the phone’s high-end specs and features.

If you’re in the market for a big-screen smartphone that doesn’t cost a bomb, you might want to take a gander at the Mi Mix 3 smartphone. While this upcoming Xiaomi-branded smartphone would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can now pre-order it at a dropped price of just $649.99.

This is a significant drop in the phone’s original selling price of $826.99. The Mi Mix 3 is quite an irresistible smartphone at this price, given that it sports a mammoth 6.39 inches AMOLED, Full HD+, HDR display with a screen resolution of 2340×1080 pixels and it supports an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

Moreover, it packs a powerful Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor along with an equally competent Adreno 630 GPU. The Mi Mix 3 comes with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of (non-expandable) onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content like videos, music, photos etc and access them anytime you want.

The Mi Mix 3 houses a 212.0MP (Sony IMX363) + 12.0MP (Samsung S5k3M3) dual camera setup on the back and 24.0MP (Sony IMX576) + 2.0MP AI cameras on the front for selfies. Furthermore, it runs on MIUI 10-based Android 9 Pie OS and is backed by a 3200mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging.
On top of that, the Mi Mix 3 smartphone is crammed with a slew of highly useful sensors like the ultrasonic distance sensor, ambient light sensor, vibrating motor, gyroscope, accelerometer, hall sensor, and compass sensor. The phone’s dimensions are 157.89×74.69×8.46mm and weigh in at just 218g.

If you’re interested in checking out the full specification of the Mi Mix 3 and take a look at the rest of the products that you can buy at discounted price, just click here to visit the promotion page.

Buy The xWatch KW16 At A Dropped Price Of Just $14.99 On Giztop

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Oct 26, 2018

While those who fancy watching their health and other sports activities usually end up buying a steeply-priced health monitoring gadget, fitness purists who are living on a tight budget, on the other hand, have to resort to using an inefficient fitness band. But that’s about to change.
If you’re in the market for a cost-effective smartwatch, you usually have to settle for a device that fails to meet your expectations in terms of keeping a track of your health. The feature-laden xWatch KW16 smartwatch has gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price tag on Giztop, making the smart wearable experience available even to the cost-conscious buyers.

The xWatch KW16 would normally set you back a pretty penny online and offline stores, but you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $14.99 on Giztop, the official online store of GizmoChina. This is a noteworthy drop in the device’s original asking price of $19.99.
An absolute bargain at this price, the xWatch KW16 sports an easily readable, high-quality screen that not only shows time and other shreds of information but also gives the watch an exquisite fashionable outward appearance. This finely crafted watch adopts a clear mirror that meets the new standard hardness.

Moreover, the xWatch KW16 is water resistant up to 50 meters. In other words, you can wear it while swimming, surfing, diving, at a pool party and even in the rain without worrying about inflicting any sort of damage.

The watch packs a DA14580 chip under the hood. It lasts about 13 months with high consumption and 22 months if used normally. If the wearer activates the energy-saving mode, the xWatch KW16 can last up to a whopping 55 months.
This simple, yet exquisite smartwatch is available in black, silver and gold color versions. On top of that, you can choose between a silicone and steel strip. Note that your grand total will change based on the strap material and color you will go for.

You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in checking out more details about the xWatch KW16 smartwatch and taking advantage of the discount. Note that this promo will only be valid for a limited period of time.

Get A Big Discount On xWatch KW16

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

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Oct 26, 2018

Xiaomi is expected to make its Mi Mix 3 smartphone available to the public in November this year. This smartphone is loaded with high-end specs and features that are likely to sweep Xiaomi fans off their feet.

Much to the delight of smartphone lovers that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the Mi Mix 3, this long-awaited smartphone has finally gone up for pre-order on Giztop. You can choose between multiple color and storage options including 6GB RAM+128GB ROM, 8GB RAM+128GB ROM, and 8GB RAM+256GB ROM.

The 6GB RAM+128GB ROM variant is available for $589, the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM version will set you back $639, while the larger 8GB RAM+256GB ROM model carries a steep $699 price tag. Moreover, you can pick between black, emerald green, and sapphire blue color versions.

Thanks to its 6.39-inch AMOLED, Full HD+, HDR display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution, the Mi Mix 3 is quite likely to garner popularity among those who fancy using a big-screen mobile phone to play games and watch videos. The display supports an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 along with 60000:1 contrast ratio, 600nits brightness103.8 percent NTSC color gamut.
On the photography front, it houses a 212.0MP (Sony IMX363) + 12.0MP (Samsung S5k3M3) dual camera setup on the back. Up front, there are 24.0MP (Sony IMX576)+2.0MP AI cameras for self-portraits and face-to-face video chatting.

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 2.8GHz processor for an unmatched overall performance when it comes to running apps, home screens and browsing through menus. It packs an Adreno 630 GPU under the hood so that you can watch your favorite videos and play popular games without any sort of interruption.

The Mi Mix 3 smartphone runs on MIUI 10-based Android 9 Pie operating system and draws its juices from a 3200mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging. The phone is crammed with useful sensors like Ultrasonic distance sensor, ambient light sensor, vibrating motor, gyroscope, accelerometer, hall sensor, and compass sensor.

If the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone has stirred your interest, you can follow this link to check out its full specification and pre-order it. Note that the phone will be shipped within 10-15 days.

Pre-order The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Smartphone

These Nokia wireless chargers are probably for the Nokia 9 PureView

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Oct 25, 2018

The Nokia 9 PureView is said to be scheduled to launch early next year. The phone is expected to come with 5 rear cameras as shown in some leaked images. It appears it will also have wireless charging support as two Nokia branded wireless chargers have been spotted online.

The two wireless chargers were seen on the website of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) after getting certified. One of the chargers is listed as the Nokia Wireless Charger with model number DT-10W and comes in a pretty blue color. It is circular and has a design similar to Huawei’s wireless charger.

The second one is listed as the “Portable Wireless Charger” and has model number DT-500. It is shaped like a rectangular battery pack with cut-outs for the input (likely Type-C) and output ports. There is also a power button on the side.

It is easy to deduce from the name and the image that it is a mobile battery pack that can also charge supported devices wirelessly. This isn’t the first of its kind though, there are a number of battery packs available for purchase that also support wireless charging.

These two wireless chargers will most likely be announced alongside the Nokia 9. Owners of the Nokia 8 Sirocco will also be able to use them since it has support for wireless charging.

ELEPHONE to open largest physical store in Morocco on October 27, its first in Africa!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 25, 2018

ELEPHONE is one of the rapidly growing emerging smartphone brands from China. The company has for a long time been dishing out beautifully-designed smartphones which are not just good-looking but also affordable. Apart from smartphones, ELEPHONE’s range of smart bands, power banks and others have often courted positive reviews from consumers. The company is expanding its global reach and is set to open a physical store in Morocco’s capital city, Rabat.

The Elephone store will be opened officially to customers on October 27 and happens to be the company largest ever brick and mortar store as well as its first in Africa. Already, arrangements are in top gear to ensure the opening ceremony is a grand one. Invitations have been sent out to the press and other stakeholders. In addition, several billboards have been mounted on different locations in the beautiful city of Rabat and in the advert, the company is teasing a brand ambassador who is pictured in a silhouette. The company has disclosed, though, that the brand ambassador is Leila Gouchi, a famous local artiste whose popularity extends beyond the shores.

As for the store, ELEPHONE’s flagship U series and its A4 series models will be stocked at the store, of course at affordable prices. The company says it will also provide efficient customer services. We hope with this impending rollout in Rabat, the company will speed up its global expansion plans. You can keep a tab on the company’s product releases in Morocco by following Elephone Maroc’s official Facebook page.

Realme to launch the first MediaTek Helio P70-powered smartphone

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Jeet

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Oct 25, 2018

Just a day after MediaTek announced its new Helio P70 octa-core 12nm processor, Realme took the stage at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2018 to announced that it’ll be the first brand globally to launch a smartphone powered by the Helio P70 chipset.

Making this announcement, Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India said, “The next Realme will be powered by P70 and it is coming soon.” He has also clarified that while the phone will be a game changer in its price segment, it is not the successor of the Realme 2 or 2 Pro.

Realme, which started off as a sub-brand of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo, recently split from its parent company and is now running as an independent brand. However, the company is still making use of Oppo‘s supply chain and service centers.

The first smartphone from the brand — Realme 1, was powered by MediaTek’s Helio P60 chipset. But for the subsequent devices, including Realme 2, 2 Pro and C1, the company chose Qualcomm and not MediaTek for the processor.

The MediaTek P70 is the successor of the MediaTek P60 launched earlier this year. It is built using TSMC’s 12nm FinFET technology and comes with multi-core APU operating at up to 525MHz for fast and efficient edge-AI processing. The AI engine delivers a 10 to 30 percent AI processing boost compared to the Helio P60, says the company.

It has four ARM Cortex-A73 core clocked at 2.1GHz and four ARM Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.0GHz in an Octa-core big.LITTLE configuration. It has ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU operating at up to 900MHz, which promises a 13 percent performance improvement compared to the Helio P60.

While Realme has not revealed when it will launch the Helio P70-powered smartphone, we are expecting the company to launch the phone by the end of this year given that MediaTek has already confirmed that Helio P70-powered smartphones could make debut from next month as it is already in production.

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Mobvoi’s Ticpods Free wants to take on the AirPods, already wins with price

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Oct 25, 2018

Following the launch of the Apple AirPods in 2016, we have seen a number of manufacturers release their own version of the wireless earbuds. The latest to join the train is Mobvoi, makers of the Ticwatch smartwatches, and they’ve named it the Ticpods Free.

The Ticpods Free has a somewhat similar design to the AirPods. The outer part of the stems have vertical grooves while the inner part has a gloss finish. The main earbuds that go into your ear canals are unlike Apple’s and more like that of regular earphones with silicone tips. Mobvoi says this design provides noise isolation during calls. The Ticpods Free also comes in three colors – Navy, Lava (red) and Ice (white) with a matching charging case.

The earbuds support gesture controls such as double tapping to answer/end calls, sliding up/ down to adjust volume, long press to activate the voice assistant (Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa) and double tapping to skip songs. The Ticpods Free also has in-ear detection so once you put them in your ears they begin to play and when you remove them they stop. Mobbvoi says they have an IPX5 rating which means sweat and rain shouldn’t damage them.

The Ticpods Free lasts 4 hours on a single charge and 18 hours in total with the case. They also support fast charging – 15 minutes charge equals 85 minutes of listening time. The case charges via a MicroUSB port.

Retailer confirms OnePlus 6T will come in Purple color variant, UK pricing follows

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Oct 25, 2018

The OnePlus 6T launch is a few days away and the leaks are still pouring in. This time, it is about a new color variant. Leaked renders already revealed the phone will come in Mirror Black and Midnight Black. However, there have been rumors of a purple variant. Its existence has now been confirmed.

The info comes from PhoneArena who said they were contacted by UK retailer, MobileFun, who in turn confirmed the existence of the new purple variant. The new variant will be limited to the 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM version. The OnePlus 6T will also come in Mirror Black (6GB/8GB RAM + 128GB models) and Midnight Black (8GB RAM + 128GB/256GB only).

As is the tradition with previous OnePlus phones, there will definitely be at least one more color variant albeit a limited edition.

Micromax Spark Go Android Go phone is official with Rs. 3,499 (~$55) pricing

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Oct 25, 2018

In May, Micromax had launched the Bharat Go Android Go smartphone with a price tag of Rs. 4,399. Today, the Indian smartphone brand has launched another Android Go phone called Spark Go. The 4G VoLTE enabled smartphone has been introduced with an attractive price tag of Rs. 3,999 (~$55).

Micromax Spark Go Specifications and Features

The Spark Go features a polycarbonate body that measures 145 x 72.8 x 9.7mm. It houses a 5-inch screen that supports a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. The modest Spreadtrum SC9832E chipset powers the phone along with 1 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 8 GB. The phone also features a microSD card slot.

The Android Oreo (Go edition) OS is available preinstalled on the phone. The rear-mounted 5-megapixel camera is equipped with features like LED flash, 2x digital zoom, full HD video recording at 30 fps. It has a front-facing camera of 2-megapixel. The handset is backed by a 2,000mAh battery and it includes usual connectivity features like 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, v4.0 Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack.

Read More: Xiaomi expected to break 100 million shipments in 2018, two months ahead of schedule

Micromax Spark Go Pricing and Release Date

The Micromax Spark Go smartphone will be exclusively available for purchase from Oct. 26. Even though the company has confirmed Rs. 3,999 (~$55) for Spark Go, the handset is already available on the retailer site with a lower price tag of Rs. 3,499 (~$48). The handset can be bought in color choices like Silver and Rose.

Spark Go buyers can avail 25 GB of extra 4G data. Additional 5G data benefits can be availed by performing five recharges of Rs. 198 or Rs. 299. Flipkart is also providing no cost EMI offer for the buyers of Spark Go.

Meizu 16X and Meizu V8 gets two new color variants

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Oct 25, 2018

Meizu unveiled the M8 Note mid-range phone at an event today but that wasn’t all. It also announced two new color variants for the Meizu 16X upper mid-range phone and the Meizu V8 lower mid-range phone.

Before today, the Meizu 16X was available in three colors – Jet Black, Noble Gold, and a special Ceramic White variant. They have now been joined by two new colors – Cistern Purple and Teal Blue.

Both colors are available in 6GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB variants and will go on sale on November 11 on the official Meizu online store and Tmall.com.

The Meizu V8, on the other hand, was originally available in Black and Gold. It has also gotten two new color variants – blue and purple. The new variants will also be available for purchase on the same day as the Meizu 16X.

The Meizu 16X has a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED screen. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner like the Meizu 16th and Meizu 16th Plus. There is a Snapdragon 710 processor under the hood. Its rear cameras are a 12MP f/1.8 sensor and a 20MP f2.6 sensor. A 20MP f./2.0 sensor sits in front for selfies. It packs a 3,100mAh battery and runs Android Oreo.

OnePlus 6T full specifications sheet leaked along with promo images

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Oct 25, 2018

The OnePlus 6T smartphone will be announced on Monday. The recent reports have revealed the key specs and features of the smartphone. Today, the entire specs sheet of the OnePlus 6T has surfaced on Mr.Gizmo website along with its promotional images.

OnePlus 6T full specifications sheet leak

The OnePlus 6T specs sheet leak has revealed that the handset measures 157.5 x 74.9 x 8.2mm and it weighs 180 grams. A recent leak has revealed that the handset would be arriving in color variants like Mirror Black, Midnight Black and it may also arrive in Purple option.

The new leak reveals that the 6.4-inch Optic AMOLED screen of the OnePlus 6T will support Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

The smaller notch agnd thinner bezels around the display of the OP6T allows it to deliver a screen-to-body ratio of 86 percent. The display of the smartphone will be shielded by Gorilla Glass 6. The rear side of the phone a smart-arc design that promotes comfortable grip.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset fuels the smartphone. The leaked specs sheet states that the phone is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and it has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. It won’t be featuring a microSD card slot.

Previous reports have revealed that the base model of the phone will feature 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Its highest configuration variant is expected to arrive with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The smartphone will be receiving power from a 3,700mAh battery that will carry support for Dash Charge fast charging technology.

The OnePlus 6T is the company’s first phone to feature an optical under-display fingerprint scanner. The smartphone will arrive with Android 9 Pie OS. The phone is rumored to feature OxygenOS 9.0 custom UI.

The OnePlus 6T features an improved f/1.7 aperture 20-megapixel selfie camera. The backside of the phone will feature f/1.7 aperture 16-megapixel + f/1.7 aperture 20-megapixel vertical dual camera setup.

The Quick Capture camera function will allow the OP6T to instantly capture photos with optimized settings. Other photography features of the smartphone include OIS, HDR, Portrait Mode, low-light photography, 4K video recording and HD slow-motion video shooting. The front camera of the OnePlus 6T will also carry support for facial recognition. The handset won’t be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack. Also, there won’t be 64 GB base model for the smartphone.

Read More: OnePlus 6T AnTuTu listing appears with 297k benchmarking score and key specs

The new leak does not contain any information on the pricing of the smartphone. However, recent reports have revealed that the OnePlus 6T will be priced as follows:

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage; Mirror Black
Price: 559 euros; Rs. 37,999

8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, Mirror Black, Midnight Black and Purple (unconfirmed)
Price: 569 euros; Rs. 40,999

8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, Midnight Black
Price: 619 euros; Rs. 44,999

In the U.S., the OnePlus 6T will be available through T-Mobile. Unlock version of the smartphone arriving in the U.S. is expected to support AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon networks.

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These are the Xiaomi phones getting Android Pie and when

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Oct 25, 2018

Xiaomi‘s MIUI department has released a list of the devices getting Android Pie and when. The list also mentions devices that are yet to get Android Oreo and when they would.

Based on the list, the following devices are already running Android Oreo: Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi 6, Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Mi 8 Lite, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8 Pro, Mi MIX, Mi MIX 2, Mi Note 2, and Mi Note 3.

The list also says an Android Oreo beta program will begin in Q4 2018 for the following devices – Redmi 5, and Redmi 5A. The Redmi 5 Plus and Mi 5X are also in this category which is unusual since both devices already run Android Oreo.

The list also says the Mi MIX 2S, Mi 8, and Mi 8 Explorer Edition have all received the Android Pie update while the Mi 8 SE, Mi 8 Pro, and Mi Max 3 will join the Android Pie beta program this quarter.

It is not clear if the devices joining the Android P beta program this quarter are the only ones getting Android Pie excluding those that are already running it. We hope more devices are added in the future. However, we’ll advise you not to raise your hopes as Xiaomi isn’t usually keen on updating the Android version number but on updating MIUI itself.

Samsung Galaxy S10 X 5G and Huawei P30 Pro tipped to feature 12 GB RAM

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Oct 25, 2018

A fresh leak that has surfaced from Weibo reveals that Samsung Galaxy S10 and Huawei P30 flagship phones will be launching in March 2019. The leak also reveals that the Galaxy S10 X 5G and Huawei P30 Pro models could be equipped with 12 GB of RAM.

Smartphone companies have started launching phones with 10 GB of RAM. The Xiaomi Black Shark Helo gaming phone is the first smartphone to be equipped with 10 GB of RAM followed by the newly announced Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. Nubia has also confirmed that its upcoming Red Magic 2 phone will be equipped with 10 GB of RAM. In the recent past, an Oppo Find X variant was also spotted with 10 GB of RAM on TENAA. Going by the new leak, it appears that some companies like Samsung and Huawei are now working on smartphones with 12 GB of RAM.

The below image reveals that the Galaxy S10 will be arriving in March in four variants such as Galaxy S10 with 4 GB of RAM, Galaxy S10 Plus with 6 GB of RAM, Galaxy S10 X with 8 GB of RAM and Galaxy S10 X 5G with 12 GB of RAM. Interestingly, there is no 10 GB RAM version of the Galaxy S10.

The leak also reveals that Huawei will be challenging the Galaxy S10 series with its P30 smartphones. The Huawei P30 is expected to feature 8 GB of RAM whereas the advanced P30 Pro may come with 12 GB of RAM.

As the name goes, the Samsung Galaxy S10 X 5G with 12 GB of RAM could be equipped with support for 5G connectivity. There is no mentioning of 5G support on the P30 Pro in the above leak. Huawei is also gunning towards launching its first 5G phone in 2019. Hence, there is a possibility that the P30 Pro could become the first Huawei phone to support 5G connection. Xiaomi has also confirmed that the Mi MIX 3 5G version will be announced in the first quarter of 2019.

Read More: Samsung teases Galaxy A8s with a truly bezel-less screen

Rumors surrounding the Galaxy S10 series have revealed that the S10 and S10 Plus phones will be equipped with 5.8-inch displays whereas the S10 X and S10 X 5G phones may feature 6.44-inch screens. Except for S10, the other models are expected to feature ultra-sonic in-display fingerprint scanner and triple rear cameras. The S10 may feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a dual camera setup. The S10 Plus, S10 X and S10 X 5G models may feature dual selfie shooters. The Galaxy S10 series of smartphones are going to arrive with Android 9 Pie OS onboard.

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Meizu M8 Note goes official with a 6.15-inch Full-screen display, Snapdragon 632 and more

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 25, 2018

Chinese phone maker Meizu has officially launched the Meizu M8 Note in China. Meizu is renowned for the topnotch and innovative design of its smartphones. So the sleek and beautiful design of the M8 Note isn’t much of a surprise. The device also comes with a decent price tag that reflects its hardware setup.

Meizu M8 Note is a premium budget phone that is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 632 chipset which is an upgrade over the popular Snapdragon 625 chipset. The chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of internal storage onboard. Surprisingly, the M8 Note only comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage but we expect Meizu to throw in more versions in due course.

The M8 Note presents with a huge 6.15-inch In-cell LCD display with an FHD+ resolution of 2160x1080pixels. The display comes with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device packs a 12MP+5MP dual camera setup at the rear with the sensors aligned vertically at the middle. The camera arrangement looks similar to that of the Meizu 16X but in this case, the LED flash is at the top while at the bottom there is a fingerprint sensor. Meizu shared some camera samples captured by the M8 Note’s rear camera and they are quite impressive. We can’t say for sure if the photos weren’t enhanced.

As for the price, the Meizu M8 Note is priced at 1298 yuan ($187). The device is presently on reservation on Meizu official website, Meizu Tmall official flagship store, Jingdong, Suning Tesco and offline Meizu store. It will go on sale officially on November 1 at 00:00.

The Leband Electric Standing desk is here to get you on your feet

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Oct 25, 2018

Ever heard the saying “Sitting is the new smoking”? It is fine if you haven’t. Research has shown that sitting for too long is detrimental to health. There are a bunch of health problems related to sitting for too long such as cardiovascular diseases, increased risk of diabetes and weight gain. If you work behind a desk, you’ll most likely be sitting for at least 6 hours a day and are at risk of the above-mentioned health issues.

To stay healthy, it is recommended to take breaks, exercise, and work standing up. Unless your desk is pretty high, you know the last one is pretty difficult. That’s where a standing desk comes in. One of the latest crowdfunding products on the Mijia platform is the Leband Electric Standing Desk and it is here to get you healthy and on your feet.

For those who don’t know how a standing desk works, it practically sits on your already existing desk. Its adjustable height means you can raise it to your desired level while standing so you can keep working. In the case of the Leband Electric Standing Desk, you don’t need to worry yourself about finding the right height.

The Leband Electric Standing Desk is also a smart desk. Using the Mijia app or its own app, all you need to do is enter your sex, your height and that of your main desk, and the app will automatically calculate the height the standing desk should be and raise it to that level. Neat, right? That’s not all. You also don’t have to this all the time as it stores it into memory for when next you want to use it.

The standing desk supports a maximum load of 15kg, so it should be able to bear the weight of your laptop, keyboard, and monitor. The standing desk has a maximum height of 40cm and is 7.2cm high when it is at its lowest, so it shouldn’t be uncomfortable to work with when you decide to sit. There is a button on top for raising the height and another button right underneath for reducing the height.