Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 first video commercial released; Reveals screen fingerprint scanner [UPDATE]

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Oct 24, 2018

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 is all set to go official tomorrow. Since the day Xiaomi announced the Oct. 25 launch date for the smartphone, it has been consistently teasing on its features. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released the first commercial of the smartphone which reveals something important about the smartphone.

A leaked photo of the Mi MIX 3 that had appeared in the previous week had revealed that it features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The authenticity of the image was doubted, but the rumor mill had also claimed that the image has actually shared and quickly removed by none other than Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun.

Coming back to the Mi MIX 3’s first commercial video, it clearly reveals the phone does not feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. So, the phone is very likely to feature the pressure-sensitive fingerprint scanner that is available on the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro smartphone which was announced in September.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 night camera sample exposed in a new teaser, launch tomorrow!

The first commercial of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 mainly concentrates on revealing the marvelous full screen display and the manual slider mechanism of the phone. The chin of the device is thinner compared to the predecessor models, but it does not appear as slim as it was in its official images. As far as the design of the back panel, it is fitted with a vertical dual camera setup. It could be featuring a ceramic rear.

A recent leak has revealed that the Mate 20 Pro will be arriving in rear fingerprint scanner and in-screen fingerprint reader variants. The latter is expected to arrive Mate 20 Pro UD moniker and feature advanced specs. There is a possibility that Xiaomi may also sell the Mi MIX 3 in rear fingerprint sensor and under-display fingerprint scanner versions. Besides Black, the phone is expected to land in China in Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue color editions.

Update:

Chinese publication ITHome has shared the following zoomed image to claim that the Mi MIX 3 handset shown in the commercial does feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. If it is so, Xiaomi has smartly concealed the rear fingerprint reader!

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Buy Chuwi Hi 8 SE (CWI552) Tablet For Just $99.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 24, 2018

Those who favor playing popular games or watching their favorite videos on a big-screen mobile device are more likely to buying a tablet as they usually sport bigger displays than regular smartphones. On the downside, tablets don’t come cheap.

If you’re in the market for a top-branded tablet that’s loaded with impressive features but that doesn’t cost a bomb, you might want to take a gander at the Hi 8 SE (CWI552) tablet. This feature-laden tablet PC from Chuwi is currently available at a reduced price on GearBest.

While a high-end tablet that offers multiple useful features would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores, the Hi 8 SE (CWI552) tablet can be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $99.99. This is a 25% drop in the device’s original selling price.

The Hi 8 SE (CWI552) is quite an irresistible tablet at this price, given that it sports a mammoth 8.0-inch Capacitive display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. Moreover, it packs a powerful MediaTek MT8735 quad-core 1.1GHz processor along with an equally competent ARM Mali-T720 Graphics GPU under the hood for an uninterrupted viewing and playing experience.

It comes with 2GB of DDR3 RAM for advanced multitasking like running your games and video editing apps at the same time. This Chuwi-branded tablet offers a hearty 32GB eMMC storage capacity (expandable up to 128GB) so that you can save your photos, videos, and other favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space.

On the photography front, the Hi 8 SE (CWI552) tablet houses 5.0-megapixel camera on the back and a 2.0-megapixel front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. Moreover, the tablet PC runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a robust 4000mAh battery.

If the Hi 8 SE (CWI552) tablet has stirred your interest, you can follow this link to check out its full specification and avail the discount which will be valid for the black color version of the tablet. With just 100 pieces remaining, this promo is slated to end in 2 days.

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Huawei adds Mate 9, P10, Honor 9 and 10 more devices under EMUI 9.0 beta program

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 24, 2018

After waiting for stable Android 9.0 Pie build, Huawei has started rolling and testing the EMUI 9.0 for various devices. In addition to its Android 9.0 Pie based EMUI 9.0 beta program, the Chinese smartphone maker has added 13 more devices to the list. The newly added devices are mostly the mid-level and high-end devices launched last year. Huawei Android 9.0 Pie beta program is limited to the Chinese and European markets, and soon it will roll out globally.

If you own P10, P10 Plus, Huawei Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, Mate 9 Porsche Design, Honor Note 10, Honor 9, Honor V9, Nova 3, Nova 2S, then you can join in as a beta tester. You will get the latest Android build before others with some minor bugs. Users of Huawei Mediapad M5 tablet can also join the beta upgrade and can experience the new OS. Ultimately, if you have right device and right model in your hand, then you can enjoy the latest Android OS without even rooting your device.

EMUI 9.0 brings various new changes along with all the features of Android 9.0 Pie. The customized skin comes with plenty of bug fixes and enhancements over the EMUI 8.0. The new UI is better optimized for full view displays and carries additional AI based features.

Users who are not familiar with beta builds, we suggest them to stay away as it may carry some bugs and issues. Huawei has limited number slots for beta testers, so users who want to get into the beta upgrade can join the beta testing program.

Join beta EMUI 9 Android 9.0 Pie beta testing program

In order to join the beta testers list follow the steps below:

You need to visit this link and download the beta app.
Install the beta app and sign-in/sign-up using Huawei login credentials.
EMUI 9 project will pop up if your device is eligible for the beta testing program.
Select the EMUI 9 and then proceed.
It’s done from our end!

Huawei is little late, but late is better than never. Ultimately, it is a welcome move from Huawei, that they pushed in several new devices to Android 9.0 Pie beta program.

Read More: Huawei’s latest Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 beta now available globally for some models

Huawei has already confirmed about the EMUI 9.0 upgrade for recently launched Mate 20, Mate X, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 Porsche design.

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Honor 8X, ASUS ZenFone Max M1 and ZenFone Lite L1 first sale begins today in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor had unveiled the Honor 8X smartphone in India in the previous week. The handset will be available for buying for the first time starting from today. It can be exclusively bought through Amazon India. Today, two new phones from ASUS namely ZenFone Max M1 and ZenFone will be also available for purchase exclusively through Flipkart.

Honor 8X Pricing and Launch Offers

The Great Indian Festival shopping days have started from today on Amazon India. Beginning from today, the Honor 8X with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage is available with a price tag of Rs.14,999. The handset comes in color choices like Midnight Black and Navy Blue.

It can be purchased through EMI and ICICI bank debit card users can take advantage of additional 10 percent discount. There is 10 percent cashback offer available for Citi credit card users. Customers who order the phone before Oct. 28, can avail a free screen replacement that usually costs Rs. 6,000. These customers will be able to take advantage of the offer if the display of the Honor 8X damages within 8 months of purchase.

The handset can be also bought through exchange offer. Vodafone and Idea are offering 360 GB data to the buyers of Honor 8X. Amazon India’s Great India Shopping festival will come to an end on Oct. 28. Customers who purchase the phone during the ongoing shopping festival can avail Rs. 2,000 cash back from MakeMyTripe, Swiggy, Freshmenu and Eazy Diner.

During the launch of the phone, the company had also announced higher variants like 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB + 128 GB storage with respective pricings of Rs. 16,999 and Rs. 19,999. These models are not yet available for buying on the retailer site.

Read More: Honor Magic 2 official images released to showcase Red and Blue color gradient versions

ASUS ZenFone Max M1 and ZenFone Lite L1 Pricing and Launch Offers

The ASUS ZenFone Max M1 is a lower edition of the ZenFone Max Pro M1. During the last week’s launch event of the ZenFone Max M1 and ZenFone Lite, the company had confirmed that it will be selling both smartphones with reduced respective pricing of Rs. 7,499 and Rs. 5,999 in India. Their usual prices are Rs. 8,999 and Rs. 6,999.

The ZenFone Max M1 can be bought through no cost EMI and customers can also avail bank card discounts. There is 10 percent cash back for PhonePe users. Jio subscribers can benefit of Rs. 2,200 cashback. Flipkart has also starting a shopping festival that will last until Oct. 27. It is offering complete mobile protection for only Rs. 99 for the buyers Max M1. The sales of both phones will begin at 12 PM and they can be availed in Black and Gold colors. The same offers are also available for ZenFone Lite L1 smartphone.

Buy ILIFE A7 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner For Only $197.49 On Amazon

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 24, 2018

If you fancy keeping your surrounding clean and tidy all the time without emptying your pocket, you might want to continue reading as we’ll be divulging details about a big discount on the ILIFE A7 robotic vacuum cleaner. There’s more for you to cheer about.

In addition to shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

Deemed as one of China’s leading robot vacuum cleaner manufacturers, ILIFE is known for designing robot vacuums, smart robotic vacuums, automatic vacuum cleaners that help keep the environment dust and germ-free. Staying true to its reputation, the company designed the ILIFE A7 robotic vacuum cleaner, which you can now buy at a discounted price on Amazon.

While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a feature-rich robotic vacuum cleaner, the ILIFE A7 will set you back just $212.49 on Amazon. This is a noteworthy 15% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $249.99.

In addition to taking advantage of the discount, you can get a $15 off simply by using a coupon that is currently available for this offer. Note that you need to be logged into your Amazon account in order to avail this additional discount.

By applying the aforesaid coupon, you can bring your already reduced grand total further down to just $197.49.

An absolute bargain at this price, the ILIFE A7 robotic vacuum cleaner is equipped with the Gen 3 CyclonePower cleaning system as well as dual roller brushes system that lets you take care of pet hair, debris and dust on carpets and hard floors without breaking much of a sweat.

It features high suction for an efficient, deep and thorough cleaning. Moreover, the A7 comes with a brush and bristle brush and is capable of dealing with carpets. When it uses the rubber brush, it cleans hard floors without having clogging issues with pet hairs.

Furthermore, the A7 comes with 5 highly effective cleaning modes including the Auto mode, Spot mode, Edge mode, Path mode, and Max mode. On top of that, you can easily control the vacuum using an app on your phone, using the remote control or the button placed on top of the vacuum.

You can follow this link to check out the rest of the features of the ILIFE A7 robotic vacuum cleaner and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end. It is also worth noting that the aforesaid coupon is slated to expire on October 30th.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 night camera sample exposed in a new teaser, launch tomorrow!

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 24, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is scheduled for launch on October 25 at 14:00 hours in Beijing’s Palace Museum located in the Forbidden City. Today, it’s first night camera sample has been revealed, which looks super crisp and saturated even in a low light environment. It brings back the focus on Mi Mix 3’s ability to capture images in the night with its dual rear cameras. There’s also a front-facing 24-megapixel sensor dual cameras supporting slo-mo video recording at 960 frames per second.

Looking at the camera sample above, it can be seen that the camera quality has been improved drastically in the Mi Mix 3. The sample is giving us a hint that Mi Mix 3 camera will break all the records of Xiaomi devices. Further, full details are visible in the picture without any kind of noise. Xiaomi’s new flagship could feature noise surpressing algorithms like most high end devices of 2018.

The significant change in Xiaomi devices camera quality is a result of the formation of a dedicated camera unit in Xiaomi. It focuses on camera development across all the Xiaomi devices. It has led Xiaomi to achieve 98-100 points in DxOmark ratings.

Additionally, it will carry a sliding design with a full view display of 6.39-inches giving the resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. It carries 100% screen-to-body ratio with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. There will be an on-screen fingerprint sensor under AMOLED display with multiple RAM variants. It will be the world’s first commercial 5G (company is marketing it as 5G speeds) smartphone and is also the first 10 GB RAM device (not really after Black Shark Helo launch).

It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with Adreno 630 GPU. There will be a dedicated Xiao AI button on Mi Mix 3 as like of Samsung’s Bixby button on Galaxy S phones. It is expected to be priced at 3799 Yuan (~$547) in China.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 rumor roundup: Specs, features, pricing and launch event details

It would be interesting to know the features of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 at the launch event tomorrow. How many of you are eagerly waiting for it?

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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) November 4 Indian launch date leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

When Samsung had announced the Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone earlier in this month in Malaysia, it had confirmed that select markets will be receiving it starting from early November. The same phone is expected to debut in China as Galaxy A9s today. India is also rumored to be one of the first markets to receive the Galaxy A9 (2018). According to 91 Mobiles, the smartphone will be announced in India on Nov. 4.

Samsung has recently released the Galaxy A7 (2018) triple camera smartphone in India with a price tag of Rs. 23,990 and now it seems to be prepping up on the Indian launch of the Galaxy A9 (2018) which is the world’s first smartphone with four rear-mounted cameras. Even though the publication has claimed that the Galaxy A9 (2018) will be official in India on Nov. 4, there is no official confirmation on it by Samsung.

The quad camera USP of the Galaxy A9 (2019) includes a 24-meagpixel primary sensor, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens, an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For shooting selfies, it is fitted with a 24-megapixel frontal shooter.

Read More: Samsung anticipated foldable Galaxy X could unveil next month

The handset features a 6-inch S-AMOLED screen that supports Full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The Snapdragon 660 is present under the hood of the phone. It has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The handset features 6 GB of RAM, but some markets are expected to receive its 8 GB RAM variant too. It also features a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is overlaid with Samsung Experience UI. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. The handset is packed with a 3,800mAh battery that is enabled with fast charging support.

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Get Big Discounts On Xiaomi-Branded Phone Cases And Other Accessories On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 24, 2018

Are you searching for top-branded cell phone accessories for your Android devices at unbeatable prices online? You’ve come to the right place.

Primarily known for making feature-laden smartphones, Xiaomi also manufactures high-quality mobile accessories that you can now buy at considerably lowered prices, thanks to a recently kicked-off promo. The Banggood promotion for Xiaomi New Phone Case and Screen Protector is dubbed as ‘Mi Protector’ and it has been split into multiple categories to expedite the search process.

Aside from giving noteworthy discounts on a wide selection of accessories for Xiaomi and other top-branded mobile devices, the Chinese electronics giant is also offering buyers an opportunity to get extra discount by using coupon 5b66. Let’s take a look at some of these categories and what they have to offer in terms of discounts.

The first section dubbed ‘Pocophone F1 Accessories’ features cover protective cases, back covers etc for Xiaomi’s recently released Pocophone F1 smartphone. More importantly, you can avail discounts on select products featured in this section.

The next category called ‘Mi A2/ Mi 6X Accessories’ is brimming with Bakeey-branded adornments for the Mi A2 and Mi 6X smartphones. In this section, you can avail a 23% discount on the Bakeey High Definition Anti-Scratch Soft Screen Protector for the Mi 6X and Mi A2 smartphones that normally sell for $2.59.
Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can this useful accessory at a dropped price of just $1.99. Likewise, you can get the Bakeey 3 in 1 Double Dip 360° Full Protection PC Protective Case for the Mi A2 and Mi 6X smartphones at a reduced price of just $5.89.

You can extend this 15% reduction in the item’s retail price of $6.91 by applying the aforesaid coupon code 5b66 during the check out process. This helps you save an extra $0.88 and reduces your already discounted grand total further down to only $5.01.

The Mi 8 is one of Xiaomi’s most popular smartphones and it is hardly surprising that the company is offering accessories for the well-received smartphone at a dropped price in the subsequent category called ‘Mi 8 Accessories.’ You can find everything from a protective case to an anti-explosion tempered glass screen in this section.

Xiaomi is giving the Redmi A2 Lite, 6 Pro, 6A and the Redmi 6 smartphone users a lot to cheer about in the form of big discounts on the accessories for these smartphones. You can get big discounts on a slew of other accessories like the Bakeey ATL-2 Non Slip 360° rotation dashboard car mount phone holder for iPhone GPS smartphone, Bakeey 360 magnetic car air vent mount holder for iPhone 8 X and Xiaomi mobile phones and lots more.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and ensure you take full advantage of this unmissable deal before the promo ends and get extra 15% off before the coupon expires.

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Buy Bakeey N58 Smart Watch With ECG Display For Only $49.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 24, 2018

Looking for an ECG smartwatch that’s loaded with impressive features but doesn’t cost a bomb? Look no further.

Much to the delight of fitness purists who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on fitness gadgets to keep a track of their health, the Bakeey N58 smartwatch has gone up for pre-order carrying a heavily discounted price tag on Banggood. Let’s head straight to the details.

A feature-rich fitness tracker would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, but you can now pre-order the N58 smartwatch at a reduced price of just $49.99 on Banggood. This is a considerable 38% drop in the device’s original selling price of $79.99.

Marketed as the first Chinese smartwatch to follow in the footsteps of Apple Watch 4 and boast ECG function, the Bakeey N58 is up for grabs in black and yellow color variants. Aside from sporting PPG and ECG display, the N58 comes with heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, Kcal and lots more.

Moreover, the Bakeey N58 is capable of monitoring 6 types of health indexes including premature ventricular contractions, irregular heart rate, tachycardia, bradycardia, arrest, and leak. It automatically generates a health report as soon as the ECG measurement is over.

Aside from that, the Bakeey N58 features several multi-sports modes like walking, running, riding, ping-pong, and climbing. Other features include Pedometer, Call or Message Reminder, Drinking Water Reminder, Medication Reminder, Anti-lost, Camera remote control, Calendar, Sedentary reminder, Alarm, Stopwatch, and Auto Light-up Screen.

The N58 draws its juices from a 200mAh battery that delivers a standby time of 15 days, using time of about 5-7 days. Furthermore, the IP67 rated smartwatch is compatible with Android 4.4 or above, iOS 8.0 or above.

On the downside, the aforesaid discount will only be valid for the first 200 pieces. The next 500 pieces will carry slightly steeper $$54.99 price tag while the remaining 1000 pieces will go back to the retail price of $79.99.

In other words, if you’re interested in taking advantage of this discount, it is imperative that you follow this link without wasting time. Note that there were 173 pre-orders already placed at the time of writing.

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Buy One Netbook One Mix Yoga Pocket Laptop For Only $429.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 24, 2018

If you’re in the market for a supermini laptop that you can carry during your business trips, you might want to take a look at the One Netbook One Mix Yoga Pocket. The highly compact laptop won’t set you back a pretty penny as it has gone up for sale bearing a discounted price on GeekBuying.

We’ll divulge more details about the aforesaid discount and also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the check out process. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

The One Netbook One Mix Yoga laptop usually carries a steep price tag on online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $459.99 on GeekBuying. This is a considerable 21% drop in the device’s original asking price of $583.99.

You can extend this discount simply by applying coupon code GKB098T before proceeding to check out. The coupon helps you save an extra $110 and reduce your already lowered grand total to just $429.99 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.
An absolute bargain at this price, the One Netbook One Mix Yoga laptop boasts an impressive array of features. It sports a 7-inch IPS screen with 1920×1200 pixels resolution with the ability to degrade contrast and view angles even in sunlight conditions for an unmatched viewing experience.

Moreover, the laptop packs a powerful Intel Cherry Trail x5-Z8350, Quad Core, up to 1.92GHz processor along with an equally competent Intel HD Graphic Gen8 GPU, under the hood. It comes with 8GB of DDR3 RAM to facilitate advanced multitasking and offers 128GB storage.

The One Netbook One Mix Yoga runs on Microsoft Windows 10 OS which adds new features like the Edge Web browser. Furthermore, the laptop draws its juices from a non-removable 6500mAh polymer battery that delivers long standby time.

You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in checking out the full specification and taking advantage of the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in just 1 day and the above-mentioned coupon is also likely to expire soon.

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UMIDIGI A3 Pro goes official with a bigger display, dual 4G VoLTE, triple slots & more

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 23, 2018

While the dust generated by the premium entry-level UMIDIGI A3 is yet to settle down, the Chinese phone maker has launched a new sibling to the A3. The UMIDIGI A3 Pro joins the fray with a bigger screen size and a couple of other distinguishing features. Apart from a few differences, both the UMIDIGI A3 and A3 Pro look similar.

The UMIDIGI A3 Pro continues with the beautiful design of its sibling but this time around, there is a notch on top of the display. The design includes a full-metal unibody and double-sided 2.5D curved glass design. It packs a bigger 5.7-inch advanced in-cell notch display with a faster and improved dual camera setup 12MP+5MP from Sony/OV sensor that offers better photo and video quality than ever before. At the front, there is an 8MP OV8856 sensor with a f/2.0 aperture.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek M6739 processor paired with 3GB of RAM while there is 32GB of internal storage onboard. Also, the phone comes with triple slots made up of dual 4G VoLTE SIM slots and a third microSD slot. In this way, you won’t need to compromise the SD card slot when using dual SIM. The A3 Pro also comes with global bands. Other features include Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, a rear-fingerprint sensor, FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack and a 3300mAh battery. The device is available in Space Gray and Gold colours.

UMIDIGI A3 Pro is now listed officially on the company’s website. UMIDIGI is yet to disclose the price and release date. The device is also listed on AliExpress but it is not on sale. However, you can add the device to cart and be notified when the presale starts.

360 Kids Watch 7X launched for ¥399, supports AliPay

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 23, 2018

360 Mobiles has announced a new smartwatch. The 360 Kids Watch 7X like the name says is targeted at kids. It has a bunch of cool features that parents and kids will find pretty useful.

The watch has a 1.3-inch color display with rounded corners, a two-color silicone strap with 12 holes for ventialtion. There is a flap-covered slot on the left where the SIM tray and charging port are located and a button on the right for operating the watch. It also has a camera above the display with support for video calls.

One of the unique features of the 360 Kids Watch 7X is its support for AliPay. Parents can link their child’s account to theirs and set a limit on the amount of money they can spend. This way, kids can learn how to be financially responsible and also not need to carry cash around.

The Kids Watch 7X has 8 different positioning technology which includes GPS, Beidou, A-GPS, base stations, and Wi-Fi networks. It also has support for indoor positioning. 360 says it supports indoor tracking for up to 21 provinces and cities, over 1000 large area buildings including airports, transportation hubs, railway stations, stadiums, and shopping malls.

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OnePlus 6T listed by German retailer with a €579 price tag for the 8GB RAM+128GB model

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 23, 2018

It is less than a week before BBK-owned subsidiary OnePlus officially launches the OnePlus 6T. As expected, there have been several leaks surrounding the device and more are still coming out. The flagship smartphone has now shown up on the website of a German online retailing giant, OTTO. Unfortunately, the listing has been taken down but the link confirms that the OP6T was truly listed.

The listing basically confirms the presence of a 6.4-inch AMOLED display. The display is slightly bigger than that of the OnePlus 6 and has a resolution of 2340p x 1080p and a pixel density of 402ppi. TheThe listing also reaffirms the presence of an in-display fingerprint scanner and a waterdrop notch which houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The OP6T will also feature an upgraded dual-camera setup at the comprised of a 20-megapixel main sensor and a 16-megapixel secondary one. The camera equally comes with support for a variety of photography features including HDR Image and a new Night Mode for improved low-light shots. The camera sample shot by the dual cameras under low light condition was shared by OnePlus’ CEO recently and it was awesome.

In addition, the OnePlus 6T is listed with a Snapdragon 845 chipset which isn’t a surprise since that is the latest chipset around. The processor will team up with 8GB of RAM and the device will have 128GB of internal storage. OnePlus is also likely to release a model with 6GB of RAM and a higher storage variant. The listing also reveals a 3,700mAh battery on board as well as Android 9.0 Pie OS out of the box. The device will be available in Midnight Balck and Black colours. As for the price, the device comes with a price of €579 for the 8GB RAM+128GB storage model. This is €10 higher than the equivalent OP6 variant.

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Black Shark Helo launched: first phone with 10GB RAM & dual cooling pipes!

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 23, 2018

The Black Shark Helo is official! The Helo is the phone we thought would launch as the Black Shark 2. Black Shark doesn’t want to call this a direct successor to the Black Shark Gaming Phone probably because they have the same processor. This is understandable but that doesn’t mean the Helo isn’t worthy of the title. There are a bunch of significant upgrades, some which are appearing in a phone for the first time ever.

Design

The Helo has a completely different design from its predecessor. It still has an 18:9 display with a bit of bezel but it now has symmetrically designed front-facing cameras. The Black Shark Helo also has a green thin line that goes around the front and rear of the phone.

A large area of the back is covered in glass with the pattern from the original underneath. The area covered in glass is where you have the dual cameras which are now vertically arranged in a straight line with the LED flash and fingerprint scanner.

There is also the Black Shark logo which now glows thanks to the RGB LED underneath. That isn’t the only RGB LED on the device. There is one on each side of the frame that can change between 16.8 million colors with different effects based on the games you are playing.

Black Shark Helo Specs

The Black Shark Helo has a 6.01-inch 18:9 display. It is not just a tad bigger than the original but it is an AMOLED screen and not LCD. It also has a dedicated image processing chip that works with the AMOLED display for superior HDR quality. It also has support for DCI-P3 and SRGB for a wider color gamut.

The Helo might have the same Snapdragon 845 processor found in a lot of phones released this year but it is the first commercially available phone to have 10GB of RAM. It beats the Mi MIX 3, which is scheduled to launch on Thursday, to the title. The 10GB RAM version has 256GB of storage. There is a 6GB RAM version with 128GB of storage and an 8GB RAM version, also with 128GB of storage.

The original Black Shark gaming phone has liquid cooling to keep the phone’s temperature down while gaming. For the Helo, there are two liquid cooling pipes with a combined area of 10000mm². The cooling pipes can reduce the CPU’s temperature by up to 12°C and increases thermal efficiency by up to 20 times.

The Black Shark Helo has dual rear AI cameras – a 12MP primary sensor and a 20MP secondary sensor. The cameras can recognize up to 206 different scenes and take bokeh images. The front camera is a 20MP sensor that can also take portrait mode selfies. Sitting below the rear cameras is a fingerprint scanner.

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The Helo has front-facing stereo speakers. The audio should be significantly better now, thanks to the larger cut-out for the top speaker (symmetrical with the bottom speaker). There is a Smart PA amplifier and Black Shark’s own Biso audio technology. It also has 3 microphones for clear calls during gaming. Black Shark says the Helo has improved signal reception thanks to its X+1 antennas.

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There are a bunch of new features on the software side too such as Gamer Studio – a dedicated app where users can tweak CPU settings, notifications, sounds, and more. There is also Shark Time – an AI-based feature that automatically records highlights while you are playing games and allows you to share them. The Shark Key is also still there for one-key push performance boost and DND activation.

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Black Shark also announced a new gamepad for the Helo. This has a circular touchpad and XYAB action buttons. They also announced a clip-on cooling case with two cooling fans and ports for charging and audio and a 3D protective case.

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HTC Exodus 1 Blockchain Phone is official: 6-inch screen, SD845, quad cameras & 0.15 Bitcoin price tag

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 23, 2018

Taiwanese manufacturer, HTC, has announced a new phone – the Exodus 1. The Exodus 1 is HTC’s blockchain phone that was in development a couple of months ago.

Design

The Exodus 1 is simply the HTC U12+ with a new name and a translucent gray design. Although, the official render and video advert show HTC has borrowed a leaf from Xiaomi‘s Mi 8 Explorer Edition. What you see are not the actual components of the phone but a printed plastic that covers the actual motherboard.

Specs

It also has the same specs as the U12+. So a 6.0-inch QHD+ display, a Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It has 12MP + 16MP dual rear cameras and dual 8MP front-facing cameras with bokeh.

The Exodus 1 comes with HTC’s BoomSound Hi-Fi audio and USonic Active Noise Cancellation. There is Edge Sense 2 which lets you squeeze the frame for pre-configured actions or activating the assistant (Google Assistant or Alexa). It also has an IP68 rating, single SIM support, and packs a 3,500mAh battery.

Software

The Exodus 1 runs Android Oreo but has a number of security features. There is a secure enclave isolated from the main operating system where your virtual cash and keys are stored. HTC says it will also store all your data in future. There is also the Zion Wallet for your cryptocurrencies.

The Exodus 1 is said to run decentralized apps on the blockchain and also has a Social Key Recovery feature for regaining access to your cryptocurrencies if you lose your keys.

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3D-Printed Lithium-ion battery will allow batteries to come in different shapes

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 23, 2018

Most electronic devices such as cell phones, laptops, headphones and even electric vehicles are powered by lithium-ion batteries. The size of the batteries to a large extent, determine the size of the gadgets. That may soon change with the advent of 3D-printed lithium-ion batteries. According to a publication on the American Chemical Society, a group of researchers from Duke University have developed a new method to 3D print lithium-ion batteries in virtually any shape.

Lithium-ion batteries are usually cylindrical or rectangular in shape and that usually determine the shape of the gadget. When a manufacturer is developing a product, for instance, a smartphone, a certain size and shape must be dedicated to the battery. This usually limits the available space and restrict the design options available to OEMs to play with. 3D-printing technologies will bring this to an end as it allows manufacturers to fabricate an entire device, including the battery and structural and electronic components, in almost any shape.

As you may be wondering, 3D printers use polymers such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA), which are not ionic conductors, thus creating a major hurdle for printing batteries. That is where the research actually comes in. The ionic conductivity of PLA was increased by the researchers by infusing it with an electrolyte solution. In addition, the battery’s electrical conductivity was boosted by incorporating graphene or multi-walled carbon nanotubes into the anode or cathode, respectively. The battery’s potential was demonstrated with a 3D-printed LED bangle bracelet (pictured above) integrated with a lithium-ion battery. The bangle battery could power a green LED for about 60 seconds. According to the researchers, the capacity of the first-generation 3D-printed battery is about two orders of magnitude lower than that of commercial batteries, which is too low for practical use. However, they say that they have several ideas for increasing the capacity, such as replacing the PLA-based materials with 3D-printable pastes.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 priced over ¥3500 (~$500) according to leaked image

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 23, 2018

The Mi MIX 3 is one of the most anticipated devices launching this week. The Xiaomi flagship has been in the news a lot in recent times with the numerous leaks and official teasers floating around. However, we haven’t heard anything about the price until today.

An image has surfaced on the web that shows the alleged price of the Mi MIX 3. The image appears to be from the official online store as it includes the prices of other Xiaomi phones too. Based on the image, the Mi MIX 3 will be priced at ¥3700 (~$533) or more like ¥3699 since Xiaomi doesn’t use a round figure for its prices.

The above price is for the 6GB RAM variant and most probably the one with 128GB of storage. There should be a 64GB variant too with the same RAM and a 256GB version with 8GB of RAM.

The price tag isn’t unusual. The Mi MIX 2S with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM was priced at ¥3599 (~$518) when it launched though you can now get it for ¥3199 (~$460). It isn’t out of place that its successor is priced slightly higher.

A leak from earlier today says the Mi MIX 3 will come with a 6.4-inch full HD+ display that covers nearly the whole of the front. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 which is unusual since Qualcomm hasn’t announced the processor yet. So you might want to take that with a grain of salt. The leak also said it will have 20MP + 16MP dual rear cameras, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 rumor roundup: Specs, features, pricing and launch event details

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 23, 2018

Xiaomi will be debuting the Mi MIX 3 smartphone on Oct. 25 in China. The Mi MIX 2S that was unveiled earlier this year featured almost the same design as the Mi MIX 2 that was announced in September 2017, but it came with improved internals. Rumors surrounding the Mi MIX 3 have revealed that it will be arriving with a refreshed design along with powerful internals. Here is all the information on the specs and features of the Mi MIX 3 that have surfaced so far.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Launch Event

Xiaomi will be holding the launch event for the Mi MIX 3 on at 2 PM (local time) on Oct. 25. The unveil event will be held at The Palace Museum situated at the Forbidden City, Beijing.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Design

All the Mi MIX series of smartphones that have released so far have featured tri-bezeless design. The original Mi MIX, Mi MIX 2 and Mi MIX 2S have featured slimmer upper and side bezels. The selfie cameras on the Mi MIX series were placed on the bezel below the display. Hence, these phones have featured thicker bottom bezels. The upcoming Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 will be sporting a manual slider design. Since the front-facing camera of the MI MIX 3 is placed on its slider, the handset sports a super-slim bezels around the display.

The official image shown above shows that the bottom bezel is slightly thick, but considerably slimmer than predecessor models. The new design on the Mi MIX 3 certainly promises higher screen-to-body ratio of around 95 percent. The dual selfie camera unit and other sensors are also placed on the slider of the phone. Recent leaks have revealed that in order to unlock the phone, one needs to simply slide the display downwards and let the 3D face scanning sensors unlock the device. It will be also featuring a dedicated button the side that will give instant access to the Xiao AI voice assistant.

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Initial reports have claimed that the phone will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. It was speculated to feature the same pressure-sensitive under-display fingerprint reader that was added on the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro smartphone that was announced in the previous month. However, leaked photos that have shown the rear design of the phone have revealed that its will be resembling the Mi MIX 2S. In other words, the Mi MIX 3 may sport a vertical dual camera setup and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner like the Mi MIX 2S.

Xiaomi is also expected to release a special edition of the Mi MIX 3. It could be an artistic version and aesthetically beautiful version of the smartphone.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Specifications and Features

The Mi MIX 3 is expected to arrive with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display that will carry support for 2340 x 1080 pixels Full HD+ resolution. The slide of the phone is fitted with LED enabled 24-megapixel dual selfie snappers. The backside of the Mi MIX 3 could be equipped with 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup.

The dual cameras are expected to carry support for 1080p slow-motion video recording at 960 fps. The camera samples of the smartphone have revealed that it will support amazing blurring effect while shooting photos in low-light conditions.

960 frames per second, slow motion video recording. Only 3 days left until launch! ❤️#Xiaomi #MiMIX3 pic.twitter.com/ZRGD5FKrm4

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Some leaks have also claimed that the unannounced Snapdragon 855 (Snapdragon 8150) could be the driving of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. However, the company may settle with the Snapdragon 845 SoC that is powers most of the Android flagship phones that have released this year. Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi MIX 3 will be the world’s first smartphone with 10 GB of RAM. It has also revealed that the Mi MIX 3 will be world’s first 5G commercial smartphone.

The smartphone is rumored to be packed with 3,850mAh battery. Xiaomi MI MIX 2S was the first phone from the company to arrive with support for wireless charging. The upcoming Mi MIX 3 is confirmed to feature faster wireless charging technology. Hence, the smartphone is expected to carry support for 10W or 15W wireless charging.

Read More: Xiaomi to soon launch Qualcomm Snapdragon 675-powered smartphone

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Variants and Pricing

The base model of the Mi MIX 3 is rumored to include 128 GB of storage + 6 GB of RAM. The other variants of the smartphone include 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. Emerald Green, Sapphire Blue and Black are the speculated color editions of the MI MIX 3.

A latest leak has revealed that the Mi MIX 3 featuring 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage could be priced at 3,699 Yuan (~$533). The smartphone is currently available for reservations until its launch date.

Meizu Note 8’s battery capacity leaked

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 23, 2018

The Meizu M8 Note or Note 8 as it will be known in China is scheduled to launch on Thursday, October 25. Meizu has announced the event will only be live-streamed due to an issue with the venue it planned to use. Yesterday, images of the phone’s battery surfaced online, revealing its battery capacity.

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Based on the image, the Meizu Note 8 will have a battery capacity of 3,520mAh. That is the minimum battery capacity. Its typical battery capacity is 3,600mah as revealed in the second image.

The Meizu Note 8 should pack a 6.0-inch full HD+ screen, 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras, and an 8MP selfie camera. It is also expected to come with a Snapdragon 636 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

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Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro UD pricing leaked for China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 23, 2018

Soon after announcing the Huawei Mate 20 series of flagship phones through the Oct. 16 London launch event, the Chinese manufacturer confirmed that it will be announcing its newest flagship phones in China on Oct. 26. A new leak that has surfaced on Weibo suggests that the entire expect for the Mate 20X gaming smartphone and the premium Mate 20 RS Porsche Design phone, Huawei will be releasing only the other Mate 20 devices in China. The leak has also revealed the pricing and color variants of all the Mate 20 phones that will be hitting the home market.

The leaked image shown below states the Mate 20 that will carry a price tag of 4,299 Yuan (~$619) will feature 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM. The Mate 20 Pro that is priced at 5,299 Yuan (~$763) will be advanced version of the Mate 20 Pro as it will feature 128 GB of storage and the same 6 GB of RAM.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro that was unveiled in Europe features an in-screen fingerprint reader. However, the Mate 20 Pro arriving in China seems to be equipped with a regular rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The leak states that the more powerful Mate 20 Pro models will come equipped with under-display fingerprint scanner.

The leaked image further reveals that the Mate 20 Pro (UD) handset will be arriving in two variants. These include 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. Both phones are respectively priced at 5,799 Yuan (~$835) and 6,299 Yuan (~$907). Both of these models will be arriving with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. These smartphones are expected to release in China in color variants such as Emerald Green, Midnight Blue, Twilight and Black.

Read More: Huawei to release four new smart home products alongside Mate 20 in China

In the Europe, the Mate 20 comes in two models namely, 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. These models respectively cost 799 euros (~$916) and 849 euros (~$979). The Mate 20 Pro for Europe comes in a single variant that includes 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM. It is priced at 1,049 euros (~$1,200).

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