Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Motorola One Power: Specs Comparison

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Oct 4, 2018

According to the latest report from Flurry Analytics, the sales of this year’s iPhone XS are stronger than the iPhone X and iPhone 8 launched last year. To estimate the sales, the company used dated from over a million mobile apps.

Flurry Analytics’ data indicates that this year’s flagship iPhones have proved to be a significant success for Apple. This too even before the iPhone XR, which is the cheapest among the three phones launched this year, is yet to go on sale.

In the first week itself, the iPhone XS gained an overall iPhone market share of 0.42 percent. The bigger XS Max was more successful, capturing 0.68 percent share of all iPhones currently in use in the U.S. The total combined share stands at 1.1 percent of all iPhones in just one week.

The company further added that the sales of iPhone XS and the XS Max in the first week has beat out the sales of last year’s iPhone 8 and the 8 Plus. It says that the like-for-like comparison shows that Apple generated 7 percent more revenue from iPhone XS/Max sales than the combined sales of the iPhone X and iPhone 8/Plus in the equivalent periods last year.

According to Flurry Analytics, the trend will continue into the holidays. It said:

Our net takeaway is that Apple is able still able to drive solid market share uptake with its latest devices, but is also actively raising prices to keep revenue growing. The strategy appears to be working, and they are well positioned heading into the holiday season. We look forward to sharing more insights as the holiday season progresses.

In terms of market penetration, the iPhone 7 still holds the top position with around 15.40 percent while the iPhone 7 Plus is at the second spot with 12.73 percent market share. The iPhone 6S has 12.40 percent market penetration.

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POCO F1 Rosso Red to go on sale soon as teasers flood the web

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Oct 4, 2018

The POCO F1 or POCOPHONE F1 comes in three colors – Steel Blue, Graphite Black, and Rosso Red. There is a special Armored Edition with Kevlar which is limited to the 8GB RAM + 256GB model. Since the phone went on sale, only the blue and black variants have been available for purchase but that may be changing soon.

The official social media accounts for POCO India have been teasing the arrival of the Rosso Red variant since yesterday. This can only mean one thing – it is about to go on sale.

The clock's ticking. #POCOgoesRosso pic.twitter.com/TWrUmTM5Vz

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It's time to turn up the heat. Coming soon. #POCOgoesRosso #ShotOnPOCO F1 by @taras84

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The Rosso Red variant is a personal favorite and I think it matches with the red accents around the rear cameras, unlike the other variants. The specs are still the same and the price will remain the same – Rs. 20,999 (~$285) for the 64GB model and Rs. 23,999 (~$326) for the 128GB version.

If you are planning to buy the POCO F1 and have been waiting for this variant, then we advise you to be patient for a few more days.

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale brings OnePlus 6 down to INR 29,999 (~$407)

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Oct 4, 2018

The month of October is a big one for Indians as there are a bunch of shopping festivals lined up for the month. One of them is Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale which will begin on October 10. If you are planning to get a new phone, then you may want to consider the OnePlus 6 which will get a huge discount when the festival begins.

The OnePlus 6 launched in the second quarter of the year with a starting price of Rs. 34,999 or $529 in the US. Next week, the phone will get a big reduction in price albeit temporary. For the period of the 5-day sale, the OnePlus 6 64GB version will sell for Rs. 29,999 (~$407)!

Only the base model has been confirmed to get this price cut but there is no harm in checking if other models will get the price cut when the sale begins. Orders will most likely be limited to one unit per customer. Also, we can’t confirm if the current promo of a free Sandstone Protective Case when you add it to your cart along with the phone will apply but you should try it out too.

Leaked Moto G7 specs reveal Motorola is going big with the screen

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Oct 4, 2018

It is October already which means that we are most likely not getting a Moto G6S seeing as last year’s Moto G5S (and G5S Plus) launched in August. We don’t know what influenced Motorola’s decision not to release a Moto G6S, maybe the release of the Motorola One series. Nevertheless, the focus is now on the Moto G7 series. Specs for the Moto G7 have surfaced on the web and it shows Motorola is going big with the 7th-gen Moto G phone.

The Moto G7 is reported to pack a 6.4-inch display. That is a big bump in screen size when you compare it to the Moto G6‘s 5.7-inch screen. It will probably still be called Max Vision though. The display will have a Full HD+ resolution.

The Moto G7 will come with an unnamed octa-core chipset. The Moto G6 has a Snapdragon 450 under its hood which is the king of the Snapdragon 400 series. So we are probably expecting the move to a Snapdragon 600 series chipset. The processor will be paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

For the cameras, the G7 will have two sensors on its back. The two cameras are a 16MP sensor and a 5MP sensor while the front camera is a 12MP sensor. The phone will run Android 9 Pie out of the box and pack a 3,500mAh battery. Expect Motorola’s TurboPower fast charging technology on board. The Moto G7 will also have a fingerprint scanner which should remain on the rear.

Report: Global tablet shipments will decline till 2023 except iPad

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Oct 4, 2018

In the latest report from Digitimes’s market research, it is forecasted that the global tablet shipments will keep declining till 2023. The sales for the fiscal year 2018-19 are expected to drop to 141 million units. Similarly, they have forecasted a decline in sales for the year 2021-23 to 120 million units. The slump in tablets marketing is due to the increased market share of the large display smartphones.

The smartphone effect is minimal on the larger display tablets as they are expected to grow in 2018-19, and for few upcoming years. It is the only tablet segment which will keep growing amid the rising competition and larger display smartphones in the market. Here’s what DigiTimes is quoting about the so-called white-box devices, “Tablets with 9-inch and above displays are expected enjoy shipment growths in 2018 thanks to demand from consumers for replacing their smaller-size models and increasing procurement from the education sector. White-box tablet shipments are expected to rise slightly from a year ago in 2018 benefiting from stabilized key component prices.”

If we talk about the smaller screen tablets, then they are expected to decline 2-3% every year until 2023. To pick up the sales, OEMs will offer some discounts on the smaller tablet. The 7″ or similarly sized tablets will fall to 10-20% overall.

Recently, Apple and other major manufacturers have launched the 6.5 inches of smartphone devices, and now it is unlikely that they will increase the screen size any more than this. So, this whole scenario will decrease the pressure on the tablet market. As per the report, in the upcoming few months, the average tablet size will increase to 9.7 inches – 12.7 inches.

Read More: What’s the best tablet you can buy for around $160?

Apple iPad is the only tablet device that will not see any decline in the sales. Its market share will expand in the next five years as Apple is expected to come with different sized iPads in the next few years. Also, Apple iPad gives a longer life cycle than the Android-based tablets.

Asus ROG Phone to debut in the US on October 18

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Oct 4, 2018

Earlier this year, Taiwan-based Asus launched its first gaming smartphone — Asus ROG Phone. Now, the gaming phone is now all set to launch in the United States on October 18. The company has already sent out media invites for an event in New York on 18th October.

The smartphone comes with a 6-inch AMOLED Full-HD+ screen with a refresh rate of 90Hz and a 1ms response time, and also supports HDR. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor that is overclocked at 2.96GHz.

It packs 8GB of RAM and comes in two options for internal storage — 128GB and 512GB. It also comes with the custom Optiflex, which is the company’s technology that speeds up the phone. On the back, it houses a 12MP Sony IMX363 f/1.7 primary sensor with 120-degree wide-angle lens and an 8MP secondary sensor with f/2.0 aperture. There’s an 8MP front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The Asus ROG Phone has a special X Mode that can be activated by squeezing the sides of the phone. With the special X Mode, the phone stops all background tasks and directs all processing power to the game you are playing. Further, when in X Mode, the phone’s UI also changes from blue to deep red.

Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box, the smartphone comes powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for ASUS HyperCharge fast charging technology that can charge the device from 0 to 60 percent in just 30 minutes.

To know more about the phone, including its pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait until 18th October when the company officially launches the phone. In the US, the Asus ROG Phone will compete against Razer Phone.

LG working to build an interesting foldable smartphone, but it’s not arriving soon

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Oct 4, 2018

After Samsung, Huawei and Oppo, LG has also joined the league of foldable smartphones. Currently, all these manufacturers are building foldable devices, but none of them has launched it yet. Recently, Samsung pushed some positive news that they are making the foldable phone available for preview at the upcoming Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) in San Francisco. Now, LG has also hinted that they working to build an interesting foldable smartphone but unfortunately, they don’t have any plans to launch it anytime soon.

LG has not disclosed any information about its new foldable devices in the recent past, but today they have revealed some details about it. Talking with our folks at the Android Headlines, LG said that they are already working on foldable smartphones from the past few years. They are emphasising to bring an interesting foldable smartphone rather than aiming to be first in the market with a foldable smartphone.

The new foldable device will be an extension to the LG G Flex which was launched in October 2013 with a flexible P-OLED display. Many other rumours and leaks are making it clear that LG is working on a foldable device. We have to wait for some time to get some more information about the foldable device.

RELATED: LG Watch W7 launched as first hybrid Wear OS smartwatch for $450

Currently, LG is not revealing anything more about its foldable phone as they are shifting away by talking about the trends and time. It seems they want to surprise the audience with the foldable device. They are also focusing on the primitive devices to boost up the sales and profits of the mobile division.

On the other hand, Huawei has confirmed launch of its foldable device in mid-2019 with 5G support. Samsung will also come up with a foldable device which is expected to be released under the Galaxy F series in January 2019.

LG Watch W7 launched as first hybrid Wear OS smartwatch for $450

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Oct 4, 2018

Along with the LG V40 ThinQ, LG also launched its first hybrid Wear OS smartwatch, LG Watch W7. It is the first smartwatch which runs on newest Android Wear OS. It’s a hybrid watch, though it carrier both the mechanical hands and the digital functionalities. The new LG watch gives you the experience of both the digital and standard analogue watch. It’s built out of a stainless steel body with a big little dial. LG Watch W7 gives a stunning look on a bulky wrist but looks massive on the tiny hands.

LG Watch W7 Specs

LG Watch W7 carries a 1.2 inch LCD touchscreen with the display resolution of 360 x 360 pixels. Surprisingly, it carries Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset rather than the latest Snapdragon Wear 3100. It is coupled with 768 MB RAM and 4 GB of internal storage. LG has added 240 mAh battery which can sustain a couple of days on a single charge and upto 100 days if you are using it in watch mode. It is water and dust resistant as it carries IP68 certification.

LG Watch W7 has been developed with the collaborative efforts of LG and the Swiss company, Soprod SA. It is the first Wear OS watch which offers hybrid options with both digital and analogue hands. In connectivity, it supports Bluetooth 4.2 LE and WiFi. It measures 44.5 x 45.4 x 12.9mm and weighs around 79.5 grams. As like of its competitors it doesn’t carry NFC connectivity and heart-rate monitor.

The latest Wear OS features improved notification view and a smarter take on Google Assistant. There are several other changes in the latest Wear OS which makes it more valuable.

LG Watch W7 Gallery

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Read More: LG Watch W7 tipped to debut with LG V40 ThinQ

LG Watch W7 will be made available for pre-orders at Best Buy for $449.99 starting October 7. Its in-store availability will start on October 14. It’s dearer than the base-level Apple watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch.

Well, from there how many of you are going to buy the LG’s hybrid smartwatch?

LG V40 ThinQ official with five cameras, 6.4-inch notched display and Snapdragon 845

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Oct 4, 2018

LG has announced a new device, LG V40 ThinQ with a prominent focus on its cameras. It follows the same essence as like of its predecessor, LG V30 which was launched last year. After several leaks and rumours, finally, LG has announced it with five cameras – two on the front and triple camera sensors on the back. LG has established itself among manufacturers who give users a premium camera experience. Also, it is the first smartphone available to the public with five camera modules. It runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 6GB RAM and 6.4-inch notched display.

Design and Display

The LG V40 ThinQ has many changes in its design and display than its predecessor. It carries 6.4-inch P-OLED display featuring a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels. There’s an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 with 537 ppi of pixel density. It carries the largest display among all LG V-series devices. It measures around 158.8 x 75.4 x 7.6mm weighing 169 grams. It is available in four different colours – Aurora Black, Platinum Grey, Carmine Red, and Moroccan Blue.

Performance – Hardware and Software

The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with Adreno 630 GPU for graphic processing. It is available in 6GB RAM with 64 GB of internal storage. LG V40 supports microSD card for expandable storage. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and soon will get Android 9.0 Pie. It carries high-end specs as like of its predecessors.

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In-camera department, LG V40 ThinQ has got a triple 12-megapixel standard, 16-megapixel wide-angle f/1.9 (107 degrees), and 12-megapixel telephoto f/2.2 triple rear cameras. On the back, its primary camera supports OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) with a f/1.5 aperture for better light sensitivity with 1.4-micron pixels. The triple shooters will allow it to capture images with a much broader perspective. It carries built-in AI features such as AI beautify, AI stabilisation with Multi-frame HDR technique.

On the other hand, there’s an 8 megapixel f/19 and 5-megapixel wide angle f/2.2 front-facing cameras. All cameras on the front and the rear side supports portrait mode.

It can shoot 4K videos at 60 frames per second with HDR support.

Read More: LG V40 ThinQ render leak showcases the phone’s five camera setup

Other features:

LG V40 has powered its speakers with Boombox Speaker technology which allows you to boost its low-frequency output. Coming to the rescue for most of the people, LG has kept 3.5 mm jack with 32-bit Quad DAC support.

It carries a 3,300 mAh battery with the QC 3.0 fast charging support. In connectivity, there’s a 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and FM radio. LG V40 ThinQ is IP68 dust and water resistant.

It is available in four different colour variants of Aurora Black, Platinum Grey, Carmine Red, and Moroccan Blue. LG V40 ThinQ will be available for $900 to $980 from all major US carriers starting October 19.

Buy OnePlus 6 Smartphone For Just $447.71 On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Get 14% Off On OnePlus 6 Smartphone

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Oct 4, 2018

After floating around the rumor mill for quite a long time and making several appearances online in the form of leaks, the hotly-anticipated OnePlus 6 was finally launched in May this year. As expected, the phone became an instant hit among smartphone lovers.

But much to the chagrin of those living on a tight budget, the OnePlus 6 carries a steep price tag. In fact, the feature-laden smartphone will set you back a pretty penny on online as well as offline stores.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to buy the OnePlus 6 without emptying your pocket, it may interest you to know that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is now selling the smartphone at a dropped price on Banggood. Moreover, we’ll show how you can get an extra discount without breaking much of a sweat.

The OnePlus 6 smartphone normally sells for $619.99, but you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $532.99 on Banggood. This is a significant 14% reduction in the phone’s steep retail price and it will be valid specifically for the black color version of the phone.

In addition to taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can apply coupon code 10op6bg to get an extra $85.28 off before proceeding to checkout. In other words, you can bring your already reduced grand total further down to just $447.71 with the help of the above-mentioned coupon.

The OnePlus 6 is quite an irresistible smartphone at this dropped price, given that it sports a mammoth 6.28 inches Optic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. The device is housed in a sturdy aluminum frame and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection.

Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor along with an Adreno 630 GPU for an unmatched viewing experience. It offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB of non-expandable onboard storage.

On the photography front, the OnePlus 6 houses a 16.0MP+20.0MP dual camera setup and a 16.0MP front shooter for self-portraits. The phone runs on H2OS-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a built-in 3300mAh battery.

You can visit this link if you’re interested in checking out the rest of the specifications and receiving the discount, which will be valid only for a limited period of time. it is also worth noting that the aforesaid coupon is likely to expire soon.

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Get Big Discounts On Two Different Versions Of The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Get 24% Off On Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Smartphone

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Oct 4, 2018

Xiaomi launched its long-awaited Pocophone F1 smartphone in August this year. Much to the delight of the Chinese handset maker, the phone became an instant hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos and play popular games on a big-screen mobile device.

While the feature-laden Pocophone F1 would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores, Xiaomi will be selling it at a considerably dropped price on GeekBuying in a bid to make it available to the cost-conscious buyers.

In addition to shedding light on the aforesaid discounts, that will be valid for two different versions of the Pocophone F1, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money before checking out. Let’s head straight to the details without further ado.

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Smartphone (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

This version offering 6GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of internal storage usually carries a steep price tag, but Xiaomi will be selling it at a dropped price of just $389.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 24% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $514.99.

You can extend the discount and save more money by applying coupon code QVRQSSYB. This will help you get an additional $90 off and bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $349.99 without breaking much of a sweat.

You can follow this link to take full advantage of the discount and use the aforesaid coupon, which is likely to expire soon.

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Smartphone (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Alternatively, you can go for the slightly smaller version of the Pocophone F1 smartphone that packs 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, under the hood. While this version usually sells for $472.99, you can now get your hands on it at a dropped price of just $339.99.

Aside from availing this 28% discount, you can use coupon code DOCZUPZT to save more money. After applying the coupon, your grand total will be reduced to only $330.99.

Since the promo is slated to end in 5 days, you can follow this link to ensure you do not miss this discount. It is also worth noting that the coupon will lapse in a short time as well.

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 sports a mammoth 6.18 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels. It packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor along with Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood.

On the photography front, the Pocophone F1 smartphone houses a 12.0MP+5.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 20.0MP selfie shooter. It runs on MIUI-based Android OS and is backed by a robust 4000mAh battery.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 3 NFC Version At A Pre-Sale Price Of $45.99 On GearBest

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Oct 4, 2018

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Band 3 earlier this year in China. While making the long-awaited smart bracelet available to the public, the Chinese tech giant declared it will launch the NFC version of the Mi Band 3 in September.

After releasing a teaser video hinting at the impending launch of the Mi Band 3 NFC version, Xiaomi finally began the sales of the Mi Band 3 NFC edition on September 19th. Keeping in line with that, the company even launched a poster confirming that it has shipped a whopping 50 million Mi Band smart bracelets across the world.

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the NFC function equipped Xiaomi Mi Band 3 smart bracelet without emptying your pocket, we got good news for you. The well-received NFC edition of the Mi Band 3 has gone up for sale bearing a presale price of $45.99 on GearBest.

The NFC edition of the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is an absolute bargain at this price, give that it boasts an impressive array of features. It supports contactless payments via Xiaomi’s own mobile payments service dubbed as Mi Pay.

The Mi Band 3 NFC version also supports city bus card payments in about 167 cities including Jilin, Xi’an, Hefei, Suzhou, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Beijing. It sports a curved OLED screen of 0.78 inches which supports a screen resolution of 128 x 80 pixels.

Furthermore, the device draws its juices from a robust 110mAh battery that delivers an impressive standby time of 20 days with normal usage. Aside from that, the NFC version comes with up to 50 meters of water resistance and features a heart rate sensor.

You can pair your mobile phone with the NFC version to get notifications of incoming calls and messages. It offers sleeping, step count, calories burnt and sedentary reminder as well. Other useful features include weather forecast and alarm clock.

You can follow this link if the Mi Band 3 NFC edition has stirred your interest and you’d like to take advantage of the pre-sale price. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the pre-sale is slated to come to an end on Monday, October 8th.

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Buy Original Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum For Just $269.99 On GearBest

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Get 38% Off On Original Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum

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Oct 4, 2018

If you’re in the market for a cost-effective, yet powerful vacuum cleaner, you might want to take a look at the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum that has now gone up for sale bearing a lowered price on GearBest.

Keeping your surrounding clean and tidy can prove to be a backbreaking job. Although there’s no dearth of high-end appliances that you can use to take care of this daunting task, these devices don’t come cheap.

Thankfully, you can now buy the Mi Robot Vacuum cleaner at a reduced price of just $269.99 on GearBest. This is a 38% reduction in the original asking price of the powerful vacuum cleaner that maps out the interiors of your house using the LDS (Laser Distance Sensor) technology and scans its surroundings 360 degrees, a whopping 1800 times per second.

Equipped with three processors that track its movement in real-time, the Mi Robot Vacuum adopts SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) to figure out the most ideal route for cleaning. Moreover, the robot can be remotely controlled using the Mi Home app. You can switch it on, change cleaning modes and even set schedules.

Xiaomi’s Mi Robot Vacuum draws its juices from a robust 5200mAh Li-ion battery that delivers up to 2.5 hours of cleaning. It runs on a powerful Nidec brushless DC motor and features an adjustable main brush to ensure your home is clean from dust, debris, granule and there are no other wastes left.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum and taking advantage of the discount. Regrettably, there were only 167 pieces of the white color version left for this promo, which is slated to end in 4 days.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 Smartphone At A Dropped Price Of Just $407.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

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Oct 4, 2018

Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, the Mi 8 garnered huge popularity among Xiaomi fans after hitting the store shelves in June this year. In a bid to make it available to cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese phone maker is offering the coveted smartphone at a dropped price on GeekBuying.

We’ll divulge more information about the aforesaid discount and apart from that; we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s head straight into the details.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores, but you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $449.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 20% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $559.99.

You can extend this discount simply by applying coupon code WWVJRNFA before placing your order. This coupon helps you get an extra $112 off and bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $407.99 without breaking much of a sweat.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone sports a big 6.21 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels. Housed in a 7000 series aluminum frame, the phone comes with Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection.

Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor along with an equally competent Adreno 630 GPU. It offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of non-expandable onboard storage.

Moreover, the Mi 8 houses a 12.0MP+12.0MP dual-camera setup on the back and a 20.0MP front shooter for self-portraits. It runs on MIUI 9-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a robust 3400mAh battery.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone will be up for sale bearing the discounted price for just 2 days so if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, click here to visit the promotion page. Note that the coupon is also likely to expire soon.

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Apple iPhone XS Max camera ranked by DXOMark…..Behind Huawei P20 Pro!

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Oct 3, 2018

The camera review we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. That’s DXOMark review of Apple‘s latest flagship iPhone XS Max rear camera. Apple iPhones are globally reputed for the powerful cameras they pack and the latest iPhone XS Max isn’t any different. Quite interestingly, DXOMark’s ranking places the iPhone XS Max below the Huawei P20 Pro. That means Huawei’s triple rear camera-packing flagship still has the best camera at this moment.

Apple’s 2018 flagship includes the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max and both models have similar camera specification. Thus, the review equally applies to the iPhone XS. The iPhone XS Max excels in both still and video capture. Photos are excellent and video quality in bright light is also superb with a “very wide dynamic range and good detail.” DXOMark’s in-depth review also touches various aspects such as texture and noise, bokeh, zoom, flash etc. Apple’s new Smart HDR feature was also accessed with DXO describing it as capable of generating images with “very good target exposure and a wide dynamic range in all conditions.”

This review is sure going to generate some controversy, especially from Apple fans. In the end, the reality is that Apple’s iPhone XS Max isn’t the highest rated phone for photography despite its huge price tag. You can read the entire review from the source link below.

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BlackBerry Evolve to go on sale in India from October 10 for Rs. 24,990 ($340)

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Oct 3, 2018

A couple of months ago, in August, Optiemus launched BlackBerry Evolve and BlackBerry EvolveX in the Indian market. While the EvolveX went on sale by the end of August, the Evolve was scheduled to be available in India from September.

However, after a slight delay, the company has announced that the BlackBerry Evolve will go on sale in India from 10th October. It’ll be available for purchase exclusively through Amazon for a price of Rs. 24,990, which roughly converts to $340.

To remind you of the phone’s specs, it comes with a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz, along with Adreno 506 GPU.

It packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, with support for expandable storage of up to 2TB. In terms of optics, there’s a 13MP + 13MP dual cameras at the back with dual tone LED flash. On the front side, it comes equipped with a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, USB 2.0 Type-C, and USB OTG. It also features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo mobile operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology.

Vivo V1813BA seen on TENAA, might be the Vivo Z3

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Oct 3, 2018

A new Vivo phone has made its way to TENAA and has gotten certified ahead of its official release. The phone has model number V1813BA which is similar to that of the Vivo Z3i (V1813A) which leaked today. There is a possibility that this is the Vivo Z3 or at least a device related to the Vivo Z3i.

The phone has a 6.3-inch display with a 2280 x 1080 resolution. That resolution is the same as that of the Redmi Note 6 Pro which means it has a notch though not the water-drop type of the Z3i.

The Vivo V1813BA is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It has support for storage expansion, allowing you add up to an additional 256GB of space. There are dual cameras on its rear – 16MP + 2MP and a 12MP sensor in front for selfies and video calls.

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The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo, has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 3240mAh battery. TENAA says the phone supports fast-charging and will be available in Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, and Matte Black. Images provided are of a blue-black gradient variant.

Amazon announces its new Fire TV Stick 4K and Alexa Voice Remote

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Oct 3, 2018

Amazon has today announced Fire TV Stick 4K, which is an updated version of the company’s media streaming dongle Fire TV Stick. As the name itself suggests, the newly introduced streaming dongle comes with support for 4K streaming, along with Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos surround sound.

The Fire TV Stick 4K is powered by the 1.7GHz quad-core processor that provides fast streaming experience, quicker load times, and brilliant picture quality.

The device gives you access to thousands of apps and Alexa skills, along with thousands of movies and TV show episodes. You also have the ability to pair any of the Echo devices with Fire TV for easy control and hands-free usage.

The company has also introduced an all-new Alexa Voice Remote that comes with dedicated buttons for power, volume, and mute function. It also comes with an IR transmitter that gives control for various soundbars, cable boxes, and AV equipments. It is also compatible with previously launched Fire TV devices.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is priced at $49.99 while the new Alexa Voice Remote is priced at $29.99. In North America, the Fire TV Stick 4K and Voice remote are available for pre-order and will start shipping from 31st October.

Both the newly launched devices will be available for purchase in the UK and India from 14th November. Currently, the Fire TV Stick 4K and Alexa Voice Remote are up for pre-orders in India and costs Rs. 5,999 (~82) and Rs. 1,999 (~$27) respectively.

Samsung to reportedly preview its foldable smartphone next month

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Oct 3, 2018

Samsung has been working on a foldable smartphone from quite some time and it seems that device is all set to make its public debut. According to the latest report from Korean Times, Samsung will preview its foldable smartphone next month.

The South Korean giant has scheduled a two-day conference in San Francisco dubbed Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) on 7th and 8th November. The event, which will mainly deal with the company’s software strategy, Artificial Intelligence, and IoT products, will also showcase the foldable smartphone.

The development comes through Korean Times, which cites an unnamed Samsung official for the information. The unnamed source also said that not much information related to the device will be revealed. He said, “We may provide partial information of the foldable phone at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) in November, but the finished product won’t be available there.”

It is believed that the Samsung’s foldable smartphone will come with a 7-inch OLED display, that can be folded in half with about 4.5-inch display. Previously, Koh Dong-jin, president of Samsung’s IT & Mobile Communications division, reiterated his stance on becoming the world’s first company to introduce a foldable smartphone.

Earlier, there were reports that Samsung has delayed the launch of its foldable smartphone, which was rumoured to happen in November this year. As Samsung is eager to unveil its foldable smartphone ahead of everyone else, we’ll finally get to see Samsung’s foldable phone next month.

As for the phone’s official launch, there’s a possibility that the company could launch the phone, which is rumoured to be the Galaxy F or a part of the Galaxy F-series, could be launch at Consumer Electronics Show 2019 in Las Vegas in January next year.

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Other smartphone manufacturers such as Huawei and ZTE are speeding up their efforts towards foldable smartphone. Lenovo, another China-based company, is also working on a foldable smartphone, which was recently leaked in a video. The company has also teased about showcasing the phone later this month, but there’s no confirmation about an event being hosted by Lenovo this month.