Live photos of the OnePlus 6T leaks but doesn’t show its rear

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Sep 24, 2018

The OnePlus 6T should arrive soon. While we wait for the still unconfirmed release date, expect leaks to keep pouring in. Today, a fresh set of live photos of the phone have surfaced on the web but they only show the front of the device.

If you’ve been having doubts about the notch and its size on the OnePlus 6T, these images should finally convince you that OnePlus will retain the notch on its next flagship albeit with a new design. The OnePlus 6T will come with a water-drop notch similar to what we have seen from manufacturers such as Honor, OPPO, and Vivo.

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The notch is significantly smaller when compared to that of the OnePlus 6 and is home to the phone’s front-facing camera and the usual combination of light and proximity sensors. If you still don’t like the notch, we bet OnePlus will add a feature that lets you hide it.

Another feature of the phone these live photos confirm is the in-display fingerprint scanner. Yes, the OnePlus 6T will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. This should be good news for those who skipped the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 6 because the fingerprint sensor was moved to the back.

All you have to do is place your registered finger on the screen. OnePlus has put a fingerprint icon on the screen that shows you where to place your finger to unlock the device. The icon is also visible when the ambient display is turned on.

The OnePlus 6T will come with a Snapdragon 845 processor, up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It will also come with dual rear cameras and not triple rear cameras. Sadly, OnePlus has confirmed that the phone will not come with an audio jack.

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Honor V10 with the flagship Kirin 970 chipset gets a massive price cut

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 24, 2018

Huawei’s Honor brand today officially rolled out a special offer for the Honor V10 on JD.com. The offer affects the 6GB + 64GB variant of the device which is now offered for 2099 yuan ($306). The device earlier had a further 100 yuan price cut and was sold briefly for 1999 yuan ($291). This is a surprise price cut which has seen the price of the device drop by 999 yuan. The Honor V10 was announced with a 2,999 yuan price tag for the 6GB + 64GB variant.

The Honor V10 comes in as a mid-range model but with flagship specs. The device was launched late last year packing a Kirin 970 chipset which is Huawei’s 2017 flagship chipset. It sports a 5.99-inch full-screen display with the 18:9 aspect ratio. The device packs a dual 16MP + 20M camera a the rear with PDAF while at the front is a 13MP sensor said to have AI capabilities.

The smartphone runs Android-Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 out of the box and should get EMUI 9.0 in no distant time. It packs a 3750mAh battery with 5V/4.5A super fast charge. It also comes with dual SIM slots and both slots are 4G VoLTE enabled. In addition, the Honor V10 is also equipped with GPU Turbo technology that can greatly improve the graphics processing efficiency of the GPU.

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POCO F1 gets MIUI 9.6.22 update, brings bug fixes and security patch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 24, 2018

Xiaomi has started rolling out a new stable update to the POCO F1 (POCOPHONE F1). Sadly, the new update doesn’t bring MIUI 10 but comes as MIUI 9.6.22 and is bundled with fixes, optimizations, and last month’s security patch.

The update is 423MB in size and has begun to arrive on devices in India. It brings fixes to apps such as the camera, phone, and recorder. It is also said to bring Face Unlock (already available to Indian users) to users in Bangladesh, France, Nepal, Poland, Spain, and Sri Lanka.

The new update removes Mi Roaming, fixes a bug that affects the launching of several apps, and optimizes the camera’s launching process and image processing. It also brings August’s security patch. We hope the MIUI 10 stable update brings September or even October’s security update if it rolls out next month.

The POCOPHONE F1 has been termed the flagship killer’s killer due to its combination of flagship specs and low price. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor with liquid cooling and packs up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

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Motorola’s Moto One Power launched in India for Rs. 15,999 ($221)

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Jeet

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Sep 24, 2018

As expected, Motorola has today launched a new smartphone in India — Moto One Power, which was originally announced at IFA 2018 in Berlin last month. Priced at Rs. 15,999, which roughly converts to $221, the phone will be available for purchase exclusively via Flipkart.

The phone features a 6.2-inch Max Vision Full HD+ IPS display having a screen resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz, coupled with Adreno 509 GPU.

It comes in two variants based on the memory configuration — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. In India, only the 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage model has been launched. It also has a microSD card slot, enabling users to further expand the storage capacity.

In the camera department, the phone features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, it comes equipped with a 12-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The Moto One Power comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and has P2i water-repellent nanocoating. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, and GPS + GLONASS.

Being a part of the Android One program, the smartphone runs on the stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. The company has also promised Android 9.0 Pie update as well as Android Q update for the phone. The handset is powered by a 5,000mAh battery which also supports TurboPower fast charging technology.

The Moto One Power will be available in Black color and will go on sale exclusively through online marketplace Flipkart from 5th October for a price of Rs. 15,999 (approx. $221).

Vivo V9 Pro launching in India on September 26, to be Amazon-exclusive

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Jeet

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Sep 24, 2018

Earlier this year, in March, Vivo launched its Vivo V9 smartphone in the Indian market. Now, the Chinese manufacturer is gearing up to launch an upgraded model of the same in the Indian market, dubbed as Vivo V9 Pro.

A landing page for the Vivo V9 Pro, which went live on Amazon India, reveals that the phone will be Amazon-exclusive and will be launched on 26th September. It seems that this is the same model that was recently launched in Indonesia as the Vivo V9 6GB.

The phone’s landing page reveals that it’ll come with a FullView 2.0 display. The phone packs Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 AIE processor and 6GB of RAM.

The Vivo V9 Pro will have a 6.3-inch 19:9 display with a notch on top and around 90% screen-to-body ratio. It’ll come with 64GB of internal storage, along with a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

Coming to the camera department, there’ll be a dual camera setup, featuring a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor for depth sensing. On the front side, there’s a 12-megapixel Dual Pixel camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone will be running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box, with the company’s own FunTouch 4.0 custom interface on top. The device will be powered by a 3,260mAh battery, which should be enough to last an entire day on moderate usage.

We are expecting the Vivo V9 Pro to come in two color options — Black and Red. To know the phone’s pricing and availability information for the Indian market, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially launch the device on 26th September.

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OnePlus gets sued by Bragi in Europe for the use of ‘Dash’ trademark

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 24, 2018

Amid of the OnePlus 6T announcement, OnePlus is being sued by a German-based technology company for using the word ‘Dash’ in Europe. Bragi, the German company has already trademarked ‘Dash’ in Europe and claims that OnePlus is intentionally violating its trademark. They have accused the OnePlus of using the ‘Dash’ word purposefully for both its fast ‘Dash charging’ and ‘Dash Charger’ products.

Bragi is now working to file a lawsuit against the Chinese smartphone maker, OnePlus in the US also. It has pointed out that OnePlus’s desire to register a trademark ‘Dash Charger’ in the US and Europe, has led to filing the lawsuit against the OnePlus. Bragi uses the Dash branding for its wireless earphone in Europe.

As per reports from the past, it seems OnePlus is also working to change the name of its existing ‘Dash charging’ to ‘Warp charge’. Even at the launch of OnePlus 6, they did not refer to the name Dash charging in some countries while talking about the fast charging features of the device. Currently, there are no more details available regarding the lawsuit, but it is expected that OnePlus is going to lose the case.

OnePlus is not available for the comment yet, but we hope in the next few hours we will receive an official response from OnePlus too.

Read More: OnePlus rolling stable Android 9.0 Pie based OxygenOS 9.0 update for OnePlus 6

OnePlus 6T Specs

Meanwhile, OnePlus 6T is coming our way on October 17th with some high-end specs. It will carry Snapdragon 845 coupled Adreno 630 GPU and X20 LTE modem. There will be rear dual cameras instead of triple cameras as expected. The major changes than OnePlus 6 might come with are the waterdrop display, on-screen fingerprint and an absence of the 3.5 mm headphone jack. Further it will come in different variants such as 6 GB+ 64 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB and 8 GB + 128 GB internal storage.

What do you guys think? OnePlus will win against all the odds in Europe?

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Honor won’t split with Huawei, says Zhao Ming

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 24, 2018

As per the recent reports in the Chinese media, it was believed that Honor is going to split with the Huawei and will work as an independent company. But denying any such news, President of Honor, Zhao Ming stated that it will remain the part of Huawei and will keep working independently. He further added that the Honor mobile phone company, which was established in 2013 is changing with the advancement of technology.

In the last couple of months, there were rumors that Honor wants to work as an independent company. Now, all the rumors, reports and leaks have buried as the Zhao Ming has confirmed to be with Huawei.

Honor brand was launched in 2013 by Huawei to compete against companies like Xiaomi. Huawei has garnered a lot of profit from the Honor mobile devices. In the recent past, Honor surpassed the total Xiaomi shipments. There were some talks that if Honor becomes independent, it will help Honor gain some more profits. So, gossips were there about the split, but now everything has cleared.

Overall, the split is not going to happen any time soon as Zhao Ming also confirmed that they are with Huawei. They will continue to work with its parent company, Huawei.

Read More: Huawei says Kirin 980 is superior than Apple A12 Bionic

Also, Huawei is working on the 5G to make their devices adaptable to the new upcoming technology. They are expected to launch the 5G enabled foldable display device by 2019. Huawei has already developed 5G ready Chipset, Kirin 980, which will launch with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro on October 16.

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Pre-Order ASUS ZenFone 4 Max ZB500TL Smartphone For Only $89.99 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 24, 2018

ASUS recently introduced a new phone to its well-received ZenFone series of Android smartphones. The Taiwanese handset maker beefed up the phone with top-end specifications and made it worth the price tag it carries by packing it with an impressive array of features.

Dubbed as the ZenFone 4 Max ZB500TL, ASUS’ latest smartphone meets the company’s performance and value goals. While it would normally set you back $109.99 on online and offline stores, ASUS will be giving buyers an opportunity to pre-order it at a lowered price of just $99.99 on Banggood.

This is a 9% reduction in the phone’s original asking price and it will be valid for the black as well as the mocha gold color versions of the phone. Moreover, you can apply coupon code BG9432 to get an additional discount $10 off and bring your grand total further down to just $89.99 at the time of checking out.

Despite carrying this dropped price sticker, the feature-laden ZenFone 4 Max ZB500TL is quite an irresistible smartphone. The device is housed in an eye-catching polycarbonate body which is further augmented with a 2.5D curved glass screen and rounded edges.

Moreover, the phone’s 5.0 inches HD (1280×720 pixels) display breathes new life into your videos and photos. Under the hood, it packs a MediaTek MT6737 1.25GHz Octa-core processor along with an OpenGL ES 3.1, Adreno 510 GPU for unmatched graphics and uninterrupted performance.

The ZenFone 4 Max ZB500TL smartphone offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage that can further be expanded up to 2TB via a microSD card. Furthermore, it houses a 13 MP+8MP dual-camera setup on the back and a 5.0MP front shooter for selfies.

The phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat OS and is backed by a built-in 4100mAh battery. Aside from that, On top of that, it features the proximity sensor, accelerometer, ambient light, a fingerprint sensor, and a compass.

Regrettably, the discount will only be valid for those who pre-order the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max ZB500TL smartphone before the promotion comes to an end. The discount coupon will be effective only for a limited period of time so head straight to this link in order to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires.

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Motorola One Power launch in India today: Specs, launch timing and watch livestream

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 24, 2018

Motorola is ready to launch the Android One powered Motorola One Power in India. It is scheduled to launch at an event in New Delhi at 12 pm IST. After the initial global launch at IFA 2018 in Berlin, Motorola is launching the Moto One Power in India. Motorola will host the live stream of the launch event at sharp 12 pm today.

Motorola recently launched the Moto G6 series in India. Motorola will be publishing live updates at its official Facebook and Twitter handles. Users can watch the live stream of the Motorola One launch event in India starting at 12 pm. You can know more about its specs, price and other details.

Motorola One Power launch event Live stream

As according to a recent tweet from Motorola India, it will be launching the Moto One Power in India today. There will be live streaming of the whole launch event at 12 pm today. The device will be exclusive to India’s largest online retailer, Flipkart.

Moto One Power specs

The Motorola One Power features 6.2-inch full HD+ (2,246 x 1,080) notch display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. It is paired with Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SOC and Adreno 509 GPU. Moto One Power carries dual RAM variants, one packs 3 GB RAM with 32 GB storage, and other, 3GB RAM with 64 GB of internal storage. The handset supports the expandable memory of upto 256GB via the microSD card.

In the camera department, Motorola One Power sports dual camera set up at the back having a 16MP primary sensor and a 5MP. Up front, it has an 8MP camera for selfies. It carries 5000 mAh battery with Motorola’s TurboPower charging technology. In connectivity, the device features 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac/a/b/g/n, a USB Type-C charging port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0 with LE, and GPS with A-GPS.

Read More: Motorola One and Motorola One power get a silent launch

The smartphone will be running on Android 8.1 Oreo, with the Android P in development.

As per the rumor, Motorola One Power will be available for around Rs 14000 in India. It will go on sale via Flipkart, as per the live stream poster in India.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air Laptop For Just $929.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 24, 2018

If you’re in the market for a cost-effective notebook that boasts top-end specs, you might want to take a gander at the Mi Notebook Air. The Xiaomi-branded laptop that packs an array of exceptional specifications and awe-inspiring features has now gone up for sale at a lowered price on GearBest.

The Mi Notebook Air laptop would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores but much to the relief of cost-conscious Xiaomi fans, the Chinese electronics giant is now offering the well-received laptop at a dropped price of just $929.99 on GearBest.

This is a noteworthy 33% discount which will be available for those who buy the Mi Notebook Air GearBest’s recently kicked-off promo comes to an end. It is worth noting that the reduction will only be valid for the dark gray color version of the laptop.

Before we divulge more details about the aforesaid discount, let us check out some of the Mi Notebook Air laptop’s mean features.
First off, the device sports a big 13.3-inch IPS screen with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution for an unmatched viewing experience. It packs a powerful Intel Flagship i5 processor along with an equally robust NVIDIA GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR5 GPU for seamless multi-tasking and a 37% higher gaming performance than the previous generation 940MX.

The device offers 8GB of DDR4 RAM for a high-speed response, paired with a hearty 256GB PCle SSD that allows quick read speed. The Mi Notebook Air laptop houses a 1.0MP front-mounted camera for face-to-face chatting.

In terms of connectivity, it features a 3.5mm headphone jack, HDMI slot, and 2 USB 3.0 hosts. You can click here to check out the full specification and avail the discount. With just 100 more pieces remaining for the Flash Sale price, the promotion is slated to end in just 14 days.

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Huawei says Kirin 980 is superior than Apple A12 Bionic

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 24, 2018

Huawei is on the verge of launching the new Huawei Mate 20 Pro with the all-new Kirin 980 processor. It is scheduled to launch at an event on the 12th of October in London. Well, before that Huawei has mentioned that it’s Kirin 980 will be better than the Apple’12 Bionic Processor. Huawei Kirin 980 and Apple A12 Bionic are the only processors which are available on the 7nm process. Qualcomm will unveil its version of the 7nm processor, Snapdragon 855 by the end of this year.

Huawei Kirin 980 is faster, intelligent and efficient than its predecessor, Kirin 970. After three years of hard-work, Huawei has developed the Kirin 980 featuring 6.9 billion transistors making it 75% faster than the Kirin 970. It is 57% more power efficient, 75% faster and gives 178% more performance than the Kirin 970 GPU. While Apple carriers the same number of transistors with excellent improvement in efficiency and performance.

It seems Huawei is quite serious this time as they have introduced industry’s first SoC equipped with two neural processing units (NPUs) and its Dual-NPU setup. It will help Kirin 980 to handle AI tasks with greater affordability, allowing developers to bring richer AI experiences. It will carry dual ISP (image signal processor) for better image processing with the multiple camera sensors.

In connectivity, it supports LTE Category 21 promising the downlink of 1.4Gbps. Moreover, it carries the Hi1103 Wi-Fi module, proved to be the world’s fastest WiFi chip supporting the download speed of 1.7GBPS. There’s a dual dual-frequency (L1 and L5) GPS having well-defined precision.

Read More: Huawei’s Kirin 980 is 5G-ready, Phones incoming by mid-2019!

Additionally, Kirin 980-can recognise 500 photos in just six seond. It can also identify multiple subjects in a video in real-time. Huawei will start testing the 4.5G networks in India using Kirin 980 very soon.

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Pre-Order Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Smartphone For Only $389.99 On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 24, 2018

Xiaomi’s recently announced Mi 8 Lite is expected to hit the store shelves this month. Just like its feature-laden predecessors, the upcoming smartphone boasts an impressive array of specs and features that make it an irresistible smartphone.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a big screen Xiaomi-branded smartphone that won’t set you back a pretty penny, we got good for you. Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese electronics giant is doling out a noteworthy discount on its upcoming smartphone’s retail price on GeekBuying.

The Mi 8 Lite smartphone can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $389.99. This is a considerable reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $465.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Mi 8 Lite sports a mammoth 6.26 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The phone runs MIUI 9-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a built-in 3350mAh battery.

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE, Octa core, 2.2GHz processor, the Mi 8 Lite packs a competent Adreno 512 GPU, under the hood. It comes with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of expandable onboard storage (up to 256GB) so that you never run out of space for storing your favorite content.

On the photography front, the Mi 8 Lite smartphone houses a 12.0MP+5.0MP dual camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s a 24.0MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

Moreover, the dual-SIM smartphone is crammed with a slew of useful sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It also features with A-GPS, GLONASS, and BDS.

If the Mi 8 Lite smartphone has stirred your interest and you’d like to check out the full specification, head straight to this link without wasting time since the presale price will only be valid for a limited period of time. You can choose from various other color and size options that suit your need.

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Pre-Order Xiaomi Mi 8 Smartphone For Just $649.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 24, 2018

Xiaomi took the wraps off its hotly-anticipated Mi 8 Pro smartphone earlier this month. The imminent phone is expected to follow in the footsteps of its well-received precursors and garner skyrocketing popularity among smartphone lovers.

Much to the delight of Xiaomi fans that are living on a tight budget, the Mi 8 Pro has gone up for pre-order carrying a discounted price on GeekBuying. We’ll tell you more about the unmissable discount and even show how you can avail an additional discount without breaking much of a sweat.
The Mi 8 Pro normally carries a steep $759.99 price tag but thanks to a noteworthy discount that Xiaomi is offering on the phone’s retail price, you can now pre-order it for just $679.99. On top of that, you can use coupon code SLAQIRCM to get an added $30 discount.

As a result, the already reduced grand total drops further down to just $649.99 before you place your order. While you can choose from multiple options, the aforesaid discount will be valid for 6GB RAM+128GB ROM version of the Mi 8 Pro smartphone.

The Mi 8 Pro features a mammoth 6.21 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with 1080 x 2248 pixels resolution. The phone features a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection and is housed in a robust 7000 series aluminum frame.

Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 AIE, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor along with an equally competent Adreno 630 GPU. Moreover, the phone houses a 12.0MP+12.0MP dual-camera setup on the back and 20.0MP selfie shooter.

The Mi 8 Pro smartphone runs on MIUI 9-based Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a built-in 3000mAh battery. Aside from that, the phone is crammed with a slew of useful sensors such as an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, RGB ambient light sensor, electronic compass, hall, and a fingerprint sensor.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount. The phone is scheduled to start shipping in 15 days.

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Buy Xiaomi TYY01ZM DLP Projector At A Slashed Price Of Just $719 On GearBest [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 24, 2018

If you fancy watching your favorite game, series or movie on a large screen without inflicting any sort of damage to your eyes, you might want to take a look at the Xiaomi TYY01ZM DLP 3500 lumens quad-core projector. While this DLP projector would normally set you back a pretty penny, Xiaomi is now selling it at a reduced price on GearBest.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of money at the time of checking out. The Xiaomi TYY01ZM usually carries a steep price tag, but you can now buy it at a lowered price of just $749.99 on GearBest.

This is a noteworthy 14% reduction in the device’s original asking price. In order to extend the discount, all you need to do is to apply coupon code IT-CN01TTY before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.
The coupon helps you save an extra $30.99 and bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $719. On the downside, the coupon is slated to expire soon.

The TYY01ZM DLP 3500 Lumens Quad-core projector from Xiaomi boasts an impressive array of specs and features that make it quite a bargain at this price. The device is capable of transforming your home into a game room or theatre by producing a 120-inch high image.

On top of that, the TYY01ZM delivers an impressive 800 ANSI lumens brightness, 2.07 mirror slice and is outfitted with the real HDR10 image enhancement technique. In order to check out more details about this Xiaomi-branded projector and avail the discount, you can follow this link.

There were only 49 pieces left for the Flash Sale at the time of writing and the promo will come to an end in 4 days. Note that the discount will only be valid for the cadet blue color version of the DLP projector.

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Xiaomi slashes Mi Max 2 (4GB + 64GB) down to ¥999 (~$145) for a limited time

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 24, 2018

The Mi Max 3 is the latest smartphone in Xiaomi‘s big-screen Max series. It has a large 6.9” display, dual cameras, and packs a big 5,500mAh battery. It also has a starting price of ¥1,699 (~$248). If you don’t want to shell out that amount of money but still want a phone with a big-screen, you may want to grab this limited time deal for the older Mi Max 2.

Xiaomi has slashed the price of the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage Mi Max 2 down to ¥999 (~$146) for a limited time. It isn’t a bad deal but it is only available in Gold. You also get a free screen protector and a ¥100 (~$15) phone call voucher.

The Mi Max 2 has a 6.4-inch screen with a 1920 x 1080 display. Unlike the Mi Max 3, it has thick bezels around the display. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 processor.

On the back of the phone is a single 12MP f/2.2 camera and above the display is a 5MP f/2.0 camera. The Mi Max 2 also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 5,300mAh battery, and runs Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box.

If you are not bothered by the older specs, ¥999 is a good price when compared to its original launch price of ¥1699 (§248). Just head to the official Mi online store and grab a unit.

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Huawei Nova 3i new variant with 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM introduced; Acaia Red model also available

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 23, 2018

Huawei Nova 3i is the first Kirin 710 chipset smartphone from the company that was announced two months ago. The handset has been available in China in variants such as 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 4 GB RAM. The Chinese manufacturer has introduced a higher configuration model in the home market. The company has also started selling the Nova 3i in a new color variant of Acaia Red

When Huawei had announced the Nova 3i smartphone, it was made available only in three color choices of black, white and blue purple. However, it is only now that the company has launched the handset in a new color variant of Acaia Red.

The base model of the Nova 3i that features 128 GB of storage + 4 GB RAM is priced at 2,199 Yuan (~$322). The higher edition that is packed with 64 GB of storage + 6 GB RAM can be availed at 1,999 Yuan (~$291). The newly introduced 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM variant of the smartphone carries a price tag of 2,399 Yuan (~$351).

Read More: Huawei Y9 (2019) TENAA listing points at a Honor 8X with a bigger battery and extra camera

The Huawei Nova 3i houses a notched display of 6.3 inches that produces 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution. The Kirin 710 chipset is the driving force of the smartphone. What’s interesting about the Nova 3i is that it features dual front-facing cameras and dual rear cameras. The notch includes 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup which carries support for AI scene recognition, AI smart beauty and AI HDR Pro.

The back panel of the Nova 3i is equipped with 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup that supports AI blurring effect for selfie shots and AI scene recognition. The handset comes loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is overlaid with EMUI 8.2 UI. The smartphone receives power from 3,340mAh battery.

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Mobvoi Ticwatch E2 spotted on official website, may come with higher water resistance

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 23, 2018

Mobvoi, the Chinese AI company now smartwatch maker may have a new watch coming soon. A teaser for a successor to its affordable smartwatch, the Ticwatch E, was seen on its official website and it hinted at the successor, the Ticwatch E2, coming with a higher IP rating.

The teaser shows a watch with a similar design to the Ticwatch E but with the dial on the right. The watch is submerged in water and below it is its name and the caption “Water is now a friend of your watch”.

The original Ticwatch E has an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. This means it will survive splashes but can’t be used for swimming and diving. The Ticwatch E2 may have an IP68 rating which makes it suitable for swimming.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite first official teaser for global launch released

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 23, 2018

In the past week, Xiaomi extended its Mi 8 series by introducing the Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Lite smartphones in China. Soon after the launch, Xiaomi’s Global spokesperson Donovan Sung confirmed that the global edition of the Mi 8 Pro will be arriving soon. Also, the official Twitter handle of Xiaomi carried the first teaser of the Mi 8 Lite to confirm that this handset will be also soon available in global markets.

Shown above is the first official teaser that confirms the global debut of the Mi 8 Lite. However, the above tweet does not reveal its launch date. It only confirms that it is Snapdragon 660 powered smartphone that is packed with exciting internals.

The Mi 8 Lite has arrived in China in multiple models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$204), 1,699 Yuan (~$177) and 1,999 Yuan (~$291).

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite features 6.26-inch IPS LCD screen that produces 19:9 aspect ratio since its features a notch. The display supports Full HD+ resolution. For capturing selfies, it is equipped with a 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor. The back panel is fitted with 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and it is packed with a 3,350mAh battery that carries support for fast charging.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is an advanced version of the Xiaomi Mi 8 phone that was announced in May. The major highlight of the phone is that it comes equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The enhanced pressure-sensitive sensor assists the phone to unlock faster.

The Mi 8 Pro comes with 6.21-inch S-AMOLED notched screen that supports Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 845 powers the 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. The back panel of the phone features dual 12-megapixel rear cameras and it is also fitted with 20-megapixel selfie camera. The handset is powered by 3,000mAh battery.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro officially confirmed to launch globally soon

The 128 GB storage + 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM are respectively priced at 3,199 Yuan (~$466) and 3,599 Yuan (~$525).

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Huawei Y9 (2019) TENAA listing points at a Honor 8X with a bigger battery and extra camera

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 23, 2018

The Huawei Y9 was seen on TENAA a few weeks ago but only images of the phone and a few specs were revealed. Now a full listing has surfaced and we can say this is practically an Honor 8X with a bigger battery and extra camera.

The Huawei Y9 (2019) variant on TENAA has model number JKM-AL00a. It packs a 6.5-inch screen with a 2340 x 1080 resolution. This is the same screen size and resolution as the Honor 8X, so expect it to have a notch. It is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor which is definitely the Kirin 710.

Just like the Honor 8X, the Huawei Y9 will come in 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM variants with 64GB and 128GB of storage respectively. A MicroSD card slot will allow users add up to an additional 400GB of storage.

The phone will come with a 20MP + 2MP dual rear camera combo. It will also have dual front-facing cameras but TENAA mentions only one – a 16MP sensor. The secondary sensor is most likely a 2MP sensor like the one on the rear.

The Huawei Y9 (2019) will have a 3900mAh battery (~4000mAh), run Android 8.1 Oreo, and have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It will be available in Black, Pink, Blue, and Purple when it launches.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3 price slashed by 100 Yuan (~$15) ahead of global launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 23, 2018

Two months ago, Xiaomi had launched the Mi Max 3 in China. The 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants of the phone had arrived with 1,699 Yuan (~$247) and 1,999 Yuan (~$291) pricing. The official Xiaomi store on Gome Mall is selling both the storage editions of the Mi Max 3 with a price cut of 100 Yuan.

On Gome Mall, the 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM edition of the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$233) after a discount of 100 Yuan (~$15). And the higher variant that includes 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM carries a pricing of 1,899 Yuan (~$277). This model has is also selling with a discount of 100 Yuan (~$15).

Xiaomi’s official online store is selling the Mi Max 3 with original pricing. There is no confirmation on whether the price cut for Mi Max 3 on Gome Mall is temporary or permanent one.

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is an impressive phone that features a huge notch-less display of 6.99 inches and a big battery of 5,500mAh capacity. The Snapdragon 636 is present under the hood of the device. The handset is preinstalled with MIUI 9 based Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

It is the first Mi Max series smartphone to come with 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel dual camera setup. For shooting selfies, it features a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The other features of the smartphone include USB-C port, rear-mounted fingerprint reader, 3.5mm audio jack, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and GPS. The handset was introduced in Black, Gold and Blue colors, but Gome Mall’s listing for the smartphone does not include Blue variant.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro officially confirmed to launch globally soon

Since its launch, the Mi Max 3 has been exclusively available in China. The official global Twitter account of Xiaomi has teased the arrival of Mi Max 3. The global launch of the Xiaomi phablet seems to be nearing, but the exact launch date is not available yet.

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