OnePlus 6T ‘Ultimate Limited Editon’ listed on Swedish retailer, limited to 100 units

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Oct 20, 2018

Recently, OnePlus changed the launch event date from October 30 to October 29 due to date collision with Apple’s event. There are a lot of leaks and reports that are surfacing just before the launch of OnePlus 6T. Today, a Swedish retailer, Webhallen has listed the OnePlus 6T ‘Ultimate Limited Edition’ on the website with a stock of up to 100 units. The listing is giving us a first look at the new packaging box of OnePlus 6T. The package also includes a tagline of “OnePlus 6T as well as a host of secret things.”

The OnePlus 6T ‘Ultimate Limited Edtion’ box at first gives a promising official look but upon retailer’s denial of any explanation makes it feel like a fake product listing. We are not denying any possibility of OnePlus 6T Ultimate Edition as OnePlus has launched limited edition devices earlier also. In the past, OnePlus 5T received a Star Wars edition while OnePlus 6 had an Avengers limited edition. So, the overall possibility of the special edition OnePlus 6T can’t be denied.

OnePlus 6T special variant is expected to host high-end specs of 8GB RAM with 256 GB storage along with some OnePlus accessories like cases, screen protectors, etc. Additionally, OnePlus 6T will carry Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with a waterdrop display having an on-screen fingeprint sensors. It will be OnePlus’s first device to launch without a headphone Jack. OnePlus 6T is expected to come with the Android 9.0 Pie.

read More: OnePlus offering a free OnePlus 6T under ‘Unlock your Speed’ challenge

The phone is launching in the UK on O2, Vodafone and via other offline retailers. While users in the US can get it via T-Mobile.

Well, what do you think? Is it a legitimate leak or the retailer is posting a fake product to get some attention?

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OnePlus offering a free OnePlus 6T under “Unlock your Speed” challenge

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 20, 2018

OnePlus has always presented users with some engaging offers and competitions. In a similar way, just before the launch of OnePlus 6T, the Chinese smartphone maker has introduced a new “Unlock your Speed” challenge. According to challenge, a user has to tap on their mobile devices screens and the more you tap more will be the chances to win OnePlus 6T. There are few conditions also, that come in handy with the challenge.

In order to participate in the challenge, users have to sign up on unlock.oneplus.com and follow the on-screen instructions. Upon successful signup, users have to tap the mobile screen as many times as possible. OnePlus will pick up a winner in every 24 hours and they will get a OnePlus 6T for free when it launches. In a blog post, OnePlus states, “To celebrate the fantastic new Screen Unlock we want everyone to practice tapping on their screens. The more taps, the more prizes and information we reveal about the OnePlus 6T!”

The challenge brings two types of goals, personal and global. When a personal goal is reached a user is awarded a prize but when a global goal is reached, a new information about the OnePlus 6T is revealed. There’s also a Leaderboard, showing collective taps of players having highest taps.

Read More: OnePlus 6T releasing with Night Mode for low-light photography

Recently, OnePlus has changed the launch date of OnePlus 6T from October 30th to October 29th. The change has taken place to avoid colliding with Apple’s event on the same day.

Additionally, OnePlus 6T is coming with a new waterdrop display featuring an on-screen fingerprint scanner. There will be major changes in the User Interface of the device under new OxygenOS. OnePlus has also improved its camera for low light and now will take better pictures in the night than OnePlus 6. It will come powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 coupled with 6/8GB of RAM.

Ultimately, we have to wait for a few days more for OnePlus 6T.

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OnePlus brings forward OnePlus 6T launch to October 29 because of Apple

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 20, 2018

Everyone has been looking forward to the launch of the OnePlus 6T for weeks now. The launch date was eventually announced a few weeks ago and scheduled for October 30. However, a new development has caused the Chinese manufacturer to change the launch date. That new development is Apple!

A few days ago, Apple announced it would have an event on October 30, the same day as the launch of the OnePlus 6T, where it is expected to launch the new iPad Pro. The launch will also hold in the same state (New York) and begin an hour after the OnePlus 6T commences. Apple’s announcement changed everything for OnePlus. Both events holding the same day and in the same state and with a timing so close to each other would mean one product would get overshadowed by the other.

In an official forum post, OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau says they had to talk to their press contacts who said sticking to the date would cause their product to be overshadowed by Apple’s launch. They also had to talk to members of the OnePlus community to get their opinion on the matter. After hours of debate, OnePlus had to “succumb” and announce a new date for the launch:

The OnePlus 6T will now launch on October 29 in New York!

Yes, the decision OnePlus made was to bring the date forward by one day. The venue will be the same and the time will remain 11 AM EDT.

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Lenovo to increase mobile production capacity by 10x upto 1 million units per month in 2019

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 20, 2018

In a bid to address the increasing demand of mobile smartphones in India, Lenovo is all set to increase mobile production by 10x. Currently, Lenovo is producing 100,000 mobile units in a month, but company is planning to increase it to 1 million units per month. Speaking to PTI, Lenovo group president, Edward Chang opened up about the Lenovo’s future plans in India and said, “We make mobile phones in India at our partner’s factory. At present we have a production capacity of 100,000 per month which we plan to increase in the range of 500,000 to 1 million units per month by the end of 2019.”

The increase in volume does not include Motorola devices, a Lenovo owned brand. Recently, Lenovo has partnered with Flipkart to sell its devices, estimating the sale of 6 to 7 million units in India.

“We have partnered exclusively with Flipkart because the share of online and offline market will be equal in India by 2020. This means it is 60-70 million units business opportunity every year,” Chang said.

Yesterday, Lenovo has launched three new mid-level devices at an event. Among the newly launched devices, Lenovo K9 is made available for Rs 8999 and Lenovo A5 in two models for Rs 5999 and Rs 6999.

Read More: Asus Zenfone Lite L1 vs Lenovo K9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A: Specs Comparison

Lenovo also opened up about its plans to enter the smart devices market with products designed for Internet-of-Things. It will push IoT among smartphones, PC and other smart wearable devices. Additionally, Lenovo has said to launch a new flagship device by the first quarter of 2019 in India.

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Buy The Oppo Find X And R15 Smartphones At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 20, 2018

Oppo is one of the most popular Chinese brands known for offering top-notch smartphones at unbeatable prices. Staying true to its reputation, Oppo launched the feature-laden Find X and R15 PACM00 smartphones earlier this year.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a top-branded mobile phone, both the Oppo Find X and the R15 PACM00 smartphones have gone up for sale bearing heavily discounted price tags on GeekBuying. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

In addition to taking advantage of the great discounts, Oppo is giving buyers living on a tight budget an opportunity to save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

Oppo Find X

The Find X became an instant hit among Oppo fans after hitting the store shelves in July this year. Aside from sporting a mammoth 6.42 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, the phone packs a slew of other awe-inspiring features that justify its steep price tag.

The Find X is an irresistible smartphone that is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor with Adreno 630 GPU for an unmatched and uninterrupted viewing experience. It comes with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of onboard storage so that you never run out space for saving your favorite content.

Taking this popularity into consideration, Oppo is now offering the Find X smartphone at a reduced price of just $759.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 16% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $909.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code RWUPPVJD to save an extra $195 at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $709.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

You can follow this link to avail the discount which will be valid for the blue and red color variants of the smartphone. Note that the promo is slated to end in 6 days.

Oppo R15 PACM00 Smartphone

Oppo launched the R15 smartphone earlier this year featuring a 6.28 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution. The big screen receives added protection from the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 which is placed on top. The phone is housed in a sturdy aluminum body.

While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a phone offering top-end features, the Oppo R15 is now up for grabs at a reduced price of just $531.99 on GeekBuying. Note that the phone would set you back $579.99 without the aforesaid discount.
But if this doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code DIYAHYOR in order to save an extra $142 without breaking much of a sweat. With the help of the coupon, you can reduce your already modest grand total to just $389.99 before clicking the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

An absolute bargain at this price, the R15 PACM00 packs a powerful MTK Helio P60 Octa Core 2.0GHz 64bit processor along with a Mali G72 MP3 GPU, under the hood. It offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of internal storage.

You can head straight to this link to check out the phone’s full specification and take advantage of the discount. You can choose between the red, purple and white color variants.

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Samsung dedicated gaming smartphone reportedly in works

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 20, 2018

As mobile gaming has started to pick up the pace, mobile manufacturers are jumping into the gaming market to cash in on the hype. As like of Asus, Razer Phone and Xiaomi Black Shark, now Samsung is also working to build a dedicated gaming smartphone. Reportedly, Samsung has started developing a gaming smartphone which will give a tough competition to already present players in the market.

According to an insider, Samsung would make the device as par with the industry standards. Further, no more details have been revealed about the Samsung Gaming smartphone. We suspect that the recently leaked Galaxy A phone is the same device that source has been talking about. If it is true, then, we can expect Samsung gaming smartphone to carry 8GB RAM coupled with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. There will be multiple internal storage options such as 64GB, 128GB, and 256 GB.

Samsung will not follow up the glittering LED lights on the smartphone’s back, rather they will stick to more generic design as like of Galaxy A7 and Galaxy A9. Also, we can expect a tall infinity display edge-to-edge with a glass and aluminum body alongside.

Read More: Razer Phone 2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark vs Asus ROG Phone: Specs Comparison

As like most of the gaming devices, it will also pack its own cooling system. Samsung has already added their own Water Carbon cooling system in Galaxy Note 9.

Samsung is slated to officially announce the device by the end of November. Currently, no more details about the device are known. In upcoming days, we expect some more reports about the device to surface. Until then, stay connected with us!

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Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 Smartphone For Only $409.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 20, 2018

Xiaomi made its long-awaited Mi 8 smartphone available to the public in June this year. Much to the delight of the Chinese electronics giant, the Mi 8 became an instant hit among those who fancy using a big-screen mobile device to play popular games and watch their favorite videos.

Taking the popularity into consideration and to make the feature-laden Mi 8 smartphone available to cost-conscious buyers, Xiaomi is now offering it at a heavily discounted price on GearBest. As a result, you can now buy the Mi 8 for just $409.99 on the popular Chinese online store.

This is a significant 26% decrease in the phone’s original asking price. An absolute bargain at this price, the Mi 8 sports a 6.21 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels.
The phone is housed in a 7000 series aluminum frame and has Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection. Moreover, the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 2.8GHz processor and it packs an Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood.

It comes with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space. On the photography front, it houses a 12.0MP+12.0MP dual camera setup and a 20.0MP front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The Mi 8 runs on MIUI 9-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a built-in 3400mAh Li-ion battery. You can follow this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the aforesaid discount.

Note that the promo is slated to end in 5 days. Regrettably, there were only 272 pieces of the black and 379 pieces of the blue color variants left for this promo at the time of writing.

Get 26% Off On Xiaomi Mi 8 Smartphone

Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition Smartphone For Only $639.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 20, 2018

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition smartphone garnered huge popularity among Xiaomi fans after hitting the store shelves in May this year despite carrying a steep price tag. In order to make the coveted phone available to cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese electronics giant is offering it at a dropped price on GeekBuying.

But there’s more for you to cheer about. Xiaomi is also giving buyers who are on a tight budget an opportunity to save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process.

Before we shed more light on the details, let us take a gander at the high-end specs and awe-inspiring features that make the Mi 8 Explorer Edition quite an irresistible smartphone. The phone sports a mammoth 6.21 inches AMOLED FHD+ display with 1080 x 2248 pixel resolution for an unmatched viewing experience.
The phone is housed in a sturdy aluminum alloy body with Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection. Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor along with Adreno 630 GPU to ensure you can play popular games and watch your favorite videos without any sort of interruption.

Moreover, this dual-SIM smartphone comes with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of non-expandable onboard storage. On the photography front, it houses a 12.0MP+12.0MP dual-camera setup on the back and a 20.0MP front shooter for selfies.

While you’d usually associate a steep price tag with a phone offering comparable features, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition can now be yours at a dropped price of just $719.99 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 28% drop in the device’s original asking price of $999.99.

Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can use coupon code UWPEOHVZ to save an extra $189.97. In other words, you can bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $639.99 by using the aforesaid coupon while placing your order.

On the downside, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can follow this link without losing time to avail the discount and use the coupon to save extra money.

Get 28% Off On Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition Smartphone

The Alfawise X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart Projector To Go Up For Sale On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 20, 2018

Although the market is already brimming with high-end projectors, various brands continue to introduce more steeply-priced projectors. But if you’re in the market for a cost-effective projector that offers large projection size, you might want to take a look at the Alfawise X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart Projector.

Staying true to its reputation for crafting high-end electrical appliances, Alfawise designed the X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart Projector with a large projection size of 200-inch for an unmatched viewing experience. Moreover, its energy-saving LED lamp supports high brightness up to 3200 lumens.

The X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart Projector boasts a slew of other awe-inspiring features like dual-band Wi-Fi, a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and 4K video support.

This Alfawise-branded projector packs a powerful octa-core 1.5GHz Amlogic S905X processor and 1GB of RAM, under the hood. It offers a hearty 8GB of onboard storage and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, which is pretty good for the price tag it usually carries.
In terms of wireless connectivity, it offers 2.4G + 5G dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth options that you can use to connect your device with the projector. If you’re a health conscious person, it may interest you to know that the device offers radiation-free performance making it a perfect home theater option. Alternatively, you can use it for playing gaming, singing etc.

The Alfawise X comes with a remote controller, which is backed by 2 x AAA batteries. With a throw ratio of 1.67:1, it has a projection distance of 1.5m to 6m. As if that weren’t enough, it features a slew of other connectivity options like VGA, USB, AV, and HDMI.

If the Alfawise X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart LED Projector has stirred your interest, you can follow this link to check out its full specification. You can activate the ‘Arrival Notice’ button so as soon as the new stock arrives, you’ll receive an email from GearBest.

Get Notified As New Stock Of Alfawise X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart Projector Arrives On GearBest

Pre-Order Bakeey M20 And K6 Smartwatches At Heavily Discounted Price On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 20, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for delivering feature-laden smart wearables at unbeatable prices, Bakeey recently introduced two new smartwatches dubbed the Bakeey M20 and Bakeey K6 earlier this year.

Much to the delight of fitness-purists who have been waiting to buy a Bakeey-branded smartwatch without spending a lot of money, the above-mentioned smartwatches have gone up for pre-order carrying heavily discounted price tags on Banggood. But that’s not all.

Aside from shedding light on the discount, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Bakeey M20 Smart Watch

Sporting a 1.3-inch IPS display with a screen resolution of 240×240 pixels, the M20 is an irresistible smartwatch. It adopts an appealing square-shaped display that shows the content in a large font to ensure easy readability.

On top of that, the M20 comes with multiple special features such as sleep tracking, sedentary reminder, distance, calories, and multi-sport modes. Moreover, the watch is capable of notifying the wearer about incoming calls. Its IP67 rating offers protection against liquids.

While you’d normally expect a smartwatch offering comparable features to set you back a pretty penny, the Bakeey M20 can now be yours at a dropped price of just $21.99 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 45% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $39.99.

You can get an additional $7 off simply by applying coupon code 14m20 during the checkout process. In other words, you can use the coupon to bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $14.99 before you proceed to checkout.

Moreover, you can choose from the black, orange and blue color variants. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, just follow this link without wasting time since the coupon is likely to expire soon.

Bakeey K6 Smart Watch

The K6 sports an eye-catching 1.3-inch full touchscreen display, paired with cool 3D UI for an unmatched wearing experience. The watch is extremely easy to operate while doing sports or just casual business.

It features a dial with a mechanical drawing which is further augmented with a standard 22mm detachable leather strap. Furthermore, the Bakeey K6 smartwatch is IP68 rated so you can wear it while washing hand, taking shower or even when you go for a swim.

As if that weren’t enough, Bakeey is giving cost-conscious buyers more to cheer about by doling out a noteworthy discount on the K6 smartwatch. Thanks to the discount, this Bakeey-branded smartwatch can now be yours at a reduced price of just $28.99.
The popular smartwatch maker is offering a 47% discount on its recently unveiled smartwatch that usually carries a $54.99 price tag. On the downside, this discount will be valid for the first 200 pieces of orange, brown and gold color variants only.

The next 500 pieces will sell for $33.99 while the remaining 1000 pieces will set you back $49.99. So if you want to avail the discount, it is imperative that you head straight to this link without losing time.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro face unlock in the spotlight: gets fooled by two guys with beards and short hair

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 19, 2018

Huawei decided to tow the line of Apple by including a 3D Face Unlock technology on its latest flagship Mate 20 Pro. The device can be unlocked using an in-display fingerprint sensor and the 3D face recognition technology. Tech blog Android Pit has reported a recent discovery that the Huawei Mate 20 Pro3D face recognition can be unlocked by a person with some resemblance to the original owner of the phone.

According to the report, the review copy that was received was being passed around in the office, apparently for everyone to catch a glimpse. But interestingly, a second person who with a slight resemblance to the original user was able to unlock the phone using the Face unlock feature. Repeated tests showed that the feature isn’t very secure. A second Huawei Mate 20 Pro unit was used for the test and the result was still the same thing. Although Huawei had issued a disclaimer about the insecure nature of the 3D Face Unlock, we don’t expect it to open so easily despite both persons having similar looks. Even in this case, there are some key features separating both persons although they are both full-bearded and have short hair. First, the two men have different skin colours, different contours, eye colour. Also, one of the men uses glasses while the other one doesn’t.

It must be noted that both copies of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro use the same software version, with build number 9.0.0.113 (C432E10R1P16). In that case, the easiest explanation that can be adduced is that it could be a software glitch and should be something an update should fix. Since both units are earlier models, the same problem may not be on the commercial units.

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Honor Magic 2 leaked photo reveals blue, black variants with triple rear cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 19, 2018

A fresh image of the upcoming Honor Magic 2 smartphone has surfaced on Weibo. The leaked image not only showcases its two color variants, but also reveals that it will be the first Honor to arrive with triple rear cameras.

The Honor Magic 2 leaked photo shows that it is equipped with mirror glass back. The glass rear appears to be curved on all the four sides.

The blue variant of the phone has a tint of purple on it. The top-left corner has a triple camera system. At the top is the LED flash followed by the two sensors. The third sensor is placed after a small gap. The “AI Vision” text can be seen below the third camera sensor. The Honor branding can be seen at the bottom-left corner of the device.

Black is the other color variant of the smartphone. Instead of the Honor branding, the handset has a strange “Eiffel” text. Also, instead of “AI Vision” present on the blue variant, “Dual Lens” is mentioned below the third camera sensor of the black variant.

There is no fingerprint scanner on the rear side of the smartphone. Rumors have it that it will be equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. Honor has already confirmed that the Magic 2 smartphone will be sporting a manual slider design. It will be the first phone from the company to be fueled by Kirin 980 chipset. It will also carry support for 40W superfast charging. It is speculated that the smartphone could be equipped with a graphene-based battery.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20 Pro AnTuTu scores surpass 300k mark

The other specifications and pricing of the Honor Magic 2 are still under the wraps. The handset is scheduled to get official on Oct. 31.

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Samsung W2019 leaked photos reveal its design from all angles

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 19, 2018

The Samsung W2019 clamshell flagship phone was recently spotted on the website TENAA, the telecom authority from China. The W2019 smartphone will be arriving as a successor for the W2018 that was announced in December 2017. Probably, the South Korean company could be planning to launch the smartphone around the same time. Freshly leaked photos of the Samsung W2019 have appeared on Weibo to reveal its design from all angles.

The leaked images of the Samsung W2019 show that it is equipped with dual displays. One of them is present on the outside of the device while the other can be seen after flip opening it.

A horizontal dual camera setup is located on the backside of the W2019. The Samsung W2018 has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The W2019 seems to be equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

The overall appearance of the Samsung W2019 does not deviate much from its predecessor. An earpiece and a selfie shooter are positioned above the inner screen. A directional pad and a numeric keypad are available on the other half of the device.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 launched in India for Rs. 57,900 ($786)

The TENAA listing of the Samsung W2019 contains minimum details such as dimensions, display and battery size. It has revealed that the phone is equipped with a pair of 4.2-inch display that probably carries support for Full HD resolution like Samsung W2018. It is packed with a 3,000mAh battery. The handset measures 132.9 x 63.2 x 17.3mm. Since the W2018 was powered by Snapdragon 835, it is likely that the W2019 flip phone will arrive with Snapdragon 845 chipset.

The Samsung W2019 that has a model number SM-W2019 has been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and TENAA. These certifications have revealed that the launch of Samsung W2019 smartphone may not be far away.

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Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 58-inch variant launched, priced at 2999 yuan (~$433)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 19, 2018

Xiaomi has today announced a new Mi TV 4A variant for the Chinese market. The new model comes with a 58-inch display and will retail for a decent 2999 yuan (~$433) price tag, except that you won’t likely get it at that amount outside China.

The Mi TV 4A series is supposed to be an affordable series and was first unveiled in China in March last year. The series was first unveiled in 43-inch, 49-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch models and later on, a cheaper 32-inch model was launched. The 43-inch and 49-inch models feature a 1080p resolution on their displays, while the 55-inch and 65-inch models are the high-end versions both having 4K display resolution a piece. The latest 58-inch model also comes with a 4K HDR screen.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 58-inch is powered by a quad-core 64-bit high-performance Amlogic T962 clocked at 1.5GHz while the graphics aspect is powered by a Mali 450 750MHz GPU. The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM. The device also offers up to 8GB of flash memory as against 32GB of eMMC5.1 flash memory on other versions. In addition, the Mi TV 4A 58-inch version comes with support for HDR10, a static contrast ratio of 5000:1, refresh rate of 60Hz, viewing angle of 178 °, and the latest UHD HLG while also supporting the Dolby Vision format. The Mi TV 4A comes in Smart just like Xiaomi’s range of Mi TV, sporting a dual-band WiFi connection, as well as Bluetooth 4.2. The Bluetooth connectivity allows the TV to connect with accessories such as Bluetooth mouse, speakers, keyboard, gaming pad and others.

The smart TV is also equipped with Xiaomi’s PatchWall artificial intelligence system with voice control. The system can intelligently learn the user’s preference based on usage habits. It comes with 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports and antenna, AV input to connect the set-top box, S / PDIF and other interfaces.

The Mi TV 4A 58-inch is available in black colour only and is priced at 2999 yuan (~$433) which is pretty reasonable considering the features. The Mi TV 4A model is already on reservation via Mi.com and would go on sale from October 28 in China.

Huawei Nova 3 has a Special Millenium Custom Red Edition in China, Features Jackson Yee’s Autographed Photo

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Joel Joseph

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Oct 19, 2018

Huawei Nova 3 was announced back in July alongside the Nova 3i in China. Both the phones have since debuted in a number of international markets including India and Taiwan. Now, the company has released a special edition of the Nova 3 model in its home country. This edition comes in a red acacia color option in just one 6+128GB storage variant.

When compared to the regular edition, there are a few aesthetic changes in this special edition of the Nova 3. China loves red, this edition has red all over including the box as well as the phone. The phone has a special packaging that comes in red (of course), with a special case and the phone coming in the acacia red color option. Whats more, you get an autographed photo of Jackson Yee, the popular Chinese singer and actor in the box.

RELATED: Nokia 7.1 vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 vs Huawei Nova 3i: Specs Comparison

Apart from these aesthetic changes, the rest of the specs remain the same. So you have the same Kirin 970 processor with 6.3-inch display, 6GB of RAM, (16+24MP) dual cameras at the back and (24+2MP) dual cameras up front, and a large 3750mAh battery on board.

This special edition is priced at 2999 Yuan ($432) and will go on sale starting October 20.

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Asus Zenfone Lite L1 vs Lenovo K9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 19, 2018

Asus, Lenovo and Xiaomi recently released new devices in the most affordable price range: the one under €100. We are talking about Asus Zenfone Lite L1, Lenovo K9 and Xiaomi Redmi 6A. Unlike many other devices in the same price range, all of these handsets are able to offer a complete user experience without important issues under every point of view. So if you have a very low budget, choosing one of these smartphones would be a very good decision. Let’s discover them more deeply with a specs comparison.

Asus Zenfone Lite L1 vs Lenovo K9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A

	Asus Zenfone Lite L1	Lenovo K9	Xiaomi Redmi 6A
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	147.3 x 71.8 x 8.2, 140 grams	153.8 x 72.9 x 8 mm, 155 grams	147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm, 145 grams
DISPLAY	5.45 inches, 720 x 1440p (HD+), 295 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5.7 inches, 720 x 1440p (HD+), 282 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5.45 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels, 295 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, quad-core 1.4 GHz	MediaTek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz	MediaTek Helio A22, quad-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	2 GB RAM, 16 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD slot	2 GB RAM, 16 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB, micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	13 MP f/2.0 5 MP f/2.4 front camera	Dual 13 + 5 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 Dual 13 + 5 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 front camera	13 MP f/2.2 5 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	3000 mAh	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

If the design is important for you, we have bad news. All of these devices have a plastic body instead of a glass or metal body that you usually find on mid-rangers and flagships. But Lenovo K9 is almost as beautiful as glass devices thanks to its reflective back which reminds a lot of Honor devices with glass backs. Instead, Asus Zenfone Lite L1 and Xiaomi Redmi 6A have a more anonymous plastic design which is all but attractive.

Display

Given that these devices have a very similar viewing quality as they are low-end IPS panel with HD+ resolution, the only important difference between them is the size. With 5.7 inches, Lenovo K9 has a bigger display than its opponents, and this is important if we think that most of people prefer bigger displays. However, this makes the handset have a lower level of detail due to the lower pixel density, as well as a bigger overall size.

Specs & Software

Lenovo K9 has the most powerful hardware side as it features a midrange processor, while the other twos have an entry-level SoC. Lenovo K9 boasts an octa-core Helio P22 chipset by MediaTek running at a max frequency of 2 GHz. Note that it is only available with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, while its opponents have a more affordable 2/16 GB configuration. Xiaomi Redmi 6A is the only one with a customized UI (MIUI) and should receive more software support in the long term.

Camera

When it comes to the camera department, Lenovo K9 is the most interesting handset as it sports four cameras: two on the back and two on the front with a front-facing LED flash. These cameras allow capturing depth info in a more accurate way in order to deliver a better bokeh effect. On the other hand, Asus Zenfone Lite L1 has a brighter aperture for the rear camera and this should allow capturing more light for better shots in low light conditions. But overall, Lenovo K9 wins.

Battery

We got no much to say about the batteries as they all feature the same capacity: 3000 mAh. And given that Zenfone Lite L1 and Lenovo K9 are still not in the market, we can not test the battery life personally. So it is a draw for now.

Price

Asus Zenfone Lite L1 just debuted in India with a price tag of about €80, Xiaomi Redmi 6A can be found at around €90 and Lenovo K9 carries a price tag of about €100. I would personally spend those €20 more to grab a unit of Lenovo K9, the winner of this comparison.

Read More: ASUS ZenFone Lite L1 and ZenFone Max M1 announced in India

Asus Zenfone Lite L1 vs Lenovo K9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A: PROs and CONS

Asus Zenfone Lite L1

PROs

Micro SD dedicated slot
Affordable price
Front-facing flash
Nice rear camera

CONS

Anonymous design

Lenovo K9

PROs

Awesome design
Better hardware
Bigger display
Affordable
Four cameras

CONS

Bigger dimensions

Xiaomi Redmi 6A

PROs

Compact
Micro SD dedicated slot
More supported software
Affordable

CONS

Potentially worse cameras

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 black and blue models leaked sporting a rear fingerprint sensor

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 19, 2018

Xiaomi has been unusually pretty generous with leaked renders and live photos of the upcoming Mi Mix 3 flagship that will be launched on October 25. We recently saw a press render and live shot of the Mix 3 showing a 24MP dual selfie camera would hold swap at the front. Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has reportedly posted a photo of the Mi Mix 3 in what seems to be an accidental post because it was deleted not too long after.

The pictures are those of a Black and Blue colour variant of the Mi Mix 3 prototypes and interestingly, they both sport a rear fingerprint sensor. This is against the tide of expectations of an in-display fingerprint sensor onboard the device. This brings out the possibility of the Mix 3 coming in more than one variants. While there will be an in-display fingerprint variant, there could also be a model with a rear fingerprint sensor just like the Mi 8, Mi 8 screen fingerprint edition and others. Xiaomi is also reportedly working on a special arts edition in conjunction with the British Museum.

In addition, the two leaked models seem to have a glass back panel which means it may support wireless charging. There is also a USB Type-C, not that we expected anything less.

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Xiaomi MIJIA Walkie Talkie 1S with a lighter and more powerful design goes on sale

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 19, 2018

Xiaomi first launched a walkie-talkie last year and the response was outstanding. That has triggered the launch of the MIJIA Walkie Talkie 1S last week with an improved design and more powerful hardware but still retaining the price of last year’s model. The device was billed to go on sale in China on October 16 and indeed, the Xiaomi Walkie Talkie 1S has been listed on the shelves of Xiaomi Youpin online shop.

If you find the design of the first-generation MIJIA Walkie Talkie attractive, you will definitely fall in love this one. Xiaomi trimmed down the size of this model. It comes with a more compact and minimalist design. Walkie Talkie 1S is said to be 41% thinner and 43% lighter than the first-gen model. The smaller size means a slightly smaller battery capacity as it packs a 2190mAh battery unlike the 2600mAh cell on the first-gen model. The battery offers up to 5 days standby time and can last up to 16 hours when used continuously.

The solid build also includes a new speaker design which is meant to give it clearer and louder sound output. The maximum volume is increased by an impressive 162% from the previous model which makes it effective for use in a noisy environment. The frequency range is also increased, ranging from 300Hz to 1kHz. Just like the first-gen walkie-talkie, it also comes with FM Radio so apart from communication, you also get entertained. For connectivity, the device comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and Bluetooth 4.0. So, you can decide to use it hands-free. Yes, there is also a hook to strap it to your pocket. Thereis a MIJIA Walkie Talkie app which enables users to share their positions with colleagues.

The MIJIA Walkie Talkie 1S is available to buy for just 249 yuan ($36) in China. It comes in White and Blue colours. There is word as yet when the device will be available outside China.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro AnTuTu scores surpass 300k mark

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 19, 2018

The recently announced Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the most powerful smartphone from the company. The official AnTuTu benchmark scores of the handset has been revealed. The Mate 20 Pro that is powered by 7nm Kirin 980 has managed to breach 300k AnTuTu score.

AnTuTu has recently released the list of top 10 best performance Android phones for the month of September. The list includes smartphones like ASUS ROG Phone, Xiaomi Black Shark, OnePlus 6, Vivo NEX S, Xiaomi Mi 8, OPPO Find X, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, ASUS ZenFone 5Z, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S and Xiaomi Poco F1. These phones are fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset which is the 2^nd generation 10nm chipset from Qualcomm. The list no longer includes Kirin 970 powered Huawei and Honor phones. Even Exynos SoC driven Samsung phones have been ousted from the list.

On AnTuTu, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (LYA-AL00 model number) has scored an average benchmarking score of 307,059 which is higher than 285k to 299k AnTuTu scores of the best performance Android phones for the previous month. Performance-wise, there won’t be major difference between a phone that scores around 290k points and other handset with nearly 310k points on AnTuTu. However, the 300k+ score of the Mate 20 Pro does reveal the prowess of the Kirin 980 SoC.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro that has been benchmarked on AnTuTu includes 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, Quad HD+ resolution supporting screen and Android 9 Pie OS. The Mate 20 Pro along with its sibling Mate 20, Mate 20X may lead AnTuTu’s list of top 10 best performance Android phones in October.

Read More: Huawei to start manufacturing phones in India from next year; plans 1,000 exclusive stores

The upcoming Honor Magic 2 will be the first Honor phone to feature the Kirin 980 chipset. By the end of the year, Honor is expected to release Kirin 980 powered Honor V20 smartphones. These phones may also lead the AnTuTu’s best performance list of smartphones in the forthcoming months.

The AnTuTu scores of the Mate 20 Pro is still behind Apple’s recent iPhones. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max that are driven by 7nm Apple A12 chipset have respectively scored 348,581 and 348,148 points on AnTuTu benchmarks.

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Huawei to start manufacturing phones in India from next year; plans 1,000 exclusive stores

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Jeet

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Oct 19, 2018

Chinese telecom giant and smartphone manufacturer Huawei is reportedly planning to start manufacturing its phones in India from next year. Further, it order to strengthen its foothold in the market, it is also planning to open around 1,000 exclusive stores.

Huawei’s Global Vice-President, Jim Xu, said to Times of India: “We look at India strategically and now intend to grow our presence through launch of devices in the mid-and-premium-end of the market.”

The company’s 2019 manufacturing plan is likely referring to Huawei’s own manufacturing force for premium and flagship models. This strategy is different from other Chinese brands such as Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi, which are heavily relying on the low-end and mid-end smartphone devices.

However, for Huawei, trying to capture more market share in the premium segment makes sense given that its sub-brand Honor is already achieving around 400 percent growth in sales revenues and is aiming to be the leading smartphone vendor in India by 2021.

While revealing its plans of launching an aggressive marketing and retail campaign in India, the company said that it intends to spend around $100 million as a part of its outreach investment. Further, the company also said that it intends to have company-operated as well as partner-owned exclusive stores, and plans to open 1,000 such outlets in the next 2-3 years.

Having a strong offline presence will help the company boost its expansion plans in India. Further, Jim Xu says that the company could also launch products in other categories such as personal computer and smart wearables, and could also look at manufacturing them locally.

Huawei is currently the largest device maker in China, which is also the world’s largest market for smartphones. In 2017, the company accounted 153 million in global smartphone sales. Apart from China, its presence is also growing in Europe, where it accounts for over 20 percent in overall smartphone sales.

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