[Updated: More photos, confirmed to be the Nubia Z18s] Could this be Nubia’s dual screen phone?

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Sep 17, 2018

The Motorola One and Motorola One Power got a low profile launch at IFA a few weeks ago but it appears that is because Motorola is planning a big launch for individual markets. If you reside in India, you should know that the Motorola One Power is coming very soon.

Just a short while ago, the official Motorola India Twitter account tweeted that the Motorola One Power will be unveiled in India on September 24. The tweet even adds that it is a product co-developed with Google.

Yes, it's coming! A co-creation of Motorola + Google, the #motorolaonepower unveils on 24th September! #Areyouready? pic.twitter.com/U5W7Sljdqe

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) September 17, 2018

The Motorola One Power has a 6.2-inch Full HD+ Max Vision display. It has a notch at the top which is home to a 12MP front-facing camera. It is powered by a Snapdragon 636 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

Nokia 9 launch reportedly delayed to February 2019

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Sep 17, 2018

We have been hearing about the Nokia 9 flagship since late 2017, after the launch of Nokia 8. But HMD Global still haven’t showcased it, and it looks like it will not happen anytime soon. It was initially rumored to be launched at the beginning of 2018, but instead of this device, HMD Global decided to unveil the Nokia 8 Sirocco with Snapdragon 835 from 2017. Sirocco should have been released at the end of 2017, but it was delayed. Now, according to new reports, the announcement for the last quarter of this year has been canceled as well, so the handset will be launched in February 2019 rather than in Fall 2018.

According to the most reliable hypotheses, Nokia 9 will be showcased at MWC 2019 just like its predecessor. Sadly, there is no official confirmation about the launch date, so these remain only speculations. At this point, we just hope that it will not come with the Snapdragon 845 chipset as in February there will already be some 2019 flagships with the most recent Snapdragon 855 SoC which will be announced by Qualcomm soon. Nokia 8 Sirocco did not have a huge success, and we believe that most of the fault has to be attributed to Snapdragon 835 chipset which powered 2017 flagships. According to recently leaked schematics and real photos, this flagship will be the first phone in the world to sport a Penta camera setup with five sensors on the back side.

Read More: Fresh Nokia 9 image leaks to reveal design and huge battery

With five cameras on the rear side, Nokia 9 may integrate each type of camera sensor ever seen on a phone: monochromatic sensor, wide-angle lens, telephoto lens and so on. And obviously, the sensors will be co-engineered with Carl Zeiss. The photo shows the Penta camera setup together with the LED flash in a revolver-like configuration with a sensor in the middle.

Do you think Nokia will once again become the company launching the best camera-phone like the good old times?

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Galaxy J6 Prime will be Samsung’s first phone with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Specs Leaked

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Sep 17, 2018

Samsung is preparing to announce a couple of mid-range phones soon. Among them is the Galaxy J6 Prime (or J6+) and photos of a dummy model along with specs have shown up online.

The Galaxy J6 Prime isn’t a flagship but it will be one Samsung phone to remember thanks to its design, or to be more specific – the position of its fingerprint scanner. Samsung devices have their fingerprint scanners on the front or rear of the phone but the Galaxy J6 Prime will be the first to have the scanner on the side just like some of Sony’s own phones or Meizu’s M6s.

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The photos show the scanner is on the right side of the phone where you will normally find the power button or volume rocker of a lot of phones. The power button is still on the right but is now closer to the top. The volume controls sit on the left.

Experience a cool new way to unlock your world of entertainment. The new Galaxy J with Side Fingerprint Sensor, coming soon. #InfinitelyFun https://t.co/Q8mdAa2gFZ pic.twitter.com/1zprdzQXgh

— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) September 17, 2018

Samsung Mobile India has confirmed that there is indeed a Galaxy J series phone with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner but the tweet doesn’t specify the model. It also confirms the phone will come with an Infinity Display. If you head to the link in the tweet, you will see the upcoming J series phones listed there are the Galaxy J6+/J6 Prime and Galaxy J4+. The website also teases some other features of the devices such as dual rear cameras, AR photos, and “vibrant bold colors”.

The rest of the dummy photos show the Galaxy J6 will have its dual cameras in the middle and vertically arranged. It will also have a 3.5mm audio jack and a MicroUSB port at the bottom.

With respect to its specs, the Galaxy J6 Prime will have a 6-inch HD+ display. The folks at SamMobile said it may be an LCD and not AMOLED panel. Powering the device is a 1.6GHz quad-core processor paired with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage.

Counterpoint’s Global handset profit share ranking shows Apple as the most profitable brand!

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Sep 17, 2018

Just about two months back, the media was buzzing with news that Chinese smartphone giant Huawei had beat Apple to claim the number two spot in terms of market share in China. That, no doubt, was a feat worth celebrating from the standpoint of Huawei. But right now, it is time to separate the wheat from the shaft. Counterpoint has now released its latest research finding on the Global handset profit share for Q2 2018.

The report covers handset profit for the various brands for the month of April to June. Global handset profit is shown to have grown 4% annually in Q2 2018and this is mainly due to Chinese brands, which were aggressive with their flagship offerings. The combined profits from the various Chinese brands crossed US$ 2 billion for the first time, contributing to almost a fifth of the total handset profits.

Apple emerged as the most profitable brand in Q2 2018 with 62% market share. This is more than the cumulative profitability of all the other brands combined, including Samsung. Apple is closely followed by Samsung with a 17% profit share of the market. This is despite Samsung’s position as the number one smartphone vendors in terms of the number of units sold. Samsung’s profit share actually declined by 21% when compared to the same period last year. This is attributed to a weaker than expected sales of the Galaxy S9 series. The rest of the pack is occupied by Chinese brands. Huawei is at the number three spot with 8% market shares, OPPO at number four with a 5% market share. Fellow BBK brand Vivo occupies the fifth spot with a 4% market share. Finally, Xiaomi is in the sixth spot with a 3% share of the market.

Counterpoint estimated that the remaining 1% of the total industry profit was distributed among more than 600+ handset brands. Some of these brands may close shop as the research firm predicted that the smartphone volumes are likely to be flat as consumers are now keeping smartphones for longer. This will have implications for OEMs’ revenue as OEMs are looking to maximize their profits by increasing their average selling price and entering new price tiers.

OnePlus 6T case images appear to confirm axing of 3.5mm audio jack

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Sep 17, 2018

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has recently confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 6T won’t be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack. This seems to be reason why the company will be announcing Type C Bullets earphones alongside the OnePlus 6T smartphone. Fresh images of OnePlus 6T transparent TPU case also hint that the handset will not be featuring 3.5mm audio jack.

The OnePlus 6 that was unveiled earlier this year features a 3.5mm audio jack on its bottom edge. In the previous week, GizmoChina had shared exclusive images of OnePlus 6T case which had revealed that it won’t be featuring a traditional headphone jack. The fresh photos of the transparent TPU case also show that the bottom side of the phone lacks an audio jack. The bottom edge of the OnePlus 6T seems to feature dual speakers with a USB-C slot in between.

The backside does not feature a cutout for fingerprint reader. The reason behind it is that the OnePlus 6T will be the first OnePlus to arrive with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The cutout for the camera suggests that it will be sporting a vertical dual camera setup like the predecessor phone. Below the camera cutout is a pill-shaped gap for the LED flash.

The right edge of the OnePlus 6T transparent TPU cases has cutouts for Alert Slider and power key. The volume buttons are on the left side of the phone.

Read More: OnePlus to foray into the TV market with the OnePlus TV next year

Recent leaks have suggested that the OnePlus 6T will be equipped with a waterdrop notch screen like the OPPO R17. No information on the specs of the phone have surfaced so far. The major changes arriving on the phone could be inclusion of the smaller notch screen and in-screen fingerprint scanner along with removal of the 3.5mm audio jack. There is a possibility that the OnePlus 6T may carry similar specs as the OP6 phone. Hence, the OP6T is expected to arrive with AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 845, 8 GB of RAM and inbuilt storage of 256 GB. Rumors have it that the OnePlus 6T may go official on Oct. 16.

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New Honor phone with notched HD+ screen and dual cameras seen on TENAA

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Sep 17, 2018

The Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max are the latest phones from Huawei’s sub-brand to sport a notch albeit with different sizes. However, a new TENAA listing has revealed that the manufacturer has yet another phone with a notch launching soon.

The phone was seen on TENAA with model number BKK-TL00 and was certified earlier this month. Sadly, no images were provided.

The Honor BKK-TL00 has a 6.26-inch display which is even smaller than that of the Honor 8X (6.5-inches). It also has a lower resolution – 720 x 1520. This is the same resolution of the Nokia X5 so we can tell it has a notch.

The phone is powered by a 1.8GHz processor octa-core processor we are guessing is the Snapdragon 450 mobile platform. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage but thanks to a MicroSD card slot, you can add up to an additional 256GB of storage.

TENAA says there is a 13MP + 2MP dual camera combo on the back of the phone while an 8MP camera sits within the notch. It also has a fingerprint scanner and packs a 3,900mAh battery.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint rumor roundup: Specifications, features and pricing

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Sep 17, 2018

Xiaomi will be launching the Mi 8 Youth Edition smartphone on Sept. 19 in China. However, almost everything about the smartphone has been revealed in the past few weeks. The Chinese manufacturer has recently shared official renders of the different color variants of the smartphone. Also, the entire specs of the phone have been leaked through its appearance on TENAA, the telecom regulatory body from China. Here is a rumor roundup article for the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition Launch Event

The Mi 8 Youth Edition launch event will be on Sept. 19 at Chengdu in China. Well, the Mi 8 Youth Edition is not the only phone launching on Sept. 19. The Chinese manufacturer has claimed that it will be debuting multiple Mi 8 series devices on the said date. It is very likely that the company may announce the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition phone that may feature the same specs as the Mi 8 phone but may come equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Twilight Gold — Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition – Twilight Gold

Read More: Meizu 16X September 19 launch event confirmed; Will rival with Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition Specs, Features and Pricing

In the previous week, a Xiaomi phone with model number M1808D2TE had surfaced with full specs on TENAA. The smartphone will be arriving with a 6.26-inch IPS LCD screen that offers an aspect ratio of 19:9. The notched display will offer Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The handset measures 156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5mm and weighs 169 grams.

The Snapdragon 710 chipset will be powering the Mi 8 Youth Edition. It will be the second SD710 phone from the company after Mi 8 SE that was unveiled in May this year. The different storage and RAM variants of the smartphone are 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Fantasy Blue — Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition – Fantasy Blue

To attract the youth, the handset will come equipped with AI driven 24-megapixel front-facing camera. At the rear side of the phone will be a pair of horizontally aligned 12-megapixel snapper and a fingerprint reader. It will be loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS and latest version of MIUI. The other features of the smartphone include infrared sensor, microSD card slot and 3,000mAh battery.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 8 Youth Edition will be hitting the Chinese markets in color options like Twilight Gold, Fantasy Blue and Deep Gray. The handset is speculated to carry a starting price of 1,999 Yuan (~$291).

The Mi 8 Youth Edition smartphone is already available for reservations in China. The smartphone is expected to debut in some markets like Singapore as Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite.

xiaomi mi 8 youth deep blue space — Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition – Deep Grey

Read More: Redmi Note 6 Pro may launch alongside Mi 8 Youth on Sept. 19, will have a SD636 SoC

Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition Specs, Features and Pricing

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition is expected to arrive in a swanky Gold color like the recently unveiled iPhones. It may also come in Black color variant. The speculated models of the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition 64 GB storage + 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. There is no information available on the pricing of the phone.

Huami’s Amazfit Health Band 1S with continuous heart rate monitor, ECG sensor launched

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Sep 17, 2018

Huami has got a towering reputation for releasing smartwatches and fitness tracking bands that are not only affordably priced but are durable and efficient in performing the functions they serve to perform. The Chinese company that shot to limelight with the manufacture of Xiaomi Mi Band series, today held its 2018 product launch conference and the main highlight was the Amazfit Verge smartwatch. That wasn’t the only product the company released as the Amazfit Health Band 1S also made its grand entrance during the launch.

The Amazfit Health Band 1S is a successor to the Amazfit Health Band which was launched in April last year. The new model comes with exactly the same design as its predecessor but the features are upgraded with the addition of a couple of new ones. Despite the improved features, the Amazfit Health Band 1S packs the same 699 yuan ($101) price tag.

The wearable gadget uses a black wristband with a pure black screen to maintain a well-integrated design. The display is a 0.42-inch OLED screen. The design of the wristband includes an anti-lost buckle. The straps is made from skin-friendly, thermoplastic elastomer material.

One of the major features of the first-gen Amazfit Health Band is the built-in ECG sensor which can track data and display it on its own display or on a connected smartphone. Huami disclosed that after the launch of the first-generation health band, the company’s cloud platform collected more than 5 million ECG data, and the symptoms of atrial fibrillation confirmed by doctors exceeded 14,000. On the basis of retaining the classic ECG chip, the Amazfit Band 1S joins Huami’s new generation of high-precision optical sensors, and the accuracy is increased to 98%. At the same time, Huami also upgraded the Band to include the new AI neural network which ensures the band delivers continuous active monitoring rather than a passive one.

Other features on the Huami Health Band 1S includes a PPG photoelectric sensor that monitors the heart rate and sleep pattern. The health band detects variation in heart rate and notifies the wearer promptly. It also features a low energy-Bluetooth 4.0 through which it is paired with a smartphone via an app and the fitness data can then be accessed on the phone. Furthermore, it features an IP67 dust and waterproof certification and is kept on by a 95mAH battery. The battery can be charged from zero to 100% in just 2.5 hours and can last up to 7 days on a full charge. The fitness band is ultra-light, weighing just 10g

The Huami smart band is available from today (September 17) on the three major e-commerce platforms of Jingdong, Tmall and Fighting.

Huami announces Huangshan No. 1, the world’s first AI-powered wearable chipset

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Jeet

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Sep 17, 2018

Today, at a launch event, along with Amazfit Verge Smartwatch and Amazfit Health Band 1S, Xiaomi-backed Huami also launched Huangshan No. 1 — the world’s first artificial intelligence powered wearable chipset.

The Huangshan No. 1 (MHS001) is the world’s first wearable processor that comes integrated with AI neural network. It features four core artificial intelligence engines — cardiac biometrics engine, ECG, ECG Pro, and Hearth Rhythm Abnormality Monitoring Engine.

It is also claimed to the world’s first RISC-V open source instruction set wearable processor. The company says that the chipset has three characteristics — it’s AI drive, provides lightning performance, and has minimal power consumption.

Huami adds that it also has Always-On functionality and the chipset AI is better than the traditional artificial intelligence. The company also claims that the Huangshan No. 1 is 38 percent more efficient than the Arm Cortex-M4 architecture processor.

It supports real-time movement tracking, real-time biometric identification, real-time warning, among a huge array of functions. The company says that with this AI-powered wearable chipset, the deep learning technology has landed on a smart wearable device for the first time.

While Huami has announced the Huangshan No. 1 Smart Wearable chipset, the wearable devices powered by this chipset will be launched in the first half of 2019.

Samsung Galaxy A powered Snapdragon 845 SoC phone rumored to be in works; Could it be Galaxy A10?

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Sep 17, 2018

Samsung is all set to launch a mid-range phone on Oct. 11 that may come equipped with four cameras. It is speculated that this phone could be arriving as Samsung’s new strategy of launching mid-range phones with flagship specifications. One of the recent tweets from a reliable tipster from China has hinted that an upcoming Galaxy A series phone may feature Snapdragon 845 chipset.

The South Korean tech giant has been launching flagship phones under Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series since several years. However, the company now seems to be working on a Galaxy A series with flagship specs. The exact name of the phone is not known now. Few hours ago, it was reported that the upcoming Galaxy A9 Pro could be powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset. This indicates that the Snapdragon 845 powered phone may hit the market as Galaxy A10. There is no information available on the specifications of the mysterious SD845 powered Galaxy A phone.

The suspected Galaxy A10 could be a budget-friendly flagship phone that will be could be arriving to take on the recently announced Apple iPhone Xr. It could be equipped with an 18.5:9 Infinity Display design screen and dual rear cameras. The SD845 SoC could be coupled with 4 GB of RAM and it may feature 64 GB of native storage.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy Note9 catches fire inside woman’s purse

The same leakster has claimed that the upcoming A series phone with model numbers Galaxy A750F and Galaxy A920F. It is speculated that theses phone could be the upcoming Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy A9 Pro. Both the phones are expected to feature four rear cameras and a single front-facing camera. As far as the quad camera phone arriving on Oct. 11, the tipster claims that it will be the first Galaxy P series phone from Samsung. As of this writing, there is no confirmation on the specs of the Galaxy P.

Official video advert shows Realme 2 Pro with a water-drop notch and dual rear cameras

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Sep 17, 2018

Last month, Realme launched its second phone – the Realme 2. The phone got a lot of criticism for being a downgrade from the Realme 1 instead of a more powerful successor. The manufacturer decided to surprise us by teasing a “Pro” version of the phone which will launch later this month. With less than two weeks before the announcement, the Realme 2 Pro has surfaced in an official video ad showing off its design.

The video advert actually is sort of a motivational message tied to the Realme brand but the Realme 2 Pro surfaces more than a few times in the video. First, the phone will be coming with a notch like the Realme 2 but the new water-drop style notch like that of the OPPO A7X.

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The Realme 2 Pro will also have dual rear cameras with a bump. There is an LED flash flanking the cameras on the right while a fingerprint scanner sits in the middle. There is also the “realme” branding at the bottom of the phone.

The back of the phone seems to be covered in glass and there is a metal frame around it. We can also make out a 3.5mm audio jack, USB port, and speaker grille at the bottom of the phone. From the video we can tell the phone will come in silver, blue, and black.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is now up for pre-order on Giztop

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Pre-order the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro on GIZTOP

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Sep 17, 2018

It is almost certain that Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note 6 Pro soon even though the exact date is yet to be confirmed. We just don’t know how soon but Gizmochina’s online shop Giztop seems to give us a clue that the device will launch pretty soon. That is because the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has gone up for pre-order on the online retail outfit for just $199. The guys at Giztop obviously know so much about the device than we do. That perhaps explains why the pre-order price tag is pegged at $199.

The Giztop listing also confirms some of the key specifications of the Redmi Note 6 Pro as well as the design. The device is confirmed to feature a mammoth 6.26-inch FHD+ display which is a perfect fit for watching videos online. This is in the same category as the Mi Max 3’s display. However, the Redmi Note 6 Pro offers way more firepower, packing a Snapdragon 660 premium chipset. The device will equally be available in 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM versions while the storage options include 32GB, 64GB and 128GB respectively.

xiaomi redmi note 5 pro — Redmi Note 5 Pro. The Note 6 Pro has a notch screen

On the camera end, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro also excels, sporting a dual camera setup at the rear and another dual camera at the front. The rear setup is a 12MP+5MP combo while the selfie shooters is a 20MP+2MP combo. The phone also packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and on the software end, it runs MIUI 10 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Keeping the lights on is a 4000mAh battery which comes with Quick Charge support. On the design aspect, the rear design looks like the Redmi Note 5 Pro but the front differentiates both models. The Redmi Note 6 Pro has a notch design which thus means its bezels are thinner and the screen ratio is bigger upon a larger display screen. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is just 5.99 inches.

So, if you want to be among the first persons to lay their hands on the Redmi Note 6 Pro, place a pre-order on Giztop using the button below.

Update: There is a coupon code for pre-order, $20 off: REDN620

Huami’s Amazfit Verge Smartwatch launched with All Day Heart Rate monitoring, NFC, & 5 Day Battery

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Sep 17, 2018

Huami is one of the popular makers of smartwatches in China and the company has just released a couple of new wearables in the country. The highlight announcement is the brand new Huami Amazfit Verge smartwatch which comes at a really competitive price tag. The watch has essential features such as all day heart rate monitoring, abnormal heart rate notification, NFC with payment support and GPS.

Huami says that the 1.3-inch circular display (43mm diameter) size is made to suit the hands of most of its users. The watch is made out of reinforced plastic and comes with a removable silicone strap. It weighs just about 46 grams. The display is an AMOLED panel with 360 x 360 pixel resolution covered with Gorilla Glass 3 on top with a coating to avoid fingerprint smudges on the screen. As for the other specs, the wearable comes with GPS+GLONASS support along with 11 different sports modes, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0+BLE. Note that the watch is IP68 certified, but you can’t swim with it. The watch is powered by a dual core 1.2GHz processor with 512MB RAM and 4 GB ROM. Along with the usual sensors, there are additional geomagnetic, and air pressure sensors on board.

The Amazfit Verge’s biggest selling point is its all day heart rate monitoring feature. The company reveals that the watch comes with a high precision optical sensor with 98% accuracy and up to 80% reduced power consumption. The watch can detect and inform the user about abnormal heart rate patterns too.

RELATED: Huami Amazfit Antelope Light Outdoor Sports Shoes Launched, Priced At 199 Yuan ($31)

Another highlight feature of the watch is support for NFC and NFC based payments. The Verge supports bus cards in 165 cities which covers over 20,000 public transport routes. Further, you can make payments too, with support for AliPay and even UnionPay (coming in November).

The Amazfit Verge comes with 13 built-in watch faces. Out of these, three have been made in collaboration with San Francisco based Territory Studio. You can even add custom watch faces. It also features Xiao AI assistant and comes with support for MIJIA smart home app. So you can control around 11 different types of smart home products right from your smartwatch.

Huami claims that the Amazfit Verge will last for 5 days on a single charge under normal usage. But if you are going to keep your phone connected (WeChat and other app notifications supported) as well as use its sports mode on a daily basis, expect the battery life to drop to some extent.

The Verge is priced at 799 Yuan ($116) and goes on sale on September 17 (today) via JingDong and Tmall in Sky Gray color.

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 launching in India soon, hints Xiaomi via tweet

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Sep 17, 2018

Xiaomi has finally pulled off the chords and has teased the Mi Max 3 for the launch in India. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is the manufacturer’s largest phone with the 6.9-inch of immersive display and gigantic 5500 mAh battery on the back. It is quite big than the Mi Max 2 and the Mi Max debut variant which was launched with 6.44 inches display and 4850 mAh battery couple of years ago.

A recent tweet from the Xiaomi hints that the Mi Max 3 is on its way to India. Well, Xiaomi has not clearly stated that the launch is happening in India but has given a hint. It is expected to arrive in India with the price range of Rs 20000 (~Yuan 1893 /$275).

Here’s the tweet of Mi on Twitter regarding Mi Max 3 India launch:

Something really BIG is coming your way! pic.twitter.com/yNbUc2cmDh

— Xiaomi #48MPforEveryone (@xiaomi) September 16, 2018

Additionally, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 features a 6.9 inch of immersive full screen display with 2160×1080 full HD resolution having an aspect ratio of 18:9. Further, in the performance department, Xiaomi has added a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC with all cores clocked at 1.8GHz. There’s a Adreno 509 Graphics processor to handle day-to-day graphics intensive tasks. It is available in 4GB RAM variant with Dual channel LPDDR4x, eMMC 5.1 64 GB internal storage.

In camera department, Xiaomi has integrated the AI support with the 12 megapixel + 5 megapixel dual camera with f/1.9 aperture on the rear side. On the front side there’s a 8MP camera having a 1.12μm pixels with f/2.0 aperture. It also carries AI based features such as AI Portrait mode, AI beautify and face unlock. It can produce videos of 1080p resolution at 30fps, slow mo video support is also present at 120-fps with 720p resolution.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Max 3 getting stable MIUI 9.6.6 update with various improvements

It support VoLTE HD calling and features 2.4G WiFi / 5G WiFi / WiFi direct, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, AGPS, USB Type-C and Headphone jack. There are various sensors such as proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, vibration motor, accelerometer, hall sensor, electronic compass and IR blaster.

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 specs:

Octa-core Snapdragon™ 636 processor
4GB RAM
64 GB eMMC 5.1
6.9” immersive Full Screen Display
12MP+5MP flagship-level dual camera
8MP camera on the front side
Supports dual SIM cards and simultaneous 4G use
Bluetooth 5.0
2.4G WiFi / 5G WiFi / WiFi direct
Fingerprint sensor
USB Type-C and Headphone Jack

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is available in three different color option – Black, Champagne Gold, and Blue. It is available in 6/128GB storage variant for $250 and 4GB/64GB of internal storage variant for $300.

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will soon debut in India if we go with the recent tweet from official Xiaomi’s twitter handle.

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Apple demonstrates the iPhone XS 4K, Slo-Mo and Time-lapse features in video

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Sep 17, 2018

Apple took the wraps off its latest range of iPhones comprising the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR just last week. The iPhone XR is a trimmed down version of the XS and XS Max and thus has an “affordable” pricing when compared to the two XS models. This article is focused on the iPhone XS whose photography prowess has been demonstrated in a video released by Apple.

Apple iPhones are not popular for their batteries but their photographic capabilities. The YouTube video gives a first look at the stunning video shot on the new iPhone XS. The video is also said to be the highest quality video of any smartphone and we haven’t seen any better. In one of the experiment, water, fire, metal and light were used to create mesmerizing scenes using 4K, Slo-mo, and Time-lapse. Apple used a mixture of soapy water and corn syrup, as well as glass and ink to create some psychedelic images. In addition, Apple also used metal and some chemicals to demonstrate the time-lapse performance of the phone. You can check out the video from below.

As a reminder, the iPhone XS is equipped with a 12-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture and a 12-megapixel secondary telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture for lossless 2X zoom. The Apple A12 bionic processor which powers the model also stands tall as the most powerful mobile processor available presently. The camera is capable of shooting 4K@60fps.

Redmi Note 6 Pro may launch alongside Mi 8 Youth on Sept. 19, will have a SD636 SoC

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Sep 17, 2018

In the past couple of weeks, a new Redmi phone has been in the news. That phone is the Redmi Note 6 Pro and it will take over from the Redmi Note 5 Pro as the king of the Redmi series.

Just this morning, images showing the specs of the phone leaked on the web and it revealed a couple of key specs. Now we have gotten exclusive info which makes us believe the launch of the phone is very close.

According to an insider, the Redmi Note 6 Pro has begun shipping to major sellers and stock should be ready by tomorrow. This sort of explains how those images showing the phone’s specs came to be. We want to believe they originated from a seller who already received supply.

Seeing as the Xiaomi has an event on Wednesday, September 19. We believe they will most likely announce the Redmi Note 6 Pro alongside the Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint edition rather than having a separate launch for it.

The Redmi Note 6 Pro will come with a 6.26-inch screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio which means it has a notch. A leaked spec sheet has revealed the display has a Full HD+ resolution. It will come in two variants (for now) – 3GB RAM + 32GB and 4GB RAM + 64GB. Both variants will be powered by the Snapdragon 636 processor. This may be a letdown for some folks but it makes sense. If the Redmi Note 6 Pro were to come with the same chipset inside the Mi A2/Mi 6X, it will affect sales of the latter seeing as the Redmi Note 6 Pro already trumps it with a bigger battery and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Buy Tronsmart Element Blaze Bluetooth Speaker For Just $35.99 On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 17, 2018

If you’re looking for a high-end speaker that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, you may want to take a gander at the Tronsmart Element Blaze. The high-end Bluetooth speaker has gone up for sale on GeekBuying carrying a discounted price.

Capable of delivering up to 12-hour playtime, the Element Blaze is an irresistible Bluetooth speaker. The IPX56 certified speaker supports True Wireless Stereo, which enables the user to pair it with another Blaze speaker for an unparalleled audio experience.

Moreover, it comes with dual passive radiators that intensify the bass quality. Its customizable lighting modes can be changed to match your mood simply by pressing the light button. You can choose between three lighting effects including Kept on, Flash slowly and Flash rapidly.

The Element Blaze adopts Bluetooth 4.2 to ensure uninterrupted connection up to 33ft. As if that weren’t enough, you can even mount the Blaze speaker on a slew of compatible automobiles including your bike.

While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a comparable Bluetooth speaker, you can buy the Element Blaze if you’re willing to shell out just $35.99. This is a noteworthy 55% reduction in the speaker’s original asking price.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro tempered protector images leak its front appearance

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Sep 17, 2018

During the weekend, new photos of the Huawei Mate 20 cases had surfaced to reveal its features. It is speculated that the Mate 20 will be equipped waterdrop notch LCD screen that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution. Recent reports have revealed that Huawei Mate 20 Pro that is expected to get unveiled alongside the Mate 20 will be equipped with a wider notch. Popular tipster IceUniverse has shared fresh photos of the tempered protector of the Mate 20 Pro to reveal its front appearance.

The images of the Mate 20 cases have revealed that it will be equipped with a square-shaped camera module that will be housing the LED equipped triple camera setup. The Mate 20 cases have also revealed that its back panel will be featuring a fingerprint reader.

As far as the Mate 20 Pro is concerned, the images of its screen protector have revealed that it will be equipped with a wider notch that may house 3D structured light module to support 3D facial scanner. The presence of a wider notch suggests that the handset will carry support for an aspect ratio of 18.7:9.

The tempered film seems to be curved towards the left and right sides which indicates that the Mate 20 Pro will be coming with a curved screen. Rear renders and leaked photos of the Mate 20 Pro that have surfaced in the recent past have suggested that it won’t be featuring a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Rumors have it that the Mate 20 Pro will be featuring an AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is also speculated that the Mate 20 Pro will carry support for Quad HD+ resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels.

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Huawei will be unveiling the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones on Oct. 16 through a press conference in London. It is speculated that the Mate 20 Porsche Design will also get announced along with Mate 20 and 20 Pro. The 7nm Kirin 980 chipset and 4,200mAh battery will be powering the Mate 20 duo.