Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max with Super Retina display and A12 Bionic chipset launched

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Sep 13, 2018

After months of leaks, Apple has finally announced its latest iPhone lineup. At a launch event in California, the tech giant unveiled three new iPhones — Apple iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max along with the iPhone XR. Among the three new phones, the iPhone XS and XS Plus are the successors of the iPhone X that was launched last year.

The iPhone XS features a 5.8-inch display while the XS Plus has a 6.5-inch display. The company is calling this OLED HDR screen as Super Retina, which provides a pixel density of 458ppi. Apple also says that it has 60 percent greater dynamic range for better colors. It is also a 3D Touch pressure-sensitive screen.

Both the phones are powered by Apple A12 Bionic chipset, which is manufactured using the 7-nanometer process and promises to launch apps 30 percent faster than 2017 iPhones. The SoC has six-core CPU, quad-core GPU, and a dedicated neural engine. The company says that the new chipset can handle five trillion AI operations per second and should provide real-time machine learning.

It also comes with an improved camera configuration. There are two camera sensors on the back side, which includes 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. On the front side, there’s a 7-megapixel snapper with f/2.2 aperture, coupled with IR camera to enable portrait mode. The Face ID feature, which unlocked the phone through facial recognition, also works faster.

The camera can detect people’s faces and bodies, and also offers an instant red-eye reduction. There’s Smart HDR which can identify highlights and find shadow detail. An interesting feature is that you can now adjust the depth of a portrait mode photo after capturing the image.

Both, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, come in three storage options — 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The devices are also IP68 rated, which means that both phones are water-resistant and can survive in water up to 30 minutes in 2 meters depth.

Another major feature of the new iPhone is the support for Dual SIM cards through eSIM technology. While the addition of Dual SIM support may not be a big deal in the US, it’s a huge deal for Asian countries. A special model for China has support for two physical SIM cards.

Running on iOS 12, the new iPhone XS and XS Max has support for stereo sound with a wider stereo field than 2017 iPhones, claims the company. As for the battery, the company has not revealed specifications but says that the iPhone XS should last 30 minutes longer than iPhone X and the iPhone XS Max should have 1.5 hours longer battery life than the iPhone X.

Read More: Huawei surpasses Apple to get the second spot in the global smartphone market share

The pricing for the iPhone XS starts at $999 while the iPhone XS Max starts at $1,099. Both the phones will be available in three color options — Space Grey, Silver, and Gold. The iPhone XS and XS Plus will be available for pre-order from Friday, and they will start shipping from September 21.

Get One Item Free With One Item You Buy On Banggood; Offer To End Soon!

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 13, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is giving buyers an opportunity to receive a free item with every item they buy as part of its latest promotion. Dubbed as ‘Buy One Get One Free,’ the promo features a wide selection of products including RC toys, smart home appliances, consumer electronics and lots more.

In order to expedite the search process, these products have carefully ben classified into different categories.

Under the first segment called Tourism Highly Recommended, you can avail discounts on select items including 3pcs 4-12/20/32mm HSS Titanium and Eachine US65 UK65 65mm Whoop, just to name a few. For instance, there’s a 57% off on the Digoo DG- MYQ cloud storage IP camera, which normally sells for $29.99 but is currently available at a dropped price of just $12.99.

The next category is where you buy one item and get one item free. Moreover, certain items featured in this category carry noteworthy discounts that you can avail for a limited period of time.

For example, there’s a 20% discount on the Xmund XD-ET2 Kids Play Tent, which would usually set you back $49.99. As a result, you can buy this space-themed portable tent at a reduced price of just $39.99.

As if that weren’t enough, you get IPRee 20 Pcs Paper Soap Outdoor Travel Bath Soap Tablets Portable Hand Washing Small Sheet absolutely free with this order. Note that these 20 pieces of portable disposable soap paper usually carries a $6.49 price tag.

The Weekly Special Offer section has further been separated into two subcategories i.e. Sept 12th – 19th and Sept. 20th – 26th. You can get discounts on all sorts of products in this section.

If you’ve been restlessly waiting to buy the Zeblaze-branded smartwatch without emptying your pocket, we got good news for you. Banggood is offering significant discounts on a slew of smartwatches from the coveted brand.

You can also get discounts on various other smartwatches under the Consumer Electronics section. This segment has further been split into Phone & Tablets, Accessories and Smartwatch sub-categories.

Likewise, you can avail substantial discounts RC toys, sports, and outdoor gears and lots more by heading straight to this link. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that all the discounted products will go back to their retail price as soon as the promo comes to an end.

Get Big Discounts On RC Toys, Consumers Electronics And Lots More

Buy Huawei Honor 8X Smartphone At Dropped Price On GeekBuying [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 13, 2018

Huawei launched the long-awaited Honor 8X smartphone under its popular Honor sub-brand earlier this month. Much to the delight of Huawei fans, the recently launched phone has gone up for sale on GeekBuying bearing discounted price.

We’ll not only divulge details about the discounts that will be valid for different versions of the smartphone but also show how buyers can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out. Let’s head straight to the details.

Huawei Honor 8X (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Huawei is offering a 19% off on the Honor 8X with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. While this version would normally set you back $423.99, you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $342.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code ABBTZUVP to save an additional $43. This will help you bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $299.99.

Click here to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires.

Huawei Honor 8X (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Alternatively, you can get a 13% off on the Honor 8X smartphone version that offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM. This decreases the original asking price of $347.99 to just $302.99.

In addition to taking advantage of this discount, you can use coupon code ADIGQKHI to save an extra $44 before placing your order. As a result, your grand total drops to just $258.99.

You can follow this link to receive the discount.Huawei Honor 8X (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

If you’re looking for a slightly larger version, Huawei is offering a 16% discount on the Honor 8X variant that comes with 6GB RAM and a hearty 128GB onboard storage. While the phone normally sells for $476.99, you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $399.99.

You can get an additional $41 off on the already lowered price by applying coupon code YETIHPBD. Thanks to the aforesaid coupon, you can reduce your grand total to just $358.99 without breaking of a sweat.

You can click here to get the discount before the promo ends.

Huawei Honor 8X (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

You’d normally need to shell out $362.99 in order to get your hands on the Honor 8X version that features 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage space. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, this version is currently available at a lowered price of just $316.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 13% reduction in the device’s retail price. You can extend this discount by applying coupon code AJBQYJDS at the time of checking out. The above-mention coupon helps you save an additional $48 and reduce your grand total to just $268.99.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount and using the coupon before it lapses.

Huawei Honor 8X (4GB RAM+128GB ROM)

You can receive a 13% discount on the Honor 8X smartphone which offers 4GB of RAM, coupled with 128GB of onboard storage on GeekBuying. This version usually sells for $432.99, but thanks to the discount you can now buy it for just $375.99.

In order to bring your lowered grand total further down to $319.99, all you need to do is to use coupon code UBXITNIP before you click the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button. In other words, you can save an additional $56 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

You can click here to receive this discount and use the coupon which is likely to expire soon.

Samsung Galaxy S10 to come in three models, one with triple cameras

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 12, 2018

Samsung launched its 2018 Galaxy flagship earlier this year. The Galaxy S9 models weren’t so impressive as they only had some upgrades over the Galaxy S8 series but not so much of what fans expected. There are indications the Korean giant is already working on the Galaxy S10. According to an insider source, the Galaxy S10 will come in three different models and one of the versions will feature a triple camera setup. This is sort of a confirmation of earlier reports that the Galaxy S10 will have triple rear cameras. The Galaxy S10 is also said to include a budget-model, targeted at consumers who consider price as a major determinant of getting a phone.

The source hinted that all three models will pack a 12MP wide-angle lens with 78-degree FOV as well as a 16MP super wide-angle lens with a field of view of 123 degrees. The source also disclosed that the high-end Galaxy S10 Plus will exclusively pack a third 13MP telephoto lens with a 45-degree FOV. In addition, the Galaxy S10 models will follow suit with the S9 in having support for Samsung’s dual aperture (f/1.5 and f/2.4) technology.

In addition, the Galaxy S10 Plus is said to come equipped with optical image stabilization in the wide-angle and telephoto lenses, just like the setup on the Galaxy S9 Plus and Note 9. Previously, the Galaxy S9 featured a single 12MP sensor, while Samsung’s Galaxy S9 Plus came equipped with two 12MP sensors, one a wide-angle lens and the other a telephoto lens. Samsung will likely utilize the triple camera setup by combining the image data from all three sensors for improved clarity and light performance but we are not so sure about how it will pan out.

On the display end, the Galaxy S10 models are expected to have a 5.8-inch display on the base model, while the mainstream model will have a 6.1-inch display. The high-end Plus model will pack a 6.4-inch display. Unfortunately, the source hinted that the Galaxy S10 may not have the much-expected on-screen fingerprint sensor. Rather, the fingerprint sensor will likely remain on the rear of the device. However, the source included a caveat that Samsung’s plans for the Galaxy S10 could change between now and next year when the models are expected to drop.

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These are the official names, color and storage variants of the new iPhones

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 12, 2018

Apple will begin its launch event in a short while. The manufacturer is expected to announce three new iPhones among other devices. However, earlier today, the names, storage options, and color variants of the iPhones have leaked. The leak comes from Apple’s own website.

The three iPhones that will be announced later today will be called the iPhone Xs, the iPhone Xs Max, and the iPhone Xr.

The iPhone Xs will come with a 5.8-inch OLED display while the Max will have a 6.5-inch OLED display. Both will be available in 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage editions. They will also launch in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold.

Not only do we know the product names from that sitemap, but all the available variants, sizes and colors. That's a lot of iPhone Xr's! pic.twitter.com/hnYpyObMAw

— Steve Troughton-Smith (@stroughtonsmith) September 12, 2018

The iPhone Xr, on the other hand, will come with a 6.1-inch LCD display. Just like the other two, it will come in 64GB and 256GB versions and also have a 128GB version. It will also come in more colors – Black, White, Red, Yellow, Blue, and Coral.

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Meizu apologizes for Meizu 16 series delivery delay

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 12, 2018

If you pre-ordered the Meizu 16 (or Meizu 16 Plus) from the official Meizu store, there is a chance you must have received a mail from the manufacturer. The mail is actually an official apology from the manufacturer.

The apology is for a delay in the delivery of all Meizu 16 (and 16 Plus) orders. According to Meizu, they underestimated the popularity of both phones hence the need to have to delay shipment. The duration of the delay ranges from one week to four weeks depending on the model and configuration.

Those who ordered the 6GB RAM + 64GB model of the Meizu 16 in black or white will have to wait an extra week. Those who ordered the 6GB RAM + 128GB white version will have to wait for an extra two to three weeks.

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Honor 8X to launch in Europe on October 11

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 12, 2018

Last week, Honor announced two new smartphones in China- the Honor 8X and the Honor 8X Max. We are sure fans of the brand have been wondering when both phones will be released in other countries. We have good news for those who live in Europe.

Honor has announced that the Honor 8X will be heading to the Czech Republic on October 11. The launch will take place in Prague. Sadly, there is no info about the bigger and more powerful Honor 8X Max.

The Honor 8X has a 6.5-inch notched display with a 1080 x 2340 resolution. It is the first smartphone in the world to be awarded the TUV Rheinland certification for displays. The certification is awarded to displays that are flicker-free and have reduced glare and low blue light.

Powering the Honor 8X is the new Kirin 710 chipset along with 4GB/6GB of RAM. There is 64GB/128GB of storage with support for expansion via a dedicated MicroSD card slot. There is a 20MP + 2MP dual camera combo on the rear and a 16MP camera within the notch.

The phone runs EMUI 8.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, packs a 3750mAh battery (no fast charge), and has dual SIM support. It also has GPU Turbo for improved gaming and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Moto G6 Plus vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Oppo F9 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 12, 2018

2018 is a year which brought mid-range smartphones at a considerably higher level. Even affordable handsets started being innovative and, for many users, it is no more necessary to get a flagship in order to have a perfect phone for their needs. In this article, we will compare Moto G6 Plus, Nokia 6.1 Plus, and Oppo F9 Pro as we think they are among the handsets able to offer most surprises when it comes to save money and get a device under $300/$350. After reading the comparison, you can let us know which one would you buy in the comment box below.

Moto G6 Plus vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Oppo F9 Pro

	Motorola Moto G6 Plus	Nokia 6.1 Plus	Oppo F9 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	160 x 75.5 x 8 mm	147.2 x 71 x 8 mm, 151 grams	156.7 x 74 x 8 mm, 169 grams
DISPLAY	5.9 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	5.8 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 432 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 409 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	MediaTek Helio P60, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS 5.2
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.7 8 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 16 + 5 MP f/2.0 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 2 MP f/1.8 25 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3200 mAh Fast Charging 15W	3060 mAh Fast Charging Quick Charge 3.0	3500 mAh, Fast Charging 5V / 4A 20 W (VOOC Flash Charge)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Before releasing the Find X this year, Oppo kept releasing upper-midrange handsets instead of flagships for 4 years. That is why even Oppo mid-rangers have a flagship-like design, and that is why we suggest you get an Oppo F9 Pro if you want the best look. It offers a tri-borderless design with a small waterdrop notch and a very narrow chin, as well as an elegant glass back which is available in gradient color variants. In the second place, there is Nokia 6.1 Plus: it boasts a notch as well, just a little bigger, and a glass back; but it is less attractive than its opponent. In my opinion, Moto G6 Plus is the worst one in terms of design, but it is splash resistant.

Display

When it comes to displays, it is not easy to choose a winner because these devices have similar displays both on the paper and in daily use. Moto G6 Plus and Oppo F9 Pro have a wider screen (note that 18:9 displays are bigger than 19:9 displays with the same diagonal), while Nokia 6.1 Plus is more compact and easy to use with one hand. I would personally choose Oppo F9 Pro due to its high surface and its great viewing quality, but the other twos are not so distant in terms of display quality.

Hardware & Software

The device I like the most for its hardware and software sides is Nokia 6.1 Plus. First of all, it offers a chipset (the Snapdragon 636) which is a perfect compromise between performance and efficiency. Secondly, the device is equipped with Android One, a stock version of the operating system supported directly by Google with fast and constant updates. Oppo F9 Pro takes the second place as its MediaTek Helio P60 is very powerful and it comes with up to 6 GB RAM.

Camera

After checking photos taken from each device, I can say that Moto G6 Plus has the most impressive rear camera. With its bright f/1.7 aperture it shoots very detailed photos and it can capture a huge amount of light. On the other hand, Oppo F9 Pro offers a better selfie snapper with a resolution of 25 MP which is also AI-backed with very interesting features. I saw less convincing photos with the Nokia 6.1 Plus.

Read More: Moto G6 Plus with MAX Vision display and dual rear cameras launched in India

Battery

With its big 3500 mAh battery, Oppo F9 Pro boasts the longest battery life. It is able to reach the end of the day even when used continuously. And it even has the fastest charging technology, so the fact that the battery is bigger does not mean that it takes longer to fully charge. When it comes to Moto G6 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus, it is a close fight and the battery life depends on the usages, but they last more or less the same.

Price

In India, Moto G6 Plus was released a few days ago in the 6 GB RAM configuration, with a price tag of about $310. Nokia 6.1 Plus costs about $222, while Oppo F9 Pro carries a price tag of about $333. Oppo F9 Pro is the winner of the comparison, but Nokia 6.1 Plus is the one with the best value for money.

Moto G6 Plus vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Oppo F9 Pro: PROs and CONS

Motorola Moto G6 Plus

PROs

Splashproof
6 GB RAM
Nice camera department
Good price

CONS

Bezels

Nokia 6.1 Plus

PROs

Android One
Good aesthetics
Good price
Compact design

CONS

Smaller display

Oppo F9 Pro

PROs

Great design
Wide display
Micro SD dedicated slot
Very fast charging tech
Great cameras

CONS

Nothing particular

ASUS launches ROG Phone in China, starts at ¥5999 (~$875)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 12, 2018

ASUS held an event today in China where it announced a bunch of products including the ROG Phone. The ROG Phone was first announced about three months ago but has now gotten an official launch in China along with pricing details.

ROG Phone Design

With respect to design, the ROG Phone doesn’t look like your average phone. It comes in black with copper-colored accents for the cooling vents on the back and the front-facing speakers in front. There is an RGB LED underneath the ROG logo on the back with different modes including static, breathing, strobe and color cycling. The dual camera housing and the fingerprint scanner are also weirdly shaped. It isn’t a beautiful phone neither is it ugly but it stands out.

ROG Phone Specs

The ROG Phone packs a 6.0-inch 2160 x 1080 AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time. The screen has an 18:9 aspect ratio but sports moderately-sized bezels at the top and chin. Both bezels are home to the front-facing stereo speakers.

The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor but unlike other phones powered by the same processor and clocked at 2.8GHz, the one in the ROG Phone is clocked at 2.96GHz. There is 8GB of RAM paired with 128GB or 512GB of storage.

Sitting on the rear is a 120° wide-angle Sony IMX363 12MP f/1.7 primary sensor and an 8MP secondary sensor. Another 8MP f/2.0 camera sits above the display for video calls and selfies. ASUS says the cameras are packed with AI features such as scene recognition.

There is a 4,000mAh battery under the hood with support for Hyper Charger (30W fast charge) and Quick Charge 4.0. ASUS has put the charger’s IC inside the charger rather than inside the phone to keep the phone cool when charging.

The ROG Phone has a specially designed 3D vapor cooling chamber that keeps the device from overheating. It also has support for specially designed accessories that attach to the device. One of the accessories is the AeroActive Cooler which is a clip-on cooling fan. An app within the phone allows users to set the fan’s speed or turn it on or off. With the cooler on, the device’s surface temperature can be brought down up by up to 4.7 °C.

There are other accessories such as the Mobile Desktop dock that turns it into a full desktop PC, a gamepad dock, and the TwinView Dock which has an extra screen and a built-in 6,000mAh battery.

The phone also has air triggers on the right side of the device which acts like shoulder buttons when playing games. It also has a special X-Mode that is activated by squeezing the frame of the phone. Once activated, background tasks are stopped and all processing power is channeled to the game.

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Xiaomi will give out 666 units of the Mi Band 3 NFC Limited Commemorative Edition FREE

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 12, 2018

Since the Mi Band 3 was launched on May 31 by Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi, the NFC version has been elusive. However, the company yesterday announced that the Mi Band 3 NFC edition would go on sale on September 19 with a 199 yuan (~$29) price tag. Xiaomi also disclosed that the sale of its Mi Band models right from inception has exceeded 50 million units.

Xiaomi has now revealed that a Mi Band 3 NFC Limited Commemorative Edition would also be released on September 19. The new version is a limited edition which would be given out free to fans of the brand. Xiaomi disclosed it only manufactured 666units, each of them having an identification number ranging from 001-666. This may sound kind of creepy to some but in China, 666 can mean “everything goes smoothly”. It is usually associated with luck.

As for the design, the buckle ring of the new commemorative edition has a laser engraved pattern with NFC written as well as the assigned number of the customised unit. The device also comes with a Maple leaf red coloured wristband. The details also include a customised packaging box.

Apart from the customisation on the design, the model is the same as the NFC edition. As a reminder, the NFC edition carries support for contactless payments through Mi Pay, which is the official mobile payments service from Xiaomi. Apart from supporting contactless payment PoS terminals enabled with NFC, the Mi Band 3 NFC version will support city bus card payments in as many as 167 cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Suzhou, Hefei, Xi’an, and Jilin among others in China. Other features of the regular Mi Band 3 and the NFC edition align, such as a 0.78-inch Curved OLED screen with a 128×80 pixels resolution. The device offers a battery life of up to 20 days with normal usage. You also get water resistance, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, steps counter, sedentary reminder, call and message notification. The device also comes with weather forecast feature and alarm clock.

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Purported Huawei Mate 20 Pro surfaces in real skin to tease front design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 12, 2018

Recent leaks of the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 Pro have revealed that it will be sporting a wider notch and a curved display. A leaked image of the alleged Mate 20 Pro has surfaced on Weibo today to reveal its front design.

The leaked image shows that the display of the Mate 20 Pro is curved towards its right and left edges. Except for the upper bezel of the phone that features a thick notch, the remaining bezels are quite thin. Rumors have it that the handset could be equipped with a massive AMOLED screen of 6.9 inches. The screen is expected to be embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Mate 20 Pro is rumored to arrive with 3D structured light module for scanning the face of the user in 3D like Apple’s Face ID. The large notch could be housing the 3D facing scanning module that may include a 24-megapixel front-facing camera. It is speculated that the notched display of the Mate 20 Pro will offer an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 and it would be supporting Quad HD+ resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels like the LG G7 ThinQ phone.

Previous reports have revealed that the Mate 20 Pro could be equipped with a squared shaped camera module that will be housing triple camera sensors and an LED flash. The Kirin 980 SoC will be present under the hood of the Mate 20 Pro. It is expected to arrive with a 4,200mAh battery.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro leaked photos, renders to reveal front and rear design

The authenticity of the above image is yet to be confirmed. Hence, it is advisable to take this report with grain of salt. Huawei will be announcing the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro on Oct. 16 in London. It is also rumored to be debut Mate 20 Porsche Design smartphone alongside Mate 20 duo.

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Alleged Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 leaked panel spotted; Hints redesigned front appearance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 12, 2018

In the previous month, Xiaomi president Lin Bin has already revealed the slider design of the upcoming Mi MIX 3 smartphone. Also, a subsequent leak had also revealed the manual slider design in a leaked video. Today, a new image of the front panel of the Mi MIX 3 has surfaced on Weibo today to reveal its redesigned appeal.

The Mi MIX 2S that was unveiled earlier this year sported improved specs. However, its design was similar to the Mi MIX 2 that was announced last year. The official Mi MIX 3 render has revealed that it will be arriving with an improved design. The image of the Mi MIX 3 front panel that has appeared today shows that its top and side bezels are quite thin. This indicates that the Mi MIX 3 will be ofering higher screen-to-body ratio than its predecessor model.

The official image of the Mi MIX 3 had revealed that it does not feature a front-facing camera on its bottom bezel. The image of the Mi MIX 3’s front panel show that it has a slimmer bottom bezel compared to the Mi MIX 2S mainly since the selfie camera is no longer present on it.

The leaked video of the alleged prototype of the Mi MIX 3 phone had revealed that components such as earpiece and the necessary sensor for 3D face scanning are placed on its slider. The video revealed that front panel of the phone features a subtle cutout on the top bezel. However, the leaked image showing the front panel of Mi MIX 3 seems has an uneven cutout.

Read More: [Update: confirmed by Xiaomi teaser video] Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth gradient version leaked in an image

Rumors have it that the Mi MIX 3 could be also equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The handset is slated to debut in October, but the exact launch date is not known. Xiaomi is currently busy with releasing teasers for the Mi 8 Youth Edition phone that is slated to go official on Sept. 19. The company may start teasing the features of Mi MIX 3 after the launch of Mi 8 Youth Edition.

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Samsung opens world’s largest mobile experience centre in Bengaluru, India

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Jeet

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Sep 12, 2018

Samsung has opened the world’s largest mobile experience centre at Opera House on Brigade Road in Bengaluru, India. The Opera House, which has been renovated and restored, will bring together technology, lifestyle, and innovation to offer unique experiences to people.

The experience centre of Samsung, named Samsung Opera House, will showcase various products and provide product experiences, built around Samsung’s philosophy of Discover Tomorrow Today. It also includes transformative technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Commenting on this development, H.C. Hong, President and CEO, Samsung SouthWest Asia, said:

Noida got the world’s largest mobile factory and now Bengaluru has got the world’s largest mobile experience centre. Samsung has taken a leap from ‘make in India to make for India’ and now ‘make for the world’. We have curated never seen before experiences that will excite people of all age groups alike.

It houses the entire range of Samsung electronics, from smartphones, tablets, televisions, audio equipment, and consumer electronics. A VR zone lets consumer experience the Galaxy VR devices which enables users to experience 4D Sway Chair or the Whiplash Pulsar 4D chair that makes 360 degrees three-dimensional movements.

There’s a home theater zone that lets customers watch movies, provided they book a slot ahead of time. There’ll also be a 24-feet wall that features all the mobile accessories, including cases, covers and power banks.

The company will also showcase QLED TV, Smart TVs, The Frame, and Family Hub Refrigerators. The Home Appliance zone will have a kitchen set up where a chef will provide live cooking demonstrations using Samsung smart ovens.

Samsung Opera House is aiming to become the innovations, lifestyle, entertainment and culture hub of Bengaluru with events being organized around fitness, photography, gaming, music, movies, food, stand-up comedy, technology and startups at the sprawling plaza area, round the year.

Along with this world’s largest mobile experience centre, the South Korean giant has also opened the world’s largest mobile factory in India earlier this year, located in Noida. The company currently has two manufacturing facilities, five R&D centres and one design centre in India.

Huami’s new smartwatch details, retail box and pricing leaked; Can detect heart-related problems

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 12, 2018

It is just five days and some hours before Xiaomi’s Mi Band maker, Huami launch event which is scheduled for September 17. It has now been confirmed that the product the company will launch is a smartwatch. Since the launch of the wearable device will coincide with Huami’s third anniversary we expect it to be a flagship product. The rumour mills have been kept buzzing today as some interesting details of the smartwatch have emerged. The retail box, price tag in China and a sketch of the watch also joins in leaking out.

Huami’s founder and CEO, Huang Wang is the source of the details about the device. In a Weibo post published today, the CEO disclosed that the company’s R&D team has made striking breakthroughs in 24-hour real-time monitoring of cardiac health problems such as Arrhythmia, including Atrial Fibrillation. This is achieved through AI technology and new high-precision optical sensors developed independently. Huang also hinted that Apple was going to likely announce the same feature on the Apple Watch during its launch event tonight. That perhaps explains why the feature wasn’t kept as a surprise until the launch of the product. The company would not want to be accused of copying Apple.

Further, the retail box of the smartwatch also appeared online alongside its pricing. The device comes with an all-white packaging box that has the company’s logo at the top. The name Amazfit X is also inscribed but we can’t make out the Chinese texts at the end. It is possible the device will be called Amazfit X. The leak also suggests it would come with a 1,599 yuan (~$232) price tag. At this price, we expect nothing less than a well-studded, sleek smartwatch.

Also spotted online is a ketch said to be of the Amazfit smartwatch. The sketch points to a round watch face and the absence of buttons at the side. There is just a button which may be the power button just like on the sleek Amazfit Pace. On the watch face if one of the sketches, is the microphone icon. This could mean the device would come with a built-in microphone and perhaps speaker. With such features, we could be looking at smartwatch with GSM or even LTE features among others. We expect the smartwatch to pack several other features found on high-end smartwatches.

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EXCLUSIVE: Leaked OnePlus 6T case images reveal rear design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 12, 2018

The OnePlus 6T smartphone is coming and rumors surrounding it claim that it will be sporting a design that is very similar to the OPPO R17. Today, GizmoChina brings to you exclusive images of the black colored TPU case for the upcoming OnePlus 6T. The appearance of the case serves as another proof that the OP6T will borrow its design from the OPPO R17.

The OPPO R17 and R17 Pro smartphones were unveiled in the previous month. Both the handsets are equipped with in-screen fingerprint reader. The R17 features a vertical dual camera setup whereas the R17 is fitted with a vertical triple lens setup which includes dual cameras and a 3D TOF stereo camera for AR. The black TPU case of the OnePlus 6T shows that the rear design of the phone is quite similar to OPPO R17. The cutout for the rear camera does not seem to be big enough to accommodate to the triple lens system available on the OPPO R17 Pro. Below the cutout for the vertical dual camera setup, there is a pill-shaped cutout for the LED flash.

The right side of the case shows that the OnePlus 6T features cutouts for Alert Slider and power key. The volume rocker will stay on the left side of the OP6T. The bottom side of the case shows that it features cutouts for 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port and external speaker.

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Leaked images of the retail box of the OnePlus 6T that had surfaced around a week ago shows that it will be arriving with the new waterdrop style notch. It is speculated that the OP6T could be the first phone from the company to arrive with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. There is no news available on the internals of the phone. It is likely to borrow most of its specs from the OnePlus 6 smartphone. Hence, it is rumored to arrive with AMOLED display, Snapdragon 845, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The Chinese manufacturer is also likely to debut the Bullet Wireless V2 alongside the OnePlus 6T as it recently received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. Just as the OnePlus 5T was made official in November, the OnePlus 6T may arrive in the same month this year.

Giveaway – Win a Hashbay ACIL Wireless Earbuds

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Cheky Zhu

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Sep 12, 2018

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OnePlus 6 receiving Android Pie-based OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update; All you need to know

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 12, 2018

OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update based on the Android 9.0 Pie is now available via OTA and direct download. It brings various new improvements and stability fixes along with the camera optimisations. Amid the rumors of OnePlus 6T, the Chinese company is working on the software updates for the old devices. The OxygenOS Open Beta first was released on September 3rd, and within the week, they have made Open Beta 2 available for the OnePlus 6.

OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta 2 Changes

The new version of the OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta 2 has added improvements like better WiFi stability and less background power consumption with increased battery standby time. Further, camera app has been improved with optimised images captured from the front camera. OnePlus has done some design changes, they have added new UI for verification codes like OTP and added volume settings shortcut under the volume panel.

Apart from these changes, some bug fixes are also added that were mentioned by users in the community forums. OnePlus has fixed the touch latency issues while scrolling in the latest build. Still, third-party apps issue remains as OnePlus hasn’t submitted the beta ROM’s build fingerprint for certification with Google.

Here’s the official changelog:

System

Improved stability for Wi-Fi connection

Optimized background power consumption control

Optimization for the pocket mode to reduce accidental touches

Launcher

Optimized multi-tasking UI

Camera

Optimized image quality for the front camera

Known Issues

Third-Party Apps

Some applications may not function as expected when running on this beta version

Google Pay service is not working

Users who are already using the OxygenOS beta version will receive an update via OTA. Otherwise, there’s also a way to directly download the update and install it using our guide on how to install OxygenOS Beta on OnePlus 6.

Last week, they announced the first OxygenOS beta for OnePlus 6 with new User Interface based on Android P. There were many navigation and system improvements. It integrated OnePlus customisation features with the adjustable settings. Now, users can customise the color accent using the adjustable color palette.

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We hope in the upcoming few days, OnePlus will release the stable build of OxygenOS for OnePlus 6.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Arctic Silver could be coming soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 12, 2018

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 that was unveiled in the previous month has been selling in colors like Midnight Black, Lavender Purple, Metallic Copper and Ocean Blue. New leak reveals that the Galaxy Note 9 would be also available in a new silver color. A leaked photo of the said variant has also surfaced to confirm on its existence.

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus from 2017 were made available in Arctic Silver color. Hence, it appears that Samsung may advertise the silver edition of the Galaxy Note 9 as Arctic Silver. It is speculated that the first market to receive the Arctic Silver variant could be the U.S.

Since Samsung is selling the different color variants of the Galaxy Note 9 with match S Pen. Hence, the Arctic Silver Note 9 will be available with silver colored S Pen which can be also seen in the image below. There is no confirmation on the other markets that will be receiving the Arctic Silver Galaxy Note 9.

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The Galaxy Note 9 is the latest flagship phone from Samsung that features 6.4-inch S-AMOLED screen with Infinity Display design. The screen carries support for Quad HD+ resolution and it is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The Snapdragon 845 powers the U.S. model of the Note 9 whereas the Exynos 9810 chipset variant is available in the rest of the market.

The Note 9 comes in two models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. The back panel of the smartphone features a pair of 12-megapixel snappers and there is a selfie camera of 8-megapixel present on the front. It receives power from 4,000mAh battery. The phablet is preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS overlaid with Samsung Experience UX.

What do you think about the appearance of the Arctic Silver Galaxy Note 9? Let us know your views by posting your comments below.

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Get Big Discounts On Xiaomi Laptop And iHaper C002 7-in-1 USB-C Hub On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 12, 2018

If you’re in the market for a high-end laptop that won’t set you back a pretty penny, you may want to take a gander at the Xiaomi Laptop. While it usually carries a steep price tag, the Chinese electronics giant is offering the feature-laden laptop at a discounted price on GearBest.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of money on the laptop’s already lowered price at the time of checking out. Thanks to a noteworthy 23% reduction in its retail price, the Xiaomi-branded laptop is currently available at a discounted price of $678.99.

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How to download and install Android Pie 9.0 Beta on OnePlus 6

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 12, 2018

OnePlus always take care of their devices by providing time-to-time updates. Talking about OnePlus 6, it carries high-end specs and is confirmed to get Android Pie 9.0 very soon. Users who want to install the Android Pie 9.0 before anyone else on their OnePlus 6 devices, can follow this guide. We will be showing you how to install Android Pie 9.0 Beta on the OnePlus 6.

OnePlus 6 launched few months ago, carries Snapdragon 845 with 6/8GB of RAM and 64/128/256 GB of storage variants. It packs 6.28 inches full view display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and for protection, it uses Gorilla Glass 5. Further, it holds dual 16MP+20MP Camera with OIS + EIS on the rear side. In the front side, OnePlus has added 16MP Sony IMX 519 sensor with 1.22μm pixels and 3300 mAh battery is also present. It supports Dash charging which can charge your device upto 60% in just 30 minutes.

Well, before moving ahead to install the Android Pie 9.0 beta on your OnePlus 6 make sure to backup the data on your device. As the the beta builds are not stable and it may lead to loss of data. Usually in beta builds, there are lot of bugs and you will not get smooth functionality as on the stable build. Still, if you want to install the Android Pie 9.0 beta on OnePlus 6 then follow the guide below.

Install Android Pie 9.0 beta on OnePlus 6

Prerequisites:

The phone should be on the latest OxygenOS version. Rooted Android phone is not compatible with the Android 9.0 Pie beta build from OnePlus.
Download the OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta ROM on your device.
Phone should be charged above 60% with stable internet connection.

Download OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta ROM

Users can download the OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta by heading to the download page from here on your computer or directly from your device.
You will find the ROM in the “ROM Downloads” section below the OnePlus 6.
Get the OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta ROM from the “Download” button.

Steps to install Android Pie 9.0 beta on OnePlus 6

Please be careful while following the steps below.

Download the OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Open Beta ROM from the above section.
Then, transfer the file to your OnePlus 6 if you downloaded on any other device. You can transfer it by installing the Android Transfer Program or by any other method.
After transferring, make sure the ROM file is present in the internal storage’s root directly. If not, you can move the file from the folder in the File Manager to the root directory of your device’s Internal Storage.
After transferring and moving the ROM file to right place. You need to head over to Settings > System updates, then select three vertical dot on the top-right of the screen.
Select Local upgrade option and find the file in the storage, and tap on Install.
Select immediately upgrade, and system will upgrade to 100%.
You have to reboot the device for the completion.
Hurray !! you will be greeted by Android P after reboot.

Your device is running on the latest Android P OxygenOS build. It is a beta build and will get OTA update of the future updates. You also need not to worry about the stable build, as it will be updated via the usual updating process to the stable build once the update arrives.