Meizu apologizes for Meizu 16 series delivery delay

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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.

Read More: OnePlus announces “Crackables” contest, begins September 18

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.

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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.

Read More: ZTE Axon 9 Pro vs OnePlus 6 vs Xiaomi Mi 8: Specs Comparison

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.

Read More: Samsung to soon introduce gradient color option for the Galaxy A9 Star

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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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.

But if you’re not willing to spend that kind of money on a laptop, you can use coupon code GB-TAXMNEW01 to get an additional $19 off. This will help you bring your grand total further down to just $659.99. You need to apply the coupon before you click on ‘Place Your Order’ to avail this coupon discount.

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Featuring 7 ports for different devices, the iHaper C002 7-in-1 USB-C hub helps you carry out charging and storage space expansion without breaking much of a sweat. Furthermore, the 3 USB-A 3.0 ports facilitate data transfer at an impressive speed of up to 5Gbps.

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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.

Check Out Banggood’s Tech Special Event; Get Up To $79 Off!

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 12, 2018

Looks like tech buffs are in for a treat. Banggood is giving techies something to cheer about in the form of an opportunity to save up to $70 on a wide selection of smart devices and various accessories. In a bid to expedite the search process, all products have been divided into various categories.

The first category dubbed, ‘It’s all screen’ features the well-received UMIDIGI Z2 Pro and the Armor 5 smartphones. More importantly, the Z2 Pro which usually carries a $359.99 price tag is currently available at a lowered price of $249.99.

The Armor 5, on the other hand, is up for grabs at a heavily discounted price of $189.99. It usually carries a $249.99 price tag.

If you’re interested in accessorizing your phone without emptying your pocket, you might want to take a gander at the next category called ‘Phone Accessories.’ The category includes wireless fast charging pad, tripod selfie stick, charging data cable and lots more.

Under the ‘Upgraded Pad’ section, you can avail 6% off on the Teclast M20 Tablet, which sells for $169.99. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy this feature-laden tablet at a dropped price of just $159.99.
Alternatively, you can go for the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 which carries a discounted price of $259.99. It is worth noting this Xiaomi branded tablet PC would normally set you back $279.99.

The promotion also features heavily discounted accessories for pads. You can even save a considerable amount of money on the Zeblaze Crystal 2 and Zeblaze Plug smartwatches under the category called ‘A Watch is Enough.’

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discounts, you can avail significant discounts on watch accessories, wireless chargers, and other accessories by heading straight to this link. Note that the promotion is slated to end on September 19th.

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Huawei Maimang 7 powered by Kirin 710 SoC launched in China for 2,399 Yuan ($349)

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Jeet

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Sep 12, 2018

As promised, Huawei has today announced a new mid-range smartphone in the Chinese market — Huawei Maimang 7. This is the same smartphone that was recently launched in the UK as the Huawei Mate 20 Lite.

The phone boasts a 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 2.5D curved glass, and a pixel density of 409ppi. Huawei has opted to offer a notched display, resulting in a higher screen-to-body ratio of 81 percent, compared to the 76.5 percent in its predecessor.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own Kirin 710 octa-core processor, coupled with Mali-G51 MP4 GPU. This is Huawei’s first 12nm chipset which should offer a significant improvement in power consumption and performance compared to the 16nm Kirin 659.

The chipset consists of four Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.7GHz. The GPU is an ARM Mali G5 which is said to be 1.3 times better than that of the Kirin 659 and 1x more energy efficient.

The Huawei Maimang 7 packs 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and also supports microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 256GB. The phone is running Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the EMUI 8.2 custom interface.

It flaunts a dual-camera setup on the back side, featuring a 20-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor for depth sensing. There’s also a dual-camera setup on the front side, consisting of a 24-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor.

The camera on the phone comes with AI-powered features such as scene recognition, smart photo composition guide, among others. The front-facing camera also supports the Face Unlock feature.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C. The device also comes with the GPU Turbo technology that enhances the phone’s performance. The phone is fuelled by a 3,750mAh battery and support fast charging technology.

The Huawei Maimang 7 comes in three color options — Black, Blue, and Gold and is priced at 2,399 yuan, which roughly converts to $349. Currently available for pre-order, the phone will be available for purchase in China from 15 September.

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

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 12, 2018

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth is all set for launch on September 19 at an event in Chengdu. Xiaomi is bringing some new colors for the device, a gradient color version has leaked on Weibo. Already, the device has been spotted in pure white color at TENNA. It means there would be a gradient color variant along with the usual solid colors. The gradient back consists of bright yellow and pink colors as seen in the image below. It seems to be the same gradient version which was seen in the hands of Kris Wu.

It’s a good news for those who were looking for a gradient color option in the upcoming Mi 8 Youth. It seems, all other features and specs are same in the Mi 8 Youth gradient edition.

Update: The leaked Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth gradient edition has been confirmed by Xiaomi. They have posted a teaser video consisting the same gradient color. Also, it will give a better option for girls to choose the Mi 8 Youth gradient color variant.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Specs

In other specs, it includes 6.26 inch display having 2280×1080 resolution with an aspect ratio of 19:9. It measures 156.4×75.8×7.5mm and have 3250 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 compatibility. The back glass body features a fingerprint sensor with a dual camera of 12+ 12 megapixel sensors. It is powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC (eight core 2.2GHz ) coupled with 4/6/8 GB RAM having 32/64/128 GB of internal storage. It will run on Android 8.1 out of the box with a support of 4K video recording via its camera.

The device is particularly developed for the youth by taking care of their needs. It is going to be made available for the price of 1999 Yuan (~$290) in China.

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Google’s October 9 event will now hold in Paris! Or wait, that’s the Europe launch

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 12, 2018

Google first threw a surprised last week when it announced that its much-anticipated launch event will hold on October 9 in New York instead of the traditional venue which is San Francisco. The company has thrown up yet another surprise by sending out invitations for another launch event holding on the same October 9 but in Paris.

From the look of things, both launch event will run simultaneously in Paris and New York. The New York launch will signify the unveiling of the flagship Pixel 3/3XL and other products for the North America market, On the other hand, the event in Paris means Google is going all out to release the new models in Europe at this same time. This indicates the company is planning to aggressively market the smartphones on the continent.

Apart from the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, Google is also expected to unveil a Google Home hardware as well as Pixelbook 2 with its bezels reduced. The company may also expand the reach of its existing product range in Europe during the Paris launch.

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Preorder Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Smartphone At A Dropped Price On Banggood [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 12, 2018

Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, Xiaomi’s recently launched Pocophone F1 smartphone became an instant hit among smartphone lovers. If the handset’s steep price tag has been stopping you from buying the well-received phone, we got good news for you.

The Chinese electronics giant renowned for designing awe-inspiring smartphones is offering two popular versions of the Pocophone F1 smartphone on Banggood. We’ll not only shed light on the phone’s awe-inspiring features but also show how you can save a considerable amount of more money during the check out process.

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

A big 6.18 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen which boasts a 1080 x 2246 pixels screen resolution makes the Pocophone F1 an irresistible smartphone. With Snapdragon 845 Octa-core processor, under the hood, this version offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Both black and blue color versions carry a $349.99 price tag but if you’re on a tight budget, you can use coupon code 9BGF164GB to get a $20 off before proceeding to checkout. This will reduce your grand total to just $329.99. In order to use the coupon before it expires, simply visit this link.

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

Alternatively, you can preorder a slightly larger version which comes with 6GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of onboard storage if you’re willing to shell out $385.99. Moreover, you can choose between blue and black-tinted variants.

You can save $42 by using coupon code 9BGF1128IT before your place your order. As a result, your grand total decreases to just $343.99. You can follow this link to take advantage of the coupon and get a considerable discount.

The Pocophone F1 sports a 6.18 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels. It is housed in an eye-catching glass and plastic body and comes with a Corning Gorilla Glass for added protection.

On the photography front, the phone houses a 12MP+5MP dual camera setup on the back and a 20MP front shooter. It runs on MIUI 9-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a robust 4000mAh battery.

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