Quad Camera-sporting Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is heading to China

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Oct 12, 2018

Samsung made a symbolic statement of intent with the launch of the Galaxy A9 (2018) packing a quad-camera setup at the rear. The Galaxy A9 (2018) is the first smartphone to have such a setup and it isn’t even a flagship device. Even though the cameras look like an overkill, it sure is a fitting way to rejig the company’s declining mid-range and budget lineup. One market where Samsung plans to overhaul its midrange and budget offerings is the Chinese market. Samsung has seen its market share fall drastically over the years as a result of the rise of local brands like Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo who offer premium models at affordable prices.

Indeed, the Korean tech giant has disclosed that the Galaxy A9 will be hitting China soon apparently in a bid to improve its market shares. A poster teasing the launch has been released but unfortunately, the exact date is yet to be disclosed. A date for the China launch will likely be released in the coming days.

The Galaxy A9 (2018) looks interesting for a midrange model, all thanks to a sleek design and the four cameras at the rear. The device features a glass back which houses the cameras and fingerprints scanner. The four cameras include an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 120-degree field of view at the top. This is followed by a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. It offers 2x optical zoom. The third sensor is a 24-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture. Finally, there is a 5-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture that adds depth to the captured images follows the main sensor. We’ll have to wait for the reviews to see how the camera fares. We hope DXOMark will give us a review because it will be devoted to the rear camera setup. The Galaxy A9 (2018) also sports a mammoth 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2220×1080 pixel and screen aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The device is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660AIE processor paired with 6GB of memory and 128GB of internal storage. Samsung will launch an 8GB RAM version in some markets and China will likely be one of them. At 599 euros (4,800 yuan), though, Samsung still does not have the price going for it. Mind you, it is powered by last year’s Snapdragon 660 chipset.

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OnePlus 6T Geekbench listing reveals it will come with Android Pie

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 12, 2018

The OnePlus 6T will launch in about two weeks. OnePlus has already confirmed a bunch of key features of the phone but there are still more we do not know yet. There is a chance some if not all of these unknown details will become public knowledge before the launch date. Take for example this Geekbench result of the phone that reveals an important detail.

The OnePlus 6T was benchmarked as the FS FS P8801. The result confirms the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor and will have 8GB of RAM. There will also be a 6GB RAM variant as is the tradition with OnePlus phones.

The above details are not new though. The big info in the benchmark result is the version of Android the phone is running which is Android 9 Pie. This is actually a big deal because it is the first time a OnePlus’ T-device will be running the latest version of Android out of the box.

The OnePlus 3T for example launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow even though Android 7.0 Nougat was already official. The OnePlus 5T also ran Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box even though Google had already released Android Oreo. So you see why this is a big deal?

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Xiaomi MIJIA Walkie Talkie 1S launched with more features but same 249 yuan ($36) price tag

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Jed John Ikoba

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Updated Oct 19, 2018

Xiaomi has officially announced the arrival of a new walkie-talkie device under the MIJIA brand. The Xiaomi MIJIA Walkie Talkie 1S, as it is called, takes over from the Mijia Walkie-Talkie that was launched in March last year. The first-gen MIJIA Walkie-Talkie was well received when it went on sale and even cornered the Good Design Award for 2017 for its sleek quality build. The device was available in white and blue and boasts of up to 8 days standby time.

The new MIJIA Walkie-Talkie 1S comes with a lighter and thinner design and the performance is more powerful. It is also portable and now comes with a clip at the back. It also comes with a 3W transmission power which means the range is extended. This model offers up to 5 days long standby time. Just like the first-gen walkie-talkie, it also comes with FM Radio so apart from communication, you also get entertained. It supports azimuth sharing.

The MIJIA Walkie-Talkie will go on sale on October 16 simultaneous on Mi Mall, Mi Home, Jingdong (JD.com), Tmall, Suning and other channels. It is also available in White and Blue colours.

HMD Global sends out detailed invite and lots of teasers for October 16 launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 12, 2018

Just as we reported, HMD Global didn’t announce the Nokia 7.1 Plus yesterday, instead, we got the Nokia 3.1 Plus. However, there is one more Nokia event holding in China on October 16 and there is a high chance the Nokia X7 (Nokia 7.1 Plus) will be announced there.

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HMD Global has sent out a series of invites that reveal details such as the venue and time of the launch. They have also released a bunch of posters that tease some features of the phone.

The invite says the event is for a new Nokia phone among their 2018 Autumn release. It will hold at the popular jazz club, Blue Note, which is located at No. 23, East Qianmen Street, Beijing. The event will begin at 1600hrs local time.

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The teaser poster, on the other hand, confirm the phone will have a Snapdragon processor, an AI camera features with automatic scene detection, stereo speakers at the bottom, and a USB Type-C port. Don’t be bothered about the lack of an audio jack at the bottom of the phone, it is most likely at the top of the phone just like the Nokia 7 Plus.

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ZTE Axon 9 Pro releasing on Oct 16, Pricing is stunning – 3999 yuan ($578) for 8GB+256GB!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 12, 2018

ZTE has finally revealed the pricing and release date for the Axon 9 Pro for the Chinese market. The device will be on sale at 10 AM on October 16 and will have a price of 3,999 yuan ($578). Interestingly, the price tag is for the topmost 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.

The AXON 9 Pro features a 6.21-inch notch screen design with a resolution of 2248×1080pixels with a screen aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The premium design includes a glass back panel. The device is equipped with a vertical dual rear camera setup as well as a rear fingerprint sensor. The device packs a Snapdragon 845 chipset and is available in 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.

As stated earlier, there is equally an 8GB + 256GB storage variant which is on reservation on ZTE Mall. The 3999 yuan ($578) price tag is dope for an 8GB RAM device teaming up with 256GB of storage. This is even cheaper than the price of the 6GB+128GB variant which comes with a price tag of 649 euros (~$757, 5201 yuan) in Europe. Unfortunately, this super price tag will only be available in China. Hopefully, the device will also hit India with a competitive price tag.

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POCO F1 coming to Offline Mi Home Stores from October 13, Will be Slightly Costlier

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Joel Joseph

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Oct 12, 2018

POCO F1 is one of the cheapest Snapdragon 845 smartphone that you can find in the market right now and starting tomorrow, the phone will be a lot easier to purchase for customers. POCO India has just announced that their flagship will be available to purchase across Mi Home stores in India starting tomorrow. Apart from the Mi Home stores, the POCO F1 is also going to be available via Xiaomi’s offline partner stores starting Wednesday, October 17.

This move was expected since the POCO F1 recently went on open sale via Mi.com as well as Flipkart.com. As the POCO F1 stocks have become relatively stable, it makes sense for the company to make the phone available to offline customers too, which still account for a major chunk of the Indian smartphone market.

Note that POCO F1 will be slightly costlier in offline stores. We don’t have an official figure yet but the slight increase in price is to offset the additional operational costs incurred in retail stores. The company has also not revealed whether all the variants and colors will be up for sale via its Mi Store. We’ll have to wait until tomorrow for more details.

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To recap, the POCO F1 comes with Snapdragon 845 and 8GB RAM with LiquidCool technology. The phone has one of the best price to specs ratio in the market which makes it a good purchase option during the Diwali festival season in India.

In related news, the Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart has already teased the POCO F2 model. You can read more about it from here.

Chinese iPhone users’ Apple IDs compromised in a game scam

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 12, 2018

Apple iPhones are considered as the most secure and safest smartphones, but still, some loopholes can trick users into a scam. Similarly, in a recent event that has happened with the iPhone users in China, hackers compromised their Apple IDs. Some iPhone users are complaining about unauthorized purchases of thousand dollars being made on the Apple App Store.

These unauthorized purchases are generated from game apps in China. From past one month, many users have complained regarding these kinds of thefts. A man in the southeast China got hit with the bill of 3000 Yuan (~$432) after his Apple ID was used to buy several games. Even, a college-going student Li got duped of 648 Yuan (~$93) with her new Apple ID. Here’s the response she received from support, “Apple’s customer service said they can do nothing about it.” Surprisingly, Apple authorities denied any refund for some users.

Currently, there’s no concrete information about how the whole scam is working, but it’s expected to be originated from easy pay code scans. In an official statement, Apple said that affected accounts might have exposed when they scanned scam Quick Response (QR) Codes.

Apple has conveyed a message to users to shut the function as soon as possible and use passcodes to authenticate payments.

Overall, around 700 people have been affected and only a few have received the refunds. Others are still waiting or got denied for any reimbursements.

Apple ID is an important part of the iOS ecosystem, it is used to authenticate a person’s identity and is used while purchasing apps, and for using various iPhone services.

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We think Apple should alleviate these frauds by adding some more authentication steps. Even users should be aware of these kinds of scams and use precautionary methods while performing any payment request.

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Samsung W2019 images appear on TENAA to reveal design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 12, 2018

Samsung had launched W2018 Android flip phone with flagship specs last year in December. Recent reports have revealed that the South Korean company is prepping up to launch W2019 flip phone by the end of this year. The W2019 that has a model number of SM-W2019 was recently spotted on the website of WFA Alliance. Today, the images of the phone have appeared on TENAA which indicates that its arrival is getting closer.

The TENAA images showcases the flip phone design of the Samsung W2019. The above image shows the front and rear sides of the smartphone. The front side of the W2019 features its main display. The back panel of the phone is equipped with a horizontal dual camera setup along with its LED flash. The W2018 smartphone features a single camera on its rear.

Flip opening the smartphone reveals its second display. Above the internal screen is an earpiece and a selfie camera. The other half features a directional pad and a numeric keypad. The overall design of the phone is not very different from its predecessor.

Previous reports have claimed that the Samsung SM-W2019 is codenamed as Lykan. The W2019 flip phone has bagged couple of certifications in the past few days. It has been certified by MIIT (first spotted by MySmartPrice) in China and its images have also surfaced on TENAA. According to another website, the handset has also bagged Bluetooth SIG approval. The Bluetooth approval of W2019 has revealed that it is equipped with Bluetooth 4.2.

Read More: Samsung foldable phone will transform from tablet to phone, can fit in your pocket

The Samsung W2018 from last year is powered by Snapdragon 835 and 6 GB of RAM. Rumors surrounding the Samsung W2019 claim that it could be equipped with Snapdragon 845. Now that the South Korean company has launched two smartphones such as the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy A9 (2018) with 8 GB of RAM, it is likely that the upcoming Samsung W2019 may also arrive in 8 GB RAM edition.

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Meizu to launch five new products including Meizu 16th and Meizu C9 in Indonesia

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 12, 2018

Meizu makes really great phones but one of the biggest complaints people have is how a lot of their products are not officially released outside China unlike its competitors Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo etc. This wasn’t always the case but it appears it is planning on making its way back to one of its old markets – Indonesia.

Meizu’s digital marketing manager Pipit Sri Puspita, said they will be launching five new products next week. These new products include three phones and two earphones. The phones are the flagship Meizu 16th which will be priced above Rp. 6 million, the Meizu M6T expected to sell for under Rp. 2 million, and a new entry-level phone called the Meizu C9. The Meizu C9 is expected to be priced under Rp. 1.5 million.

For the earphones, Meizu will launch the EP52 Lite. It was first announced alongside the Meizu X8, Meizu V8 duo, and Meizu 16X last month. It will also launch the Meizu POP wireless earbuds. There is no info on the expected retail price tags for both earphones yet.

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Xiaomi sells over 2.5 million smartphones in India in less than two and half days

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 12, 2018

Xiaomi‘s popularity in India continues to soar and that is evident in the ongoing Big Billion Days promo on Flipkart, Amazon’s Great India sales and mi.com’s Mi Super Sale. Records released by Xiaomi show that the company has sold over 2.5 million Xiaomi devices in less than two and a half days. The company achieved this milestone between 12 PM on 9th October and 7 PM on October 11.

This is the first time Xiaomi is recording such massive sales apparently in India within such a short period. Last year’s smartphone sales were just 1 million with the first two days of the festive sales. Apart from smartphones other Xiaomi devices such as LED TVs, the latest Mi Band 3, Mi Power Banks, Mi Earphones, Mi Routers and other Mi ecosystem and accessory products also created record sales in their categories. In addition, Xiaomi sold over 100,000 Mi LED TVs and over 400,000 Mi Ecosystem products and accessories, which also marks the highest number of Mi LED TVs Xiaomi has sold in the mentioned period.

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Further, Xiaomi products also shattered several records on Amazon India. The budget Redmi 6A was the company’s best-selling product in all categories on Amazon India. Interestingly, all top ten bestselling smartphones on Amazon India were Xiaomi phones. In addition, the Mi LED TV was the number one bestseller in the TV category while the Mi Band 3 which made its debut recently in India emerged as the bestseller in the wearable category. In the power bank category, the Mi Power Bank was the number one bestseller and the Mi Air Purifier 2S came top in the air purifier category. Despite the avalanche of home security gadgets in the market, the Mi Home Security Camera was the best-selling device in that category.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro massive leak reveals full specifications and pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 12, 2018

Well-known industry expert Roland Quandt has shared plenty of details of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro that is scheduled to go official in the coming week. The handset will be arriving with several exciting features such as high-resolution OLED display, under-display fingerprint scanner, powerful chipset and triple rear cameras.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro Specifications and Features

The Mate 20 Pro will be arriving with an OLED display of 6.39 inches. The notched will carry support for Quad HD+ resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels. The display will be slightly rounded at the sides. As mentioned, the display of the Mate 20 Pro will be embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The notch of the phone will be packed with an earpiece and 24-megapixel front-facing camera along with Vertical Surface Emitting Laser (VSEL) for 3D face unlock.

The back panel of the phone features Leica engineered triple cameras placed inside a square-shaped module. It will include f/1.8 aperture 40-megapixel primary sensor. The main sensor will be able to combine four pixels into one through a technology named FusionMind for capturing very impressive shots in dim-light conditions.

The main sensor will be assisted by 20-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture which will carry support for 5x optical zoom. The third sensor is an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens that replaces the monochrome sensor available on Huawei P20 Pro’s triple camera setup. The three camera sensors of the Mate 20 Pro can work together to take ultra-macro shots from a very close distance of 2.5cm. AI will play an important in optimizing photography experience on the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro.

The 7nm Kirin 980 will come equipped with dual NPU unit which can analyze image content with optimized settings. The Mate 20 duo will be able to shooter better night shots wherein software will analyze the images and stabilize them electronically. Depending on the countries where it releases, the Mate 20 Pro will include 6 GB or 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and it may arrive in 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB UFS 2.1 storage choices. The Mate 20 Pro will be equipped with a memory card slot. However, it won’t support microSD card. The handset will carry support for the all new and smaller nanoSD cards of up to 256 GB. Buyers should be aware of the fact that the handset will support only Huawei provided nanoSD cards.

The Mate 20 Pro will include 4,200mAh battery. It will carry support for SuperCharge 2.0 40W fast charging. The rapid charging technology will allow the Mate 20 Pro to gain 70 percent of battery power by charging it for only 30 minutes. The fast charger will be included inside the box package of Mate 20 Pro. The handset will also include support for high-speed wireless charging. Moreover, the device will include support for reverse wireless charging which will allow users to charge Freebuds 2 wirelessly through the phone.

The Mate 20 Pro will be an IP68 certified chassis. It will also include support for LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabi WAN with dual-band support. The power packed Mate 20 Pro measures 8.6mm and weighs 189 grams. The smartphone will be loaded with EMUI 9.0 based Android 9.0 Pie OS.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro pricing leaked for Poland

Huawei Mate 20 Pro Pricing

The base model of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro that features 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of inbuilt storage will be priced at 899 pounds (~$1,190) in the U.K. The 128 GB edition of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 that features 6 GB of RAM is priced at 849 pounds (~$1,125) in the country. The Mate 20 Pro will be coming in four color options such as color gradient Twilight, black, blue and green.

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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone’s leaked video shows RGB lighting effects

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Jeet

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Oct 12, 2018

Earlier this year, Xiaomi launched Black Shark gaming phone as an affordable alternative to the Razer Phone. After Razer announced its second-generation gaming smartphone — Razer Phone 2, Xiaomi is now working on its second-generation gaming phone, dubbed as Black Shark 2.

A couple of the weeks ago, the phone appeared on TENAA, revealing key specifications. Now, a video of the phone has leaked online, which reveals the phone’s design and shows off the cool lighting effects on the device.

The video shows that the phone will come with two light-up bars on each side of the frame, left and right, just below the power button and volume rocker. The leaked video shows breathing lighting effect on the bars, which synchronises with the Black Shark branding on the back.

It also shows that the phone will come with a dual-camera setup on the back and will be placed in the top-center position, same as the original Black Shark phone. Unlike its predecessor, the Black Shark 2 will come with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The TENAA listing of the the upcoming Black Shark 2 reveals that the phone carries model number AWM-A0. It will feature a 5.99-inch 18:9 display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution,DCI-P3 and colour gamut of up to 97 percent. It seems unlikely that the company will offer 120Hz refresh rate similar to what Razer offers on its new gaming phone.

Read More: Black Shark Global Edition shows up on a webpage, will come to Europe very soon

The phone will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor, coupled with Adreno 630 GPU and liquid cooling technology. It will pack 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Further, the phone will drive power from a 4,000mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

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GeekBuying’s Poland Stock Mega Sale Brings Big Discounts On TV Boxes, Mini PCs And More [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 12, 2018

As part of its recently kicked-off promotion dubbed the ‘Poland Stock Mega Sale,’ GeekBuying is offering great discounts on a broad range of well-received TV boxes and Mini PCs.

The Chinese online store is also giving an extra $6 off to buyers whose order value exceeds $100 in the form of coupon code TVBOXPL1. Buyers can get an extra 5% off on the first 20 pieces of all items featured in this promotion simply by applying coupon code TVBOXPL2 while checking out.

The promo has been split into multiple categories in a bid to simplify the search process. Aside from shedding light on a few heavily discounted products, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of more money on each item before proceeding to check out.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Smartphone

The Mi Max 2 became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans after hitting the store shelves in June last year. In order to make this well-received phone available to cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese electronics giant is offering it at a dropped price of $209.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 40% reduction in the phone’s original selling price of $347.53. On top of that, you can apply coupon code XNPDIWNW to get an extra $20 off. This helps you bring your grand total down to only $199.99.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, just follow this link without wasting time. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping at the time of writing.

A5X MAX TV Box

Marketed as one of the first models to come with Rockchip RK3328, the A5X MAX is an irresistible TV box that you can now buy at a reduced price of just $56.99 on GeekBuying. Note that the device usually sells for $89.70 on online and offline stores.
In addition to getting this 36% discount, you can use coupon code JOPMBDLY to save an extra $12 before placing your order. This reduces your already lowered grand total to just $54.99.

You can quickly follow this link to avail the discount since the promo will only be valid for 1 day. Note that the aforesaid coupon is also likely to expire soon.

Vorke V5 Mini PC

If you’re in the market for a cost-effective mini PC, you might want to take a look at the Intel Kabylake 3865U processor-equipped Vorke V5. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, Vorke is now offering its feature-laden V5 mini PC at a lowered price of just $149.99.
This is a 41% reduction in the device’s steep retail price of $253.80. You can use coupon code BVKTMAOP to get an additional $50 off before placing your order. In other words, you can reduce your grand total to just $139.99 with the help of the above-mentioned coupon.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of this discount, all you need to do is to follow this link. The promo is slated to end in 1 day.

Xiaomi HUAMI AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2

While the market is brimming with steeply-priced smartwatches, the feature-laden AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 from Xiaomi’s popular sub-brand HUAMI has gone up for sale carrying a dropped price tag of $169.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 38% discount on the device’s original asking price of $274.99.

You can use coupon code TFBWKTDX in order to save $35 extra. After applying this coupon, the AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 will set you back only $164.99. Click here to take the discount before the promo ends.

Beelink Gemini X55 Mini PC

Based on Gemini Lake desktop processors, the Beelink Gemini X55 is a well-received mini PC that can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $288.99 on GeekBuying. The Gemini X55 usually carries a steep $334.39 price tag, but there’s a 14% discount on the retail price of this well-received mini PC.
If this discount doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code BEELINK10 before clicking on the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button and get an addition $14.45 off. Thanks to the extra discount, you end up paying only $274.54 for the Beelink Gemini X55 Mini PC.

You can follow this link to receive the discount and apply the coupon before it lapses.

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Sony Xperia XZ2 starts receiving Android 9.0 Pie update

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 12, 2018

As per new reports, the Japanese company is rolling out Android 9.0 Pie update on Sony Xperia XZ2. The OTA update is rolling out on many units of the device across the Globe. Earlier, it was expected that Sony will initially launch Android Pie update on Xperia XZ2 Premium, but it seems the Japanese company has some other plans for it.

The Android 9.0 Pie update for Xperia XZ2 weighs around 1 GB in size and includes October security patch. Along with the Android 9.0 Pie features and security fixes, it brings various new changes in the latest build. After the update, your device will get new firmware version of 52.0.A.3.27.

It is currently rolling out on the Xperia XZ2 and not on any other model of the device like XZ2 compact and XZ2 Premium. So, users who own Sony Xperia XZ2 can force the update by heading to the Settings menu. Sometimes, it may take time to reach each and every unit, as the update is rolling out in a phased manner.

Beside Xperia XZ2, Sony has promised to roll out Android 9.0 Pie update on devices such as Xperia XZ2 Premium, Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 compact, Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XA2 Plus, Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra, and XZ2 compact.

Read More: Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact gets a massive $150 price cut on Amazon, now $499!

Before heading for the update make sure you have sufficient storage capacity. You need to be signed into the owner account if you have multiple users on your device. The last but not least is to charge up your device before heading to update your device.

How many of you have already received the Android 9.0 Pie update?

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Motorola releases Android 8.1 Oreo kernel source for Moto G5

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 12, 2018

Motorola always remained a little late in providing the kernel source code for their devices. After, Moto G5 Plus, now Moto G5 kernel source code of Android 8.1 Oreo build is available. So, if you’re the developer of custom ROMs and recoveries, then you can start cooking tweaks for Moto G5. Developers can get the Android 8.1 Oreo-based kernel source code from GitHub for Moto G5 codenamed ‘Cedric.’

Last month, Motorola released Android 8.1 Oreo source code for Moto G5 Plus. Now, the users of Moto G5 series can expect support for TWRP recovery, custom ROMs, custom ROMs, and custom Kernels. Overall, it will help users to get the latest Android version and tweaks even if its official support ends.

As per the rules of General Public License, it is must for Motorola or any other vendor who use Android to release the kernel source code.

Additionally, Motorola has started rolling out the official Android Oreo update to the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus devices in various regions. Even, both the devices were seen running Android 8.1 Oreo on Geekbench. So, those who haven’t received the official update can wait for some more time.

Additionally, Moto G5 came with Android 7.0 Nougat in March 2017. Later, Motorola pushed Android 8.0 Oreo, and now Android 8.1 Oreo is rolling out.

Read More: Moto G5 Running Android 8.1 Seen On Geekbench, Update May Be Coming Soon

Moto G5 carries Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC with 3GB of RAM with Adreno 505 GPU. There’s a 5 inch IPS LCD with a 441-pixel density. In the camera department, there’s a 13-megapixel shooter on the rear side while a 5-megapixel camera is added on the front for selfies.

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Vivo Z3 October 17 launch confirmed; Arriving with Snapdragon 710, Dual Turbo Technology

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 12, 2018

Vivo has released a new launch poster on its Weibo account to confirm that it will be launching the Vivo Z3 smartphone in China on Oct. 17. The handset is already up for reservations on TMall. The Vivo Z3 reservations page on TMall only confirms the name of the smartphone but does not contain any information on its specs.

The launch poster that confirms the October 17 arrival date for the Vivo Z3 reveals that it will be fueled by Snapdragon 710 chipset. The handset will be also equipped with Dual Turbo technology that was first introduced on the Vivo X23 phone few months ago. The Dual Turbo technology comprises of two things, namely System Turbo and Game Turbo. The former enhances the system performance to load apps faster whereas the latter is responsible for assigning more resources for stutter-free gaming experience.

As far as other specs of the Vivo Z3 are concerned, it is expected to feature a waterdrop notch display of 6.3 inches that may carry support for Full HD+ pixels resolution. The Snapdragon 710 SoC of the phone could be coupled with 4 GB of RAM. It may feature an internal storage of 64 GB. The handset may include a 3,240mAh battery.

Read More: Vivo Z3i launched in China as rebranded version of Vivo V11i

FunTouch OS flavored Android 8.1 Oreo OS is likely to come preinstalled on Vivo Z3. The back panel of the phone may feature a regular fingerprint scanner and 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. A 12-megapixel selfie shooter could be present inside the notch of the Vivo Z3.

The Vivo Z1 that was unveiled earlier this featured a glass rear. Hence, the upcoming Vivo Z3 may also come equipped with a glass back. Rumors have it that it may arrive in colors like Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, Matte Black and Blue-Black color gradient. As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the smartphone.

Buy XANES B05 Smart Bracelet For Only $9.99 On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 12, 2018

The market is brimming with all sorts of smart wristbands that can prove to be an ideal partner for sports and come in handy during adventurous outdoor activities. However, these gadgets usually set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores.

If you’re in the market for a cost-effective smartwatch that’s loaded with awe-inspiring features, you might want to take a look at the XANES B05 smartwatch bracelet. Packed with a slew of useful features, the B05 is currently up for grabs carrying a discounted price on Banggood.

Keeping in line with that, the feature-rich B05 smartwatch bracelet can now be yours at a dropped price of just $12.49. This is a noteworthy 50% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $24.99.

But if you’re living on a tight budget and wondering if there’s a way to save extra money, we got good news for you. Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is giving buyers an opportunity to save an extra $2.50 in the form of coupon code d75581.

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Its built-in chip sensor utilizes less power. The B05 monitors your heart rate, blood pressure during exercise so that you can refer to your data and set your exercise level accordingly. The smartwatch also includes a call reminder feature that ensures you never miss an important call.

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Microsoft foldable Surface phone patent hints at single flexible screen rather than different panels

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 12, 2018

In a recent patent published by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), we got a look at Surface phone’s design aspects. Initially, Microsoft applied for the patent in July 2017, and a few days back it has been approved for use. The new patent entitled “Hinged Device” puts some light on the design of the upcoming foldable Surface phone. As per the patent, it is confirmed that the Surface phone won’t feature different screens. Instead, it will be followed by a single flexible display.

There will be a single flexible screen that will hook in the panel that folds inward with a “deployable bridge support.” It would result in various benefits for the end users as it will bring non-distorted experience to users. There will be no line that will separate the display and make it difficult for users to write on with a stylus. It brings some more additional benefits such as better viewing angle, read, write and edit text without any distraction of a physical dividing line.

It will help users to attain more productivity with the big screen. Further, users can multitask efficiently on the foldable device with a single flexible display. It is more likely that Microsoft will be targeting the foldable Surface phone for business users rather than casual buyers.

As with Samsung and LG, Microsoft also wants to transform the Surface phone into a tablet. It will help users to get big display when needed, especially business users who continuously need a larger screen on the go for different documents.

Read More: Samsung to reportedly preview its foldable smartphone next month

It’s a great idea that can help companies to arm employees with a device which can expand to tablet upon need. It will surely hit the right cord when the Mircosoft foldable Surface phone rolls out.

What do you think about foldable devices? Will they increase the productivity of the users? Share your useful thoughts via the comments form below.

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Buy WNNVE-C201A Night Vision Goggles For Only $439.99 On TomTop [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 12, 2018

The market is brimming with all sorts of night vision gadgets that help you see even in dark environment; however, these devices usually carry steep price tags. If you’ve been looking for cost-effective night vision equipment that’s loaded with useful features, we got good news for you.

The WNNVE-C201A night vision goggles digital binocular has gone up for sale bearing a heavily discounted price tag on TomTop. As a result, you can buy this near-infrared night vision device at a dropped price of just $699.99 on the popular Chinese online store.

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An absolute bargain at this price, the WNNVE-C201A night vision goggles is perfect equipment for observing wildlife in dark environments or exploring a valley. It is designed to be extremely lightweight so that you can comfortably mount it on your head for hands-free operation.

It offers an effective visible distance of 16-196ft, and if you carry an infrared flashlight you can see as far as 328 feet. Moreover, it is outfitted with a soft and elastic strap that can be adjusted to give the wearer right tightness ensuring it stays in place during movement.

Aside from that, the WNNVE-C201A night vision goggles are made using high-quality fireproof plastic, making it only 7.3-12.9oz lighter than a bottle containing water. Its power supply is placed outside so that you can wear it on your head for longer duration without breaking much of a sweat.

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OPPO R15X full specs and pricing leaked through China Telecom website listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 12, 2018

TENAA had recently certified three OPPO phones with model numbers PBCT10, PBCM10 and PBCM30. The TENAA listings of these phones had revealed that they were equipped with in-display fingerprint scanner and carried similar specs. The PBCM30 model number belongs to the newly unveiled OPPO K1 smartphone. A new smartphone named OPPO R15X has been listed along with its specifications and pricing on the website of China Telecom. The listing confirms that the OPPO R15X has a model number of PBCM10.

The China Telecom website listing states that the OPPO R15X exists in two variants. The base model that is priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$362) features 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It comes in two colors such as Nebula Gradient and Ice Silver. The higher model carries a pricing of 2,599 Yuan (~$376) and it includes 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The 6 GB RAM variant of the OPPO R15X comes in a single color edition of Ice Silver.

The specs sheet of the OPPO R15X reveals that it measures 158.3 x 75.5 x 7.4mm and weighs 156 grams. The handset features a waterdrop notch enabled AMOLED screen of 6.4 inches and it carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The handset is packed with a 3,500mAh battery and it is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. For additional storage, the handset features a microSD card slot.

For photography, it features a selfie shooter of 25-megapixel and its rear is equipped with 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. The Snapdragon 660 chipset is present under the hood of the device. There is no confirmation on the launch date of the smartphone. The images of the phone reveal that it does not feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The reason behind is that the fingerprint sensor of the phone is embedded under its display.

Read More: OPPO Hyper Boost is a software acceleration engine, coming to the OPPO R17 series first

In March, OPPO had launched the OPPO R15 Pro smartphone with a 6.28-inch AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 660, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, 20-megapixel front camera, 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera, regular fingerprint scanner and 3,430mAh battery. Except for the rear camera and processor, the newly spotted R15X seems to be an upgraded version of R15 Pro since it comes with an improved display, better selfie camera and a larger battery.

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