Moto G6 Plus to launch in India on September 10

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Sep 5, 2018

Lenovo-owned Motorola has only launched Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play smartphones in India. Through its official Motorola India Twitter handle, the company has now confirmed that the Moto G6 Plus smartphone which is the third member of the Moto G6 family will be debuting in India on Sept. 10.

Through a launch event in April, Motorola Brazil had already introduced Moto G6, Moto G6 Play and Moto G6 Plus handsets. After announcing the G6 and G6 Play in June in India, the company is all set to debut the G6 Plus in the coming week. The arrival of the smartphone was first teased in the previous month and today comes the official confirmation on its launch date.

The new #motog6plus is set to arrive on 10th September and is built to give you more with every feature!
Which one are you most excited about? Take a screenshot and share it with us! #BuiltForMore pic.twitter.com/HyoigsRBv3

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) September 4, 2018

The Moto G6 Plus features a 5.93-inch IPS LCD Max Vision display that supports 18:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 630 chipset is present under the hood of the phone. The phone was launched in Brazil in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. Both variants feature 64 GB of internal storage and there is a microSD card slot for additional storage. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. It draws power from 3,200mAh battery which carries support for Turbo charging.

The back panel of the Moto G6 Plus is equipped with a dual camera setup. It has a f/1.7 aperture 12-megapixel primary sensor enabled with Dual Autofocus Pixel technology which is coupled with 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The “M” logo on the rear shell is embedded with a fingerprint sensor..

Read More: Motorola P30 Note goes official in China with notched display, ZUI 4.0 and 1,999 Yuan (~$292) pricing

The other features of the Moto G6 Plus are 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. The handset measures 160 x 75.5 x 8 and it weighs 167 grams. It comes with P2i water-repellant nano coating that protects it from water splashes. Its color variants are Deep Indigo and Nimbus.

There is no information available on the pricing of the Moto G6 Plus for India. The 3 GB and 4 GB RAM variants of the Moto G6 are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$196) and Rs. 15,999 (~$224) whereas the Moto G6 Play is priced at Rs. 11,999 (~$168). Probably, the G6 Plus may hit India with a starting price of Rs. 16,999 (~$238).

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth, Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition tipped to debut soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 5, 2018

Fresh information reveals that Xiaomi will be announcing two new phones later this month. A tipster from India has claimed that these new phones could be called Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. Hence, it appears that the company could be planning to extend the Mi 8 family by introducing the aforementioned phones.

Very less information is available on the specifications of these phones. It has been revealed that the Mi 8 Youth will be coming in variants such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. It may arrive in colors like Space Gray, Gold and Blue.

The Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition is expected to be available in models such as 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. It could be unveiled in Black and Gold options.

Xiaomi has recently launched the Poco sub-brand by announcing the Poco F1 smartphone. During the launch event of the Poco F1, the company did not list it among the markets that were supposed to receive the handset. Rumors have it that the very same handset may arrive with a different name in China. It could be either called Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth or Mi 8C. Probably, this phone may carry a price tag of around $300.

The Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition could be the very same Xiaomi Mi 8 flagship smartphone that was announced in May. The only major difference between the two phones could be that the display of the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition could be embedded with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi is yet to confirm on the existence of the Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. After unveiling these phones later this month, the Chinese manufacturer will be debuting the Mi MIX 3 smartphone in October. There is no information available on the specifications of the Mi MIX 3. However, recent reports have revealed that it will be equipped be arriving with a slider design, in-display fingerprint scanner and 3D facial scanner.

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Avail Unmissable Deals, Free Orders And Huge Discounts On Various Products On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 5, 2018

Banggood’s 12th Anniversary Party is packed with unmissable deals and big discounts on a wide selection of well-received products that have been separated into different categories. Moreover, the Chinese online store is giving buyers an opportunity to win free orders.

The first section dubbed, ‘Top 10 Sellers’ features the well-received Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone, Eachine US65 UK65 65mm Whoop FPV Racing Drone, the Zeblaze VIBE 3 HR and a slew of other popular products that you can buy at a discounted price. It is worth noting that the discounts will be valid for limited pieces only.

Apart from taking advantage of the discounts, you can win free orders daily. The Free Order Campaign is slated to run from September 5^th to September 7th, and there will be 200 free orders up for grabs every day from 10:00-10:00 (24hours).

Note that your order should be placed and confirmed from September 5th-7th to be considered valid. Winners will receive instructions on how to claim their prize via email.
The Electronic Tools category is where you can find all sorts of useful gadgets carrying considerably lowered price tags. For instance, you can get a 37% off on the Xiaomi Mijia Wiha 24 in 1 Multi-purpose Precision Screwdriver Set Aluminium S2 Steel Repair Tools, which normally sells for $45.99.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the wiha screwdrivers kits at a lowered price of just $28.99. The sale was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Including a slew of appliances that come in handy in day to day life, the Smart Device section is where you can buy top-end smartphones like the Mi 8 from Xiaomi, the Hi9 Air tablet from CHUWI, Xiaomi’s Notebook Pro laptop at a heavily discounted price. The category also comprises the Xiaomi New 10000mAh Power Bank 2, MantisTek VM1 1600DPI Adjustable 6 Buttons and other useful tools.

If you’re an adventure junkie or someone who loves toys, head straight to the next category dubbed ‘Toys & Outdoor’. In addition to the Eachine Tyro99 Racing RC Drone, you can find numerous awe-inspiring products like the XANES W1 Smart Bracelet Wristband in this section.

Likewise, the Featured Sale and Home & Fashion categories are brimming with various discounted items that would normally burn a hole in your pocket. If you’re interested in checking out more details and take advantage of the discount, just head straight to this link without wasting time.

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Xiaomi’s Poco F1 Armoured Edition and other models will go on sale Sept. 5

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 4, 2018

Xiaomi has announced via the Poco India Twitter handle that the Poco F1 Armoured edition will go on its first sale in India tomorrow (September 5). The tweet also announces that the Poco F1 will go on its second sale tomorrow. This is coming after a highly successful maiden sales where the company recorded tremendous success, including selling units worth Rs. 2 billion ($28million) in less than five minutes.

The success recorded during the sales was without the high-end Armoured edition. The edition looks like a popular one and could drive the sales of the Pocophone F1 even higher. As a reminder, the Poco F1 Armoured edition has its back panel made out of Kevlar aramid fibre, a highly durable material that is used for making of bulletproof vests. The high-end model comes with 8GB of RAM paired with 256GB of internal storage. The model will sell for Rs. 29,999 ($419) which is still an amazingly cheap price tag for a flagship. The Armoured edition will be available alongside other variants via Flipkart and Mi.com.

Second sale coming right up! #POCOF1 and POCO F1 #ArmouredEdition go on sale tomorrow at 12 noon on https://t.co/DREiXV90LG and @Flipkart. Get your #MasterOfSpeed starting ₹20,999.

Register for the sale now: https://t.co/CLYGWKW8y0 pic.twitter.com/krZBdn9W8k

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) September 4, 2018

The Poco F1 ticks all the boxes to emerge as a complete flagship except that its price tag betrays that classification. This has been the key feature of OnePlus models but the F1 floors the OnePlus 6 in term of pricing. The device packs 6.18-inch display and is powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset with LiquidCool Technology.

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Xiaomi to release a sub-$300 high-end phone later this month

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 4, 2018

The POCOPHONE F1 can be said to be the king of the flagship killers with its low price and amazing specs. However, it appears Xiaomi is preparing to launch another affordable flagship.

The info comes from a Weibo user who says the device will launch in mid-September. He adds that the device isn’t the Mi MIX 3 but might be Xiaomi’s return its popular ¥1999 pricing which roughly converts to $292/€250.

Xiaomi hasn’t launched a flagship with a ¥1999 price tag in the last couple of years due to the increase in the cost of components. The name of the device is not known but it is expected to be a high-end phone. There are guesses it may actually even be the POCO F1 launching in Xiaomi’s home country but with a lesser price tag.

The POCO F1 has a 6.18” LCD screen with a notch. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There are dual cameras on the back of the device and a single front-facing camera while a 4,000mAh battery powers it.

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Leaked image shows Nokia phone with five cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 4, 2018

Do you remember the rumored Nokia phone with a quintuple camera lens? A live photo of the phone just popped up online.

The image was originally shared on Baidu but has now been taken down. It shows the phone with a total of six holes on the back, one of which appears to be the LED flash judging by the large white circle inside. We believe the other five holes are holding camera sensors.

Three of the remaining holes are lined up in a straight line while the other two flank them on each side. There is even the word “ZEISS” printed between the first and second holes. There is also Nokia’s logo in the middle and android one printed at the bottom.

There is no picture of the front but we want to believe that is where the fingerprint scanner is, seeing as there is none at the back. We also believe it has a full-screen display.

READ MORE: Nokia 6.1 Plus sold out in three minutes on Flipkart during its first India sales
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Sony Xperia XZ3 Taiwanese version comes with 6 GB RAM

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 4, 2018

Sony Xperia XZ3 was unveiled a few days ago at IFA 2018 in Berlin and it is already considered the smartphone with the best display ever by the public. Now, the official page of the handset has popped up on the Taiwanese website of the company, revealing that the handset will be slightly different in Taiwan compared with the other markets. While the global version was launched with 4 GB of RAM, the version which will be sold in Taiwan will sport 6 GB of RAM and it will obviously provide a better multi-tasking experience. At the moment, it is still unclear whether or not Sony Xperia XZ3 will be launched in a 6 GB RAM configuration even in other markets.

This is not even the first time we are hearing about a 6 GB version of the flagship for the Taiwanese market: some reports from local media have already confirmed it before. Very weird, especially if we think that the company did not mention a 6 GB RAM configuration during the official event held at IFA 2018 at the end of August. If we exclude the 6 GB of RAM, the rest of the specs of the upcoming flagship remain exactly the same as the variant unveiled in Berlin.

Sony Xperia XZ3 will offer the first P-OLED display ever seen on a Sony device, with a size of 6 inches and a Quad HD+ resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels, as well as an 18:9 aspect ratio without notch. The 6 GB RAM will be paired with an octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset by Qualcomm clocked at 2.8 GHz and 64 GB of UFS internal storage. The main camera of Sony Xperia XZ3 is a single sensor with a 19 MP resolution, laser autofocus, and predictive PDAF, while the front camera has a 13 MP resolution. At last, there is a 3300 mAh battery and Android Pie out of the box.

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LG Q9 with Snapdragon 660 tipped to launch this year

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 4, 2018

The V40 may not be the only interesting device from LG that will launch before the end of the year. According to a leakster identified by the nickname MadSimar on Twitter, the Korean giant is working on another device which will be an upper-midrange phone. The tipster has shared some of the main specs of the handset and if we exclude flagships from the G series, this one seems definitely the most interesting LG phone of the year. However, at least from the info shared by the leakster, this device will be a step backward in terms of performance if we compare it with its predecessor LG Q8.

Indeed, LG Q9 is tipped to come with an octa-core Snapdragon 660 chipset by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz, instead of the Snapdragon 820 found on the Q8. The chipset will be paired with 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of internal storage depending on the variant you will choose to buy. On the other hand, this device will be equipped with a larger battery which should attract a higher amount of potential buyers. The battery is expected to come with a capacity of 3550 mAh. MadSimar also said that the device will be launched with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

LG Q9 Specs
SDM 660
4GB+32GB+64GB
Android 8.1
3550Mah#LGQ9 #LG

— MadSimar (@Hackersimar) September 3, 2018

We do not know anything about the display size, but given the specs, we believe it will have at least a 5.5-inch screen. Further, we expect it to come with a dual camera setup just like its predecessor, with a secondary wide-angle sensor. Unfortunately, no info has been disclosed about the launch date and the possible pricing of this phone. The Q8 came with a small secondary display above the primary one and Hi-Fi DAC, so you can also expect the LG Q9 to come up with another innovative or unique feature.

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Honor 8X Max stunning camera samples shot from movies teased

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 4, 2018

It is no longer news that the Honor 8X Max will be unveiled tomorrow alongside the Honor 8X. We don’t really know so much of what to expect but the various teasers have confirmed that the 8X Max will have a phablet-sized notch display. The specs of the device also hold some prospect, including the camera aspect. Honor’s president George Zhao has shared a couple of camera samples which he claimed were shot using the Honor 8X Max rear camera.

The camera samples are pretty impressive, as they come in vivid clarity. More interesting is the disclosure that the pictures were shot right from three different movies. Zhao did not reveal the names of the movies but promised to reveal more detailed proofs tomorrow, perhaps during the launch event. Read More: Honor 8X Max official images, specifications appear on VMall

Basically, the teaser points to the Honor 8X Max ability to shoot good movies in addition to being used for viewing movies because of its expansive display screen. The Honor 8X Max is expected to feature a 7.12-inch display with a resolution of 2244x1080pixels. The device will also pack a 16MP+2MP dual camera setup at the rear while there will be an 8MP selfie camera up at the front. The device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset which brings AI capabilities to the model. The model will be available in three colours; Enchanting Red, Enchanting Blue and Magic Night Black.

Photos of OnePlus 6T’ retail box show it has a water-drop notch and in-display fingerprint scanner

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 4, 2018

The OnePlus 6T is already in development and while it may not launch until November, pictures of its retail box have surfaced. The photos also confirm some of the specs of the phone.

A New Notch

The OnePlus 6T will come with a notch like the OnePlus 6 but it won’t be a wide one. Instead, it will be the new water-drop style notch that is fast becoming the rave. Housed with the notch is a front-facing camera. We won’t be surprised if it is the same one in the One Plus 6. Above the notch is a slit for the earpiece.

In-Display Fingerprint Scanner

When OnePlus made the switch to an 18:9 display, it was forced to move the fingerprint scanner to the back of the device. If the position of the fingerprint scanner is one of the reasons why you don’t like the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 6, then you may want to consider the OnePlus 6T.

Based on what’s on the retail box, it appears the fingerprint scanner is moving back to the front. However, it won’t be in the same position as that of the OnePlus 5. Instead, it will be under the display. Yes, an in-display fingerprint scanner. We do hope the scanner on the OP6T is fast seeing as OnePlus is going with the speed marketing.

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The retail box is a bit different. It has a sort of marble-like appearance and not plain white like that of previous OnePlus’ devices. There is a large 6 written in front and a OnePlus logo at the top. On the left side is the name of the phone (OnePlus 6T) and on the right is an inscription that reads “Unlock The Speed”.

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Sharp 801SH flagship phone with notched OLED panel seen at IFA

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 4, 2018

In the last couple of months, Sharp has released three new smartphones in Europe – they are the Aquos B10, Aquos C10, and the recently announced Aquos D10. However, all three phones are mid-rangers. There is a possibility it has a special flagship phone for Europe coming soon which is different from the Aquos R2 it launched in Japan earlier this year. The phone was seen at IFA 2018 and there are rumors it may even launch next week in Japan before heading back to Europe.

The Sharp phone whose model number is 801SH is codenamed “Johnny”. It has a 6.2-inch flexible OLED display with a 3120 x 1440 resolution. There is a wide notch at the top but sadly doesn’t house more than a front-facing camera and the usual sensors. This is a bit disappointing as all that space could have housed an advanced face unlock system.

The Sharp 801SH is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Unlike the Aquos R2 which has dual rear cameras, this Sharp flagship has just a single camera on the rear. It is a 23MP sensor and it sits in the middle of the device. There is a fingerprint sensor below the camera setup.

The battery capacity of the phone isn’t known and so also is the pixel count of the front-facing camera. One thing that is known though is that the phone is running Android 9 Pie.

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Honor Band 4 spotted on the hands of Honor’s George Zhao

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 4, 2018

Huawei’s Honor brand is expected to hold a conference tomorrow where the Honor 8X and 8X Max will be unveiled. Apart from the Honor 8X models, the brand is expected to go official with the Honor Band 4. The Band 4 is the fourth in the series and will be an upgrade over last year’s Band 3. Apart from renders and teaser posters, we are yet to see the Band 4 live photo but that seems to have changed.

Honor’s President George Zhao was pictured during a media interview at the recently concluded IFA exhibition and on his wrist is a smart band suspected to be the Band 4. The Band 4 looks very similar to the ones we had seen on Honor’s teasers. The major highlight of the new smart band which will surely set it apart from its contemporaries is that it has a coloured screen. The color of the screen makes it easy to check out the parameters such as time, heart rate monitor even under the sun. This solves the issue of the screen content unable to be seen clearly under the sun.

Previous teasers had shown that the Honor Band 4 will come in two variants – a regular wearable version like a regular smartband and a second variant called the Honor Band 4 Running Edition that suggests it can be attached to your running shoes. A second teaser also revealed some of the features the new smart band will have such as NFC, sleep tracking, ability to track swimming and running activities. It will also serve as a shutter button when taking pictures with your phone.

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Samsung’s foldable smartphone is coming this year, will lead to increase in demand for flexible OLED displays

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 4, 2018

The last we heard about Samsung’s foldable smartphone is that the device will launch in early 2019. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. The CEO of the Korean giant’s mobile division, DJ Koh, has revealed that we are getting it this year.

The device is expected to double as a phone and a tablet but Samsung doesn’t want to stop there. Mr. Koh says they are working on providing an experience different from what you get from a tablet when the device is unfolded. The experience has to be different so that consumers can buy it rather than purchase a regular tablet.

But even unfolded, what kind of benefit does that give compared to the tablet? If the unfolded experience is the same as the tablet, why would they (consumers) buy it? So every device, every feature, every innovation should have a meaningful message to our end customer. So when the end customer uses it, (they think) ‘wow, this is the reason Samsung made it’.”-DJ Koh, CEO, Samsung Mobile

Speaking in an interview with CNBC at IFA, DJ Koh said more details of the foldable Galaxy phone will be revealed at the Samsung Developer Conference which will hold in San Francisco this November. However, he did admit that making the device is “complicated” but they have “nearly concluded” it. Do note that even if the device is announced in November, it may not be available for purchase until months later.

Unlike the ZTE Axon M, Samsung’s own phone is expected to have a flexible screen and not a hinge connecting two screens.

In other news, demand for foldable screens is expected to rise following the release of Samsung’s own foldable phone according to a new report. While Samsung may be taking the early lead in supplying manufacturers with flexible screens, competitors will be hard at work trying to grab some of that market for themselves.

China’s BOE may be Apple’s suppliers of flexible OLED displays come next year as the Cupertino-based company is trying to wean itself off Samsung. LG Display is also speeding up development of its own OLED displays so as to start offering them to manufacturers as early as the middle of next year.

Samsung, on the other hand, will supply its own flexible displays to OPPO and Xiaomi, two of China’s biggest brands. It says samples have already been sent to both manufacturers.

Digitimes Research reports it has discovered that most of the smartphones with a foldable screen have an in-folding display. This is said to be easier to make than one that folds outwards. However, issues like dust collection within the folds and the strength are still issues that need to be dealt with.

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Honor 7S with 18:9 display launched in India for Rs. 6,999 ($98)

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Jeet

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Sep 4, 2018

Honor 7S is the company’s latest budget smartphone to make its way to India. The phone, which was first launched in Pakistan, has now been launched in India. Priced at Rs. 6,999 (approximately $98), the phone comes in three color options — Black, Blue, and Gold.

The phone will be available for purchase in India from 14th September, exclusively through online marketplace Flipkart and the company’s own HiHonor Online Store. The Honor 7S is the rebranded version of the Honor Play 7 launched in China, with the difference being the front-facing camera.

The Honor 7S features a 5.45-inch FullView HD+ display with 1440×720 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, MediaTek‘s MT6739 quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz powers the device, coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.

As of the camera department, there’s a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor with phase detection autofocus, f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. On the front, it comes equipped with a 5-megapixel selfie camera along with soft flash and f/2.2 aperture. The company says that the front-facing flash can be adjusted in seven levels. There’s also support for face unlock feature.

Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Micro USB, Bluetooth 4.2 and WiFi 802.11 b/g/n. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own EMUI custom interface on top. The phone is backed by 3,020mAh battery which the company claims can provide over 10 hours of 4G internet usage.

With the pricing of Rs. 6,999 ($98), the Honor 7S is the cheapest smartphone offered by Honor in India. At this price point, it’ll compete against the likes of Xiaomi Redmi 5A and Amazon’s recently launched 10.or D2.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A launched in Indonesia at a crazy cheap price alongside Redmi 6 and 6A!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 4, 2018

Xiaomi sure knows how to take on the competition. The Chinese tech giant is set to battle for the leadership of the television market in Indonesia with the likes of Samsung, LG, Panasonic and others. The affordable Mi TV 4A 32-inch model is the company’s first smart TV to go official in Indonesia. The price of the cheap Mi TV 4A gets even cheaper in Indonesia where it is priced way cheaper than the 32-inch models by other competing brands. To complement the TV segment, Xiaomi also launched the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A budget smartphones.

The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A (32 inches) uses a plastic housing with its entire body coming in black colour. As a result of the plastic body in use, the new Mi TV 4A comes with a highly reduced weight which is just 3.9Kg, making it suitable to be easily carried around. When the base is attached to the TV frame, the weight goes up to 3.94Kg.

On the specifications, the Mi TV 4A features a 32-inch display with a rather disappointing resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels and refresh rate of 60Hz. The TV has a viewing angle of 178 degrees. It is powered by a Quad-core 1.5GHz processor having four Cortex-A53 cores. The graphic is powered by a Mali-450 MP3 GPU while the processor is supported by 1GB of RAM and there is 4GB of storage space available inside. The Mi TV 4A (32) also comes with two 5W stereo speakers while available interface includes two HDMI, an AV port, an S/PDIF output, DTMB, USB port and a connector. The Mi TV 4A 32-inch version also runs Xiaomi TV PatchWall system meaning it has some smart features such as content recommendation according to user’s habit, seamless streaming of content and others.

As for the price, the Mi TV 4A 32-inch comes in at Rp. 1,999,000 which is about $134. You’ll agree this is an amazing price tag. It is even cheaper than the 1,099 yuan ($163) price tag with which it was unveiled in China last year. The smart TV will go on pre-order on Lazada on September 6 while open sales will commence on September 20 via Mi.com while offline sales on Mi authorized stores across Indonesia will commence on September 29.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A

Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A comes with their specs unchanged from the China version. The Redmi 6 and 6A phones feature 5.45-inch IPS LCD display that produces 18:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The Redmi 6 is powered by an Helio P22 chipset whereas the Redmi 6A packs a less powerful Helio A22. The Redmi 6A smartphone has 2 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 16 GB. On the other side, the Redmi 6 comes in two models such as 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of inbuilt storage and 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage.

The Redmi 6 has a dual camera setup at the consisting of a 12-megapixel main sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor while there is a 5-megapixel selfie camera. On the other hand, the Redmi 6A packs a 13-megapixel rear camera and a front snapper of 5-megapixel. For colour availability, both models are available in black, gold and blue.

As for the prices, the Redmi 6A with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage is priced at IDR 1,249 million (~$83) and will go on sale on September 10 via blibli.com and Mi Store. As for the Redmi 6, it is priced at Rp 1.9 million ($127) for the 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage version. The 4GB + 64Gb version is priced at Rp 2.4 million ($160). The Redmi 6 will go on sale on September 6 at e-commerce Lazada and Mi Store.

Nokia 6.1 Plus August security update removes ‘Hide Notch’ option (UPDATED)

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Jeet

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Sep 4, 2018

UPDATE: Nokia confirms that the option to hide the notch will come back to the device

Just to close the "notch gate", we will enable setting to black out notch on the Nokia 6.1 Plus.

Have a great & relaxing weekend everyone! 🏖️ #nokiamobile

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) September 7, 2018

Nokia 6.1 Plus, which is the global variant of the Nokia X6 launched in China, recently received a new update with Android Security Patch. With this update, the company has removed the ‘Hide Notch’ option which was available earlier. It’s not clear if this is deliberately done or otherwise.

The Nokia 6.1 Plus comes with a notched display. Thus, the company offered an option to hide the notch for those who don’t like this new trend among the smartphone manufacturers. However, with the August Security Patch update, the option to hide the notch is no longer available in Settings.

The changelog of the new update doesn’t mention anything about the removal of the notch hiding option. The Finnish company has not issued any statement yet regarding this, despite people complaining about this on social media.

The Nokia 6.1 Plus features a 5.8-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor paired to Adreno 509 GPU and 4GB of RAM. The internal storage is 64GB and has a dedicated microSD card slot for expanding storage capacity.

The phone has a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel. Since it is an Android One device, it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo stock version. The company has also confirmed that the Nokia 6.1 Plus will be among the first devices from Nokia to receive the latest Android Pie over-the-air (OTA) update.

Camera configuration on the device includes a 16MP + 5MP rear dual camera with large pixels and dual tone dual LED flash. There’s a 16MP snapper on the front side with large 1.0-micrometre pixels and a wide f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity features include dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Type-C USB, Bluetooth 5.0, and A-GPS. The phone is fuelled by a 3,060mAh battery with Qualcomm’s QuickCharge 3.0 support for fast charging.

Xiaomi WalkingPad to debut soon with competitive pricing on Kickstarter

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 4, 2018

UPDATE:

The Walkingpad kickstarter campaign kicked off this Tuesday and managed to reach its goal in just an hour! You can check out all about this new Walkingpad from the kickstarter campaign here.

In May, Xiaomi had introduced a mini treadmill called the WalkingPad Mini Treadmill in China through crowdfunding program. It had arrived with a price tag of 1,699 Yuan (~$248). Now the company is introducing a new variant of the WalkingPad mini tread mill for the Western markets. Kickstarter is expected to begin the sales of the WalkingPad later this month or in October with a competitive price tag.

Compared to the WalkingPad model for China, its weight limit has been increased to 110 kgs from 90 kgs. Instead of the Mijia app, the WalkingPad heading to the western markets can be controlled using a standalone app. Apart from Kickstart, the mini tread mill will be also available for buying through Amazon in November.

The compact WalkingPad has a sleek metallic finish and it weighs only 28 kgs. It supports a speed range of 05 to 6.0 km/hr. The thickness of the device is only 12.9cm and it occupies a floorspace of 0.44m² when unfolded.

It comes with a mini LED display that shows exercise data. The manual mode can be used to set the speed manually using a remote control. The automatic mode can adjust the speed of the track by intelligently detecting the walking speed of the user. The other features of the WalkingPad are child safety lock, overload protection, automatic hibernation and novice speed aid.

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The WalkingPad treadmill is perfectly suitable for small apartments and it can be easily folded and placed under a bed. It is also equipped with wheels for easy transportation. Visit the source ink to know more about the WalkingPad. Conventional treadmills are large and heavy and are not really suitable for every home. Xiaomi’s compact-sized WalkingPad is packed with all the important features that are available on a regular treadmill.

What’s your opinion on Xiaomi’s WalkingPad? Would you consider purchasing it? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Buy High-End TVs And Mini-PCs At Dropped Price On GeekBuying [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 4, 2018

If you’re a cinephile who fancies watching popular series and movies without leaving the comfort of your home, it is imperative for you to have a high-end TV that breathes a new life into videos. You can then pair the television with an equally competent mini-PC for an unparalleled viewing experience.

A top-branded television and mini PC would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores. Thankfully, GeekBuying is currently doling out significant discounts on a wide selection of mini-PCs and TV as part of latest ‘TV Box Mini PC Sale’ promotion.

Aside from getting $30 off on all items included in the promo, buyers can get supplementary discounts on all items in the form of coupon codes. While you can get $30 and $10 off on all items using specific coupon codes, there’s a coupon that helps you get an extra 8% discount on EU stocks.

The first section wherein buyers can avail a $30 off on all items features a slew of well-received mini-PCs from popular brands like Beelink, Xiaomi, and Vorke. Just for the sake of an instance, you can now preorder the Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector 5000 Lumens at a dropped price of $1999.99.

It is worth noting that the projector normally sells for $2255.33. Before you place your order, apply coupon code GEEKT1 to get an additional $30 off and reduce your grand total to just $1969.99.

The next section includes some well-received mini-PCs, a Bluetooth speaker, a gaming keyboard and lots more. More importantly, you can avail an extra 8% off on all EU stock included in this category.
For example, there’s a 39% off on the Tronsmart TK09R Spanish Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, which usually carries a price tag of $114.29. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy this eye-catching gaming keyboard at a reduced price of just $69.99.

Aside from that, you can use coupon code GEEKT2 to save an extra $5.60 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button. In other words, you can bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $64.39 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

Likewise, you can use coupon code GEEKT3 to seize an additional $10 off on all items featured in the category named ‘$10 Off All Items.’ The H96 Max+ sells for $103.65 but is currently available at a discounted price of just $69.99.

Apart from getting the above-mentioned 32% discount, you can use coupon code to receive an extra $10 off on the device’s retail price. This will lower your grand total to only $59.99 without breaking much of a sweat.

The Haier U55H7000 55-inch Smart TV is also up for grabs at a lowered price of just $559 on GeekBuying. The site is offering a 39% reduction on the television’s retail price for 3 days.

There’s 22% discount on the Xiaomi WEMAX ONE Ultra Short Throw Full HD Laser Projector as well. You’d usually end up spending 2563.32 on the world’s first ultra-short projector, which adapts ALPD (advanced laser display) technology, but GeekBuying will be selling it for just $1999 for a short period of time.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the promotion, click here to avail the discounts and let the binge-watching begin!

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Xiaomi Redmi 6A and 6 Pro to be Amazon exclusive in India while Redmi 6 to be Flipkart exclusive

By

Jeet

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Sep 4, 2018

Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in India tomorrow where the company will be launching three Redmi 6 series smartphones. Now, ahead of the launch tomorrow, Amazon has posted a teaser image revealing that the phones will be Amazon-exclusive.

However, the Amazon teaser shows only two phones, one with a notched display and another having a normal display, suggesting that only two phones will be Amazon exclusive in India while the third one could be Flipkart exclusive. According to the reports, Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro will be Amazon exclusive and Redmi 6 will be Flipkart exclusive.

The company has already teased a few features of the upcoming phones, including a notched display, powerful and efficient processor, large battery and face unlock. Xiaomi has also teased Dual 4G VoLTE feature, which should work on Redmi 6 and 6A smartphones powered by the latest MediaTek chipset.

The three devices getting launched tomorrow include Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A. The Redmi 6 Pro has been launched globally as the Mi A2 Lite. It has a 5.84-inch Full HD notched display with 1080 x 2280 pixels screen resolution and is powered by Snapdragon 625 processor with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

It features dual 12MP + 5MP sensors on the back of the phone and a 5MP front-facing camera. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and IR blaster. Running on Android Oreo-based MIUI custom interface, it is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery.

The Redmi 6 has a 5.45-inch display and is powered by a 12nm MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. It packs 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. There are 12MP + 5MP dual cameras on the back and a 5MP selfie camera and the phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

The Redmi 6A is the least powerful of all three and is powered by MediaTek Helio A22 12nm quad-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. It comes a 5.45-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It comes in three variants — 2GB/3GB/4GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB/64GB of expandable storage. There’s a 13MP sensor on the back and a 5MP front-facing camera and the phone is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery.

To know the pricing and availability details of the three Redmi 6-series phones in the Indian market, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially launch the devices tomorrow.

Oppo Realme 2 sold out in just minutes!

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 4, 2018

OPPO had unveiled its Realme 2 smartphone around a week ago. It is the second Realme device from the company after the Realme 1 phone that was launched earlier this year. The first sale of the Realme 2 handset took place at 12:00 PM in India on Flipkart. The smartphone has been with impressive first day sales since it was sold out in just minutes.

Flipkart is selling the 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM edition of the Oppo Realme 2 with a price tag of Rs. 8,990. The higher model that includes 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM is listed for Rs. 10,990 on the retailer site. Both the models come in color choices like Diamond Black and Diamond Red. There is no information on the second sale of the phone. It is likely it may go on sale again on Tuesday in the coming week. At the launch event, the company had confirmed that Blue variant of the smartphone will be available for purchase from October.

Realme has already confirmed that Realme 2 Pro smartphone will be debut in this month. Probably, it may arrive with some bumped specs like better processor and 6 GB of RAM. The Redmi 6 Pro by Xiaomi is slated to go official on Sept. 5 in India. It appears that the upcoming Realme 2 Pro could be a good rival for the Redmi 6 Pro.

The Oppo Realme 2 that has a model number of RMX1805 features a notched IPS LCD display of 6.2 inches that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The Snapdragon 450 chipset that includes a 1.8 GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of the smartphone. It features a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

The 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup resides on the backside of the Realme 2. At the front is the f/2.2 aperture 8-megapixel front-facing camera that comes with AI features for capturing enhanced selfie shots. The ColorOS 5.1 based Android 8.1 Oreo OS is preinstalled on the smartphone. It is packed with a 4,230mAh battery.

Were you able to purchase the OPPO Realme 2? What’s your opinion on the smartphone? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.