Amazon announces its new Fire TV Stick 4K and Alexa Voice Remote

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Oct 3, 2018

The Mi MIX series has been a hit since it first arrived in 2016. Xiaomi is set to launch the 4th phone in the series called the Mi MIX 3 anytime soon. Images of the phone were posted on the web by Xiaomi’s own president at IFA Berlin with a promise to launch in October. Now it appears there is an official release date.

An image has surfaced online and it reveals that the Mi MIX 3 will launch on October 15. That is about two weeks from today. Although there is no way to confirm the authenticity of the image, Xiaomi executives did state that October is when the device is scheduled for launch. Nevertheless, we advise you take the above date with a grain of salt until we get confirmation.

The Mi MIX 3, as revealed in the images, will have a slider albeit mechanical. This slider design is because of the very thin bezels around the screen much like that of the Vivo NEX. It will come with a Snapdragon 845 processor under the hood and is also reported to have a dedicated AI assistant button and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Sharp Aquos Zero launched as Sharp’s first OLED display flagship

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 3, 2018

Sharp has finally joined the bandwagon. The Japanese company has just announced its first smartphone with an OLED display and is called Sharp Aquos Zero. Sharp has all along been known for its attractive LCD panels but during IFA 2018, a device with the model name Sharp 801SH was showcased by the company with an OLED display. That model has now come out as the Aquos Zero and it retains the curved edge display design in addition to the OLED panel.

The Aquos Zero comes with a flagship outlook both in its design and specifications. Being the company’s first OLED phone, it comes out in style as it is touted to be the world’s lightest OLED flagship, weighing just 146g. That is because it utilises a frame made from magnesium alloy while the rear panel is made of carbon fibre. The display design also includes a notch at the top while the selfie camera is at the middle of the wide notch while the earpiece is nested at the crest. The display also curves at the two side edges to add to the beauty of the device. The design also sees the SIM card slot moving to the top edge inside of the sides. That is because the device is thinner at the edges than at the middle because of the curved edge display.

The Aquos Zero is equipped with a massive 6.2-inch notch display with a resolution of 2992 x 1080pixels. The screen utilises the 18.7:9 aspect ratio and is equipped with a 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut and HDR support. The device has at its heart a Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM while there is 128GB of internal storage.

On the camera end, the Sharp Aquos Zero packs a single camera sensor at the rear. The rear shooter is a humongous 22.6MP sensor while at the front is an 8MP camera for selfies. The rear panel also houses a fingerprint sensor for unlocking the phone. The device runs Android 9.0 Pie OS out of the box while a 3130mAh battery will keep the lights on.

Furthermore, the Aquos Zero comes with an IP68 level water and dust resistance and is equally equipped with support for Dolby Vision image display and Dolby Atmos stereo technology.

Sharp Aquos Zero Price and Availability

Sharp is yet to disclose the retail price of the model. However, the model will be available for sale in Japan in the winter of this year 2018.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Realme 2 Pro vs Huawei Y9 (2019): Specs Comparison

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Oct 3, 2018

Are you looking for a mid-ranger with a price tag of about $200 but you also want the best overall performance as well as a balanced specs sheet? Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, Oppo Realme 2 Pro and Huawei Y9 (2019) are among the best and most recent smartphones for your needs, without any doubts. If you want to know which is the best and the perfect handset for you, go ahead at reading our complete specs comparison.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Realme 2 Pro vs Huawei Y9 (2019)

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro	Oppo Realme 2 Pro	Huawei Y9 2019
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.9 x 76.4 x 8.2 mm	156.7 x 74 x 8.5 mm, 174 grams	162.4 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm, 173 grams
DISPLAY	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 396 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM , 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI
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 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.0 Dual 20 + 2 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 2 MP f/1.7 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 2 MP Dual 13 + MP front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh	3500 mAh, Fast Charging 5V / 2A 10W	4000 mAh, Fast Charging 5V / 2A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Given that the Y series always included entry-level devices, it was hard to expect beautiful aesthetics from Huawei Y9 (2019). But this time it is the opposite: the Chinese company launched a very impressive device which comes with a glass back and even a gradient color variant. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro did not change its aesthetics and materials compared to the Note 5, while Realme 2 Pro is beautiful but it has a plastic design. So Huawei Y9 (2019) wins.

Display

Always told you that if you want a mid-range phone, you have to face the fact that displays will not offer you the best viewing quality in the market. And that is the same with these devices which come with a classic IPS display which is nothing special in terms of viewing quality. So I would pick the Huawei Y9 just because it offers a bigger size which improves the usability on a device like this, especially for advanced users.

Specs & Software

The gold medal for hardware and performance goes to Oppo Realme 2 Pro as it features the most powerful hardware side. It is equipped with a great Snapdragon 660 chipset by Qualcomm which is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM (8 GB RAM and 182 GB of internal storage in its most expensive variant). Thanks to these components, performances are almost flagship-like in some usage patterns.

Camera

Talking about camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has definitely the best setup, at least on the paper. It features four cameras, two on the front and two on the back. But note that Realme 2 Pro has a brighter aperture on the rear side, so it should be able to shoot very detailed photos in low light conditions.

Battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and Huawei Y9 (2019) have the biggest battery, and they are surely the devices with the longest battery life. Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and Huawei Y9 have a 4000 mAh unit which is able to last two days on a single charge on the former, according to Xiaomi. Usually, Xiaomi optimizes the battery in a better way on its mid-rangers, so we believe Redmi Note 6 Pro will last more. But we will be able to confirm it only after testing the Huawei Y9.

Price

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro carries a price tag of $215 in its base variant, Realme 2 Pro costs $102 and Huawei Y9 (2019)’s price is not known yet. Currently I would pick Oppo Realme 2 Pro due to its better performance, but if Huawei Y9 (2019) will come with the same price I will have to rethink my opinion.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro with 6.26-inch 19:9 display and SD 636 SoC goes official in Thailand

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Oppo Realme 2 Pro vs Huawei Y9 2019: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

PROs

Bigger battery
Better camera department
Affordable price

CONS

Same old design

Oppo Realme 2 Pro

PROs

Good design
Great performance
Dedicated micro SD slot
Good price

CONS

Smaller battery

Huawei Honor 8X

PROs

Bigger display
Big battery
Affordable price
Nice design

CONS

Dimensions

Honor 8X India launch set for October 16

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 3, 2018

Huawei continued its strides in the smartphone industry with the launch of the Honor 8X. The device was released in China about a month ago and has been released in Dubai and Madrid recently. Huawei’s launch itinerary for the device also includes a launch in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 9. The device will also launch in Russia on October 10 while it will launch in Czech Republic on October 11. Huawei also revealed that the device will be launched in New Delhi India on October 16. The phone will also be launched in Bangkok, Thailand on October 24.

The Honor 8X is a mid-range model that is competitively priced. The device features a massive 6.5-inch notch display with a 91 percent screen-to-body ratio and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device is powered by a Hisilicon Kirin 710 chipset paired with either 4GB and 6GB of RAM while there is 64/128GB of internal storage. The phone comes with a dual camera setup at the rear and a 12MP selfie shooter at the front. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 3750mAh battery with fast charging support onboard.

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Unreleased Vivo Z3i leaks: complete specs, unboxing video, and price

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Oct 3, 2018

Vivo has released a bunch of phones this year already, and honestly, we just hope they would take a break. If you want more Vivo phones, then brace yourself for the new Vivo Z3i which had a massive leak yesterday. The leak covers everything from specs to images and even an unboxing video.

The Vivo Z series is still fairly new. It launched in the second quarter of the year and already has two phones under its belt – the Vivo Z1 and the Vivo Z1i. Now Vivo is skipping a number and jumping to the Vivo Z3i.

Based on the specs, the Z3i isn’t a more powerful model than the Z1. It has a 6.3-inch display with a waterdrop notch. The phone is said to have a 90.3% screen-to-body ratio and a 19:9 aspect ratio. There is glass on both sides of the phone and the rear has a gradient design.

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The phone is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P60 processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It has a 24MP front-facing camera and a 16MP + 2MP dual rear camera combo. There are a bunch of camera modes including a beauty mode. The Vivo Z3i has support for face recognition but also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The phone packs a 3,315mAh battery with support for fast charging. When it launches, it will be available in Aurora Blue and Millenium Powder with a ¥2298 (~$334) price tag.

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The unboxing video shows the Vivo Z3i comes in a plain white box. Inside the box is the phone (Aurora Blue). There is a clear TPU case in the box, a charger, cable, and warranty card. The phone has black bezels in front, a curved back and vertically-arranged dual rear cameras.

New Galaxy A and Galaxy J series phones will have wireless charging

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Oct 3, 2018

As part of its strategy to grab more of the market share for the mid-range category, Samsung has decided to bring some flagship features to these phones. For example, the Galaxy A7 (2018) comes with triple rear cameras, a feature not yet available on a Samsung flagship. New reports say we may soon see wireless charging support in future mid-range models.

The info comes from etnews who reports that Samsung is planning to launch a cheap wireless charger later this month. The wireless charger is to be priced at about $20 and the move is said to hint at the feature being expanded to other series such as the Galaxy J and Galaxy A series.

At the moment, Samsung’s cheapest wireless charger sells for $49.99. It makes sense to link a cheaper wireless charger to a possibility of the feature arriving on other Samsung devices other than the S and Note series. Since these phones will have a cheaper price tag, it is sensible to have cheaper accessories for them.

Huawei Watch GT render and more details emerge ahead of launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 3, 2018

Huawei is expected to launch the Watch GT along with the Mate 20 series on October 16. Ahead of the launch, a smartwatch purported to be the Huawei Watch GT Classic or Fashion has been spotted in a leaked render. The Watch GT is expected to be available in two variants, the second being the Watch GT Sport. The Watch GT Classic variant uses a black and silver bezel combination as can be seen on the render.

The new Huawei smartwatch also packs two buttons on the side and can still be operated via the touchscreen. The watch will also have Bluetooth which is statutory and will have several other sensors like compass, GPS, pressure sensor and an accelerometer. The watch likely also have a heart rate sensor but that isn’t confirmed. A recent FCC listing had confirmed the presence of NFC and a 410mAh battery. However, the battery size is pretty impressive. Moreso, it is bigger than the 291.8mAh cell onboard the latest Apple Watch 4. Despite the big battery, the Watch GT will also support 5W charging using a charging pad. The charging pad utilises a USB Type-C port.

The Huawei Watch GT Classic is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s newly unveiled Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset. The smartwatch should also come price at around €199 ($172) in the GT Sport and €229 ($198) for the Watch GT Classic.

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Pixel 3 teaser ad focuses on Active Edge Technology

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Oct 3, 2018

One of the distinguishing features between the first-gen Pixels and the second-gen Pixels is Active Edge. Active Edge Technology lets you summon Google Assistant by giving the phone a squeeze. A new video advert released in Japan for the Pixel 3 highlights the feature.

The 40-second video doesn’t show the phone itself but shows a number of people squeezing various objects from giant mascots to balloons to other people. It’s a very colorful video but like mentioned above, it doesn’t show the phone.

On the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL you can set the squeeze sensitivity. You can also have it silence the phone if a call comes in or an alarm rings. If you have no use for it, you can turn off the feature completely. We have no info on if Google will add more functions to the feature for the Pixel 3/XL.

Google Home Mini gets Aura color variant

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Oct 3, 2018

The Google Home Mini launched last year and is the cheapest Google Home device. When it launched it was available in three colors – Chalk, Charcoal, and Coral. Yesterday, Google announced a new color variant called Aura.

The new color is subtle but should add just the right amount of color to your home. Nothing has changed under the hood, so you still get the same Gooogle Assistant features. Also, the price hasn’t dropped from the $49 Google is asking for the other color variants.

With the new color variant launching just a week before the Google event, it is safe to say we are not getting a second gen Google Home Mini. Google’s biggest rival, Amazon, on the other hand recently announced a bunch of new Echo devices including a 3rd-generation Echo Dot. The Echo Dot is the Google Home Mini’s direct competitor.

Microsoft brings Android mirroring on Windows 10 via Your Phone app

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Oct 3, 2018

At the Surface launch event, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 would soon get the feature to mirror the whole Android phone. It will allow Android phone users to view and use any app on their Windows devices. The app mirroring feature will show upon installing the Your Phone app on Android and iOS devices. The app will work over the WiFi network so you need not to plug-in your device to mirror on Windows machine. The feature will be supported on Windows 10 for the devices running on Android Nougat or later version. On the other hand, iOS devices will not get the same benefits as they are limited to share the web links only.

Microsoft phone mirroring via Your Phone App

The new feature will help to bridge the gap between the mobile ecosystem and the Windows 10 platform. Microsoft is rolling out a much-needed feature via the means of Your Phone app. After installing it on both the Windows and on your mobile device, you can see and reply to the Snapchat conversation, view default SMS app and can be able to perform various other functions. Also, you will be able to mirror your Android phone on your PC desktop without any wire or installing any third-party app. It is a practical addition to the Windows 10 brochure of features.

Cross-Platform Timeline Access

Along with the Mirroring feature, Microsoft also announced one another feature related to the online web history. Microsoft Launcher users can now access the Windows timeline on their devices. It will help you to trace your works and web history via the Microsoft Launcher app on Android. Soon, it will be made available for the iPhone users also.

Cloud Clipboard

This time Microsoft is making Windows 10 more compatible with Android devices. In another announcement, users will be able to copy the text or image from one PC to another via the Cloud Clipboard feature. It also keeps the history of the things you have copied and gives you access when you need it across different devices.

They are integrating the Android and iPhone devices with Windows 10 at another level.

Read More: Microsoft is said to be partnering with Huawei for a potential AI Chip deal in China

Additionally, at the same event, Microsoft released the October 2018 update for Windows 10. Microsoft has launched new Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 in black colour with the 8th generation Intel processor. They even launched the successor of the creative-focused Surface Studio 2 device with a 28-inch display and improved graphics performance. Further, there was an announcement of Surface headphones and Surface all-access program.

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Honor 8X with 6.5 inch display and Kirin 710 ready for international debut

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Oct 3, 2018

Honor, Huawei’s subsidiary is climbing up in the number of sales due to its vast variety of mid-level devices. To tackle the increasing competition, Honor is continuously launching affordable flagship devices like Honor View 10, Honor 10 and Honor Note 10. Recently, they have announced another mid-level device, Honor 8X in China with the new Kirin 710 chipset. However, now Huawei is gearing up to launch it in the international market. The pricing and launch dates are not known yet, but we expect soon Huawei will release the information about it.

We estimate that it will be priced around $200 as it is retailing in China for the starting price of 1,499 Yuan (~$218). It carriers premium glass build with a two-tone design (gradient color) featured on the backside of the device.

Honor 8X packs a 6.5-inch display with 91 percent screen-to-body ratio giving an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Its display supports 16.7 M colors with NTSC 85% and carriers a notch on the top. It is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC coupled with Mali-G51 MP4 GPU for graphics processing. Honor 8X comes in 4/6GB RAM variants with 64/128GB of internal storage. There’s a 3750mAh battery with fast charging support.

In the camera department, you will get 20-megapixels + 2-megapixel dual shooter with a LED flash on the rear side of the device. It carries 12-megapixel shooter with f/2.0 aperture on the front side for selfies. Honor 8X supports WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4 and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS, GLONASS and VoLTE in connectivity options. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the rear side of the device. It is available in four different color options like Black, Blue, Red, and Purple.

Read More: Vivo V9 Pro vs Huawei Nova 3i vs Honor 8X: Specs Comparison

It’s undoubtedly going to give some competition to Realme 2 Pro and other similar devices in different countries. Its Kirin 710 SoC can directly go head-to-head with the Snapdragon 636. So, Let’s see how it compete against the other devices once launched outside China.

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Nubia Z18 Van Gogh Stars Collector’s Edition goes on sale again for 3,599 yuan ($524)

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Jeet

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Oct 3, 2018

Last month, at a launch event in Beijing, China, Nubia took the wraps off its flagship smartphone — Nubia Z18 and also announced the Nubia Z18 Van Gogh Starry Night Collector’s Edition.

Now, the company has announced that the Nubia Z18 Van Gogh Starry Night Collector’s Edition, priced at 3,599 Yuan (approximately $524), is available for purchase.

The Z18 Starry Night variant’s back panel is coated in a dark blue on the upper aspects while the lower part is a cool mixture of white and blue with a touch of yellow.

The phone features a 6-inch Full HD+ “Infinite Waterdrop” display with a screen resolution of 2180 x 1080 pixels, producing a pixel density of 403ppi and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm‘s flagship Snapdragon 845 AIE octa-core processor clocked at 2.8GHz, coupled with Adreno 630 graphics processor.

The device packs up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It comes with Nubia Evolution Tensor technology, which the company describes as evolutionary machine learning technology. With the technology’s deep learning ability, it combines different algorithms to make up for each other’s strengths.

It comes with an AI-based dual camera setup on the back, featuring a 16-megapixel and 24-megapixel camera sensors with f/1.6 aperture. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper with Portrait Mode. The camera, which the company claims is the “king of night photography”, comes with the ability of pixel-level recognition and can distinguish the noise points with the help of artificial intelligence.

The phone is running the Android Oreo-based Nubia UI 6.0, which comes with Maverick Voice 2.0 — a built-in AI-based smart voice assistant, and powerful improvements for gaming performance.

There’s a back-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. The Nubia Z18 is powered by 3,450mAh battery which comes with NeoPower 3.0 Smart Power Saving Technology and supports NeoCharge 2.5 Fast Charging technology.

Get Huge Discount On Xiaomi HUAMI AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Get 43% Off On Xiaomi HUAMI AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2

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Oct 3, 2018

Fitness watches usually set you back a pretty penny, but Xiaomi’s Huami AMAZFIT Stratos packs in a slew of awe-inspiring features for less.

If you’re a fitness conscious person looking for a cost-effective smartwatch, we got good news for you. The feature-laden AMAZFIT Stratos smart sports watch 2 has gone up for sale carrying a significantly dropped price on GeekBuying.

The device will be shipped from warehouses based in Germany and Hong Kong. We’ll divulge more details about the discounts you can avail when you buy the AMAZFIT Stratos smart sports watch 2 from Germany and Hong Kong-based warehouse.

Moreover, we’ll even shed light on coupon codes that you can use to get an extra discount. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

Xiaomi Huami AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 – Shipping From HK-Based Warehouse

The English version of the coveted AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 would normally set you back $279.99, but you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $159.99 on GeekBuying. But that’s not all.

In addition to taking advantage of this 43% reduction in the device’s original selling price, you can apply coupon code AGDWEXWT to get an extra $65 off at the time of checking out. This will help you bring your already reduced grand total further down to just $154.99.

If you’re interested in receiving this discount, all you need to do is to follow this link. Note that the promotion sale will only be valid for 6 days and the coupon will also lapse shortly.

Xiaomi Huami AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 – Shipping From IT, DE And ES-Based Warehouses
Alternatively, you can get 38% off on the AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 shipping from Germany warehouse. While you’d normally end up shelling out $274.99 in order to get your hands on the English version of the smartwatch, you can now get it at a discounted price of just $169.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code RBNXSVGQ to extend your discount and get an extra $10 off at the time of checking out. This will help you reduce your modest grand total to just $159.99.

On the downside, the discount will only be valid for just 3 days and the discount coupon will expire soon. In order to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity to buy the Xiaomi Huami AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 at a lowered price, just follow this link without wasting time.

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Huawei P20 Pro receiving Android 9.0 Pie update in Europe

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Oct 3, 2018

After rolling out the Android 9.0 Pie based EMUI 4.0 update on Honor View 10 and Huawei Mate 10 Pro, now it’s time for the Mate P20 Pro. Today, we have received some information that suggests Huawei P20 Pro is now getting Android 9.0 Pie update in the European region. Currently, Huawei has not confirmed or announced the update details, but it is reported that some users are getting it. From this, we can assume that the full rollout will take place globally by the end of this year.

As per the changelog which is posted on the Huawei’s server states nothing except the usual Android 9.0 features and little UI changes with improvements in the overall system. The update is available for Huawei P20 Pro with model no. CLT-L09 and C432. The build number 9.0.0.108 remains same that has hit Mate 10 Pro and Honor View 10 devices.

Users who can’t wait for the OTA update can also flash the update file manually on their devices by following proper procedure. Manually flashing needs unlocked phones, and many other issues come with it. So, we suggest you should wait for the official OTA update as it is easy to install and more reliable. For the time being, you can check the update by heading to the Settings > About phone and then scroll down to find the update.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20 with Kirin 980 makes an appearance on GeekBench

This is the third Huawei device which has received the Android 9.0 Pie update this month. Still, there are many pending devices that are yet to taste the Android 9.0 Pie update.

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CEO lauds OnePlus 6T in-screen fingerprint while justifying headphone jack removal

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Oct 3, 2018

In the latest interview with CNET, OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau has shed some light on various aspects of their upcoming flagship device, OnePlus 6T. He explained every new perspective of the device and justified the headphone jack removal. He even talked about the new in-screen fingerprint sensor which will help you to unlock the device with ease. Despite the huge demand from users, OnePlus has taken a ‘tough’ decision to remove headphone jack. Additionally, OnePlus 6T is expected to arrive at an event on October 17.

In-Screen display explanation

In detail, Pete Lau explains that in-screen fingerprint will allow the users to complete the unlocking action with less number of steps. It is an efficient and reliable way to unlock the system than the new Face unlock tech. It will also help in unlocking the device without picking up the phone as we did in the OnePlus 6 due to the sensor’s presence on the back side of the device. Pete Lau added that “After you experience the Screen Unlock you’ll fall in love with it,” he said. “[You’ll] realize that it’s the experience that you wanted.”

Headphone jack removal justification

Removing the headphone jack has been the most challenging task for Pete Lau. He explained that despite the high demand removing a feature was not easy but ultimately they sorted it without the headphone jack. In a bid to explain the removal he added that “The most difficult task in the day-to-day is… finding a balance in what’s ultimately going to be part of the end product and what has to be said ‘No’ to.” The other reason for the removal is to make space for the in-screen fingerprint sensor. Even, OnePlus CEO justified it by giving a reference to the recent survey, where 59% of users have already opted for wireless headphones.

OnePlus 6T will be 0.45 mm thicker than its predecessor, OnePlus 6. Well, its CEO has hinted that features like on-screen fingerprint will make it little costlier. “Screen Unlock technology is something very new, and there’s a definite cost required for that new technology,” said Lau in the interview. “It’s not cheap.”

Read More: OnePlus releases first teaser for OnePlus 6T, announces The LAB early testing program

So let’s see what happens at the launch event on October 17th. It is expected to carry similar specs as the OnePlus 6 with some little changes in the design, display and fingerprint sensor. Recent leaks suggest that the device will come in two different colour variants such as Midnight Black and Mirror Black.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Sphere Camera 4K Panorama Action Camera For Only $229.99 On GearBest

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Oct 3, 2018

Equipped with two 190 degree ultra-wide angle fish-eye lens modules, the international edition of Xiaomi’s Mi Sphere Camera 4K panorama action camera has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price on GearBest. Let’s check out the details.

With a powerful Ambarella A12 chipset packed under its hood, the Mi Sphere Camera comes with a built-in IMX 206 sensor that lets you clip and splice captured images into a 360-degree seamless image. On top of that, you can even share and post-edit recorded videos using the APP “mihome”.

A high-end action camera offering comparable features would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores.

In a bid to make the Mi Sphere Camera 4K Panorama Action Camera available to cost-conscious buyers, Xiaomi is now offering its feature-laden camera at a dropped price of just $229.99. This is a noteworthy reduction in the action camera’s steep original asking price.
However, the discount will specifically be valid for the black-tinted international edition of the Xiaomi Mi Sphere Camera 4K Panorama Action Camera.

An absolute bargain at this reduced price, the Mi Sphere action camera boasts an impressive array of features including 4K video resolution, which breathes new life into your videos and photos. Moreover, it offers 3 shooting modes including flat, sphere and planet.

The Mi Sphere camera can be used by adventure junkies even while doing extreme sports as it comes with a 6-axis anti-shaking feature. Aside from that, it supports loop recording function and time-lapse.

The Xiaomi-branded action camera also supports TF cards up to 128GB maximum so that you never run out of storage space for your favorite videos and photos. The Mi Sphere draws its juices from a robust 1600mAh 3.8V Li-ion battery that supports 75 minutes shooting time at 4K with WiFi. It even supports QC2.0 quick charge.

If this feature-laden Mi Sphere action camera has stirred your interest, you can follow this link to check out more details and avail the discount. Note that there were only 181 pieces remaining at the time of writing and the promo is slated to end in just 4 days.

Get Big Discounts On Two Top-End Versions Of The OnePlus 6 Smartphone On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

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Get 37% Off On The 8GB RAM+256GB ROM Version Of OnePlus 6 Smartphone

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Oct 3, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the OnePlus 6 smartphone without emptying your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll be shedding light on some unmissable discounts that you can avail on GeekBuying and also show how you can save more money without breaking much of a sweat.

OnePlus 6 Smartphone With 8GB RAM+256GB ROM

The OnePlus 6 became an instant hit among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves earlier this year. But much to the chagrin of cost-conscious buyers, the phone didn’t come cheap.

In fact, an 8GB RAM+256GB ROM version of the phone would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores. Thankfully, this version of the coveted smartphone is currently available at a dropped price of just $589.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 37% reduction in the phone’s original selling price. On top of that, you can apply coupon code TOHMRYVU to save an extra $200 before placing your order.

In other words, you can reduce your already reduced grand total further down to just $579.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon. You can follow this link to visit the promotion page and avail the discount without wasting time since the promo is slated to end in 6 days.

OnePlus 6 Smartphone With 6GB RAM+64GB ROM

Alternatively, you can go for the slightly smaller variant of the OnePlus 6 smartphone that comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. This version usually carries a $579.99 price tag but is currently up for grabs at a reduced price of just $489.99.

Aside from taking advantage of this 16% discount, you can use coupon code QVXIDZUS to get an extra $116 off on the phone’s already lowered selling price. As a result, you can now buy this variant of the OnePlus 6 smartphone at a discounted price of only $453.99.

In order to ensure you do not miss this discount, all you need to do is to follow this link. Note that the promo will come to an end in just 3 days and the coupon will also lapse shortly.

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