OxygenOS Public Beta 3 (Android Pie) brings new features and features to the OnePlus 6

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Sep 16, 2018

A stable update should soon arrive for the OnePlus 6 but first OnePlus has released a new beta version for the phone. The open beta 3 update which is based on Android Pie brings a number of fixes and improvements.

Below is the changelog for the new update:

System

Fixed stability issues with ambient display
Improved stability for face unlock and fingerprint scanner
Added support to launch google assistant or other third party assistant app by holding the power button for 0.5 seconds

Parallel Apps

Added support for more apps (Telegram, Discord, IMO, Uber, OLA) in parallel apps.

OnePlus Switch v2.1.0

Added manual connection method if unable to connect the Switch app with QR code on the old device.
Supported backup and recovery for application data including the homescreen, lock screen, and app layout.
Bug fixes and support for more Android models.

Known Issues

Some applications may not function as expected when running on this beta version.
Google Pay service is not working.

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Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL to debut in 3 colors: Black, White and Mint

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 16, 2018

The Google Pixel 2 line-up was announced back in October 2017 in three color variants: Black, White, and Blue. This year, the number of color variants of the new series composed of Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL will be the same. There will be Black and White variants, but the third color will be a more original Mint hue. This is what just appeared on a new “Coming soon” website hosted by the Mountain View giant. If you visit it, you will see the outline of the upcoming handsets with the Google logo.

If you click the logo, you can switch between three color variants. Inside the outline of the phone in the White and Mint color variants, there is another green contour which makes us think White and Mint Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL will have green physical buttons. Instead, the Black variant has a gray line which should stand for gray buttons at the sides. Big G already confirmed that its upcoming flagships will be unveiled on October 9th in an event held in New York, just the day before Razer Phone 2 will be official. From what the latest leaks and even the new website suggest, the backplate will still be composed of two pieces with different colors.

Read More: The first Google Pixel 3 official teaser hits but theres nothing new

The original Google Pixel 3 is expected to come with an 18:9 display sporting a size of 5.4 inches and a Full HD+ resolution, without notch. On the other hand, the XL variant will have an almost rectangular notch as well as a tri-borderless design and a chin containing a front speaker. Both will sport OLED displays, but Pixel 3 XL will offer a bigger size of 6.71 inches and a Quad HD+ resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. Each of them will have a dual camera on the front, while only the XL variant will have a dual setup on the back.

Vivo V11 Pro can now record 4K videos thanks to a new update

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 16, 2018

Sometimes software updates can bring features you would never expect if not with a change in the hardware. It is the case with Vivo V11 Pro, the latest upper-midrange device from the BBK-owned Chinese company which has just received a new update bringing it closer to a flagship with a very interesting feature. Thanks to the new update which is rolling out on the new handset, it can now record videos in 4K resolution, even though it is not present in the changelog. However, note that 4K videos are not stabilized (neither with EIS, which is available with the 1080p resolution).

The update has a weight of 151 MB, so we suggest you download it while you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. It brings the number of version of the firmware to 1.7.6 (Funtouch OS based on Android Oreo). Besides 4K video recording, according to the changelog, the new update for Vivo V11 Pro also brings a new Smart Launcher which integrates various services in the form of cards. Thanks to it, will be easier to create shortcuts to quick actions and several other features.

Read More: Vivo V11 Pro on sale in India with in-display fingerprint sensor at starting price of Rs 25,990

The update comes with improvements to system security and stability, as well as optimizations to touch screen. At last, network adaptability has been optimized in some regions in order to bring more stability to the network connection. Vivo V11 Pro was recently launched in India with a pretty good camera setup composed of a dual sensor with 12 and 5 MP resolutions as well as f/1.8 and f/2.4 apertures, respectively. It has a borderless display with a 6.41-inch size, a Full HD+ resolution, and an in-display fingerprint reader. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset supported by 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB ROM.

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Meizu 16X may be priced at ¥2000 according to latest teaser

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 16, 2018

The Meizu 16X is an upcoming upper mid-range phone scheduled to launch on Wednesday. If you have been wondering what price tag the phone will carry then you are in luck as Meizu’s latest teaser may have revealed it.

The teaser which was released on Weibo confirms the phone will launch on September 19 but also has some very interesting info. Meizu states that back on 21 October 2015, it released the Meizu M1 Metal (Blue Charm Metal) – a phone with a front-mounted fingerprint scanner for about ¥1000 (~$145) and on September 19, 2018, it will release the 16X with an in-display fingerprint scanner for about ¥2000 (~$290).

The Meizu M1 Metal actually launched for ¥1099 (~$160) so there is a chance the Meizu 16X may launch for ¥2099 (~$305). When it launches, it will come with a 6.0-inch AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2160 resolution. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor and have 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

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LG Display now Apple’s secondary supplier for OLED displays

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 16, 2018

Samsung makes the best OLED displays and is the top supplier for a bunch of phone manufacturers including Apple. However, the Cupertino-based company has been investing in other display manufacturers in order to break its dependence on Samsung.

Apple seems to have succeeded as LG Display has been reported to be their new secondary supplier of OLED panels. The news comes from Korean publication Electronic Times and they say LG Display recently passed Apple’s quality tests and are already preparing for mass production of displays at the local E6 Plant

LG Display will be the second supplier of OLED displays for the new iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max.

Apple has been trying to diversify its supply chain and with LG now on board, its reliance on Samsung will be less. It may also be able to sign better display deals with Samsung.

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Photos of Huawei Mate 20 cases show large cut-outs for its triple cameras and fingerprint scanner

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 15, 2018

The Huawei Mate 20 series will launch in exactly a month and one day from today. The series will include the Mate 20, the Mate 20 Pro and the Mate 20 Porsche Design.

Ahead of the release, photos alleged to be that of the Mate 20’s protective cases have surfaced online. The cases sport a number of cut-outs for the phone’s cameras, ports, and fingerprint scanner.

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The Mate 20 series will come with triple rear cameras but will have a different arrangement from that of the Huawei P20 Pro. Rather than a vertical and left corner arrangement, the cameras will be arranged in the middle to form a square with the LED flash and laser focus module.

These cases even have a cut-out for a fingerprint scanner which means the Mate 20 won’t have an in-display fingerprint sensor. There are cut-outs at the bottom too for the speaker, charging port, and audio jack. The volume rocker and power button are on the right which means the SIM tray is on the left.

Some of the images also show a mock-up of the phone’s display which sports a waterdrop notch and a slim lower bezel. The Mate 20 Pro, on the other hand, will have a much larger notch to house a plethora of sensors.

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POCOPHONE F1 running Android 9 Pie seen on Geekbench

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 15, 2018

The POCOPHONE F1 is one of the most talked about Android phones released this year even though it just launched last month. What it has going for it is its awesome combination of mid-range price and flagship features. Even with its low price tag, the Poco F1 as it is known in India is a well-built device as confirmed by JerryRigEverything’s durability test.

The phone comes with MIUI 9.6 based on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box but it appears an update to Android 9 Pie isn’t far off as a unit running the latest version of Android has been spotted on Geekbench.

This version of the POCOPHONE F1 was benchmarked yesterday and the benchmark result reveals it has 6GB of RAM. The scores are lower than that of the version running Android 8.1 Oreo which means there is still a lot of optimization to be done.

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Nevertheless, we believe an update should hit devices in the near future. We do not know if this update will come bundled with a stable version of MIUI 10 or will come separately.

The POCOPHONE F1 has a 6.18” FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 845 processor and 6GB/8GB of RAM. It packs 64GB/128GB/256GB of expandable storage which can be expanded by a MicroSD card slot which doubles as a second SIM tray.

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Mi Box 4 to launch as Mi Box S in international markets

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 15, 2018

One of the products we expect to be announced at Google‘s event in October is a new Mi Box. This device is currently being sold in China by Xiaomi as the Mi Box 4. However, a new report has revealed what its marketing name will be outside China.

The Mi Box 4 will be sold as the Mi Box S outside China. The name was found by the folks at XDA-Developers under the list of Google Play Certified devices. The list also reveals the device’s model as Mi Box 4.

The Mi Box S comes with a new design but packs the same internals as the Mi Box (Mi Box 3). It also comes with a redesigned remote with a dedicated Netflix button. It was seen at the FCC a couple of months ago. Since the original launched in the US, this should also be sold in the US.

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Asus Zenfone 5z to get Android 9.0 Pie soon: Leaks via Geekbench

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 15, 2018

Asus is quite slow in providing the updates to their smartphones, many devices in the market are rendered without new updates. This time, it’s a chance for Asus Zenfone 5z users to cheer up as it has appeared on Geekbench running the latest Android 9.0 Pie. The device at Geekbench can be the Android 9.0 Pie testing version. Well, whoever has posted the results on Geekbench is running the latest Android alteration, it means somewhere the Asus is developing the Android Pie for Zenfone 5Z. Well, it’s a good news for not only Zenfone 5Z owners, but also for the owners of other Zenfone 5 variants.

As per the listing on the Geekbench, a single unit is running Android 9.0 Pie, presuming, the Asus developer’s team testing it before the public rollout. Usually, it happens for other devices before the actual new update launch, the developer test the device on different benchmarking websites. So, finally it is clear that Asus is testing the Android 9.0 Pie on their devices and we can expect the launch very soon. It is the device that Asus has launched to compete against the OnePlus 6, so we expect the competition in the latest software delivery also.

Asus Zenfone 5Z carries Snapdragon 845 SoC with 6GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. There’s a 6.2 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels. Unlike the OnePlus 6, it carries a microSD card slot allowing you to expand the memory upto 2000GB. It was launched with the Android 8.0 Oreo onboard with 3300mAh battery onboard. Further, Asus has added a 12 megapixel dual camera sensor having f/1.8 aperture. On the front side, Zenfone 5Z packs 8 megapixel sensor having an image aspect ratio of 4:3.

Read More: ASUS Zenfone 5Z update brings tons of camera features including RAW support

In connectivity it supports Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G.

Let’s see when the Asus Zenfone 5Z breaks the silence and receives teh Android 9.0 Pie. ow many of you are the proud owners of the Asus Zenfone 5Z ?

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Razer schedules a launch event on October 10 to launch Razer Phone 2

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Jeet

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Sep 15, 2018

Razer has sent out invites for a launch event on October 10, where the company is expected to launch its next-generation gaming smartphone — Razer Phone 2. We earlier speculated October 10 as the launch date based on the phone’s renders but the company has now confirmed this by sending out press invites.

The upcoming Razer Phone 2 is the successor of the Razer Phone, a smartphone made specifically for the purpose of gaming, launched in November last year.

Recently, the phone had surfaced online on AnTuTu, revealing its specifications. The listing confirmed that the phone will come with a 5.7-inch QHD Sharp IGZO display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and support for Qualcomm Q-Sync. The device will be powered by Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor coupled with 8GB RAM and a whopping 512GB of internal storage.

The phone is expected to be running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box. We are also expecting improvements in terms of camera performance and battery. Earlier, there were reports claiming that the Razer Phone 2 will be sporting Chrome LED effects that will light up the device when it receives notifications.

The leaked render of the upcoming Razer Phone 2 suggests that it is equipped with a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio instead of the 19:9 aspect ratio as is the current trend. The leak only shows the front side of the Razer Phone 2, thus there’s no confirmation on whether the handset will sport a different rear design than the original device.

Read More: Honor Play affordable gaming smartphone launched for the global markets, priced at €329

When the Razer Phone was launched last year, there was no competition for a gaming smartphone. Since then, a couple of gaming smartphones have made their way to the market, including Nubia Red Magic, Xiaomi’s Black Shark gaming phone, and Asus ROG Phone.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Deep Space Gray showcased in a new video teaser

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 15, 2018

Xiaomi has once again teased Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth with new Deep Space Gray color variant in the new video teaser. After the Mi 8 Youth Fantasy Blue and Twilight Gold Gradient edition, Xiaomi is here with a new solid Deep Space Gray color variant of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth. Unlike gradient colors, it carries same shade color having a reflection effect from different angles. The phone is a cheaper version of the standard Xiaomi Mi 8 which packs slightly high-end specs with higher price. While the new Youth edition is expected to carry a price tag of ~1999 Yuan (~$290).

The current Mi 8 Youth Edition Deep space feature dark blue color with a shade of light upon reflection. The solid color does not provide the sheen and shine that is coming with the Gradient color edition but everyone has his/her own choice. This is the second solid color after white which was spotted last month at TENAA, along with, the two gradient colors which are already teased by the Xiaomi. There might be some more colors as Xiaomi has created the device particularly for the younger generation.

The device will launch on September 19th at an event in Chengdu. We expect a little higher price for the gradient color edition than the teased ~1999 Yuan (~$290).

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Specs

There are several confirmations from the Xiaomi side, that it will carry Snapdragon 710 SoC with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage. Further as per the leak on TENNA, there will be a 6.26 inch notch display with the resolution of 2280 x 1080p display having the aspect ratio of 19:9. In an order to improve graphics performance, SD710 packs Adreno 616 Graphics processor. There will be a 12 megapixel dual shooter on the rear with 24 megapixel camera on the front side. It is also suggested that Mi 8 will feature fingerprint scanner on the back side. It may arrive with a 3,250mAh battery with fast charging technique.

Read More: Xiaomi releases Mi 8 Youth Fantasy Blue & Twilight Gold Gradient Edition Renders

Those who are eager to own the device can reserve it from major online platforms in China. BTW, how many of you are waiting for the launch of the device?

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Oppo F9 To Go Up For Sale On Flipkart And Select Offline Stores In India!

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 15, 2018

Oppo is all set to make the F9 smartphone available in India following the phone’s announcement alongside the F9 Pro last month. The recently unveiled smartphone will be up for grabs on Flipkart and a slew of other partnered offline stores.

Oppo fans who’d like to physically experience the F9 smartphone before buying it can head straight to partnered retail outlets. The Oppo F9 Pro bears a relatively steeper price tag than the F9 smartphone, which doesn’t feature the VOOC flash charge support.

Moreover, the F9 offers an undistinguished 4GB of RAM and houses a standard 16.0MP selfie shooter. The F9 with 4GB RAM+64GB ROM bearing 19,990 INR (about $277) price tag is slated to hit the offline outlets today.

The Oppo F9 will be available in 2 color options including Mist Black and Stellar Purple.
Sporting a mammoth a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080×2340 pixels and 19.5:9 screen aspect ratio, the Oppo F9 packs a powerful MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core SoC processor, under the hood. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable inbuilt storage (up to 256GB via microSD card).

On the photography front, the Oppo F9 houses a dual-camera sensor comprising a 16.0MP primary sensor and a 2.0MO secondary sensor. Up front, there’s a 16.0MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

If the price is no constraint, you can go for the larger Oppo F9 Pro which offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage and will set you back 23,990 INR (about $332). Aside from select offline stores, the version will be available on Amazon India, and Paytm Mall.

What do you think of Oppo’s F9 and F9 Pro smartphones? Let us know in the comments section below!

Meizu 16X White color variant with flagship grade build revealed in a new teaser

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 15, 2018

From past few days, Meizu is posting teasers about the upcoming Meizu 16X almost everyday, teasing some new features. Similarly, today also Meizu took to Weibo to post a new teaser which is showing the device in new white color with the flagship device like build quality. It seems Meizu is warming up the tech market for the launch of Meizu 16X on September 19th at the Beijing Performing Arts Center.

Therefore, as per the new teaser, it is clear that Meizu has created something crafty using the white color. Also, it would be awesome to hold device as it carries a much better build quality than the other mid-rangers.

Along with the all new design and specs, Meizu is also going to launch a new accessory, assuming it will be a pair of headphones or speaker, along with the Meizu 16X. Last week, in a similar style Meizu teased the launch of Meizu 16X. Additionally, as per numerous leaks it will carry a Snapdragon 710 SoC on board having 6.0 inch of display with the aspect ratio of 18:9. Meizu 16X will come with the 6GB RAM and 128GB of straoge with 3100 mAh battery on board.

In camera, there’s a IMX380+IMX350 dual Sony camera setup with ArcSoft technology as like of the Meizu 16. As per TENAA, it measures 151.2 x 73.6 x 7.5 mm and weights at 154 grams. It has also leaked on ANTUTU where it scored 168,247 points against the overall performance. Despite the ongoing trend, it will not carry a notched display and will have screen size as like of Samsung devices.

Related: Meizu 16X details confirmed: same camera with 16th but bigger battery!

Buyers who want to own it can reserve their device from various online and offline stores in China. The pricing is not available yet, but we think it should range between 2000 and 2500 Yuan (~$291-$363) . We have to wait for the launch to confirm the actual pricing, otherwise, let’s wait for a similar kind teaser revealing the price of Meizu 16X.

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Get Sunvell H3 TV Box For Only $27.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 15, 2018

If you’re in the market for a feature-laden TV box, you may want to take a look at the Sunvell H3, which is deemed as one of the best TV boxes that boast an exciting array of features. More importantly, it is currently up for grabs bearing a significantly lowered price tag on GearBest.

Sporting black glossy colors and made of ABS plastic, the Sunvell H3 is quite an elegant TV box. Moreover, its stylish exterior is coupled with equally powerful specs, under the hood.

The Sunvell H3 packs a compelling Allwinner H3 CPU, quad-core, Cortex-A7 CPU along with a Mali 400 graphics processing unit. It offers 2GB of DDR3L RAM and a hearty 16GB of onboard storage that can further be expanded up to 64GB.

Moreover, it comes with built-in 2.4G band Wi-Fi and supports 4K Ultra HD resolution with H.265 decoding, thus saving half bandwidth. The Sunvell-branded TV box runs Android 7.0 Nougat OS and draws its juices from 2 AAA batteries.
The device’s dimensions are 9.20 x 9.20 x 1.70 cm and it weighs in at 0.1500 kg which makes it easily portable. While you’d usually end up shelling out a lot of money on a high-end TV box, the Sunvell H3 is currently selling for an affordable price of $27.99 on GearBest.

This is a noteworthy 15% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $32.99. It is worth noting that the aforesaid discount will only be valid for the black color version of the Sunvell H3 TV box.

With just 309 more pieces left for the Flash Sale price, the promo is slated to end in just 1 day. Bearing that in mind, you can head straight to this link without wasting time if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro MIUI 10 Global ROM update arrives in India

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 15, 2018

After beginning in China, MIUI 10 Global ROM update is now finally rolling out to some devices in India without any formal announcement. Recently, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro started receiving the OTA update. Many users are reporting about the update on different online forums in India. It is rolling out in a phased manner, meaning, first it will be made available for few users and upon successful acceptance, the wider rollout will begin. It is usually done to keep a check on any kind of uncertainty in the update which might cause some issue in the device.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Pro MIUI 10 Global update packs September 2018 security patch and weighs over 580 MB. The update will also update your firmware version to MIUI 10.0.1.0.OEIMIFH. The new update packs various new fixes, enhancements and features. After the update, users will be able to use the MIUI 10 features such as AI portraits, better performance, new UI for recent apps menu, better control of Mi Ecosystem devices and much more.

Features of MIUI 10 update:

New notification sounds inspired from nature
Quick menu for messages
Redesigned quick settings and notifications shade
MIUI Lab
Autofill support
Android P volume buttons
PiP (Picture-in-Picture) mode
Mi Browser with PWA (Progressive Web Apps) support

As per the official changelog of the update it brings full-screen gestures for bezel-less display. After three months since the inception of the beta program, Xiaomi has finally managed to rollout the stable version of the MIUI 10 on Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Read more: No more Flash sale: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro now available 24/7 in India

As said above, it is phased manner update, so it will be coming to your device in the next few days if you haven’t received until now. Also, you can manually check for the update by heading to the Settings > About phone > System updates > Check for updates. We suggest you to connect to the WiFi network to save additional costs on carrier data. Also, charge your device to atleast 50% for smooth completion of the update process.

How many of you have already received the update on Redmi 5 Pro?

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Buy GPD WIN 2 Gamepad Tablet PC For Just $755.99 On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 15, 2018

GPD WIN 2 Gamepad tablet PC is a powerful handheld that provides avid gamers the means to play their favorite games even while traveling. Designed by a German Red Dot award-winning team, this portable handheld game console supports over a whopping 1,000,000 internet games.

While the GPD WIN brings all the popular games that could only be played in front of a PC or a television in the past to a portable handheld, the burning question is – does the product carry a steep price tag? The feature-laden tablet PC would ideally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, but if you’re not willing to spend that kind of money on a handheld game console, we got good news for you.

The GPD WIN 2 is currently up for sale bearing a dropped price of just $755.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 11% reduction in the portable game console’s original asking price of $848.99. This discount is valid for the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM version of the GPD WIN 2.
Alternatively, you can go for the slightly lower 8GBRAM+128GB ROM version of the gamepad tablet PC if you’re willing to shell out $714.99. This is a significant 35% reduction in this version’s steep $1093.68 retail price and it will be valid for 3 days.

Powered by a seventh generation Intel Kaby Lake Core m3-7Y30 processor, the GDP WIN 2 handheld can effortlessly run the latest AAA-class games using low game effects. Moreover, it packs Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU with a maximum dynamic frequency of 900MHz and 24 EU execution units, under the hood.

In a bid to offer a better experience than the previous generation GPD WIN, game frame rates have been expanded by a factor of 2.2 times. As a result, games not only run uninterruptedly but also look more realistic.

If you’re interested in knowing more about the GPD WIN 2 portable handheld that can run AAA class games including Rockstar Games’ GTA 5 and take advantage of the discount, just head straight to this link. It is worth noting that the promotion sale is slated to end in just 3 days.

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Xiaomi Mi A2 finally goes on open sale in India

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 15, 2018

Together with China, India is one of the most profitable markets for Xiaomi. However, the Chinese company usually runs flash sales to sell its new devices in the peninsula, and this often leaves several buyers empty handed. The same happened with the Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One device, the latest device from the only series of Mi phones without MIUI. But now, the handset is finally up on open sale in India. Note that it is currently available in just one variant: the one with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. This version carries a price tag of Rs. 16,999, which roughly translates into $237.

You can get it on Mi.com official store and Amazon India. In case you don’t know, even Xiaomi Poco F1 just went on open sale in India alongside the Xiaomi Mi A2, but only in the version with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM, for a price tag of about $335 (Rs. 23,999) on Flipkart and Mi.com. At the moment, we do not know when Xiaomi Mi A2 will be available in other Indian stores and through offline channels.

Read More: Poco F1 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant goes on open sale in India

Meanwhile, it is worth reminding you of the major specs of this handset which is powered by Android One, a stock version of the operating system based on Android 8.1 Oreo and supported directly by Google with faster and constant long-term updates. The handset comes with a 5.99-inch display showing images at a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. Alongside the 4/64 GB memory configuration, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz. On the rear side composed of a metal backplate, there is a dual camera with resolutions of 12 and 20 MP, while the front camera has a 20 MP resolution sensor.

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Xiaomi Poco F1 Durability test proves that it’s a well-built device (Video)

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 15, 2018

Yesterday, YouTuber JerryRigEverything posted a video of the Xiaomi Poco F1 durability test. He performed all kind of tests to check how the Poco F1 stands against scratch resistance, burn resistance and water resistance. He used sharp knives and some other metal tools to test the durability of the device. Xiaomi mid-range device is selling like hotcakes in India due to its high-end specs and low-price. So, it’s a good time to check, how better Xiaomi Poco F1 rank in the durability test.

In the durability test, Xiaomi stood against all the odds and gained a good rating from the YouTuber. To test the scratch resistance, he used sharp cutter on the Gorilla Glass packed 2.5D curved display and on the sides of the phone. Apart from the basic scratches/grooves on the display, it survives from all the scratches that are made using metal coins, keys and similar other objects in your pocket. Further, he conveyed that the Poco F1 is little water resistant and pointed out its plastic build quality, which is prone to scratches and scuffs.

Talking about the fingerprint sensor, it sits on the backside of the device which also survived scratches from a sharp blade. YouTuber has termed it as “invincible”. Xiaomi packs similar quality material for the protector that is covering the dual rear camera setup on the back. Overall, the device’s backside is prone to scratches and it remains solid upon dropping it from normal height. Just a heads up, make sure to use a case for the device as the back is prone to scratches.

Here’s the Poco F1 durability test video:

In the end, YouTuber did some burn tests on the Xiaomi Poco F1 but it fails to impress. It survived open flame test for few seconds but after that it didn’t resist the fire. It also performed average in the bend test.

Read More: Xiaomi Poco F1 update improves camera, now unlock its bootloader in just 3 days

Overall, the device has gained appreciation in the scratch test which is a major part of the durability test. So, in general, Xiaomi Poco F1 build is quite good for daily usage.

Get The Leagoo S9 Smartphone At A Dropped Price Of $134.89 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 15, 2018

Leagoo made its hotly-anticipated S9 smartphone available to the public earlier this year. While it seemed to meet the expectations of smartphone enthusiasts in terms of features, the S9 didn’t come cheap.

The Leagoo S9 boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features that justify the price tag the smartphone carries. But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartphone, we got good news for you.

Leagoo, the OTEDA Group Holding Limited-owned star brand is currently offering the S9 smartphone at a discounted price on Banggood as part of its latest promotion sale. As a result, you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $134.89.

This is a noteworthy 21% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $169.99. An absolute bargain at this price, the S9 sports a mammoth 5.85 inches IPS, LCD display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1512 pixels for an unparalleled video watching experience.
Housed in a robust plastic and metal body, the S9 features an eye-catching curved design. Under the hood, it packs a powerful MT6750 Octa-Core 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 28nm processor along with an ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 520 MHz GPU.

The Leagoo S9 offers 4GB of RAM, coupled with 32GB of onboard storage that can further be expanded up to 128GB. The phone houses 13.0MP+2.0MP rear-mounted cameras with FNO/2.2 aperture, autofocus, TBD sensor, and LED FLash and an 8.0MP selfie shooter with FNO/2.0 aperture.

The S9 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a built-in 3300mAh battery. Furthermore, it features a slew of useful sensors such as a gravity sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, a magnetic compass, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

In order to check out the rest of the specification and grab the discount, you can head straight to this link before the promo ends. While you can choose between 3 color options including black, blue and gold, there were only 53 pieces left at the time of writing.

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Get The Vivo Nex Phablet For Just $639.99 On GearBest!

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 15, 2018

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo, a subsidiary of OnePlus parent BBK Electronics took the wraps off the long-awaited Vivo Nex phablet in June. Sporting a full, no-notch screen and a pop-up selfie camera, the device became an instant hit among tech buffs.

While it is amazing to look at, the Vivo Nex will set you back a pretty penny on online as well as offline stores. But if you’re on a tight budget and wondering if you can buy this feature-laden phablet from Vivo at a lowered price, we got good news for you.

The Vivo Nex has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price of just $639.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 26% reduction in the phablet’s original asking price and it will be valid only for a limited period of time.
The Vivo Nex is quite a bargain at this reduced price, given that it sports a mammoth 6.59 inch super AMOLED FHD+ display with 1080 x 2316 pixels screen resolution. Moreover, the phablet is housed in a robust aluminum alloy and polycarbonate body which is further augmented with a borderless design.

It packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 2.8GHz processor along with an equally compelling Adreno 616 GPU, under the hood. As a phablet, the Nex offers 8GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB (non-expandable) of onboard storage to ensure you never run out of space to store your favorite content.

On the photography front, the Vivo Nex houses a 12.0MP + 5.0MP dual camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s an 8.0MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. Moreover, it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a built-in 4000mAh Li-ion battery.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount, which will only be valid for the black color version of the Vivo Nex phablet. With just 68 pieces left for the Flash Sale price, the promo is slated to end in 3 days.

Get 26% Off On Vivo NEX 4G Phablet