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Australia blocks Huawei 5G infrastructure over national security concerns

Huawei has seen its ambition to debut as the world’s leading provider of 5G infrastructure dealt a blow. The Australia government has barred the Chinese firm from supplying 5G infrastructure with the decision hinged on national security concerns. Also, fellow Chinese brand ZTE was slammed with the same ban.huawei patents

The ban is reminiscent of the one placed on both companies by the US government with national security concerns placed at the fore-front of reasons adduced for that. The U.S has already advised against the use of Huawei and ZTE infrastructures by US companies. A new law prohibited government officials and institutions from using same. Huawei also saw lucrative deals with US carriers to sell its smartphones broken at the last minute due to the US government’s interference.

Read Also: US law that bans the use of Huawei and ZTE devices by government officials now in force

Till this moment, we are yet to see any concrete evidence that Huawei or ZTE had compromised with the Chinese government in the handling of the data of its users. All concerns have been more about the control the Chinese government wield over indigenous companies than on any proof. The company has persistently insisted that it conducts its business in line with international best practices. A statement released by the company’s Australia arm after the announcement of Australia’s ban reaffirmed this position. Part of the statement reads; “The Australian government’s decision to block Huawei from Australia’s 5G market is politically motivated, not the result of a fact-based, transparent, or equitable decision-making process,” the brand’s Australian arm noted in a statement. The company also stated that the Australia government’s actions “undermine the principles of competition and non-discrimination in fair trade.” Huawei Australia also maintains this position in a tweet on its official Twitter handle (find tweet below).

 

The Rugged Blackview BV6800 Pro features significant upgrades like 6580mAh battery, FHD+ Display (Bonus Giveaway!)

The Blackview BV6000 turned out to be the company best selling rugged smartphone till date, bringing a blend of mid-range specs and affordable price tag to the rugged market. The company has revealed that the phone sold over 10 million units worldwide since its launch nearly two years ago. Now, the company wants to replicate the success of the device with its successor, the Blackview BV6800 Pro and it has made sure that the phone has solid upgrades to justify its purchase in 2018.

Blackview BV6800 Pro

The Blackview BV6800 Pro will bring upgrades in a number of key areas like ruggedness, battery life, and quality of display. The 4.7-inch HD display panel of the BV6000 gets upgraded to a much larger and pixel rich FHD+ 5.7-inch display. The RAM inside gets upgraded from 3GB to 4GB. One of the biggest upgrades is in the battery department with the new phone feature a battery of 6580mAh! Thats a solid upgrade from the already large 4200mAh battery inside the two year old BV6000 model! Finally, the new BV6800 Pro is even more rugged in nature thanks to the additional military grade MIL-STD-810G certification along with the standard IP68 certification.

Blackview BV6800 Pro goodies

This is all we know about the phone so far. The Blackview BV6800 Pro will be available on Blackview official website and AliExpress shop on September 1st. Anyone who subscribes to Blackview email and purchases before October 1stwill get a free gift package worth $40. Check out more details on their official website from here.

You can also participate in this SURVEY HERE to get a chance to win the Blackview BV6800 Pro for free.

Blackview BV6800 Pro giveaway

Vivo X23 to come equipped with fourth generation in-display fingerprint sensor

Vivo is all set to launch next-generation X-series smartphone — Vivo X23. Ahead of the phone’s official launch, several features related to the smartphone are already known, thanks to the official video and teasers shared by the company.

China-based Vivo is the first company to introduce a smartphone with in-display fingerprint sensor and the upcoming Vivo X23 is also confirmed to come with a biometric sensor that’s placed under the display.

Vivo X23 Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor

Now, the latest information regarding the Vivo X23 coming from the company reveals that it’ll come equipped with the fourth-generation under-display fingerprint sensor. This new-generation fingerprint sensor is said to be better accuracy for fingerprint recognition and faster device unlocking speed.

The Vivo X23 will feature a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It’ll be the first phone from Vivo to come with a waterdrop display and will offer 91.2 percent screen-to-body ratio.

The company has already confirmed that the phone will have an 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant. We’re also expecting the company to launch a 6GB RAM variant which could also have 128GB onboard storage. Under the hood, the device will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 670 processor.

In terms of photography, the phone will come with dual rear cameras and an LED flash. The front-facing camera will also come with Face Unlock support, having 3D facial scanning through TOF 3D depth camera technology. The device’s battery is also expected to support 22.5W fast charging through USB-C.

The phone will come with gradient colors, which Vivo has named 3D Phantom Aurora. The phone can take on different colors depending on the angle light hits it. It’ll be available in three colors options — Phantom Red, Magic Night Blue, and Phantom Violet.

Read More: Vivo V11 Pro with Halo FullView Display to launch in India on September 6

While the company has not yet officially launched the smarthone, it is scheduled to go on sale in China at 10:00 AM on 30th August.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 4GB+64GB version gets a solid price cut for a day, now 849 yuan (~$123)!

Xiaomi‘s latest budget Redmi 6 model has received an amazing cut in its price which takes the price much lower. The Redmi 6 is known for its cheap pricing but presently, the 4GB + 64GB version has received a 150 yuan cut in its price bringing it down to 849 yuan (~$123).

Xiaomi Redmi 6

 

This offer is definitely a bang for your bucks but unfortunately, the offer is only valid for today (August 24). Also, the offer can only be accessed from Mi.com in China. However, it holds promise that the Redmi 6 price may soon come crashing down. The 3GB+32GB version still retains its 799 yuan ($116) price tag which is also super cheap.

 

Read Also: Xiaomi Redmi 6 Review – Yet Another Good Budget Phone

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 was launched alongside the Redmi 6A on June 12 which makes it just two months old. The device comes with a 5.45-inch display with an HD+ resolution of 1440×720 pixels. Xiaomi demonstrated the toughness of the Redmi 6’s screen when it demonstrated, in a video, how the device’s screen could crack walnuts unscathed. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset which is a pretty decent processor. Other features include a 5MP selfie camera and a 12MP+5MP dual rear camera setup with support for AI, PDAF. The device equally packs a 3000mAh battery and is available in Blue, Pink, Gold and Silver Grey colours.

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Honor 8X and 8X Max launch confirmed for September 5

Huawei’s Honor brand had confirmed the existence of the Honor 8X via a leaked teaser poster which was spotted online recently. Recall that the Honor 8X retail box was also leaked online last week. The Chinese brand has now shared another poster which confirms the launch date for the model. According to the poster, Huawei isn’t just launching the Honor 8X but will also unveil an Honor 8X Max. Both models will be launched on September 5.Honor 8X launch

The Honor 8X was benchmarked on GeekBench recently pointing at the presence of a Kirin 710 chipset but Master Lu benchmark did indicate that the device packs a Snapdragon 660 chipset. The device is said to bring flagship features such as AI super night mode, elevator mode and GPU Turbo technology while sporting an affordable price tag. The Honor 8X and 8X Max may likely differ only in their display sizes while the specifications are expected to be the same.

Read Also: Honor 8X has Snapdragon 660, reveals Master Lu benchmarks

 The Honor 8X is equipped with a screen resolution of 2244 x 1080 pixels. That means it will deliver an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The device measures 177.57 x 86.24 x 8.13mm and it weighs 210 grams. With a 7.12-inch display, we may be looking at the 8X Max. The 8X should be smaller than that screen size.  The 8X Max is also listed to pack a 4,900mAh battery while its 3C certification shows the presence of the 18W fast charger. Further, the models will come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB as well as 128GB of internal storage. The back panel features a primary camera of 16-megapixel that is assisted by a secondary 2-megapixel sensor. The 8X model will come pre-installed with Android 8.1 Oreo-based EMUI 8 custom skin.

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ZTE Axon 9 Pro gets benchmarked, SD845 confirmed

ZTE’s troubled days might be over, but the company will still take some time to get back on track. We are seeing signs of recovery, like the ZTE Blade V9 going on sale this month and the recent confirmation of Axon 9 Pro launch on August 30 at IFA 2018.  Now, the same phone has been spotted on the benchmarking platform Geekbench, revealing a few details about the hardware inside.

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The phone went through Geekbench under the name ZTE A2019G Pro and scores pretty well. In fact, with the base clock speed of 1.77GHz and single-core and multi-core scores of 2399 and 8785 respectively, we know for sure that the upcoming Axon flagship will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. The Axon series has always featured the top-end Snapdragon chipsets (Axon 7 had SD820 and Axon 7S came with SD821), so the new flagship was expected to come with SD845 on board. The listing also confirms that there will be 6GB of RAM inside.

ZTE Axon 9 Poster

A recently leaked poster of the Axon 9 Pro has also revealed its potential design. Its actually disappointing to see that the phone will feature a generic design. So, you have dual cameras at the back, arranged vertically with a flash underneath. Then there’s the Axon logo along with the ZTE logo below. The poster reveals the Blue color version of the device, but there should be a couple of other options too. Coming to the front, the Axon 9 comes with a notched display, with a chin below. The notch is relatively big, much like the iPhone X or the Mi 8, which adds the possibility of IR port for face recognition.

The ZTE teaser for the Axon 9 Pro had the 5G logo on top, which could hint at some kind of 5G support. However, with SD845 and its X20 LTE modem inside, its unlikely that we will see this flagship rock support for the next generation standard. So, don’t keep your hopes too high!

We await more details as the launch date nears.

 

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Check out the Huawei Mate 20 series unofficial renders based on leaks

Since the disclosure by Huawei that it would be launching the Hisilicon Kirin 980 chipset at IFA Berlin 2018 on August 31, the media has been buzzing with news surrounding the Mate 20 series. The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are expected to be the first smartphones that will be powered by Kirin 980 chipsets. The duo is expected to be unveiled along with the Mate 20 Lite within a short while. TheMate 20 Lite on its part will be powered by the Snapdragon710 chipset. We’ve spotted the renders of all three models which we bring to you in this article for us to know what to expect design-wise from the trio.Huawei Mate 20

The Mate 20 renders were created by the guys at XDA Developers while that of the Mate 20 Pro was done by Ben Geskin. Both renders are said to be based on leaked details about the models. The Mate 20 comes with a water drop notch display similar to what OPPO used on the R17. While the Mate 20 Pro will feature a wider notch on top of its display. The rear design of both flagship Mate 20 models looks almost similar. The most spectacular feature the triple camera setup and the arrangement of the lenses on both models. The camera sensors and LED flash are housed in a single square-shaped housing.Huawei Mate 20 Pro What differentiates the Mate 20’s rear design from that of the Mate 20 Pro is the presence of a fingerprint sensor on the Mate 20 whereas the Pro model doesn’t have. The absence of a fingerprint sensor on the Mate 20 Pro is suggestive of the presence of on-screen fingerprint sensor. The device is also expected to come with 3D Face Unlock.Huawei Mate 20 Lite

Read Also: Huawei Mate 20 Lite packing a Kirin 710 chipset benchmarked on GeekBench

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite renders also shows the presence of an iPhone X-like notch on top the full-screen display. That means all three models will have the notch design with the Mate 20’s being the water drop type. At the rear, the Mate 20 Lite packs a dual camera setup arranged vertically at the middle. The LED flash is located at the left side of the sensors while at the bottom is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Mate 20 Lite design is similar to that of the Mate 10 Porsche Design released last year. It should be noted that the Mate 20 series final design may be different from these renders but the differences may likely be minor.

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Realme 2 to pack Snapdragon SoC, could be priced under Rs. 10,000 ($143)

Realme, the newly formed smartphone brand after its split from parent company Oppo, has already scheduled a launch event in India on August 28 where the company will unveil its Realme 2 smartphone.

Earlier, we reported that the phone could be a Flipkart exclusive device and today, the company has confirmed that the Realme 2 will indeed be a Flipkart exclusive smartphone. Further, the company has also revealed that the phone will be priced under Rs. 10,000 ($143) as the company said that it’ll be first phone to come with a notched display under Rs. 10,000.

Oppo Realme 2 Leak

Realme has also revealed that the smartphone will feature a notched display and come with a dual camera sensors on the back panel. In addition, unlike the Oppo Realme 1, the smartphone will also have a fingerprint sensor on the back panel, for added security.

Now, the company has also confirmed that the Realme 2 will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor. However, it’s not yet known which particular chipset from Qualcomm will power the device. Its predecessor, the Realme 1 was powered by MediaTek’s Helio P60 octa-core processor.

The phone will feature a 6.2-inch display and will offer 88.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. It’ll be fuelled by a massive 4,300mAh battery that should easily last for an entire day on single charge.

It’s also known that the phone will be available in three color options — Black, Blue, and Red. For more details, including the phone’s full specifications, pricing and availability information, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially launch the phone on August 28.

Read More: OPPO R17 launched with SD 670, Onscreen fingerprint, Gradient back and Gorilla Glass 6

To recall, the Realme 1 comes with a 6-inch Full-HD+ display and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC clocked at 2GHz with a dual-core AI-specific chip. It features a 13-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front snapper. It runs on Android Oreo-based ColorOS and is fuelled by a 3,410mAh battery.

Check out the Google Pixel 3 XL Camera Comparison vs Note 9 vs P20 Pro via leaked samples

Now that the Galaxy Note 9 is official, our eyes have turned towards the big launch heading our way, the Google Pixel 3 series. The Pixel series is never shy of the camera before its official release as we usually get a stream of leaked images and info before its official launch. However, this year, Pixel 3 leaks have been rather too generous (hands on, camera samples, specs), giving us high quality pictures of the device well before its official launch. But it looks like we are in store for a lot more Pixel 3 XL details! A Russian site has just released a full review of the handset. This also includes a solid camera comparison between the Pixel 3 XL vs Galaxy Note 9 vs Huawei P20 Pro.

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Order of images: Pixel 3 XL, P20 Pro, Note 9

 

One of the striking highlights of Pixel 3 XL‘s camera is its dynamic range. In comparison to the Huawei P2o Pro and the Note 9, the Google flagship shows impressive dynamic range prowess. At the same time, the saturation levels are on point with good amount of details too. In some samples, you might end up wishing for brighter colors, like in the case of the orange flower sample. However, its still better than the saturated Note 9 samples that comes with some grain when you zoom in. Mind you, this is a pre-production unit but the samples from the Pixel 3 XL look pretty polished. Overall, at least in terms of the camera, the Google flagship should keep up with the best camera smartphones of 2018!

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You can check out the full review of the pre-production unit as well as some more samples from the source link below.

 

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Here’s How You Can Get Extra Discounts On TVC-Mall [Coupon Codes]

Cost-conscious buyers, rejoice. If you usually refrain from spending a lot of money buying all sorts of products online or are simply on a tight budget, we got good news for you.

TVC-Mall is giving its consumers a chance to avail huge discounts in the form of specific coupon codes. So let us head straight to the details without wasting time.

Coupon Code: 182801

You can use this coupon code to save an extra $1 on all products available on TVC-Mall if your order surpasses $15. It is imperative for you to be logged in to take advantage of the coupon.Each customer can apply the coupon only once to avail the discount. For instance, you can use this coupon for the SQ11 Car DVR Mini Camera, which is available at a discounted price of just $17.2, in order to bring your grand total further down to just $16.61. It is worth noting that the coupon will expire on September 2nd.

Coupon Code: 182803

If your grand total exceeds $40, you’d be eligible to get a discount of $3 through the above-mentioned coupon code. This coupon will be valid for every product you can find on the popular Chinese online wholesale store. On the downside, you’d only be able to get an extra discount through this coupon until September 2nd.

Coupon Code: 182808

Likewise, customers who shop for $100 or more will be able to get an extra discount using the aforesaid coupon code. The coupon can only be used once on all products by logged-in users at the time of checking out.
For the sake of an instance, the HUAWEI P20 Pro smartphone is currently up for grabs bearing a price tag of $1022.21 on TVC-Mall, but you reduce the phone’s original asking price to just $1014.21 with the help of the coupon, which will be valid until September 2nd only.

You can follow this link to take advantage of the coupon codes before they lapse.

Get Big Discounts On All Products On TVC-Mall

Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro to come with Android 9.0 Pie, reveals EEC

Huawei, which is now leading the Chinese smartphone market, is preparing to launch its new flagship smartphone — Mate 20-series, which includes Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 Lite. In case you are wondering what these devices will be running on — Android Oreo or Android Pie, we now have an answer.

According to the Eurasian Economic Comission (EEC), which certified the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro with model numbers  LYA-L29 and HMA-L29 respectively, both the devices will be running the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system out-of-the-box.

Huawei Mate 20 Render

However, the Mate 20 Lite, which has not yet been certified by EEC, could come with the older Android Oreo operating system, as revealed through the recent benchmark listing. Apart from the Mate 20-series devices, another device has also been certified — Huawei Y9 (2019), aka JKM-LX1, which will Android 8.0 Oreo at launch.

Both the smartphones — Huawei’s Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, which will be running Android Pie out-of-the-box, will have a layer of the company’s own custom interface EMUI 9. In terms of specifications, the devices are expected to be powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor, which could be the first 7nm chipset in the market. The Mate 20 Lite, on the other hand, will come with Kirin 710 chipset.

The devices are also expected to come along with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The Pro variant could also come with 8GB RAM model. The Mate 20 could feature a 6.28-inch AMOLED display and pack 4,200mAh battery.

Read More: Huawei releases MateBook X Pro with 8GB RAM+512GB SSD (No Nvidia Graphics Card) for non-gamers

Some rumors are making round suggesting that the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 Pro will come with an under-display fingerprint sensor, similar to what we’ve seen on Vivo NEX and Xiaomi Mi 8. Recent renders suggested that the Mate 20 will feature a waterdrop display and triple camera sensors on the back panel.

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Get Upgraded Version Best Dual-Driver Wire & Wireless HIFI Earphones For Only $59 On GizModern

 


GizModern is giving music lovers something to cheer about. The popular maker of innovative gadgets is giving connoisseurs of music an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money on the upgraded version of its wire & wireless dual-driver HIFI earphones.

Sporting a one-of-a-kind detachable, ergonomic design, the wire & wireless dual-driver HIFI earphones allow its wearer to attach any wired and wireless cable (Bluetooth cable) on it, making it suitable for various occasions. Moreover, it offers 4 hours of music on just a single 2-hour charge.

Featuring real HiFi quality, these earphones are designed to deliver finely detailed acoustic experience using its dual drivers with a precision-tuned passive crossover network. Furthermore, it delivers exceptional dynamic range with its dual dynamic drivers.


The comfortable-to-wear earphones employ passive noise-canceling and precision-tuned crossover to provide aural consistency and total immersion. With a cable length of 1.2m / 3.9ft, the device is compatible with a broad range of phones that feature a 3.5 headphone jack.

You’d normally need to shell out $199 in order to get your hands on the Best Dual-Driver Wire & Wireless HIFI Earphones, but as part of its latest promo, GizModern is currently selling it at a dropped price of just $59. You can choose from 3 color options including black, red and transparent.

If you’re interested in availing the discount, head straight to this link before the promo comes to an end.

Avail A Big Discount On Wire & Wireless HIFI Earphones

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Deep Sea Blue variant goes on sale today for the first time

About a month ago, Xiaomi launched the next-generation Mi Max smartphone — Mi Max 3. The phone was launched in three color options — Black Stone, Dream Gold, and Deep Sea Blue. Until now, only Black and Gold color variants were available for purchase in China.

Now, from today onwards, the Deep Sea Blue color variant of the Xiami Mi Max 3 will also be available for purchase in China. The first sale of the Mi Max 3 Blue variant will take place today. The company had already started taking pre-orders a couple of days ago. The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant will be available for 1,999 yuan, which roughly converts to $290.

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Deep Sea Blue Sale China

Coming to the specifications, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 features a huge 6.9-inch Full HD+ display 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio, which offers a screen-to-body ratio 85.19 percent. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor which the company claims to provide 40 percent better performance than Mi Max 2’s SD625 SoC.

The 4GB RAM variant of the Mi Max 3 packs 64GB internal storage while the 6GB RAM model comes with 128GB onboard storage. For enhanced gaming experience on games like Arena of Valor, the device supports high frame multi-core multi-threading and offers gaming features like game toolbox, one-click acceleration, screen and video capture as well as quickly reply on WeChat.

The phone features a 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel AI dual camera with a pixel size of 1.4μm along with dual PD dual-core focus that offers faster and accurate autofocus. On the front, it comes equipped with an 8-megapixel selfie camera along with a dedicated soft-light LED flash.

Along with the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, the Mi Max 3 also carries support for face unlock feature. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack

Read More: Xiaomi launches new 15.6” Mi Notebook with 8th-gen processor, NVIDIA GeForce MX110 & a full-sized keyboard

In terms of software, the handset is pre-installed with Android 8.1 Oreo and the latest edition of MIUI which also brings along Xiao AI voice assistant. The Mi Max 3 has a 5,500mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging. The massive battery capacity makes it possible to use the smartphone for 2 days on a single charge and offers a standby time of one month.

OPPO likely to manufacture the first 5G Smartphone in 2019

In the traditional sense, OPPO might not come off as a company that drives on innovation. A lot of their smartphones in the past couple of years have been targeted to sell well, but they were not exactly the type that will make you go wow. That kind of changed this year, especially with the release of the OPPO Find X, which features a full screen display and a slide up camera housing. Another highlight tech from OPPO this year has been Super VOOC fast charging that supports up to 50W charging! Given its release on the OPPO R17 Pro, it became a lot cheaper for consumers to get this incredibly quick fast charging feature. Now, OPPO’s assistant VP, Shen Yiren reveals some key details about the company’s upcoming innovations.

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Shen reveals that OPPO’s 5G development is going well and it’s likely going to be the first manufacturer to mass produce a 5G smartphone in 2019. OPPO’s R&D department has been busy in the past few years churning out tech such as triple cameras, variable aperture, AI, Face Unlock, and even Super VOOC in its 2018 smartphones. So, its quite possible that the company is nearing the release of a 5G smartphone as well. If you recall, OPPO had officially announced partnership with Qualcomm for 5G solutions earlier this year. Further, the company also setup a research institute back in March dedicated to 5G and AI. If these moves don’t convince you that OPPO can release the first 5G smartphone, then know that the company demoed the “First Live 5G 3D video call” in May this year in collaboration with Qualcomm.

 

 

OPPO has stated multiple times that its first 5G smartphone should be out by early 2019. Huawei, ZTE, LenovoLG, are all looking forward to release their first 5G smartphones in 2019, so it would be really interesting to see who manages to release their big guns first in the market.

 

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Chinese smartphone shipments witness 12% drop, Huawei leads the market

Rising Sun Data, an analytics firm has published a report on China for smartphone shipments of the first half of this year. According to the report, the region witnessed a massive 12 percent drop in smartphone shipments on a yearly basis.

While the total smartphone shipments in the region dropped significantly, the homegrown company Huawei takes the top spot for the first time, leading the smartphones market in China with 29 percent market share. It’s noteworthy that the Huawei’s market share is a combination of both brands — Huawei and Honor.

China Market Share First Half 2018

If the market share of both brands is considered separately, then Oppo takes the lead with around 20.1 percent market and Vivo grabs the second spot with around 16.9 percent market share, edging out Honor which managed to grab 16.7 percent market share, according to the report.

Xiaomi takes the fourth position in China’s smartphone market share with around 15.1 percent and Huawei grabs the fifth position with 12.7 percent share. US-based Apple comes in the sixth place with 8.9 percent market share — the first non-Chinese smartphone manufacturer in the list.

The report adds that over 90 percent of overall smartphone sales in China in the first half of the year were from the companies ranked in the Top 5 list. This is believed to be the direct consequences of stagnating market where larger player squeeze out smaller players.

Recently, a report from Canalys suggested that the Chinese phone market witnessed 8 percent drop in Q2 year-on-year. The same firm had reported that the Chinese phone market slumped by 21% year on year in Q1 this year.

Read More: Xiaomi or Samsung, which company is leading the Indian smartphone market?

Globally, Huawei also managed to overtake Apple in smartphone shipments to grab the second spot, according to the reports from  IDC, Canalys, and Strategy Analytics. While Huawei shipped more than 54 million devices in the second quarter of this year, Apple managed to ship 41.3 million iPhones.

Preoder Zeblaze Crystal 2 Smart Watch For Just $29.99 On Banggood


Much to the delight of health junkies, the market is rife with high-end smartwatches and all sorts of other fitness gadgets. These devices can monitor your health, training, calories burned and perform several other tasks using cutting-edge technology.

If you’re looking for a high-end smartwatch that boasts an impressive array of features, you might want to take a look at the Zeblaze Crystal 2. Equipped with a heart rate monitor and a slew of other useful features, this wearable device is now up for preorder on Banggood.

The Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is offering a significant 50% off on the Crystal 2 smartwatch’s original asking price. As a result, the feature-laden smartwatch that would usually set you back $59.99 is now available at a dropped price of just $29.99.

This discount; however, will be valid only for 800 pieces. You can choose from 3 color versions including red, blue and black.
At this dropped price, the Zeblaze-branded Crystal 2 is quite an irresistible smartwatch. The device keeps its wearer motivated to be more active in a bid to achieve a healthy life.

The Crystal 2 smartwatch is crammed with useful functions such as all-day activity tracking, multi-sensory, mobile alerts, Pedometer, sleep monitor, heart rate algorithm and run route tracking, just to name a few. Moreover, it is housed in a robust Alloy case, which is further augmented with an eye-catching Silica strap.

You can visit this link to check out the rest of the features and preorder the Zeblaze Crystal 2. It is worth noting that the smartwatch will go back to its original $59.99 retail as soon as the remaining pieces are sold out.

Get 50% Off On Zeblaze Crystal 2 Smart Watch

Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Smartphone For Just $464.99 On LightInTheBox [Coupon Code]

While Xiaomi continues to sweep gadget buffs off their feet with high-end mobile apps, laptops, and other consumer electronics items, the Chinese tech giant is particularly unrivaled in the smartphone segment. Among a slew of much-awaited devices, Xiaomi unveiled its hotly-anticipated Mi Mix 2S smartphone this year.

Crammed with an impressive array of features and breath-taking specifications, the Mi Mix 2S is one of the best smartphones to be launched earlier this year. But much to the chagrin of budget-conscious Xiaomi fans, the phone doesn’t come cheap.

In fact, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S would set you back a pretty on online stores. In a bid to make it available to those who are on a tight budget, LightInTheBox is currently offering a big discount on the well-received phone’s original asking price.

Apart from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of more money before heading to check out. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.


The global version of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S smartphone normally sells for $1,133.31 on LightInTheBox, but the Beijing-based international online retail company is currently selling it at a reduced price of just $509.99. This is a noteworthy 55% reduction in the phone’s retail price.

In addition to taking advantage of the significant discount, you can apply coupon code XIAOMIBRASILMIX2S64 to get an extra $35 off at the time of checking out. This will help you bring your already reduced grand total further down to just $464.99.

Despite its dropped price tag, this version of the Mi Mix 2S smartphone offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage. Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor along with an equally competent Adreno 630 GPU.

You can visit this link in order to check out the full specification and avail the discount. It is also worth noting that promo is slated to end in just 3 days and the coupon code will expire soon.

Get 55% Off On Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Smartphone

Preorder Xiaomi Mi Notebook Laptop At Dropped Price On GeekBuying

Xiaomi has finally unveiled the hotly-anticipated new version of its well-received Mi Notebook in China. Retaining key features from the Mi Notebook Pro 2, the new laptop is designed to meet the professional needs.

Much to the delight of Xiaomi fans, two versions of the Mi Notebook have already gone up for preorder on GeekBuying. More importantly, the Chinese electronics online store is doling out noteworthy discounts on both variants of the budget laptop.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook (4GB DDR4 + 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD)

Powered by an Intel Core i5-8250U, Quad-Core, 3.4GHzmax processor, the Mi Notebook can multitask, running casual games and playing movies without any sort of interruption. Under the hood, it packs an NVIDIA GeForce MX110 GPU with 2GB DDR5 graphics memory.

This version runs Microsoft Windows 10 operating system and offers 4GB memory so that programs and games can run smoothly. Moreover, it comes with 128GB and 1TB HDD ROM to ensure you never run out of storage space to save your favorite content.

You’d normally shell out $851.99 to get your hands on this powerful version of the Mi Notebook, but GeekBuying is giving buyers an opportunity to preorder it at a dropped price of just $729.99. You can follow this link to avail the discount.
Xiaomi Mi Notebook (8GB DDR4 + 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD)

This a slightly bigger version of the Mi Notebook that comes with 8GB memory, coupled with 128GB and 1TB data storage and you can preorder it without emptying your pocket. The aforesaid variant is currently up for preorder bearing a discounted price tag of just $779.99 on GeekBuying.

The larger sibling of the Mi Notebook would set you back 862.99 without the discount. An absolute bargain at this price, this version sports a big 15.6 Inch FHD display with a screen resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels.

With its full view display, the Mi Notebook offers an unparalleled screen experience, displaying images and videos exactly how the photographer or videographer expected. You can follow this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Preorder Xiaomi Mi Notebook For Just $729.99

 

 

Preorder Xiaomi Mi Notebook For Just $779.99

Here’s Your Chance To Collect Coupons, Get Free Gifts And Lots More On GeekBuying


The biggest promotion sale of the month kicked off on GeekBuying and it includes huge discounts, great deals and offers that you don’t want to miss. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

Dubbed as the ‘August Sale,’ the promotion has been split into multiple categories in order to simplify the search process. First off, the Coupon section offers buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money in the form of discount coupons.

Each coupon is associated with an expiry date and it is imperative for you to apply it before it expires. The coupon will be sent directly to the users GeekBuying Account with details about the product it can be applied on and its validity.

The Preview category comprises a broad range of heavily discounted electronics items including the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Bracelet, Xiaomi Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2, One Netbook One Mix Yoga Pocket Laptop and lots more.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3
Consumers will be eligible to get $50 off if their order exceeds $500 and save $5 on orders over $60. The aforesaid coupons will specifically be available in the Preview section.

Aside from that, consumers will be able to get up to 60% off on Top Tech section and save up to $200 on Outdoor & Fashion category as well. Moreover, the Home Gear segment will feature a slew of appliances that come in handy in day to day life starting from just $0.99.

The Recommend section features miscellaneous items carrying considerably lowered price tags. For the sake of an instance, you can buy the VOYO VBook i7 Plus Tablet at a dropped price of just $805.99 in this section.

This is a noteworthy 24% reduction in the tablet’s original asking price of $1065.99. With just 47 pieces remaining at the time of writing, the sale is slated to end in 3 days.

You can follow this link to take advantage of the August Sale promo before it comes to an end on September 3rd.
In addition to doling out the aforesaid discounts, GeekBuying is also offering consumers a chance to win $100 vouchers and save up to 50% as part of its ‘La  Tomatina’ promotion.

The promo features the Xiaomi Cleaner 2, a $15 OFF Coupon, Secret Gifts, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, 5% OFF, a $20 OFF Coupon and a Thank You section. In order to participate, all you need to do is to click on the Start button which is placed in the middle.

After clicking on the Start button, you have to wait to find out what you’ve won. For example, you can win a Tronsmart Element Mega $15 OFF Coupon which will be sent to your GeekBuying account.

You can follow this link to check out more details and grab your chance to win big discount coupons.

Check Out GeekBuying’s August Sale Promo

 

Check Out The La Tomatina Promo For Unmissable Deals

The Motorola XT1942-1 a.k.a Motorola One Power will launch as the Moto P30 Note

Before the announcement of the Moto P30, there was a leak that revealed Motorola would launch three new devices. Those three devices are the Moto P30, the Moto P30 Play, and the Moto P30 Note. With the Moto P30 out of the way, that leaves the Play and Note variants. A new info that has surfaced online has confirmed the identity of the Moto P30 Note.

Moto P30 Note

According to the info, the Moto P30 Note’s model number is X51942-1 which is the same as that of the device which showed up on TENAA last month and has been referred to as the Moto One Power. So one can say that the Moto P30 Note is the Moto One Power but note that the former may launch first.

Based on the TENAA listing, the Moto P30 Note will come with a 6.18-inch FHD+ display and will be powered by a 1.8GHz processor (Snapdragon 636). It will have 3GB/4GB/6GB of RAM with 32GB/64GB of expandable storage.

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A 16MP + 5MP dual camera combo will grace its back and an 8MP front-facing camera will sit within the notch in front. It will also have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner which has a Motorola logo on top.

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Its main selling point will be its 4,850mAh battery which should last well more than a day. The MotoP30 Note will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and be available in black, white, gold, and silver.

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