Moto G5 and G5 Plus finally starts receiving Android Oreo update

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Sep 7, 2018

Although Google has already released the latest Android 9.0 Pie update, it’s a long road ahead to see the device manufacturers start rolling out the update to their phones as few manufacturers are still struggling to release Android Oreo update.

While Pixel smartphones received Android Pie update last month, Motorola‘s fifth-generation Moto G-series phones — Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus has now started receiving the older Android Oreo update.

Both the devices were launched last year, running Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box. However, do noted that the Android Oreo update rollout for the Moto G5 is currently taking place in Mexico only while the Moto G5 Plus is receiving the new version update in only two countries — India and Brazil.

Even in these countries, the update is currently being rolled out in phases, so it’ll take a few more days to be available for every users. While Motorola has said that the Android Oreo update will rollout in other regions as well, the company has not revealed any more details.

Compared to the Android Nougat, the Android Oreo comes with several new features and improvements, including improved battery life, thanks to Google’s Vitals initiative that limits what apps can do in the background. The Android Oreo comes with new emojis, picture-in-picture mode, multi-windows and a few user interface tweaks.

It’s really disappointing that it’s taking so long for the Lenovo-owned company to provide such major updates even for its most popular lineup of phones. Moto G-series, the mid-range smartphone lineup for Motorola, is the most popular series of the company, and is currently in its sixth-generation.

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AnTuTu reveals world’s smartphone user distribution: Popular screen resolutions, storage variants, RAM & more!

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 7, 2018

In August, popular benchmarking platform AnTuTu conducted multiple surveys to reveal the distribution of Android smartphone users across various categories such as screen resolution, screen size, chipset, RAM, storage and Android version.

Screen Resolution

The above image shows nearly 25 percent of users make use of smartphones that support Full HD (1080 x 1920) resolution. Around 17 percent users are using smartphones with tall aspect ratio of 18:9 and Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Nearly 16 percent of users have switched to notched display smartphones that support FHD+ resolution 2248 x 1080 pixels and 2280 x 1080 pixels. Still, a vast majority of users across the world are using Android phones with display resolution lower than HD resolution.

Screen Size

The pie diagram shows that 14.61 percent Android users have smartphones with 6-inch screens. It is followed by 5.5-inch screen size with a market share of 12.75 percent. Phones with 6.2-inch screen size is also gaining popularity as it accounts for 11.45 percent market share.

Chipset

73.8 percent Android phone users all over the world have smartphones powered by octa-core processor. It is followed by quad-core processor with a market share of 21.9 percent.

RAM

A vast majority of 36.51 percent Android users have smartphones with 6 GB of RAM. Android devices with 4 GB of RAM constitute 31.7 percent market share.

ROM (Storage)

Android devices with an internal storage of 64 GB hold 41.13 percent market share and 24.64 percent Android users are using devices with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The above pie diagram shows that very few numbers of users have Android devices with native storage of 256 GB.

Android Version

Read More: AnTuTu releases list of best performing smartphones for August 2018

Around 61 percent Android devices available in the market are running on Android Oreo (versions 8.1.0 and 8.0). Different editions of the Android Nougat such as 7.1.2, 7.0 and 7.1.1 account for 24.07 percent market share.

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Oppo Find X goes on sale in France at a price of 999 Euros ($1,163)

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Jeet

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Sep 7, 2018

A few months ago, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo unveiled its flagship phone — Oppo Find X at a launch event in Paris. The phone then went on sale in various countries around the world, including India, the UK, Taiwan, and China. Now, the Oppo Find X is finally going on sale in France from today, for a price of 999 Euros (approximately $1,163).

In France, the phone is available through telecom operator Orange as well as through the Fnac Darty outlets. For those who purchase the device between 7th September and 4th October, Oppo Mobile France is bundling O-Free Wireless Headphones for free.

To remind you of the specifications, the Oppo Find X comes with a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and is touted as the world’s first smartphone to come with a screen-to-body-ratio of 93.8 percent. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, Adreno 630 GPU along with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

The smartphone doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner, instead, it comes with O-Face (3D face unlock) which OPPO says has a failure rate of 1/1,000,000 compared to that of a fingerprint scanner which is 1/50,000. The 3D face unlock feature, which Oppo calls O-Face Recognition, uses 3D Structured Light Technology which scans 15,000 facial points. The company claims that it is 20 times safer than fingerprint recognition for unlocking the phone.

The Oppo Find X comes with a motorized sliding mechanism, which equips both — front as well as rear cameras. When this part of the phone slides out, it not only reveals the front camera and 3D face scanning sensors for unlocking the phone, it also reveals the dual rear cameras and LED flash. OPPO has termed its camera as “Stealth 3D cameras”.

For the photography, the smartphone comes equipped with a dual camera setup that consists of a 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel sensors on the back with OIS and AI features. The front-facing camera sensor is of 25-megapixel for taking selfies. It comes with multiple 3D portrait lighting features and Omoji.

The phone runs on ColorOS 5.1 AI Smart custom UI based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. The company says that the OS will learn usage habits, preload common applications, and make the app start faster.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0 A2D LE, GPS with A-GPS/GLONASS, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0 port. The device is fuelled by a 3730mAh battery, which supports Oppo’s custom VOOC/SuperVOOC fast charging, depending on the region.

Huawei does not have plans for an independent OS for the time being – Official

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 7, 2018

We recall a report we covered around June this year where it was alleged that Huawei was developing its own mobile operating system as a backup should the U.S government wield the big stick just like it sanctioned ZTE. Well, the company has come out to state that it has no plans of such for now.

This position was made known by Dr. Wang Chenglu, President of Huawei’s Consumer Business Software Engineering Department. The software guru disclosed this when the question as to whether there is a mobile OS in the works was thrown to him after the EMUI 9.0 launch. He acknowledged the simplicity of developing its own operating system but categorically stated that there is no plan of such in place, at least none for now.

Dr Wang was able to explain two reasons why Huawei isn’t planning on a new operating system of its own. First, the biggest challenge of the operating system itself is not technology, because it is not difficult to technically be a runnable operating system. The major problem lies in developing the ecosystem of supported apps that would be compatible with the operating system. The likes of Android and iOS have development a very solid ecosystem that even keeps getting bigger. Building a solid ecosystem involves bringing in partners who would be willing to develop free and paid apps that would be compatible with the OS.

Apart from these hurdles, Huawei presently has a good working relationship with Google and other domestic partners. You might want to take this a half-truth anyway. With the rate at which the U.S government checkmates the company’s activities, there may be a backup plan to counter any sanction that may come its way.

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Buy Dual USB Type-C Adapter At A Dropped Price Of $11.27 On Cafago

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 7, 2018

If you’re looking for a perfect converter for your Chromebook Pixel, Surface Pro 4 or your new Macbook, look no further. The Dual USB Type-C adapter is a great choice for all your Type-C enabled devices as it can connect numerous devices and accessories to your memory card, camera, USB, portable hard disk, mouse etc.

More importantly, you don’t even need to spend a lot of money on the Dual USB Type-C adapter as it is currently available at a dropped price on Cafago. While the device usually carries a steep price tag, you can now buy it at a discounted price of just $11.27.

This is a noteworthy 42% reduction in the feature-laden converter’s original asking price of $19.19. Before we divulge more details about the discount, let us take a gander at what makes this Dual USB Type-C adapter an ideal converter.

An absolute bargain at this reduced price, this multi-compatible converter features two USB3.0 interfaces which can reach a transmitting speed of 5Gbps. Aside from that, it comes with an SD interface, a TF Card interface, and two Type-C interfaces.

It supports a broad range of card type including TF Card, SDXC UHS-1, SDXC, SDHC UHS-1, SDHC, SD and lots more. It is equipped with PD charging that allows the user to charge their laptop while it continues working multi-functional.

As if that weren’t enough, the USB card reader is capable of solving a problem for Macbook without even needing USB port. Housed in an aluminum alloy body, the device has a dimension of 11.0X3, 2X0.9cm and it weighs in at just 46g, which makes it extremely easy to carry.

If you’re interested in checking out more details about the Dual Type-C USB3.0 HUB Combo TF SD Card Card Reader and taking advantage of the discount, just follow this link without wasting time. While the sale is slated to end in 23 days, there were only 325 pieces left for the Flash Sale at the time of writing.

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Buy M3 Plus Smart Bracelet For Only $9.99 On TomTop

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 7, 2018

The market is crammed with all sorts of smart bracelets that can keep a track of your health and various activities. If you’re conscious about your fitness and looking for a feature-laden, yet low priced fitness tracker, you may want to take a look at the M3 Plus smart bracelet.

The multi-functional smart bracelet encourages its wearer to live a more intelligent lifestyle by monitoring their fitness through different functions like sleep monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, and heart rate monitoring It is even equipped with a pedometer, which features calories, distance, and steps counter.

While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a smart device that is compatible with Android as well as iOS operating system, the M3 Plus smart bracelet is currently available at a dropped price of just $9.99 on TomTop. This is a noteworthy 50% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $19.85.

This powerful smart bracelet works with IOS 8.0 and above, Android 4.4 and above and it supports BT 4.0. Moreover, it sports an HD 0.96in TFT color touchscreen display and is housed in a robust case made using ABS + PC material.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the M3 Plus smart bracelet and avail the discount. The discount will be valid for the black, blue and red color version of the smart bracelet.

It is worth noting that the sale is slated to end in 23 days. Moreover, there were only 298 pieces left for the Flash Sale at the time of writing.

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Redmi Note 5 Pro Red on sale in India starting from INR 14,999

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 7, 2018

Xiaomi recently launched Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphone with Snapdragon 636 and 5.9 inch of display. Today, Note 5 Pro will go on flash sale in India starting from Rs 14,999. The flash sale will start at 12:00 PM IST (2:30PM Beijing Time/GMT 6:30PM) along with the new Redmi Note 5 Red color. The smartphone is available in Black, Gold, Blue and Red colors at Rs 14,999 for 4 GB RAM variant and Rs 16,999 for 6 GB RAM variant.

There are plenty offers that users will get if they buy the Redmi Note 5.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Offers:

Xiaomi is also offering some offers for the customers who have an Axis bank credit card. There’s also an EMI offer from Bajaj Finserv with no cost EMI for 6 months. Further, Reliance Jio is also offering a cashback of Rs 22,00 with 4.5 TB 4G data. Hungama music is also offering 3-Month free subscription to the users of Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Users can head over to the Mi.com or Flipkart at sharp 12:00 PM IST to get the device. Redmi Note 5 pro is a most popular budget smartphone which caters all the goodies at a reasonable price.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Specs

Additionally, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro packs 5.99 inch full screen display having resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered by Snapdragon 636 processor with an Adreno 509 GPU for graphics. It is available in two different RAM variants, one ships with 4/64 GB Storage and other have 6/64 GB of storage. It packs Hybrid dual-SIM slots, allowing you to add an extra SIM or a microSd card.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Red Edition launched in India

For camera, there’s a dual camera setup of 12 megapixel + 5 megapixel sensors on the rear side packed with EIS (Electronic Image Stabilisation). On the front, Xiaomi device packs a 20 megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture and AI-powered Beautify 4.0.

In connectivity, you will get Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Direct, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, an IR blaster, and 4G VoLTE. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the front along with 4000mAh battery. It supports QC 2.0 allowing you to charge the device quickly. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo-based MIUI 9.6.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Phablet For Just $499.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 7, 2018

Xiaomi made its hotly-anticipated Mi Mix 2S phablet available to the public earlier this year and as expected, it became an instant hit among smartphone lovers. Taking its skyrocketing popularity into consideration, the Chinese handset maker is now offering it to cost-conscious buyers at a considerably lowered price on GearBest.

While the feature-laden Mi Mix 2S usually carries a steep price tag, you can now get your hands on it at a dropped price of just $499.99. This is a noteworthy 23% reduction in the phablet’s original asking price.

The Mi Mix 2S is quite a bargain at this slashed price, given that it boasts an impressive array of specs and features. First off, it sports a mammoth 5.99 inches LCD IPS FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.

The phablet is housed in a robust aluminum alloy and ceramic body which is further augmented with eye-catching curved glass screen and borderless design. Moreover, the phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 2.8GHz processor along with an Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood.

The aforesaid discount is up for grabs for the black-tinted 6GB RAM+128GB ROM version. On the photography front, the device houses a 12.0MP+12.0MP dual camera setup and a 5.0MP front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

It runs MIUI 9 based on Android 8.0 Oreo OS and is backed by a 3400mAh big capacity battery. Furthermore, the phablet is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors including a proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, e-compass, fingerprint sensor, ambient light sensor, and hall sensor.

You can check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount by heading straight to this link. While the promo is slated to end in 5 days, there were only 3 pieces left for the Flash Sale.

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

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 7, 2018

As per the new report from The Information, it is revealed that Huawei could be the potential partner with Microsoft for the upcoming AI chips deal in China. Microsoft is in talks with the Chinese firm to use its AI chips in the data centres in China. Both the firms are already collaboratively working together in cloud computing to bring the Office 365 in the country. So, it isn’t surprising to see the two to deepen their partnership with such a deal.

The deal can also be termed as a an aftereffect of the recent China’s policy to use more “home” based technologies for data centers in the country. If true, then it would be for the first time that Microsoft doesn’t use AI chips from Nvidia in China. It would be a big blow for the Nvidia as already it is down in the stock market by -1.9%. Currently, Huawei is banned from use in the US due to some security concerns. So, this deal would be a relief for Huawei and it will also help it take a dominant position in the AI chip market in China.

To convince Microsoft to use its AI chips, Huawei must fulfill the U.S. company’s strict performance requirements. Some Huawei engineers are customizing the software that operates the chips in order to meet Microsoft’s standards, according to one of the people. The engineers are also conducting tests by running Microsoft’s algorithms, such as the Bing search engine’s speech recognition software, on the new Huawei chip.

There are huge benefits for both the companies, except Nvidia. Microsoft will also gain cold shoulder support from the Chinese government. Also, it could help Microsoft to build trust among the users due to native-ness of the servers.

Read More: Microsoft Has An AI Bot In China Named Xiaoice That Can Make Voice Calls To Humans

In the upcoming months, we hope Microsoft will strengthen its position in the Chinese market. It is also helping the American giant to understand the Chinese market in more detail. In China, Microsoft is competing against already present companies such as Alibaba and Tencent. Additionally, the market would be small for the new AI chips as Nvidia AI chips are mostly in use by some big companies in China. Still, there’s big chance that Huawei’s presence would gradually increase in upcoming few months due to support from Microsoft.

Let’s see what happens in the near future as the deal has not been sealed yet.

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Oppo R17’s 6GB+128GB version went on sale in China for 3199 yuan (~US 467)

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 7, 2018

Oppo announced the Oppo R17 on August 23rd with high-end specs and waterdrop display. Today, in the second flash sale, its 6GB+128GB variant was also available for 3199 yuan (~US 467). Other Oppo R17 variants such as 8GB+128GB is also on sale for 3,499 Yuan (~US 511), and fog light gradient (8GB+128GB) is going for 3,599 yuan (~US 526).

Oppo packs 6.4 inch waterdrop AMOLED display having 19:9 aspect ratio, Full HD+ resolution and much more. The beautiful display packs Corning Gorilla Glass 6 to protect it against accidental falls and breakage. It is powered by the Snapdragon 670 processor which is paired with Adreno 615 GPU for graphics intensive processes. It is available in two different RAM variants, one runs 6/64GB Storage and other is 8/128 GB storage. In connectivity, there’s a Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi, WiFi direct and GPS. You will also get a Hybrid Dual SIM Slot, which you can use to insert SIM along with the microSD card to increase the storage.

Read More: OPPO R17 Pro gets the incredibly quick Super VOOC Fast Charging! 40% in 10 minutes

In the camera section, there’s a 25MP front facing camera for selfies. It also has 8 different modes and real time viewing of beauty effects. On the back, there’s a dual 21 megapixel + 8 megapixel sensor with Artificial Intelligence on board. It support VOOC fast charging with 35,00 mAh of battery and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo based ColorOS 5.2.

The Oppo R17 Pro will be available for purchase in China from mid-October.

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Nokia 9 renders show marvelous front, rear design with penta-lens camera setup

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 7, 2018

HMD Global is rumored to be debut a new flagship phone before the end of 2018. Recent leaks clearly indicate that the major selling point of the Nokia 9 will be its penta-lens camera setup. Yesterday, a hands-on photo of had the alleged phone had appeared on Weibo. Soon after the appearance of the hands-on image, popular design and tipster Benjamin Geskin shared fresh renders of the alleged Nokia 9 to reveal its front and rear design.

The Nokia 9 renders show that it is equipped with a notched display. The notch is small enough to house an earpiece and a selfie camera. The side bezels are quite narrow, and the chin is a bit thick as it houses the Nokia branding. The rear design suggests that it could be equipped with a glass back. There are five cameras on the rear and an LED flash. There is an additional hole which seems to be empty. The ZEISS branding is mentioned between the lenses at the top and Nokia logo is placed on the center of the phone.

The fingerprint scanner is not available on the backside of the phone. This indicates that it could be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader which in turn hints that it may arrive with an OLED screen.

Nokia 9 Penta Lens Render by Benjamin Geskin — Render by Benjamin Geskin

Read More: Nokia X7 seems to have been officially teased

Even though the rumor mill is referring to the next Nokia flagship with penta-lens camera setup as Nokia 9, there is no confirmation on its moniker. Around two months ago, popular tipster Roland Quandt had revealed that the upcoming flagship phone from HMD Global could be called Nokia A1 Plus. Apart from in-screen fingerprint sensor and OLED screen, it is expected to feature Snapdragon 845. The leakster had also claimed that it will be arriving with a “high risk camera,” but did not reveal any information on its camera configuration.

The front design of the upcoming Nokia flagship shown in above renders is based on the imagination of the creator. The actual device may or may not sport a notched screen. The Nokia flagship with penta-lens up has a model number of TA-1094. As of this writing, there is no information on the launch date of the phone. It may go official in the coming months.

What’s your opinion on the above render of the next Nokia flagship? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi Exec says there’s No Tech available that’ll drive their Smartphone’s price above $699

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 7, 2018

Xiaomi is known for making reasonable and budget friendly smartphones since 2011. Now, they are expanding into new countries with new series of devices at a good price. Recently, Xiaomi launched Poco F1 with Snapdragon 845 starting at $290 with 6GB of RAM. Amidst this, Xiaomi Executive has unleashed some new secrets about the manufacturing costs for the device. According to Xiaomi India’s managing director Manu Kumar Jain, there’s no technology available that would make any device to cost more than $699.

Targeting its competitors, Manu Kumar added that Xiaomi will never sell a phone with a price tag of $699 or more. There’s no viable technology available that would make Xiaomi to shoot up the prices too much and garner extra profits. He further added, until or unless the prices of the components increase, they will not deliver any device that could burn a hole in the user’s pocket. After this comment, it’s really surprising to see how some premium flagships with the same specs are priced nearly $1000.

Well, there’s a reason behind the low prices of the Xiaomi devices. We know everything is based on a business model and Xiaomi also has one and is working on it. Xiaomi’s board limits the hardware profit margin to 5% to make budget friendly devices. So, only a component price hike would result in a price hike in Xiaomi devices. Also, Xiaomi is working on advertisements via its custom UI, MIUI. Xiaomi India’s managing director, Manu Kumar Jain shared these details during the Poco F1 launch event in India. He further stated that Poco series will give tough competition to the rivals in the upcoming time.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 6A, Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro launched in India, prices start at Rs. 5,999

Now, it would be interesting to see how Xiaomi plays in the U.S. as it’s expected to launch in the State side very soon. Will it continue with the same pricing ? There are many questions but let’s wait and watch, how Xiaomi will create a space for itself in the Westside.

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Buy Xiaomi Yeelight YLDP05YL E27 Smart LED Bulb For Just $11.99 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 7, 2018

Xiaomi’s well-received Yeelight series features the YLDP05YL E27 10W smart LED bulb, which you can now buy without emptying your pocket. While you’d normally need to spend $38.97 in order to buy this feature-laden smart bulb, it is now available at a lowered price of just $22.89 on Banggood.

Before we divulge details about how you can save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process, let us take a look at what makes the YLDP05YL E27 an irresistible smart LED bulb. First off, it lets you take full control of your lights using Domoticz, Tasker, IFTTT, MIJIA, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Moreover, you can change its brightness, color temperature, and color without breaking much of a sweat. Yeelight smart LED bulb provides relatively more brightness than its predecessor. In fact, just one bulb can light your whole room.

It comes with wakeup mode wherein you can set the timer option to switch your smart controller on or off at whatever time. This function is perfect for those who struggle waking up early in the morning. Furthermore, you can fine-tune its color temperature from warm white to daylight to create the right ambiance.

If the Yeelight YLDP05YL E27 smart LED bulb has stirred your interest and you’re wondering if you can save more money, you’ve come to the right place. In order to avail an additional $10.90 off, all you need to do is to apply coupon code XML906 before proceeding to check out.

This will help you to bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $11.99. On the downside, the coupon is likely to expire soon so you need to follow this link without wasting time if you’re interested in using it for an extra discount.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro multiple images leaked to reveal front design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 7, 2018

The leaked images of the display panels of the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro phones had surfaced yesterday on Weibo. Couple of leaked renders have revealed the rear design of the Mate 20 Pro. Fresh photos showing the frontside of the same phone has surfaced today to reveal its front design.

The leaked images show that the handset is placed inside a protective case to hide its identity. The new images show that the Mate 20 Pro features a large-sized notch and its screen is curved towards the left and right edges. The probable reason why the handset could be equipped with a wider notch is that it may include all the necessary components for 3D facial recognition.

Recent leaks have revealed that the Mate 20 Pro will be arriving with a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. Its UAProf has revealed that it will carry support for Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels. Coming back to the new images of the phone, it seems to be running on the latest EMUI 9.0 that is based on Android 9 Pie. The image showing the Settings page reveals that it is equipped with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB and it also carries support for NFC.

An AMOLED screen is necessary to support in-display fingerprint scanner. Rumors have it that the Mate 20 Pro will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The back panel of the phone is expected to feature a triple camera setup and an LED flash packed in a squared-shaped module. It is rumored to come equipped with Leica certified 40-megapixel + 20-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera setup. The handset is expected to receive power from 4,200mh battery.

Read More: Mysterious Huawei Y10 trademarked in Europe

Huawei has already confirmed that there will be a launch event on Oct. 16 in London to announce the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones. These smartphones will be featuring the Kirin 980 which is the world’s first 7nm chipset.

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Get Significant Discounts On Xiaomi-Branded Accessories On Banggood [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 7, 2018

Apart from having a reputation for manufacturing high-end smartphones, Xiaomi is also known for making gilt-edged accessories for mobile devices, cars etc. Taking the steep price tags these accessories usually carry into consideration, we’ll show how you can save a significant amount of money at the time of checking out.

Xiaomi Mijia SJYT01FM 3 Axis Handheld Gimbal
If you’re a YouTuber or a social media influencer who fancies posting videos about your experiences various on social media platforms, you’re highly likely to have purchased a 3-axis handheld gimbal. While the market offers a wide selection of handheld gimbals, they don’t come cheap.

Keeping in line with that, you can get a noteworthy discount on the Xiaomi Mijia SJYT01FM 3-axis handheld gimbal using coupon code Mijia1FM. The device is currently up for grabs bearing a $139.99 price tag on Banggood, but you can bring this down to just $99.99 by applying the aforesaid coupon.

In other words, you can get a $40 off with the help of the coupon code. In order to use the coupon before it expires, all you need to do is to follow this link.

Xiaomi 2C 20000mAh Quick Charge Power Bank 2
Many of us tend to panic when it comes losing power on their phones, tablets, laptops or any other mobile device. In fact, some of us are even likely to drop everything feeling panicked and hunt for a spare charger.

You can buy the 20000mAh Xiaomi Power Bank 2C in a bid to handle this ‘Low Battery Anxiety’ condition effectively. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the device is currently available at a discounted price of on Banggood.

While it would normally set you back $48.96, the Xiaomi 2C 20000mAh Power Bank 2 can now be yours for just $29.99. This 39% reduction in the device’s retail price can be paired with coupon code 2cxiao2c for additional discount.

The aforesaid coupon will help you reduce your grand total to just $24.99. You end up saving an extra $5 without breaking much of a sweat. You can head straight to this link in order to receive the discount and use the coupon, which is likely to lapse soon.

Xiaomi ROIDMI 3S Bluetooth Car Charger
The feature-laden ROIDMI 3S music Bluetooth car charger is compatible with all cars. Equipped with special close-field FM function, the device is capable of transmitting your favorite audio content from any Xiaomi phone, iPhone, iPad and a slew of other app audio into Car FM Audio device via wireless projection.

You’d normally need to shell out $18.99 in order to buy this Xiaomi branded Bluetooth car charger, but if you’re on a tight budget and wondering if there’s a way to receive a discount, you’ve come to the right place. You can apply coupon code 3scharger1 to save an extra $5 at the time of checking out.

The coupon helps you bring your grand total down to just $13.99. You can follow this link take to use the coupon before it expires.

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ZTE A2019 Pro (Axon 9 Pro) TENAA listing appears as China launch nears

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 7, 2018

A new ZTE phone with a model number of A2019 Pro has surfaced on TENAA with full specifications. It is nothing but the Axon 9 Pro flagship phone that was announced at the recently held IFA 2018 tech expo in Berlin, Germany.

The ZTE A2019 Pro TENAA listing reveals that its dimensions are 156.5 x 74.5 x 7.9mm and it weighs 179 grams. The handset sports a black front panel and it features a blue colored glass back. A fingerprint scanner is available on the back panel of the A2019 Pro.

The Axon 9 Pro is fitted with an OLED screen of 6.21 inches. The notched screen carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. Even though the phone is powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset, the TENAA listing only mentions the clocking speed of the octa-core processor that powers the smartphone. It is fueled by a 3,900mAh battery.

At the Axon 9 Pro launch event in IFA 2018, it was revealed that the handset has an internal storage of 128 GB and it has 6 GB of RAM. However, the TENAA listing of the phone reveals that apart from 6 GB RAM edition, China will be also receiving its 8 GB RAM variant. Also, it will be coming in storage choices like 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB in China.

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For photography, the 20-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera system is available on the backside of the A2019 Pro. A selfie camera of 20-megapixel is available inside the front notch of the phone. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo.

ZTE is yet to confirm the launch date of Axon 9 Pro for China. Now that the phone has bagged TENAA approval, it may get official get may later this month.

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Sony Xperia XZ3 is the first 5G-Ready phone, but not really! (UPDATED)

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 7, 2018

UPDATE: Sony clarifies that the phone doesn’t support 5G. The confusion was because of an incorrect previous tweet and hashtag about 5G.

We want to clarify an earlier tweet to confirm our Xperia XZ3 does not support 5G. Whilst we're not there just yet, we are excited about the future of 5G and Xperia.

— Sony Xperia News (@SonyMobileNews) September 6, 2018

No one could expect it, but Sony Xperia XZ3 is a 5G ready smartphone, and it should be the first 5G-ready phone to hit the shelves. That is what the Japanese company just confirmed on Twitter. The only other phone supporting 5G is the new Moto Z3, but it can only support it with the addition of a MotoMod. However, note that the new Sony flagship does not have the capabilities to reach the 2 Gbps max speeds promised by 5G networks as it does not have a 5G modem under the hood. Indeed, it is equipped with the Snapdragon X20 LTE integrated into the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Further, 5G networks are still not available and they will debut in 2019. So, how is the Xperia XZ3 5G ready? Best guess going around is that the company will release a special 5G version of the Xperia XZ3 a few months later, maybe sometime early 2019.

So, at least for now, the fact that Sony Xperia XZ3 is 5G ready does not change anything. The flagship is still not in the market, it will start shipping from October 5 according to a listing surfaced on Amazon Germany. Besides being the first 5G ready phone, Sony Xperia XZ3 is also the first Sony device with an OLED display. The panel comes with a diagonal of 6 inches and a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels.

The Snapdragon 845 is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, but in Taiwan, there will be a version with 6 GB of RAM, even though we do not know whether or not it will be made available in other countries. The curved rear back of the handset houses a single camera with a resolution of 19 MP and a f/2.0 aperture, while on the front side there is a 13 MP selfie snapper with a f/1.9 aperture. The battery has a 3300 mAh capacity and it supports Quick Charge 3.0 as well as fast charging. In Europe, it will be available with a listing price of €799.(

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Nokia X7 seems to have been officially teased

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 7, 2018

HMD Global has released a new teaser in Taiwan for an upcoming smartphone. The teaser does not directly mention the name of the phone, but it does carry its image. Still, it is not easy to determine the identity of the phone. However, it is now being speculated that it could be the upcoming Nokia X7 smartphone.

The Nokia X6 and Nokia X5 that have launched in the recent months are equipped with notched displays. It is very difficult to confirm whether the newly teased Nokia phone has a notch or not. If it features a notch, probably it could be the rumored Nokia X7 phone.

The rumor mill is yet to reveal the specifications of the Nokia X7 phone. However, a report from the month of June had claimed that the handset is codenamed as Phoenix and it is powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC. In the previous month, a leaked image of the front panel of the alleged Nokia X7 had appeared on Weibo. The image had shown that the handset would be sporting a wider notch. Probably, it may arrive in the market in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. It is also expected to sport a better build compared to the Nokia X6 and Nokia X5 phones.

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Even though the Nokia X7 is an upcoming phone from the company, Nokia fans could be eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Nokia 9 flagship phone that is expected to arrive with five rear cameras. The rumor mill has recently leaked a hands-on image of what appears to be the real Nokia 9 phone. The handset has a model number of TA-1094, but no information is available on its specifications yet.

What do you think about the mysterious Nokia phone that has officially teased by the company? Could it be the Nokia X7 or some other handset? Let us know your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Get The Element Blaze Bluetooth Speaker For Only $35.99 On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 7, 2018

If you’re looking for an easy way to play music at home or even while on the go, you might want to consider buying a Bluetooth speaker. In order to play your favorite music anywhere, all you need to do is to charge it up and plug it into your smartphone.

While the market is currently crammed with all sorts of audio devices that claim to provide excellent sound quality, they oftentimes end up delivering weak and tinny sound. Thankfully, you can go for the Tronsmart Element Blaze 10W Bluetooth speaker which offers superior bass sound, along with an impressive array of other functions.

If you’re a cost-conscious buyer wondering if the Element Blaze will set you back a pretty penny, we got good news for you. The Shenzhen based company that believes in enriching users audio experience is offering its coveted portable wireless speaker at a dropped price on GeekBuying.

The Tronsmart Element Blaze normally sells for $79.42 on online stores, but thanks to the discount, you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $35.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 55% reduction in the Bluetooth speaker’s original asking price.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Element Blaze offers a playtime of up to 12 hours. Moreover, its IPX56 certification allows you to take it outdoors during rain or when you go for a run as it can easily withstand water splashes and sweat.

If you’re interested in checking out more details about the Tronsmart Element Blaze Bluetooth speaker and taking advantage of the discount, just follow this link without wasting time. Note that the device will go back to its retail price as soon as the sale comes to an end.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition specifications sheet leaked; May go official soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 7, 2018

Xiaomi fans are waiting for the arrival of the Mi MIX 3 flagship phone. Last year, the company had launched the Mi MIX 2 in September, but its successor is confirmed to go official in October. Multiple leaks have claimed that the Chinese manufacturer may hold an unveil event later this month to announce two new Xiaomi phones. It is speculated that the two upcoming phones from the company are Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. A tipster from China has shared an image that contains the specs of the alleged Mi 8 Youth.

According to the leak, the Mi 8 Youth phone will be equipped with a 6.26-inch screen. It will carry support for 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution which is indication that it will be featuring a notch.

Xiaomi has already launched Mi 8 SE with Snapdragon 710 SoC. The new leak suggests that the Mi 8 Youth will be the second phone from the company to feature the same SD710 chipset. The SoC will be assisted by 6 GB of RAM. The internal storage of the phone is not clearly visible in the image.

The front side of the Mi 8 Youth will be fitted with a 24-megapixel camera. For the rear panel, the leak mentions only 12-megapixel camera. Probably, it could be the main sensor of the dual camera system that reside on the rear side of the phone. The handset is expected to receive power from 3,350mAh battery.

Recently, an Indian tipster had leaked that the Mi 8 Youth will be coming in multiple RAM and storage models such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. He had also revealed that the handset would be releasing in color choices like Space Gray, Gold and Blue.

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The leak does not contain any information on the pricing of the Mi 8 Youth, but a recent report has claimed that it could be priced around 1,999 Yuan. The rumor mill is yet to reveal any details on the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. By the name of the phone it is quite evident that it could be arriving with an in-display fingerprint scanner. There is a possibility that it may carry the same specs as the Mi 8 phone.

As far as the launch event of these phones are concerned, it is speculated that Xiaomi is planning to unveil them either on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19. However, the company is yet to release a confirmation on it.

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