Win Free Gifts And Avail Unmissable Deals By Joining The Treasure Hunt On GearBest

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Aug 30, 2018

GearBest has collaborated with PayPal to offer unmissable deals and big discounts on a wide selection of items. Dubbed as ‘Treasure Hunt,’ the promotion gives buyers an opportunity to win free gifts for playing games from August 29th to September 2nd.

If you’re an avid gamer who loves big discounts, you’ve come to the right place. You can win DJI RC drone and Mi Pad 4 tablet simply by playing games.

Aside from that, buyers can avail 30% off, 20% off and 10% off on select products in the form of coupons that will be sent to their GB Accounts. All products have been split into multiple categories in order to facilitate the search process.

The first category is dubbed Monster-sized Deals and it comprises smart gadgets like smartphones, smartwatches. Aside from that, there are other electronic items including the Mecool M8S PRO W 2.4G with Andriod TV OS Support TV Box and Creality3D Ender – 3 DIY 3D Printer Kit.

More importantly, each item included in the aforesaid category carries a heavily discounted price tag. For instance, you can get a 25% off on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 4G Phablet Global Edition, which normally sells for $260.04.

Thanks to the discount, the phablet is now available at a dropped price of just $194.99. Likewise, you can get 27% off on the UMIDIGI S2 phablet, and 20% off on the Xiaomi AMAZFIT smartwatch 2.

The next section is called Sale In Advance and it is crammed with electronic items that you can buy without emptying your pocket. Keeping in line with this, the site is doling out a noteworthy 22% off on the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro laptop that usually sells for $1349.10.

As a result, the feature-laden laptop from Xiaomi can now be yours at a dropped price of just $1055.99. This time-limited promo will be valid for the remaining 62 pieces of the deep gray color version and you can choose from different sizes as well.

The Triple Saver Combos section is where you can buy any 3 items (from this category) for $9.99, $29.99 and $99.99. The Mystery Treasure Bags section, on the other hand, comprises a slew of Lucky Bags that not only carry considerable discounts on them but are also packed with premium products.

While you can’t choose the bag contents, GearBest assures the total contents of the bag is usually worth far more than the cost. On the downside, the Chinese online store does not accept lucky bag contents for returns, replacement or negative feedback.

GearBest is offering up to 70% off as part of its APP Exclusive Discounts promotion. You can check out more details and explore more deals by heading straight to this link.

Vivo X23 live photos compares its design with OPPO R17

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 30, 2018

OPPO has recently launched the OPPO R17 and R17 Pro smartphones with waterdrop display design. Sibling brand Vivo too will be launching Vivo X23 and Vivo V11 series with very similar design on Sept.6. While the X23 smartphone will be launching in China, the V11 and V11 Pro will be announced in India. Compared to predecessor X21 and V9 smartphones, their upcoming successors will be featuring displays with smaller notch. Fresh photos of the Vivo X23 have surfaced to reveal its front and rear appearance. In one of the photos, the front design of the Vivo X23 is compared with OPPO R17 to show the display notch difference.

Vivo has claimed that the Vivo X23 will be offering 91 percent screen-to-body ratio and this is quite evident in the above photos. The reflective glass rear gives a premium appeal. The company has already confirmed that it will be arriving in color gradient options Magic Night Black, Phantom Purple and Phantom Purple. The handset shown is the black version of the phone.

The above photo that compares the front design of both phones shows that the OPPO R17 placed on the left has a drop-like notch whereas the notch on X23 appears round. The below image shows the differences in the positioning of the rear dual cameras on both phones. The X23 and R17 lack rear mounted fingerprint scanner as these devices are equipped with under-display fingerprint scanner.

Like the Oppo R17, the Vivo X23 is expected to be fueled by Snapdragon 670. The other rumored features of the X23 include 6.4-inch S-AMOLED screen, 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. There is no information available on the pricing of the phone yet.

Do you like the smaller notch display design made available on the new OPPO and Vivo phones? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Buy Teclast M20 4G Tablet For Just $159.99 on Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 30, 2018

If you’re looking for a feature-laden 4G tablet that doesn’t cost a bomb, look no further. We’ll divulge details about a big discount that you can get on Teclast’s first 4G tablet without breaking much of a sweat.

Earlier this year, Teclast took the wraps off its first 4G tablet carrying the M20 moniker. Brimming with an impressive array of features, it became an instant hit among tech buffs who fancy using tablets over mobile phones.

In a bid to ensure cost-conscious buyers can get their hands on the well-received 4G tablet, Teclast is now offering the M20 at a considerably lowered price on Banggood. While it would normally set you back $169.99 on online stores, you can now buy it at for just $159.99.

In other words, Teclast is doling out a noteworthy 6% off on the tablet’s original asking price. Despite carrying a discounted price tag, the M20 features a mammoth10.1 inches IPS display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels.

Moreover, it is housed in a sturdy plastic and metal body that gives it an elegant appearance. Under the hood, it packs a powerful MT6797D X23 Deca-Core processor and an ARM Mali-T880 MP4 GPU.

The M20 4G tablet offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage capacity so that you never run out of space for storing your favorite content. Equipped with a dual-SIM card slot, it supports TDD +FDD 4G network. The M20 uses dual-band Wi-Fi technology to avoid wireless interference while delivering excellent Wi-Fi speed and reliable connections.

On the downside, this powerful 4G tablet will be available at a discounted price for a limited period of time since the promotion sale is slated to end on September 7th and there were only 275 pieces left. You can take advantage of the discount by following this link.

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Get The OnePlus 3 Smartphone At A Dropped Price Of $195.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 30, 2018

The OnePlus 3 smartphone continues to garner popularity among smartphone lovers over 2 years after hitting the store shelves. Also abbreviated as OP3, the phone has gone up for sale bearing a discounted price on GeekBuying.

While the OnePlus 3 would usually set you back a pretty penny on online stores, you can now get your hands on the well-received phone at a lowered price of just $206.99. This is a noteworthy 16% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $244.99.

On top of that, you can apply coupon code YGMTDFGV to save
more money before placing your order. This will help you bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $195.99. Regrettably, the coupon will only be valid for 150 units.

An absolute bargain at this price, the OnePlus 3 features a 5.5 inches Optic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The phone is housed in a sturdy aluminum body and it employs Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for added protection.

Under the hood, the OP3 smartphone packs a powerful Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 processor along with an Adreno 530 graphics processing unit. Moreover, it offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB of non-expandable internal storage.

On the photography front, the phone houses a 16.0MP Sony IMX 298 sensor with 4K video support on the back. Up front, there’s an 8.0MP Sony IMX179 sensor for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.
The dual-SIM smartphone runs Oxygen OS based on Android 6.0 operating system and is backed by a built-in 3000mAh battery. Aside from that, it features a slew of useful sensors including Gravity sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Gyro, and Electronic Compass.

If you’re interested in checking out more details about this feature-laden smartphone from OnePlus and avail the discount, just follow this link without wasting time. Note that the promo will be valid only for a limited period of time.

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Xiaomi sells Poco F1 units worth Rs. 2 billion ($28million) in less than five minutes

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 30, 2018

The Poco F1 is still trending in India and beyond. That is because the device is proving to be one amazing model, propelled by its premium build, powerful flagship specs lineup and cheap pricing. The Xiaomi sub-brand model went on its first sale on Wednesday in India and as expected, it was a successful outing. The phone was sold on Mi.com and Flipkart.

In a “Thank you” tweet after the flash sale, Poco India disclosed that it sold more than Rs. 200 crore (Rs. 2 billion) worth of Poco F1 which is roughly $28 million USD in just 5 minutes. That is to say, all the units were sold out in just about 5 minutes. The sale is tipped to be Flipkart’s biggest and fastest flagship sale ever. A rough estimate of the number of units sold shows the company may have shipped over 68,985 units. That is if most persons bought the high-end model. Whereas, if most buyers went for the base model, Xiaomi may have sold up to 100,000 units within the five minutes. The exact number of units sold was not revealed, though.

In addition, it was disclosed that the Poco F1 would go on sale again in India on September 5. That is next Wednesday, exactly a week from its first sale. Before then, we’ll likely see the Pocophone F1 go on sale in Europe and Hong Kong.

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#POCOF1: thank you all for a fantastic response to the first sale!

We're happy to announce that we generated ₹200+ cr in less than 5 minutes today, making this the BIGGEST & FASTEST flagship sale ever on @Flipkart!

Thank you, Masters Of Speed. Next sale is on 5th September! pic.twitter.com/cydGtGjlb6

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) August 29, 2018

Vivo NEX A may get in-display fingerprint scanner variant, may launch as NEX A UD

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 30, 2018

The Vivo NEX comes in two variants – the NEX S which has a Snapdragon 845 processor and an in-display fingerprint scanner and the NEX A which has a Snapdragon 710 processor and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It appears Vivo is working on a NEX A variant with an in-display fingerprint scanner based on recent reports.

A device which is believed to be a Vivo NEX A with an in-display fingerprint scanner has gotten its 3C certification. The document shows the device’s name as Vivo NEX UD A. If you are familiar with Vivo devices, then you should know UD is short for “Under Display” which leads us to believe this is the NEX A with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Vivo is not new to releasing two variants of the same phone whose only distinguishing feature is the position of the fingerprint scanner. The Vivo X20 Plus and the Vivo X20 Plus UD is an example.

Apart from the position of the fingerprint sensor, the Vivo NEX A UD should share the same specs as its sibling. So it should launch with a 6.59” Super AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 710 chipset, 12MP + 5MP dual rear cameras and an 8MP front-facing camera that pops-up from the middle frame.

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Acer unveils the Predator Triton 900, a 4K 2-in-1 convertible gaming laptop

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 30, 2018

Acer was among the first tech companies to hold its IFA 2018 keynote event. At the event held on Wednesday, Acer unveiled some of its innovative products including the powerful Swift 5 as well as the world’s thinnest laptop Acer Swift 7. The two laptops had been unveiled earlier this year but one never before seen product which the company showcased during the event is the Acer Predator Triton 900. The Predator models are gaming laptops and this one isn’t an exception.

The Acer Predator Triton 900 looks like other Acer laptops but this model utilizes a convertible screen. The laptop comes with a metal frame around the screen which makes it possible for the screen to be adjusted forward, closer to the face of the user. The screen can also be tilted upward or downward so that there’s less glare. The laptop can also be converted into a tablet when the use of the keyboard isn’t needed or it can be anchored as a tent suitable for streaming movies. It is studded with a CNC-machined hinge which ensures durability.

The Predator Triton 900 also features a 4K UHD touchscreen as well as Nvidia’s G-Sync. Another new technology at play onboard the laptop is the latest 4th-generation of Acer’s Aeroblade 3D fans which cools the gaming laptop. It also packs a full mechanical keyboard and a switchable trackpad by the side of the keyboard. The trackpad comes with a hidden, light-up number pad underneath. Unfortunately, not much is revealed about the processor or GPU it will feature. The pricing and release date details are also yet to be disclosed.

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Xiaomi’s Poco F1 kernel source code released!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 29, 2018

One way through which Xiaomi won the heart of fans outside China is by releasing the Mi A1 with stock Android and that was followed by the Mi A2. However, the possibility of the company shipping its phones for the global market with stock Android is very low. This is because the company relies mainly on its growing MIUI ecosystem to generate the revenue that would make up for shortages incurred from the cheap pricing of its models. An easy alternative is to release the Kernel source code of its new models as soon as they are launched in order for developers to come up with Custom ROMs that would bring users closer to stock Android.

To this end, Xiaomi has released the kernel source code for the newly launched Pocophone F1 smartphone. This announce was contained in a tweet by Jai Mani, head of product at Pocophone Global. The tweet reveals that the source code is available already on GitHub. This is in line with the promise the Xiaomi sub-brand made during the launch of the Poco F1 in India.

Since the Poco F1 runs MIUI9.6 based on Android 8.1 Oreo just like the Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition but with some customization, the kernel source code branch is the same for the Poco F1 and the two Mi 8 models. Xiaomi did hint several months back that it is targeting three months for the release of source code for new models and with less than a month gone since the phone was announced, this is way quicker than we expected.

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Sony Xperia XZ3 seen on Geekbench running Android 9, stuns in official photos too

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 29, 2018

Sony is expected to launch the Xperia XZ3 tomorrow. Less than 24 hours before the announcement, the device has been seen on Geekbench. Apart from the benchmark result, official renders have also surfaced online.

The Sony Xperia XZ3 is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor and has 4GB of RAM. It is also shown to be running Android 9 which means it should be the first phone to launch with Android Pie out of the box. The phone which is benchmarked as the Sony H8416 scored 2330 points and 8665 points in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively.

Roland Quandt of Winfuture.de has also gotten his hands on official renders that show the Xperia XZ3 in Forest Green, Silver White, Bordeaux Red, and Black.

The Xperia XZ3 is said to have a screen resolution of 2880 x 1440 with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The bezels are not super thin compared to the competition but it has front-facing stereo speakers.

Just like the Xperia XZ2, the Xperia XZ3 has a single rear camera with a laser focus module and LED flash at the top. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner which is positioned in the middle of the device. The rear camera is a 19MP sensor while the one in front is a 13MP sensor.

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MIUI 10 Stable ROM update rolls out on Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and Mix 2

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 29, 2018

Xiaomi announced the rollout of MIUI 10 China stable ROM yesterday with the Mi 6 being at the fore-front of models that will get the update eventually. Feedback received from Xiaomi users indicate that the duo of Mi 8 SE and Mix 2 have also started receiving MIUI 10 stable ROM update. The OTA update may also be pushed to eligible models randomly just like the Mi 6 update.

The entire MIUI 10 Stable version update package for the Mi 8 SE is about 930MB and the upgraded version number is 10.0.1.0.OEBCNFH . On the other hand, the update package for Xiaomi MIX 2 is about 620MB and the upgraded version number is 10.0.0.1.0.ODECNFH. These updates is only available to China ROM users as the Chinese company is yet to begin the rollout of the Global stable ROM.

MIUI 10 is based on Android 8.0 Oreo and it has as its biggest upgrade the AI technology. The AI technology on MIUI 10 brings deep learning and thus reduces the loading time of apps by studying your app usage behaviour and anticipating actions. Another advantage is that MIUI 10 brings single camera bokeh mode to old Xiaomi smartphones including Xiaomi Mi 5 and Xiaomi Mi Note 2. The custom ROM also comes with a new driving mode, smart home gadgets manager and other features in addition to the existing features of MIUI 9.

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Vivo X23 official listing reveals design and 3 color variants

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 29, 2018

In the second half of the year, a new X-series Vivo phone incoming. Vivo X23 will be officially announced on September 6, but thanks to a listing on the official website of the company we can already see its design in all its splendor. From what has been shown on the official site, the handset will be released in at least three color variants: Phantom Purple, Magic Night and Phantom Red. The first is a gradient hue going from fuchsia to purple, the second is a blue hue and the third is a bright red color variant. Vivo X23 comes with an almost full borderless display with a waterdrop notch which only contains the front camera.

In detail, it will have a screen-to-body ratio superior to 90 percent (91.2 percent according to the website). Given that there is no space for a physical Home key like most of the actual bezel-less phones, the fingerprint reader will be embedded in the display like the previous models from the X-series. Alongside the bezel-less screen, the design of the handset is composed of a glass back and an aluminum frame. Besides the design and the three color variants, the official Vivo store also reveals the main specifications. In one of the images published on the official site, we can clearly see the presence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

The power key and the volume rocker are placed on the right side and there is also an additional key on the left side. On the top right corner of the rear camera, there are dual cameras in a vertical configuration with a LED flash under it. From what the latest leaks suggested, the camera should have resolutions of 12 and 5 MP and it should also be supported by AI. The display is expected to come with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ 1080p resolution. Under the hood, there should be a Snapdragon 670 SoC with up to 8 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. Check the source link below for all the images.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 is now AI-backed thanks to a new update

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 29, 2018

Vocal assistants are getting smarter to perform complex actions on smartphones and many other hi-tech products. This is why artificial intelligence is becoming one of the most important priorities of smartphone manufacturers in order to release innovative and attractive products. Today, thanks to a new update, even the newly-released Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 is getting smarter.

The Chinese company has decided to update the new Android tablet with Xiao AI, its own AI-backed virtual assistant which can replace Google Assistant in several areas. Thanks to the new update, Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 can now support vocal commands to perform complex tasks only by hearing the voice of the user. You just need to pronounce a sentence to start video reproduction, music or story selection or even controlling smart home appliances.

Now, the tablet is even more useful and comfortable to use, and this is a very important update given that the Android tablets market is slowly declining as tablets are often considered useless devices. However, Xiao AI is currently a China-exclusive as it is not available in other languages. The new update rolling out on the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 is also fixing a camera issue and improving the camera stability.

Nokia 6.1 Plus hitting India tomorrow for Rs. 15,999

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 29, 2018

After huge demand from the public, HMD Global released the global version of the Nokia X6 back in July to sell it worldwide and called it the Nokia 6.1 Plus. Now, it is finally the moment for the new mid-ranger to go on sale in the Indian peninsula. Until now, the handset was on pre-orders for about a week: tomorrow at 12 PM local time it will be officially available to purchase in India through the known online store Flipkart and the Indian version of Nokia official store. The price tag of the handset will be Rs. 15,999 which roughly translates into $226 or about €193.

It will be possible to grab the Nokia 6.1 Plus in three color variants on Flipkart: Black, Blue, and White, while there will be more colors on the official site. But there will be only one memory configuration available: the one with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, as the global version has only been launched in this configuration. Nokia 6.1 Plus is equipped with an elegant glass back and an aluminum frame. On the front panel, it has a bezel-less notched display with a 5.8-inch size, a 19:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.

Inside the device, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset with a max clock frequency of 1.8 GHz. The main camera is a dual sensor with 16 and 5 MP resolutions, f/2.0 and f/2.4 apertures respectively. The front camera has a 16 MP resolution as well and the same f/2.0 aperture as the primary rear sensor. At last, there is a battery with a capacity of 3060 mAh which can be charged quickly thanks to the Quick Charge 3.0 technology.

What do you think about Nokia 6.1 Plus? Will it cannibalize the sales of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and other SD636-powered devices in the Indian market?

Logitech G PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse is lag free and can last for up to 60 hours

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 29, 2018

Swiss mobile and computer accessories manufacturer Logitech has launched a new wireless gaming mouse dubbed Logitech G Pro. As the name implies, the model is a high-end mouse with features that supercede those of other existing models in the G series. The model that comes closest to the G Pro is the Logitech G903.

The new Logitech G PRO wireless gaming mouse’s design and size aren’t very much different from the G903’s. It has a medium to large size, 125mm long and symmetrical body design with bilateral side keys for left-handed users. The shape brings some level of balance and comfort for left-handed gamers. The back has a matte design which will prevent it from slipping but the friction won’t be so strong. The left and right buttons are separate from each other with a scroll wheel at the middle. The power indicator is located on the central axis between the scroll wheel and the logo.

The bottom surface of the Logitech G PRO has concentric circles. The power switch is on the right side of the sensor, and the DPI adjustment button is placed on the left side of the sensor. The DPI button is placed on the bottom to prevent accidental touch which often occurs when it is on the top.

For connectivity, the Logitech G Pro wireless mouse can also be used with a wired connection. It comes with a Micro USB interface cable with fixed slots on both sides to prevent the wire from falling off due to mouse movement. In fact, many peripheral manufacturers have similar designs, but the Logitech G PRO uses a standard Micro USB interface that is easy to recognize and the cable can also be used to charge the battery. Talking of battery, the wireless mouse packs a 500mAh battery which can last up to 48 hours in RGB mode and up to 60 hours when RGB is turned off.

The Logitech G Pro is currently sold in China for 899 yuan which is even 100 yuan cheaper than the G903.

Android 8.1 Oreo stable update rolling out to Redmi 5 Plus

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 29, 2018

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (or Redmi Note 5 for those who live in India) was released in December last year. When it launched, it came with Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box. Eight months later, Xiaomi has started rolling out a new update that brings Android 8.1 Oreo to the device.

The update comes exactly two months after the Redmi Note 5 Pro also received its own stable update. Apart from Android 8.1 Oreo features such as picture-in-picture mode and new emojis, the update also brings Face Unlock to the device and camera improvements. There is also an image search feature, a smart assistant, and performance enhancements.

The update is rolling out slowly, so if you have not yet received it, you should be patient. However, there is a link already available to download the recovery ROM if you don’t want to wait for the OTA. It is over 1GB in size.

Once you are done downloading, move the file to the root folder of the internal storage of your device. Open the Updater app and tap the three dots at the corner, select “choose update package” and select the downloaded file. Follow the instructions on the screen.

The Redmi 5 Plus has a 5.99-inch FHD+ screen. It is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor with 3GB/4Gb of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage. A single 12MP camera sits on the back of the device while a 5MP sensor with its own LED flash is positioned above the display.

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Samsung Galaxy S9+ Android 9 Pie update could be very near, reveals fresh GFXBench listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 29, 2018

A fresh GFXBench listing of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ has surfaced today. What’s interesting about the listing is that the handset has been spotted with Android 9 Pie OS.

Google had released the retail edition of the Android 9.0 Pie update on Aug. 6. Some of the non-Google devices that were enrolled beta testing program of the Android 9 Pie OS such as Nokia 7 Plus, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S and Essential Phone have already received the new update. The upcoming Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones that are expected to go official on Oct. 9 will be the first phones to arrive with Android 9 Pie OS preinstalled. Now that the GFXBench listing of the Galaxy S9+ with Android Pie has surfaced today, it appears that Samsung could be testing the latest version of Android for it.

Samsung is known for heavily customized Android OS with its Samsung Experience UI. Since the benchmarking platform is unable to detect Samsung’s custom ROM, it is mentioned as “INVALID Android Samsung-ss Edition.” The South Korean has been always slow at rolling out OS updates.

The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are the first Samsung phones with Project Treble support that promises faster Android software updates. Hence, the Galaxy S9 duo could soon receive Android 9 Pie OS upgrade. Once the OS update arrives to these phones, the Note 9 could be next in line to get treated with the new OS update.

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Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality Headset announced

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 29, 2018

IFA Berlin doesn’t officially start until August 31 but manufacturers are already at the event and have begun announcing products. Acer is one of the early starters and has announced a new Mixed Reality headset called the Acer OJO (pronounced as oho) 500.

The Acer OJO 500 is the first Mixed Reality headset and VR headset with a detachable design. Unlike other headsets, the OJO 500’s lens and head strap can be separated. This makes it easy to clean and comes in handy where one has to share it with multiple users. You also don’t have to completely remove the headset if you need to answer your phone or pause whatever you are doing to interact with the real world as the front can simply be raised up.

The headset has two types of head straps. There is a soft one that can be washed (limited number of times) and a hard one that is extra-padded. Irrespective of the one you get, the headset should fit comfortably.

To adjust the distance between the pupils and the screen, there is a wheel for doing that. There is also a special app, Acer IPD Meter, which works with the Acer IPD Indicator software to allow for greater control when adjusting the interpupillary distance (IPD).

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The Acer OJO 500 has two 2.89” LCD displays with a 2880 x 1440 resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Unlike Acer’s other MR headset, this one has a deep blue color.

It connects to a Mixed Reality PC via HDMI 2.0 while data is transmitted via USB 3.0. Acer says once it is connected, it downloads the required software and can be ready to use in just 10 minutes. There are two cameras in front for 6DoF so you can move in all directions, pitch, roll, and yaw. A 13ft HDMI cable is bundled with the headset to allow movement within a wider range. For audio, there are sound pipes for spatial audio or you can use the built-in headphones with the hard strap.

If you already own a Mixed Reality headset, you do not need to get the motion controllers but you may want to purchase the Windows 10 button touchpad or the grab button for interacting with digital objects.

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Xiaomi launches the cheap 90 Points Suitcase 1A in two different sizes

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 29, 2018

Xiaomi has officially launched a new 90 Points suitcase which is already available on Xiaomi Mall. The suitcase is called 90 Points Suitcase 1A and comes in two different sizes both with very affordable price tags. There is a 20-inch model which is priced at 299 yuan (~$44) and a slightly bigger 26-inch version priced at 449 yuan (~$66).

The two models only differ in their sizes which is the reason for the two models adopting different price tag. Otherwise, the two models are manufactured using Germany Bayer PC material. It has a three-layer composite compression structure with wear-resistant surface, excellent resilience and is not easily deformed by force. The exterior is designed with tiny honeycomb-shaped polka dots which are scratch resistant. This is complemented by two-sided vertical strip-shaped concave and convex grooves which provide mechanical support to the structure. The suitcase also comes with four mute wheels that can rotate 360 degrees in all directions.

It also comes with TSA customs code lock but it is nothing like the fingerprint lock model which was announced a couple of days back. The custom lock can be opened using the multi-country TSA special key to open the suitcase for security checks without damaging the locks.

In addition, the 20-inch model has a 38L compartment with 5 large partitions while the 26-inch model has a massive 80L capacity and 4 large storage compartments. The suitcase is also fitted with a high-strength, thickened all-aluminium alloy rod handle with four levels of adjustments. The handle has a design that fits the palm easily. The ultra-cheap 90 points suitcase 1A comes in Grey, Black and Blue colours. The 90 Points Suitcase 1A 20-inch and 26-inch models are presently available on Mi Home.

Vivo V11 Pro full specs, renders spotted on official website before September 6 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 29, 2018

Vivo V11 Pro will be debuting on Sept. 6 and the company has already added a dedicated webpage for it on its official website. It appears that the V11 Pro had momentarily appeared on the official online store of Vivo India through which its official renders and specs have been leaked. The official store listing is no longer available, but an Indian publication was able to capture all the required screenshots.

The Vivo V11 Pro will be the first V-series smartphone from the company to arrive with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The handset is equipped with Halo FullView display of 6.4-inches. The Super AMOLED display will carry support for Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 660 AIE SoC will be present inside the phone. The SoC will be accompanied by 6 GB of RAM. It will be coming with a native storage of 64 GB. The handset will be featuring a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

For photography, the V11 Pro will be equipped with 12-megapixel + 5-megpaixel dual pixel rear camera that will carry support for AI scene recognition. The small notch at the front side of the phone will be housing a 25-megapixel AI selfie camera. The front camera will also as face unlock and it is expected to function well in night by relying on AI. The 3,400mAh battery of the Vivo V11 Pro will carry support for dual-engine fast charging through microUSB, and not USB-C. It also equipped with 3.5mm audio jack.

The Vivo V11 and V11 Pro smartphones will be unveiled on Sept. 6. The only major difference between the two models could be that the V11 may feature a regular fingerprint scanner. The launch event for the Vivo V11 duo will be held at 12 PM on Sept. 6 in Mumbai. The pre-bookings of the smartphone will begin from the same date at 2 PM. There is no information available on the pricing of the V11 series. It is speculated that the V11 Pro may cost between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 30,000. Apart from Vivo’s official online store, the V11 and V11 Pro phones will be available for buying also through Amazon and Flipkart.

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AGM X3 is official: world’s most powerful rugged smartphone, starts at ¥3499 (~$512)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 29, 2018

Rugged smartphone manufacturer AGM has announced its latest smartphone, the AGM X3. Unlike other rugged smartphones, the AGM X3 packs similar specs as other 2018 flagships.

AGM X3 Design

Rugged smartphones are generally not good-looking which shouldn’t be surprising as looks are the last thing on the manufacturer’s mind. The AGM X3 tries to look good while maintaining its strength.

There are two versions of the phone – one with a curved anti-drop back cover and another with crocodile skin. AGM says they have been able to reduce the thickness of the device by 25% and the weight by 13.6% when compared to the previous model to make it more appealing.

AGM claims the X3 is the strongest rugged phone on the planet. It has a floating frame and has a three-proof design (waterproof, dustproof, and drop-proof from a height of 1.5m). It also has a MIL-STD-810G certification and can survive extreme low (-30°C) and high temperatures (60°C).

AGM X3 Specs

The X3 packs a 5.99-inch 18:9 display covered with Gorilla Glass 5. The display is said to have up to 500 nits of brightness. Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 845 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

There are two cameras on the back of the phone- a 12MP sensor paired with a 24MP sensor both with f/1.8 apertures. It also has a 20MP front-facing camera with AI optimization. A fingerprint scanner sits below the dual rear cameras.

The AGM X3 supports Wi-Fi 2×2 MIMO and dual-SIM dual-VoLTE. There is also Bluetooth 5.0 and a USB-C port. The phone has dual SIM support and uses a hybrid SIM tray which lets you use two SIM cards at once or a SIM card and MicroSD card. Under the hood is a 4,100mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging, though it comes bundled with a Quick Charge 3.0 adapter.

The phone has stereo speakers on the back supplied by JBL which are up to 98db loud – twice that of other smartphones. There is also a smart PA audio chip inside the device.

The AGM X3 runs X OS which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. No information was released about when it would be updated to Android 9 Pie.

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