Google Pixel 3 XL massive leak: Design revealed from all angles in hands-on photos along with specifications

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Aug 23, 2018

Touted as one of the best 3D printers under $500, the Creality 3D CR-10 is a large Cartesian style 3D printer that boasts colossal build area of 300 x 300 x 400mm, go-faster stripes and an unattached control box. More importantly, this easy-to-assemble 3D printer offers the best bang for your budget buck.

Whether you’re an advanced user looking for a low-priced 3D printer or just planning to make a foray into 3D printing, you might want to take a look at the CR-10 which produces large printing without burning a hole in your pocket. You can now get a big discount on the modest price tag the feature-laden 3D printer carries.

You can buy the CR-10 at a reduced price of just $489.99 on TomTop. This is a noteworthy 39% reduction in the DIY 3D printer’s original asking price of $799.99, and it will be valid for a limited period of time.
The CR-10 is quite a bargain at this price, given that it comes with patented V-slot bearing that is made using the imported aluminum material. With its high precision roller, The 3D printer can run smoothly, print faster, and get higher quality products that meet industrial demands.

It features Industrial-grade PCB that allows users to print for 200 hours in succession with mature printing technology. Moreover, you can print almost all printing material with the CR-10 as it adopts the patented MK10 nozzle extrusion structure.

Creality 3D separated the electronic control host from the printing body in a bid to ensure the CR-10 can refit printing size to multiple specifications based on users’ creativity. Aside from that, the CR-10 comprises 200g filament (PLA) for testing.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Creality 3D CR-10 DIY 3D Printer and avail the discount, which will be valid for the blue and orange color versions. It is also worth noting that the sale is expected to end soon.

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ZTE Axon 9 Pro design revealed in official render

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Aug 23, 2018

A recently released poster by ZTE had hinted that it will be debuting the Axon 9 smartphone through its press event on Aug. 30 at IFA 2018 in Berlin, Germany. The Chinese manufacturer has now confirmed through another poster that it will be debuting Axon 9 Pro soon later this month. It has also revealed that the smartphone will be sporting a design that is very similar to the Apple iPhone X.

Few months ago, ZTE spotted trademarking Axon 9 and Axon 9 Pro monikers. Moreover, earlier rumors had claimed that the Axon 9 would be sporting an 18:9 aspect ratio display. ZTE is yet to confirm on the existence of the Axon 9, but the Axon 9 Pro poster reveals it will be sporting a notched display design and vertical dual cameras like the iPhone X. The back panel of the phone is equipped with a fingerprint scanner. There is a possibility that ZTE may announce Axon 9 as well as Axon 9 Pro at IFA 2018.

There is no information available on the specifications of the Axon 9 Pro, but it is very likely to feature Snapdragon 845 SoC. The handset will be arriving as the successor of the older and well-received Axon 7 smartphone. The below image belongs to the Axon 9 that were released six months ago.

The handset sports a different design as it features a notch-less 18:9 aspect ratio display. The upper bezel of the phone seems to feature dual selfie snapper. A vertical dual camera is placed on its back panel. The back panel of the phone lacks a fingerprint reader. Its rumored specs include 6-inch AMOLED screen with QHD+ resolution, Snapdragon 845 SoC, 64 GB of storage, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB storage, 20-megapixel main sensor on the rear and 13-megapixel primary sensor on the front.

Buy BESTEK Gooseneck Cell Phone Holder For Only $0.01; More Details Inside!

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Aug 23, 2018

The car phone holder is a perfect accessory for those who want to keep their phone secured right in front of them while driving. This allows the user to answer incoming phone calls and check messages without getting distracted from the road.

While the market is brimming with all sorts of phone holders, only a few are likely to meet your expectation as far as the range of capabilities is concerned. Regrettably, the ones that fill the bill don’t come cheap. But that’s about to change.

Whether you are playing a game on your phone, just browsing through the unchecked messages while driving or in the comfort of your home, the BESTEK Gooseneck cell phone holder will free your hand. It meets your diverse needs by securely fitting any desk, bed, table, dashboard, windscreen, and surface.

If you’re wondering how much does the feature-laden phone holder costs, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. The Gooseneck cell phone holder would normally set you back $17.99 on the BESTEK’s official online store, but you can now get it for just $0.01.
In addition to the chance to save a considerable amount of money on the phone holder, BESTEK is also offering free shipping. In order to qualify for this discount, all you need to do is to share the Gooseneck cell phone holder on Facebook.

You can share this link on Facebook groups and pages along with other social media platforms including Twitter and Instagram in a bid to invite friends to help cut the price to $0.01. Once the price cut is successful, you can proceed with the order and avail free shipping.

Note that if the price cut fails, you can restart new $0.01 order. It is also imperative for you to finish the $0.01 payment in 46 hours. The product will be delivered within 3 business days after the payment.

Get A Big Discount On BESTEK Gooseneck Cell Phone Holder

Nokia X7 front panel image leaked; Could be Snapdragon 710 powered Nokia Phoenix

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Aug 23, 2018

The Nokia X5 and Nokia X6 that are also known with their respectively international monikers such as Nokia 5.1 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus are the first notched display smartphones by HMD Global. An image of the front panel of the alleged Nokia X7 has been leaked. It reveals that the rumored X7 phone will be sporting a notched display design like Nokia X5 and X6.

The leaked image reveals that the rumored Nokia X7 will be featuring a large-sized notch like Nokia 5.1 Plus. The bottom bezel of the phone appears thick in the image. Hence, it seems that the Nokia X7 will be sporting the same front design as Nokia X5 and X6 phones. The rear design of the phone is still a mystery, but it could be usual affair with dual cameras and fingerprint scanner.

As of this writing, there is no information on the specifications of the Nokia X7. In June, popular tipster Roland Quandt had shared some details about an upcoming Nokia phone that is codenamed as Phoenix. He had revealed that Nokia Phoenix phone is powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC and it will be debuting in winter/autumn 2018. The Nokia X7 may sport a better build than X5 and X6 and may come in 4 GB / 6 GB RM options.

The Nokia X5 and X6 smartphones first unveiled in China few months ago. Since these notched display smartphones were received well in China, HMD Global have now made them available as Nokia 5.1 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus in the global markets. Hence, there is a possibility that the Nokia X7 would be made available first in China and then release it later in global markets as Nokia X7.

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Snapdragon 845’s successor with 5G capabilities is being tested by smartphone OEMs

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Aug 23, 2018

Various smartphone manufacturers have launched Snapdragon 845 powered phones this year. Qualcomm is expected to announce the successor chipset for SD845 by the end of the year. It is speculated to be built with 7nm manufacturing process by TSMC. Even though the rumor mill is referring to the successor of SD845 as Snapdragon 855, recent reports have claimed that Qualcomm may adopt a different naming scheme for it. The U.S.-based chip maker has confirmed that it has already provided samples of the upcoming 7nm chipset to its OEM partners.

Since the smartphone OEMs have received samples of the upcoming 7nm Qualcomm chipset, they can now test and build news phones powered by the new SoC. As mentioned above, Qualcomm is expected to announce the new chipset by December. Hence, phones are powered by it are expected to go official by early 2019.

The smaller sized chipset that is based on 7nm architecture will deliver better performance and consume less power than Snapdragon 845. However, as of this writing, the exact specifications of the new chipset are not known. However, what is known about it is that it will be pair with Snapdragon X50 5G modem which means powered by the successor of Snapdragon 845 will be able to support 5G connectivity. According to Qualcomm, it is the first 5G-capable mobile platform for premium tier smartphones.

Various smartphone makers are prepping up to launch 5G phones next year. Hence, it appears that the successors models of the flagship phones that have released this year may offer 5G connectivity. The successor of SD845 is not the only SoC with 7nm architecture. Huawei will be debuting the Kirin 980 as the world’s first 7nm chipset at the upcoming IFA 2018. Also, the forthcoming iPhones are expected to feature 7nm Apple A12 SoC. Even Samsung is rumored to be working on its 7nm Exynos chipset.

Get Up To 20% Off On CHUWI-Branded Laptops And Tablets On GearBest

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Aug 23, 2018

Much to the delight of cost-conscious students who aren’t willing to spend a fortune on a tablet or laptop, CHUWI started its hotly-anticipated annual Back-to-School promotion on GearBest on Monday, August 20th. As part of the recently kicked off promo, the Shenzhen-based tech firm will be doling out up to 20% off on a broad range of well-received products.

Students will be able to save a considerable amount of money on various tablets and laptops including LapBook SE, Hi9 Pro, and the Hi9 Air. The LapBook SE would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now get your hands on this ultralight laptop at a slashed price of just $279.99.

This is a noteworthy 25% reduction in the device’s original asking price. On the downside, the promo is slated to end in just 4 days and there were only 55 pieces left for the Flash Sale price at the time of writing.

Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can even win a free gift when you buy the LapBook SE laptop on GearBest. You can follow this link for details.

An absolute bargain at this price, the CHUWI LapBook SE laptop sports a big 13.3-inch display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The laptop is powered by a Gemini Lake N4100 processor and it employs a competent Intel Graphics 600 GPU, under the hood.

The LapBook SE offers 4GB of RAM and 32GB eMMC+128G SSD in terms of external memory. The device houses a 2.0MP front camera and runs on Microsoft Windows 10 operating system that boasts the popular Windows 7 Start Menu along with an impressive array of other features including the Edge Web browser.

You can follow this link to avail a slew of unmissable Back-to-School deals on GearBest. It is worth noting that the promotion is slated to end on September 10th.

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Elephone PX pop up dual camera setup components revealed

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Aug 22, 2018

Vivo Nex brought forward the concept of pop up cameras in order to completely remove the bezels around the display. OPPO Find X also incorporates a very similar concept and now, Elephone is trying out its luck with an even bigger pop up camera setup. Unlike the Vivo Nex which features just a single selfie camera in its pop up housing, the upcoming Elephone PX smartphone is said to feature dual pop up cameras. Now we have managed to get our eyes on the component that makes this setup possible.

The component shown in the image above is said to guide the housing to pop up and down smoothly. We have already seen a video featuring the dual camera pop up setup and also the triple cameras on the PX. The part that looks like a screw will move the housing up and down. Considering that there will be two cameras on board, the motor has to be pretty powerful to push it up quickly.

A render of the Elephone PX is also seen sporting a triple camera setup at the back along with a fingerprint sensor. The best part about the phone will be its full screen display, which is clearly seen in the render above. Despite the innovative dual camera pop up setup for selfies and the triple camera setup at the back, we will have to wait and see whether their performances are flagship worthy.

No details are available about the Elephone PX’s release, so let’s wait for more information. You can check out their website for more updates in the future. Or read our previous coverage of the PX’s pop up camera in action from here.

Holy Stone releases flagship HS700 Ophelia drone with GPS and Brushless Motor

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Aug 22, 2018

For all you drone enthusiasts, there is a new product in town that you really should check out. It comes from the stable of the Chinese brand Holy Stone and it is the company’s 2018 flagship product. The drone is dubbed HS700 Ophelia and inherits the superb craftsmanship and excellent performance for which Holy Stone is best known.

The HS700 Ophelia is equipped with 2204 1500KV brushless motor, which is more aerodynamic and lightweight. Compared to traditional drone motors, the brushless motor has lower noise and stronger power. As a result of this setup, the drone is capable of hitting a maximum speed of 25 km/h upwind, and up to 60 km/h when flying downwind. In addition, the new drone comes with an advanced GPS system that can locate the flight position in real time. AAs a result of this, the HS700 can follow the pilot automatically. It can also achieve the function of realizing custom trajectory flying, and achieve many intelligent functions like One Key Return to Home, thus removing fears about losing your drone.

Holy Stone’s HS700 Ophelia drone also packs a professional high-definition wide-angle 1080P FHD camera capable of shooting more fascinating details and restore real moments. Besides, it has FPV function with the figure distance of 400 meters based on 5G WiFi transmission technology. The drone gets its power from a big 2800mAh battery which allows for up to 20 minutes of flight time whereas most drones average just 8 minutes.

You can check more details about HS700 on Holy Stone official site or via the YouTube video above. The drone is presently available to buy for just $329.99 on Amazon with $20 coupon code for the first 1000 buyers. You can check that out from here.

ASUS ROG full TENAA listing reveals 4GB, 6GB RAM versions, possibly with cheaper pricing

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 22, 2018

A couple of days back, we spotted the ASUS ROG phone on TENAA but we couldn’t lay our hands on the complete listing except the photos. The complete listing has now been spotted and it contains some interesting details.

First off, the ASUS ROG is listed with the model number ASUS Z01QD. The model has the same 2.96GHz clock speed as the one unveiled in Taiwan. That is, it features an overclocked Snapdragon 845 chipset. Perhaps, the most interesting aspect is the memory versions. The ROG appears on TENAA with three different RAM versions; 4GB, 6GB and 8GB RAM, whereas the gaming smartphone was unveiled in only 8GB RAM and 128/512GB storages. While the two storage options will be available across the board, buyers will get the option of deciding whether to go for the lesser 4GB RAM version or the high-end one with 8GB RAM. In addition, the model is listed with a slightly smaller 3850mAh battery which is lower than the 4000mAh battery on the model announced at COMPUTEX 2018 in June.

Read Aso: ASUS ROG Gaming Smartphone Will Hit India in Q3 2018 – Official

ASUS is yet to put the ROG gaming phone on sale and so, the price is still unknown but is rumoured to start at around $900. A 4GB RAM version brings the possibility of the phone being priced around $600 which would be relatively affordable than around $1000. We expect the flagship gaming phone to go on sale soon.

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Vivo X23 official video ads confirms dual rear cameras and water-drop notch, more official images too

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Aug 22, 2018

The Vivo X23 was expected to launch on the 20th of August but it didn’t. Let’s just say the Jovi assistant is a bare-faced liar. Ahead of the release which is still pretty much unknown, Vivo has released two video ads for the device and a couple of promotional images.

The video ads do nothing more than confirming the design of the phone. The first one shows the phone in Phantom Violet with a color gradient finish and dual rear cameras. Unfortunately, it only shows the back of the phone.

The second video shows the Vivo X23 in both Phantom Violet and Magic Night Blue. Apart from the rear design as revealed by the first video, this one shows the front and confirms it has a water-drop notch and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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Vivo has also released new official renders of the phone that shows off the two colors the phone will come in. Vivo has named the color gradient appearance 3D Phantom Aurora. The phone can take on different colors depending on the angle light hits it.

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Chuwi Hi9 Plus will take on the Huawei Mediapad M5 Pro

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Aug 22, 2018

Huawei’s Mediapad M5 Pro is a pretty good tablet featuring a large 10.8-inch display and a handy M-Pen which supports 4096 pressure levels. But the tablet isn’t cheap and if you are out to buy one for yourself, you’ll have to shell out well over $450, just for its Wi-Fi variant. This is probably why Chuwi has decided to release a Mediapad M5 Pro rival, the Chuwi Hi9 Plus. Chuwi’s CEO even went on to say “The purpose of this tablet launch is to compete with HUAWEI MediaPad M5 Pro”. So, its clear that the Hi9 Plus will take on this large screen Huawei tablet.

We have got little details about the Chuwi Hi9 Plus so far and they are not really that significant. What we know is that the Hi9 Plus’ dimensions will be as follows: 266.2 x 177 x 8.1mm and it will weigh around 500 grams. This doesn’t get us excited about the tablet, especially since the M5 Pro is smaller in dimensions. However, these dimensions could hint that the Hi9 Plus is as large as the M5 Pro or maybe even bigger. Further, at just 500 grams, the tablet will be easy to carry around wherever you go. Further, it will feature a magnetic keyboard dock that will instantly transform it into a laptop.

Considering that the Hi9 Plus is taking on the M5 Pro model, we are keen to see whether it will come with a pressure sensitive stylus. The Huawei tablet comes with an M-Pen that supports 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, so a stylus could be a significant addition to the Hi9 Plus tablet. LTE support would be another feature that we expect on the upcoming Chuwi tablet.

There’s no doubt that Chuwi tablets are extremely affordable. If the company manages to price it even half of that of the Mediapad M5 Pro, the upcoming tablet could be a really interesting option for large screen lovers.

No more details for now. But it is being said that the Hi9 Plus will launch sometime in September. Let’s wait and watch.

Check out more details about Chuwi’s products from here. Also check out the Back-to-school promotion from August 20^th to September 10^th. Up to 20% off on the best selling laptops, tablets and Mini PC.

Official render reveals Galaxy J2 Core color variants

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Aug 22, 2018

Samsung will most likely soon officially announce its first Android Go device, the Galaxy J2 Core. The device has been in the news for a while with live photos appearing online and revealing it will have Samsung’s Experience UI and not stock Android. Its user manual was also seen online last week. Now an official render has surfaced which reveals all the possible color variants the phone will come in.

Based on the image, the Galaxy J2 Core will come in black, gold, pale blue, deep blue, and violet. The phone will have a single rear camera with an LED flash below it. There is also a slit on the side which is probably an outlet for the speaker.

The leaked manual revealed the Galaxy J2 Core will have a removable back cover and a removable battery too. It will also have support for two SIM cards and a MicroSD card. A Geekbench listing from a couple of months ago also revealed the phone will have 1GB of RAM and be powered by the Exynos 7570 processor.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 officially launched in India, price starts at Rs. 67,900 ($972)

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Aug 22, 2018

Earlier this month, Samsung launched its flagship smartphone for the second half of the year — Galaxy Note 9. Just a day after the announcement, the company started taking pre-orders of the device in India.

Today, the South Korean giant has officially launched the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in the Indian market. It comes in three colors — Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, and Metallic Copper. The 6GB RAM model costs Rs. 67,900 ($972) while the 8GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 84,900 ($1,215).

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It carries the same 1440 x 2960 pixels screen resolution, is HD10 compliant and also supports Always On Display. The display is also protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top.

It is powered by the company’s own Exynos 9810 processor. In some regions, the handset comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. The phone comes in two variants — one packing 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage and another with 8GB RAM and 512GB internal storage.

Coming to the camera department, there’s a 12-megapixel primary camera with f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture and a 12-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front side, it comes equipped with an 8-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture and wide-angle lens.

The device is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. It also comes with stereo speakers tuned by AKG, and Dolby Atmos sound. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, Bluetooth 5 (LE up to 2Mbps), GPS with GLONASS, USB 3.1, NFC, and MST.

The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system with the company’s own Samsung Experience custom interface. It is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery and comes with support for fast charging both on wired and wireless (WPC and PMA) charging.

In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 comes with an improved S Pen which is the first Bluetooth-enabled digital pen. It can also be used as a remote shutter for the camera with a range of 10 meters. It has a battery power of about 30 minutes and can withstand up to 200 clicks.

The S Pen now has support for three inputs — short press, long press, and double press. The company says that it can be recharged in just 40 seconds by simply placing it in its holster cramp on the side of the phone.

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T get Project Treble support in latest OxygenOS update

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Aug 22, 2018

Google announced Project Treble last year as a way to make it easier for manufacturers to update their devices. It is supposed to reduce the duration between the launch of a new version of Android and when the update becomes available for a phone. It has also found usefulness by custom ROM makers who can now quickly whip up custom ROM versions (Generic System Image) of the latest version of Android in such a short time.

While Google has made it compulsory for all devices launching with Android Oreo and above to have Project Treble support right out of the box, some manufacturers have decided to not include it when updating older devices to Android Oreo since the latter isn’t compulsory.

Last year, OnePlus announced that its current phones(OnePlus 3/3T, OnePlus 5/5T) would get updated to Android Oreo but won’t support Project Treble which caused fans to launch a petition. Two months ago, the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T devices running OxygenOS open beta received Project Treble support.

If you own the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, then you should know that the latest stable version of OxygenOS (version 5.1.5) brings full Project Treble support. The changelog doesn’t actually mention it but you can confirm by installing one of the numerous apps on the Play Store such as Treble Checker to know if it does. Those who have received the update have already confirmed it.

90 Minutes Smart Unlock Suitcase with Fingerprint unlock technology launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 22, 2018

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company Shanghai Runmi Technology Co. Ltd, whose products adopt the brand name 90 Points, is one of the successful eco-chain companies that manufacture some of the quality products trading under the Xiaomi brand. We have seen several high-quality products under the brand like the 90 Minutes jacket, 90 Minutes backpack etc. Perhaps, the most popular product from the brand is the 90 Minutes spinner wheel luggage. The company even announced a 90Fun Puppy1 Robotic Suitcase at CES 2018. The latest in its lineup is a 90 Minutes Smart Unlock Suitcase with fingerprint unlock technology.

The 90 Minutes Smart Unlock Suitcase differs from the previous models in the methods through which it can be opened and closed. It adopts the fingerprint technology provided by Swedish FPC company as well as the TSA customs lock with single-button linkage structure and biometric identification. Five different fingerprints can be stored which would have access to unlock the luggage. The technology is powered by two AA batteries and can last up to six months before there’ll need to be replaced. If it happens that the battery dies, they can be charged temporarily using the USB power port it packs.

The spinner luggage comes with a Nordic design with simple and smooth lines. The luggage body is made of Bayer Makrolon PC material, 3-layer composite pressure-resistant structural plate, while the frame is made from 6-series widened aluminium alloy which has high toughness, strong pressure resistance and impact resistance while increasing support, so that the box body is stable and not easily deformed. The body is built to withstand static pressure and the spinner wheels oscillate seamlessly. The pull rod is also capable of pulling a load of up to 14Kg.

The 90 Minutes Smart Unlock Suitcase comes in Medium Yellow, Dark Green and Pure Black. It is presently available for just 999 yuan ($146) at Xiaomi Youpin.

Xiaomi Poco F1 launched as the cheapest Snapdragon 845 flagship smartphone with Rs. 19,999 (~$286) pricing

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Aug 22, 2018

Through an unveil event in New Delhi, India, Xiaomi has introduced its new Poco sub-brand by launching the Poco F1 flagship phone. Since it has arrived with a starting price of Rs. 19,999 (~$286), the Poco F1 is the cheapest Snapdragon 845 SoC powered flagship phone available in the market. The specifications and features of the smartphone clearly indicated that it has arrived to take on the other affordable flagship phones such as OnePlus 6 and Honor 10.

Design and Display

One of the most striking features of the Xiaomi Poco F1 is that it features a notched IPS LCD screen of 6.18 inches that offers an impressive screen space. The display offers up to 500-nits brightness and a high contrast ratio of 1500:1. Lastly, the screen is protected by Gorilla Glass.

The notch of the phone features all the necessary components like infrared lens, infrared lighting, proximity sensor, earpiece and front camera which allows the phone to unlock even in dark. The infrared face unlock feature can unlock the phone in just 0.4 seconds. The back panel of the Poco F1 is also equipped with a fingerprint scanner.

The notched display of the Poco F1 produces Full HD+ resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. In order to keep the cost of the phone low, the Poco F1 flagship phone does not feature a glass rear like other flagship phones. The handset features a hard-coated polycarbonate unibody that has been reinforced with internal frame structure.

The three color variants of the smartphone include Graphite Black, Steel Blue and Rosso Red. There is another special variant of the phone called Armored Edition that is made out of Kevlar aramid fiber, a highly durable material that is used for making bulletproof vest.

Performance

The Xiaomi Poco F1 that carries a tagline of “Master of Speed” is powered by Snapdragon 845 and up to 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. At the launch event of the smartphone, the company confirmed that it recorded an impressive AnTuTu benchmarking score of 291,302.

Engineers at Xiaomi have placed a copper heat sink above the SoC of the smartphone which helps in dissipating the heat generated by it. It allows the phone to transfer heat at a faster rate of 300 percent. Since it is equipped with “LiquidCool technology”, the handset always delivers sustained peak performance without overheating. The Poco F1 smartphone is packed with 4,000mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 3.0. It offers 8 hours of gaming, around 6 hours of FHD video playback, nearly 31 hours of talk time and standby time of 15 days.

Xiaomi Poco F1 includes up to 256 GB (UFS 2.1) of internal storage. For additional storage, it is equipped with a microSD card. A modified version of MIUI runs on the Poco F1. It includes a Poco launcher and Turbocharged engine for fast and fluid performance. Xiaomi has promised that Poco branded phones will be treated with faster updates. It includes lot of customizations such as an app drawer that easily categories apps for easier access and it also carries support for icon packs. The customized MIUI that is based on Android 8.1 Oreo has been optimized to launch popular apps quickly, smoothly run apps in the foreground and offer fluid gesture-based navigation.

Cameras and Connectivity

The 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor (borrow from Xiaomi Mi 8) hat a massive pixel size of 1.4micron coupled with 5-megapixel secondary sensor is present on the backside of the Poco F1. It is equipped with features like Dual Pixel Autofocus, real-time AI photography and dual-LED flash. On the front side is a 20-megapixel selfie camera (again borrowed from Mi 8) which is also powered with AI for capturing enhanced selfie shots.

The Poco F1 is one of the first devices that carries support for 4G+ that combines with different network frequencies for faster connectivity. The other connectivity features available on the Poco F1 include dual VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. It is also equipped with Dirac HD Sound along with dual Smart PA for amazing audio experience.

Xiaomi Poco F1 Pricing, Variants and Availability

The different variants and pricing of the Xiaomi Poco F1 are:

64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM – Rs. 20,990 (~$300)
128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM – Rs. 23,999 (~$343)
256 GB storage + 8 GB RAM – Rs. 28,999 (~$415)
Armoured Edition model with 256 GB storage + 8 GB RAM – Rs. 29,999 (~$429)

Through the first-day sale that will take place on Mi.com and Flipkart at 12 PM on Aug. 29, the above variants of the Xiaomi Poco F1 can be availed with an instant discount of Rs. 1,000. The offer is available only for HDFC credit card users. The following screenshots the discounted price of the variants:

Poco F1 buyers can also take advantage of up to Rs. 8000 instant benefits and up to 6TB high speed data through Reliance Jio. Xiaomi is providing a free super cost case along with the handset. Some of the other accessories that will be available for Poco F1 include ultra-slim hard case for Rs. 399 (~$6) and durable and scratch -resistant Armour case for Rs. 799 (~$11). Xiaomi will be also selling replaceable Poco official skins for Rs. 299 (~$5).

Xiaomi will be holding dedicated launch events on Aug. 27 in three global cities such as Jakarta, Hong Kong and Paris. The Chinese firm has also confirmed that it will be bringing the Poco F1 smartphone in 50 global markets.

Deep Sea Blue Xiaomi Mi Max 3 now available for pre-order, goes on sale August 24

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Aug 22, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 was announced about a month ago. When it launched, it was announced in three colors – Black Stone, Dream Gold, and Deep Sea Blue. However, only the first two colors have been available for purchase.

If you have been waiting for the Deep Sea Blue variant to go on sale, then we are happy to report that it is now available for pre-order ahead of its first sale on August 24. The new variant is already listed on Jing Dong Mall and the official Mi store.

The Deep Sea Blue Mi Max 3 will retain the same pricing as the other color variants. The 4GB RAM + 64GB model will be priced at ¥1699 (~$248) and the 6GB RAM + 128GB version will sell for ¥1999 (~$292).

The Mi Max 3 comes with a 6.9-inch 2160 x 1080 display. Thanks to the 18:9 aspect ratio and smaller bezels, the device is not as wide as the Mi Max 2 which makes it easier to hold with one hand. There is a Snapdragon 636 processor under the hood paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM.

The phone also gets the dual rear camera treatment; packing a 12MP sensor along with a secondary 5MP sensor. The front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor. There are tons of AI-based features including scene detection and AI portrait mode.

10.or D2 with 18:9 HD+ display and Snapdragon 425 SoC launched in India, price starts at Rs. 6,999 ($100)

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Aug 22, 2018

10.or, the smartphone brand that sells its devices exclusively on Amazon India, has been teasing a new smartphone launch since past few days on social media. Today, the company has officially announced 10.or D2, which is the successor of the 10.or D launched last year.

Compared to its predecessor, the 10.or D2 comes with upgraded specifications. The phone sports a 5.45-inch HD+ display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz.

It uses the same chipset that powers Xiaomi Redmi 5A and Motorola’s Moto E5, among others. The 10.or D2 comes in two variants — one with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage while the other variant packs 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. It comes with a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 128GB.

The camera configuration of the phone remains the same as its predecessor. It boasts a 13-megapixel Sony IMX258 camera sensor on the back with phase detection autofocus, 5-element lens, and f/2.0 aperture. On the front side, it has a 5-megapixel sensor with 4-element lens and f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, as well as GPS, aGPS, and GLONASS. The phone, which comes with IPX2 water protection, is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box and is fulled by a 3,200mAh battery that claims 20 days of standby time.

The 2GB RAM variant of the 10.or D2 is priced at Rs. 6,999 (approximately $100) while the 3GB RAM model costs Rs. 7,999, which roughly converts to $114. It comes in two color options — Beyond Black and Glow Gold.

The phone will go on sale in India on 28th August at 12 PM, exclusively via Amazon India. However, for the Prime members, it’ll be available for purchase on 27th August. Further, the company is also offering a 1-year additional warranty to Prime subscribers.

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