Xiaomi’s Half in-ear Type-C headphones arrives, on sale from Sept. 20

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Sep 19, 2018

Razer Phone could be said to be the progenitor of the gaming phone trend which swept through the smartphone industry last year. The wave saw the launch of several gaming phones after Razer unveiled the first gaming phone. models such as AUS ROG phone, Nubia Red Magic, Xiaomi Black Shark phone, Honor Play and more were launched. Razer is now working on the Razer Phone 2 and already, press invites are sent out for an event holding on October 10. Ahead of the event, Razer has listed the model on the Google Play Console which means the device may have been certified by Google Play.

The Play Console listing reveals the device goes by the codename – Aura. This clearly distinguishes the model from last year’s model which was codenamed “Cheryl”. Among the key specs listed is an 8GB RAM as well as a Snapdragon 835 chipset and Adreno 540 GPU. But for the chipset, the listing wouldn’t have been in doubt. The Razer Phone 2 is expected to utilise a Snapdragon 845 chipset with the Adreno 630 GPU firing up the graphics. It is possible this is an error anyway because sources say its unusual for a high-profile device to show up in the Google Play Console ahead of launch.

The Razer Phone 2 is expected to have the same 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution which is the same with the first-gen model’s screen resolution. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS. There are rumours the device will pack Chroma LED effects for notification. The press renders accompanying the listing also shows few changes in the design.

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Huawei Watch 3 may likely be called Watch X as Huawei applies for trademark

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Sep 18, 2018

Huawei is taking things slowly as far as its smartwatch arm is concerned. The company first launched the first-gen Huawei Watch in 2015 and this was followed by the Watch 2 which was only made official last year. There are indications that the company is working on the Watch 3 and that it may arrive with a different moniker. Huawei has reportedly filed an application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) last week to trademark the Huawei Watch X.

The company isn’t likely to release the successor to the Watch 2 this year as indicated by Huawei’s Richard Yu, head of consumer electronics division at Huawei. The company did launch the Watch 2 (2018) though, but that is just an incremental upgrade of the Watch 2. So, that leaves us with the option of expecting the smartwatch sometime next year.

It is possible Huawei was waiting for a new Qualcomm smartwatch processor to be delivered before coming out with the Watch X or Watch 3. Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon Wear 3100 earlier this month as a successor to the Snapdragon Wear 2100 that has been around since 2016. That sets the stage for Huawei to come out with a new-gen smartwatch. Also, the Wear 2 is widely regarded as one of the best Android Wear (now Wear OS) devices ever created, so its successor has high expectations to meet. This could be another reason why Huawei isn’t in a hurry to release the Watch 3. However, the Watch 3, may be announced at CES 2019 as Huawei Watch X but that isn’t very certain.

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Samsung announces Galaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+: 6” Infinity Display, 3300mAh battery and colorful variants

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Sep 18, 2018

Samsung has taken the wraps off two new phones in the Galaxy J series. The Galaxy J4+ and Galaxy J6+ were unveiled today without any fanfare. Both phones share a number of key features but also have some major differences.

Galaxy J6+

The Galaxy J6+ has a 6.0” HD+ screen with a 720 x 1480 resolution. It is powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz. Samsung didn’t mention the exact chipset but adds that it may differ with respect to markets.

Depending on the model sold in your country, the Galaxy J6+ will have 3GB or 4GB of RAM with 32GB or 64GB of storage. On the back are dual cameras – the primary camera is a 13MP f/1.9 sensor while the secondary camera is a 5MP f/2.2 sensor. An 8MP f/1.9 sensor is above the display for selfies and video calls.

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The Galaxy J6+ is the first Samsung phone with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. From the images provided, the fingerprint scanner should be easy to reach. The power button, on the other hand, might be a bit difficult since it is closer to the top. The volume buttons are on the left along with the SIM tray.

The phone has a MicroUSB port, Bluetooth 4.2, and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi for connectivity. NFC is market dependent. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and packs a 3,300mAh battery. It is available in black, silver, and red.

Galaxy J4+

The Galaxy J4+ has the same display and resolution as the Galaxy J6+. It also has the same processor but comes in 2GB RAM + 16GB and 3GB RAM + 32GB variants.

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The J4+ has a single camera on its rear – a 13MP f/1.9 sensor while a 5MP f/2.2 sensor is in front. It has Bluetooth 4.2 and single band Wi-Fi. NFC availability is dependent on country. It also has a 3300mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Available colors are black, gold, and red.

More photos of Nokia 7.1 Plus’ display panel leaked along with specs

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Sep 18, 2018

HMD Global joined the notch train with the Nokia X6/6.1 Plus and Nokia X5/5.1 Plus smartphones. This led people to speculate that a third phone rumored to launch as the Nokia 7.1 Plus/Nokia X7 will also have a notch. A photo alleged to be that of the phone’s display panel showed up a few days ago debunking the notch rumor. Today, another set of photos have again surfaced along with a few details of the phone.

Just like the first photo, this panel has white bezels. The side bezels are thin but the chin and forehead are thicker. The top bezel has three cut-outs which should be home to the front camera, earpiece, and proximity and light sensors.

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The display of the Nokia 7.1 Plus is said to be 5.9-inches in size with a 1080 x 2160 processor. That isn’t an upgrade when compared to the Nokia 7 Plus. The main upgrade is supposed to be under the hood. Rumors floating around say the Nokia 7.1 Plus packs a Snapdragon 710 processor. This is a much superior processor compared to the Nokia 7 Plus which is powered by the Snapdragon 660 mobile platform.

Realme claims to have hit 1 million mark for its smartphone sales in India

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Sep 18, 2018

Realme, a new smartphone company that recently started operating as an independent brand after its split from parent company Oppo, has now announced that it has crossed the one million mark for its smartphone sales.

The one million smartphone sales include combined sales figures for both of its smartphones — Realm 1 and Realme 2. This development comes just after 4 months of the Realme 1 launch and just two weeks since the Realme 2 went on sale in India.

During the first flash sale of Realme 2 in India, the company sold 200,000 units within just 5 minutes on online market Flipkart. A week later, during the second flash sale, the company claimed to have sold 170,000 units, bringing the total sales of Realme 2 in India to 370,000 units. The company has not yet revealed the number of units it sold in the third flash sale that took place today.

The Oppo Realme 1, announced in May this year, features a 6-inch Full-HD+ display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an 84.75 percent screen-to-body ratio. The device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor clocked at 2GHz. It comes in three models based on memory configuration — 3GB, 4GB, and 6GB RAM. The 3GB RAM model comes with 32GB of internal storage while the 4GB RAM model packs 64GB of onboard storage. The top-end variant having 6GB RAM packs 128GB of internal storage.

Coming to the camera department, the phone sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and on the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. It has a Face Unlock feature that is claimed to unlock the smartphone in just 0.1 seconds. It runs ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is fueled by a 3,410mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Realme 2 features a bigger 6.2-inch display but the company has downgraded the screen resolution from Full HD to 720p HD+. The FullView 2.5D curved glass display with 18:9 aspect ratio offers a screen resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.

It is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz and comes in two variants — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. There’s a 13-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel shooter for taking selfies and video calling. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with the company’s own ColorOS 5.1 custom interface and is fuelled by a bigger 4,230mAh battery.

Read More: Official video advert shows Realme 2 Pro with a water-drop notch and dual rear cameras

Realme has scheduled a launch event on 26th and 27th September in India, where the company will be launching the Realme 2 Pro, which the company says will be the real successor of the Realme 1 launched last year.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (not Youth) camera sample confirms AI dual cameras and impressive low-light photography

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Sep 18, 2018

Tomorrow is a big day for Xiaomi. The Chinese phone manufacturer will launch at least two new phones, one of them being the Mi 8 Lite formerly referred to as the Mi 8 Youth. Xiaomi shared a camera sample of the phone and the watermark reveals its official name as the Mi 8 Lite.

The photo is a night shot of the Central Radio and TV Tower in Beijing and it shows off the Mi 8 Lite’s low-light performance. Although there is a bit of noise, overall the picture doesn’t look bad. The watermark on the photo reveals the phone has AI dual cameras. Both cameras are said to be 12MP sensors.

The Mi 8 Lite will come with a 6.26-inch FHD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor with multiple RAM and storage variants.

Just like the other phones in the Mi 8 series, the Mi 8 Lite will have a notch at the top that houses a 24MP front-facing camera. Keeping the dual cameras company at the back is a fingerprint scanner. The Mi 8 Lite will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and pack a 3,000mAh battery.

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New Xiaomi TVs running Android TV get certified, powered by new Amlogic chipsets

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Sep 18, 2018

Xiaomi has been in the smart TV business for a couple of years now but next year it will be joined by OnePlus, another Chinese phone maker. Released under the Xiaomi TV brand, Xiaomi’s smart TVs run a customized version of Android and not Android TV, but that may be changing soon.

A new leak has revealed that Xiaomi has three new TV’s in the pipeline that will run Android TV out of the box instead of its customized version of Android. The three TVs are named Mi 4 Pro, Mi 4A Pro, and Mi 4C Pro. The info comes from Twitter account @androidtv_rumor.

The trio of devices will run Android TV 8.1 Oreo which is the latest version of Google’s custom OS for TVs. The tweet also reveals some few details about each device save for their screen size.

First time @Xiaomi made certified Android TV televisions with #AndroidTV 8.1 and new #Amlogic SoC for TVs:

– Mi 4 PRO (4K, 2GB RAM, Amlogic T960X)
– Mi 4A PRO (FHD, 2GB RAM, Amlogic T950X)
– Mi 4C PRO (720p, 1GB RAM, Amlogic T950X) pic.twitter.com/0kawFvJCRk

— Android TV Rumors (@androidtv_rumor) September 16, 2018

The Mi 4 Pro will have a 4K display, 2GB of RAM and an Amlogic T960X processor. The Mi 4A Pro will have a Full HD display, pack the same RAM as above but come with a less powerful chipset – the Amlogic T950X. The Mi 4C Pro will have an HD screen, 1GB of RAM, and the same Amlogic T950X chipset as the Mi 4A Pro. Based on these specs, it is easy to tell which TV will have the cheapest price tag and the one with the highest price tag.

There is something else interesting about these details – the chipsets. They are new and may likely debut in these products. Sadly we couldn’t get any information on their clock speed, cores, and GPU.

We believe these new TVs may be destined for markets in Europe like Italy, France, Spain, and Turkey. Xiaomi began selling its products in some of these markets recently but its smart TVs are currently not sold there. It makes sense if these new ones running Android TV are heading to these countries.

Suspected Meizu 16X (6GB RAM) price tag leaks ahead of launch

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Sep 18, 2018

Meizu 16X launch is already upon us. The Chinese company is expected to officially launch the premium mid-range smartphone on September 19 which is tomorrow. Ahead of the launch event, the Meizu 16X suspected price tag has appeared in a leaked document. The price tag was said to have been spotted in an offline store in China and is for the 6GB RAM variant. The variant is listed with a 2,499 yuan price tag which is approximately $364.

If really the Meizu 16X adopts this price tag, it will continue with the affordable pricing style of the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus. The device is a midrange model that will be powered by a Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM while the model whose price just leaked packs 64GB of internal storage. The device is also said to come with an on-screen fingerprint sensor.

The 16X is also expected to pack a dual camera setup at the rear comprising a Sony IMX380 main sensor and a Sony IMX350 secondary sensor. The device will retain the dual speakers used on the Meizu 16 as well as the classic white paint job of the Meizu 15. However, the device is expected to pack a bigger battery than the Meizu 16th.

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Huawei’s Kirin 980 is 5G-ready, Phones incoming by mid-2019!

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Sep 18, 2018

The mobile industry has been preparing for the shift to 5G for more than a year now and some operators are expected to begin consumer trials later this year. However, most smartphone makers have scheduled next year for the release of their 5G-ready phones. Huawei is one of them and has confirmed when it will release its first 5G phone.

Speaking at a forum today, vice-chairman and rotating CEO of Huawei, Hu Houkun revealed that the entire industry is ready for 5G to kickoff. He also announced that Huawei’s first 5G handset will be launched in mid-2019. This phone and others like it will be powered by the Kirin 980.

The Kirin 980 is the chipset that will power devices such as the Mate 20 series and the Honor Magic 2 but they will not have 5G support. That is because they will feature a different modem. Although this modem doesn’t bring 5G connectivity it is the first Cat. 21 modem in the world with download speeds of up to 1.4Gbps and support for carrier aggregation. Theoretically, the modem offers 4.5G connectivity.

However, by the time Huawei launches its first 5G phone next year, the Kirin 980 phones will feature a new 5G mobile baseband – the Balong 5000. The Balong 5000 was announced at IFA 2018 alongside the Kirin 980.

Xiaomi Mi Bunny Animal Park Building Blocks launched for 69 Yuan ($10)

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Sep 18, 2018

Among the various subsidiaries that make up the Mi brand, the Mi Bunny sub-brand is focused on the production of children toys and other products meant for children. The Mi Bunny product catalogue keeps growing by the day including stuff like the Mi Bunny children smartwatch, Mi Bunny Children scooter, train track building block, school bags, and several others. Xiaomi has just launched yet another kiddies product, this time it is the Mi Bunny Animal Park Building Blocks.

The building block uses an animal park theme and comes with a total of 61 blocks. The blocks are large in size, thus eliminating the chances of the kids swallowing any piece. Each of the building block pieces is manufactured using safer ABS material and they meet the standard requirements of the US FDA in terms of food contact materials. The production takes cognisance of arc angles where there is the need for such, like the block that will serve as the head of the animals. The building blocks come in four different colours; yellow, red, green and blue.

The Mi Bunny Animal Park Building Blocks set is priced at 69 yuan ($10) only and will be on sale on September 20th at 10:00 am. The sales would run simultaneously on Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi flagship store on Tmall, Jingdong, and on Mi Home offline stores in China.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro pricing, color variants, official renders, full specs leaked through AliExpress listing

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Sep 18, 2018

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro global version is now listed on AliExpress. As the title of this article goes, the AliExpress listing of the Note 6 Pro carries its full specifications, official renders and pricing.

The Redmi Note 6 Pro that seems to feature a metallic body like the predecessor Redmi Note 5 Pro measures 157.9 x 76.38 x 8.2mm. It is fitted with a 6.26-inch notched display that produces Full HD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels) resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 636 SoC that powered Redmi Note 5 Pro its present under the hood of its successor. A 4,000mAh fuels the Note 6 Pro which seems to lack support for fast charging.

For photography, it is fitted with 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. The large-sized notch of the phone features 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie camera setup with LED flash. A fingerprint scanner is available on the back panel of the phone. The handset is loaded with MIUI 9 flavored Android 8.1 Oreos. The other features of the phone include hybrid SIM slot, 3.5mm audio jack and microUSB 2.0. The global edition of the phone is equipped with Google services and more than 70 languages.

The Redmi Note 6 Pro that is listed on AliExpress features 32 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM. This model is priced around ~$200. As it can be seen in the above renders, the Note 6 Pro can be availed in colors like Black, Blue, Rose Gold and Red.

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Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro hands-on video reveals design, full specifications well ahead of its launch

Recent reports have revealed that the handset will be also coming in 64 GB storage + 4 GB of RAM. Leaks are yet to confirm whether it will be also available in 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM edition. As of this writing, Xiaomi is yet to confirm on the launch date of the smartphone. Considering the leaks that have revealed almost everything about this smartphone, its arrival may not be far away.

Whats your opinion on the specifications, features and pricing of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) press renders reveal triple rear cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 18, 2018

Rumors surrounding the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) smartphone have been hinting that it will be coming with dual rear cameras. However, freshly leaked press renders of the Galaxy A7 (2018) that have surfaced today to confirm its design. The new renders reveal that it will be the first Samsung phone to come equipped with triple rear cameras.

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The Galaxy A7 (2018) can be seen in two color variants such as Black and Blue. Both the color variants feature black front. The handset bears resemblance with the Galaxy A8 since it is equipped with Infinity Display design. Hence, the display of the A7 (2018) is expected to offer an aspect ratio of 18.5:9.

The back panel of the Galaxy A7 (2018) is equipped with triple rear cameras followed by an LED flash. The exact camera configuration of the smartphone is not available yet. Here is a leaked photo of the phone that shows the handset in real-skin. The handset seems to feature a glass back.

There is no fingerprint scanner on the rear. Could it be featuring an in-display fingerprint reader? There is no confirmation on it yet. Probably, it could be equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that it could be embedded under the power button on the side of the phone like the upcoming Galaxy J6 Plus and Galaxy J5 Plus smartphones.

Read More: Galaxy J6 Prime will be Samsung’s first phone with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Specs Leaked

Rumors have it that the Galaxy A7 (2018) may come equipped with 6-inch Full HD+ resolution display, Exynos 7885 SoC, 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. There is a possibility that it may come equipped in certain markets with Snapdragon 660 chipset.

On Oct. 11, Samsung will be debuting a new camera-centric smartphone. There are mixed rumors on the phone that will be debuting on the said date. Now that the Galaxy A7 (2018) has appeared with triple rear cameras and a single front camera, it may get unveiled through the next month’s Samsung event.

What do you think that the appearance of Galaxy A7 (2018)? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 3, Mi Purifier 2S and more smart devices may debut on September 27 in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 18, 2018

In China, Xiaomi is selling various kinds of smart devices such as smart TVs, lighting, air and water purifiers, appliances, and more. In India, the company is selling very few of its smart devices. Xiaomi’s Global VP and Managing Director for India has shared a new teaser which hints that the company may soon introduced multiple smart products in India on Sept. 27. The event will start at 11:30am on the said date.

The below teaser that carries #SmartLiving hash tag suggests that the company may launch as many as five smart home products on Sept. 27 in India. The heart icon hints that the company may debut Mi Band 3 which is equipped with a heart rate sensor. The smartband is also equipped with a touchscreen OLED display. In China, the Mi Band 3 comes in multiple colors like Graphite Black, Deep Blue and Hot Orange. However, India is expected to receive it only in Black option.

#SmarterLiving: launching soon!

Can you guess what are we talking about? 🤔 @XiaomiIndia

Am #Excited 🤩 RT if you are excited too! pic.twitter.com/PvzhEXh5Kd

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) September 17, 2018

The eye icon hints the arrival of a smart camera from Xiaomi with 360-degree field of view. The device can stream live images on the phone through a companion app

The popcorn icon represents a smart LED TV from the company. There is a possibility that Xiaomi may debut 75-inch Mi TV 4 in India that was launched in China in the recent.

The icon of the air suggests the coming of Air Purifier 2S. The device was announced in China at the end of 2018. It features an OLED screen and three-layer filter. The location icon indicates that the company may also announce a location tracker at the Sept. 27 event. The below image also teases the different smart devices that are slated to go official in India.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro hands-on video reveals design, full specifications well ahead of its launch

Apart from the aforementioned devices, Xiaomi may also introduce the Mi Max 3 smartphone in India since the company has teased its global launch. The handset is equipped with a mammoth 18:9 aspect ratio supporting display of 6.99 inches. The Snapdragon 636 SoC is the driving force of the phone. The handset receives power from 5,500mAh battery and it carries support for fast charging through USB-C.

For photography, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 features 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a front-facing shooter of 8-megapixel. The other features of the Mi Max 3 include fingerprint sensor, IR blaster and microSD card slot.

In China, the Mi Max 3 was introduced in two models such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. These variants are selling in the home country with respective price tags of 1,699 Yuan (~$247) and 1,999 Yuan (~$290). It is available in color variants like Black, Gold and Blue in the home country.

Get your wallets ready! Xiaomi Mi Band 3 NFC version finally goes on sale tomorrow

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