Seabird 4K Action Camera Review

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Aug 24, 2018

Today, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi forwarded a post on micro-blogging platform Weibo from Qualcomm regarding its next-generation mobile chipset, adding the text “expectation”. Interestingly, another Chinese manufacturer Lenovo responded with “more than you expect”.

Now, this has sparked the rumors that these two smartphone manufacturers are working on a smartphone that is powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming next-generation mobile chipset. Further, the phones are also expected to be 5G compatible given that Qualcomm has already revealed that upcoming processor can be paired with Qualcomm Opteron X50 5G modem.

Qualcomm, which is dominating the mobile chipset market, is currently working on a next-generation flagship processor. The company has confirmed that the next-gen chipset will be manufactured using 7nm design process. According to the reports, Taiwan-based TSMC will begin the mass production of Qualcomm’s 7nm chipset in the fourth quarter of this year.

Recent reports suggest that Qualcomm could change the naming scheme of its processors with the upcoming chipset. The Snapdragon 855 (SDM855) codenamed “Hena” is now being referred to as the SM8150, which will measure 12.4 x 12.4 mm.

Another report added that the SM1850 may likely not have an integrated 5G modem. Instead, Qualcomm will include a Snapdragon X24 model with support for Cat. 20 LTE. This contradicted earlier reports claiming that the SDM855 a.k.a. the SM8150 will come with the SDX50 modem and be known as the Snapdragon 855 Fusion Platform. The only plausible explanation is that there will be two versions of the SDM855 – one without a 5G modem and another with the 5G modem.

A couple of days ago, we reported that some manufacturers have received samples of the upcoming 7nm chipset, for testing and building new phones powered by the upcoming SoC.

While we don’t know when the chipset maker plans to officially announce its next-generation mobile chipset, it is expected to get unveiled in December and the phones powered by this chipset will be launched in early 2019.

Meanwhile, the US-based chipset marker is planning to announce something on September 10. Qualcomm has sent out invites for a launch event on September 10, where the company could launch a new processor for smartwatches.

Cubot’s latest Rugged smartphone is the Kingkong 3 with Helio P23, Coming to IFA 2018

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Aug 24, 2018

Cubot’s latest release is a rugged smartphone that will succeed last year’s King kong model. The new model is being called as the Cubot King kong 3, which is a bit strange considering how this is just the second model in the lineup. Keeping that aside, the new rugged smartphone seems to feature some pretty good specs as compared to its predecessor, upgrading the CPU inside with the mid-range Helio P23. The old model had MT6580, so this is definitely a much welcome upgrade to the lineup.

Note that the CPU is the MT6763T high-end variant with up to 2.5GHz clock speed. Apart from P23 inside, the King kong 3 model comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, a 5.5-inch 18:9 (hopefully FHD+) screen, a 16MP+2Mp rear camera and a large 13MP front facing selfie shooter. As with most rugged smartphones, the phone features an exceptionally large 6000mAh battery on board that will most likely feature reverse charging as well. It’s a very handy feature when you are running out of charge on your essential gadgets. For software, the phone will run on an original Android 8.1 Oreo version. It also comes with global 4G band support.

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Apart from its pretty good specs, the phone has the standard rugged features such as IP68 certification which makes it waterproof (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes in water, oil or even sludge) and dustproof, scratch resistance and even drop resistance. Note that the company stated drop range has increased from 1.2 meters on its predecessor to 1.5 meters on this new model. The company achieved this with the help of the new R&D team setup up in 2017 to improve the drop resistance of the device. The phone can even survive in extremely harsh climates from -30 degrees to up to 60 degrees Celsius.

You can most likely check out the Kingkong 3 at the Cubot booth at IFA 2018 between August 31 and September 5.

Australia blocks Huawei 5G infrastructure over national security concerns

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

We have been informed by the Govt that Huawei & ZTE have been banned from providing 5G technology to Australia. This is a extremely disappointing result for consumers. Huawei is a world leader in 5G. Has safely & securely delivered wireless technology in Aust for close to 15 yrs

— Huawei Australia (@HuaweiOZ) August 22, 2018

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

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

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

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

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ZTE Axon 9 Pro gets benchmarked, SD845 confirmed

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

RELATED: ZTE Trademarks Axon 9, Axon 9 Pro and More

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

We await more details as the launch date nears.

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

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

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

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

Coupon Code: 182801

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

Coupon Code: 182803

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

Coupon Code: 182808

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

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

Get Big Discounts On All Products On TVC-Mall

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

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

Avail A Big Discount On Wire & Wireless HIFI Earphones

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

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OPPO likely to manufacture the first 5G Smartphone in 2019

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

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

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aug 24, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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