Samsung to launch Galaxy F foldable smartphone without Gorilla Glass

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Sep 21, 2018

Here comes new information about the Samsung’s much-rumored Galaxy F foldable smartphone. As per the recent report, Samsung will not secure the Galaxy F foldable display with the Corning Gorilla Glass due to technological limitations. Due to some unknown reasons, Corning lost out on a chance to be a part of the Samsung’s first flexible smartphone. Instead, Samsung will use a special cover glass from Sumitomo Chemical of Japan to protect its display.

According to our folks at Sammmobile, Galaxy F can’t use the Gorilla glass “due to the former’s rigid nature.” Samsung is using transparent polyimide which posses durability properties making it suitable for the Galaxy F flexible form factor. Sammobile detailed that, “the strong glass wouldn’t allow the device to fold into half. Samsung will thus use a transparent polyimide supplied by Sumitomo Chemical of Japan. It would be less durable than Gorilla Glass but would allow the Galaxy F to retain its flexible form factor.”

Currently, it’s unknown why Samsung denied the Corning Gorilla Glass and is using the material from Sumitomo. Well, whatever has happened will be for the betterment of the device and as per the needs of the Samsung. As per the source, Samsung Galaxy F might release until next year, snubbing the rumors which slated it for the November launch.

Read More: First leaked picture of Samsung Galaxy F

Rumors are here from past various years revealing the specs, design and other aspects of the device. But, it seems that Samsung is in no hurry to launch the Foldable device as the foldable trend is still a couple of years away from now. Let’s wait and watch as it may take another six months to get the actual look of the Galaxy F foldable device.

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Get Big Discounts On Well-Received TV Boxes And Mini PCs On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 21, 2018

As part of its recently kicked-off promo, GeekBuying is offering big discounts on a wide selection of TV boxes. Dubbed as ‘TV Box Mania,’ the promo has been split into multiple categories to expedite the search process.

Germany Stock

You can avail up to a 60% off on a slew of popular TV boxes, mini PCs, under the Germany Stock section. Aside from doling out significant discounts, GeekBuying is buyers an opportunity to save more money in the form of coupon codes.

If your order value exceeds $120, you can apply coupon code TVBOXDE1 to get an extra $8 off. However, if you shop for more than $65, you can use coupon code TVBOXDE2 to save $4 more. You can click here to visit the promotion page.

Spain Stock

You can avail substantial discounts on products shipping from warehouses located in Spain as well. You can save $3 if your order value is more than $55 by applying coupon code TVBOXES1 and get an extra $8 off by applying coupon code TVBOXES2 if you shop for more than $130.

It is worth noting the aforesaid coupon will be valid for all items included in the Spain Stock category. In order to check out all the products and take advantage of discounts, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Poland Stock

If you prefer products shipping from warehouses located in Poland, you’d be eligible to get great discounts and coupon codes. On top of that, you would have access to the ‘Deals of the Day’ segment that comprises smartphones, TV boxes, RC drones and other products bearing lowered price tags.

If that doesn’t impress you much, this Poland Stock segment offers $6 off if your order is more than $100 in the form of coupon code TVBOXPL1. Alternatively, you can receive an extra 5% discount on BEELINK MINI PCs by applying coupon code TVBOXPL2 at the time of checking out. Note that the coupon will be valid for 20 pieces only.

You can head straight to this link to check out the rest of the product and grab the amazing deals before the promo ends.

Italy Stock

Like the rest of the above-mentioned categories, the ‘Italy Stock’ section also features coupon codes that offer additional discounts. Keeping in line with this, you can use coupon code TVBOXIT1 to save an extra $2 when you spend over $30 in this section.

Alternatively, you can apply coupon code TVBOXIT2 to get an extra $10 discount when your order value is over $160. To ensure you don’t end up missing this opportunity to save a considerable amount of money on TV boxes, Mini PCs and other items in this section, simply follow this link.

Beelink Mini PC

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a Beelink-branded mini PC without spending a lot of money, you’ve come to the right place. You can use coupon code BEELINK10 to get an extra %5 off on all min PCs from Beelink.

While the aforesaid coupon will be valid regardless of which warehouse (ES/PL/DE/IT/US Stock) you order the product from, it is worth noting that the coupon is likely to expire soon. Therefore, you can follow this link to take advantage of the coupon and buy your favorite mini PC without emptying your pocket.

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Google Pixel 3 appears with 4,999 Yuan (~$729) pricing on JD

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 21, 2018

The Google Pixel 3 is now listed on the JD.com, a retailer site from China. The handset has appeared with a price tag of 4,999 Yuan (~$729). It is not the actual pricing of the Pixel 3 as the handset is yet to go official. The listing also contains some renders of the smartphone.

The renders showcase the design of both Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. However, these photos are just modified version of the renders that were created by popular tipster @OnLeaks. It is not surprising to see an unannounced phone on a retailer site. However, what’s interesting about the Pixel 3 listing on JD is that Google has never released its Pixel phones in China. Since Google is blocked in China, neither the Nexus phones nor the Pixel series were made available in the country. The JD listing of Pixel 3 suggests that the search engine could be planning to enter China again. However, there is no official confirmation on it yet.

The Google Pixel 3 JD listing had carried the pricing of the smartphone. However, the listing has been updated as it only contains the renders of the phone at present. Rumors surrounding the Pixel 3 have revealed that the handset will be arriving with a 5.4-inch display that will support Full HD+ resolution and 18:9. The Snapdragon 845 SoC is expected to power the phone along with 4 GB of RAM. It is expected to come loaded with Android 9 Pie.

The back panel of the Google Pixel 3 is rumored to feature a single camera of 12-megapixel. The front panel of the phone is tipped to be equipped with 8-megapixel dual selfie snappers. The exact size of the battery of the Pixel 3 is not known yet. The handset is rumored to hit the market in 64 GB and 128 GB storage models.

Read More: Renders of Google’s ChromeOS tablet leaks, has a fingerprint scanner

Google has recently confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Oct. 9 in New York City to announce the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. It is speculated that the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones may respectively cost $649 and $749.

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Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus starts receiving Android 8.0 OTA update

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 21, 2018

As promised, Xiaomi has started rolling out Android 8.0 OTA update on Mi 5S Plus in China. Users are reporting about the latest Mi 5s Plus OTA update on Mi community forums. It was launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow onboard in September 2016. The update brings in many new features and changes which will increase the overall usability of the device.

In details, Mi 5s Plus new update is focused on better battery life, increased speed and security. It brings improved Doze mode which helps you to save some battery life by bringing the idle apps to sleep. Doze mode restricts the app’s background operations so that it won’t turn on unnecessary processes. There’s another highlighted feature in the changelog, i.e., the SOS emergency function allowing you to access help from nearby emergency entities when in need.

After a long wait, Xiomi Mi 5s Plus users have started receiving the update. It is rolling out in a phased manner, will reach on your device in upcoming few hours to days. Also, you can also manually check the update by heading to the Settings >> About Phone >> System updates on your phone. We suggest you turn on your WiFi network and keep your device 50% charged to update your device smoothly.

Additionally, it carries 5.7 inch full HD display with 2.5D curved glass having 13 MP dual camera on board. It is powered by Snapdragon 821 and Adreno 530 GPU coupled with 6GB of RAM. It brings full-featured NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and 4G dual SIM support. There’s a 4megapixel camera having a 2μm large pixel with f/2.0 aperture.

Read more: Xiaomi Releases Android 7 Nougat Beta Update for Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus

There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back with 3800 mAh battery supporting Quick Charge 3.0.

The update is rolling out, make sure to have a check in the notification bar for the update notification.

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HMD Global confirms October 4 launch date; May debut Nokia 7.1 Plus aka X7

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 21, 2018

HMD Global is now gearing up to unveil a new smartphone in the coming month. The Finnish firm has started sending out invites for the upcoming launch event. Even though the invite does not give out any information on the upcoming Nokia phone, rumors are rife that the company may unleash the Nokia X7 smartphone.

As the invite reveals, the HMD Global will be introducing a new smartphone on Oct. 4. The launch event will begin at 5:00 PM and it will be held at Central London.

Nokia fans are eagerly waiting for the company to announce the Nokia 9 flagship phone that is speculated to arrive with penta-lens system. However, a recent report has revealed that its arrival has been delayed as the Finnish firm is reportedly planning to announce it at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech expo that will be held in February next year. Recent reports suggest that the company may unleash the Nokia X7 instead of the Nokia 9 phone.

Just as the Nokia X6 and Nokia X5 have arrived with notched display design, it is speculated that the Nokia X7 will be also coming with the same design. Yesterday, a leaked image showing the front and rear design of the phone had surfaced online.

The leaked image of the Nokia X7 shows that it is equipped with a notched screen at the front whereas the back panel is equipped with vertical dual cameras and a fingerprint scanner. The ZEISS branding can be seen between the two camera sensors. Just as the Nokia X6 and Nokia X5 were released out of China respectively as Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus, the upcoming Nokia X7 is very likely release outside of China as Nokia 7.1 Plus.

Read More: Nokia 5.1 Plus to launch in India on September 24 as Flipkart-exclusive

There is no information available on the specifications of the Nokia X7. Rumors surrounding suggest that it may feature 19:9 aspect ratio display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. The above render shows the presence of Android One logo on the lower portion of the back panel. The handset is speculated to debut as the first Snapdragon 710 smartphone from the company.

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Nubia Red Magic gaming smartphone to reportedly launch in India next month

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Jeet

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Sep 21, 2018

ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia, which launched its first gaming smartphone named Nubia Red Magic earlier this year, is now reportedly all set to launch the gaming phone in the Indian market. According to a report, which cites sources close to the development, Nubia will launch the phone in India in the third week of October.

The report further claims that the phone will be priced under Rs. 30,000 (approximately $417). With the Nubia Red Magic gaming phone, the company is competing against the likes of Xiaomi, Razer, and Asus which have already launched a dedicated gaming smartphone.

However, none of the gaming smartphones have been officially launched in India yet. So, the Nubia Red Magic could be the first high-end gaming smartphone to make its way to India. Recently, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor had launched its Honor Play affordable gaming smartphone in India, which starts at Rs. 19,999, roughly $278.

The Nubia Red Magic is made out of aluminum and is ergonomically designed for extended gameplay. It uses advanced thermal modeling techniques and is claimed to be the first smartphone to use an all-new air convection cooling system which is designed to dissipate heat effectively across its diamond-cut design without compromising on performance.

To make it stand out from the competition, the phone is branded with a distinctive RGB LED strip. The smartphone features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with an edge-to-edge 2.5D NEG T2X-1 screen, 18:9 aspect ratio and 1500:1 contrast ratio. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 835 processor.

The processor is coupled Adreno 540 GPU, along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB dual-channel flash memory. The Nubia Red Magic comes with a GameBoost mode, which frees up memory-intensive resources and delivers higher frame rates.

For photography, there’s a 24-megapixel Samsung 5K2X7SX rear camera sensor with 0.9μm pixel size, f/1.7 aperture and supports 4K video recording at 30fps and slow-motion 720p video recording at 120fps. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel SK Hynix HI-846 sensor with 1.12μm pixel size and f/2.0 aperture.

Read More: ZTE Axon 9 Pro launched: packs a water-resistant body, Snapdragon 845 SoC and 4,000mAh battery

Connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, MIMO 2×2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS and GLONASS. It comes with DTS Technology and Smart Amplifier system for an immersive sound experience. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 3,800mAh battery which can provide up to 7 hours of gameplay on a single charge.

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Avail Unmissable Deals And Up To 50% Off On Top Lighting Brands On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 21, 2018

It’s no secret that light is one of the most crucial elements when it comes to decorating your home or office. Lighting can make or break the ambiance of a room. Therefore, it is imperative for you to choose the correct artificial light source to complement the availability of natural light in an area.

Aside from enhancing the semblance of your room or office, various man-made light sources like flashlights come in handy in day to day life.

While filling your home with awe-inspiring lights would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can now get 50% off on bedside lamps, flashlights, bulbs and a wide selection of other comparable items on GearBest. Let’s check out the details.

First off, you can avail a 20% off on the ROFIS MR30 Hard Light LED Flashlight, which usually sells for $54.8. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it at a considerably lowered price of just $43.99.

Regrettably, there were only 186 pieces left for the Flash Sale price. On top of that, the promo is also slated to end in just 3 days.

The rest of the products have been classified into various categories so that buyers can effortlessly find exactly what they’re looking for. Under the first segment called ‘Flash Sale,’ you can get noteworthy discounts on all sorts of lights including the eye-catching KPWJ003 LED Explosion Ball Style copper wire string light, which usually carries a $$29.99, but can now be yours at a lowered price of just $8.99.

The recently kicked-off promo also features a slew of NITECORE-branded items. Deemed as a pioneer in the LED lighting and battery charger segment, NITECORE manufactures top-notch flashlights and headlamps that you can buy at a heavily discounted price in this section called, ‘NITECORE Deals.’

You can buy any 3 items featured in the next category for only $9.99. This section includes USB Powered Safety Light for Night Riders and Runner, BRELONG 3W Bike Tail Light Waterproof Warning Lamp, HKV UV LED Flashlight 21 LEDs 395NM Ultra-Violet Torch Light and other conventional products.

Our next category is brimming with uber cool items such as 2m 20 LED USB Copper String Light, Shining Td054 Star Wars Darth Vader Shape 3D LED Lamp, LED Cabinet Hinge Light Induction Cupboard Closet Wardrobe Night Lamp and lots more. More importantly, the items covered in this section carry outstanding discounts that you can avail before the promo ends.

If you’re a brand-conscious buyer, you may want to take a look at the next section wherein well-received products from popular brands like Yeelight, Xiaomi, Utorch, and SUPLi are up for grabs at a heavily slashed price. But that’s not all.

There are more deals that you can take advantage of if you head straight to this link without wasting time.

Get Big Discounts On Useful Lighting Products

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro with on-screen fingerprint sensor on sale for 3199 Yuan (~$467)

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Simranpal Singh

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Updated Sep 22, 2018

Today, Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is on sale in China after the announcement at an event on Septemeber 19th. It is available in 6GB +128GB variant and 8GB +128GB variant for 3199 Yuan (~$467) and 3599 Yuan (~$525) respectively. It seems this time Xiaomi is here with an abundance of stock as the device is still available in 8GB+128GB variant for purchase and hasn’t gone out-of-stock. Last week, it was announced along with the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite which is a mid-range device with Snapdragon 660 onboard.

The major pro of the device is its on-screen fingerprint scanner which brings convenience for the users. Earlier, users were seen struggling with their full view display devices having the fingerprint sensor on the rear side. The new on-screen fingerprint not only solves the inconvenience, but it also beautifies the back sde of the phone. We

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro with an on-screen fingerprint sensor is a high-end device available with Snapdragon 845 SoC and variable RAM option of 6/8 GB. It features 6.21 inch of Super AMOLED display having a 2248 x 1080 resolution and a notch.

The cameras on the rear are dual 12MP sensors with OIS and optical zoom, while there’s a 20 f/2.0 megapixel sensor in the notch. Its camera supports AI features such as AI scene recognition and AI beautify. It is powered with a 3400 mAh battery with the fast charging tech. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo atop MIUI skin. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, dual-band GPS, dual–SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3G and 4G.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro hands-on images reveal beauty of Twilight Gold variant

We suggest you grab the device as soon as possible, as it may go out of stock anytime soon. Currently, it is available only in Twilight Gold variant from Xiaomi China store. How many of you have already purchased or want to own it?

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Buy Black Shark SKR – H0 4G Phablet For Only $489.99 On GearBest [Promotion Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 21, 2018

If you’re in the market for a big-screen phablet that doesn’t cost a bomb, you may want to take a gander at the Black Shark SKR – H0. This Xiaomi-branded 4G phablet not only sports a mammoth screen but also boasts an impressive array of other features that are likely to sweep you off your feet.

While the feature-laden Black Shark SKR – H0 usually carries a steep price tag, the popular Chinese handset maker will be selling it at a considerably lowered price on GearBest for a limited period of time. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the powerful phablet can now be yours for just $499.99.

Those who are on a tight budget can extend this 15% reduction in the device’s retail price further by applying promotion coupon GBblackshark1 at the time of checking out. This will help you save an extra $10 and reduce your already lowered grand total to just $489.99 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.
The Black Shark SKR – H0 is an absolute bargain at this dropped price, given that it sports a mammoth 5.99-inch display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Moreover, it packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB ROM, under the hood.

On the photography front, the 4G phablet houses a 20.0MP + 12.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 20.0MP front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. Furthermore, it runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a built-in 4000mAh Li-ion battery.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount. With just 43 pieces remaining for the Flash Sale price, the promotion is slated to end in just 3 days while the coupon is also likely to expire soon.

Get 15% Off On Black Shark SKR – H0 4G Phablet

ZMI’s 10000mAh Wireless Charging MFi powerbank exposed with 10W fast charging

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 21, 2018

The smartphone industry is going through a lot of innovations. With the arrival of new wireless charging and fast charging supported smartphones, the wireless industry has also boomed with new wireless accessories for phones. Recently, after the release of iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, manufacturers have picked up pace to develop compatible accessories. In a similar development, China’s ZMI has touted to come with the new 10000mAh wireless charging MFi powerbank which will support 10W fast charging. In order to bring some convenience to end users, manufacturers have started developing the wireless accessories for the wireless charging supported smartphones.

ZMI usually makes power banks for Xiaomi and is backed by Xiaomi. The new ZMI wireless charging MFI ( Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad ) powerbank has leaked featuring some of the advanced features. We have spotted some of the leaked images of the device with textured material on the front side. There’s a USB-A port, USB Type-C output port for charging iDevices and a lightning port. ZMI wireless powerbank packs a button to toggle the state of power bank with LED lights on the top.

On the rear end of the ZMi Wireless charger, there’s essential information that’s present on it. It bears a model number WPB100, 10000 mAh battery 3.7v 37Wh with 10W wireless fast charging, USB B-C port supports 5.1V/3A, 9V/2A and much more. Finally, USB-A type port supports 5V/2.1A output, while, lighting port comes with 5V/2.4A input.

Read More: Xiaomi’s ZMI Travel Assistant Z1 launched with voice translation, GPS, 4G, WiFi, and big battery

Currently, the launch date and pricing is not available; there will be more detailed information very soon.

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Avail Up To 70% Off On BlitzWolf-Branded Products On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 21, 2018

BlitzWolf continues to offer a wide selection of products that empower buyers to enjoy their dream of life. The thriving tech company has now expanded its product line to cover home robotics and computing, in addition to charging.

In a bid to ensure their products that include Power3S smart chargers, MFI certified charging cables, Bluetooth wireless speakers and lots more are made available to cost-conscious buyers, BlitzWolf is offering up to 70% off and other unmissable deals on Banggood.

The promotion sale features recommended mobile accessories for Android and Apple device users. The products have been divided into 4 categories so that buyers can find exactly what they’re looking for without breaking much of a sweat.

The ‘Buy 3 Get 1 Free’ section includes the BlitzWolf BW-TC14 3A USB Type-C Charging Data Cable, which would normally set you back $5.29. Thanks to a 51% reduction in the item’s retail price, it is now available at a lowered price of just $2.59.
When you buy 3 more of these charging data cable, you can apply coupon code 25TC14 to save an extra $2.59. In other words, you get one BW-TC14 3A USB Type-C charging data cable for absolutely free.

Likewise, the next category dubbed, ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’ gives buyers an opportunity to not only save a considerable amount of money in the form of discounts but also gives them a chance to get the BW-MC13 micro USB charging data cable as a free gift.

You can buy the BW-PL2 38W QC3.0 3 Ports USB Charger EU Adapter, which normally sells for $18.99 and receive the BW-MC13 Micro USB Charging Data Cable worth $2.89 without shelling out a single dime. While the total comes up to $21.88, you just pay $15.99 and save $5.89.

You can find the BWS4 50W Smart 6-Port High-Speed Desktop USB Charger Socket Outlet under the ‘Hot Sales’ category. The items would usually set you back $38.88, but you can now buy it at a lowered price of just $15.99.

The last section called ‘For Recommendation’ is crammed with all sorts of useful accessories that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket. If you’re interested in checking out the rest of the products and avail the discount, just follow this link before the promo ends.

Buy BlitzWolf-Branded Mobile Accessories At Dropped Price

Get Up To 60% Off, App Coupons And Other GeekBuying Exclusive App Discounts

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 21, 2018

GeekBuying has a reputation for offering a wide selection of Android phones, TV boxes, quadcopters, tablet PCs and other gadgets at unbeatable prices. Staying true to its notoriety, the popular Chinese electronics online store is now offering up to 60% exclusive app discount.

This app-exclusive promotion has been split into multiple categories in a bid to simplify the search process. Under the ‘Weekly Deals’ section, you can find gadgets like the MJX Bugs 5 W B5W 5G RC quadcopter RTF, the Mijia Roborock S50 robot vacuum cleaner and lots more.

The category also features Xiaomi and Huawei-branded smartphones that you can buy at the considerably lowered price. For instance, the Huawei Honor 8X usually sells for $347.99 but is currently up for grabs at a discounted price of $269.99 on the online store.

However, you can get an extra $4 off if you place the order using GeekBuying App. As a result, you end up paying just $265.99 for the Honor 8X smartphone when you buy it via the app.

Aside from that, GeekBuying is offering app coupons that can be used to get extra discounts only while ordering a product via the app. This category features the Honor 8X Max smartphone, the One-Netbook One Mix Yoga Pocket laptop, and the Mi Notebook Air Enhanced Edition laptop.

Although you can avail noteworthy discounts on the above-mentioned products even when you buy them on the website, the coupon codes will not come in handy for receiving an extra discount. If you’re interested in using the discount coupons, it is imperative for you to download the GeekBuying app.

The rest of the products have been separated into various sub-categories such as Android Phone, TV Boxes, Tablet PCs & Accessories, RC & Hobby Toys, Wearable Devices, Sports & Outdoors, and Home & Garden. Note that you’d save more money on the same item when it via GeekBuying app.

You can follow this link in order to check out all the products and avail the big discounts before the promotion sale comes to an end.

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Buy Bakeey CD16 Smart Watch For Just $19.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 21, 2018

Monitoring health can prove to be back-breaking due to the fast-paced lifestyle we lead today. Thankfully, there’s no dearth of fitness gadgets that help you tackle this seemingly tough task.

If you are in the market for fitness gadgets, you’re probably familiar with smartwatches. While these devices that smartly wrap around your wrist can simplify your life and save time, they don’t come cheap.

Much to the delight of fitness conscious buyers are aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartwatch, the Bakeey CD16 smartwatch has gone up for pre-order carrying a lowered price on Banggood. Let’s delve straight into the details.

The feature-laden CD16 would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it at a discounted price of just $19.99. This is a noteworthy 60% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $49.99.

Before we shed light on what the CD16 smartwatch offers in terms of specs, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the aforesaid discount is only valid for the first 30 pieces. The next 500 pieces will come bearing a $23.99 price tag while the remaining will sell for $39.99.

The CD16 smartwatch sports a big 1.3-inch color display capable of showing up to 30 Chinese characters on a single screen. Moreover, the wearer can check the full message received via SMS or any other chat applications like QQ and WeChat.

Moreover, the CD16 boasts intelligent compatibility. In other words, the Bakeey-branded smartwatch works with a wide selection of mobile brands and supports Android (4.4 and above) as well as Apple (iOS 8.2 and above) mobile phones.

It is housed in a robust all-metal body that encompasses a zinc alloy (CNC) bottom shell, vacuum plating, and AF, mirror surface with 2.5D glass display. Furthermore, the CD16 smartwatch features an IP67 waterproof design so you can wear it while washing hands, in rain etc.

You can follow this link to check out the rest of the specification and avail the discount, which will only be valid for a limited period of time. You can choose from multiple options.

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Amazfit Verge Hands on pictures: A complete premium smartwatch is born!

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Updated Sep 28, 2018

Huami officially unveiled its latest smartwatch dubbed Amazfit Verge a couple of days back. Make no mistake, the Verge isn’t the Amazfit Watch 3 neither is it a successor of the Amazfit Stratos sports watch. The wearable device is on a pedestal of its own. That is well reflected in the design which the Verge adopts. The 799 yuan (~$116) price tag it features is equally lower than the 999 yuan (~$146) Amazfit Stratos’. We bring you a couple of hands-on pictures of the Amazfit Verge so you get a closer look at the device from all angles.

The Verge packs a 1.3-inch circular display with a diameter of 43mm. This is similar in size with the higher variant of Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch. Well, except that the Amazfit Verge is made from reinforced plastic, giving it a sporty outlook rather than the looks of a traditional watch which Samsung’s models adapt. The Verge also doesn’t feature a rotating bezel but it is equipped with an AMOLED display with a resolution of 360x360pixels as well as Gorilla Glass 3 on top. Huami says there is a coating on top of the screen which prevents fingerprint smudges from accumulating on the screen during use. The smartwatch is equipped with a silicone strap that can be removed in the same manner as those of the Amazfit Pace and Stratos. More importantly, it is lightweight, weighing just 46 grams. The build is IP68 certified but you still can’t take the watch swimming or when going under the shower.

Some persons may not find the design too appealing, especially when compared to the Amazfit Stratos but bear in mind this isn’t a sports-focused smartwatch. So, the rugged looks of the Stratos give way for a more refined, sleek and elegant mien. That doesn’t mean the Verge hasn’t got you covered when you’re out jogging or on the treadmill. The device comes with support for 11 different sports mode including Golfing, Riding, Running, hiking, Gym training, Soccer and Boat riding. It also has GPS+GLONASS support. In addition, the smartwatch is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0+BLE. Sadly, there is no LTE connectivity but we believe that could come on subsequent versions. The watch is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz processor with 512MB RAM and 4 GB ROM. Along with the usual sensors, there are additional geomagnetic, and air pressure sensors on board. Also onboard, is a 390mAh battery which Huami claims can last up to 5 days, depending on the usage.

While the Amazfit Pace and Stratos main feature are basically sports and fitness tracking, the Verge is focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), smart home controls, voice assistant and with NFC, contactless payment. As a smart home device controller, the Amazfit Verge allows users to control their smart gadgets right from the watch interface. It comes with support for Xiaomi’s MIJIA smart home apps and can be deployed to control up to eleven smart home gadgets. Gadgets that can be controlled via the MIJIA app on the watch include Mi Robot Vacuum, Water Purifier, temperature and humidity sensor, air-conditioner, electric fan, air detector, smart light, rice cooker, smart switch/socket and Mi Air Purifier.

The Amazfit Verge also keeps track of the user’s heart rate all day long and is capable of detecting abnormal heart rhythm. When such an abnormality is detected, the user is alerted immediately. In addition, the watch comes with Xiao AI assistant which can act as a personal assistant. The AI-powered virtual assistant can remind you of important schedules like an upcoming meeting, important stuff like your car’s number plate. It could even tell a joke when you’re not feeling happy! The feature may have been fully adapted for use in China. We wait to see how fast Huami deploys these features for the global market. So too for the NFC-based cardless payment. I China the Verge can be used for bus payment on 165 cities covering over 20,000 public transport routes. It also supports AliPay and UnionPay will roll out in November.

The Amazfit Verge also share similar user interface and perhaps user experience with the Pace and Stratos as all models are based on the same software platform and they are developed by the same team. However, the several additional features will ensure the interface of the Verge is more robust. It comes with 13 built-in watch faces with three made in collaboration with San Francisco-based Territory Studio. We expect to serve you the Amazfit Verge review sometime soon. If you are interested in the Verge, it is available outside China via e-retailers like Giztop, GearBest, Banggood etc. Meanwhile, find the hands-on pictures of the Verge from below.

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Realme 2 Pro to have 8GB RAM+128GB ROM, new leak reveals

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 20, 2018

Realme will launch a more powerful version of its Realme 2 smartphone in a week. The phone which is named Realme 2 Pro appeared in a YouTube video yesterday that featured the company’s CEO who disclosed some of its specs. A new info has surfaced online which reveals new details.

The info comes as a live photo of the Realme 2 Pro and it shows the phone powered on with the “About Phone” section visible. Once again we see the waterdrop notch which houses the front camera.

The “About Phone” section confirms the phone is indeed powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 mobile platform but shows this particular variant has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There will also be a 6GB RAM variant. The Realme 2 Pro will also run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

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There are other photos too. One shows the phone running popular app AIDA64 which also confirms the RAM and storage as 8GB and 128GB respectively while the other shows the blue variant we saw with the CEO along with its retail box.

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Renders of Google’s ChromeOS tablet leaks, has a fingerprint scanner

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Habeeb Onawole

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Updated Oct 7, 2018

Google is expected to announce a new PixelBook at its October 9 event. Early rumors and leaks point at a detachable 2-in-1 design which means the PixelBook 2 will also double as a ChromeOS tablet just like the Microsoft Surface Book doubles as a Windows tablet. A new leak might be our first look at this new PixelBook or Google’s first ChromeOS tablet.

The leak comes from About Chromebooks, a site that covers anything related to ChromeOS. Apparently, they found in a code commit that ChromeOS tablets will gain support for keyboard docks in the near future. The commit description even mentions the keyboard bases will have a dedicated Google Assistant button and a “Hamburger” or options button. The code commit also revealed some of the brands that would make these keyboards, one of them is Brydge, a manufacturer of premium keyboards for iPads.

Yesterday, Brydge accidentally posted two unreleased keyboards on their Shopify page which are for Google devices (read ChromeOS tablets). Renders of one of the keyboards named Wallaby is attached to a tablet said to be Google’s ChromeOS tablet codenamed “Nocturne”.

Wallaby has a design similar to the Bryde keyboard in this video below which allows the keyboard and tablet to be opened and closed like it’s a laptop.

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The tablet has a USB-C port on the left but Nocturne is expected to come with two USB-C ports. It also has dual front-facing speakers which are located on the right/bottom and left/top bezels.

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Another render showing the keyboard and tablet from the top shows the tablet has a small indentation on the left. That indentation is rumored to be a fingerprint scanner. Nocturne is said to also have a fingerprint scanner and this gif from 9to5Google shows the fingerprint scanner is in a similar position.

The keyboard itself comes in blue but we can’t say if there will be other colors at launch. There is a moderately sized trackpad and the keys do not look cramped. You can also spot the hamburger key (after the volume up button) and the Google Assistant key (between the function and alt keys).

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The second keyboard is named Goanna and is much wider like a desktop keyboard. It doesn’t have a trackpad but has a hamburger key and Google Assistant key like Wallaby. It comes in the same blue color.

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iVoomi iPro Android Go smartphone with Shatterproof Display launched in India for Rs. 3,999 ($56)

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Jeet

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Sep 20, 2018

iVoomi has today launched its new entry-level smartphone in the Indian market — iVoomi iPro. The phone, which is a part of Android Go program, is claimed to have shatterproof glass protection.

The phone is priced at Rs. 3,999, which roughly converts to $56. It’ll be available for purchase exclusively through Flipkart in three color options — Platinum Gold, Indie Blue, and Matte Red. The company has also partnered with Reliance Jio for the ‘Jio Football Offer’ which provides additional cashback on the prepaid pack.

The phone features a 4.95-inch FWVGA+ FullView display with screen resolution of 960 x 480 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The display panel is protected by a glass panel that the company claims as shatterproof.

Under the hood, there’s 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 SoC powering the device, coupled with 1GB of RAM. It packs 8GB of onboard storage that is expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card.

It comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera sensor with an LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies. The front camera also supports the Face Unlock feature. The camera comes with the support for various features, such as Time-Lapse and AR Emoji.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS, Micro-USB along with USB OTG support, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. As said, the iVoomi iPro is a part of Google’s Android Go programme, and thus it runs Android Oreo (Go Edition) operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 2,000mAh battery.

iVoomi recently launched the first smartphone under its new Innelo sub-brand, dubbed as Innelo 1, which is exclusively available for purchase in India through Amazon.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Meizu X8 vs Honor 8X: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 20, 2018

The latest upper-midrange smartphones from Xiaomi, Meizu and Huawei are something incredible if we consider the affordable price they are carrying immediately after their launch. In China, you need a bit more than €200 to get Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite, Meizu X8, and Huawei Honor 8X. And given that their specs are very close to high-end and flagship devices, these handsets represent some of the best deals you can find right now in the market. In this article, we compared them in order to see which company released the best Chinese upper-midranger in this second half of 2018.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Meizu X8 vs Huawei Honor 8X

	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite	Meizu X8	Huawei Honor 8X
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm, 169 grams	151.2 x 74.6 x 7.8 mm, 160 grams	160.4 x 76.6t x 7.8 mm, 175 grams
DISPLAY	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 19:9 ratio, 403 ppi, IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 1080 x 2220p (Full HD+), 398 ppi, 18.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 396 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI	Android 8.0 Oreo, Flyme OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI 8.2
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 24 MP front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 20 MP front camera	Dual 20 + 2 MP f/1.8 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3350 mAh Fast Charging Quick Charge 3.0	3210 mAh	3750 mAh, Fast Charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Coming to the aesthetics, it is all about tastes. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Huawei Honor 8X have a definitely stunning design with their reflective glass back (the first available in gradient colors and the second with impressive light waves as well as a very high screen-to-body ratio). Meizu X8 instead has a very original design even though it is less impressive in terms of colors and light reflections on the rear side. Note that Huawei Honor 8X has a way bigger size than its opponents and this may let you change idea if you decided to get it.

Display

Huawei Honor 8X is the one I prefer because of its very wide display with a size of 6.5 inches. As said above, it even has incredibly narrow bezels. Each of these devices has an average IPS LCD panel, so do not expect a huge viewing quality but just a midrange-level display. There is a notch on each of them, but it does not contain a 3D sensor for face authentication. But note that each of these devices supports software-based face unlock as a method of authentication, besides the rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

Meizu X8 is the phone which convinces us the most when it comes to hardware. Indeed, it has a more powerful processor which should handle heavier operation in a better way. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Huawei Honor 8X have two chipsets (Snapdragon 660 and Kirin 970) which can be considered at the same level, but I believe that the former will have better graphics performance thanks to its more powerful GPU. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has the MIUI installed (the best UI among these handsets in my opinion), Meizu X8 has Flyme OS and Honor 8X has EMUI: all of them are based on Oreo and provide many useful additional features.

Camera

On the paper, all of these devices’ cameras should offer a pretty decent photo quality. All of them are dual cameras with an additional depth sensor and similar specs (Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Meizu X8 have the same primary sensor). But we are going to prefer Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite due to its potentially better selfie camera and its huge 24 MP resolution. However, I believe that differences in photo quality are just marginal, so do not base your choice on cameras so much.

Battery

On the battery side, Huawei Honor 8X should be the champion, even though we can not be sure of it until we test the handset in every scenario. But it has a way bigger battery with a capacity of 3750 mAh, and this should be enough to ensure a longer battery life than Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Meizu X8 which should provide a similar result on a single charge.

Price

You just need $205/€175 to bring a Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite at home, while for Meizu X8 you need to spend $223/€190. At last, Huawei Honor 8X sits in the middle with a price tag of $211/€180. Even when it comes to the price, the difference between these handsets is marginal, with less than $20 between the most affordable and the most expensive one. In my opinion there is not a definitive winner of this comparison and each of them is more suitable for a different target: if you want a bigger display and battery, go for the Honor 8X, if you need better performance, then choose Meizu X8, while if you need good performance, great cameras and wonderful aesthetics choose Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite. I would personally pick the Honor 8X because I appreciate is big display, its narrow bezels, and its above-average battery, but it does not mean it is the best.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Official Pictures reveal the beautiful Gradient colors in all its glory

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Meizu X8 vs Huawei Honor 8X: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

PROs

Great design
Affordable price
Great front camera
Wide display
Bigger battery

CONS

Nothing particular

Meizu X8

PROs

Powerful hardware
Wide display
Affordable price
Original design

CONS

Limited availability

Huawei Honor 8X

PROs

Great aesthetics
Big display
Big battery
micro SD slot

CONS

Slightly worse processor

Nokia 7.1 Plus adopts a Notch Display, Dual Rear Cameras; leaked render hints

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 20, 2018

Nokia announced the Nokia 7 Plus in February this year and the model came out with a bang. It recently won the best “Consumer Smartphone” award from EISA in Europe alongside the Honor 10 and Huawei P20 Pro. This is as a result of its superb price to performance ratio. While the model is still selling hot, Nokia seems to be planning to up the ante by releasing the Nokia 7.1 Plus. The supposed photo of the rumoured Nokia 7.1 Plus has appeared in a couple of leaks recently but this latest leaked render appears to show a different design. The earlier ones showed the Nokia 7.1 Plus will not have a notch but in this case, the device features a notch display.

The renders as shared by MySmartPrice showcases both the front, rear and side design of the device. At the front, it shows the device will come with a notch display design. The design is very much similar to that of the Nokia X6 which is also called Nokia 6.1 Plus. This model may also launch in some market as Nokia X7 but with the X6 dropping in July, we don’t see the rationale behind Nokia launching a successor this year.

The rear deisgn also looks very similar to the Nokia 6.1 Plus but a few differentials can be seen. One of such is the ZEISS badge at the middle of the dual cameras. The rear also houses a fingerprint sensor but the accented ring which borders the sensor on the Nokia X6 is missing. We can’t say if the model will be released this year but in our opinion, this design is not inspiring enough. Let us know what you think of the Nokia 7.1 Plus design in the comment section.

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Don’t expect a Meizu 5G phone anytime soon based on founder’s statement

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 20, 2018

A number of manufacturers have already been announcing timelines for the release of their 5G phones. While most of them are looking towards next year, Meizu plans to wait a few more years for the “technology to mature”.

A statement by Meizu’s founder, Jack Wong (Huang Zhang) has revealed the Chinese smartphone company will take its time before releasing a 5G phone. Mr. Wong took to Weibo to explain why.

Based on a rough translation of the post, the former Meizu CEO said they will definitely release a 5G phone. However, he believes the first set of 5G phones can as well be termed test devices. The second gen models will bring key improvements over the first but the third generation 5G models are the ones the average user should look forward too as the technology would have matured then. This third generation 5G phones will likely include Meizu’s own phone(s).

Going by the above statement, the earliest time we expect to see a 5G phone from Meizu will probably be in 2021. That’s a long time in the mobile industry but let’s hope it is worth the wait.

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