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

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Aug 22, 2018

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

Design and Display

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

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

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

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

Performance

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

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

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

Cameras and Connectivity

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

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

Xiaomi Poco F1 Pricing, Variants and Availability

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 22, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aug 22, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buy Hohem iSteady Pro Gimbal At A Dropped Price Of $73.99 On TomTop

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 22, 2018

In order to get the best stabilization with the help of a gimbal, you’re likely to spend a lot of money. Thankfully, the market is rife with low-priced, yet high-end gimbals like the Hohem iSteady Pro.

The iSteady Pro is ideal for shooting high-quality cinematic videos as it gives unparalleled stability and features a broad range of useful shooting modes. While a lot of gimbals available in the market require assembly, the iSteady Pro sports a one-piece design that doesn’t require any sort of set up.

As a result, the iSteady Pro offers better stabilization capacity and superior anti-shake performance. Furthermore, its one-piece design coupled with the high-torque motor guarantees steady footage and stable motion.

The footage can be shot using multiple stabilization modes including the Pan Following mode, Pan & Tilt Following mode, All Locked mode and All Following mode. Note that every mode offers a separate use of the three axes.

The iSteady Pro gimbal is currently available at a heavily discounted price on TomTop. You can now buy this sturdy handheld stabilizing gimbal at a dropped price of just $73.99.

This is a noteworthy 57% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $169. In other words, TomTop is giving buyers an opportunity to save $95.01 without breaking much of a sweat.

The limited offer will be valid for 9 days. So if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount before the promo ends, follow this link. It is also worth noting that the Flash Sale price will be limited to the remaining 181 pieces.

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Honor 8X has Snapdragon 660, reveals Master Lu benchmarks

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 22, 2018

Huawei and its sub-brand Honor smartphones usually feature its homegrown Kirin chipsets. There are very few Huawei phones that are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets. This year Honor has already released Snapdragon 430 powered Honor 7A smartphone and Honor 7C phone with Snapdragon 450. The Master Lu listing of the upcoming Honor 8X reveals it will be the next Snapdragon SoC powered phone from the company. It was speculated that the Honor 8X may feature the new Kirin 710 SoC by Huawei. However, the Master Lu benchmarks have revealed Honor 8X is fueled by Snapdragon 660.

TENAA has recently certified an Honor phone that has a model number of ARE-AL00. This smartphone is expected to go official as Honor 8X. The same model has surfaced on Chinese benchmarking platform named Master Lu. The Snapdragon 660 powered Honor 8X has recorded a benchmarking score of 123,919.

The Snapdragon 660 mobile platform is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. The handset is equipped with 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. For shooting selfies, it is fitted with a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. Master Lu listing of Honor 8X has no information on the size of its display, but it has confirmed that it carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 2244 x 1080 pixels. The leakster who has shared the screenshot of the Master Lu listing claims that Honor 8X will be also coming in Snapdragon 636 SoC version.

The TENAA images of the Honor 8X have confirmed that it features a round-shaped notched screen. Also, the TENAA listing of the phone has revealed with a huge screen of 7.12 inches. The fresh images of the smartphone that surfaced few hours ago have confirmed that it will be indeed coming with a massive screen.

The other features of the Honor 8X include 4,900mAh battery with 18W fast charging, Android 8.1 Oreo OS and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. A recently released teaser of the phone suggest that it would be also packed with features like liquid cooling, CPU Turbo and GPU Turbo. As of this writing, there is no confirmation on the launch date of the smartphone.

Honor 8X seems to be a worth competitor for Xiaomi Mi Max 3 that is equipped with specs like 6.99-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 636, 4 GB / 6 GB RAM and 5,500mAh battery. What do you think about the Honor 8X? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Buy SYL-08 Electric Skateboard For Only $395.99 On GeekBuying [Discount Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 22, 2018

Electric skateboards are deemed as one of the most fun things to ride, and the market is brimming with all sorts of electric motor-equipped skateboards. On the downside, you’re highly likely to end up spending a lot of money on high-end electric skateboards.

In a bid to ensure even cost-conscious buyers can get their hands on a skateboard with motor, GeekBuying is doling out a noteworthy discount on the SYL-08 electric skateboard. In addition to shedding on the aforesaid discount, we’ll show how you can save more money while checking out.

Aside from being a unique choice of commute, the SYL-08 is ideal for casual going out and leisure activities. The SYL-08 can reach a max speed of 40km/h, and you can control the speed using a Bluetooth remote control.

The SYL-08 would normally set you back $549.99 on online stores. But thanks to a 24% discount offered by GeekBuying, this irresistible electric skateboard can now be yours at a dropped price of just $419.99.

If you’re on a tight budget and wondering how you can save more money on the electric board’s already reduced price, all you need to do is to apply coupon code HIEPTUHX before placing your order. The coupon helps you save an extra $104 and bring your grand total down to just $395.99.

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Nokia 7 Plus confirmed to get Android 9.0 Pie update in September

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Jeet

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Aug 22, 2018

Recently, HMD Global had announced that all the Nokia smartphones will eventually be updated to the latest Android 9.0 Pie. Now, the company has confirmed that the update will first be seeded to the Nokia 7 Plus.

At a Nokia 6.1 Plus launch event in New Delhi, India, the company’s CEO suggested that the Android Pie update for the Nokia 7 Plus will be rolled out in September this year but also added that the timeframe may differ based on the region.

We are expecting that after the Nokia 7 Plus, the update will be rolled out to Nokia 8 Sirocco and the newly launched Nokia 6.1 Plus. Later on, the update will be rolled out to every other Nokia smartphone, given that all the recently launched phones from HMD Global are part of Google‘s Android One program.

The Android 9.0 Pie, which was available in beta phase since March this year, comes with a number of improvements, including new personalization features, battery-saving optimizations, and tools that help tracking time users spend on the phone.

It also addresses the latest trends in smartphone designs with revamped navigational controls. It introduces a new gesture-based navigation system. There are also a number of other gesture-based shortcuts. It is also said to be the most personalized version of Android yet.

The Nokia 7 Plus comes with a 6-inch Full-HD+ IPS display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. It packs 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage with expandable support. There’s a 12MP + 13MP dual cameras on the back and a 16MP front-facing camera. Running on stock Android Oreo, it is fuelled by a 3,800mAh battery with fast charging support.

Google Pixel 3 XL design leaked in fresh photos

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 22, 2018

In the previous week, a person traveling on a Toronto streetcar was spotted with the upcoming Google Pixel 3 XL smartphone. Fresh photos that seems to show the same person holding the Pixel 3 XL smartphone have surfaced once again.

The image that shows the front view of the Pixel 3 XL can be seen having a conversation through WhatsApp. The bright interface of the app does well to reveal the design of the Pixel 3 XL’s display. The handset features a bigger notch as it houses multiple components such as dual selfie cameras, a speaker and some sensors.

The exact size of the chin of the Pixel 3 XL cannot be determined through the image because of the thick navigator bar. However, instead of on-screen keys, the handset is expected to support gesture-based navigation. The bottom bezel of the phone is expected to feature another speaker.

The other image shows the dual-tone rear panel of the Pixel 3 XL. The upper part of the back seems to be made out of glass with a glossy finish whereas its remaining portion seems to feature a frosted coating. The upper glass portion is fitted with a single camera along with its LED flash.

The Pixel 3 XL is expected to feature 6.7-inch OLED screen. The Snapdragon 845 SoC along with 4 GB of RAM is expected to power the handset. It is likely to receive power from 3,430mAh battery. The Pixel 3 XL along with the smaller Pixel 3 are expected to debut as the first smartphones with Android 9 Pie OS. For photography, the handset is rumored to feature a rear camera of 12-megapixel and the dual camera setup at the front may include an 8-megapixel sensor.

Rumors have it that Google may unleash the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones on Oct. 4 and it make them available in the market after a month after its announcement. The same launch event is expected to unleash other Google products such as a Pixel Watch, a new Smart Display and a new version of Chromecast.

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Check Out Banggood’s 12th Anniversary Promotion Sale!

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 22, 2018

Banggood is leaving no stone unturned to commemorate its 12th anniversary which is just around the corner. Renowned for offering the best bang for your buck on a broad range of products, the Chinese online store will be celebrating the red-letter event from August 22nd to September 7th by in the form of various promotions.

Banggood is giving buyers an opportunity to avail a 9% off coupon today, August 22nd. On Monday, August 27th, the site will kick off a new promotion dubbed ‘Coupon Rain at APP,’ while its ‘600pcs Free Orders’ promotion will start on September 5th and run until September 7th.

Banggood is also giving a 6% off on smartphones, tablet PCs, feature phones, 3D printers, TV Boxes and a slew of smart home gadgets in the form of coupon code 12annv-6%. Moreover, you can grab a 9% off coupon if your order exceeds $80.

This promotion has been split into multiple categories including Top Recommendations, RC Toys & Hobbies, Hot Electronics, Smart Device, Automobile & Motorcycles, Outdoor Gears, Home & Supplies, and Fashion Items. More importantly, each category comprises a wide selection of items that you can buy at a considerably lowered price.
For instance, you can get a 17% off on the Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone that would normally set you back $299.99 on online stores. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy the feature-laden phone at a reduced price of just $249.99.

You can use the aforesaid coupon codes in order to get additional discounts at the time of checking out. You can follow this link to check out more details and avail the huge discounts before the promotion wraps up.

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Vivo X23 teaser confirms 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 22, 2018

Vivo has been sending out a couple of teasers for the upcoming X23 smartphone which should drop any moment from now. The latest teaser which is quite revealing is that the smartphone will be equipped with an 8GB RAM variant. The 8GB RAM variant will have a huge 128GB of internal storage.

The 8GB RAM variant is gradually becoming a trend, especially among flagship models, but we have also seen it on some mid-range phones. The 8GB DDR4LX flash memory is just enough to meet the needs of users including heavy gamers. The Vivo X23 is expected to succeed the X21 which was launched earlier this year and so, is positioned as a premium mid-ranger. The device is expected to be different from its predecessor in many aspects, including the screen which has been spotted with a valley-style notch and with a screen ratio of up to 91.2%. The device is also expected to come with the on-screen fingerprint technology. A recent teaser by Vivo revealed the presence of a Red/violet gradient colour scheme on one of the models. This is in addition to the Blu/Violet (Blue/Black) hue which had earlier been revealed via teaser poster.

In other aspects, the Vivo X23 is expected to pack a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen. The handset may either feature Snapdragon 670 or Snapdragon 710 SoC along with the 8 GB of RAM which is now confirmed. We expect other memory versions to be launched as well. In addition, the X23 is also expected to carry support for 3D facial scanning through TOF 3D depth camera technology. The handset is also expected to support 22.5W fast charging through USB-C. No word yet on its launch date but reservation for the device has reportedly commenced on Vivo’s China website meaning its launch is imminent.

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Honor 8X leaked photos appear to reveal massive front

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 22, 2018

The Honor ARE-AL00 smartphone that was recently certified by China’s TENAA authority. It had revealed that the smartphone would be equipped with a small round-shaped notch on its massive screen of 7.12 inches. A leakster from China has shared fresh photos of the alleged Honor 8X. The new photos to show an unidentified person traveling in a vehicle using the said smartphone.

In the newly spotted photos, a person can be seen holding a massive smartphone which features a round-shaped notch that houses a selfie camera. The TENAA images of the Honor 8X have the same design. Hence, it appears that smartphone that has surfaced in the new photos could be the Honor 8X. The new photos suggest that the company could be testing the real-world usage of the smartphone.

The bottom bezel of the Honor 8X appears a bit thick and it features “honor” branding. Its side bezels are quite thin. Hence, the smartphone is expected to boast a very high screen-to-body ratio on its huge screen. The rear side of the phone is not clearly visible, but the blurry image does seem it show a top-left vertical dual camera and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.

As far as specifications of the Honor 8X will be equipped with 7.12-inch display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It is fueled by an octa-core processor that clocks at 1.8 GHz which suggests that it may not feature Kirin 710 SoC. Rather, it may sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC. The massive 4,900mAh battery of the smartphone is expected to carry support for 18W fast charging.

The SoC of the phone will be accompanied by 4 GB of RAM. It will be featuring an internal storage of 64 GB. The phone will come preloaded with the latest EMUI based Android 8.1 Oreo. The 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup will be residing on the rear side of the phone. An 8-megapixel camera will be placed in the notch of the smartphone.

The specifications of the Honor 8X suggests that it will be arriving as a true rival for the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 that is equipped with 6.99-inch FHD+ screen and 5,500mAh battery. There is no information on the launch date and pricing of the Honor 8X. However, now that the company has started teasing the phone, it may go official by the end of this month.

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Get 10% Off On All New Arrivals And Other Big Discounts On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 22, 2018

As part of its recently kicked-off promotion, GeekBuying is offering noteworthy discounts on a broad range of newly arrived products and other unmissable deals. Let’s check out the details without further ado.

Dubbed as the ‘EU Warehouse Sale,’ the promo features a 10% discount on all new products. Moreover, consumers who spend $100 will be eligible for receiving an $8 discount. But that’s not all. The Chinese online store is also giving duty-free shipping within 24 hours.

The promo has been split into different sections – Poland Stock, Spain Stock, Germany Stock and Italy Stock. More importantly, each item included in the aforesaid categories carry big discounts, which will be valid for a limited period of time.

While the Poland Stock category has further been divided into two sub-categories including one with 10% discount and the other with $8 off on every $100 spent, the Spain Stock section comprises 6% off and a $4 off every $80 spent sub-categories.

Likewise, the Germany Stock section features 7% off and $15 off on every $200 spent sub-categories. The Italy Stock segment, on the other hand, has been grouped into two categories including 8% off and $3.5 off on every $66 spent. Note that all discounts will be available in the form of specific coupon codes.
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Get Big Discounts On Top Versions Of The Xiaomi Mi 8 Smartphone On LightInTheBox [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 22, 2018

Touted as the long-awaited Mi 6 successor, the Xiaomi Mi 8 was unveiled at an event that took place in Shenzhen, China earlier this year. If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the well-received phone at a lowered price, you’ve come to the right place.

LightInTheBox is currently doling out noteworthy discounts on select versions of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone. We’ll not only divulge more details about the discounts but also show how you can save more money at the time of checking out.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Global ROM version with 6GB RAM+256GB ROM

You’d normally end up shelling out $993.19 on the global ROM version of the Mi 8 smartphone that offers 6GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Thankfully, LightInTheBox is offering a 23% off on the aforesaid variant’s original asking price.

As a result, you can now buy the version at a lowered price of just $763.09. On top of that, you can apply coupon code AMLITBMI8256 to save an additional $105 and take your already discounted grand total further down to just $658. You can follow this link to avail the discount which will be valid for the period of 5 days.
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Sporting a 6.21-inch (158 mm) FullHD plus AMOLED display with 2248 X 1080 pixels resolution, the Mi 8 is ideal for people who fancy watching their favorite videos or playing games on their smartphone. Moreover, the above-mentioned version comes with 6GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of internal storage so that you never run out of space for storing your favorite content.

You can buy this variant of the Mi 8 smartphone at a dropped price of $519.99 on LightInTheBox. The Beijing-based international online retail company is offering a noteworthy 47% reduction in the handset’s steep retail price, much to the delight of cost-conscious Xiaomi fans.

You can save an extra $100 simply by applying coupon code XIAOMIPHONEMI8128 while checking out. With the help of the coupon, you can decrease your modest grand total to just $575.98 without breaking much of a sweat.

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There’s a 39% off on the global version of the Mi 8 smartphone that features 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The discount is valid for the blue and black color variants of the smartphone that would normally set you back $1,061.88 on LightInTheBox.

With the aforesaid discount, the version is now available at a slashed price of just $649.99. But if you’re on a tight budget, you can use coupon code ALITBMI8GLOBAL128 to get an additional $30 off.

In other words, you can bring your grand total down to only $619 with the help with this coupon, which is likely to expire soon. You can follow this link in order to avail the discount and use the coupon.

Huawei Mate 20 live shot reveals unique rear design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 22, 2018

The triple camera system of the Huawei P20 Pro that was unveiled earlier this year had astonished the smartphone industry. Huawei has promised that the upcoming Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will be arriving improved specs than their predecessor models. Recently leaked renders of the Mate 20 had revealed that it will be arriving with unique rear camera module. A prototype of the same phone has appeared to reveal the distinctive camera design.

The above render that was shared by XDA Developers had revealed that the Mate 20 is fitted with square-shaped camera module that includes triple cameras and LED flash. The publication had claimed that since the engineering sample device that it had received was protected, it could not determine the shape of the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner of the Mate 20. Hence, it was not included in the render.

What’s shown below is a new image of the prototype of Mate 20 in which the shape of the fingerprint scanner is clearly visible. It sports the same square-shaped rear camera system. The handset is speculated to be fitted with a glass panel on its rear. However, the glass back is not visible in the leaked photo since it is placed inside a protective case.

Rumors have it that the Mate 20 will be equipped with a regular fingerprint scanner on the rear whereas the advanced Mate 20 Pro could be arriving with an in-display fingerprint scanner. As far as the frontside of the Mate 20 is concerned, the render released by aforementioned publication has revealed that it will be sporting an Essential Phone-like notch. The exact size of the display of Mate 20 could be 6.3 inches. The larger Mate 20 Pro may sport around 6.9-inch screen.

The Kirin 980 SoC that is slated to go official at the IFA 2018 as the world’s first 7nm chipset will be powering the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones. The Mate 20 could be equipped with 6 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128 GB whereas the Pro variant may feature 8 GB of RAM. Both the smartphones are expected to be fueled by 4,200mAh batteries.

Huawei will be announcing EMUI 9.0 based Android 9 Pie OS at IFA 2018. Hence, the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro that are rumored to go official in October may come loaded with the new software.

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The Oppo F9 Pro Goes Up For Preorder On Flipkart Carrying A 23,990 INR Price Tag

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 22, 2018

Oppo just took the wraps off its hotly-anticipated F9 Pro smartphone. Placed in the affordable mid-range segment in the Indian market, the phone carries a 23,990 INR (about $344) price tag and it comes in three color options including Sunrise Red, Starry Purple, and Twilight Blue.

While the F9 Pro will be made available to the public on August 31st, you can preorder the Sunlight Red and Twilight Blue color versions on Flipkart. Following its imminent launch, the phone will be up for grabs on several other online stores across India.

Touted as an ideal phone for people who are always on the go, the F9 Pro sports a mammoth 6.3 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. This waterproof display features a tiny notch on top of the screen that has the front-mounted camera.
With an awe-inspiring 19.5:9 aspect ratio, coupled with a 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio, the phone’s display is provided additional protection by placing a layer of the Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on top. This makes the phone a perfect tool for recording important moments.

Moreover, it packs a powerful MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor along with a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU, under the hood. It offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

On the photography front, the F9 Pro houses a 16MP+2MP camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s a 25MP camera with f/2.0 for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The phone runs on ColorOS 5.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo operating and is backed by a 3,000mAh battery that supports VOOC Flash Charging. You can follow this link to preorder the Sunrise Red color option or head straight to this link if you’re interested in getting your hands on the Twilight Blue color variant of the Oppo F9 Pro on Flipkart.

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New update brings night mode to the Mi Band 3

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 22, 2018

Xiaomi’s latest smart bracelet, the Mi Band 3 has received a new update. The new update brings a new feature called night mode to the Mi Band 3.

The new feature comes bundled with the latest update for the Mi Fit app. According to to the description, the Mi Band 3’s brightness adjusts automatically after sunrise and sunset. Users will also be able to set the time manually if they want. Think of it like the night-mode feature on your smartphone and you should understand the way it works.

The night mode feature was first mentioned last month in an official Weibo post and has begun to roll out to users across the globe. With night mode now available, owners should find it more comfortable to look at the band’s display in dark rooms or when they wake up without having the display’s light sting them in the eyes.

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Huawei launching EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie at IFA 2018, Updates to start in September

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 21, 2018

Android Pie has been made official just a couple of weeks ago and it is only available on smartphones from the Google Pixel line-up and the Essential Phone PH-1. But Huawei will soon bring the new major version of the operating system on its devices. According to a company’s official, the new custom user interface EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie will be officially announced at IFA 2018 in Berlin, one of the most important hi-tech related trade shows of the year which will take place on August 31.

The company has also confirmed that the first updates to the new version will start to roll out right after the announcement. We don’t know if the company will start updating its handset from the day after, but surely the update will start coming in September. If so, Huawei will be among the first companies to update its main handsets to Android Pie. The first smartphones to receive the update will be the ones from the Huawei P20 series. Together with them, the Mate 10 series (including the RS Porsche Design edition) will receive the update notification as well, but it is not said that it will roll out at the same time.

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It is speculated that the Mate 9 series may join too. There is no official confirmation regarding all the other devices from the Chinese company. But we presume that some of the most important flagships from the Honor sub-brand will be updated as well, such as Honor 10 and V10. Just to remind you, it has been previously confirmed that the company is working on testing the update even for these two devices. EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie will surely bring several improvements, just like every major Android version. Among these ones, there will surely be a better battery management.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 detailed teardown gives a glimpse of its internal components

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 21, 2018

A few days ago, we showed you the first teardown of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 which revealed that the phone features a liquid cooling system just like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Now, a way more detailed teardown courtesy of TechInsights is showing us the most important single components of the new Korean flagship one by one. The model that you can see in the photos is the U.S. variant of the device carried by AT&T with Snapdragon 845 chipset inside. In Europe, there is another variant with Exynos 9810, so the processor is not the same on each variant.

There are several components that you can see in the photos below. The teardown has revealed the presence of an LPDDR4X SDRAM module Samsung K3UH6H60AM-AGCJ (6 GB of RAM) in a PoP (package-on-package). Inside the phone, as you can see, there is also a Samsung KLUDG4U1EA-B0C1 internal storage with a capacity of 128 GB eUFS 2.1. There is an NFC 80T17 controller made by NXP and a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module Murata KM8509176. We can also see a Maxim MAX98512 audio amplifier, a Broadcom AFEM-9096 LTE module and the WDC9341 audio codec by Qualcomm.

All the camera sensors have been separated from the rest of the phones, highlighting a rear dual camera with 12 MP resolutions, OIS and variable apertures (it is possible to use f/1.5 and f/2.4), as well as an 8 MP front camera with f/1.7 aperture. A dual SIM tray is placed on the upper side of the phone: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 exists in both a single SIM and a dual SIM variant. The dual SIM one has a hybrid slot which can also be used as an expansion slot if you don’t use a second SIM. And obviously, there is the liquid cooling system that we mentioned above. However, the internals are not so different from the ones of the Note 8.

You can check out the detailed teardown from here!

Teclast F7 Notebook with Intel Celeron N3450, 6GB RAM up for pre-order for $276.36

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Staff

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Aug 21, 2018

If you are looking for a laptop that can handle most of your office needs, is lightweight, has a decent battery life, and looks good, check out the recently released Teclast F7 notebook. The new launch from the popular notebook maker looks like a MacBook Air without actually costing as much as one. But it’s not just about the looks as the F7 notebook has Intel Celeron 3450 quad-core chipset inside that should handle most office tasks without any hiccups.

Right now, the Teclast F7 notebook is up for pre-order at a $25 deposit until August 27. Once the pre-order period is over, you have to pay the remaining $250 before August 31 to place your order. At present, there are 122 pre-orders for the laptop (only silver color is available) and there are six days left for the pre-order period to end. So, if you are interested in purchasing this notebook, make sure to head over this link to pre-order the device.

The Teclast F7 notebook PC comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD on board. The 14-inch 16:9 1080p display is larger than a regular MacBook Air but its compact enough to be carried around wherever you go. Further, the 4900mAh battery will also ensure that portability is not affected and should power the device for 4-5 hours at a stretch. There are 2 x USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, 3.5mm headphone jack and a power in DC port on board. Note that the notebook weighs just over 1.2kgs, which is less than a MacBook Air. F7 comes with Windows 10 Home edition pre-installed.

Xiaomi Redmi 6A receives price cut after just two months of launch

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Jeet

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Aug 21, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi 6A, the stripped-down variant of the Redmi 6 which was launched in June this year, has now received a price cut of 50 Yuan in China. However, it seems that the price cut is applicable to the 2GB RAM model only.

The phone, which was priced at 599 Yuan (approximately $87) for the 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage model, is now available for 549 Yuan (approximately $80) on Xiaomi‘s official website.

The Xiaomi Redmi 6A features a 5.45-inch HD+ display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 12nm octa-core processor clocked at 2GHz.

Initially, the phone was launched with 2GB RAM with 16GB storage. Then, the 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage model was introduced. Later, the company also launched the 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage variant.

In terms of the optics, there’s a 13-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a front-facing shooter of 5-megapixel that can capture images with background blur effect. The company has also offered AI Face Unlock feature, and thus, has removed not included the fingerprint sensor.

The phone is running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system with the company’s own custom interface MIUI on top. The handset receives power from 3,000mAh battery that promises a standby time of 19 days. It is available in four color options — Platinum Silver Gray, Rose Gold, Bali Blue and Quicksand Gold.