Could Nokia 9 be the “most awaited phone” launching on August 21?

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Aug 17, 2018

Nokia Mobile has confirmed through its Twitter account that it will be launching a new smartphone on August. The tweet claims that the phone launching in the coming week is “one of the most awaited phones”. Could it be the Nokia 9 flagship phone or the international edition of the Nokia X6?

Except for few brands like Motorola and Nokia, almost all major smartphone manufacturers have launched Snapdragon 845 powered smartphones. Last year, HMD Global had launched the Nokia 8 flagship phone in August. Early rumors had claimed that Nokia 9 may go official in August or September with advanced specs like curved OLED screen, in-screen fingerprint reader, Snapdragon 845, 8 GB RAM, triple rear cameras and more. The Nokia 9 with SD845 is surely one of the most awaited phones of this year, but the Aug. 21 launch event teasers released by the company do not really suggest that it will be launching a flagship phone next week.

HMD Global had launched the Nokia X6 as its first notched smartphone earlier this year in China. Since then the Nokia fans from various markets have been requesting the Finnish company to make it available outside China. Hong Kong and Taiwan are the only markets that have received the same handset as Nokia 6.1 Plus so far. Multiple markets such as Russia, Malaysia and India are also expected to soon receive Nokia 6.1 Plus handset.

Apart from the official Nokia Mobile Twitter account, even the Twitter handle of Nokia Mobile India has confirmed that there will be a launch event on Aug. 21. Some of the global variants of the Nokia 6.1 Plus such as TA-1116, TA-1103 and TA-1083 have been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG bodies. Also, the user guide of the Indian edition of the Nokia 6.1 Plus was spotted recently. Hence, it seems that the Nokia 6.1 Plus may get announced in the coming week in India and some other markets. It is likely to go official as Android One handset.

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Vivo V11 live shots and full specifications leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 17, 2018

Vivo seems to be now prepping to launch the next-generation V-series and X-series smartphones. The rumor mill has already revealed that the Vivo X23 may arrive with waterdrop notch screen like the OPPO F9 and OPPO R17. Two Russian blogs have not only leaked the images of the upcoming Vivo V11 smartphone, but also its entire specifications.

The Vivo V11 is expected to arrive with a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display that will produce FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The waterdrop notch screen offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The leaked images show the high screen of the phone will impress its users.

The Snapdragon 660 AIE SoC that had powered upper mid-range phones in 2017 will be present under the hood of the Vivo V11. The SoC will be supported by 6 GB of RAM. For storage, it will be equipped with a microSD card slot and an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The handset will be fueled by 3,400mAh battery. There is no mentioning of whether it will be equipped with fast charging technology. According to Russian tech site Hi Tech Mail, the handset will carry support for fast charging.

The Vivo V11 specs leak states that it will be equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor. For photography, it will be featuring 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a selfie shooter of 25-megapixel. The V11 will be equipped with usual connectivity features such as dual-SIM support, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS. The smartphone measures 157.91 x 75.08 x 7.9mm and weighs 156 grams.

The other tech blog Onliner.by that has shared the top two images in this post claims that the Vivo will be debuting the Vivo V11 smartphone in September. Last year, the Chinese manufacturer had launched the Vivo V7+ smartphone in September. Hence, it seems possible that the Vivo V11 will go official in the coming month. As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the Vivo V11.

What’s your opinion on the design of Vivo V11? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Google Pixel 3 XL appears in real skin in a fresh photo

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 17, 2018

Multiple leaked shots have revealed the appearance of the Google Pixel 3 XL smartphone. A fresh photo of the smartphone has surfaced today. The image shows a person using the alleged Pixel 3 XL traveling on a streetcar in Toronto.

The image of the phone contains several features that hint that it could be the real Pixel 3 XL smartphone. The handset is placed inside a thicker case in a bid to prevent others from identifying it.

The smartphone features a notched display and two front-facing speakers. The pill-shaped home button suggests that the handset is running on Android 9 Pie OS. The Pixel 3 XL is also expected to arrive with these features. Also, the handset appears to be very similar to the Pixel 3 XL that had appeared in a recent hands-on photos and following unboxing video.

Rumors have it that the Pixel 3 XL will be arriving with a 6.7-inch OLED screen. The newly spotted handset also seems to feature a large-sized screen. Now that the alleged Pixel 3 XL has been spotted in real skin, it appears that Google could be testing the handset to see it performs as a daily driver.

Read More: Google is working on a health and fitness assistant called Google Coach

Rumors have it that the Pixel 3 XL will be featuring Snapdragon 845 SoC. The chipset will be accompanied by 4 GB of RAM. Along with Pixel 3, the Pixel 3 XL will be the first smartphones to come pre-installed with Android 9 Pie.

The massive display of the Pixel 3 XL is expected to carry support for Quad HD resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. It is rumored to arrive with a single rear camera of 12-megapixel. The notch of the phone is likely to feature 8-megapixel selfie shooter. It is expected to come with an internal storage of 64 GB. Also, the Pixel 3 XL will be receiving power from 3,430mAh battery. As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing of the phone.

Do you think that Google Pixel 3 XL will be a promising smartphone? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

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Xiaomi MIJIA Smart Rearview Mirror wins the German Red Dot Design Award 2018

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 17, 2018

Xiaomi‘s MIJIA smart rearview mirror has won the German Red Dot award for 2018 for its system interface design. The Red Dot Design Award is an international product design and communication design prize awarded by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany. There are prize categories for product design, design agencies, and design concepts. Since 1955, designers and producers can apply for the prizes with the winners being presented in an annual ceremony.

The Mi Smart rearview mirror which was first launched in February last year and then an improved model with AI voice support was released earlier this year for same 999 yuan ($145). The new model also comes with an improved system interface design. It also comes with a 6.86-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280×480 pixels. There is also an improvement in the cooling system. An aerospace aluminium material is processed into the unique thermal wings to greatly increase the cooling efficiency.

The rearview mirror packs a Sony IMX291 image sensor that is capable of capturing images even in low light condition. This sensor uses 6 sets of full-glass spherical lenses with each of them having 9 layers of coating. It comes with a large aperture of f/1.8 and 150 ° large wide angle. The impressive hardware wasn’t what clinched the award for the MIJIA Rearview camera. Instead, it is the interface and in this regard, the device comes pre-installed with Advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS which supports FCW (Forward Collision Warning), PVS (Preceding Vehicle Starting), and LDW (Lane Departure Warning). It will save the video before and after the collision. We can even watch the videos in the rearview mirror as well via a mobile APP in real time. The gadget also comes with an emergency wake-up system.

The rearview mirror is also integrated with the new Small Love AI speaker and so supports voice command. Besides simple operations such as increasing or decreasing the volume or capturing videos and photos, you can give ‘smart’ commands such as ‘I would like to go to the nearest airport’ or ‘play the latest song of Maroon 5’. By the way, this mirror has a huge amount of media resources including radio stations and music. Do note that this isn’t just in Chinese but it supports voice commands in English language. The smart rearview mirror can also connect to the Mi Home app such that users can control their connected home appliances directly from the car. At just 999 yuan (around $145), the Xiaomi Mijia Smart Rearview Mirror is an amazing device to have.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 pre-orders get lukewarm response in China

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 17, 2018

Samsung announced its flagship Galaxy Note 9 in China on August 15. Soon after, the Note 9 went up for pre-order on JD.com. Unlike other Chinese companies who allow free reservations on the site for sale, you had to pay 99 Yuan (~$14) in order to pre-order the device. Turns out, not many are willing to shell out the pre-order deposit for the new Note 9 on JingDong.

There are currently four variants of the Galaxy Note 9 on JD.com available for pre-order: 6+128GB storage option in three colors (Black, Blue, Copper) and 8+512GB option in one color (black). So far, the listing has received less than 1300 pre-orders for the device on the site. Considering the usual demand for a flagship like the Note series, this is definitely a lukewarm response from Chinese customers. The Frost Blue color seems to be the most pre-ordered variant on the site with over 500 registrations.

Samsung has been struggling in China in the past few years and this is yet another example of the company’s flagships failing to garner enough attention from customers in China. The Galaxy Note 9 is one of the most powerful handsets of 2018, however, apart from its innovative S Pen, the phone doesn’t have much to distinguish itself from the competition. Even Samsung’s variable aperture tech is coming on the upcoming OPPO R17 Pro flagship which is going to be much cheaper at launch.

Considering the hefty 6999 Yuan price tag for the Note 9, customers can go for a cheaper yet powerful option like the innovative full screen OPPO Find X (starts at 4999 Yuan ~$756) or the Huawei P20 Pro with triple cameras (starts at 4999 Yuan ~$756). Unless Samsung decides to slash down its price to somewhere near to its Chinese competitors, it will be tough for the Note 9 to do well in the highly competitive Chinese market.

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Confirmed: Kirin 980 has Cortex-A76; Cortex-A77 rumors debunked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 17, 2018

Multiple reports have claimed that the 7nm Kirin 980 SoC will be featuring ARM Cortex A77 CPU cores for performance coupled with Cortex A77 CPU cores for reliability. However, since well-known industry insiders such as Roland Quandt and Ice Universe have claimed that such reports are fake since Cortex A77 has not been announced yet. Today, GizmoChina has received an official confirmation from ARM that the Kirin 980 will be equipped with Cortex A76 and the “Cortex A77 does not exist.” This piece of information debunks all rumors that have claimed the Cortex A77 may get unveiled at IFA 2018 and it will end up inside Kirin 980.

In June, ARM had announced the Cortex A76 CPU as the successor for the Cortex A75. In comparison to its predecessor, the Cortex A76 promises 35 percent improvement in performance and offers 40 percent better power efficiency. And also, it delivers up to 4 times the existing performance in Machine Learning.

The HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset that was announced in September 2017 now powers more than 10 smartphones by Huawei. The Kirin 970 includes quad-core Cortex A73 CPU and quad-core Cortex A53 CPU. It also features Mali-G72 graphics and an AI NPU unit.

Huawei has recently rolled out a press release that the upcoming Mate 20 series will feature Kirin 980, but it did not confirm anything on its specifications. The press release also discussed that rumors are claiming that the Kirin 980 will be equipped with quad-core Cortex A76 CPU and quad-core Cortex A55 CPU. The SoC is expected to produce maximum clocking speeds of 2.8 GHz. The 7nm Kirin 980 will be soon rivaled by Apple A12 SoC that will be fueling the upcoming iPhones in September and 7nm Snapdragon 855 by Qualcomm that is rumored to go official by December.

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The specifications of the Kirin 980 will be revealed at the end of this month through its official unveil event at IFA 2018 in Berlin, Germany. The Kirin 980 will be based on 7nm manufacturing process of TSMC. The SoC is also expected to arrive with an enhanced NPU unit for managing AI tasks. The Kirin 980 powered Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will be debuting in October.

Buy Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip Smartwatch For Only $66.99 On TomTop

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 17, 2018

With more and more people becoming conscious about their fitness, the smartwatch market is likely to reach a whopping $32.9 billion by 2020, according to a newly published report by Allied Market Research. Cashing in on this potential, Huami continues to establish itself as the global market leader in the smart wearable segment.

Backed by the Chinese tech behemoth Xioami, Huami recently launched the Amazfit Bip smartwatch, which boasts an impressive array of features. Aside from accurately tracking your activities, the smartwatch features 4 sports modes – Outdoor Running, Treadmill, Outdoor Cycling, and Walking.

There are no prizes for guessing, the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip will set you back a pretty penny on online stores. But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartwatch, continue reading for details about a big discount on the device’s retail price.

The Huami Amazfit Bip usually carries a steep price tag of $115.46 but much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, TomTop is currently doling out a noteworthy discount on the feature-laden smartwatch’s regular selling price. As a result, you can now buy it at a lowered price of just $66.99 on the Chinese online store.

As part of its recently kicked off limited offer, TomTop is giving a 42% off on this Xiaomi-branded smartwatch’s original selling price. This discount will be valid for the army green, gray and orange color versions of the smartwatch, while there’s a 49% off on the black color version, which is now available at a reduced price of just $59.99.

It is worth noting that the Flash Sale price will only be valid for the remaining pieces of each color versions. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, head straight to this link before the limited offer sale ends in 15 days.

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Caviar’s Galaxy Note9 Fine Gold Edition has 1kg of pure gold on its back

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 17, 2018

Luxury phone styler, Cavier, is back with another device. This time it is the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Note9.

Caviar has named its newest creation the Galaxy Note 9 Fine Gold Edition and it will leave a hole in your pocket. Not only does the phone have 1kg of pure gold instead of glass on its back, it also costs a fortune. Caviar has slapped a price tag of 3.87 million Rubles on this. That is almost $58,000 or €51,000. That price is for the 128GB version. Caviar says a 256GB version is available for 3.89 million Rubles (~$58,155/~€51,100) but the Galaxy Note9 only comes in 128GB and 512GB models, so we believe that is an error on their part.

Apart from the gold on the back, the internals of the phone remains the same as the regular one sold by Samsung. You get a 6.4” Super AMOLED display with a 1440 x 2560 resolution, an Exynos 9810 processor, and 6GB of RAM.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Emerald Green version is now available through open sale in China

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Aug 17, 2018

Xiaomi recently announced a new version of its Mi MIX 2S smartphone — the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Emerald Green. While the phone went on sale via flash sale on 14th August, the company has now announced that the phone is officially available for purchase in China without a flash sale.

However, the Jade Art Edition, which comes with a different wallpaper and packaging, is still out of stock after it first went on sale on 14th August. Xiaomi partnered with Dunhuang Research Institue to jointly develop this new Mi MIX 2S Emerald Green variant. The company says that it was inspired by the natural gemstone color of the Dunhuang murals.

Apart from the changes in the phone’s design, there’s nothing different compared to the standard model. It features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD Full Screen 2.0 display that offers a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio and carries support for DCI-P3 color gamut.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm flagship Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE). The Emerald Green variant of the Mi MIX 2S packs 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

The Mi MIX 2S, launched earlier this year, is the first phone in the series to feature a vertically aligned dual camera setup. It boasts a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture as the primary sensor, which is coupled with a 12-megapixel secondary telephoto lens that carries support for 2x optical zoom. There’s an 8-megapixel selfie camera with artificial intelligence features.

The device also comes with support for Face Unlock feature. There’s also a fingerprint reader on the back panel for added security. The connectivity features available on the device include dual-SIM, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and NFC.

It comes with built-in AI-based voice assistant. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own MIUI 10, the handset is fuelled by a 3,400mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.

OPPO to launch Helio P80, P90 and Snapdragon 855 phones, reveals leakster

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 17, 2018

After attaining popularity in China in the recent years, OPPO gained worldwide recognition with the Find X flagship phone that comes with advanced 3D facial recognition feature and enticing design. The company seems to be working aggressively on bringing the latest features on its smartphones. The upcoming R17 Pro will also feature some advanced features such as under-display fingerprint scanner and ToF 3D sensing. Fresh information revealed by popular leakster Roland Quandt reveals that OPPO will be among the first smartphone makers to launch MediaTek Helio P80 and P90 powered phones. Also, the Chinese manufacturer will be launching SD855 phone next year.

MediaTek is yet to unveil Helio P80 and Helio P90 SoCs. There is no information available on the specifications of these chipsets. However, there is a possibility that atleast one of them may power OPPO’s 2019 R-series smartphone.

Recent rumors have revealed that the Snapdragon 855 that will be powering the 2019 Android flagship phones will be built by TSMC through 7nm manufacturing process. Previous reports have revealed that the Snapdragon 855 SoC will be integrated with X50 5G baseband. Hence, SD855 phones will carry support for 5G connectivity. Various smartphone manufacturers including OPPO are gearing up to launch 5G enabled phones in 2019.

The rumor mill is yet to reveal details on the OPPO’s SD855 powered smartphone. Probably, it could be the successor phone for OPPO Find X that features Snapdragon 845 SoC.

The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform is rumored to go official by the end of this year. However, Quandt claims that Qualcomm is considering a new naming scheme for it. The tipster has speculated that the reason behind it could be that the U.S. based chip maker want to differentiate chips designed for mobile from the ones that power PCs. For instance, 2018 Android phones are fueled by Snapdragon 845 whereas similar sounding Snapdragon 850 will be forthcoming 2-in-1 PCs. Earlier this year, ASUS and HP had released Snapdragon 835 powered laptops. It is the very same chip that powered flagship phones in 2017.

Hence, it will be a good decision to use different names for chips designed for PCs and smartphones/tablets. Quandt had previously revealed that Qualcomm is working on a more powerful Snapdragon 1000 chipset for forthcoming thin-sized laptops. The tipster is now claiming that the SD1000 will be also arriving with a new name.

The Snapdragon 855 is expected to go official by the end of this year. The 7nm chipset will feature ARM Cortex A76 which offers 35 percent improved performance and consumes 40 percent less power. The SD855 will not only power forthcoming flagship phones, but also it will end up in cars like the Snapdragon 820 that were used for in-car navigation and infotainment computer systems.

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Get Big Discounts On The UMIDIGI UMI One And UMI One Pro Smartphones On CooliCool

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 17, 2018

The UMIDIGI One and One Pro smartphones became an instant hit among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves earlier this year. Touted as compact flagships, the recently announced device duo have been placed in the mid-range section of the market.

While both handsets are crammed with awe-inspiring specs and features, they are likely to set you back a pretty penny. Thankfully, CooliCool is currently doling out considerable discounts on both phones. Let’s delve straight into the details.

UMIDIGI UMI One

The Helio P23 MTK6763 2.0GHz Octa Core processor-equipped UMI One smartphone offers 4GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable onboard storage (up to 256GB). The phone supports a mammoth 5.9 Inch Incell HD+ full-screen display with a resolution of 1520X720 pixel and supports touch ID and face ID features.

You’d normally have to shell out $199.99 in order to get your hands on this feature-laden smartphone, but CooliCool is currently selling it at a dropped price of just $139.99. This presale price will be valid for the twilight and the black color versions of the UMI One smartphone for a limited period of time.

You can follow this link in order to avail the discount before the promotion comes to an end.

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UMIDIGI UMI One Pro

The slightly larger UMI One Pro smartphone comes with 4GB of RAM and offers a hearty 64GB of onboard storage that can further be expanded up to 256GB so that you never run out of space for storing your favorite content. But that’s not all.

On the photography front, the phone houses a 12 MP+5 MP dual camera set up at the back. Up front, there’s a 16MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a 3250mAh battery that supports 18W Quick Charge & 15W Wireless Charge.

You’d normally need to shell out $249.99 in order to get your hands on the UMI One Pro smartphone, but the Chinese online electronics store, CooliCool is giving UMIDIGI fans an opportunity to buy it at a reduced price of just $169.99. This is definitely an unmissable sale.

You can follow this link to get the discount on both the twilight and the black color versions of the UMI One Pro smartphone. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the sale will be coming to an end soon.

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Motorola One spotted on GeekBench packing a Snapdragon 625 CPU

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 17, 2018

Lenovo-owned Motorola brand recently launched the Moto P30 in China with a design that deviates from all known styles of the company. The Moto One came with a notch screen design just like the iPhone X and there are several features that bears semblance with that of Apple’s phones. Unfortunately, the Moto P30 will be sold exclusively in China. However, the device is suspected of hitting the global market as Motorola One and a more powerful variant dubbed Motorola One Power.

The Motorola One has now been spotted on benchmark database Geekbench confirming some of its specs, although unofficially. Among the specs listing is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 CPU paired with 4GB of RAM. In addition, the device on benchmark runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. The models are believed to be launched under Google’s Android One programme so, are expected to get Android 9.0 Pie right from the go or get upgraded to Android Pie at the earliest possible time.

Aside these few specs, Geekbench only gave us the benchmark score of the Motorola One which is basically a Snapdragon 625-grade score. That is 876 points on the single core test and 4299 on the multi-core test. We won’t have to dig too deep for other specs as the device was recently certified by China’s telecoms regulatory agency (TENAA). From the TENAA listing we expect the Motorola One to pack a 6.18-inch display with a resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. It also has a 19: 9 aspect ratio as a result of the notch.

There is still no word yet on its launch but since the Moto P30 has been launched in China, we expect the Motorola One to join the fray any moment from now.

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Buy Xiaomi Mijia Roborock S50 Vacuum Cleaner For Only $429.99 On TomTop

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 17, 2018

Are you looking for a smart household device that can help you clean the house without burning a hole in your pocket? You might want to take a look at the Mijia Roborock S50 2nd Generation Vacuum Cleaner, which not only sweeps the floor but also mops it.

After the first robotic vacuum cleaner from Xiaomi gave well-received vacuum cleaners including the Dyson 360 Eye a run for their money, the Chinese tech firm unveiled its steeply priced 2nd generation robot vacuum cleaner. In fact, the device would normally cost more than $560 based on the plug type.

While the Mijia Roborock S50 is without an iota of a doubt worth the steep price, this spells bad news for budget-conscious buyers. But much to the relief of those who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a vacuum cleaner, TomTop is currently offering a considerable discount on the device’s retail price.

The Mijia Roborock S50 normally sells for $1049.86 on TomTop, but the Chinese online store is currently selling it at a dropped price of just $429.99 as part of a recently kicked off limited offer. This is a 60% reduction in the original asking price of this feature-laden vacuum cleaner.

Equipped with LDS (Laser Distance Sensor) technology that enables it to scan the surrounding at 360 degrees, 1800 times per second, the Mijia Roborock S50 vacuum cleaner is quite a bargain at this price. Regrettably, the sale is slated to end in just 15 days.

So if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, you can follow this link without wasting time. It is also worth noting that the Flash Sale price will only be valid for the remaining 548 pieces.

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OPPO R17 Pro to have triple rear cameras with ToF 3D sensing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 17, 2018

After announcing the OPPO R17 smartphone earlier this week, OPPO has been consistently teasing on the features of the R17 Pro. Both phones may not differ in specifications, but the recently released teasers of the R17 Pro suggest that it will be coming with some advanced camera features. A spy photo that has surfaced through the supply chain has revealed that the R17 Pro will be equipped with triple rear cameras. Leaked information claims that one of the camera sensors carry support for ToF 3D sensing technology.

In the previous week, OPPO’s product manager had announced at the ToF technical communication meeting that the next product from the company will be equipped with ToF technology. Since the R17 Pro will be unleashed alongside the R17 on Aug. 23 in Shanghai, OPPO’s ToF 3D sensing technology may arrive first on R17 Pro. Hence, the R17 Pro could be the world’s first commercially available smartphone to feature the advanced technology that can be used for a number of cases like AR, gesture recognition, virtual fitting of clothes and a lot more.

After four years, OPPO updated its Find series by launching the Find X smartphone with 3D facial recognition. Compared to 3D structured light module that is allow about unlocking the phone by 3D facial scanning, ToF is more suitable for long-distance 3D information collection such as 3D mapping phone’s rear view, which suggests this technology will be soon widely accepted by other smartphone manufacturers.

During the last four years, OPPO has mainly concentrated on selling mid-range and high-end phones through its R-series under 3,000 Yuan (~$435) pricing. The upcoming R17 series are expected to arrive as the first phones with sixth generation Corning Gorilla Glass and in-display fingerprint scanner. The R17 duo are fueled by the newly introduced Snapdragon 670. Also, both phones are equipped with 25-megapixel AI selfie camera. The OPPO R17 has AI equipped with dual rear cameras whereas the R17 Pro will be coming with triple camera sensors.

As far as other camera features of the OPPO R17 Pro are concerned, apart from ToF 3D sensing, it will be arriving with variable aperture technology that allow users to easily switch between f/1.5 and f/2.4. This technology is available on premium Samsung phones such as Samsung W2018, Galaxy S9+ and Galaxy Note 9 that are priced over 6,000 Yuan (~$870). However, the R17 Pro will offer the same feature at an affordable price tag.

OPPO R17 Pro will be featuring AI Super Clear engine which is nothing but a combination of AI technology and multi-frame technology for capturing bright images in dark conditions. The R17 Pro will be also equipped with Optical Image Stabilization.

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Buy Xiaomi HIMO V1 Electric Moped Bicycle For Just $329.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 17, 2018

Xiaomi recently took the wraps off its new electric bicycle dubbed, the HIMO V1 under its crowdfunding platform. Deemed as the perfect option to avert heavy traffic, the HIMO V1 continues to garner huge popularity in big cities that are plagued by pollution.

While the HIMO V1 sells for $399.99 on online stores, GeekBuying is giving cost-conscious buyers who avoid spending that kind of money on an electric bike something to cheer about. The Chinese electronics online store is doling out a noteworthy discount on the bike’s retail price.

As a result, you can now buy the feature-laden HIMO V1 at a reduced price of just $365.99. This is a significant 9% reduction in the electric bike’s original asking price and it will be valid for its orange as well as the white color version for a limited period of time.

Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can apply coupon code GAYNXBYL to get an extra $70 off on the bike’s already reduced selling price. You end up paying just $329.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

An absolutely irresistible electric bike at this price, the HIMO V1 is the ideal answer for adventure junkies who love spending time in the outdoors. Boasting an ecological and compact design, this electric bike features an elevated handlebar, a chair made using waterproof PU foam and a saddle that’s located downwards to ensure rider maintains a correct posture at all times.

If you’re interested in checking out more details about the HIMO V1 electric bike and use the discount, all you need to do is follow this link. With just 5 days remaining for the sale to end, the coupon code is also likely to expire soon.

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Huawei Nova 3 series crosses 2 million shipments in a month, Acacia Red color on sale today

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 17, 2018

Huawei has transformed the Nova series into a powerful lineup featuring the flagship grade Kirin 970 inside along with 6GB of RAM. Naturally, the Nova 3 and the Nova 3i smartphones have been in high demand ever since its launch back on July 18. Now, He Gang, the head of Huawei’s mobile phone division reveals that the Nova 3 series (including Nova 3i) has crossed 2 million in shipments in just a month of its release. This goes on to reveal the popularity of the Nova 3 series in China.

It’s worth mentioning that the 2 million shipment figure given by Mr. Gang is just for the domestic market of China. The Nova 3 series have been officially launched in a number of other Asian countries, including the second largest smartphone market (Canalys report), India. However, the shipments in these markets have not yet been accounted for, which means that this figure is a lot higher when we include the international markets. Nova 3 series’ popularity in China is not surprising. Mr. Gang had revealed that 60 percent of Nova series sales were registered in China while the remaining 40 percent came from the international markets.

The new Nova 3 phones are particularly popular among the young generation, all thanks to its four camera bokeh equipped shooters in a beautiful 3D glass body. Even the smaller sibling, the Nova 3i boasts of a capable chipset, the new gen 12nm Kirin 710 that was announced a couple of months back. So, both the phones bring a lot of value for their competitive prices.

In related news, Nova 3 Acacia Red color is now up for sale in China, just in time for the Chinese Valentine’s Day. This beautiful red variant is only available in 6+128GB option and is priced at 2999 Yuan (~$436).

Buy Oppo Find X Smartphone For Just $839.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 17, 2018

Renowned primarily for making smartphones, Oppo has been designing feature-laden phones that usually cost a bomb for quite some time now. Sticking to the tradition, the Chinese handset maker unveiled its long-awaited Find X smartphone earlier this year.

Much to the chagrin of cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartphone, the Find X carries a steep price tag. In fact, the feature-laden phone would normally set you back $909.99 on GeekBuying, but that’s about to change.

Deemed as one of China’s best electronics online store, GeekBuying offers a wide selection of tablet PC, VR headset, RC quadcopter, TV Box and Android phones at the best price. Keeping in line with this, GeekBuying is now doling out a 1% discount on blue and red color versions of the Oppo Find X smartphone.

As a result, you can now buy the red color version of the Find X at a dropped price of $903.99, while the blue color version of the smartphone will set you back $904.99. But if that doesn’t impress you much, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out.

In order to save an additional $65 on the blue color version of the smartphone, all you need to do is apply coupon code NGSDHPEM while placing your order. This will bring your discounted grand total further down to just $839.99.

Likewise, you can get an additional $64 off on the red color version of the phone by using the aforesaid coupon at the time of placing your order. This will reduce your grand total to only $839.99.

You can follow this link in order to avail the discount before the promo ends and use the coupon code, which is also likely to expire soon.

Get 1% Off On Oppo Find X Smartphone

Preorder Xiaomi Youth Wireless Bluetooth Earphone For Just $17.49 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

By

Vinay Patel

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Aug 17, 2018

Looking for a top brand wireless Bluetooth earphone that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket? Look no further. Xiaomi recently added the Youth Wireless Bluetooth Earphone to its impressive selection of headsets but more importantly, you can now buy it at a reduced price on Banggood.

The the new Mi Sports Bluetooth headset Youth Edition boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring features including an IPx4 water resistance rating, Bluetooth v4.1 connectivity, an impressive 11 hours battery life and a lightweight build weighing in at just 13.6 grams. Moreover, the headset draws its juices from a 120mAh battery that delivers a standby time of 260 hours.
Much to the delight of Xiaomi fans, the Mi Sports Bluetooth headset Youth Edition is currently up for pre-order, bearing a discounted price tag of just $24.99 on Banggood. The Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is currently doling out a noteworthy 27% off on the headset’s original selling price of $33.99.

On top of that, you can apply coupon code cc466c in order to get an extra discount at the time of checking out. You can bring your already reduced grand total down to just $17.49 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Mi Sports Bluetooth headset Youth Edition retains the design of its precursor that was launched in August last year. It features a slight tilt in order to fit the contour of the wearer’s ear and it can be adjusted at a 360-degree angle. The headset comes with a microphone, a play/ pause button and volume controls.

You can click here for more details and avail the discount which will be valid for the white as well as the black color versions for a limited period of time.

Get 27% Off On Xiaomi Youth Wireless Bluetooth Earphone

As the Nokia 6.1 Plus India launch nears, HMD Global ramps up teaser campaign

By

Jeet

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Aug 17, 2018

HMD Global, the Finnish company behind the Nokia smartphones, has scheduled a launch event in India on 21st August, where the company is likely to launch the Nokia 6.1 Plus, which is the rebranded global variant of the Nokia X6 launched in China.

Now, ahead of the August 21 launch event, the company has ramped up its teaser campaign. HMD Global’s Indian Twitter account posted another teaser which promises to launch the “most awaited phone.” The campaign is being operated under #BringItOn hashtag, building to the anticipation of the launch event.

However, it’s noteworthy that the company has not yet revealed which smartphone it plans to launch at the August 21 event but the phone in question is likely to be the Nokia 6.1 Plus, whose global rollout has already started. The support page of the phone went live on the Indian website in June.

The Nokia 6.1 Plus (aka Nokia X6) is the first smartphone from the Finnish company to feature a notch on the display. It features a 5.8-inch Full HD+ display with 2280 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, paired along with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

Coming to the photography department, the smartphone sports a dual camera setup, consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary camera sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies and video calling

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS / GLONASS, and USB Type-C. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box, the smartphone is fuelled by a 3,060mAh battery which also supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

The phone was launched in Taiwan and Hong Kong last month, for a price of HK$ 2,288 in Hong Kong, which roughly converts to $290. However, we are expecting a cheaper pricing in India to compete against the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1. In India, the device is expected to come in two color options — Blue and White.

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Realme launches official website, Realme 2 retail box leaks

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 16, 2018

Realme, OPPO’s sub-brand, now has an official website. The website went live today and includes information about the brand.

According to the CEO of Realme, Sky Li, the brand is targeted at young people around the globe. Li used to be the head of the overseas market at OPPO before leaving OPPO officially.

While he does make it sound like Realme is a separate brand independent of OPPO, it actually isn’t. The company’s only phone at the moment, the Realme 1 has OPPO’s branding on it which confirms the fact that it is actually a sub-brand and not independent of its parent company. OPPO itself is one of the companies owned by BBK Electronics, who owns the Vivo and OnePlus brands.

Apart from the website that went live today, a photo of the manufacturer’s next phone, the Realme 2 leaked. Hours after that, another photo, this time of its retail box, also surfaced online. The image shows the phone will come in a red and white box with a large and bold “2” on top and the Realme brand at the bottom.

Sadly, the image doesn’t show if there are specs of the phone on the box. However, the image that leaked earlier today revealed the phone will have a notch, dual rear cameras, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It will surely sell for much higher than its predecessor but we believe it will still be priced under INR 20,000 (~$285).

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