Huawei’s latest Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 beta now available globally for some models

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Sep 3, 2018

Huawei announced its latest EMUI 9 custom ROM based on Android 9.0 Pie on Saturday. The new UI will make its full debut onboard the Mate 20 which is expected to be announced next month. However, the company has commenced the roll out of a beta version of the EMUI 9 for certain Huawei and Honor models.

Details released by the company indicate that the EMUI 9.0 beta program is open for Huawei Mate 10, Mate 20 Pro, Huawei P20 and P20 Pro. The Honor models include the Honor 10, Honor View 10 and Honor Play. This isn’t restricted to China so, if you own any of the listed models, head over to Huawei’s Friendly User Test page where you’ll need to download the beta app and then sign up for an account before applying to join the program. Since this is a beta version, though, not all features will work properly. There may likely be bugs which beta testers are expected to report when detected in the course of usage.

EMUI 9.0 comes with some changes in the UI which Huawei says makes it “Simple, Enjoyable and Consistent.” The changes include new gesture controls which aid users to quickly navigate, multitask and open the AI assistant. There is also a new password manager capable of auto-filling passwords using ID verification from the fingerprint scanner or via facial recognition. The settings menu wasn’t spared as the items there have been trimmed down. EMUI 9 also comes with GPU Turbo 2.0 which reduces the touch response of the phone by 36% and adds a new app assistant. This new GPU 2.0 feature will support four more games: Vainglory, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, and NBA 2K18. These are in addition to PUBG and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang which also carries support for the second generation version of GPU Turbo.

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Vivo X23 invites released ahead of September 6 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 3, 2018

Vivo has already confirmed that it will be debuting the Vivo X23 smartphone on Sept. 6. With few days remaining for its launch, the company is now busying sending out invites for the X23 unveil event that will be held in China. Shown below is an official invite from Vivo that was sent to Zealer China, a tech site from China.

When the Vivo X23 invite is opened, a display can be seen showcasing a teaser message from Lu Han, a singer and actor from China. The invite does not contain any information on the specs of the phone, but the company has already revealed its key features by adding the dedicated page for it on its website. Recent leaks have already revealed plenty of information on the Vivo X23.

The Vivo X23 is expected to arrive with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with a small notch for its selfie camera. It is likely to carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 670 chipset is present under the hood of the device along with 8 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB. On AnTuTu, the handset has recently spotted with a score of 157,271 points.

Another leak has revealed that the Vivo X23 will be coming with 12-megapixel front-facing camera and it will be fitted with a rear dual camera setup with 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 as primary sensor coupled with 13-megapixel secondary sensor. The handset will be packed with a 3,400mAh battery that seems to be enabled with support for 22.5W fast charging. It is expected to arrive with Android 8.1 Oreo OS flavored with FunTouch OS 4.5.

On the same day, Vivo will be holding a launch event in India to announce the Vivo V11 Pro handset. Its rumored specs include 6.4-inch FHD+ display notched screen with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 660, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of native storage, 12-megapixel + 5-egapixel dual camera setup, 25-megapixel frontal shooter and 3,400mAh battery.

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Xiaomi adds SOS feature to MIUI 10 developer ROM for five devices, more to follow

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 3, 2018

Xiaomi is adding a new SOS feature to closed beta version of the MIUI 10 developer ROM. This feature allows users to contact a pre-defined number in case of emergency. The feature is currently available to five Xiaomi devices. In the near future, the feature will be also brought to other devices.

The SOS feature that has been added to developer ROM can be accessed by pressing the power button 5 times and then it will send the help information to the emergency contact number. As it can be seen in the image below, users can activate the feature by going to Settings > SOS > Emergency Help. As of this writing, the feature is available to devices such as Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi MIX 2, Mi 6, Mi 5 and Redmi Note 4X

By releasing the SOS feature through closed beta Xiaomi could be testing the feature on the first five devices in China. It will be soon adding the function to the developer ROM for all the Chinese models by the end of September.

In related news, Xiaomi is now busy with rollout process of stable edition of MIUI 10 to its various devices. Currently, the MIUI 10 stable version is available to devices like Xiaomi 6, Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Mi MIX 2, Redmi Note 5, Mi Note 3 and Mi 5. The other Xiaomi devices that are awaiting in the pipeline to receive the update are: Mi 5s Plus, Mi 5s, Mi 4, Mi 3, Mi Note 2, Mi MIX 2, MIX, Mi Max 3, Mi Max 2, Mi Max, Mi 6X, Mi 5X, Redmi Note 5 (India), Redmi Note 5A, Redmi Note 5A Prime, Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 4X, Redmi Note 4 (TW) and Redmi Note 3, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi 5, Redmi 5A, Redmi 4, Redmi 4A, Redmi 3S, Redmi Y2, Redmi Y1 Lite, Redmi Y1 and Mi Pad 4.

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Avail Unmissable Coupon Deals And Save Big On Banggood!

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 3, 2018

Banggood is doling out huge discounts on a wide selection of products in the form of coupon codes and other deals. This new promotion dubbed, ‘Coupon Deals’ is updated every Friday.

In order to expedite the search process, the promo has been divided into four categories – Highly Recommended, Coupon Deals, Hot Gadgets on Sale and Top Promotions. Here’s what each category has to offer in terms of discounts.

The Highly Recommended segment features 27% off on the ARILUX E27 E14 LED Corn Light Bulb and a 45% off on the KCASA KC-JK369 Flashlight Bird Repel. Aside from taking advantage of the discount, each item has discount coupons that you can use to save a considerable amount of more money.

The Coupon Deals segment offers 20% off on bathroom and textiles related items, 25% off on kitchen appliances, 20% off on lingerie and a noteworthy 30% off on gardening mosquito repellent. For instance, there’s a 41% off on the CIRCLE JOY Round Stainless Steel Electric Opener Wine Opener, which usually sells for $36.04.

The device now sells for just $21.36 thanks to the discount. On top of that, you can apply coupon code KTEA25 to get an extra discount at the time of checking out. Note that each category has been assigned a specific coupon.

The last section called Top Promotions is crammed with miscellaneous items that you can buy without emptying your pocket. For example, you can get a 15% off on the DIGOO DG-TH8788 WIFI Weather Station, which would normally set you back $46.99.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, it can now be yours at a dropped price of just $39.99. You can apply coupon code 20DGTH in order to avail an extra $8 and reduce your grand total to just $31.99.

If you’re gadget buff, you might want to take a look at the Hot Gadgets On Sale category, which includes unmissable deals and huge discounts on RC toys, consumer electronics, other electronics, daily tools and lots more. You can follow this link to get the discount before the deals come to an end.

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Buy Coolpad Cool Play 6 Smartphone For Only $149.99 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 3, 2018

Coolpad returned to the smartphone segment with a bang after a long hiatus by launching the Cool Play 6 smartphone. Marketed as a gaming smartphone, the Cool Play 6 boasts an impressive array of features, united with a hardware lineup that can handle heavy games.

Much to the delight of those who fancy playing games on a big-screen phone, but aren’t willing to spend a lot of money, the Coolpad Cool Play 6 has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price on Banggood. As a result, the Coolpad- branded gaming phone which would normally set you back a pretty penny, can now be yours for just $159.99.

The Chinese smartphone maker is doling out a noteworthy 30% off on its well-received gaming smartphone’s steep retail price of $229.99. As if that weren’t enough, the discount can be coupled with coupon code 9BGCP6 in order to bring your grand total further down to $149.99. In other words, you can apply the aforesaid coupon to get an additional $10 off.
The Cool Play 6 is quite an irresistible gaming smartphone at this dropped price, given that it sports a big 5.5 Inch FHD IPS capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels. The phone is housed in a robust aluminum metal body, which is enhanced with a smart antenna design.

The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 (MSM8976SG) processor and it adapts a Qualcomm Adreno 510, 2-Cores GPU, under the hood. It offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of non-expandable onboard storage.

On the photography front, the Cool Play 6 houses a 13MP+13MP dual-camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s an 8.0MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

Moreover, the phone runs on Journey UI 1.0 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system and is backed by a non-removable 4060mAh battery. The phone is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors such as gravity sensor, light sensor, distance sensor, e-compass, gyro-sensor and a fingerprint sensor.

You can follow this link in order to check out the rest of the details and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end. It is also worth noting that the coupon is likely to expire soon.

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Buy Sharp Z2 Smartphone For Just $104.99 On TomTop

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 3, 2018

Even nearly a couple of years after hitting the store shelves, Sharp Z2 continues to garner a lot of popularity among smartphone lovers. That’s hardly surprising, given that the phone offers a broad range of impressive features despite the modest price tag it carries.

If you’re looking for a feature-laden smartphone that doesn’t cost a bomb, look no further. The Sharp Z2 smartphone has gone up for sale at a discounted price on TomTop.

While the Z2 would normally set you back $191.10 on online stores, TomTop is currently selling it at a considerably lowered price of $104.99. This is a noteworthy 46% reduction in the phone’s original asking price.
An absolute bargain at this price, the Z2 sports a 5.5 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It boasts an eye-catching metal unibody and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass for added protection.

Under the hood, the phone packs a powerful MTK6797 Helio X20 Deca Core processor along with Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, under the hood. It offers 4GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 128GB.

On the photography front, the Sharp Z2 houses a 16-megapixel rear-mounted camera and an 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies. The phone runs on Android 6.0 OS and is backed by a 3000mAh battery with fast charge.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Sharp Z2 smartphone and avail the discount. While the sale is slated to end in 17 days, there were only 177 more pieces left for the Flash Sale, with 2 pieces limited for each buyer.

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Xiaomi’s Mi MIX 2S gets 600 Yuan ($88) price cut in China ahead of Mi MIX 3 launch

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Sep 3, 2018

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S was launched in March this year and received its first price cut of about 200 Yuan in July. Now, the company has again slashed the pricing of Mi MIX 2S in China ahead of the Mi MIX 3 launch that the company’s president has teased could happen in October.

The 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant has received a price cut of 600 Yuan ($88), bringing down the phone’s pricing to 2,699 Yuan, which roughly converts to $395. The 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM model with 256GB onboard storage is available for 3,199 Yuan ($468) and 3,599 Yuan ($527) respectively.

The Mi MIX 2S comes with a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD Full-Screen display that offers a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels with 18:9 aspect ratio and DCI-P3 color gamut. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE). This is the same chipset that powers most of the flagship smartphones launched this year.

There’s no microSD card slot on any model, so users won’t be able to expand the phone’s storage capacity. It features a vertically aligned dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel secondary telephoto lens. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel selfie camera that’s capable of snapping amazing bokeh effect shots through AI. It also includes support for facial recognition for unlocking the device.

The phone is running Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 9.5 on top that also supports full-screen gestures. It comes with Xiao AI voice assistant that is claimed to be smart enough to take on the Apple’s Siri. Connectivity options on the device include Dual-SIM, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and NFC.

The device draws power from a 3,400mAh battery which comes with support for Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging. With 7.5W Qi wireless charging support, it is also the first smartphone from Xiaomi to come with support for wireless charging.

Apart from the standard Mi MIX 2S, the company has also launched a couple of limited edition variants of the phone, which includes Mi MIX 2S Art Special Edition and Mi MIX 2S Emerald Green variant.

Mi Wireless Charger (Universal Fast Charge Edition) goes on sale in China today for 69 Yuan ($10)

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Sep 3, 2018

Last week, Xiaomi announced its new wireless charger — Mi Wireless Charge Universal Fast Charge Edition, for a price of 69 Yuan, which roughly converts to $10. Now, the charger will be officially available for purchase in Chian from today onwards through Xiaomi Mall as well as JD.com.

The Mi Wireless Charger (Universal Fast Charge Edition) comes with an aluminum alloy shell with edges processed through CNC and high-polished secondary anode treatment for enhancing the texture. The panel on the top side is made of silicone material which increases friction and also has shock absorption capabilities.

The newly launched Mi Wireless Charger is different from the one previously launched by the company. The new version comes with universal fast charging support with Qi Wireless Charging standard.

The device comes with an LED indicator which showcases whether the charging status of the device is normal or not. The company says that the wireless charger has a stable sensing distance of up to 4mm, and adds that non-metal mobile phone case will not affect the wireless charging.

The company has also included multiple security protections, including temperature protection, short circuit protection, power protection, overvoltage protection, foreign object detection, among others.

Depending on the phone’s wireless charging capabilities, the wireless charger supports 7.5W/10W fast charging. Phones such as Mi MIX 2S, iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus can be charged at 7.5W while the devices such as Samsung Galaxy Note 9, which supports Qi Wireless Charging, can be charged at 10W. It also supports 5W wireless charging for efficiency.

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OnePlus sets January 15, 2019 goal; Could it be a 5G phone?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 3, 2018

OnePlus has today confirmed through its Weibo account that it has set a new goal for Jan. 15, 2019. The Weibo post carries an image of a OnePlus phone with the said date highlighted. It seems to be a big goal since the target has been set couple of months away. Since multiple smartphone manufacturers such as OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi and Lenovo are aiming to release their first 5G phones in 2019. There is a possibility that OnePlus too could be planning to introduce a 5G phone in January next year.

OPPO and OnePlus belong to the same parent company named BBK Electronics. Hence, these companies are known for sharing their resources. This is the reason why both firms have launched similar phones in the recent past. The recently launched OnePlus 6 resembles the OPPO R15 in terms of design. Even the Dash Charge fast charging technology available on OnePlus phones is actually a version of VOOC rapid charging by OPPO.

In the previous week, OPPO’s assistant VP had claimed that his company could become the first manufacturer to mass produce a 5G smartphone in 2019. Also, in the same week, an image of a modified OPPO R15 with Snapdragon X50 LTE modem that supports 5G connectivity had surfaced on Weibo. Since OPPO is actively working on its 5G phone. Its breakthrough technology may help OnePlus to launch its 5G smartphone in the coming year. Around two months ago, a report had claimed that OnePlus 7 could be one of the first phones to support 5G connectivity.

OnePlus is known for introducing its new phones in the second quarter. However, the goal that has been set for Jan. 15 seems intriguing. OnePlus 6T is expected to debut later this year. Could there be a 5G edition of OnePlus 6T arriving at the beginning of 2019? Probably, the company could be planning to demonstrate its take on 5G connectivity through the upcoming Jan. 15 event. It is advisable to wait for further teasers and reports before coming to a conclusion.

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Buy GP90 Portable LCD Projector For Just $119.99 On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 3, 2018

An LCD projector can display various videos, images or even computer data on any flat surface or a screen. It can be deemed as the modern counterpart of the overhead projector or the slide projector.

With more than 10 years of experience manufacturing projectors, Vivibright is one of the most popular projector companies in China. The company has gained mastery in making projectors that sell in a whopping 70% of the world.

One of the products in the company’s arsenal is the GP90 LCD 3200 Lumens Projector, which is currently up for grabs at a dropped price on GeekBuying. The highly portable GP90 is a video projection equipment that weighs in at just 2.2kg with 100mm thickness, which makes it smaller than A4 Paper size.Moreover, the multi-purpose GP90 can be used as a home theatre (entertainment system), seminar presentation at the office, and in meetings or conferences. With high-resolution functions, it is compatible with 1080P video playback and offers a screen resolution of 1280X800 pixels.

Taking the steep price tags that high-end projectors usually carry, you’d be delighted to know that GP90 Projector is currently available at a lowered price of just $119.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 36% reduction in the projector’s original asking price of $188.05.

Note that the discount will be valid only for the black color variant of the GP90 projector. Moreover, the promotion was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing so if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, then head straight to this link without wasting time.

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Buy Xiaomi ROIDMI 3S Bluetooth Music Car Charger For Just $13.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 3, 2018

In-car radio FM transmitters are usually large, unmanageable gadgets with LED display placed in the center console of a vehicle. Several manufacturers these days are trying to deviate from this trend since it requires buttons, display, and dials to allow users to switch between different FM settings and stream their music over the radio waves.

While FM transmitters have been the most common in-car technology for quite a long time, more and more vehicles are now being fitted with Bluetooth audio as standard. Touted as one of the best Bluetooth car chargers, the tiny ROIDMI 3S Bluetooth Car Charger from Xiaomi is a dual 5V 2.4A USB socket that streams FM audio to your car radio.

Currently available on GearBest at a discounted price, the ROIDMI 3S Bluetooth Car Charger makes your driving journey more convenient by offering fast charge speed for your electronic devices with a 3.4A output, coupled with the Bluetooth MP3 player function that lets you enjoy your favorite music on the way.

Moreover, it features a voltage display that shows the battery condition in order to make your trip safer. Contrary to a lot of FM transmitters available on the market today that comes with bendy cable mounts, USB sockets, buttons or displays, the ROIDMI 3S Bluetooth Car Charger uses just your smartphone and an app.

While the market is brimming with all sorts of steeply-priced Bluetooth music car chargers, you can buy this feature-laden ROIDMI 3S Bluetooth Music Car Charger at a dropped price of just $13.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 17% reduction in the device’s original asking price.

With just 125 pieces left for the Flash Sale price, the promo is slated to end in 4 days. You can follow this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of this discount which will be valid for the black color version of the ROIDMI 3S Bluetooth Car Charger.

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Buy Netac 64GB Pro Micro SDXC TF Memory Card At A Dropped Price Of $12.84 On Cafago

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 3, 2018

Although a lot of mobile devices these days offer ample onboard storage space, some users still run out of place for storing their favorite content. This is where micro SD cards come into the picture.

microSD is a type of removable flash memory card that is used to store data. It helps you extend the internal storage space your mobile device offers when you have consumed the entire available storage on your phone, tablet or any other mobile device.

If you’re wondering which micro SD card you should consider buying, you’ll find plenty of options available online. On the downside, most of the micro SD cards offering 64GB or 128GB storage capacity will set you back a pretty penny.

Thankfully, you can now get your hands on the Netac V30 micro SD card at a lowered price on Cafago. The V30 Pro boasts UHS-I U3 speed level which enables it to transfer multiple contents including photos and videos from a mobile device to a PC at an impressive read speed of 98MB/s.

Moreover, the Netac V30 micro SD card is anti-X-ray, anti-extreme temperature, anti-magnetism and even waterproof. Its high speed, coupled with its reliable performance makes the V30 ideal for mobile gaming, high-resolution photos, full HD video recording and lots more.

While you’d normally end up shelling out $42.58 for 64GB storage capacity microSD card, Netac is offering its V30 Pro micro SD card bearing the aforesaid capacity at a dropped price of just $12.84 on Cafago. Alternatively, you can go for the slightly larger 128GB variant, which is now available at a discounted price of just $57.91.

With just 115 more pieces left for the Flash Sale, the sale for the 64GB storage capacity V30 micro SD card was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. The 15% off on the V30 micro SD card with 128GB storage capacity, on the other hand, will be valid for 23 days.

You can follow this link in order to take advantage of the discount.

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Nubia Red Magic 2 is coming: will have Snapdragon 845 and shoulder buttons

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 2, 2018

Apart from notches being the trend this year, some manufacturers also jumped on the gaming smartphone train. One of them is Nubia with its Red Magic gaming smartphone.

The Nubia Red Magic has a nice design and packs impressive specs save for having last year’s Snapdragon 835 processor instead of the new Snapdragon 845. The older processor means it can’t match the performance of other gaming smartphones such as Xiaomi‘s Black Shark and ASUS‘ ROG gaming phone.

If the older processor is what’s putting you off from buying it, then you may be pleased to learn that Nubia is working on a successor which we will refer to as the Red Magic 2. The info comes from Roland Quandt.

Nubia Redmagic actually seems pretty nice for 449 Euro with SDM835, 8/128GB and all the other fancy stuff. Btw: new Redmagic device w/ Snapdragon 845 and shoulder buttons is in the works. pic.twitter.com/m64KS9LTfk

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) September 2, 2018

In a tweet earlier today, he revealed that a new Red Magic device with a Snapdragon 845 is in the works. However, a new processor isn’t the only new thing. It will also have shoulder buttons.

There is no info on when the new phone will launch but Nubia will do well to launch it this year because doing so next year will just mean repeating the same pattern as this year’s model.

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No Pixel smartwatch(es) this year says Google

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 2, 2018

If you have been putting off purchasing a new smartwatch due to news of Google launching its own this year, you may have to reconsider your decision. A new report has revealed that Google will not be launching a Pixel-branded smartwatch(es) or any smartwatch at all.

The report comes from an exclusive interview between tech blog Tom’s Guide Caitlin McGarry and Google’s Director of Wear OS, Miles Barr. Quoting Mr. Barr when asked about Google releasing a Pixel watch “To think of a one-size-fits-all watch, I don’t think we’re there yet. Our focus is on our partners for now.”

Google says its working with partners instead of making its own watch and some of the results of the partnership is the presence of heart rate sensors and NFC chips in new smartwatches. Other ways Google is said to be partnering with its partners is in design improvement.

In the interview, Mr. Barr says a likely Pixel watch will be heavily reliant on the Google Assistant so as to “integrate AI and machine learning into the device, which is Google’s forte”. Google will roll out a new version of Wear OS soon and the Google Assistant is expected to be a big part of it.

Apart from that, Google is also considering ditching version numbers when it comes to Wear OS. So, rather than waiting a whole year for the big update that brings new features and improvements, updates will come much earlier and regularly. We don’t know if this will begin with the new update coming soon but don’t be surprised if it isn’t called Wear OS 3.0.

To further confirm that there will be no Pixel watch(es), Tom’s Guide contacted Google and a PR representative confirmed that the tech giant will not be releasing its own watch this year.

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OnePlus wants to open a brick and mortar store in Paris, France

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 2, 2018

OnePlus is still actively pushing its latest device, the OnePlus 6, but we know it is hard at work developing the OnePlus 6T which won’t launch until a few more months from now.

If you are a OnePlus fan that resides in France, you should not only be excited about the upcoming OnePlus 6T. OnePlus has revealed that it will open a brick and mortar store in Paris. This will be the first official OnePlus store in France.

News of a physical store shouldn’t be a surprise. As we have seen in recent times, phone manufacturers with an online-only business model have started opening physical stores too. Xiaomi is a prime example.

At the moment, OnePlus has a partnership with the French carrier, Bouygues, which sees about 20 retail stores selling the OnePlus 6.

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Huawei finally launches its first smart speaker AI Cube alongside a GPS Locator

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 1, 2018

Almost a month ago, Samsung decided to join Amazon, Google, and Apple in the smart speakers club by unveiling the Galaxy Home. Now, at IFA 2018, even Huawei has announced its first smart speaker: its name is AI Cube. Even though it was made by the world’s second largest Android smartphone manufacturer, unlike Google Home, this smart speaker is not powered by Google Assistant, but it counts on Amazon Alexa just like Echo speakers. Thanks to it, it will be able to listen to the user’s vocal commands to answer questions, control smart home appliances, stream music and much more, by basing on a library with over 50,000 skills.

The new Huawei AI Cube will also double as a 4G router as it supports a 4G SIM tray with a max download speed of 300 Mbps, as well as dual band Wi-Fi network with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. Despite all these features, the smart speaker does not renounce to the audio quality with its 400 ml sound cavity and the Histen tech providing virtual bass and adaptive gain control. According to the Chinese giant, it has high audio quality with deep bass and clear mid and high frequencies.

Alongside Huawei AI Cube, the company has also unveiled Huawei Locator, a small locator which relies on GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and Beidou signals to offer real-time geolocation of the user. This is very useful in case of emergencies and in places which are not reached by the telephone line. Further, it is fully waterproof thanks to the IP68 certification, so you can also bring it with you if you go swimming. It sports an SOS button which works while the locator is connected to a smartphone with a maximum distance of 10 meters. At the moment, there is still no info about pricing and availability of Huawei AI Cube and Locator.

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Palm ‘Pepito’ to be world’s smallest phone with smallest battery

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 1, 2018

Recent leaks and reports have confirmed multiple times that Palm is planning a comeback in the smartphones market. In case you don’t know, this manufacturer hasn’t released a phone since 2011. According to a fresh report on AnroidPolice, this will be the smallest phone in the world but also the one with the smallest battery. From what sources are suggesting, it will sport a 3.3-inch display showing images at an HD resolution and a battery with a capacity of just 800 mAh. Even though the display is very small and it has a low resolution (so it will not consume a lot of energy), with a such a small small battery we do not expect the upcoming Palm phone to have a long battery life, especially if we consider its rumored specs.

But we also have to admit that in this sized phone there isn’t any room left for inserting a big battery. According to rumors, the phone is actually in the works and it is codenamed Pepito. It will be equipped with a low-end chipset: the octa-core Snapdragon 435 by Qualcomm. Despite being an entry-level SoC, this chipset is perfectly able to run Android in its standard edition: indeed, from what leaks suggested, this phone will not run Android Go.

The chipset is expected to be paired with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, but reports do not exclude the arrival of different memory configuration. Unfortunately, there will not be a headphone jack on the Palm Pepito. The device is expected to be released in 2018 in at least two color variants: titanium and gold. It is speculated that it will be launched in the U.S. market through the known carrier Verizon, while there is no info about it coming to other markets at the moment.

READ MORE: Leaked photos of the upcoming Palm 2018 phone code-named “Pepito” hint at a smallish display

Would you get such a small phone with a tiny battery?

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Sharp Aquos D10 launched in Europe with Snapdragon 630

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 1, 2018

Sharp recently came back in the European smartphones market with the mid-rangers B10 and C10 and now, it has unveiled yet another midrange phone at IFA 2018 for the European market. We are talking about Sharp Aquos D10, the natural successor of the C10 which will be sold with a price tag of €399 in the old continent. The new handset is equipped with a classic LCD panel with a notch and a Full HD+ resolution.

According to the company the screen occupies the 91 percent of the front panel. Just like the front, the rear side is made of glass, and both are protected by Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, Sharp Aquos D10 has an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage expandable with a micro SD and with an expansion slot which doubles as dual SIM slot.

On the back cover, we can find a dual camera setup in a vertical configuration composed of a 12 MP primary sensor with 1.4 um pixels and a secondary telephoto lens with a 13 MP resolution. The front camera has a 16 MP resolution, the battery has a capacity of 2900 mAh and the operating system installed Android 8.0 Oreo customized by Sharp’s own user interface. The device will go on sale starting from this month.

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The BEST DEALS from Gearbest Treasure Hunt Festival!

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Linus

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Sep 1, 2018

Gearbest often has discounts on various products but the recent Treasure Hunt Festival is here to provide you the best deals so you can save your money. We decided to pick the best deals and share them with you.

The Xiaomi Mijia smartwatch has a minimal design and it may look like a regular watch. However, it packs quite a few smart features like a pedometer, message reminder and it can show caller’s ID, and other notifications from your phone. In addition, the watch is water-resistant and it has a battery standby time of 6 months.

Buy Xiaomi Mijia smartwatch for just $59.99

Xiaomi Redmi 6 is yet another budget phone from Xiaomi. The device costs about $150 but as usual to Xiaomi, it offers quite a lot of value for the price. The Xiaomi Redmi 6 ships with the Helio P22 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. Also, the phone has very good cameras and great battery life.

At the moment, you can buy the phone for just $155.99 which is a great deal considering the overall package you get.

Buy Xiaomi Redmi 6

Electric scooters have become very popular around the world and the best time to get great discounts on them is the end of summer.
The Xiaomi M365 Folding Electric Scooter is one of the most popular scooters and you can now get it for an incredibly low price of just $412.99.

Buy Xiaomi M365 Folding Electric Scooter

Each year or even more frequently the Chinese company OnePlus releases a new phone that sets a standard in its price category. The OnePlus 6 is the latest and probably the greatest offering the company has ever made and it now costs just $529.99 but it offers so many premium features of the phones that still cost $200, $300 or even $400 more.

In fact, Gearbest offers the 8GB RAM/128GB ROM model for the price of just $529.99 which is an incredible deal (the official retail price is $579.00 at the OnePlus store).

Buy OnePlus 6 8GB RAM/128GB ROM model

Gearbest has a lot more deals to offer and they update the deals page quite frequently, so make sure to check it out!

Check out Gearbest Treasure Hunt Festival

Get Up To 60% Off On BlitzWolf Branded Items On Banggood

By

Vinay Patel

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Sep 1, 2018

As part of its Anniversary Sale, BlitzWolf is offering up to a whopping 60% off on a wide selection of products on Banggood. In order to expedite the search process, all items have been divided into multiple categories. Here’s a brief glimpse of what each category has to offer.

The Snap Up section features the heavily discounted BWS4 50W Smart 6-Port High-Speed Desktop USB Charger Socket Outlet, the BW-TC3 3A USB Type-C Braided Charging Data Cable, which carries a 25% off.

Apart from that, the category contains the PowerStorm BW-PF2 10000mAh 18W QC3.0 Type-C Power Bank, which you can buy at a lowered price of just $15.99. Likewise, you can go for the BW-FWC3 5W Wireless Charger Charging Pad, which can be yours at a decreased price of just $6.99.

The next category is called New Arrival and it is brimming with headphones, a smart soundbar, a night light, charging data cable and all sorts of other electronic items. More importantly, these newly arrived products are presently available at a discounted price.

If you’re interested in saving more money apart from taking advantage of the discounts, you might want to take a look at the Hot Sale section. A few products included in this category are up for grabs at the reduced price, just like the rest of the above-mentioned categories.

In addition to that, you can avail an extra discount on products in this section by applying the coupon code BWcode. It is worth noting that this coupon is not valid for limited offer products.

Under the Flash Deals category, you can buy reliable cables for your Android or iOS-based devices at a slashed price. The section also features a slew of phone accessories such as the earphone, USB chargers and power banks and you can buy them at the discounted price.
Moreover, the Home Entertainment category encompasses a myriad of well-received items that you can now get at a lowered price. For instance, you can buy the BW-BR4 Bluetooth V5.0 aptX HD Music Receiver at a lowered price of just $39.99.

This is a noteworthy 11% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $44.99. You can head straight to this link to avail the discounts and if you’re interested in checking out the rest of the product before the promotion comes to an end.

Check Out BlitzWolf Anniversary Sale On Banggood

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