Vivo X23 official listing reveals design and 3 color variants

By

-

Aug 29, 2018

In the second half of the year, a new X-series Vivo phone incoming. Vivo X23 will be officially announced on September 6, but thanks to a listing on the official website of the company we can already see its design in all its splendor. From what has been shown on the official site, the handset will be released in at least three color variants: Phantom Purple, Magic Night and Phantom Red. The first is a gradient hue going from fuchsia to purple, the second is a blue hue and the third is a bright red color variant. Vivo X23 comes with an almost full borderless display with a waterdrop notch which only contains the front camera.

In detail, it will have a screen-to-body ratio superior to 90 percent (91.2 percent according to the website). Given that there is no space for a physical Home key like most of the actual bezel-less phones, the fingerprint reader will be embedded in the display like the previous models from the X-series. Alongside the bezel-less screen, the design of the handset is composed of a glass back and an aluminum frame. Besides the design and the three color variants, the official Vivo store also reveals the main specifications. In one of the images published on the official site, we can clearly see the presence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

The power key and the volume rocker are placed on the right side and there is also an additional key on the left side. On the top right corner of the rear camera, there are dual cameras in a vertical configuration with a LED flash under it. From what the latest leaks suggested, the camera should have resolutions of 12 and 5 MP and it should also be supported by AI. The display is expected to come with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ 1080p resolution. Under the hood, there should be a Snapdragon 670 SoC with up to 8 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. Check the source link below for all the images.

(Source, Via)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 is now AI-backed thanks to a new update

By

Michele Ingelido

-

Aug 29, 2018

Vocal assistants are getting smarter to perform complex actions on smartphones and many other hi-tech products. This is why artificial intelligence is becoming one of the most important priorities of smartphone manufacturers in order to release innovative and attractive products. Today, thanks to a new update, even the newly-released Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 is getting smarter.

The Chinese company has decided to update the new Android tablet with Xiao AI, its own AI-backed virtual assistant which can replace Google Assistant in several areas. Thanks to the new update, Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 can now support vocal commands to perform complex tasks only by hearing the voice of the user. You just need to pronounce a sentence to start video reproduction, music or story selection or even controlling smart home appliances.

Now, the tablet is even more useful and comfortable to use, and this is a very important update given that the Android tablets market is slowly declining as tablets are often considered useless devices. However, Xiao AI is currently a China-exclusive as it is not available in other languages. The new update rolling out on the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 is also fixing a camera issue and improving the camera stability.

Nokia 6.1 Plus hitting India tomorrow for Rs. 15,999

By

Michele Ingelido

-

Aug 29, 2018

After huge demand from the public, HMD Global released the global version of the Nokia X6 back in July to sell it worldwide and called it the Nokia 6.1 Plus. Now, it is finally the moment for the new mid-ranger to go on sale in the Indian peninsula. Until now, the handset was on pre-orders for about a week: tomorrow at 12 PM local time it will be officially available to purchase in India through the known online store Flipkart and the Indian version of Nokia official store. The price tag of the handset will be Rs. 15,999 which roughly translates into $226 or about €193.

It will be possible to grab the Nokia 6.1 Plus in three color variants on Flipkart: Black, Blue, and White, while there will be more colors on the official site. But there will be only one memory configuration available: the one with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, as the global version has only been launched in this configuration. Nokia 6.1 Plus is equipped with an elegant glass back and an aluminum frame. On the front panel, it has a bezel-less notched display with a 5.8-inch size, a 19:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.

Inside the device, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset with a max clock frequency of 1.8 GHz. The main camera is a dual sensor with 16 and 5 MP resolutions, f/2.0 and f/2.4 apertures respectively. The front camera has a 16 MP resolution as well and the same f/2.0 aperture as the primary rear sensor. At last, there is a battery with a capacity of 3060 mAh which can be charged quickly thanks to the Quick Charge 3.0 technology.

What do you think about Nokia 6.1 Plus? Will it cannibalize the sales of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and other SD636-powered devices in the Indian market?

Logitech G PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse is lag free and can last for up to 60 hours

By

Jed John Ikoba

-

Aug 29, 2018

Swiss mobile and computer accessories manufacturer Logitech has launched a new wireless gaming mouse dubbed Logitech G Pro. As the name implies, the model is a high-end mouse with features that supercede those of other existing models in the G series. The model that comes closest to the G Pro is the Logitech G903.

The new Logitech G PRO wireless gaming mouse’s design and size aren’t very much different from the G903’s. It has a medium to large size, 125mm long and symmetrical body design with bilateral side keys for left-handed users. The shape brings some level of balance and comfort for left-handed gamers. The back has a matte design which will prevent it from slipping but the friction won’t be so strong. The left and right buttons are separate from each other with a scroll wheel at the middle. The power indicator is located on the central axis between the scroll wheel and the logo.

The bottom surface of the Logitech G PRO has concentric circles. The power switch is on the right side of the sensor, and the DPI adjustment button is placed on the left side of the sensor. The DPI button is placed on the bottom to prevent accidental touch which often occurs when it is on the top.

For connectivity, the Logitech G Pro wireless mouse can also be used with a wired connection. It comes with a Micro USB interface cable with fixed slots on both sides to prevent the wire from falling off due to mouse movement. In fact, many peripheral manufacturers have similar designs, but the Logitech G PRO uses a standard Micro USB interface that is easy to recognize and the cable can also be used to charge the battery. Talking of battery, the wireless mouse packs a 500mAh battery which can last up to 48 hours in RGB mode and up to 60 hours when RGB is turned off.

The Logitech G Pro is currently sold in China for 899 yuan which is even 100 yuan cheaper than the G903.

Android 8.1 Oreo stable update rolling out to Redmi 5 Plus

By

Habeeb Onawole

-

Aug 29, 2018

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (or Redmi Note 5 for those who live in India) was released in December last year. When it launched, it came with Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box. Eight months later, Xiaomi has started rolling out a new update that brings Android 8.1 Oreo to the device.

The update comes exactly two months after the Redmi Note 5 Pro also received its own stable update. Apart from Android 8.1 Oreo features such as picture-in-picture mode and new emojis, the update also brings Face Unlock to the device and camera improvements. There is also an image search feature, a smart assistant, and performance enhancements.

The update is rolling out slowly, so if you have not yet received it, you should be patient. However, there is a link already available to download the recovery ROM if you don’t want to wait for the OTA. It is over 1GB in size.

Once you are done downloading, move the file to the root folder of the internal storage of your device. Open the Updater app and tap the three dots at the corner, select “choose update package” and select the downloaded file. Follow the instructions on the screen.

The Redmi 5 Plus has a 5.99-inch FHD+ screen. It is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor with 3GB/4Gb of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage. A single 12MP camera sits on the back of the device while a 5MP sensor with its own LED flash is positioned above the display.

Continue

Samsung Galaxy S9+ Android 9 Pie update could be very near, reveals fresh GFXBench listing

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

-

Aug 29, 2018

A fresh GFXBench listing of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ has surfaced today. What’s interesting about the listing is that the handset has been spotted with Android 9 Pie OS.

Google had released the retail edition of the Android 9.0 Pie update on Aug. 6. Some of the non-Google devices that were enrolled beta testing program of the Android 9 Pie OS such as Nokia 7 Plus, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S and Essential Phone have already received the new update. The upcoming Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones that are expected to go official on Oct. 9 will be the first phones to arrive with Android 9 Pie OS preinstalled. Now that the GFXBench listing of the Galaxy S9+ with Android Pie has surfaced today, it appears that Samsung could be testing the latest version of Android for it.

Samsung is known for heavily customized Android OS with its Samsung Experience UI. Since the benchmarking platform is unable to detect Samsung’s custom ROM, it is mentioned as “INVALID Android Samsung-ss Edition.” The South Korean has been always slow at rolling out OS updates.

The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are the first Samsung phones with Project Treble support that promises faster Android software updates. Hence, the Galaxy S9 duo could soon receive Android 9 Pie OS upgrade. Once the OS update arrives to these phones, the Note 9 could be next in line to get treated with the new OS update.

(source|via)

Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality Headset announced

By

Habeeb Onawole

-

Aug 29, 2018

IFA Berlin doesn’t officially start until August 31 but manufacturers are already at the event and have begun announcing products. Acer is one of the early starters and has announced a new Mixed Reality headset called the Acer OJO (pronounced as oho) 500.

The Acer OJO 500 is the first Mixed Reality headset and VR headset with a detachable design. Unlike other headsets, the OJO 500’s lens and head strap can be separated. This makes it easy to clean and comes in handy where one has to share it with multiple users. You also don’t have to completely remove the headset if you need to answer your phone or pause whatever you are doing to interact with the real world as the front can simply be raised up.

The headset has two types of head straps. There is a soft one that can be washed (limited number of times) and a hard one that is extra-padded. Irrespective of the one you get, the headset should fit comfortably.

To adjust the distance between the pupils and the screen, there is a wheel for doing that. There is also a special app, Acer IPD Meter, which works with the Acer IPD Indicator software to allow for greater control when adjusting the interpupillary distance (IPD).

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PDxDbnbnaE[/embedyt]

The Acer OJO 500 has two 2.89” LCD displays with a 2880 x 1440 resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Unlike Acer’s other MR headset, this one has a deep blue color.

It connects to a Mixed Reality PC via HDMI 2.0 while data is transmitted via USB 3.0. Acer says once it is connected, it downloads the required software and can be ready to use in just 10 minutes. There are two cameras in front for 6DoF so you can move in all directions, pitch, roll, and yaw. A 13ft HDMI cable is bundled with the headset to allow movement within a wider range. For audio, there are sound pipes for spatial audio or you can use the built-in headphones with the hard strap.

If you already own a Mixed Reality headset, you do not need to get the motion controllers but you may want to purchase the Windows 10 button touchpad or the grab button for interacting with digital objects.

Continue

Xiaomi launches the cheap 90 Points Suitcase 1A in two different sizes

By

Jed John Ikoba

-

Aug 29, 2018

Xiaomi has officially launched a new 90 Points suitcase which is already available on Xiaomi Mall. The suitcase is called 90 Points Suitcase 1A and comes in two different sizes both with very affordable price tags. There is a 20-inch model which is priced at 299 yuan (~$44) and a slightly bigger 26-inch version priced at 449 yuan (~$66).

The two models only differ in their sizes which is the reason for the two models adopting different price tag. Otherwise, the two models are manufactured using Germany Bayer PC material. It has a three-layer composite compression structure with wear-resistant surface, excellent resilience and is not easily deformed by force. The exterior is designed with tiny honeycomb-shaped polka dots which are scratch resistant. This is complemented by two-sided vertical strip-shaped concave and convex grooves which provide mechanical support to the structure. The suitcase also comes with four mute wheels that can rotate 360 degrees in all directions.

It also comes with TSA customs code lock but it is nothing like the fingerprint lock model which was announced a couple of days back. The custom lock can be opened using the multi-country TSA special key to open the suitcase for security checks without damaging the locks.

In addition, the 20-inch model has a 38L compartment with 5 large partitions while the 26-inch model has a massive 80L capacity and 4 large storage compartments. The suitcase is also fitted with a high-strength, thickened all-aluminium alloy rod handle with four levels of adjustments. The handle has a design that fits the palm easily. The ultra-cheap 90 points suitcase 1A comes in Grey, Black and Blue colours. The 90 Points Suitcase 1A 20-inch and 26-inch models are presently available on Mi Home.

Vivo V11 Pro full specs, renders spotted on official website before September 6 launch

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

-

Aug 29, 2018

Vivo V11 Pro will be debuting on Sept. 6 and the company has already added a dedicated webpage for it on its official website. It appears that the V11 Pro had momentarily appeared on the official online store of Vivo India through which its official renders and specs have been leaked. The official store listing is no longer available, but an Indian publication was able to capture all the required screenshots.

The Vivo V11 Pro will be the first V-series smartphone from the company to arrive with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The handset is equipped with Halo FullView display of 6.4-inches. The Super AMOLED display will carry support for Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 660 AIE SoC will be present inside the phone. The SoC will be accompanied by 6 GB of RAM. It will be coming with a native storage of 64 GB. The handset will be featuring a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

For photography, the V11 Pro will be equipped with 12-megapixel + 5-megpaixel dual pixel rear camera that will carry support for AI scene recognition. The small notch at the front side of the phone will be housing a 25-megapixel AI selfie camera. The front camera will also as face unlock and it is expected to function well in night by relying on AI. The 3,400mAh battery of the Vivo V11 Pro will carry support for dual-engine fast charging through microUSB, and not USB-C. It also equipped with 3.5mm audio jack.

The Vivo V11 and V11 Pro smartphones will be unveiled on Sept. 6. The only major difference between the two models could be that the V11 may feature a regular fingerprint scanner. The launch event for the Vivo V11 duo will be held at 12 PM on Sept. 6 in Mumbai. The pre-bookings of the smartphone will begin from the same date at 2 PM. There is no information available on the pricing of the V11 series. It is speculated that the V11 Pro may cost between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 30,000. Apart from Vivo’s official online store, the V11 and V11 Pro phones will be available for buying also through Amazon and Flipkart.

What do you think about the Vivo V11 and Vivo V11 Pro specifications and features? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

(source)

AGM X3 is official: world’s most powerful rugged smartphone, starts at ¥3499 (~$512)

By

Habeeb Onawole

-

Aug 29, 2018

Rugged smartphone manufacturer AGM has announced its latest smartphone, the AGM X3. Unlike other rugged smartphones, the AGM X3 packs similar specs as other 2018 flagships.

AGM X3 Design

Rugged smartphones are generally not good-looking which shouldn’t be surprising as looks are the last thing on the manufacturer’s mind. The AGM X3 tries to look good while maintaining its strength.

There are two versions of the phone – one with a curved anti-drop back cover and another with crocodile skin. AGM says they have been able to reduce the thickness of the device by 25% and the weight by 13.6% when compared to the previous model to make it more appealing.

AGM claims the X3 is the strongest rugged phone on the planet. It has a floating frame and has a three-proof design (waterproof, dustproof, and drop-proof from a height of 1.5m). It also has a MIL-STD-810G certification and can survive extreme low (-30°C) and high temperatures (60°C).

AGM X3 Specs

The X3 packs a 5.99-inch 18:9 display covered with Gorilla Glass 5. The display is said to have up to 500 nits of brightness. Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 845 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

There are two cameras on the back of the phone- a 12MP sensor paired with a 24MP sensor both with f/1.8 apertures. It also has a 20MP front-facing camera with AI optimization. A fingerprint scanner sits below the dual rear cameras.

The AGM X3 supports Wi-Fi 2×2 MIMO and dual-SIM dual-VoLTE. There is also Bluetooth 5.0 and a USB-C port. The phone has dual SIM support and uses a hybrid SIM tray which lets you use two SIM cards at once or a SIM card and MicroSD card. Under the hood is a 4,100mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging, though it comes bundled with a Quick Charge 3.0 adapter.

The phone has stereo speakers on the back supplied by JBL which are up to 98db loud – twice that of other smartphones. There is also a smart PA audio chip inside the device.

The AGM X3 runs X OS which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. No information was released about when it would be updated to Android 9 Pie.

Continue

Coolpad Cool Play 7C launched with 699 Yuan pricing; Pre-orders begin

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

-

Aug 29, 2018

Around a month ago, Coolpad had launched the Cool Play 7 smartphone with notched display in China. Today, it has introduced the all new Cool Play 7C smartphone with notch-less display design in the home country. The 7C handset that has arrived with a starting price of only 699 Yuan is now for pre-orders on Jingdong Mall.

Coolpad Cool Play 7C Specifications, Features and Pricing

The Cool Play 7C budget-friendly smartphone sports an impressive appeal as it features dual-curved tempered glass on its rear. The color variants of the Cool Play 7C include Diamond Black, Aurora Blue and Ruby Red. These color models reflect different color hues when viewed different angles. The handset measures 149.7 x 70.6 x 8.65mm and it weighs 171 grams.

The Cool Play 7C is fitted with a notch-less IPS LCD display of 5.5 inches that produces an aspect ratio of 18:9 and HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The MediaTek MT6750 chipset that features 1.5 GHz octa-core processor is present under its hood. The 32 GB and 64 GB storage variants of the Cool Play 7C respectively features 3 GB and 4 GB of RAM.

The frontside of the Cool Play 7C of the phone features a single snapper of 5-megapixel. Even though the rear side of the phone seems to feature a vertical dual camera setup, the JD listing of the phone states that it features a single rear camera of 8-megapixel. The handset receives power from 2,500mAh battery.

The Cool Play 7C is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo. The Chinese manufacturer has included its own AI voice assistant in the phone. The company claims that it is difficult to use the phone while driving, cooking or with stains on the hand. The voice assistant available on the 7C is smart enough to understand voice commands for searching, launching apps and making calls. There is a game mode on the phone too which provides distraction-free gaming experience. For security, it is equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock

The 32 GB and 64 GB storage editions of the Coolpad Cool Play 7C are respectively priced at 699 Yuan and 799 Yuan on JD.com. The retailer site will begin the official sales of the phone from Sept. 4 at 10 AM. There is no confirmation on whether the smartphone will be made available outside of the home country.

(source)

Huawei P20 series to get two new color variants on August 31 at IFA 2018

By

Jeet

-

Aug 29, 2018

Huawei has posted images on its Weibo account which suggests that the company is prepared to launch two new color variants of the Huawei P20 series smartphones. The text posted along with the image reveals that the launch will take place on 31st August, during the IFA 2018 in Berlin.

The Huawei P20 series is already available in two colors — Aurora and Sakura Pink. The images related to the upcoming two new colors suggest that the China-based manufacturer could introduce Purple and Pearl White colors on 31st August.

The Huawei P20 sports a 5.8-inch TFT LCD display with a screen resolution of 2244 x 1080 pixels and a pixel density of 428PPI, while the Huawei P20 Pro boasts a 6.1-inch AMOLED display that supports 2240 x 1080 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. Under the hood, both devices pack a powerful Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor along with a Mali-G72 MP12 GPU.

While the P20 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, the P20 Pro packs 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The Huawei P20 Pro is the first smartphone ever to feature a triple camera setup that includes a 40-megapixel RGB sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor, and a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor. The P20, on the other hand, houses a 20-megapixel and 12-megapixel dual camera setup.

On the front side, both smartphones come with a 24-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Further, both the devices are running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own EMUI custom interface. The P20 is powered by a 3,400mAh battery while the P20 Pro is fuelled by a bigger 4,000mAh battery.

Buy VOYO Vbook i3 Tablet PC For Just $314.99 On CooliCool

By

Vinay Patel

-

Aug 29, 2018

VOYO made its long-awaited VBook i3 available to the public earlier this year. Much to the delight of the Shenzhen-based computer products manufacturer, the tablet PC became an instant hit among tech buffs.

Taking its demand into consideration, VOYO is currently offering the power-packed VBook i3 tablet PC at a discounted price of just $314.99 on CooliCool. This is a noteworthy 21% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $399.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, the VBook i3 sports a mammoth 10.1 inches IPS, WUXGA screen with 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution. Housed in an eye-catching plastic body, the VOYO branded tablet PC weighs in at just 600g so you can carry it with you everywhere you go.

Moreover, it packs a powerful Intel Cherry Trail X5 Z8350 Quad Core processor, under the hood. The tablet PC offers 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable onboard storage.On the photography front, the VBook i3 tablet PC houses a 5-megapixel camera on the back. Up front, there’s a 2-megapixel front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

Furthermore, it runs on Windows 10 Home System operating system and is backed by a robust 5000mAh battery. It is crammed with other useful features such as Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, HDMI, and OTG.

You can follow this link to check out the rest of the specification and avail the discount, which will be valid only for the silver color version.

Get 21% Off On VOYO Vbook i3 Tablet PC

Buy I7S Wireless BT Earphones For Just $19.26 On Cafago

By

Vinay Patel

-

Aug 29, 2018

If you’re a gym junkie who loves listening to your favorite music while working out, you probably have tried using various wireless headphones. Regrettably, these devices oftentimes fail to meet your expectation despite the steep price tags they carry.

If you’re music lover looking for feature-laden wireless headphones that do not cost a fortune but packs an impressive array of features, look no further. The powerful I7S wireless BT earphones are ideal for listening to music even while on the go and it has gone up for sale bearing a discounted price on Cafago.

Equipped with remote control protocol and A2DP / AVRCP stereo audio transmission, the I7S wireless BT earphones offers powerful noise de-noising circuit. Moreover, its ultra lightweight design makes it easily portable while a wide selection of ear tips guarantees a perfect fit for any ear.

The 17S wireless headphones would normally set you back $21.73 on online stores, but you can now buy it a dropped price of just $19.26 on Cafago. This is a noteworthy 12% reduction in the device’s original asking price.

The discount will be valid for the black2 and white2 color versions of the headphones. There’s a 12% off on the black2 and a 23% off on the black_1 color version.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out more details and taking advantage of the discount. The sale for the white and white2 color versions was on the verge of wrapping up, while the promo for the black2 and the black_1 versions is slated to end in 16 days.

Get 12% Off On I7S Wireless BT Earphones

LG Q7 goes official in India but it may be coming too late

By

Jed John Ikoba

-

Aug 29, 2018

LG‘s fortune in the global smartphone market has not been as rosy lately as that of fellow South Korean phone maker and market leader Samsung. The company’s market share and profit margin have both continued to slump for the past successive quarters. That notwithstanding, the company continues to release new smartphones in the various category. The budget segment saw the launch of the LG Q7 alongside the Q7 Plus and Q7 Alpha. Roughly three months after, the Korean firm has launched the budget Q7 in India. The smartphone comes with an Rs. 15,990 price tag which is about $228. It will be available across retail outlets starting September 1.

The LG Q7 takes over from last year’s Q6 but this time it is fitted with a 5.5-inch FullVision Display with a resolution of 1080×2160 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek MT6750S chipset clocked at 1.5Ghz. The processor is paired with 3GB of RAM while there is 32GB of expandable storage onboard.

For photography, the Q7 packs a 13MP sensor with a large f2.2 aperture and PDAF while at the front, there is an 8MP sensor with an f1.9 aperture. Both the front and back cameras can record 1080p video. The Q7 crams a 3000mAh battery with Quick Charge under its hood and runs Android Oreo out of the box. The phone comes in two colours; Aurora Black and Moroccan Blue and will be available across retail outlets in India as from September 1 Rs. 15,990 (~$228). This price point put it in direct competition with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Nokia 6.1 Plus. We doubt if the Q7 will be able to edge them out because they come with a more powerful SoC and have gained solid footings since their launch. We must point out, though, that the Q7 has an awesome design going for it. LG may introduce the Q7 Plus with a similar design but having a Snapdragon 450 processor in the near future.

Honor 8X Max official images, specifications appear on VMall

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

-

Aug 29, 2018

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor will be announcing Honor 8X series which includes Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max smartphones on Sept. 5. The Honor 8X Max is now listed on VMall with all its specifications and official images.

The Honor 8X Max VMall listing reveals that the handset features a 7.12-inch display that supports FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels. The handset offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent thanks to its waterdrop display. Also, the massive display of the 8X Max has been certified by TUV Rheinland for eye protection. The rear side of the phone is made of glass with 3D design. It will be coming in colors like blue, black and red.

The product listing has no details on the chipset that powers the Honor 8X Max. It is speculated that it could be fueled by Snapdragon 660. The SoC of the phone is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 64 GB. The other variant of the phone includes 128 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM.

For more storage, it is equipped with a microSD card slot. The connectivity features that are available on the 8X Max include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack. The handset is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo that is preinstalled with EMUI 8.2. A fingerprint scanner is placed on the back panel of the phone. The handset carries support for 9V/2A charging and it can be also used for reverse charging other devices.

Apart from SoC, the product listing of Honor 8X Max lacks information on the battery and camera configuration. The TENAA listing of the phone has revealed that it will be arriving with a 4,900mAh battery, 16-megaipxel + 2-megapixel dual camera and 8-megapixel frontal shooter. +*The handset is now available for booking through VMall. Only the Magic Night Black and Charm Blue variants are currently available for booking. The smartphone offers Dolby Atmos surround sound output through its dual speakers.

The Honor 8X Max can booked by paying 99 Yuan in China. The final payment can be paid between Sept. 5 and Sept. 7 after which its shipments may begin. The listing does not contain any information on its pricing. The aforementioned specifications suggest that it will be a worthy competitor for the Xiaomi Mi Max 3.

Do you think that it will be a better phone than Mi Max 3? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

(source)

Xiaomi’s Mr Bond M1 Smart Clothes Dryer goes on sale for 1099 yuan (~$161)

By

Jed John Ikoba

-

Aug 29, 2018

The Mr Bond M1 Smart Dryer was launched under crowdfunding on Xiaomi Youpin at the beginning of last month. The product comes in two variants, the M1 and M1 Pro Smart Dryer. While the M1 Smart Dryer is priced at 899 yuan (~$136), the M1 Pro model had a crowdfunding price of 1299 yuan (~$196). The good news is the amazing product are now on open sale on Xiaomi Youpin albeit, at slightly higher price tags. Currently, the Mr Bond M1 Smart Clothes Dryer has a 1099 yuan (~$161) price tag while the M1 Pro retails for 1,499 yuan ($220).

The Mr Bond M1 Smart Dryer comes with a spectacular design which is its biggest selling point. The design allows t to be used even if you live in a compact apartment where there isn’t much space. The Xiaomi clothe dryer is built to be attached to the ceiling of your apartment and measures 1690 x 496 x 156 mm when fully extended sideways. If the gadget is folded, it adopts a dimension of 1000 x 316 x 73 mm. As noted earlier, it is available in two variants dubbed Mr Bond M1 and Mr Bond M1 Pro Smart dryer and the difference lies in the presence of an electric heating filament and fans that blow hot air to your laundry to dry them faster. This feature is absent in the M1 model.

Both models come with a machine operated mechanical lift which is operated via a button switch that controls the extension or distention of the rack and dryer from the ceiling mount. The lift can be extended downwards up to 1200mm at the press of a button while the dryer on the M1 Pro can be extended by hand up to 940mm. The dryer can hold clothes with a maximum weight of 30kg. Both models come with LED lighting designed in such a way that stacking clothes on the rack does obstruct the view. The product is a smart gadget as it can be controlled directly from a smartphone via the Mi Home app.

We don’t have any idea if Xiaomi plans to launch this product for the global market but we doubt if that will happen anytime soon. At best, interested buyers from outside China will have to shell out the premium price tag such products carry when offered on third-party retailers like GearBest, Banggood etc. For those in China, the Mr Bond M1 Smart Clothes Dryer and M1 Pro are presently available to buy on the Xiaomi Youpin website.

Samsung Galaxy S8+ gets yet another price cut in India, now available for Rs. 39,990 ($568)

By

Jeet

-

Aug 29, 2018

Samsung has launched its flagship smartphones under Galaxy S-series and Galaxy Note-series in India, which are the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9. With this, the company has now announced a price cut of whooping Rs. 12,000 for Galaxy S8+, bringing down the phone’s price to Rs. 39,990, roughly $568.

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ was first launched in India in April last year, for a price of Rs. 64,990 (approximately $922). Later, the phone received a price cut which brought down the phone’s pricing to Rs. 58,990. This was followed by another price cut, which made the phone available for Rs. 53,990.

With the latest price cut, the Galaxy S8+ now costs Rs. 39,990 in India. The phone is now available for purchase across retail stores in India with the new pricing. The new pricing should soon be effective for Samsung’s online shop as well as other online retailers.

To remind you of the phone’s specifications, the device comes with a 6.2-inch Quad HD display with 2960 x 1440 pixels screen resolution and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the company’s own Exynos 8895 processor coupled with Mali-G71 MP20 GPU. It includes 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and 6GB RAM model comes with 128GB internal storage.

On the camera front, there’s a 12-megapixel primary camera with f/1.7 aperture and a front camera with an 8-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture. The smartphone is backed by a 3500mAh battery and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system with Samsung Experience UI on top.

(Source)

Preorder BlitzWolf BW-LT9 Color Night Light For Just $9.99 On Banggood

By

Vinay Patel

-

Aug 29, 2018

The right lighting can create a warm, cozy and homely environment, making you feel relaxed and energetic. Sporting a gentle and elegant appearance, the BW-LT9 Color Night Light Touch Lamp from BlitzWolf can serve this purpose without emptying your pocket.

The BlitzWolf BW-LT9 is currently up for preorder bearing a discounted price tag of just $7.99 on Banggood. This is a significant reduction in the touch switch color night light’s original selling price.

Regrettably, the aforesaid discount is limited only to the first 200 pieces. The next 500 pieces, on the other hand, will be sold for $9.99, while the remaining pieces will set you back $11.99.

The BlitzWolf BW-LT9 is quite a bargain at this price, given that it boasts an impressive array of features. It uses a 4000K color temperature to provide comfortable, non-dazzling light and protects your eyes by reducing eye fatigue.

With its ability to switch between white and colored mode, the BW-LT9 is perfect for creating standard lighting and an appealing colored ambiance. On top of that, this BlitzWolf-branded color night light adopts a smart light mode that automatically reduces brightness as battery level drops.

When the light is in white light mode, you can switch it to the color cycle mode simply by long touching the top of the night light. You can tap the top to select your favorite light color and tap again to return to the color cycle mode. Long touching the top will take you back to white light mode.

Despite its compact form factor, the BlitzWolf BW-LT9 is quite sturdy and durable. It is housed in a robust plastic body which is not only heat resistant but also anti-corrosive and flame retardant.

You can follow this link in order to take advantage of the discount and check out the rest of the features of the BlitzWolf BW-LT9 color night light touch lamp.

Get A Significant Discount On BlitzWolf BW-LT9 Color Night Light

Alleged Redmi Note 6, Note 6 Pro variants approved by CMIIT, FCC, NCC and EEC

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

-

Aug 29, 2018

Few months ago, Xiaomi had introduced Redmi 6 series of smartphones such as Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro in China. With few months remaining in this year, Xiaomi fans are eagerly waiting for the successor for the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note5 Pro. Well-known tipster Roland Quandt has recently claimed Redmi Note 6 Pro is coming which indicates that the Redmi Note 6 will also alongside it.

Rumors have it that model numbers M1806E7TC, M1806E7TE, M1806E7TG, M1806E7TH, M1806E7TI, M1806E7TS and M1806E7TT are the variants of the phones that belong to the Redmi Note 6 series. Among these models like M1806E7TC, M1806E7TE, M1806E7TS and M1806E7T have already received certification from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT) in the recent past.

Also, model numbers M1806E7TG and M1806E7TH have gained approval from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. and National Communications Commission (NCC) in Taiwan. It is speculated that these two could end up as Redmi Note 6 and Note 6 Pro. There is a fresh listing for M1806E7TH model on the website of Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Russia. In May, the same bodied had certified Redmi Note 6 models such as Redmi Note 6, Note 6a, Note 6a Prime and Redmi Note 6 Pro.

Apart from the information that has been shared by Quandt, there are no other details available on Redmi Note 6 and Note 6 Pro smartphones. According to Quandt, the Redmi Note 6 Pro would be coming in 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM variants in Europe. These variants are expected to be priced between 200 euros and 250 euros in Europe. It may arrive in colors like Gold, Blue and Black. Since the Pro variant of the Redmi Note 5 came in 6 GB RAM option, there is a possibility that the Note 6 Pro would be also coming in 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM variant.

There is no information available on the launch date of the Redmi Note 6 series. The Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro were unleashed in February this year. However, their successor editions may go official by the end of 2018.