Poco F1 Flash Sale today In India at 12:00 PM, Armoured Edition to also go on Sale

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Sep 5, 2018

Later today, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor will be announcing Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer is also expected to announce Honor Band 4 fitness tracker at the same event. The smartband is now listed on AliExpress with a price tag of $39. The pricing seems to be true as the Honor Band 3 costs around $35. The early listing of the Band 4 also contains many official images. Honor’s upcoming fitness tracker has also bagged approved from the Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. through which some of its key features have been revealed.

The AliExpress listing of the Honor Band 4 does not contain any accurate information on its specifications. Even though listing shows the device in two color variants such as Black/Red and Gray/Green, the other official images show the band in multiple colors like Blue/Black, Pink/Black and Yellow/Black.

The Honor Band 4’s FCC listing has revealed that it has a model number of CRS-B19 and it is based on Lite OS which is Huawei’s homebrewed operating system for powering IoT devices. The device can be paired to a smartphone through Bluetooth.

The Honor Band 4 will be arriving with a large AMOLED screen, but the exact size is not known. Some of the health-centric features that are available on the Band 4 are real-time heart monitor, sleep tracker, water-resistance of up to 50 meters with swim stroke and pool swimming recognition. It also tracks multiple sports activities.

The smart notification feature shows alerts for calls, messages and alarm on the fitness band. The 100mAh battery of the Band 4 promises up to 14 days of battery life on normal usage. These features suggest that Honor has prepped up a very good rival for the Mi Band 3 fitness tracker that was launched by Xiaomi in May. As of this writing, the pricing of the Band 4 is under the wraps. There is a possibility that the company may price it competitively to take on the Mi Band 3.

Read More: Honor Band 4 spotted on the hands of Honor’s George Zhao

The Honor 8X and 8X Max are rumored to arrive with respective screens of 6.5 inches and 7.12 inches. They are also expected to respectively feature 3,650mAh battery and 4,900mAh battery. The Snapdragon 660 SoC is expected to power both phones. Both devices are expected to be available with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage.

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Buy Portable Mini Super Bass BT Speaker For Just $6.79 ON TomTop

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 5, 2018

Bluetooth speakers continue to garner huge popularity among tech buffs as it allows the user to wirelessly connect to a smartphone, tablet and a slew of other devices. More importantly, a Bluetooth speaker lets you enjoy your favorite music regardless of where you are.

While the market is brimming with a wide selection of Bluetooth speakers, we’ll shed light on the Portable Mini Super Bass BT Speaker which is currently available at a lowered price on TomTop. This multi-functional speaker boasts numerous modes including BT mode, TF card mode, Line in mode.

Furthermore, its compact size makes it highly portable and perfect for personal usage, picnic, outdoor BBQ or indoor party. The speaker can connect with other Bluetooth equipped devices within 10 meters and it adopts A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) function to support BT devices.
Thankfully, you can now buy this feature-laden Portable Mini Super Bass BT Speaker at a lowered price of just $6.79 on TomTop. This is a noteworthy 44% off on the speaker’s original asking price of $11.99.

This is a limited offer which will be valid for the silver, black, pink and the golden color versions of the Portable Mini Super Bass BT Speaker. While the sale is slated to run for 25 more days, there were only a few pieces of each color version left for the Flash Sale price.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, follow this link without wasting time.

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LG Q9 hands-on image leaked to reveal design

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Sep 5, 2018

The LG Q9 is an upcoming smartphone from LG. Some of the key specs of the phone have just surfaced hours ago. Now, a leaked hands-on image of the LG Q9 has surfaced to reveal its design.

The below image shows that the alleged the LG Q9 will be arriving with a notch-less screen that may offer an aspect ratio of 18:9. The appearance of the phone is quite similar to the LG Q Stylus series of smartphones from the company. The top and bottom bezels of the smartphone are thick, and the LG skin can be seen on its display. The handset may feature an IP68 rated and MIL-STD-810G complaint chassis like the predecessor LG Q8 smartphone.

There is no information available on the display size of the phone. Like its predecessor, the Q9 could be equipped with a 6.2-inch IPS LCD screen that may carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It is speculated to be fueled by Snapdragon 660 chipset that includes an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.2 GHz.

The LG Q9 is expected to arrive in storage choices such as 32 GB and 64 GB. Both models are tipped to feature 4 GB of RAM. The handset could be packed with a 3,550mAh battery. It will be running on Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The camera configuration of the Q9 is not available yet. The Q9 is likely to hit the Indian market with a pricing of around Rs. 20,000.

Read More: LG Candy is a sub-$100 phone that doesn’t live up to its name

As of this writing, there is no information available on the launch date of the LG Q9. However, since the Q8 was made official in September last year, it is likely that the Q9 may debut later in this month.

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Buy Oclean Air Electrical Toothbrush For Just $39.99 On GearBest; Win Free Gifts!

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 5, 2018

It’s no secret that brushing your teeth is extremely important for good oral care. While both electric and manual toothbrushes are effective when it comes to removing oral plaque that leads to decay, the vibration generated by an electric toothbrush constitute relatively more micro-movements while brushing your teeth.

If you’ve been looking for a high-end electrical toothbrush that doesn’t cost a bomb, you’ve come to the right place. As part of its latest Flash Sale, GearBest is offering the Oclean Air electrical toothbrush at a discounted price.

The light-and-compact variant of the design award-winning, Oclean One rechargeable automatic sonic toothbrush, the Oclean Air operates using the same patented customizable brushing plans app as its predecessors – the Oclean One and SE models.

While it would normally set you back $49.99 on online stores, the Oclean Air electrical toothbrush is currently up for grabs at a dropped price of just $39.99. This is a noteworthy 20% reduction in the item’s original asking price.

Apart from taking advantage of the discount, you can get a chance to win a free gift product when you buy the Oclean Air electrical toothbrush on GearBest. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the opportunity to win free gift will be on the first come, first served basis considering there’s a limited number of gifts.

Apart from that, new customers will be eligible to avail an additional PayPal discount wherein the buyer can get $5 off if his/her grand total exceeds $50. The discount will be limited to the first 500 orders daily. It is also worth noting that the promotion is slated to end in just 4 days so if you’re interested in getting the discount, just follow this link without wasting time.

Note that the Flash Sale price will be limited to the remaining 316 pieces only. The discount will be valid for the white color version of the Oclean Air toothbrush.

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Moto G6 Plus to launch in India on September 10

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Sep 5, 2018

Lenovo-owned Motorola has only launched Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play smartphones in India. Through its official Motorola India Twitter handle, the company has now confirmed that the Moto G6 Plus smartphone which is the third member of the Moto G6 family will be debuting in India on Sept. 10.

Through a launch event in April, Motorola Brazil had already introduced Moto G6, Moto G6 Play and Moto G6 Plus handsets. After announcing the G6 and G6 Play in June in India, the company is all set to debut the G6 Plus in the coming week. The arrival of the smartphone was first teased in the previous month and today comes the official confirmation on its launch date.

The new #motog6plus is set to arrive on 10th September and is built to give you more with every feature!
Which one are you most excited about? Take a screenshot and share it with us! #BuiltForMore pic.twitter.com/HyoigsRBv3

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) September 4, 2018

The Moto G6 Plus features a 5.93-inch IPS LCD Max Vision display that supports 18:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 630 chipset is present under the hood of the phone. The phone was launched in Brazil in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. Both variants feature 64 GB of internal storage and there is a microSD card slot for additional storage. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. It draws power from 3,200mAh battery which carries support for Turbo charging.

The back panel of the Moto G6 Plus is equipped with a dual camera setup. It has a f/1.7 aperture 12-megapixel primary sensor enabled with Dual Autofocus Pixel technology which is coupled with 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The “M” logo on the rear shell is embedded with a fingerprint sensor..

Read More: Motorola P30 Note goes official in China with notched display, ZUI 4.0 and 1,999 Yuan (~$292) pricing

The other features of the Moto G6 Plus are 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. The handset measures 160 x 75.5 x 8 and it weighs 167 grams. It comes with P2i water-repellant nano coating that protects it from water splashes. Its color variants are Deep Indigo and Nimbus.

There is no information available on the pricing of the Moto G6 Plus for India. The 3 GB and 4 GB RAM variants of the Moto G6 are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$196) and Rs. 15,999 (~$224) whereas the Moto G6 Play is priced at Rs. 11,999 (~$168). Probably, the G6 Plus may hit India with a starting price of Rs. 16,999 (~$238).

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth, Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition tipped to debut soon

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Sep 5, 2018

Fresh information reveals that Xiaomi will be announcing two new phones later this month. A tipster from India has claimed that these new phones could be called Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. Hence, it appears that the company could be planning to extend the Mi 8 family by introducing the aforementioned phones.

Very less information is available on the specifications of these phones. It has been revealed that the Mi 8 Youth will be coming in variants such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. It may arrive in colors like Space Gray, Gold and Blue.

The Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition is expected to be available in models such as 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. It could be unveiled in Black and Gold options.

Xiaomi has recently launched the Poco sub-brand by announcing the Poco F1 smartphone. During the launch event of the Poco F1, the company did not list it among the markets that were supposed to receive the handset. Rumors have it that the very same handset may arrive with a different name in China. It could be either called Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth or Mi 8C. Probably, this phone may carry a price tag of around $300.

The Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition could be the very same Xiaomi Mi 8 flagship smartphone that was announced in May. The only major difference between the two phones could be that the display of the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition could be embedded with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi is yet to confirm on the existence of the Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. After unveiling these phones later this month, the Chinese manufacturer will be debuting the Mi MIX 3 smartphone in October. There is no information available on the specifications of the Mi MIX 3. However, recent reports have revealed that it will be equipped be arriving with a slider design, in-display fingerprint scanner and 3D facial scanner.

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Avail Unmissable Deals, Free Orders And Huge Discounts On Various Products On Banggood

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Sep 5, 2018

Banggood’s 12th Anniversary Party is packed with unmissable deals and big discounts on a wide selection of well-received products that have been separated into different categories. Moreover, the Chinese online store is giving buyers an opportunity to win free orders.

The first section dubbed, ‘Top 10 Sellers’ features the well-received Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone, Eachine US65 UK65 65mm Whoop FPV Racing Drone, the Zeblaze VIBE 3 HR and a slew of other popular products that you can buy at a discounted price. It is worth noting that the discounts will be valid for limited pieces only.

Apart from taking advantage of the discounts, you can win free orders daily. The Free Order Campaign is slated to run from September 5^th to September 7th, and there will be 200 free orders up for grabs every day from 10:00-10:00 (24hours).

Note that your order should be placed and confirmed from September 5th-7th to be considered valid. Winners will receive instructions on how to claim their prize via email.
The Electronic Tools category is where you can find all sorts of useful gadgets carrying considerably lowered price tags. For instance, you can get a 37% off on the Xiaomi Mijia Wiha 24 in 1 Multi-purpose Precision Screwdriver Set Aluminium S2 Steel Repair Tools, which normally sells for $45.99.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the wiha screwdrivers kits at a lowered price of just $28.99. The sale was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Including a slew of appliances that come in handy in day to day life, the Smart Device section is where you can buy top-end smartphones like the Mi 8 from Xiaomi, the Hi9 Air tablet from CHUWI, Xiaomi’s Notebook Pro laptop at a heavily discounted price. The category also comprises the Xiaomi New 10000mAh Power Bank 2, MantisTek VM1 1600DPI Adjustable 6 Buttons and other useful tools.

If you’re an adventure junkie or someone who loves toys, head straight to the next category dubbed ‘Toys & Outdoor’. In addition to the Eachine Tyro99 Racing RC Drone, you can find numerous awe-inspiring products like the XANES W1 Smart Bracelet Wristband in this section.

Likewise, the Featured Sale and Home & Fashion categories are brimming with various discounted items that would normally burn a hole in your pocket. If you’re interested in checking out more details and take advantage of the discount, just head straight to this link without wasting time.

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Xiaomi’s Poco F1 Armoured Edition and other models will go on sale Sept. 5

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Sep 4, 2018

Xiaomi has announced via the Poco India Twitter handle that the Poco F1 Armoured edition will go on its first sale in India tomorrow (September 5). The tweet also announces that the Poco F1 will go on its second sale tomorrow. This is coming after a highly successful maiden sales where the company recorded tremendous success, including selling units worth Rs. 2 billion ($28million) in less than five minutes.

The success recorded during the sales was without the high-end Armoured edition. The edition looks like a popular one and could drive the sales of the Pocophone F1 even higher. As a reminder, the Poco F1 Armoured edition has its back panel made out of Kevlar aramid fibre, a highly durable material that is used for making of bulletproof vests. The high-end model comes with 8GB of RAM paired with 256GB of internal storage. The model will sell for Rs. 29,999 ($419) which is still an amazingly cheap price tag for a flagship. The Armoured edition will be available alongside other variants via Flipkart and Mi.com.

Second sale coming right up! #POCOF1 and POCO F1 #ArmouredEdition go on sale tomorrow at 12 noon on https://t.co/DREiXV90LG and @Flipkart. Get your #MasterOfSpeed starting ₹20,999.

Register for the sale now: https://t.co/CLYGWKW8y0 pic.twitter.com/krZBdn9W8k

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) September 4, 2018

The Poco F1 ticks all the boxes to emerge as a complete flagship except that its price tag betrays that classification. This has been the key feature of OnePlus models but the F1 floors the OnePlus 6 in term of pricing. The device packs 6.18-inch display and is powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset with LiquidCool Technology.

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Xiaomi to release a sub-$300 high-end phone later this month

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Sep 4, 2018

The POCOPHONE F1 can be said to be the king of the flagship killers with its low price and amazing specs. However, it appears Xiaomi is preparing to launch another affordable flagship.

The info comes from a Weibo user who says the device will launch in mid-September. He adds that the device isn’t the Mi MIX 3 but might be Xiaomi’s return its popular ¥1999 pricing which roughly converts to $292/€250.

Xiaomi hasn’t launched a flagship with a ¥1999 price tag in the last couple of years due to the increase in the cost of components. The name of the device is not known but it is expected to be a high-end phone. There are guesses it may actually even be the POCO F1 launching in Xiaomi’s home country but with a lesser price tag.

The POCO F1 has a 6.18” LCD screen with a notch. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There are dual cameras on the back of the device and a single front-facing camera while a 4,000mAh battery powers it.

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Leaked image shows Nokia phone with five cameras

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Sep 4, 2018

Do you remember the rumored Nokia phone with a quintuple camera lens? A live photo of the phone just popped up online.

The image was originally shared on Baidu but has now been taken down. It shows the phone with a total of six holes on the back, one of which appears to be the LED flash judging by the large white circle inside. We believe the other five holes are holding camera sensors.

Three of the remaining holes are lined up in a straight line while the other two flank them on each side. There is even the word “ZEISS” printed between the first and second holes. There is also Nokia’s logo in the middle and android one printed at the bottom.

There is no picture of the front but we want to believe that is where the fingerprint scanner is, seeing as there is none at the back. We also believe it has a full-screen display.

READ MORE: Nokia 6.1 Plus sold out in three minutes on Flipkart during its first India sales
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Sony Xperia XZ3 Taiwanese version comes with 6 GB RAM

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 4, 2018

Sony Xperia XZ3 was unveiled a few days ago at IFA 2018 in Berlin and it is already considered the smartphone with the best display ever by the public. Now, the official page of the handset has popped up on the Taiwanese website of the company, revealing that the handset will be slightly different in Taiwan compared with the other markets. While the global version was launched with 4 GB of RAM, the version which will be sold in Taiwan will sport 6 GB of RAM and it will obviously provide a better multi-tasking experience. At the moment, it is still unclear whether or not Sony Xperia XZ3 will be launched in a 6 GB RAM configuration even in other markets.

This is not even the first time we are hearing about a 6 GB version of the flagship for the Taiwanese market: some reports from local media have already confirmed it before. Very weird, especially if we think that the company did not mention a 6 GB RAM configuration during the official event held at IFA 2018 at the end of August. If we exclude the 6 GB of RAM, the rest of the specs of the upcoming flagship remain exactly the same as the variant unveiled in Berlin.

Sony Xperia XZ3 will offer the first P-OLED display ever seen on a Sony device, with a size of 6 inches and a Quad HD+ resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels, as well as an 18:9 aspect ratio without notch. The 6 GB RAM will be paired with an octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset by Qualcomm clocked at 2.8 GHz and 64 GB of UFS internal storage. The main camera of Sony Xperia XZ3 is a single sensor with a 19 MP resolution, laser autofocus, and predictive PDAF, while the front camera has a 13 MP resolution. At last, there is a 3300 mAh battery and Android Pie out of the box.

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LG Q9 with Snapdragon 660 tipped to launch this year

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 4, 2018

The V40 may not be the only interesting device from LG that will launch before the end of the year. According to a leakster identified by the nickname MadSimar on Twitter, the Korean giant is working on another device which will be an upper-midrange phone. The tipster has shared some of the main specs of the handset and if we exclude flagships from the G series, this one seems definitely the most interesting LG phone of the year. However, at least from the info shared by the leakster, this device will be a step backward in terms of performance if we compare it with its predecessor LG Q8.

Indeed, LG Q9 is tipped to come with an octa-core Snapdragon 660 chipset by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz, instead of the Snapdragon 820 found on the Q8. The chipset will be paired with 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of internal storage depending on the variant you will choose to buy. On the other hand, this device will be equipped with a larger battery which should attract a higher amount of potential buyers. The battery is expected to come with a capacity of 3550 mAh. MadSimar also said that the device will be launched with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

LG Q9 Specs
SDM 660
4GB+32GB+64GB
Android 8.1
3550Mah#LGQ9 #LG

— MadSimar (@Hackersimar) September 3, 2018

We do not know anything about the display size, but given the specs, we believe it will have at least a 5.5-inch screen. Further, we expect it to come with a dual camera setup just like its predecessor, with a secondary wide-angle sensor. Unfortunately, no info has been disclosed about the launch date and the possible pricing of this phone. The Q8 came with a small secondary display above the primary one and Hi-Fi DAC, so you can also expect the LG Q9 to come up with another innovative or unique feature.

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Honor 8X Max stunning camera samples shot from movies teased

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Sep 4, 2018

It is no longer news that the Honor 8X Max will be unveiled tomorrow alongside the Honor 8X. We don’t really know so much of what to expect but the various teasers have confirmed that the 8X Max will have a phablet-sized notch display. The specs of the device also hold some prospect, including the camera aspect. Honor’s president George Zhao has shared a couple of camera samples which he claimed were shot using the Honor 8X Max rear camera.

The camera samples are pretty impressive, as they come in vivid clarity. More interesting is the disclosure that the pictures were shot right from three different movies. Zhao did not reveal the names of the movies but promised to reveal more detailed proofs tomorrow, perhaps during the launch event. Read More: Honor 8X Max official images, specifications appear on VMall

Basically, the teaser points to the Honor 8X Max ability to shoot good movies in addition to being used for viewing movies because of its expansive display screen. The Honor 8X Max is expected to feature a 7.12-inch display with a resolution of 2244x1080pixels. The device will also pack a 16MP+2MP dual camera setup at the rear while there will be an 8MP selfie camera up at the front. The device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset which brings AI capabilities to the model. The model will be available in three colours; Enchanting Red, Enchanting Blue and Magic Night Black.

Photos of OnePlus 6T’ retail box show it has a water-drop notch and in-display fingerprint scanner

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Sep 4, 2018

The OnePlus 6T is already in development and while it may not launch until November, pictures of its retail box have surfaced. The photos also confirm some of the specs of the phone.

A New Notch

The OnePlus 6T will come with a notch like the OnePlus 6 but it won’t be a wide one. Instead, it will be the new water-drop style notch that is fast becoming the rave. Housed with the notch is a front-facing camera. We won’t be surprised if it is the same one in the One Plus 6. Above the notch is a slit for the earpiece.

In-Display Fingerprint Scanner

When OnePlus made the switch to an 18:9 display, it was forced to move the fingerprint scanner to the back of the device. If the position of the fingerprint scanner is one of the reasons why you don’t like the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 6, then you may want to consider the OnePlus 6T.

Based on what’s on the retail box, it appears the fingerprint scanner is moving back to the front. However, it won’t be in the same position as that of the OnePlus 5. Instead, it will be under the display. Yes, an in-display fingerprint scanner. We do hope the scanner on the OP6T is fast seeing as OnePlus is going with the speed marketing.

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The retail box is a bit different. It has a sort of marble-like appearance and not plain white like that of previous OnePlus’ devices. There is a large 6 written in front and a OnePlus logo at the top. On the left side is the name of the phone (OnePlus 6T) and on the right is an inscription that reads “Unlock The Speed”.

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Sharp 801SH flagship phone with notched OLED panel seen at IFA

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Sep 4, 2018

In the last couple of months, Sharp has released three new smartphones in Europe – they are the Aquos B10, Aquos C10, and the recently announced Aquos D10. However, all three phones are mid-rangers. There is a possibility it has a special flagship phone for Europe coming soon which is different from the Aquos R2 it launched in Japan earlier this year. The phone was seen at IFA 2018 and there are rumors it may even launch next week in Japan before heading back to Europe.

The Sharp phone whose model number is 801SH is codenamed “Johnny”. It has a 6.2-inch flexible OLED display with a 3120 x 1440 resolution. There is a wide notch at the top but sadly doesn’t house more than a front-facing camera and the usual sensors. This is a bit disappointing as all that space could have housed an advanced face unlock system.

The Sharp 801SH is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Unlike the Aquos R2 which has dual rear cameras, this Sharp flagship has just a single camera on the rear. It is a 23MP sensor and it sits in the middle of the device. There is a fingerprint sensor below the camera setup.

The battery capacity of the phone isn’t known and so also is the pixel count of the front-facing camera. One thing that is known though is that the phone is running Android 9 Pie.

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Honor Band 4 spotted on the hands of Honor’s George Zhao

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Sep 4, 2018

Huawei’s Honor brand is expected to hold a conference tomorrow where the Honor 8X and 8X Max will be unveiled. Apart from the Honor 8X models, the brand is expected to go official with the Honor Band 4. The Band 4 is the fourth in the series and will be an upgrade over last year’s Band 3. Apart from renders and teaser posters, we are yet to see the Band 4 live photo but that seems to have changed.

Honor’s President George Zhao was pictured during a media interview at the recently concluded IFA exhibition and on his wrist is a smart band suspected to be the Band 4. The Band 4 looks very similar to the ones we had seen on Honor’s teasers. The major highlight of the new smart band which will surely set it apart from its contemporaries is that it has a coloured screen. The color of the screen makes it easy to check out the parameters such as time, heart rate monitor even under the sun. This solves the issue of the screen content unable to be seen clearly under the sun.

Previous teasers had shown that the Honor Band 4 will come in two variants – a regular wearable version like a regular smartband and a second variant called the Honor Band 4 Running Edition that suggests it can be attached to your running shoes. A second teaser also revealed some of the features the new smart band will have such as NFC, sleep tracking, ability to track swimming and running activities. It will also serve as a shutter button when taking pictures with your phone.

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Samsung’s foldable smartphone is coming this year, will lead to increase in demand for flexible OLED displays

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Sep 4, 2018

The last we heard about Samsung’s foldable smartphone is that the device will launch in early 2019. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. The CEO of the Korean giant’s mobile division, DJ Koh, has revealed that we are getting it this year.

The device is expected to double as a phone and a tablet but Samsung doesn’t want to stop there. Mr. Koh says they are working on providing an experience different from what you get from a tablet when the device is unfolded. The experience has to be different so that consumers can buy it rather than purchase a regular tablet.

But even unfolded, what kind of benefit does that give compared to the tablet? If the unfolded experience is the same as the tablet, why would they (consumers) buy it? So every device, every feature, every innovation should have a meaningful message to our end customer. So when the end customer uses it, (they think) ‘wow, this is the reason Samsung made it’.”-DJ Koh, CEO, Samsung Mobile

Speaking in an interview with CNBC at IFA, DJ Koh said more details of the foldable Galaxy phone will be revealed at the Samsung Developer Conference which will hold in San Francisco this November. However, he did admit that making the device is “complicated” but they have “nearly concluded” it. Do note that even if the device is announced in November, it may not be available for purchase until months later.

Unlike the ZTE Axon M, Samsung’s own phone is expected to have a flexible screen and not a hinge connecting two screens.

In other news, demand for foldable screens is expected to rise following the release of Samsung’s own foldable phone according to a new report. While Samsung may be taking the early lead in supplying manufacturers with flexible screens, competitors will be hard at work trying to grab some of that market for themselves.

China’s BOE may be Apple’s suppliers of flexible OLED displays come next year as the Cupertino-based company is trying to wean itself off Samsung. LG Display is also speeding up development of its own OLED displays so as to start offering them to manufacturers as early as the middle of next year.

Samsung, on the other hand, will supply its own flexible displays to OPPO and Xiaomi, two of China’s biggest brands. It says samples have already been sent to both manufacturers.

Digitimes Research reports it has discovered that most of the smartphones with a foldable screen have an in-folding display. This is said to be easier to make than one that folds outwards. However, issues like dust collection within the folds and the strength are still issues that need to be dealt with.

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Honor 7S with 18:9 display launched in India for Rs. 6,999 ($98)

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Sep 4, 2018

Honor 7S is the company’s latest budget smartphone to make its way to India. The phone, which was first launched in Pakistan, has now been launched in India. Priced at Rs. 6,999 (approximately $98), the phone comes in three color options — Black, Blue, and Gold.

The phone will be available for purchase in India from 14th September, exclusively through online marketplace Flipkart and the company’s own HiHonor Online Store. The Honor 7S is the rebranded version of the Honor Play 7 launched in China, with the difference being the front-facing camera.

The Honor 7S features a 5.45-inch FullView HD+ display with 1440×720 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, MediaTek‘s MT6739 quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz powers the device, coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.

As of the camera department, there’s a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor with phase detection autofocus, f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. On the front, it comes equipped with a 5-megapixel selfie camera along with soft flash and f/2.2 aperture. The company says that the front-facing flash can be adjusted in seven levels. There’s also support for face unlock feature.

Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Micro USB, Bluetooth 4.2 and WiFi 802.11 b/g/n. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own EMUI custom interface on top. The phone is backed by 3,020mAh battery which the company claims can provide over 10 hours of 4G internet usage.

With the pricing of Rs. 6,999 ($98), the Honor 7S is the cheapest smartphone offered by Honor in India. At this price point, it’ll compete against the likes of Xiaomi Redmi 5A and Amazon’s recently launched 10.or D2.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A launched in Indonesia at a crazy cheap price alongside Redmi 6 and 6A!

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