Nokia 6.1 Plus August security update removes ‘Hide Notch’ option (UPDATED)

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Sep 4, 2018

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The Walkingpad kickstarter campaign kicked off this Tuesday and managed to reach its goal in just an hour! You can check out all about this new Walkingpad from the kickstarter campaign here.

In May, Xiaomi had introduced a mini treadmill called the WalkingPad Mini Treadmill in China through crowdfunding program. It had arrived with a price tag of 1,699 Yuan (~$248). Now the company is introducing a new variant of the WalkingPad mini tread mill for the Western markets. Kickstarter is expected to begin the sales of the WalkingPad later this month or in October with a competitive price tag.

Compared to the WalkingPad model for China, its weight limit has been increased to 110 kgs from 90 kgs. Instead of the Mijia app, the WalkingPad heading to the western markets can be controlled using a standalone app. Apart from Kickstart, the mini tread mill will be also available for buying through Amazon in November.

The compact WalkingPad has a sleek metallic finish and it weighs only 28 kgs. It supports a speed range of 05 to 6.0 km/hr. The thickness of the device is only 12.9cm and it occupies a floorspace of 0.44m² when unfolded.

It comes with a mini LED display that shows exercise data. The manual mode can be used to set the speed manually using a remote control. The automatic mode can adjust the speed of the track by intelligently detecting the walking speed of the user. The other features of the WalkingPad are child safety lock, overload protection, automatic hibernation and novice speed aid.

Read More: Xiaomi’s crowdfunded Himo V1 Electric Bike now on sale for 1799 yuan (~$263)

The WalkingPad treadmill is perfectly suitable for small apartments and it can be easily folded and placed under a bed. It is also equipped with wheels for easy transportation. Visit the source ink to know more about the WalkingPad. Conventional treadmills are large and heavy and are not really suitable for every home. Xiaomi’s compact-sized WalkingPad is packed with all the important features that are available on a regular treadmill.

What’s your opinion on Xiaomi’s WalkingPad? Would you consider purchasing it? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Buy High-End TVs And Mini-PCs At Dropped Price On GeekBuying [Coupon Codes]

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Sep 4, 2018

If you’re a cinephile who fancies watching popular series and movies without leaving the comfort of your home, it is imperative for you to have a high-end TV that breathes a new life into videos. You can then pair the television with an equally competent mini-PC for an unparalleled viewing experience.

A top-branded television and mini PC would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores. Thankfully, GeekBuying is currently doling out significant discounts on a wide selection of mini-PCs and TV as part of latest ‘TV Box Mini PC Sale’ promotion.

Aside from getting $30 off on all items included in the promo, buyers can get supplementary discounts on all items in the form of coupon codes. While you can get $30 and $10 off on all items using specific coupon codes, there’s a coupon that helps you get an extra 8% discount on EU stocks.

The first section wherein buyers can avail a $30 off on all items features a slew of well-received mini-PCs from popular brands like Beelink, Xiaomi, and Vorke. Just for the sake of an instance, you can now preorder the Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector 5000 Lumens at a dropped price of $1999.99.

It is worth noting that the projector normally sells for $2255.33. Before you place your order, apply coupon code GEEKT1 to get an additional $30 off and reduce your grand total to just $1969.99.

The next section includes some well-received mini-PCs, a Bluetooth speaker, a gaming keyboard and lots more. More importantly, you can avail an extra 8% off on all EU stock included in this category.
For example, there’s a 39% off on the Tronsmart TK09R Spanish Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, which usually carries a price tag of $114.29. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy this eye-catching gaming keyboard at a reduced price of just $69.99.

Aside from that, you can use coupon code GEEKT2 to save an extra $5.60 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button. In other words, you can bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $64.39 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

Likewise, you can use coupon code GEEKT3 to seize an additional $10 off on all items featured in the category named ‘$10 Off All Items.’ The H96 Max+ sells for $103.65 but is currently available at a discounted price of just $69.99.

Apart from getting the above-mentioned 32% discount, you can use coupon code to receive an extra $10 off on the device’s retail price. This will lower your grand total to only $59.99 without breaking much of a sweat.

The Haier U55H7000 55-inch Smart TV is also up for grabs at a lowered price of just $559 on GeekBuying. The site is offering a 39% reduction on the television’s retail price for 3 days.

There’s 22% discount on the Xiaomi WEMAX ONE Ultra Short Throw Full HD Laser Projector as well. You’d usually end up spending 2563.32 on the world’s first ultra-short projector, which adapts ALPD (advanced laser display) technology, but GeekBuying will be selling it for just $1999 for a short period of time.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the promotion, click here to avail the discounts and let the binge-watching begin!

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Xiaomi Redmi 6A and 6 Pro to be Amazon exclusive in India while Redmi 6 to be Flipkart exclusive

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Sep 4, 2018

Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in India tomorrow where the company will be launching three Redmi 6 series smartphones. Now, ahead of the launch tomorrow, Amazon has posted a teaser image revealing that the phones will be Amazon-exclusive.

However, the Amazon teaser shows only two phones, one with a notched display and another having a normal display, suggesting that only two phones will be Amazon exclusive in India while the third one could be Flipkart exclusive. According to the reports, Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro will be Amazon exclusive and Redmi 6 will be Flipkart exclusive.

The company has already teased a few features of the upcoming phones, including a notched display, powerful and efficient processor, large battery and face unlock. Xiaomi has also teased Dual 4G VoLTE feature, which should work on Redmi 6 and 6A smartphones powered by the latest MediaTek chipset.

The three devices getting launched tomorrow include Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A. The Redmi 6 Pro has been launched globally as the Mi A2 Lite. It has a 5.84-inch Full HD notched display with 1080 x 2280 pixels screen resolution and is powered by Snapdragon 625 processor with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

It features dual 12MP + 5MP sensors on the back of the phone and a 5MP front-facing camera. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and IR blaster. Running on Android Oreo-based MIUI custom interface, it is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery.

The Redmi 6 has a 5.45-inch display and is powered by a 12nm MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. It packs 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. There are 12MP + 5MP dual cameras on the back and a 5MP selfie camera and the phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

The Redmi 6A is the least powerful of all three and is powered by MediaTek Helio A22 12nm quad-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. It comes a 5.45-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It comes in three variants — 2GB/3GB/4GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB/64GB of expandable storage. There’s a 13MP sensor on the back and a 5MP front-facing camera and the phone is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery.

To know the pricing and availability details of the three Redmi 6-series phones in the Indian market, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially launch the devices tomorrow.

Oppo Realme 2 sold out in just minutes!

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Sep 4, 2018

OPPO had unveiled its Realme 2 smartphone around a week ago. It is the second Realme device from the company after the Realme 1 phone that was launched earlier this year. The first sale of the Realme 2 handset took place at 12:00 PM in India on Flipkart. The smartphone has been with impressive first day sales since it was sold out in just minutes.

Flipkart is selling the 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM edition of the Oppo Realme 2 with a price tag of Rs. 8,990. The higher model that includes 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM is listed for Rs. 10,990 on the retailer site. Both the models come in color choices like Diamond Black and Diamond Red. There is no information on the second sale of the phone. It is likely it may go on sale again on Tuesday in the coming week. At the launch event, the company had confirmed that Blue variant of the smartphone will be available for purchase from October.

Realme has already confirmed that Realme 2 Pro smartphone will be debut in this month. Probably, it may arrive with some bumped specs like better processor and 6 GB of RAM. The Redmi 6 Pro by Xiaomi is slated to go official on Sept. 5 in India. It appears that the upcoming Realme 2 Pro could be a good rival for the Redmi 6 Pro.

The Oppo Realme 2 that has a model number of RMX1805 features a notched IPS LCD display of 6.2 inches that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The Snapdragon 450 chipset that includes a 1.8 GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of the smartphone. It features a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

The 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup resides on the backside of the Realme 2. At the front is the f/2.2 aperture 8-megapixel front-facing camera that comes with AI features for capturing enhanced selfie shots. The ColorOS 5.1 based Android 8.1 Oreo OS is preinstalled on the smartphone. It is packed with a 4,230mAh battery.

Were you able to purchase the OPPO Realme 2? What’s your opinion on the smartphone? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

Get Up To A Whopping 60% Off On XANES-Branded Products On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Sep 4, 2018

The XANES Brand Promotion has kicked off on Banggood and it encompasses a wide selection of products that you can buy without emptying your pocket. In addition to offering a 60% discount, XANES is giving buyers an opportunity to get an extra 15% discount on various items and CN warehouses.

The promotion has been divided into multiple categories. We’ll take a look at some of these divisions and shed more light on the discount coupon that you can use for Brand XANES Page on Banggood.

The New Arrival section features smartwatches and other items carrying discounted price tags. The next segment dubbed, ‘Smart Watch,’ on the other hand, is crammed with a slew of awe-inspiring smartwatches that you can buy at a lowered price.
For instance, the XANES T6 smart bracelet that usually carries a $58.69 price tag can now be yours at a lowered price of just $39.99. This is a noteworthy 32% reduction in the device’s original asking price.

You can get an additional $6 off simply by applying coupon code BRANDXS before checking out. This will help you bring your grand total down to just $33.99.

Likewise, you can avail significant discounts on a slew of XANES-branded bike lights, flashlight, and battery as well in the next categories.

If you’re a lifelogger who fancies capturing large amounts of your life and later making it available to an audience through electronic media, we got good news for you. The next category called ‘Best Cameras For Lifelogging’ is rife with all sorts of cameras and recorders that you can use for making YouTube videos and vlogs.

For example, you can get a 9% discount on the original $62.29 selling price of the XANES HDQ15 Wifi 1080P Vlog Camera. As a result, the IP camera is now up for grabs at a dropped price of just $56.99.

But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money, you can use coupon code BRANDXS to get an additional $8.55 discount and reduce your grand total to just $48.44.

Alternatively, you can apply the aforesaid coupon to get extra discounts on the other categories – Bike Taillight Zone, Headlamp Zone, and Clearance Sale in Lowest Price. In order to avail the discounts and use the coupon, simply follow this link before the promotion comes to an end.

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Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro leaked photos, renders to reveal front and rear design

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Sep 4, 2018

Huawei has confirmed that it will be launching the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro flagship phones on Oct. 16 in London. These phones are powered by the world’s first 7nm chipset, the Kirin 980. Couple of new images of the Mate 20 series have surfaced on Weibo. One of the images is a render of the Mate 20 Pro whereas the other images show the real Mate 20 handset.

A recent report by XDA Developers had suggested that the Huawei Mate 20 will be arriving with a curved edge screen with waterdrop notch. The handset is also expected to arrive with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The smartphone shown in the following render features a curved display. However, instead of waterdrop notch, it is equipped with a larger notch like the iPhone X. The large-sized notched of the phone may house 3D structured light module to support 3D facial scanning.

The square-shaped camera housing that houses the triple camera and LED flash is placed on the rear shell of the Mate 20 Pro. The back panel of the phone lacks a fingerprint scanner which suggests that it could be featuring an under-display fingerprint sensor. Hence, it appears that the renders belong to the Mate 20 Pro.

The above shown images were reportedly snapped at the IFA 2018 tech expo in Berlin, Germany. These images show the alleged white colored Mate 20 Pro housed in a case. Previously seen images of the Mate 20 shows that its fingerprint scanner is placed quite near to its triple camera setup, but the white colored handset does not seem to feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Hence, these images could belong to the Mate 20 Pro.

In another leak, few images showing the front panel of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro as well as a rear shot of the Mate 20 have surfaced on Weibo. The first image shows that the waterdrop display panel of the Mate 20 on the left and Mate 20 Pro’s display panel with a large-sized notch on the right.

Only phones with OLED screen can support under-display fingerprint scanner. Hence, the Mate 20 Pro feature an OLED screen whereas the Mate 20 may arrive with an LCD panel. The other images shown below seems to belong to the Mate 20 as it is equipped with a circular rear-facing fingerprint reader. There is a cutout for 3.5mm audio jack on the device.

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Nubia Z18 Poster confirms Waterdrop Notch, Bezel-less display and Special Van Gogh variant (Updated)

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Sep 4, 2018

UPDATE: We have got some pictures of the special Van Gogh edition. They have been added to this article as well.

Amid of numerous rumors, today we got an official glimpse of the Nubia Z18 via a poster hoarding. As from the poster itself, it is clear that Nubia Z18 is going to be the first Nubia device to have Waterdrop notch. The front camera is embedded in the Waterdrop notch itself along with a speaker. Even, the Invite also flaunts its bezel-less display and other aspects. The poster is seen in China just ahead of its launch on September 5th.

Nubia Z18 will also have a Van Gogh special edition variant. Its back will portray “Starry Night” painting of the famous Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Further, the company seems to have particularly focused on the phone’s Camera and Display. As we can see in the poster above, they have revealed the bezel-less display with a small notch above it. You can even check possible first camera sample of the Nubia Z18 posted few weeks back.

Nubia Z18 Specs

Already, most of the details of the device have been leaked via Geekbench and other rumors. The phone will carry Snapdragon 845 with 8GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 flash memory of up to 64/128GB. The phone will carry 5.99 inch of bezel-less 18:9 display. In order to boost all day operations, there’s a 3350 mAh battery. It is coming in two different colors, Red and Black. The third color will be also available under the Nubia Z18 Van Gogh Special Edition.

Read More: Nubia Z18 appears on GeekBench revealing key specifications

The Nubia Z18 is all set for the launch of September 5th at an event in Beijing. Are you eagerly waiting for its launch?

iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) Renders Leaked, No Headphone Jack

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Sep 4, 2018

As the Apple’s annual launch event on September 12th is nearing, the pace of leaks and rumors about new devices is increasing day by day. Apple is set to launch three new iPhones along with some iPad devices. Currently, nothing is official but according to latest leaks, an iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) is also due for launch at the upcoming event. In a recent leak, we have got some CAD based renders which flaunts its full design and other related aspects.

The new Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) renders have fully uncovered the whole device. As per the CAD-based renders, iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) carries rounded display corners, symmetrical screen bezels and there’s no Headphone Jack. Further, there’s no home button, revealing Apple’s motive to focus on Face ID. Apple has added little thick bezels to make it comfortable to handle and use. The bezels are not made so thin because the larger display is more prone to accidental screen damage.

On the back, the camera position is the same with LED flashlight and a mic. Also, Apple has relocated the smart connector to the rear bottom side of the iPad 12.9 (2018). Further, Apple has added some new elements from the iPhone design architect. They have added antenna lines on the backside along with metal back (as it seems in the image). The change in Smart Connector position might be due to inability of the FaceID to work in the Landscape mode. So, the new position will force users to use the device in portrait mode.

iPad Pro 12.9 Renders (2018)

The volume buttons are on the right side of the iPad Pro, with a power button also on the same side. There are four speaker grills for better sound. You guys can head over to the the source for more iPad 12.9 inch CAD-Renders. It is quite different from the iPad 9.7 (2018) which was launched in the month of May, 2018.

Read More: New iPads certified by EEC, might belong to the Pro line-up

Additionally, according to rumors, the iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) will measure 280.6×215×5.85mm. It will ship using an unknown chipset, might be the new A12X chip. The tablet is expected for launch on 12th September along with some other devices from Apple.

Get Big Discount On The Poco F1 Smartphone And Avail Other Great Deals On GearBest

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Sep 4, 2018

Touted as the ‘Master of Speed,’ Xiaomi’s latest budget smartphone dubbed the Poco F1 swept smartphone lovers off their feet after hitting the store shelves on August 29th. Taking its skyrocketing popularity into consideration, popular online stores such as GearBest are doling out noteworthy discounts on the phone’s original asking price.

Keeping in line with that, let’s check out the best deals on the well-received Pocophone F1 smartphone. We’ll even take a gander at some unmissable deals and promotions that are currently going on GearBest.

Pocophone F1 on GearBest

Deemed as one of China’s best online shopping store for cell phones and other electronic gadgets, GearBest is currently selling the Poco F1 phablet at a dropped price of $385.99. This is a considerable 12% reduction in the phone’s original asking price.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, new customers can avail extra $5 off $50 as PayPal discount. It is worth noting that only the first 3000 orders will be eligible to avail the aforesaid additional discount.

Follow this link to buy the Poco F1 on GearBest. Note that the discount will only be valid for the slate blue color version of the phablet.

Epic Deal Vault Opens

As part of its recently kicked off promo, GearBest is offering $50 off if your cart subtotal exceeds $99. Apart from that, the site is giving $50-$5 additional PayPal offers.

As if that weren’t enough, GearBest is giving its buyers an opportunity to save more money in the form of various coupons. For instance, you can use a coupon to save $50 when you shop for more than $99 and get a 30% off 3 units, 20% off 2 units and a 10% off coupon as well.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of the promotion.

Alfawise Exclusive Sale

You can avail significant discounts on a wide selection of Alfawise-branded items on GearBest. In addition to the discounts, the site is also giving an extra 20% off on select items.

The promotion comprises a section wherein you can purchase any 3 items for just $10. Moreover, you can avail discounts on newly arrived items, consumer electronics, computer and networking items and lots more. Just click here for more details.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Red Edition launched in India

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Sep 4, 2018

After teasing the Red edition of the Redmi smartphone in India, Xiaomi has today officially launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro Red Edition. With this, the phone is now available in five color options in India — Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold, and Red.

Currently, the Redmi Note 5 Pro Red Edition is now available for purchase on Xiaomi’s Mi.com and will soon be available through online marketplace Flipkart. The 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 14,999 (approximately $211) while the 6GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 16,999, which roughly converts to $239.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro features a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display that offers a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels with a 2.5D curved glass on top. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 processor with 4GB/6GB RAM. It packs 64GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot, enabling users to expand the storage capacity.

For photography, there’s a dual camera setup on the backside of the Redmi Note 5, featuring a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 primary sensor with a pixel size of 1.25μm and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor from Samsung with a pixel size of 1.12μm for capturing depth information.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 camera sensor with LED flash and Beautify 4.0 for capturing AI-driven beautified photos. The company has also introduced the AI-based Face Unlock feature.

The phone comes equipped with other features like hybrid SIM slot that supports dual SIM and microSD card, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, micro USB and 3.5mm audio jack. Running on Android Nougat out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI custom interface on top, the phone is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that supports fast charging.

Xiaomi has also scheduled a launch event in India tomorrow, where the company will launch three new smartphones under its sixth-generation Redmi-series.

Razer Phone 2 is coming, confirms Razer

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Sep 4, 2018

Multiple smartphone manufactures such as Xiaomi, Nubia and ASUS have launched gaming smartphones in the recent months. However, the Razer Phone that was unveiled in November 2017 was the smartphone that had begun the current trend of gaming phones. The earnings report released by Razer confirms that the company is working on the second-generation Razer Phone.

The earnings report has no mentioning of the exact sales figure of the Razer Phone. It reveals that the smartphone was released in limited numbers and it garnered positive reviews across the world. Even the rumor mill is calling the successor phone as Razer Phone 2, there is no official confirmation on its moniker. Moreover, there is no information available on its specifications.

The company is now working on bringing its software and services from PC to the mobile market. There is a possibility that the existing Razer Phone and its successor could include Razer’s PC services such as zGold wallet, Razer Cortex Stream, rewards platform and Razer Game Store.

The company had showcased Project Linda concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018. It is a laptop-like device that features a slot for placing the Razer Phone. The laptop is powered by the internals of the Razer Phone. Also, the display of the phone can be used as a touchpad. Probably, the company is also planning to officially debut the laptop dock alongside the Razer Phone 2. The handset is rumored to go official by the end of 2018 in China. Some reports are claiming that the company may have axed the Project Linda because the company has not spoken since its unveiling at CES 2018. Also, it is not mentioned in the earnings report that confirms the existence of Razer Phone 2.

Like the predecessor model, the Razer Phone 2 is rumored to arrive with 120 Hz display and 8 GB of RAM. It may feature the same 4,000mAh or larger battery. The Razer Phone 2 is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 845.

Do you think that the Razer Phone 2 will be better than the other gaming phones such as Xiaomi BlackShark, Nubia Red Magic and ASUS ROG Phone? Share us your thoughts by adding your comments below.

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Huawei To Launch Smartwatch With One-Week Long Battery Life

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Sep 4, 2018

We know it’s been quite some time since we got hands on any new smartwatch from the Chinese giant internationally. Well, the wait seems to end as Huawei is coming up with a new smartwatch with a week-long battery life. According to the Consumer Division CEO at Huawei, Richard Yu, the company is taking time to innovate the new smartwatch.

Recently, speaking to Digital Trends, Yu said that Huawei is not yet done with smartwatches. They are making new innovations for the Huawei Smartwatch, so that it can sustain the growing competition from other OEMs. Particularly, he talked about extending the battery life of the smartwatches by making it last for a week with a single charge. Huawei is also in talks with Qualcomm to make a new chipset which will help them to attain more battery life with better efficiency.

Currently, there’s huge energy consumption on Smartwatches due to always-on Bluetooth, Display and Sensors. Huawei wants to make a better, long lasting and Artificial intelligence (AI) powered watch without hindering the important features . They also want to make the smartwatches small and useful with increased productivity.

Read More: Huawei’s 2018 Lineup Leaks, Mentions Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro

“We want to make bigger improvements and make the experience much better than today. That’s my target. We want to make the smartwatch more useful, more intimate, more functional, and with much longer battery life.”-Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group

Couple of months ago, Huawei launched Huawei Watch 2 (2018) with Snapdragon 2100 onboard. Currently, it is only available in China and there’s no indication regarding a global launch. We hope in the coming weeks, Huawei would launch an evolutionary smartwatch with the touted “one-week long” battery life for the international audience.

How many of you are waiting for the new Huawei smartwatch ?

Buy The VIBE 3 HR And Other Zeblaze-Branded Wearable Products At Dropped Price On Banggood

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Sep 4, 2018

Zeblaze has a reputation for manufacturing top-notch fitness products that help you stay fit by keeping an eye on your weight, exercise, sleep and a slew of other activities. The Shenzhen-based wearable product manufacturer is now offering some of its well-received wearables products at a lowered price on Banggood.

All products have been split into multiple categories. The first segment bearing the ‘Recommendation’ moniker features the IP67 certified Vibe 3 HR smartwatch, which would normally set you back $69.99 on online stores.

The first 10 buyers will be able to get their hands on this feature-laden smartwatch at a dropped price of just $19.99 for 3 days. The remaining pieces will be up for grabs for a discounted price of $33.99. This 51% discount will be limited to only 300 pieces.

Alternatively, you can buy the Zeblaze THOR 4 smartwatch phone in the Recommendation section. Zeblaze is giving 30% off on the device’s original asking price of $199.99 and as a result, you can buy it at a slashed price of just $139.99.

You can pair the THOR 4 smartwatch phone with the Zeblaze Plug, which normally sells for $32.99 but is currently available at a reduced price of just $22.99. As a combo with the THOR 4, the Zeblaze Plug will set you back just $0.1.

You can buy the THOR 4 Smart Watch Phone and Zeblaze Plug for just $140.09. In other words, you end up saving a considerable $22.89 without breaking much of a sweat.

The New Arrival Section features a 50% off on the Zeblaze Crystal 2 HR Monitor smartwatch, a 66% off on VIBE 3 and a 30% discount on the THOR Pro smartwatch. It is worth noting that the aforesaid discounts will be valid for a limited number of pieces only.
The Hot Sale segment is crammed with a slew of high-end wearables. More importantly, Zeblaze is offering the discount on some of the devices included in this category.

For instance, you can get a 30% off on the Zeblaze VIBE LITE 5 smartwatch, which usually carries a $39.99 price tag. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy the coveted smartwatch at a reduced price of just $27.99.

The ‘You May Like’ segment includes some of the most successful smartphones such as the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, and the LeEco LeTV Le 2 X526. Each smartphone featured in this section carry a whopping 75% off on its retail price.

You can head straight to this link in order to avail the discounts. It is worth noting that the promotion is slated to end on September 16th.

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Honor re-opens bootloader unlocking for its smartphones on a trial basis

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Sep 4, 2018

Earlier this year, in May, Huawei announced that the company will stop providing bootloader unlocking for Honor smartphones. The company’s decision upset many members of the community but a few of them were working to get the company to change its decision.

Now, in the latest development to that, XD Developers says that Honor has decided to re-open bootloader unlocking on an exclusive number of codes to the XDA Developer community. Currently, the unlock codes are available for download exclusively to XDA Developers on a first-come-first-served basis through this online form.

XDA users, who are interested in this, can apply for the codes using the form and all applicants will have the opportunity to share their feedback. Do keep in mind that it might take a few weeks to receive an unlock code after requesting one, but XDA Developers says that they’ll work with Honor to expedite the process.

The unlocked bootloaders make it easier for the developer to develop and create and to optimize the performance of the device. It also enables users to install a custom recovery, use a custom ROM and to get root access.

The bootloader unlocking processor on Huawei or Honor devices isn’t as simple as on Google or OnePlus phones. For this, the user needs to acquire a bootloader unlock code. So, when the company announced that it’ll stop providing bootloader unlock codes, it was a huge blow to the community. At that time, when asked about the reason for not providing the codes, the Chinese manufacturer had said that its decision is to offer “better user experience and avoid issues caused by ROM flashing”.

Snapdragon 855 Geekbench scores appear; Crosses 10k points in multi-core test

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Sep 4, 2018

Most of the Android flagship phones that have released so far in this year feature the Snapdragon 845. Qualcomm is now prepping up the Snapdragon 855 as its successor. It is expected to get official by the end of this year. A new Snapdragon SoC with its codename “msmnile” has appeared on Geekbench. Its benchmarking scores are very impressive which suggests its none of Snapdragon SoCs that have launched in the past. Hence, it could be the upcoming Snapdragon 855.

As it can be seen below, the msmnile has scored 3697 in single-core test and 10,469 in multi-core test. The test device on which the msmnile chipset is placed features 6 GB of RAM and it is running on Android 9 Pie OS.

The benchmarking scores achieved by the alleged Snapdragon 855 is quite similar to what iPhone X’s Apple A11 Bionic SoC have managed to achieve on Geekbench. The multi-core scores of the SD855 is on par with Apple A11. However, its single-core is still lower than 4,300 score of A11.

The Cupertino company will be launching its new iPhones on Sept. 12. The upcoming iPhones will be powered by Apple 12 SoC which is expected to deliver even better performance than the A12. The benchmarking scores of msmnile are impressive but may not be comparable to the new 7nm A12 SoC. The msmnile chip has also surfaced at HTML5test in which it has scored 510 out of 555 points.

It is yet to be ascertained whether the msmnile is a chip designed for powering smartphones or something that has intended for Windows devices. Rumors have it that the Snapdragon 855 will be unveiled in December this year and it is likely to be introduced with a new naming scheme. A recent report has claimed that Qualcomm will begin its mass production by the last quarter of this year. The Snapdragon 855 will be the first 7nmm chipset from Qualcomm that will be arriving to take on Kirin 980 which was recently introduced as the world’s first 7nm chipset at IFA 2018. It is speculated that like the Kirin 980, the U.S.-based chip maker will also include a dedicated NPU inside the Snapdragon 855.

What do you think about the benchmarking scores of msmnile? Could it be the Snapdragon 855? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Sep 4, 2018

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Upcoming Honor 8X Series To Come With Above 90% Screen-To-Body Ratio

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Sep 4, 2018

Huawei is ready for the launch of another mid-range series, Honor 8X, on September 5th. The devices are expected to bring some powerful specs under the hood. Today, via it’s official handle on Weibo, Honor confirms both Honor 8X and 8X Max will have more than 90% screen-to-body ratio.

It’s been a trend from past year that the devices are getting bigger displays and smaller bezels. Already, various flagships and mid range devices have followed the same principle. So, Honor couldn’t stay behind this trend and hence the more than 90% screen-to-body ratio on the new Honor 8X series.

Honor 8X already got through TENAA, certification agency in China. We have also got to know about its specs which are quite good with Snapdragon 660 or Kirin 710 on board. It is expected to come to in two different variants, one with 4/64 GB storage and other with 6GB/64GB Storage. It will likely run on Android 8.1 on board with EMUI on the top. In camera section, you will get dual rear cameras having sensor size of 20MP + 2MP. For the selfies, Honor has decided to go with a 16MP shooter on the front. The Honor 8X will measure 160.4 × 76.6 × 7.8mm and weigh 175g.

Read More: Honor 8X pops up in live photo: it seems HUGE!

Honor 8X series is not the only product that is coming at the launch event. Along with the two smartphones, Honor will also come up with the Honor band 4 tomorrow.

Let’s wait for the official launch on September 5th in China. It is expected to go on sale for more than $300 via Vmall and various other online and offline retailers in China.

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Sep 4, 2018

Apart from ensuring we stay in touch with our friends and family, smartphones these days are capable of performing additional useful tasks through different apps that allow you to monitor your health, interact with someone thousands of miles away via video chat and lots more.

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