Vivo X23 appears on official website; Reservations begin

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Aug 20, 2018

Vivo X23, the successor of the Vivo X21 that was introduced earlier this year has now appeared on the official website in China. The Chinese manufacturer has begun the reservations of the smartphone. However, the official listing of the phone does not contain any specifications.

The official page of the Vivo X23 confirms some of its key features. It is fitted with display that features a drop-like notch. The above image states that the comprehensive screen of the X23 offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.2 percent.

The back panel of the phone that seems to be made out of glass features AI powered dual camera setup which includes a super wide-angle lens. The glass rear of the X23 features 3D design which suggest it would be available in color gradient options.

Lastly, the Vivo X23 will be coming with fourth-generation under-display fingerprint scanner for enhanced phone unlocking experience. The specifications of the Vivo X23 are not yet available on its official page. However, the company has confirmed that it will be revealing the specs of the phone tomorrow. Also, it may hit the market by the end of this month.

Rumors have it that the Vivo X23 may feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen. The handset may either feature Snapdragon 670 or Snapdragon 710 SoC along with 8 GB of RAM. It is also expected to carry support for 3D facial scanning through TOF 3D depth camera technology. The handset is also expected to support 22.5W fast charging through USB-C. It is speculated that the Vivo X23 may carry a price tag of 3,199 Yuan.

The Vivo X23 is not the only Vivo phone that will be debuting soon. The Chinese manufacturer has already confirmed that it will be debuting Vivo V11 Pro on Sept. 6. The V11 Pro is expected to feature 6.4-inch screen that produces Full HD+ resolution. It could be fueled by Snapdragon 660, 6 GB of RAM and 3,400mAh battery. For photography, the handset may feature 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear camera and 25-megapixel frontal shooter. It is likely to arrive with a native storage of 128 GB.

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Avail Big Discounts On Select JMGO-Branded DLP Projectors On TomTop

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 20, 2018

JMGO has a reputation for designing and manufacturing top-end laser projectors, portable projectors and home theater projectors. Deemed as one of the world’s most reputable suppliers of smart theater projectors, JMGO sold over 300,000 units in 2016.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to buy a JMGO branded projector without emptying your pocket, we got good news for you. TomTop is currently doling out noteworthy discounts on select DLP projectors manufactured by the Shenzhen-based company.

Keeping in line with this, you can buy the JMGO M6 Portable DLP Projector at a lowered price of just $329. TomTop is offering a 34% reduction in the device’s original asking price of S$491.67.
This discount will be valid for the remaining 119 pieces of the gold-tinted DLP projector. This limited offer which will be valid for 11 days comes with a chance to get JMGO 3D glasses for free.

The innovative P2 Portable DLP Projector from JMGO would normally set you back $709.56 on TomTop, but it is currently up for grabs at a dropped price of just $479 on the site. The 33% discount will be limited to the remaining pieces for 11 days.

Aside from the discount, buyers can get JMGO 3D glasses without shelling out an extra dime with this order. Moreover, buyers can choose from EU, UK and US plug type.
If you’re looking for a high brightness DLP smart projector that won’t burn a hole in your pocket, you might want to take a look at the JMGO J6S, which is currently available at a lowered price of just $739 on TomTop.

Much to the delight of cinephiles who fancy watching their favorite TV series, movies and play games without leaving the comfort of their homes, TomTop is giving a 37% discount on the JMGO J6S. Note that the high brightness DLP smart projector usually carries a steep price tag of $1170.95.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the JMGO J6S can now be yours at a discounted price of just $739. While you can get JMGO 3D glasses for free with this order, it is worth noting that the limited offer will be valid for 11 days only. Moreover, there were 122 pieces remaining at the time of writing.

Buyers based in EU countries and the US will be eligible for duty-free shipping. You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in checking out more details and taking advantage of these discounts before the promotion ends.

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OPPO R17 pricing and release date confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 20, 2018

OPPO has recently confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Aug. 23 in Shanghai to announce the OPPO R17 and R17 Pro. In the previous week, the Chinese manufacturer had announced the by listing the R17 with its key specs on the official website. The R17’s listing on Oppshop.cn, the official store of the company had also listed the phone with a pricing of 999,999 Yuan. The company has now updated the Opposhop.cn listing of the phone. The handset carries a pricing of 3,499 Yuan (~$509).

In March, OPPO had launched the R15 and R15 Pro smartphones. The R15 smartphone was launched with a price tag of 2,999 Yuan (~$436) and the R15 Pro was introduced with a starting price of 3,299 Yuan (~$480). The R15 featured 6.28-inch OLED screen, MediaTek Helio P60, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera, 20-megapixel front camera and 3,450mAh battery. On the other side, the R15 Pro came with 6.28-inch OLED screen, Snapdragon 660, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel, 20-megapixel selfie camera and 3,430mAh battery.

The new OPPO R17 carries a costlier price tag of 3,499 Yuan (~$509) which is equal to the launch price of the Ceramic Black edition of the R15 Pro. Apart from Opposhop.cn, the R17 is also listed on JD.com, Lynx and Suning. The handset can be availed in color choices such as Streamer Blue and Neon Purple. The R17 is currently listed for reservations on all the aforementioned retailer sites. These retailers will bring the pre-sales of the R17 on Aug. 23 followed by its market release on Aug. 30.

As far as specs are concerned, the OPPO R17 features 6.4-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch design. It supports FHD+ resolution and produces a screen-to-body ratio of 91.5 percent. Made out of glass on front and rear, the R17 measures 157.5 x 74.9 x 7.5mm and weighs 182 grams.

The R17 is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo that is customized with a layer of ColorOS 5.2. It is powered by Snapdragon 670 and 8 GB of RAM. It features an internal storage of 128 GB and it also includes a microSD card slot. The handset is packed with a battery of 3,500mAh battery that supports VOOC fast charging through USB-C. For photography, the R17 features 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera and 25-megapixel selfie snapper.

Read More: Oppo R17 Pro’s triple cameras revealed in an official video

There is no information available on the pricing of the OPPO R17 Pro. Also, the handset that is equipped with triple camera sensors which includes a TOF 3D sensing sensor is yet to be listed on the official site. Its detailed specs and pricing will be confirmed on Aug. 23.

What do you think about the pricing of the OPPO R17? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Preorder The OUKITEL K8 Smartphone For Just $127.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 20, 2018

Backed by a massive 5000mAh battery that lasts all day on a single charge, OUKITEL’s K8 is a power-packed smartphone. Aside from a high-density cell, the K8 boasts an array of other awe-inspiring features that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet.

The OUKITEL K8 was unveiled in July this year and as expected, it became an instant hit among smartphone lovers. While its specifications justify the $159.99 price tag it normally carries on Banggood, cost-conscious who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a smartphone can now pre-order the phone at a heavily discounted price.

The Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is giving a noteworthy discount on the OUKITEL K8 smartphone’s retail price. As a result, you can now pre-order the coveted phone at a lowered price of just $127.99.

As part of the recently kicked off promotion, Banggood is giving 14 lucky people an opportunity to get an extra 50% off on the phone’s already lowered price. The site will randomly select 14 lucky orders that will receive half refunds after August 27th.

The K8 is an absolute bargain at this price, given that sports, a mammoth 6-inch FHD+ (1080X2160 pixels) display and adopts an imported Asahi Glass for the touchscreen. Under the hood, it packs an MT6750T Octa Core 1.5GHz processor and it offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage (up to 256GB).

You can click here to check out the full specification and avail the discount. It is worth noting that the promotion is slated to end on August 27th.

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LeEco releases EUI 6.0 for Le Max 2, Le 2 and others, brings face unlock

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 20, 2018

LeEco (LeTV) hasn’t released a new phone in over a year due to the financial mess that resulted in the company’s mobile arm “packing up business”. However, it appears the mobile phone business hasn’t shut down completely as LeEco has released a new version of its Emotion UI (EUI) for some of its smartphones.

Since the financial brouhaha in 2016, LeEco has not stopped pushing out updates to some of its phones including its 2016 flagship -the Le Max 2 and the mid-range Le 2. The latest update started hitting devices on the 8th of August and comes as EUI 6.0.

LeEco Le Max 2 — LeEco’s Le Max 2 and others receives EUI 6.0 update

The update is available to the aforementioned phones including some other unmentioned models. One of the main features the update brings to these devices is face unlock, a feature that became mainstream starting last year. The update is also said to optimize system performance for an overall smoother experience. Sadly, there is no info as to if the new update also comes with a new version of Android.

The Le Max 2 is a Snapdragon 820-powered smartphone with a 5.7” QHD display. It has up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. It also has a single 21MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. It doesn’t have a 3.5mm audio jack but there is a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter shipped with the phone. Underneath is its metal body is a 3100mAh battery.

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OPPO AX5 seen at Taiwan and Singapore’s network agencies

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 19, 2018

An upcoming OPPO smartphone has made an appearance at Taiwan’s NCC and Indonesia’s Infocom Media Development Authority. The phone’s model number is CPH1851 but it has been reported it will launch as the OPPO AX5.

Based on the images provided in the NCC document, the OPPO AX5 has dual rear cameras with a LED flash flanking the sensors on the right. There doesn’t seem to be a fingerprint scanner on the back. Up in front, there is a notched display similar to that of the iPhone X and not the new waterdrop design.

The OPPO AX5 also has a USB type-C port at the bottom with a speaker grille on one side and a 3.5mm audio jack on the other. The volume buttons are on the left of the phone while the power button sits on the right.

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Honor 8X retail box leaks, could be launching soon

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 19, 2018

A new Honor smartphone was recently certified by Chinese telecoms regulatory agency TENAA with a valley notch design at the front. The device is believed to be the Honor 8X and indeed proofs have emerged that Huawei has got the Honor 8X in the works. The Honor 8X retail packaging box has leaked online. The pciture which was first shared by PCPOP has “8X” boldly writtenon it with the acronym (AI) circled at the end. That is an indication that the device will have artificial intelligence. Honor is also crested at the bottom showing that the retail box is for the Honor 8X.

The Honor 8X which is believed to be the Honor ARE-AL00 model spotted on TENAA is equipped with a monstrous 7.12-inch display with a screen resolution of 2244 x 1080 pixels. This indicates that it will deliver an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The device measures 177.57 x 86.24 x 8.13mm and it weighs 210 grams. The Honor ARE-AL00 features an octa-core processor of 1.8 GHz and it receives power from 4,900mAh battery. So we don’t know the processor but it could be the Kirin 710 chipset since the device is a mid-range model and is AI-enabled. The processor is paired with 4 GB of RAM and its internal storage capacity is 64 GB of RAM. There is a microSD card slot onboard for additional storage. The back panel features a primary camera of 16-megapixel that is assisted by a secondary 2-megapixel sensor. It is pre-installed with Android 8.1 Oreo with Huawei’s EMUI 8 custom skin.

We look forward to getting more details of the device soon.

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Huawei Nova 3 and 3i Iris Purple going on open sale next week

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 19, 2018

Both Huawei Nova 3 and Nova 3i have been officially announced back in July, but they went on sale for the first time in India less than two weeks ago. Further, the former device was only available through flash sales and many potential buyers were left with empty hands. Finally, the Nova 3 is going to be available in the first open sale. Starting from August 23, the handset will be officially available on Amazon India with exactly the same price tag as the flash sales: INR 34,999 Yuan, which roughly translates to about $501 at the actual change.

Besides the Huawei Nova 3, its more affordable version Nova 3i (also known as Huawei P Smart Plus in the European market) will be made available in the Iris Purple gradient color variant (it goes from blue to violet) starting from August 21 on Amazon India. The price tag of this version will be INR 20,990, which translates into $300. Until now, the Nova 3i has obtained a very warm response from the public with very high sales in the Indian peninsula, but it was only available in the less original Black color variant.

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

Just to remind you, Huawei Nova 3 is a high-end handset with the octa-core Kirin 970 chipset under the hood, paired with 6 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB of internal storage depending on the chosen configuration. It packs a 6.3-inch display with very narrow bezels and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, as well as four cameras, two on the back with 16 and 24 MP resolutions (f/1.8 aperture) and two on the front with 24 and 2 MP resolutions (f/2.0). The Nova 3i is its midrange variant and it packs an octa-core Kirin 710 chipset which is the natural successor of the Kirin 659. It offers the same display but a lower-end rear camera with 16 and 2 MP resolutions (f/2.2) as well as a smaller battery (3750 vs 3340 mAh).

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has the best display ever on a smartphone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 19, 2018

Samsung is known for offering top quality displays on its premium line of Galaxy phones. The Galaxy Note 9 that was released in the previous week features the largest ever screen available on a Samsung phone. The Note 9 is fitted with a Super AMOLED display of 6.4 inches. With Infinity Display design, the smartphone offers an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. It carries support for Quad HD+ resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. In 2017, DisplayMate that had awarded highest rating to Galaxy Note 8 for the most innovative and high-performance smartphone display. After conducting various tests on the screen of the Galaxy Note 9, DisplayMate has awarded it the Best Performing Smartphone Display Award by giving it the highest ever A+ grade.

Compared to Galaxy Note 8’s display, the screen of the Note 9 produces 27 percent more brightness and 32 percent higher contrast. The Note 9 offers up to 710 nits of brightness. The color accuracy of the Note 9’s screen is better than of that existing smartphones, tablets, notebooks, PC monitors and UHD TVs. It supports 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut. Digital cinema mode that is usually found on UHD TVs that support 4K resolution is also available on the Note 9. The blue light filter can effectively cut down on the blue light emitted by its screen.

Highest Absolute Color Accuracy (0.5 JNCD) – Visually Indistinguishable From Perfect
Smallest Change in Peak Luminance with the Image Content APL (2 percent).
Smallest Shift in Color Accuracy and Intensity Scale with the Image Content APL (0.7 JNCD).
Highest Peak Display Brightness (1,050 nits with 710 nits at 100% APL).
Largest Native Color Gamut (113% DCI-P3 and 142% sRGB / Rec.709).
Highest Contrast Ratio (Infinite).
Lowest Screen Reflectance (4.4 percent).
Highest Contrast Rating in Ambient Light (239).
Smallest Brightness Variation with Viewing Angle (27 percent at 30 degrees)
Smallest Color Variation of White with Viewing Angle (1.3 JNCD at 30 degrees).
Highest Screen Resolution 3K (2960×1440) – 4K Does Not appear visually sharper on a Smartphone.

Here is an official video from Samsung that shows how it had manufactured Galaxy Note 9’s massive screen:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9LuHHYzRc

Two new colours for the Huawei P20 Pro dropping at IFA 2018

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 19, 2018

Apparently buoyed by the success of the flagship P20 Pro, Huawei is set to introduce two more new colour variants of the model at IFA Berlin 2018. The Huawei p20 Pro came with a number of innovative features including being the first model to pack a triple camera setup. The device also a gradient color palette which has been reproduced by several other OEMs. The twilight colour which highlights how gradient can make smartphones cool and interesting again.

The two new colours which would still follow the gradient pattern of the existing models will be announced by the CEO of consumer Business at Huawei, Richard Yu. They will be unveiled during the keynote address by the CEO at IFA which is just two weeks away. The photos of the two new color options have reportedly sighted by Android Authority but there is no proof to verify that claim. The blog claims the source pleaded for a non-disclosure term in order to protect his identity.

In essence, all that we know is that two new gradient-based colour options will be coming to the Huawei P20 Pro and how it will look theoretically. According to Android Authority, the first color is inspired by the night sky and the aurora borealis. It is said to utilise a wider color gamut than the twilight P20 Pro gradient but shares some of the same colors. The gradient starts with black on the left side and it transitions towards turquoise at the right of the phone. The colour mix also includes the purple and blue hues found on the twilight P20 Pro. On the other hand, the second color is said to take inspiration from the sea, and all the flora found underneath the sea including sea shells and pearls. The colour is described as mostly white with subtle hints of yellow and pink. It’s reportedly very similar to the Rose Gold regular P20, which features a gradient from white to pink, but in a subtle way. The new colours are said to be outstanding but we’ll have to wait until they are officially unveiled to have a look.

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Motorola XT1941-2 seen on TENAA sporting a 5.8” Notched-Display

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 19, 2018

A new Motorola smartphone has been seen on TENAA. Its model number is XT1941-2 and although it shares a similar design to the Motorola XT1943-1 which eventually launched as the Motorola P30, its specs are a lot more different.

The Motorola XT1941-2 has a 5.86” 720 x 1520 display. That resolution means it has a notch and an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 2.2GHz.

The phone is listed as having multiple RAM and storage variants. So depending on the model you purchase when it launches, you get 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

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The Motorola XT1941-2 outdoes its other sibling in the camera department. Not only does it have dual rear cameras, it also has dual front-facing cameras. Unfortunately, TENAA has only revealed the configuration of one of the rear cameras which is a 13MP sensor.

The phone has a fingerprint scanner underneath the Motorola batwing logo. It also has support for storage expansion (128GB max.) There is Android 8.1 Oreo on board and a 3,000mAh battery under its body.

The device weighs 162g and measures 149.9 × 72.2 × 7.9 mm.
When it launches, the Motorola XT1941-2 will be available in black, gold, and silver. We believe the Motorola XT1941-2 will launch as the Moto P30 Play and will compete with devices like the Redmi 6 Pro and the Nokia X5.

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Huawei Mate 20 Lite packing a Kirin 710 chipset benchmarked on GeekBench

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 18, 2018

Huawei last year unveiled the Mate 10 Lite shortly after the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro. That trend is set to continue with the Mate 20 as the Chinese company has got the device in the works. The Mate 10 Lite was reportedly certified in China recently gifting us some of its specs.

The GeenBench version comes with the model number Huawei SNE-LX1. The Mate 20 Lite is expected to be powered by a Kirin 710 chipset and even though this wasn`t categorically listed, it can be seen in the single-threaded performance of the Mate 20 Lite. When compared with the Nova 3i which packs the same chipset, the single core test score is similar. Although the multi-threaded score is slightly different, one reason proffered for this is the pre-release status of the software.

Further, the Mate 20 Lite also appeared on TENAA with a Kirin 710 chip onboard. However, the TENAA model is equipped with 6GB of RAM while the GeekBench version packs 4GB of RAM onboard. That is probably an indication that the Mate 20 Lite will be available in multiple versions.

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Oppo R17 Pro’s triple cameras revealed in an official video

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 18, 2018

Oppo R17 was revealed alone this year, but OPPO R17 Pro is also coming soon. Today, the Chinese giant has published an official video teaser revealing the presence of a triple camera setup on the Pro version, just like the latest reports suggested. The video also reveals the design in a beautiful gradient hue, but this is nothing new given that it has almost the same aesthetics as the original R17.

Unlike the Huawei P20 Pro, the third sensor present on the Oppo R17 Pro will not be a classic telephoto lens, neither a B/W monochromatic sensor. It will be a Time of Flight (ToF) tridimensional camera which will be used for AR, such as the Asus Zenfone AR or Ares. Further, the triple camera setup will feature a variable aperture such as Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and Galaxy Note 9 to better adapt to every light condition.

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

Among the other specs, Oppo R17 Pro will pack a 6.4-inch display with a minimal notch and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. Under the hood, there will be an octa-core Snapdragon 710 chipset and up to 8 GB RAM. We will get more info after the official announcement which should take place on August 23.

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Viomi Garbage Disposal launched, priced at ¥1799 (~$260)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 18, 2018

Viomi is one of the brands under Xiaomi’s Mijia platform. Most of their products are kitchen-related and include refrigerators, gas cookers, water heaters, ovens, electric kettles, and even thermos flasks. The brand’s latest product is a garbage disposal.

The Viomi Garbage Disposal has a 4-level grinder for shredding different types of food wastes and is powered by a low-noise motor. It also has a splash guard to prevent what is being shredded from splashing out.

The Viomi Garbage Disposal can grind eggshells, ribs, chicken bones, fruit peels, vegetables, and leftover meals, just make sure the tap is running whenever it’s in use.

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ZTE may announce Axon 9 at IFA 2018

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 18, 2018

ZTE has had a rough year but there is still some time left to make back some of the cash it lost no thanks to fines and months of not being able to work as a result of the US ban.

On Thursday, August 16, one of its official Twitter accounts released a poster announcing that the Chinese corporation will be at this year’s IFA holding in Berlin, Germany. The poster does hint at a 5G related reveal but that may not be the only thing we get to see. As you can see, there is an outline of a phone in the image as well.

Other than the hint in the poster, those who have received ZTE’s invitation said there is a 9 in the letter which may be a teaser for the Axon 9. Therefore, it is believed that the Axon 9 will be announced at the event.

The Axon 9’s existence was confirmed earlier this year by the company’s CEO who said it is the successor to 2016’s Axon 7. Later, alleged photos of the device leaked which revealed it will have a display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and dual rear cameras.

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More live photos of the Vivo X23 appear online

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 18, 2018

Images of the Vivo X23 leaked online a few days ago but they aren’t sharp as they were secretly taken. Now more images have surfaced and they provide a closer and you can even say a clearer look.

In one of the images, we see the front of the Vivo X23 and it clearly shows it has a water-drop or valley-style notch. There are still bezels around but the big change is that the notch is much smaller.

A second image shows the rear of the phone. There are dual cameras arranged vertically and positioned at the left corner. Right underneath is an LED flash. There is also Vivo‘s branding on the glass back. There is no fingerprint scanner which means this will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor like the Vivo X21 UD. The third image is also of the rear but gives us a clearer look at the phone’s blue color and its light pattern design.

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READ MORE: Vivo Y81 launched in India in a new version with fingerprint scanner

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Smartisan Nut R1 Pure White with 8GB RAM, 512GB storage arrives for 4,999 yuan ($726)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 18, 2018

Smartisan has launched a new Pure White colour variant of the Nut R1 with 512GB storage and a decent price tag. The Smartisan Nut R1 is the company’s 2018 flagship which was announced in May. The smartphone was spectacular for other reasons aside from its stunning design. The device comes as the company’s first model with 1TB of internal storage and indeed the first smartphone to have such huge storage capacity. It initially comes in Black colour only but a Pure White variant available in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB was announced last month. Perhaps buoyed by the popularity of the new colour variant, Smartisan now decided to add a variant with 512GB UFS 2.1 flash memory.

The new variant comes with 8GB LPDDR4X memory and apart from the RAM and storage, the model is basically similar to the regular Nut R1. The device is entirely coated in white with the red accent on the black variant absent. The variant is priced at 4,999 yuan ($726) which is similar to the 8GB RAM + 512GB Black coloured variant.

As a reminder, the Smartisan Nut R1 comes with an expansive 6.17-inch pressure sensitive display with a 2242 x 1080 resolution and an 18.7:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected by a Gorilla Glass 3 protection and equally has 1500:1 contrast ratio, and a 96% color gamut (DCI-P3). The device packs an ultra-thin body and as a result, there is no 3.5mm audio jack but it ships with a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter inside the retail box. It features a dual camera setup comprising a 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor and a second 20MP Sony IMX350 lens. While at the front, there is a 24MP camera. The Nut R1 is powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset and has a host of network bands including LTE Band 20 which positions it for sales overseas. Keeping the lights on is a 3600mAh battery.

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Xiaomi Mi TV 4A now available through open sale in India, price starts at Rs. 13,999 ($201)

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Jeet

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Aug 18, 2018

Earlier this year, Xiaomi released its Mi TV 4A series in the Indian market and just like its Redmi smartphone series, the TV lineup also managed to gain immense popularity.

Following months of flash sales for its Mi TV 4A in India, the company has announced that both the models of Mi TV 4A — 32-inch and 43-inch will now be available via open sale on Flipkart as well as the company’s official online store Mi.com.

The 32-inch model of the Mi TV 4A is priced at Rs. 13,999 ($201) while the 43-inch model costs Rs. 22,999 ($330). Along with the standard 1-year warranty, the company is also offering an additional 1-year warranty on the display panel.

Further, Flipkart is also offering up to Rs. 4,000 discount through exchange on the 32-inch model and up to Rs. 6,000 off on the 43-inch model. The eCommerce platform is also offering discounts on select credit cards along with a free limited-period subscription to several online media platforms and data benefits.

The Mi TV 4A series is powered by 64-bit Amlogic T962 quad-core processor and 1GB RAM. The internal storage available on both models is 8GB. The 32-inch device has 2 USB ports, 3 HDMI ports whereas the 43-inch model come with 3 USB ports, 3 HDMI ports, and an S/PDIF port. Both have an AV port, Ethernet port, Wi-Fi Connectivity and 3.5mm audio jack.

For an immersive audio experience, the Mi TV 4A series are equipped with DTS-HD and powerful 20W dome speaker. Both the TVs come with 11-button Mi remote which provides access to the contents from set-top box and online internet partners.

Similar to the Mi TV 4, the Mi TV 4A series also comes equipped with PatchWall OS that offers intuitive user interface and easy access to more than 500,000+ hours of content. It also recommends online and offline content depending on the users’ TV-watching behavior.

Read More: Xiaomi’s POCO F1 to be Flipkart exclusive in India, launching on August 22

Xiaomi has partnered with numerous various content providers like Hungama Play, Sony Live, Voot, ALT Balaji, TVF, Voot Kids, Flickstree, Sun NXT and Viu to bring endless hours of entertainment across 15 different languages for Mi TV users in India. Xiaomi also promises to add more content to its Mi TV in the near future.

Qualcomm to switch to new naming schemes starting with the Snapdragon 855

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 18, 2018

It wasn’t too long ago that Qualcomm announced that its mobile processors should be referred to as Mobile Platforms. So instead of saying the Snapdragon 660 processor, one should say Snapdragon 660 Mobile Platform. Now, a bigger change is coming to the way the chipsets are named.

According to Roland Quandt, the American chip manufacturer may be switching to a new naming scheme. This new naming scheme will make it easier to identify chipsets used for mobiles and those used in PCs. Proof of the new naming scheme has been found in databases and LinkedIn profiles of some Qualcomm employees.

At the moment, the new naming scheme is already in use for two upcoming chipsets. The Snapdragon 855 (SDM855) codenamed “Hena” which will succeed the current Snapdragon 845 flagship, is now being referred to as the SM8150. The SoC will measure 12.4 x 12.4 mm and will be a 7nm chipset manufactured by TSMC.

Winfuture.de reports that the SM1850 may likely not have an integrated 5G modem. Instead, Qualcomm will include a Snapdragon X24 model with support for Cat. 20 LTE. This is surprising as it was reported earlier this year that the SDM855 a.k.a. the SM8150 will come with the SDX50 modem and be known as the Snapdragon 855 Fusion Platform. The only plausible explanation is that there will be two versions of the SDM855 – one with the X24 modem for non-5G phones and the other with the X55 modem for 5G devices.

The second chipset that has also gotten the name change is the upcoming Snapdragon 1000 (SDM1000) codenamed “Poipu” which will power ARM-based computers. The chipset has appeared in documents as the SCX8180 while still keeping the aforementioned codename.

The SC8180 will measure 20 x 15 millimeters which means it is significantly bigger than the SDM855/SM8150. Production of the chipset will also be handled by TSMC and it will be 7nm too.

There are two other processors that have also appeared in documents with the new naming scheme but there is no confirmation as to their true identities. They are the SM7150 and the SM7250. There are speculations that they are probably the new names for the newly-announced Snapdragon 670 and its closer but more powerful sibling, the Snapdragon 710.

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Save Up To 50% Off On Top RC Toy Brands On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 18, 2018

If you love operating RC cars, bikes, and other toys or simply looking for the ideal remote control toys gift ideas, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll divulge details about the ‘Top RC Toy Brands’ promotion that recently kicked off on GeekBuying.

GeekBuying is giving RC toys aficionados an opportunity to save up to 50% off on well-received drones and a broad range of other items that you can buy without emptying your pocket. In order to simplify the search process, the promotion has been divided into multiple categories including Super Deals, Top Brands, and Local Stock.

The Super Deal category is where you can find diversified products carrying a heavily discounted price. For the sake of an instance, there’s a 27% off on the Xiaomi MITU WIFI FPV RC Drone, which normally sells for $89.99.

As a result, you can now buy the MITU RC drone at a reduced price of just $65.99. Regrettably, the sale was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

The next category gives brand conscious buyers a lot to cheer about. Dubbed as Top Brands, this section features drones manufactured by DJI, MIX, JJRC, and FeiyuTech. Aside from drones, this segment features high-end flight batteries that you can buy at the dropped price.

The Local Stock category includes products shipping from Spain, Germany, Italy and US-based warehouses. You can follow this link in order to check out the rest of the products and avail the discount before the promotion comes to an end.

Get Big Discounts On RC Toys On GeekBuying