Vivo V9, Vivo Y83 and Vivo X21 gets price cut in India ahead of Vivo V11 Pro launch

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Aug 27, 2018

Vivo has today announced a price cut of up to Rs. 4,000 for three smartphones in India — Vivo V9, Vivo Y83, and Vivo X21. With the price cut, the Vivo V9 is now available for Rs. 18,990 (approximately $271) while the Vivo Y83 now costs Rs. 13,990 ($200). The Vivo X21 is now retailing in India for Rs. 31,990 which roughly converts to $457.

The Vivo V9 was launched in India earlier this year for Rs. 22,990. However, it received a price cut in June, bringing down the phone’s price to Rs. 20,990. The phone is available in three color options — Champagne Gold, Pearl Black, and Sapphire Blue.

It boasts a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ IPS FullView Display with 19:9 screen aspect ratio and a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and packs 4GB RAM, 64GB storage. It features a dual rear camera setup with 16MP + 5MP sensors and a 24MP front-facing camera. Running on Android Orea, it is fuelled by a 3,260mAh battery.

The Vivo Y83 was launched in India in June for a price of Rs. 14,990 and is available in Black and Gold color options. It features a 6.22-inch HD+ notched display and is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P22 octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The phone, which has a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera, is powered by a 3,260mAh battery.

The Vivo X21, which features an under-display fingerprint sensor, came to the Indian market with a price tag of Rs. 35,990, is now available for Rs. 31,990. The phone houses a 6.28-inch Super AMOLED FullView notched display. The Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor powers the Vivo X21 along with 6GB RAM and native storage of 128GB.

The smartphone has a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a secondary sensor of 5-megapixel for depth sensing. On the front side, there’s a 12-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calling. Running on Android Oreo out-of-the-box, the phone is powered by a 3,200mAh battery.

New Motorola RAZR flip phone with foldable screen design suggested in patent filing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 27, 2018

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently published a patent application by Motorola. The patent documents reveal that the Lenovo-owned firm may release foldable screen equipped new foldable flip phone that looks like the Motorola RAZR handset from the yesteryear.

The patent documents show that the foldable flip phone is equipped with a single large display panel is placed on its inner side. The hinge that is required for folding the flip phone is placed under the display. Hence, the phone seems to be equipped with a flexible screen.

On the backside of the phone is a rear camera and below it is a fingerprint scanner enabled logo of the company. The lower portion of the rear shell features an external speaker. The phone is equipped with optional flex sensor that will be controlled by the application processor that will the phone to detect whether the phone is folded or unfolded.

Motorola Mobility LLC from Chicago had filed a patent for the above design in May 2017 and it was published couple of days ago. Even though the company has been granted permission for new flip phone design, it does not mean could be really planning to launch such a smartphone. Samsung and Huawei are expected to launch smartphones with flexible displays at the beginning of the next year. It is likely that other phone manufacturers may debut flexible display phones in 2019.

Motorola RAZR has been one of the most successful phones from the company in the past decade. Earlier this year, when Lenovo CEO was interviewed during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo, he had hinted that the Motorola RAZR phone could be revived with a foldable screen. Hence, it seems that the company may debut a new Motorola RAZR with the above shown patent design in the coming year.

Would you like to see a new RAZR phone with foldable design? Let us know your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Get Up To 80% Off On Electronics And Daily Tools On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 27, 2018

Banggood is currently doling out massive discounts on all sorts of electronics and a wide selection of tools that come in handy in day to day life.

In a bid to ensure consumers can find exactly what they’re looking for without breaking much of a sweat, the recently kicked off promo has been split into multiple categories. Let’s delve straight into the details.

The Pre-Anniversary Sale started today, August 27th. It offers buyers one free item for a product they buy until September 5th. The Anniversary Sale, on the other hand, will offer consumers up to 80% off on select items until September 7th.

Under the ‘Guess The Discount’ section, you can get coupons with bigger discount simply by guessing the correct amount that has been reduced on the product’s retail price. There are 3 rounds completed daily at 09:00, 15:00, 20:00(UTC+8). Each round will offer 200 Pcs coupons and you can grab 1Pcs each round.
Aside from that, Banggood is giving exceptional discounts on a slew of items that have been added to the ‘Top Brands Flash Deals’ section. From Creality 3D to Gamesir, this category features several popular brands.

The next category is called ‘Buy One Get One Free’ and as the name suggests, you get one item free with every item you buy from this segment. Likewise, buyers can avail bigger discounts when they buy more items from the ‘Buy More Save More’ segment.

The ‘Practical Tools’ part has been separated into Hand Tools, Professional Tools, and Electric Tools sections. Each sub-category is redivided into a different section in order to simplify the search process.

For example, the Hand Tools segment has been separated into Screwdriver, Wrench, Pliers, Other Hand Tools sub-categories. It is worth noting that all items featured in these sections carry heavily discounted price tags.

The rest of the discounted products have been divided into other divisions including Mechanical Parts & Hardware, Home Entertainment, Arduino Compatible SCM & DIY Kits, Security & Home Gadgets, Photography & Camera ACC and 3D Printer & Supplies. You can follow this link to check out the rest of the products and avail the discount.

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HD Unboxing Video of Google Pixel 3 XL posted online

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 27, 2018

Google won’t announce the Pixel 3 XL until October but when it does, the only thing we won’t already know by then will be the price. Over the past few weeks, the Pixel 3 XL has leaked in various forms from live shots to full unboxing videos and even camera comparisons with the Samsung Galaxy Note9 and Huawei P20 Pro. Now, a new unboxing video has surfaced online and it is a higher quality than the one that leaked weeks ago.

The video was posted by Russsian YouTube channel In Digi. The Pixel 3 XL comes in a white box devoid of any Pixel or Google branding. The version in the box is pure white with black front bezels.

Included in the box is a pair of wired earphones which have the same design as the wireless Pixel Earbuds from last year. There is a USB-C charging/data cable, a 3.5mm to USB-C cable, and a USB-A to USB-C dongle all in white included in the box. There is also a charging adapter in the box.

The Pixel 3 XL has a thick lower bezel which is home to one of the front-stereo stereo facing speakers. There are no bezels on the sides and at the top, but there is a large tub-like notch which houses the second speaker and two front-facing cameras.

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Just like the Panda White Google Pixel 2 XL, the Pure White Pixel 3 XL has a colored power button but instead of orange like its predecessor’s, it is mint green. The volume rocker is also on the right directly below the power button.

Google hasn’t really changed the design on the back. The main change is that the whole of the back is now covered in glass, not just the top part where the camera and LED flash are located. This shouldn’t be surprising since the Pixel 3 XL supports wireless charging. However, the camera half has a different shade of white to give the phone that two-tone finish.

As we can see in the rest of the video, the Pixel 3 XL is big, and unless you have really large hands, using this device with one hand for more than a few minutes doesn’t look comfortable. The video also confirms the Google Pixel 3 XL is running Android 9 Pie out of the box and also shows off the camera prowess.

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Get Up To 70% Off On School Supplies On NewFrog

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 27, 2018

As children head back to classrooms for a new school year, we’ll shed light on NewFrog’s ‘Back to School’ discounts that teachers can avail to get their classrooms stocked and ready.

NewFrog’s latest promotion offers up to 70% off on a wide selection of electronics and other items. In a bid to simplify the intricate search process, the promo has been split into multiple categories.

The ‘You Must Buy’ section comprises a slew of well-received smartphones including the Xiaomi Mi A2, the Redmi 5A, VkWorld S8 and the Oukitel K7. Aside from that, you can find other items such as the Eaget T1Memory SD Card TF Speed Flash Card, EAGET U9H Metal USB 2.0 High-Speed Flash Drive U Disk Memory Flash Stick, and lots more at a discounted price.

The next category called ‘Learning Machine’ and it is packed with all sorts of useful items such as notebooks, tablets, and even language translators. More importantly, all items featured in this segment are up for grabs at a heavily discounted price.

For the sake of an instance, you can get a 15% off on the Lenovo R480 notebook, which normally sells for $1,043.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it at a slashed price of $886.99.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a high-end smart device without emptying your pocket, the next category is likely to sweep you off your feet. Crammed with well-received smartwatches, this segment includes the Elephone W7 Smartwatch, LYNWO DT18 Bluetooth Phone Watch, and the Zeblaze Crystal 2 Bracelet Wristband, just to name a few.

Note that each device featured in the aforesaid category carry discounted price tags. Regrettably, the discount will be valid only for a limited period of time.

Likewise, you can buy a slew of top-notch earphones and headphone in the ‘Portable Audio’ category, while the ‘Toys & Hobbies section includes quadcopters, a tri-spinner fidget toy and lots more.

Moreover, students can save a considerable amount on various useful items in the ‘School Supplies’ section. You can head straight to this link in order to check out the rest of the products and avail the big discounts before the promotion comes to an end.

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Nokia smartphone maker HMD Global now owns the ‘PureView’ trademark

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Aug 27, 2018

HMD Global, the company behind the new Nokia smartphones, has now got the “PureView” trademark back from Microsoft. According to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) listing, the trademark ownership has now been transferred from Microsoft to HMD Global on August 23.

PureView debuted in the year 2012, when Nokia presented to the world the Nokia 808 PureView at Mobile World Congress 2012, a camera monster at that time, and still the phone with the biggest image sensor in the history of the mobile industry. Later, the PureView branding was applied to the Lumia 920, 1020, 1520, and later the Microsoft Lumia 950.

With ‘PureView’ now in the hands of HMD Global, we could see a Nokia smartphone with PureView branding in the near future. The Finnish company could also adopt PureView for the upcoming Nokia 9 flagship smartphone, but that’s just a speculation. There’s no official communication from the company regarding the usage of the PureView trademark.

Along with the PureView trademark, the company has also registered a new trademark for “Dual Sight” which we assume is for the Bothie feature of Nokia smartphones which enables users to take images from the rear as well as the front-facing camera at the same time.

HMD Global also owns a few other brands that Nokia had earlier introduced, including Asha and Xpress-On. The company has not used the Asha brand and the Xpress-On brand has been used only for the interchangeable back cover for Nokia 1 phone. Point being, HMD owning the PureView brand doesn’t necessarily mean that we’ll see it in the near future on a mobile device.

We recently heard some speculation that HMD could use Light’s Penta-lens camera setup on its mobile devices, and maybe the PureView brand will debut with that Penta-lens device. PureView was about the best camera performance and if HMD Global decides to use the PureView brand, the company needs to make sure the phone features the best camera experience.

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OnePlus 6T specs may include 3D sensing technology and ultra-fast charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 27, 2018

OPPO has recently introduced the OPPO R17 and OPPO R17 Pro smartphones. These phones are equipped with waterdrop notch screens that are shielded by Corning Gorillas Glass 6. Compared to R17, the R17 Pro is an advanced smartphone that features a triple camera unit with 3D ToF (Time-of-Flight) sensing technology. It is also equipped with Super VOOC fast charging that was only available on the OPPO Find X that was unveiled in June. Since China-based BBK Electronics is the parent firm of OnePlus, OPPO and Vivo, it is very likely that the upcoming OnePlus 6T may borrow features like 3D sensing technology, ultra-fast charging and in-display fingerprint scanner from the R17 Pro.

The R17 Pro’s triple camera unit includes 12-megapixel main camera with f/1.5 – f/2.4 variable aperture + 20-megpixel secondary sensor and 3D ToF sensing technology. This tech is different from the 3D structured light module that is used for 3D facial recognition on the Apple iPhone X and Oppo Find X. On the other side, the 3D ToF camera can be used for gesture recognition and Augmented Reality cases such as virtual fitting of clothes or virtually checking how a furniture will appear at home. Chinese tipsters are now claiming that the upcoming OnePlus 6T could be also equipped with 3D ToF sensing technology.

There is a possibility that the OnePlus 6T will be equipped with a 6.4-inch OLED screen with waterdrop notch display design like the OPPO R17 Pro. It could be protected by Gorilla Glass 6 layer.

Also, the OnePlus 6T could be the first OnePlus smartphone to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Super VOOC charging available on the R17 Pro offers 50W fast charging that can gain 40 percent battery power by charging it for only 10 minutes. The other feature that OP6T may borrow from the R17 Pro is variable camera aperture for the for its main lens in the dual camera setup.

OnePlus 6T has recently received certification from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) that has confirmed its existence. Since the OPPO R17 Pro is a China-exclusive phone, it is unlikely to arrive in Western markets where OnePlus smartphones are targeted. The OP6T could be the first OnePlus phone to land through a carrier in the U.S. The handset could be available through T-Mobile in the country. As far as pricing is concerned, it is speculated that it could cost around $550.

Get Elephone A4 Pro 4G Phablet For Only $139.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 27, 2018

Sporting an all glass in the body design, the Elephone A4 Pro is quite an irresistible 4G phablet. It sports a huge 5.85 inch HD display with a screen resolution of 2280 X 1080 pixels, breathing new life into your videos and photos.

The Elephone A4 Pro phablet became an instant hit after it was made available to the public earlier this year, thanks to the impressive array of features it boasts. Regrettably, the device’s steep price tag spelled bad news for cost-conscious buyers, but that’s about to change.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Elephone A4 Pro phablet without emptying your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. The Chinese budget-friendly mobile company is currently offering its well-received phablet at a dropped price on GearBest.

While the A4 Pro 4G phablet usually carries a relatively steep price tag, it is currently available for just $139.99 on GearBest. This noteworthy 29% discount will be available for the phablet on the Chinese online store for a limited period of time.

An absolute bargain at this dropped price, the Elephone A4 Pro phablet packs a powerful MT6763 Octa Core 2.0GHz processor, under the hood. The device offers 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of onboard storage.

It houses a 16.0MP rear-mounted camera and an 8.0MP front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. Moreover, the phablet runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by 3000mAh big capacity battery.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the rest of the specification and avail the discount. It is worth noting that the discount will be valid for both black and medium orchid color versions of the phablet for 6 days.

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Meizu 16th Mirror Blue edition leaked photo appears

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 27, 2018

On Aug. 8, Meizu had introduced the Meizu 16th series of smartphones through an unveil event in Beijing, China. The enticing starting price of 2,698 Yuan makes it one of the irresistible Snapdragon 845 powered smartphones. At the launch event of the Meizu 16th, the company had confirmed that it will be available in two color choices such as Black and White. Couple of days after the launch of the Meizu 16th, the rumor mill claimed that the company may introduce a new color variant for it. Today, some netizens have shared an image of the new “Mirror Blue” edition of the Meizu 16th. It is also speculated that the new variant may carry the same price tag as the other two color variants.

The above image reveals that the Mirror Blue Meizu 16th will be a color gradient that gives it a premium appeal. The handset seems to be sporting 3D glass back shell that is curved on all four sides. If the Meizu 16th arrives in the new color, it is very likely that the Meizu 16th Plus will be also available in the same color. At present, there is no official confirmation by Meizu on the existence of the Meizu 16th Mirror Blue variant.

Last week, the Meizu 16th was made available on its first very sale in China and it was sold out in just few seconds. The Meizu 16th is equipped with an 18:9 aspect ratio display that measures 6 inches. The Snapdragon 845 SoC is present under the hood of the phone. It comes in multiple storage editions like 64 GB and 128 GB and RAM variants like 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB. It is equipped with 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera and 20-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset receives power from 3,010mAh battery.

On the other side, the Meizu 16th Plus features 6.5-inch S-AMOLED screen that offers 18:9 aspect ratio. It features the same SoC, dual rear cameras and front-facing camera available on the Meizu 16th. Its storage variants are 128 GB and 256 GB and its RAM variants are 6 GB and 8 GB. It receives power from 3,750mAh battery.

What do you think about the appearance of the Mirror Blue Meizu 16th? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Buy Simtoo XT175 Fairy Drone For Just $149.99 On TomTop

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 27, 2018

The market is brimming with all sorts of drones designed for beginners and experts alike. While you can shop for a drone as well as drone accessories both online and offline, you’re likely to end up burning a hole in your pocket.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious drone enthusiasts, the renowned creator of Follow Me and Foldable RC quadcopter, Simtoo is currently offering its well-received XT175 Fairy brushless selfie drone at a dropped price on TomTop. While this compact drone would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can now buy it for just $149.99.

This is a noteworthy 32% reduction in the drone’s original asking price of $219.99. Regrettably, the limited offer will be valid for the reaming 153 pieces for a limited period of time.

The Simtoo XT175 Fairy is quite a bargain at this dropped price, given that it sports a highly useful foldable design and weighs in at just 140g, making it an easy-to-carry drone. Moreover, users can control the drone with a 2.4G controller as well as a 2.4G/5.8G Wifi APP.
The XT175 Fairy drone houses an 8.0MP camera that produces an unparalleled real-time images transmission for high-quality video and picture taking. Furthermore, it comes with an easy-to-control altitude hold mode in order to facilitate aerial photography.

Equipped with GPS and optical flow positioning function, the XT175 Fairy drone guarantees perfect flight. The drone is very convenient to operate thanks to its one-key taking off/landing feature.

You can follow this link in order to check out the rest of the specifications and avail the discount before the sale ends. It is worth noting that the Flash Sale price will only be valid for just 24 days.

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Vivo X23 is launching on September 6

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 27, 2018

At the beginning of the last week, Vivo had revealed the existence of the Vivo X23 smartphone by adding its web page on the official website. Official renders, leaked photos and specifications of the smartphone have also surfaced in the past few days. Today, Vivo has confirmed that it will be holding a launch event at 7:30 PM on Sept. 6 in Beijing, China to unveil the Vivo X23 smartphone.

The Vivo X23 that will be arriving as the successor of the Vivo X21 will be equipped with a waterdrop AMOLED screen of 6.4 inches. The official page of the phone has revealed that it offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.2 percent. The handset will be featuring fourth-generation under-display fingerprint scanner.

Recently, a Vivo phone with a model number of V1809A that is believed to be the Vivo X23 phone was spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 710. The very same model has also surfaced on Master Lu benchmarks with Snapdragon 670 SoC. Hence, it is advisable to wait for official confirmation from Vivo to confirm on its SoC. There is a possibility that the Vivo X23 may come in two variants like the Vivo X21. One variant of the X23 may feature an in-display fingerprint scanner and advanced whereas the X23 model with regular fingerprint scanner may come with slightly lower specs.

The Chinese benchmarking platform has confirmed that the waterdrop screen of the X23 will be producing Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It means it will offer an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that the Vivo X23 is equipped with 8 GB of RAM. It features an internal storage of 128 GB.

The other specifications of the Vivo X23 smartphone are yet to be confirmed. The handset is already available for reservations through the official online Vivo store in China. Also, the rumor mill is yet to reveal the pricing of the phone.

In related news, Vivo will be also unveiling the Vivo V11 Pro on Sept. 6 in India. Like the Vivo X23, the V11 Pro will be also sporting waterdrop notch display design. The Chinese manufacturer has dubbed the design as Halo FullView Display. The other specs of the phone include Snapdragon 660, 3,400mAh battery, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of native storage, 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera and 25-megapixel front camera.

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Buy OnePlus 6 4G Phablet For Just $469.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 27, 2018

The hotly-anticipated follow up to the Oneplus 5T dubbed, the Oneplus 6 was made available to the public earlier this year. As expected, the feature-laden 4G phablet became an instant hit.

Equipped with the powerful Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 2.8GHz processor, the Oneplus 6 doesn’t come cheap, in fact, it will set you back a pretty penny on online stores. Furthermore, the irresistible OnePlus 6 sports a big 6.28 inches Optic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.

The splash resistant phablet receives additional protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and an equally robust aluminum frame. While it’s exceptional specifications justify the steep price tag it carries, this spells bad news for cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a phablet.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Oneplus 6 without emptying your pocket, we got good news for you. The coveted phablet is currently up for grabs at a considerably lowered price on GearBest.

Much to the delight of OnePlus fans, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is currently doling out a noteworthy 26% off on the OnePlus 6 phablet’s original asking price. As a result, you can now acquire the well-received phablet at a dropped price of just $469.99.

On the downside, this Flash Sale price will only be limited to the remaining 288 pieces. It is also worth noting that the promo is slated to end in 2 days. So if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, follow this link without wasting time.

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Preorder Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition Smartphone At A Dropped Price Of Just $699 On Banggood; Here’s How

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 27, 2018

Xiaomi launched the long-awaited Mi 6 successors dubbed, the Mi 8 and Mi 8SE at a recently concluded event in Shenzhen, China. Alongside the two flagship Android smartphones, the Chinese tech firm unveiled the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, which became an instant hit.

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition is an irresistible smartphone that boasts an impressive array of features, coupled with an eye-catching cosmetic appearance. With a mammoth 6.21 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display, the phone is ideal for those who fancy watching their favorite series or play games on a big screen mobile.

Moreover, it offers a screen resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels with a pixel density of 402 PPI with an 83.8% screen-to-body ratio to breathe new life into your videos and photos. While the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 provides a much-needed additional protection to the screen, the phone is housed in a sturdy aluminum frame.

You can preorder the Mi 8 Explorer Edition if you’re willing to shell out $799.99 on Banggood. But if you’re on a tight budget and wondering how you can get your hands on the feature-laden smartphone without emptying your pocket, we’ll show how the phone’s steep retail price can be significantly reduced.
In order to bring the original asking price of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition smartphone down, all you need to do is to apply coupon code 8BGMI8EX at the time of checking out. This will help you save $100 and lower your grand total to just $699.

An absolute bargain at this dropped price, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core, max to 2.8GHz processor and it packs an Adreno 630 710MHz, under the hood. The phone offers 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of non-expandable internal storage.

On the photography front, it houses a 12.0MP+12.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 20.0MP selfie shooter with AI Beautify, 3D Beautify, AI portrait mode, 10 types of AI scene modes, Selfie countdown, Face recognition, Mirror, and HDR. The phone runs MIUI 9-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and use the coupon code before it expires.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3 launched in Taiwan; Global launch loading!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 27, 2018

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest big battery, phablet-sized smartphone for the Taiwanese market. The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 hits Taiwan barely a month after it was launched in China. The launch event also saw the company unveil the Mi Band 3 smart wearable for the local market. The Taiwan launch is believed to signal the global launch of the model which is eagerly awaited by fans of the Mi brand in love with its large size, big battery and affordable pricing.

Indeed, the Mi Max 3 is affordable as its Taiwan pricing is consistent with the one announced in China. It adopts a price tag of NTW$7,999 (~$260) for the 4GB + 64GB version and you’ll agree this is a bang for buck offer. The device is expected to be available in Taiwan on August 30 via Xiaomi Home, Xiaomi store, Mi.com and PCHome. While the Star of Taiwan will start selling the model on September 1.

As a reminder, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 sports a 6.9-inch 18:9 display and is powered by an SD636 chip. The chip is based on 14nm process technology. It uses Kryo 260 architecture, octa-core design, while the CPU frequency is 1.8GHz. The GPU is an Adreno 509 GPU whose performance is not much different from Snapdragon 660. The Max 3 equally comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There is also a 6GB + 128GB version but that wasn’t made available in Taiwan. The phone gets its juice from a massive 5500mAh battery and despite the big battery the device isn’t too heavy. The 18:9 aspect ratio also ensures one-handed operation is possible and easier than on previous models.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is official: 6.3-inch Super AMOLED, SD660, dual cam and 6GB RAM

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 27, 2018

Perhaps stimulated by the rapidly rising profile of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi in the Indian market, Samsung is gradually bringing more innovativeness and less stereotype into its smartphone designs and configuration. The company has just launched a new model for the Indian market. The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star, as it is known, comes with a number of specs features which is different from the usual Exynos SOC, 16:9 aspect ratio screen design, single camera, small battery and RAM sizes which usually characterise the company’s mid-range models. The model was reportedly launched in China earlier on as Galaxy A9 Star.

The Galaxy A8 Star sports a massive 6.3-inch Super AMOLED screen with a full-screen, notch-less design and 2220 x 1080 pixels resolution. The screen has an 80% screen-to-body ratio and utilises the 18:9 aspect ratio. The device utilises a metal frame and has a 2.5D curved glass over the display screen. The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is equipped with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 premium midrange chipset. The processor sure brings AI feature to the camera. The SoC is backed by 6GB of RAM while the phone has 64GB of internal storage expandable up to 400GB.

On the camera end, the Galaxy A8 Star packs a dual camera setup at the rear which is arranged in the iPhone X style. That is the two sensors are arranged vertically at the upper left corner. The dual camera setup is comprised of a 16MP + 24MP sensors. Both sensors come with a f/1.7 aperture. For selfies, the A8 Star features a 24MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor which unlocks the device in record time. The premium smartphone gets its juice from a 3,700mAh battery which ships with a 15W USB Type-C charger. Providing the interface is Android 8.0 Oreo-based Samsung Experience 9.0. The phone also has the Bixby smart assistant built in, NFC and facial recognition.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star will go on sale in India on August 27 and will be sold exclusively on Amazon India. It carries a price tag of Rs. 34,990 (around $501) which is a little bit expensive considering the Snapdragon 660 chipset is somehow old and there are cheaper mid-range models utilising the SoC.

Nopixgo mosquito repelling band gets started on Kickstarter

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 26, 2018

According to the World Health Organization, more than half of the world is at great risk of malaria, if the mosquitoes in our homes are environment are not exterminated. Nopixgo at this point in time comes with a wristband that emits weak electromagnetic signals and fields which keep mosquitoes away from the wearer. This is a different approach when compared to most devices which use the ultrasound to ward off mosquitos which have been said not to be that effective.

This wave the wristband produces according to Swiss electronics engineer Kurt Stoll “the manufacturer of the device”, mimic the natural electromagnetic signatures of thunderstorms. How does it work? immediately the mosquitoes detect the wave through there hair-like sensory organ known as the sensilla, the mosquitoes would flee and find shelter, thinking that a storm is coming.

The electromagnetic waves according to the manufacturer is not harmful to man, unlike other devices which use different chemical and at the tail end, ocould causes different illness to man. Just like other wristbands on the market today, the device is made of topnotch materials that make it comfortable to wear and also last the test of time. It is water-resistant and is claimed to run for approximately 3-7 days depending on surrounding temperatures per 1-hour micro-USB charge of its battery. It can be rocked by both children and adult.

If you are interested in this wristband, click HERE. You can also watch the video below for more details.

https://youtu.be/F2aojpMNUJE

LG V40 360° video and CAD-based renders surfaces

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 26, 2018

The tradition at LG is to release two flagship smartphones each year. The G-series is for the first half of the year while the V-series usually gets announced in the second half of the year. This year, LG changed things a bit by announcing the LG V35 in May, a small refresh, sort of, over last year’s V30. But the main V-series flagship, the LG V40 will launch this half.

Popular leaker @Onleaks has gotten his hands on CAD drawings of the LG V40 and has collaborated with Slashleaks to make 3D renders as well as a 360° video.

The LG V40 takes a cue from Huawei’s P20 Pro and packs triple rear cameras, however, LG is using a different design. The three cameras are lined up horizontally at the center. They share a single housing and are flanked by a LED flash on the left. There is also a fingerprint scanner below the setup and the device’s name etched a few millimeters below.

The LG V40 has a 6.3-inch display and will also sport a notch like the LG G7 but its own notch will house dual cameras bringing the total number of sensors on the device to five. The notch isn’t wide or deep like we have seen from some other manufacturers. If you do not like the notch, there will be a settings menu where it can be hidden.

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There is a bit of bezel at the bottom below the screen which is sort of standard on Android devices with a notch. The only difference may be the thickness. From the renders, we can also see that the LG V40 has a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille at the bottom.

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The dimensions of the phone have also been provided. The LG V40 will measure 158.8 x 75.8 x 7.8mm. It has a camera bump so if you factor that in, it measures 8.2mm at its thickest point.

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BlackBerry KEY2 LE debuting at IFA 2018 on August 30

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 26, 2018

Despite physical keyboard having totally disappeared in the phones market due to the big touchscreen displays, BlackBerry is still releasing devices with physical QWERTY keyboards. After launching the new KEY2 with upper-midrange specs, the Canadian company acquired by TCL will soon announce its more affordable Lite version: BlackBerry KEY2 LE. Today, BB’s official account on Twitter has posted a teaser video which confirms that the handset will officially debut at IFA 2018, on August 30.

Just like its older sibling, BlackBerry KEY2 LE will be equipped with a physical QWERTY keyboard with a space bar doubling as a fingerprint reader. It is expected to come with an unusual 4.5-inch display (due to the presence of the keyboard) with an “almost” Full HD resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels.

Almost time for a new introduction. #IFA18 pic.twitter.com/9KPX5GrgvY

— BlackBerry Mobile (@BBMobile) August 24, 2018

On the hardware side, there will be an octa-core Snapdragon 636 chipset running at a max clock frequency of 1.8 GHz, supported by 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of internal storage depending on the chosen variant. The rear plastic back should house a dual camera configuration with resolutions of 13 and 5 MP, while the front camera should be a 5 MP snapper. At last, the battery will have a capacity of 3000 mAh. Excluding the keyboard, none of BlackBerry KEY2 LE alleged specs are impressive, so we hope at least that it will be sold at a reasonable price.

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AGM X3 surfaces on TENAA ahead of August 29 launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 26, 2018

Chinese phone manufacturer, AGM, is set to launch a new rugged smartphone on Wednesday, August 29. The new phone which will be sold as the AGM X3 will be the most powerful rugged smartphone available as it will come with a Snapdragon 845 processor. Ahead of its release, the phone has appeared on China’s network agency, TENAA, baring all its specs.

The AGM X3 will come with a 5.99-inch screen with a 1080 x 2160 resolution. It is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 2.649GHz which has been confirmed to be the Snapdragon 845 mobile platform. There will be two configurations – one will have 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage while the other will have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Irrespective of the version purchased, owners will be able to add more storage via a MicroSD card slot.

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On the back of the phone are dual cameras arranged vertically. The TENAA listing says one of the rear cameras is a 20MP sensor but the pixel count of the second sensor isn’t stated. There is also a 24MP sensor in front for selfies and video calls. Below the dual rear cameras is a fingerprint scanner for keeping the phone secure.

The AGM X3 will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and pack a 4,100mAh battery. While it may be a big battery when compared to other flagships released this year, the capacity is actually much smaller than that of the AGM X2 which has a 6000mAh battery.

The X3 will only be available in black according to TENAA. Seeing as it is a rugged smartphone, it is no surprise that the phone weighs 200g. Its dimensions are given as 167.5 x 81.5 x 10.5 mm.

Based on the pictures provided by TENAA, the AGM X3 appears to have a back made of glass with curved sides. There is a rubberized frame with extra thick corners that runs around the phone to absorb shocks when it falls.

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OnePlus 6T certified in Russia, EEC confirms its existence

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 26, 2018

Finally, we have got a concrete piece of information about the OnePlus 6T. The upcoming flagship which has been reported to officially debut in November has just been certified by the EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) in Russia. This kind of confirms its existence after tons of mere rumors. So, even though no important technologic breakthroughs have been made and no new flagship chipsets by Qualcomm have hit the shelves in the past few months, the second OnePlus flagship of this year will come just like in 2017.

Sadly, the EEC did not release any info about the specs sheet of the flagship. From the Russian agency, we only know that it has been certified with the model number A6013. So, we still have to rely on rumors. According to recent rumors, the upcoming OnePlus 6T will come with the same design as the new Oppo R17 Pro, which includes a waterdrop display which will have a minimal notch just for the front camera and an even higher screen-to-body ratio than its predecessor. But there should be a difference: the 6T is not expected to come with an in-display fingerprint reader, so it may be placed on the back.

It may even be available in gradient color variants like Stream Blue of the R17 Pro. And it may sport a triple camera setup composed of three sensors: one with a 12 MP resolution and a variable aperture (it will be possible to switch from f/1.5 to f/2.4) just like the latest Samsung flagships, one with a 20 MP resolution and a f/2.6 aperture and a TOF 3D stereo camera for AR able to capture depth info. The display of the OnePlus 6T should be a bit bigger than the one of its predecessor (6.4 inches with AMOLED technology and Full HD+ resolution), while the processor will be the Snapdragon 845.

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