OPPO R17 launched with SD 670, Onscreen fingerprint, Gradient back and Gorilla Glass 6

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Aug 23, 2018

HTC took to Twitter in the early hours of today to announce that it has an event on August 30. The tweet includes a caption that reads “Beauty and power meet on August 30th 2018” and is accompanied by a poster which teases the product belongs to the U-series.

Based on previous rumors, the phone we think HTC may unveil on that day is the HTC U12 Life, a successor to the mid-range U11 Life from last year. The phone is expected to come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636, a 6-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 1080 x 2160 resolution. It will also have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

For optics, the HTC U12 Life will have 12MP + 5MP dual rear cameras and a single 13MP front-facing camera with its own selfie flash. The new 18:9 aspect ratio will mean the fingerprint scanner will find a new home and the back of the phone is the most likely position.

Beauty and power meet on August 30th 2018. pic.twitter.com/pOVKlEzSGY

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OPPO R17 Pro gets the incredibly quick Super VOOC Fast Charging! 40% in 10 minutes

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Aug 23, 2018

OPPO just gave us a very big reason to the get the OPPO R17 Pro that was announced a few minutes ago! The OPPO R17 Pro will come with support for the incredibly quick Super VOOC fast charging that was so far exclusive to the incredibly expensive OPPO Find X Lamborghini edition.

Back when the OPPO Find X was announced, we hoped that we would see Super VOOC in the company’s first true flagship in a couple of years. We did get this tech but it was unfortunately limited to the Find X Lamborghini edition. Considering how this particular special edition costs EUR 1,699 (~$1970), it was out of the reach of regular smartphone users. But now, with Super VOOC on the OPPO R17 Pro, incredibly fast charging just got a lot cheaper for customers.

RELATED: OPPO R17 Pro to have triple rear cameras with ToF 3D sensing

In case you are wondering why this is such a big deal, then know that Super VOOC can charge your phone to nearly 40% in just 10 minutes! Thats as fast as you can get on a smartphone in 2018. Imagine you have like 10% charge before you head to the office. By the time you have your breakfast, the phone will be up to 50%! In day to day usage, it’ll make a big difference.

The Super VOOC fast charging tech is safe as well. TUV Rheinland has given safety certification to this fast charging technology and the company was quick to explain that the tech has undergone rigorous battery and charging cycle test to ensure that its safe for daily use. Considering how Super VOOC boosts the charging power to a massive 50W (10V 5A), this certification was indeed necessary to confirm its safe for use.

With Super VOOC, OPPO R17 Pro just got a lot more enticing for customers. What’s your take?

Huawei’s latest teaser confirms Kirin 980 launches August 31

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Aug 23, 2018

Huawei will be attending this year’s edition of IFA which begins on August 31 and will run till September 5. Huawei will most likely not be announcing any new phones but it sure will take the wraps off its latest flagship processor, the Kirin 980, and a new video teaser from the manufacturer further confirms this.

The 7-second video was uploaded on Weibo today and it reveals Huawei will have a live event on the first day of the trade show. While the video doesn’t explicitly mention that the Kirin 980 will be announced, one can see the shape of a chipset in the video.

The Kirin 980 will appear first in the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro set to launch in October. The new chipset will also appear in other Huawei and Honor flagships such as the Honor V11/View 11 and the Huawei P30 series which launches next year.

World’s first Graphene heated Eye mask goes on sale for $32.99

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 23, 2018

The Grahope heated eye mask is a new kind of eye mask which combines both external and internal effects in its function. There so many kinds of eye masks available globally like the heating eye mask, simple sleep mask, and disposable hot steam eye mask, among others. The major use of these eye masks is mostly for temporary relaxation with little or no internal positive effect. That isn’t so with the Grahope-manufactured heated eye mask. The mask is made using a new high-tech material, Graphene. In case you’ve never heard of graphene, it is an allotrope (form) of carbon. What makes the material interesting is that when heated up, it emits far-infrared light which can penetrate deeply into our body and provide physical therapy.

Most busy people have one time or the other experienced lack of sleep or prolong use of electronics – PC, laptops, smartphones etc. This may have resulted in dry, puffy and tired eyes. In such a situation, a spa for the eyes using the heating eye mask is essential as it brings excellent comfort and relaxation by stimulating blood circulation while wearing the eye mask. Also, such therapy helps you fall asleep quickly by relaxing your facial muscles and blocking out all light. It is also perfect to use at night if you wish to experience a stress-free sleep and refresh your brain.

There is a high-level acceptance that far-infrared is healthy for the human body, including the eyes because the far-infrared wavelength emitted by the graphene heating film is 6-14μm，This is very close to the wavelength of the infrared ray emitted by the human body itself. Yes, the human body emits electromagnetic radiation. Most of the radiation emitted by the human body is in the infrared region, mainly at the wavelength of 12μm. As such, this mask is perfect to provide physical therapy. Frequent use of the Grahope heating eye mask is said to not only help in soothing dry and tired eyes but also has the potential to help eliminate your eye wrinkles and dark circle.

Furthermore, the device is manufactured with several features that improve safety since we’re talking of the eyes here. The Gahope eye mask is set to work for 1 hour each time and after that, it shuts down automatically. Thus, you don’t have to worry about overheating of the eyes after you fall asleep. The driving voltage is also very low, just 3.7V as against 220V on other eye masks. Also, the temperature can be adjusted based on your preference. There are three different modes of temperature (low, medium and high) ranged from 100.4°F to 113°F.

The eye mask is made using lightweight materials and is soft. It exerts zero pressure on the eyes and provides 360°shading. The elastic straps are also soft and adjustable thus, the eye mask is capable of fitting different head sizes. Its usage isn’t restricted as it comes with a USB port which can be powered using a power bank, PC or USB adapter.

Despite the new, safe and efficient technology the Grahope eye mask packs, it is priced at just $32.99. The eye mask is presently available on Amazon for this price and you’ll agree it is super affordable. You can check it out from here.

Huawei releases MateBook X Pro with 8GB RAM+512GB SSD (No Nvidia Graphics Card) for non-gamers

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Aug 23, 2018

Back at MWC 2018 when Huawei unveiled the MateBook X Pro, it was announced in four different configurations with three of them having NVIDIA’s MX150 graphics card. Now, Huawei has released a fifth model that comes with the same Core i7 processor as the higher models but ditches the NVIDIA graphics card.

The new model has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD but doesn’t have an MX150 GPU. Huawei says this model is targeted at those who want the storage but don’t need the extra 8GB RAM and MX150 GPU of the highest model. So practically, this is for non-gamers.

The new model still has a 13.9-inch 3000 x 2000 LTPS touch display with its super thin bezels and 91% screen-to-body ratio. It has a 57.4Wh battery which Huawei says can last 12 up to 12 hours for video playback. It also supports fast charge.

There are two USB-C ports and a single USB-A port for connectivity. It also has a headphone jack, four speakers, and four long-range microphones for Cortana. The keyboard is spill-proof and there is a fingerprint scanner buried under the power button. It also has a pop-up webcam that is nestled between the F7 and F8 keys.

Ulefone Armor 5 Rugged Smartphone showcased in hands on video, on sale for $189.99 (Video)

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Aug 23, 2018

Ulefone has a history of making rugged smartphones and the company’s latest offering, the Ulefone Armor 5 brings updated hardware inside a solid rugged body. The phone features a mid-range Helio P23 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Unfortunately, the 5.85-inch screen comes with a 1512 x 750p resolution, which is quite low for a 2018 smartphone. It doesn’t even miss the infamous notch, taking the aspect ratio to 18.9:9. However, the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 4, so they are taking the rugged aspect of the device pretty seriously.

Now, the Ulefone Armor 5 is seen in a hands on video released by the company. The phone goes through some basic tasks like talking to google assistant, sending emails, video calling on Skype, navigation and photography. In the video, the phone seems to execute each of these tasks pretty smoothly, which isn’t surprising given the Helio P23 MT6763 chip on board.

Ulefone Armor 5 aims to be a blend of rugged and modern smartphone. So it features IP68 certification which means it can survive under water (up to 1.5 meters) for up to an hour. It is drop resistant, corrosion resistant, and even high temperature resistant. This ensures that the phone will survive even the extreme environments without any major hiccups. What’s more, along with its rugged features, the Ulefone Armor 5 comes with modern tech like Qi Wireless Charging, Face Unlock. The phone is powered by Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

RELATED: Take a look at the factory where Ulefone Armor 5 is manufactured (video)

The Ulefone Armor 5 is up for sale currently for a promo price of $189.99 on aliexpress until Aug 24. There are multiple bundles available along with the device, including a Mi Band 3 bundle for $210.99. You can check out the Ulefone Armor 5 Aliexpress listing and the bundles from here.

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE gets its first price cut

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Aug 23, 2018

The Mi 8 SE is turning out to be a best-seller for Xiaomi since it officially went on sale The premium mid-range model was launched alongside the Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition on May 31. The Mi 8 SE went on sale on June 8 with a starting price of 1799 yuan doe the 4GB+64GB version while the 6GB+64GB sold for 1999 yuan. Xiaomi has now effected a temporary 100 yuan price cut for the 6GB + 64GB version which will be on offer for 1899 yuan for just one day.

Apart from the 100 yuan price slash for the 6GB + 64GB version, the Mi 8 SE 6GB + 128GB version comes bundled with a free gift of Mi Band 3. The high-end 6GB+128GB memory variant was announced towards the end of July and went on sale a couple of weeks back for 2299 yuan (~$338).

Check This Out: Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 SE 4G Phablet For Just $329.99 On GearBest

Aside from having a beautiful design, the main standout feature of the Mi 8SE is definitely the Snapdragon 710 chipset onboard. This is Qualcomm’s latest premium mid-range chipset with some level of improved performance and energy efficiency over the SD 660 chipset. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE equally comes with a 5.88-inch AMOLED display, dual cameras and fingerprint sensor at the rear, a powerful 3120mAh battery and more.

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Huawei P20 and P20 Pro Price Cut Down to $479 On Giztop

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Buy Huawei P20 From $479 on Giztop Buy Huawei P20 Pro From $649 on Giztop

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Aug 23, 2018

Huawei took the wraps off its hotly-anticipated P20 smartphone earlier this year. As expected, the phone followed in the footsteps of its precursors and garnered tremendous popularity among smartphone lovers.

While there are several reasons to fancy the P20, Giztop is giving Huawei fans one more incentive to adore this recently unveiled smartphone. Keeping in line with this, the official shop of Gizmochina is doling out a noteworthy discount on the phone’s original asking price.

The Huawei P20 smartphone would normally set you back $549 on an online store, but Giztop is currently selling it at a dropped price of just $479. This is a noteworthy price cut on the well-received smartphone that boasts an impressive array of features.
Sporting a big 5.8inch TFT LCD display with a screen resolution of 2244X1080 pixels and a pixel density of 428 PPI, the Huawei P20 is an ideal smartphone for those who fancy watching their favorite videos on a big screen phone. Under the hood, it packs a powerful Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor along with a Mali-G72 MP12 GPU.

It offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of onboard storage to ensure you never run out of storage space to save your favorite content. On the photography front, the P20 houses a 20MP+12MP dual camera set up in the back and a 24MP selfie shooter.

The P20 runs EMUI 8.1-based Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a robust 3400mAh battery. Moreover, the phone is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors including accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount, which is likely to end soon.

Xiaomi launches new 15.6” Mi Notebook with 8th-gen processor, NVIDIA GeForce MX110 & a full-sized keyboard

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Aug 23, 2018

Xiaomi has released a new version of its Mi Notebook PC. The new version comes with 8th-gen Intel processors, an NVIDIA GPU, and a full-sized keyboard – complete with a dedicated number pad.

The new Mi Notebook has a 15.6-inch FHD screen and is powered by Intel’s 8th-gen processors. Depending on the model, you either get a Core i5 or Core i7 processor. The Core i5 variant comes in 4GB RAM and 8GB RAM versions. Irrespective of the model you purchase, you get 128GB of SSD storage paired with 1TB of HDD. You also get an NVIDIA GeForce MX110 2GB RAM graphics card.

The new processor provides a 40% increase in performance over the 7th gen models and the GeForce MX110 should be great for image processing and handle online gaming. Xiaomi says users can add up to 32GB of memory for better performance. The Mi Notebook has a double fan double ventilation design and has a 2+2 heat pipe layout to help with heat dissipation.

One of the other selling points of the new notebook is its dedicated numerical keypad which has dedicated keys for the calculator, browser, and scroll lock. For connectivity, there are 2 x USB 3.0 ports on the left, an HDMI port, a3.5mm jack and an ethernet port. The right-hand side is home to an SD card slot, a single USB 2.0 port, and a DC port. Sadly, this is missing a USB-C port. There is also a power LED light in-between the USB 2.0 port and DC port.

Xaiomi says the Mi Notebook has dual 3W speakers and Dolby Audio surround sound technology. It comes pre-installed with genuine Microsoft Office and Xiaomi’s own sync assistant.

Buy wowoto S6A DLP Projector For Just $777.77 On GearBest [Promotion Code]

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Aug 23, 2018

Outfitted with newfangled techniques, the DLP projectors continue to garner skyrocketing popularity. While there’s no dearth of high-end projectors in the market, you’d usually end up spending a fortune on a projector that fits your expectation.

But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a projector, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll divulge details about the wowoto S6A DLP projector and show how you can save extra money at the time of checking out.

The S6A is a feature-laden DLP projector that boasts an impressive 0.39:1 throw ration for short distance projection. Moreover, it features 1000 lumens brightness, coupled with 1000:1 contrast ratio for crystal clear images.

While the wowoto S6A DLP projector’s awe-inspiring features justify the steep $999 price tag it normally carries, GearBest is giving cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money without breaking much of a sweat. Let’s check out the details.

You can save $221.23 simply by applying promotion code IT$CN77OOT before you proceed to check out. With the aforesaid coupon, you can bring your grand total down to just $777.77.

The wowoto S6A DLP projector is an absolute bargain at this price, given that it runs on the Android 4.4 system and is backed by a robust 15600mAh battery that warrants long use. Its LED lamp delivers up to a whopping 20 thousand hours without causing any sort of harm to your eyes.

The S6A comes with built-in speaker and offers a projection distance of 0.1 to 0.3m for home theatre. It features 2.4GHz + 5GHz dual-band WiFi so that you can quickly connect to the internet when the device is within the range of an accessible network.

You can check out the rest of the details by heading straight to this link and take advantage of the promotion code before it expires.

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Doogee S70 wants to be the first rugged gaming smartphone in the world

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Aug 23, 2018

There are tens of rugged smartphones on the market already and there are a handful of gaming smartphones too. What we do not have is a rugged gaming smartphone and that is where the Doogee S70 comes in – a phone that merges both categories.

The Doogee S70 comes with a 5.99inch full HD+ display that is shatterproof and has support for glove touch. It is powered by an Helio P23 processor clocked at 2.5GHz and has a Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. There is 6GB of RAM on board along with 64GB of expandable storage.

The phone has a one-touch gaming mode that clears all other running apps and tasks and directs all power to whatever game you are playing. Doogee also says it has a metal cooling module on the back which improves cooling efficiency.

With the Doogee S70, one should be able to take great cameras too. There are dual cameras on the rear a 12MP Sony IMX363 f/1.8 1.4m sensor with dual PD autofocus and a secondary 5MP sensor for capturing depth of field details. The front-facing camera is a 16MP f/2.0 wide-angle sensor.

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Doogee has also included a 5500mAh battery which it says should provide up to 11 hours of PUBG/Fortnite gameplay. It also has support for 24W fast charging and wireless charging. The Doogee S70 is waterproof and dustproof and can even withstand pressurized waterjets. It is also MIL-STD-810G certified, has NFC and a fingerprint scanner, and will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box

Doogee will sell the phone with a gamepad that can be attached to the phone. The gamepad is similar to that sold with the Black Shark gaming phone has it only has controls on the left side.

Google Pixel 3 XL camera samples reveal photography prowess of its single rear camera

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Aug 23, 2018

Even though the actual launch of Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL is very likely to be set in early October, the scores of Pixel 3 XL leaks that have surfaced in the recent days suggest that the launch of the phone could not be far away. Since the past year, various smartphone makers have been launching mid-range and high-end phones with dual rear cameras. The Huawei P20 Pro phone that was unveiled is the first phone to feature triple rear cameras. The leaked photos of the Pixel 3 XL have revealed that it features a single rear camera. Freshly leaked camera samples of the smartphone that have surfaced today reveals the impressive photography performance of its single rear camera.

Even though Google Pixel 2 was equipped with single rear camera, it managed to attain impressive benchmarking scores on DxOMark. Rumors have it that the Pixel 3 XL is fitted with a 12-megapixel rear snapper. The camera samples that are shared in this post have been released by a tech blogger from Moscow through its Instagram account.

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What do you think about the camera samples of the Pixel 3 XL? Some of the photos shown that have been shot in dim light conditions are quite crisp and rich in details. It appears that the portrait shots shown here could be captured using the dual front-facing cameras of the Pixel 3 XL. Rumors have it that the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be equipped with a pair of 8-megapixel front-facing cameras.

As far as specs are concerned, the Pixel 3 is expected to arrive with an 18:9 aspect ratio supporting screen of 5.3 inches. It is also expected to feature the same 12-megapixel rear camera that will be available on the Pixel 3 XL. The Snapdragon 845 SoC with 4 GB of RAM will be powering the smartphone. The Pixel 3 XL is rumored to house a 3,430mAh battery. Both the phones are expected to carry support for wireless charging. The Pixel 3 duo will be the first phones to arrive preinstalled with Android 9.0 Pie OS.

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Buy Xiaomi-Branded Smartphones At Lowered Price On Banggood [Coupon Codes]

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Aug 23, 2018

Looks like Xiaomi fans are in for a treat. If you have restlessly been waiting to buy a high-end smartphone from Xiaomi without spending a fortune, we got good news for you.

Banggood is giving big discounts on a wide range of Xiaomi-branded smartphones. The online store that offers the best bang for your buck will be selling select smartphones from the Chinese electronics company at a considerably lowered price.

On top of that, we’ll show how you can save more money while checking out so let’s check out the details without further ado.

Xiaomi Mi 8

You can pre-order the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone at a dropped price of just $589.99 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 20% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $733.13.

In order to save an extra $122, all you need to do is to apply coupon code 8BGM86257 at the time of checking out. This will help you reduce your grand total to $467.99. You can choose from black, blue and gold color versions. Follow this link to avail the discount.

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE

Xiaomi made the long-awaited Mi 8 SE smartphone available to the public earlier this year. The phone sports a massive 5.88 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display and is powered by a Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 processor.

The power-packed Mi 8 SE smartphone usually sells for $405.97 but as part of its latest promo, Banggood is currently selling it at a downed price of just $317.69. Consumers can get an additional discount by using coupon code 8BGM8SE64G.

The aforesaid coupon will help you save an extra $37.15 and take your grand total down to $300.54. You need to follow this link to take benefit of the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S

Sporting an eye-catching 5.99-inches full-screen display, the Mi MIX 2S adopts the Chip-On-Film technology to reduce chine size. Moreover, the phone houses customized, rounded corners for a bigger field of vision.

This feature-laden phone is currently up for grabs bearing a discounted price tag of $509.99 on Banggood. The phone would usually sell for $669.99, but the site is offering a noteworthy 24% off on the phone’s retail price.

You can get an additional $32 discount by applying coupon code 8BGXM2S6GB before placing the order. This will lower your grand total to only $487.99. Follow this link and take the discount before the coupon expires.

Xiaomi Redmi 5

The well-received Redmi 5 smartphone is currently available at a reduced price of just $149.99 on Banggood. This is a 17% reduction in the phone’s steep selling price of $179.99. The discount will be valid for the phone’s light blue color version.

You can even use coupon code 8BGR532CL3 and save an extra $34 before you proceed to check out. You can reduce the grand total to only $115.99 with the help of the above-mentioned coupon by heading straight to this link.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Xiaomi’s long-awaited Redmi Note 5 smartphone was made available to the public in February this year. The phone features a 5.99-inch touchscreen display with 1080 X 2160 pixels resolution.

You can avail a 32% discount on the gold color version of the Redmi Note 5 smartphone on Banggood. While this version would normally sell for $249.99, you can now buy it at a lowered price of just $169.99.

Aside from that, you can apply coupon code 8BGRN5B32 to save an extra $8.50 and bring your grand total down to just $161.49 without breaking much of a sweat. You can visit this link to take the discount and check out the other color options.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite

The Mi A2 Lite runs on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is powered by an Octa-core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53 processor with 4GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage. While the phone’s original selling price is $259.99, you can now get your hands on it at a discounted price of just $199.99.

This 23% discount can be enlarged with the help of coupon code 8BGA2Lite64, which offers an additional $17. As a result, your grand total drops to just $182.99 before checking out. You can visit this link for more details and grab the discount.

LeEco Cool1

Apart from Xiaomi, Banggood is giving a significant discount on the LeEco Cool1 smartphone as well. The gold-tinted LeEco Cool1 would normally set you back $159.99, but you can now preorder it at a reduced price of just $109.89.
This is a 31% reduction in the phone’s selling price. You can use coupon code 8BGCOOL to save an extra $10, and reduce your modest grand total to just $99.89. Follow this link to get the discount before the promo ends.

LG V40 ThinQ renders reveal its five-camera design; V45 to be first 5G LG Phone

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Aug 23, 2018

LG has so far released LG V30S ThinQ, G7 ThinQ and V35 ThinQ and the company is now prepping on the launch of its next V-series phone – the LG V40 ThinQ. Fresh information reveals that the South Korean company will be releasing the LG V40 ThinQ in the market after the Apple debut its new iPhones. Fresh renders of the smartphone have surfaced to reveal its design.

The LG V40 ThinQ renders reveal that it is fitted with a notched display. However, the black bars present on the either side of the notch suggests that the phone will come with an option to hide it. The notch of the V40 ThinQ is equipped with dual selfie cameras, an earpiece and some other sensors.

Moving to the glass rear of the LG V40 ThinQ, it feature horizontally arranged triple rear cameras and a fingerprint scanner. An LED flash is placed on the right side of the triple camera system. The bottom edge of the V40 ThinQ features a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port and an external speaker. The left side of the phone features volume up and down buttons followed by a dedicated key for accessing Google Assistant. Its right edge is equipped with a power key and SIM card tray.

The renders leak did not reveal any information on it specifications. It is speculated that it would be featuring a P-OLED screen, Snapdragon 845 SoC, Android 9 Pie OS and quad-DAC.

According to a South Korean publication, the G7 ThinQ smartphone has encountered lackluster sales as the company could sell only half the number of 3 million internal sales goal. It is speculated that LG is readying 500,000 units of V40 ThinQ for the initial sale. The smartphone may hit the market in the first week of October or the 10^th of the same month.

The publication has also claimed that LG is working on the LG V45 to launch its first 5G smartphone in 2019. The handset may borrow specs from G7 ThinQ and V40 ThinQ in a bid to reduce expenses. The V45 ThinQ may feature the same display panel and camera modules that are arriving on the upcoming V40 ThinQ.

The report also claims that LG was working two flagship phones with Phoenix and Falcon codenames. Among the two, Falcon phone is said to be inferior than Phoenix. Since LG reportedly failed to convince carriers to sell the Falcon model, the company sold it to Google. The Pixel 3 XL that has appeared in the recent leaks could be the Falcon phone made by LG.

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Xiaomi reports 68% revenue jump in Q2 2018, ships 32 million smartphones

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Aug 23, 2018

Xiaomi has shared its financials for the three-month period of Q2 2018, where the company has reported a significant jump in its revenues and a surprise profit. This comes on the hill of Xiaomi’s Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) last month.

The China-based company has reported a profit of 14.6 billion yuan (approximately $2.1 billion) in the second quarter, a significant jump compared to the last year when the company reported 11.9 billion yuan.

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The company says that its sales grew 68.3 percent to 45.23 billion yuan, up from 26.9 billion yuan a year earlier. The growth in sales for Xiaomi can be attributed to the higher smartphone sales volume and higher average selling price for these devices.

Xiaomi, which is mainly known for its budget smartphones, recorded revenue of 30.5 billion yuan for its smartphone business in the second quarter, a surge of 58.7 percent compared to the same period last year. The company claimed that it managed total shipments of 32 million smartphone units in Q2 2018.

However, analysts believe that the Chinese company is eyeing for the Internet-of-Things (IoT) market. Xiaomi reported that revenue from its IoT products, which includes smart TV sets and laptop computers, increased 104.3 percent to 10.4 billion yuan. Further, it adds that revenue from internet services, which include online advertising, rose 63.6 percent to 4 billion yuan.

The company reports that 36 percent of the revenue comes from international markets. Its worldwide growth is 151 percent on a yearly basis and while the increase comes predominantly from India, the company also reports about progress in Indonesia and European countries.

In line with its dream of dominating the global markets, Xiaomi recently launched a new sub-brand name POCO in India and POCOPHONE globally. The brand will focus on premium affordable devices to take on the likes of OnePlus and Huawei’s Honor. Yesterday, it launched the first smartphone under this new brand — POCO F1, which is touted as the cheapest Snapdragon 845-powered smartphone, with price starting at Rs. 19,999, roughly $286.

Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Smartphone For Just $725.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

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Aug 23, 2018

Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 2S became an instant hit among smartphone lovers. The phone’s impressive array of features propelled it to skyrocketing popularity despite its steep price tag.

On the downside, the phone failed to make a deep-rooted impact on Xiaomi fans that aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartphone. As a result, the Mi Mix 2S smartphone’s demand remained limited to well-heeled buyers who didn’t mind shelling out a large amount.

But much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, GeekBuying is now giving a noteworthy discount on the Mi Mix 2S smartphone’s steep retail price. While the phone would normally set you back $889.99 on online stores, you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $790.99 on the Chinese electronics online store.

This is an 11% reduction in the phone’s original asking price and it will be valid for its 8GB RAM+256GB ROM version. On top of that, you can apply coupon code JGWCOIAO to save an extra $65 before placing your order and bring your grand total further down to just $725.99.

Aside from offering hearty onboard storage space, the Mi Mix 2S sports a big 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2160×1080 pixels. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor and it packs an Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood.

Moreover, the dual-SIM smartphone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo OS and is backed by a non-removable Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery. On the photography front, the Mi Mix 2S houses a 12.0MP+12.0MP dual-camera set up on the back.

Up front, there’s a 5.0MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. The phone also features a wide range of useful sensors such as accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount before the promotion sale comes to an end.

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Google Pixel 3 XL massive leak: Design revealed from all angles in hands-on photos along with specifications

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Aug 23, 2018

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are expected to go official in early October, but multiple leaks have revealed plenty of information on the Pixel 3 XL. Rozetked, a Russian website and tech pundit Wylsacom have shared new photos of the Pixel 3 XL to reveal its design from all angles. Also, the specifications of the smartphone have also leaked through the AIDA utility app.

Hate the notch? Various smartphone manufacturers have tried to offer customers with notched phones with slight variation in the design of the notch. Smartphones like Essential Phone, OPPO F9 and OPPO R17 have smaller notch whereas some phones like Xiaomi Poco F1 and Mi 8 have large-sized as they are equipped with IR components for infrared face unlock. The hands-on photos of the Pixel 3 XL shown below reveals that it is fitted with a fat notched screen.

The size of the notch is big because it is packed with dual front-facing cameras and a speaker apart from other sensors. Well, compared to other notched phones, the big notch of the Pixel 3 XL makes it appear less attractive. Also, the bottom bezel that houses the second speaker is quite thick. The handset sports a black front and dual-tone white rear.

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The upper glossy glass portion of the back panel has an LED enabled single camera. The remaining part of the back panel with frosty appeal features a fingerprint scanner and a G logo at the bottom. As it can be seen in the short video clip, the glass rear of the Pixel 3 XL will allow it to carry support for wireless charging.

The above image reveals that the retail box of the Pixel 3 XL will include component such as handset, USB-C cable, two USB adapters, wall plug and wired earphones instead of the wireless Pixel Buds that Google had offered with 2017 Pixel phones. Following are some other shots of the Pixel 3 XL.

The AIDA utility app has revealed some of the key specifications of the Google Pixel 3 XL. The handset measures 154 x 73mm houses a 6.71-inch that supports QHD+ resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. It means the screen will offer an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The Pixel 3 XL is fueled by Snapdragon 845 SoC and it is packed with a 3,430mAh battery. Other reports have revealed that it features 4 GB of RAM and a 12-megapixel rear camera. There is no infomati

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Buy Creality 3D CR-10 DIY 3D Printer For Only $489.99 On TomTop

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Aug 23, 2018

Touted as one of the best 3D printers under $500, the Creality 3D CR-10 is a large Cartesian style 3D printer that boasts colossal build area of 300 x 300 x 400mm, go-faster stripes and an unattached control box. More importantly, this easy-to-assemble 3D printer offers the best bang for your budget buck.

Whether you’re an advanced user looking for a low-priced 3D printer or just planning to make a foray into 3D printing, you might want to take a look at the CR-10 which produces large printing without burning a hole in your pocket. You can now get a big discount on the modest price tag the feature-laden 3D printer carries.

You can buy the CR-10 at a reduced price of just $489.99 on TomTop. This is a noteworthy 39% reduction in the DIY 3D printer’s original asking price of $799.99, and it will be valid for a limited period of time.
The CR-10 is quite a bargain at this price, given that it comes with patented V-slot bearing that is made using the imported aluminum material. With its high precision roller, The 3D printer can run smoothly, print faster, and get higher quality products that meet industrial demands.

It features Industrial-grade PCB that allows users to print for 200 hours in succession with mature printing technology. Moreover, you can print almost all printing material with the CR-10 as it adopts the patented MK10 nozzle extrusion structure.

Creality 3D separated the electronic control host from the printing body in a bid to ensure the CR-10 can refit printing size to multiple specifications based on users’ creativity. Aside from that, the CR-10 comprises 200g filament (PLA) for testing.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Creality 3D CR-10 DIY 3D Printer and avail the discount, which will be valid for the blue and orange color versions. It is also worth noting that the sale is expected to end soon.

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ZTE Axon 9 Pro design revealed in official render

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