Nokia 7 Plus confirmed to get Android 9.0 Pie update in September

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Aug 22, 2018

Recently, HMD Global had announced that all the Nokia smartphones will eventually be updated to the latest Android 9.0 Pie. Now, the company has confirmed that the update will first be seeded to the Nokia 7 Plus.

At a Nokia 6.1 Plus launch event in New Delhi, India, the company’s CEO suggested that the Android Pie update for the Nokia 7 Plus will be rolled out in September this year but also added that the timeframe may differ based on the region.

We are expecting that after the Nokia 7 Plus, the update will be rolled out to Nokia 8 Sirocco and the newly launched Nokia 6.1 Plus. Later on, the update will be rolled out to every other Nokia smartphone, given that all the recently launched phones from HMD Global are part of Google‘s Android One program.

The Android 9.0 Pie, which was available in beta phase since March this year, comes with a number of improvements, including new personalization features, battery-saving optimizations, and tools that help tracking time users spend on the phone.

It also addresses the latest trends in smartphone designs with revamped navigational controls. It introduces a new gesture-based navigation system. There are also a number of other gesture-based shortcuts. It is also said to be the most personalized version of Android yet.

The Nokia 7 Plus comes with a 6-inch Full-HD+ IPS display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. It packs 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage with expandable support. There’s a 12MP + 13MP dual cameras on the back and a 16MP front-facing camera. Running on stock Android Oreo, it is fuelled by a 3,800mAh battery with fast charging support.

Google Pixel 3 XL design leaked in fresh photos

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 22, 2018

In the previous week, a person traveling on a Toronto streetcar was spotted with the upcoming Google Pixel 3 XL smartphone. Fresh photos that seems to show the same person holding the Pixel 3 XL smartphone have surfaced once again.

The image that shows the front view of the Pixel 3 XL can be seen having a conversation through WhatsApp. The bright interface of the app does well to reveal the design of the Pixel 3 XL’s display. The handset features a bigger notch as it houses multiple components such as dual selfie cameras, a speaker and some sensors.

The exact size of the chin of the Pixel 3 XL cannot be determined through the image because of the thick navigator bar. However, instead of on-screen keys, the handset is expected to support gesture-based navigation. The bottom bezel of the phone is expected to feature another speaker.

The other image shows the dual-tone rear panel of the Pixel 3 XL. The upper part of the back seems to be made out of glass with a glossy finish whereas its remaining portion seems to feature a frosted coating. The upper glass portion is fitted with a single camera along with its LED flash.

The Pixel 3 XL is expected to feature 6.7-inch OLED screen. The Snapdragon 845 SoC along with 4 GB of RAM is expected to power the handset. It is likely to receive power from 3,430mAh battery. The Pixel 3 XL along with the smaller Pixel 3 are expected to debut as the first smartphones with Android 9 Pie OS. For photography, the handset is rumored to feature a rear camera of 12-megapixel and the dual camera setup at the front may include an 8-megapixel sensor.

Rumors have it that Google may unleash the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones on Oct. 4 and it make them available in the market after a month after its announcement. The same launch event is expected to unleash other Google products such as a Pixel Watch, a new Smart Display and a new version of Chromecast.

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Check Out Banggood’s 12th Anniversary Promotion Sale!

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 22, 2018

Banggood is leaving no stone unturned to commemorate its 12th anniversary which is just around the corner. Renowned for offering the best bang for your buck on a broad range of products, the Chinese online store will be celebrating the red-letter event from August 22nd to September 7th by in the form of various promotions.

Banggood is giving buyers an opportunity to avail a 9% off coupon today, August 22nd. On Monday, August 27th, the site will kick off a new promotion dubbed ‘Coupon Rain at APP,’ while its ‘600pcs Free Orders’ promotion will start on September 5th and run until September 7th.

Banggood is also giving a 6% off on smartphones, tablet PCs, feature phones, 3D printers, TV Boxes and a slew of smart home gadgets in the form of coupon code 12annv-6%. Moreover, you can grab a 9% off coupon if your order exceeds $80.

This promotion has been split into multiple categories including Top Recommendations, RC Toys & Hobbies, Hot Electronics, Smart Device, Automobile & Motorcycles, Outdoor Gears, Home & Supplies, and Fashion Items. More importantly, each category comprises a wide selection of items that you can buy at a considerably lowered price.
For instance, you can get a 17% off on the Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone that would normally set you back $299.99 on online stores. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy the feature-laden phone at a reduced price of just $249.99.

You can use the aforesaid coupon codes in order to get additional discounts at the time of checking out. You can follow this link to check out more details and avail the huge discounts before the promotion wraps up.

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Vivo X23 teaser confirms 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 22, 2018

Vivo has been sending out a couple of teasers for the upcoming X23 smartphone which should drop any moment from now. The latest teaser which is quite revealing is that the smartphone will be equipped with an 8GB RAM variant. The 8GB RAM variant will have a huge 128GB of internal storage.

The 8GB RAM variant is gradually becoming a trend, especially among flagship models, but we have also seen it on some mid-range phones. The 8GB DDR4LX flash memory is just enough to meet the needs of users including heavy gamers. The Vivo X23 is expected to succeed the X21 which was launched earlier this year and so, is positioned as a premium mid-ranger. The device is expected to be different from its predecessor in many aspects, including the screen which has been spotted with a valley-style notch and with a screen ratio of up to 91.2%. The device is also expected to come with the on-screen fingerprint technology. A recent teaser by Vivo revealed the presence of a Red/violet gradient colour scheme on one of the models. This is in addition to the Blu/Violet (Blue/Black) hue which had earlier been revealed via teaser poster.

In other aspects, the Vivo X23 is expected to pack a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen. The handset may either feature Snapdragon 670 or Snapdragon 710 SoC along with the 8 GB of RAM which is now confirmed. We expect other memory versions to be launched as well. In addition, the X23 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. No word yet on its launch date but reservation for the device has reportedly commenced on Vivo’s China website meaning its launch is imminent.

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Honor 8X leaked photos appear to reveal massive front

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 22, 2018

The Honor ARE-AL00 smartphone that was recently certified by China’s TENAA authority. It had revealed that the smartphone would be equipped with a small round-shaped notch on its massive screen of 7.12 inches. A leakster from China has shared fresh photos of the alleged Honor 8X. The new photos to show an unidentified person traveling in a vehicle using the said smartphone.

In the newly spotted photos, a person can be seen holding a massive smartphone which features a round-shaped notch that houses a selfie camera. The TENAA images of the Honor 8X have the same design. Hence, it appears that smartphone that has surfaced in the new photos could be the Honor 8X. The new photos suggest that the company could be testing the real-world usage of the smartphone.

The bottom bezel of the Honor 8X appears a bit thick and it features “honor” branding. Its side bezels are quite thin. Hence, the smartphone is expected to boast a very high screen-to-body ratio on its huge screen. The rear side of the phone is not clearly visible, but the blurry image does seem it show a top-left vertical dual camera and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.

As far as specifications of the Honor 8X will be equipped with 7.12-inch display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It is fueled by an octa-core processor that clocks at 1.8 GHz which suggests that it may not feature Kirin 710 SoC. Rather, it may sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC. The massive 4,900mAh battery of the smartphone is expected to carry support for 18W fast charging.

The SoC of the phone will be accompanied by 4 GB of RAM. It will be featuring an internal storage of 64 GB. The phone will come preloaded with the latest EMUI based Android 8.1 Oreo. The 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup will be residing on the rear side of the phone. An 8-megapixel camera will be placed in the notch of the smartphone.

The specifications of the Honor 8X suggests that it will be arriving as a true rival for the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 that is equipped with 6.99-inch FHD+ screen and 5,500mAh battery. There is no information on the launch date and pricing of the Honor 8X. However, now that the company has started teasing the phone, it may go official by the end of this month.

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Get 10% Off On All New Arrivals And Other Big Discounts On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 22, 2018

As part of its recently kicked-off promotion, GeekBuying is offering noteworthy discounts on a broad range of newly arrived products and other unmissable deals. Let’s check out the details without further ado.

Dubbed as the ‘EU Warehouse Sale,’ the promo features a 10% discount on all new products. Moreover, consumers who spend $100 will be eligible for receiving an $8 discount. But that’s not all. The Chinese online store is also giving duty-free shipping within 24 hours.

The promo has been split into different sections – Poland Stock, Spain Stock, Germany Stock and Italy Stock. More importantly, each item included in the aforesaid categories carry big discounts, which will be valid for a limited period of time.

While the Poland Stock category has further been divided into two sub-categories including one with 10% discount and the other with $8 off on every $100 spent, the Spain Stock section comprises 6% off and a $4 off every $80 spent sub-categories.

Likewise, the Germany Stock section features 7% off and $15 off on every $200 spent sub-categories. The Italy Stock segment, on the other hand, has been grouped into two categories including 8% off and $3.5 off on every $66 spent. Note that all discounts will be available in the form of specific coupon codes.
For the sake of an instance, you can buy the VORKE V2 Plus Mini PC at a reduced price of $459.99 under the Poland Stock category. Aside from getting an 18% discount on the device’s original asking price of $560.40, you can apply coupon code PLSTOCK1 to save an extra $46 and reduce your grand total to just $413.99.

You can follow this link in order to check out the rest of the products and avail the discounts before the promotion comes to an end. It is worth noting that the coupon codes are likely to expire soon as well.

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Get Big Discounts On Top Versions Of The Xiaomi Mi 8 Smartphone On LightInTheBox [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 22, 2018

Touted as the long-awaited Mi 6 successor, the Xiaomi Mi 8 was unveiled at an event that took place in Shenzhen, China earlier this year. If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the well-received phone at a lowered price, you’ve come to the right place.

LightInTheBox is currently doling out noteworthy discounts on select versions of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone. We’ll not only divulge more details about the discounts but also show how you can save more money at the time of checking out.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Global ROM version with 6GB RAM+256GB ROM

You’d normally end up shelling out $993.19 on the global ROM version of the Mi 8 smartphone that offers 6GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Thankfully, LightInTheBox is offering a 23% off on the aforesaid variant’s original asking price.

As a result, you can now buy the version at a lowered price of just $763.09. On top of that, you can apply coupon code AMLITBMI8256 to save an additional $105 and take your already discounted grand total further down to just $658. You can follow this link to avail the discount which will be valid for the period of 5 days.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Global ROM version with 6GB RAM+128GB ROM

Sporting a 6.21-inch (158 mm) FullHD plus AMOLED display with 2248 X 1080 pixels resolution, the Mi 8 is ideal for people who fancy watching their favorite videos or playing games on their smartphone. Moreover, the above-mentioned version comes with 6GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of internal storage so that you never run out of space for storing your favorite content.

You can buy this variant of the Mi 8 smartphone at a dropped price of $519.99 on LightInTheBox. The Beijing-based international online retail company is offering a noteworthy 47% reduction in the handset’s steep retail price, much to the delight of cost-conscious Xiaomi fans.

You can save an extra $100 simply by applying coupon code XIAOMIPHONEMI8128 while checking out. With the help of the coupon, you can decrease your modest grand total to just $575.98 without breaking much of a sweat.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, just head straight to this link before the promo comes to an end in 8 days.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Global version with 6GB RAM+128GB ROM

There’s a 39% off on the global version of the Mi 8 smartphone that features 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The discount is valid for the blue and black color variants of the smartphone that would normally set you back $1,061.88 on LightInTheBox.

With the aforesaid discount, the version is now available at a slashed price of just $649.99. But if you’re on a tight budget, you can use coupon code ALITBMI8GLOBAL128 to get an additional $30 off.

In other words, you can bring your grand total down to only $619 with the help with this coupon, which is likely to expire soon. You can follow this link in order to avail the discount and use the coupon.

Huawei Mate 20 live shot reveals unique rear design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 22, 2018

The triple camera system of the Huawei P20 Pro that was unveiled earlier this year had astonished the smartphone industry. Huawei has promised that the upcoming Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will be arriving improved specs than their predecessor models. Recently leaked renders of the Mate 20 had revealed that it will be arriving with unique rear camera module. A prototype of the same phone has appeared to reveal the distinctive camera design.

The above render that was shared by XDA Developers had revealed that the Mate 20 is fitted with square-shaped camera module that includes triple cameras and LED flash. The publication had claimed that since the engineering sample device that it had received was protected, it could not determine the shape of the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner of the Mate 20. Hence, it was not included in the render.

What’s shown below is a new image of the prototype of Mate 20 in which the shape of the fingerprint scanner is clearly visible. It sports the same square-shaped rear camera system. The handset is speculated to be fitted with a glass panel on its rear. However, the glass back is not visible in the leaked photo since it is placed inside a protective case.

Rumors have it that the Mate 20 will be equipped with a regular fingerprint scanner on the rear whereas the advanced Mate 20 Pro could be arriving with an in-display fingerprint scanner. As far as the frontside of the Mate 20 is concerned, the render released by aforementioned publication has revealed that it will be sporting an Essential Phone-like notch. The exact size of the display of Mate 20 could be 6.3 inches. The larger Mate 20 Pro may sport around 6.9-inch screen.

The Kirin 980 SoC that is slated to go official at the IFA 2018 as the world’s first 7nm chipset will be powering the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones. The Mate 20 could be equipped with 6 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128 GB whereas the Pro variant may feature 8 GB of RAM. Both the smartphones are expected to be fueled by 4,200mAh batteries.

Huawei will be announcing EMUI 9.0 based Android 9 Pie OS at IFA 2018. Hence, the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro that are rumored to go official in October may come loaded with the new software.

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The Oppo F9 Pro Goes Up For Preorder On Flipkart Carrying A 23,990 INR Price Tag

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 22, 2018

Oppo just took the wraps off its hotly-anticipated F9 Pro smartphone. Placed in the affordable mid-range segment in the Indian market, the phone carries a 23,990 INR (about $344) price tag and it comes in three color options including Sunrise Red, Starry Purple, and Twilight Blue.

While the F9 Pro will be made available to the public on August 31st, you can preorder the Sunlight Red and Twilight Blue color versions on Flipkart. Following its imminent launch, the phone will be up for grabs on several other online stores across India.

Touted as an ideal phone for people who are always on the go, the F9 Pro sports a mammoth 6.3 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. This waterproof display features a tiny notch on top of the screen that has the front-mounted camera.
With an awe-inspiring 19.5:9 aspect ratio, coupled with a 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio, the phone’s display is provided additional protection by placing a layer of the Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on top. This makes the phone a perfect tool for recording important moments.

Moreover, it packs a powerful MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor along with a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU, under the hood. It offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

On the photography front, the F9 Pro houses a 16MP+2MP camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s a 25MP camera with f/2.0 for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The phone runs on ColorOS 5.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo operating and is backed by a 3,000mAh battery that supports VOOC Flash Charging. You can follow this link to preorder the Sunrise Red color option or head straight to this link if you’re interested in getting your hands on the Twilight Blue color variant of the Oppo F9 Pro on Flipkart.

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New update brings night mode to the Mi Band 3

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 22, 2018

Xiaomi’s latest smart bracelet, the Mi Band 3 has received a new update. The new update brings a new feature called night mode to the Mi Band 3.

The new feature comes bundled with the latest update for the Mi Fit app. According to to the description, the Mi Band 3’s brightness adjusts automatically after sunrise and sunset. Users will also be able to set the time manually if they want. Think of it like the night-mode feature on your smartphone and you should understand the way it works.

The night mode feature was first mentioned last month in an official Weibo post and has begun to roll out to users across the globe. With night mode now available, owners should find it more comfortable to look at the band’s display in dark rooms or when they wake up without having the display’s light sting them in the eyes.

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Huawei launching EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie at IFA 2018, Updates to start in September

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 21, 2018

Android Pie has been made official just a couple of weeks ago and it is only available on smartphones from the Google Pixel line-up and the Essential Phone PH-1. But Huawei will soon bring the new major version of the operating system on its devices. According to a company’s official, the new custom user interface EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie will be officially announced at IFA 2018 in Berlin, one of the most important hi-tech related trade shows of the year which will take place on August 31.

The company has also confirmed that the first updates to the new version will start to roll out right after the announcement. We don’t know if the company will start updating its handset from the day after, but surely the update will start coming in September. If so, Huawei will be among the first companies to update its main handsets to Android Pie. The first smartphones to receive the update will be the ones from the Huawei P20 series. Together with them, the Mate 10 series (including the RS Porsche Design edition) will receive the update notification as well, but it is not said that it will roll out at the same time.

RELATED: Huawei uses DSLR for Nova 3i camera samples, busted by its own brand ambassador

It is speculated that the Mate 9 series may join too. There is no official confirmation regarding all the other devices from the Chinese company. But we presume that some of the most important flagships from the Honor sub-brand will be updated as well, such as Honor 10 and V10. Just to remind you, it has been previously confirmed that the company is working on testing the update even for these two devices. EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie will surely bring several improvements, just like every major Android version. Among these ones, there will surely be a better battery management.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 detailed teardown gives a glimpse of its internal components

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 21, 2018

A few days ago, we showed you the first teardown of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 which revealed that the phone features a liquid cooling system just like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Now, a way more detailed teardown courtesy of TechInsights is showing us the most important single components of the new Korean flagship one by one. The model that you can see in the photos is the U.S. variant of the device carried by AT&T with Snapdragon 845 chipset inside. In Europe, there is another variant with Exynos 9810, so the processor is not the same on each variant.

There are several components that you can see in the photos below. The teardown has revealed the presence of an LPDDR4X SDRAM module Samsung K3UH6H60AM-AGCJ (6 GB of RAM) in a PoP (package-on-package). Inside the phone, as you can see, there is also a Samsung KLUDG4U1EA-B0C1 internal storage with a capacity of 128 GB eUFS 2.1. There is an NFC 80T17 controller made by NXP and a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module Murata KM8509176. We can also see a Maxim MAX98512 audio amplifier, a Broadcom AFEM-9096 LTE module and the WDC9341 audio codec by Qualcomm.

All the camera sensors have been separated from the rest of the phones, highlighting a rear dual camera with 12 MP resolutions, OIS and variable apertures (it is possible to use f/1.5 and f/2.4), as well as an 8 MP front camera with f/1.7 aperture. A dual SIM tray is placed on the upper side of the phone: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 exists in both a single SIM and a dual SIM variant. The dual SIM one has a hybrid slot which can also be used as an expansion slot if you don’t use a second SIM. And obviously, there is the liquid cooling system that we mentioned above. However, the internals are not so different from the ones of the Note 8.

You can check out the detailed teardown from here!

Teclast F7 Notebook with Intel Celeron N3450, 6GB RAM up for pre-order for $276.36

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Aug 21, 2018

If you are looking for a laptop that can handle most of your office needs, is lightweight, has a decent battery life, and looks good, check out the recently released Teclast F7 notebook. The new launch from the popular notebook maker looks like a MacBook Air without actually costing as much as one. But it’s not just about the looks as the F7 notebook has Intel Celeron 3450 quad-core chipset inside that should handle most office tasks without any hiccups.

Right now, the Teclast F7 notebook is up for pre-order at a $25 deposit until August 27. Once the pre-order period is over, you have to pay the remaining $250 before August 31 to place your order. At present, there are 122 pre-orders for the laptop (only silver color is available) and there are six days left for the pre-order period to end. So, if you are interested in purchasing this notebook, make sure to head over this link to pre-order the device.

The Teclast F7 notebook PC comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD on board. The 14-inch 16:9 1080p display is larger than a regular MacBook Air but its compact enough to be carried around wherever you go. Further, the 4900mAh battery will also ensure that portability is not affected and should power the device for 4-5 hours at a stretch. There are 2 x USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, 3.5mm headphone jack and a power in DC port on board. Note that the notebook weighs just over 1.2kgs, which is less than a MacBook Air. F7 comes with Windows 10 Home edition pre-installed.

Xiaomi Redmi 6A receives price cut after just two months of launch

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Jeet

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Aug 21, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi 6A, the stripped-down variant of the Redmi 6 which was launched in June this year, has now received a price cut of 50 Yuan in China. However, it seems that the price cut is applicable to the 2GB RAM model only.

The phone, which was priced at 599 Yuan (approximately $87) for the 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage model, is now available for 549 Yuan (approximately $80) on Xiaomi‘s official website.

The Xiaomi Redmi 6A features a 5.45-inch HD+ display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 12nm octa-core processor clocked at 2GHz.

Initially, the phone was launched with 2GB RAM with 16GB storage. Then, the 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage model was introduced. Later, the company also launched the 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage variant.

In terms of the optics, there’s a 13-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a front-facing shooter of 5-megapixel that can capture images with background blur effect. The company has also offered AI Face Unlock feature, and thus, has removed not included the fingerprint sensor.

The phone is running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system with the company’s own custom interface MIUI on top. The handset receives power from 3,000mAh battery that promises a standby time of 19 days. It is available in four color options — Platinum Silver Gray, Rose Gold, Bali Blue and Quicksand Gold.

First low-light camera sample from Oppo R17 Pro’s triple cameras looks impressive!

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 21, 2018

The newly-announced Oppo R17 Pro is definitely one of the most interesting camera phones of 2018 as it features a triple camera setup just like the Huawei P20 Pro as well as a variable aperture like Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and Note 9. Its camera department combines the most innovative camera features of this year, but will the photo quality reflect the goodness of these technologies? It is still too early to know the real quality of the setup given that the phone has just been announced, but in the meantime, the Chinese company has published the first camera sample shot from its triple camera on a post published from its Weibo account.

Even though the photo has been captured in low-light condition, there are no signs of digital noise in it. From this shot, we can assume that Oppo R17 Pro has pretty good quality when it comes to camera performance and its bright aperture works very well in low light situations. There are a number of processes involved in improving the low light sample, including AI image analysis, pixel-level color reconstruction, and cleaning the image to remove noise.

Note that you can’t really talk about a flagship’s camera performance until its honest review. So, don’t keep your hopes too high just yet. In case you missed, Huawei was caught marketing a DSLR picture as a Nova 3i AI beauty sample, so we can never really be sure whether the photos come from the said device.

The triple rear camera of the OPPO R17 Pro is composed of three different sensors. The first is the one with a variable aperture (from f/1.5 to f/2.4), and it sports a 16 MP resolution. The second has a 20 MP resolution and a f/1.7 aperture, while the third has a resolution of 8 MP and it is capable of 3x optical zoom without loss of detail.

RELATED: OPPO R17 Pro can capture topnotch night shots through AI Super Clear Engine

At last, there is a selfie camera with a 20 MP resolution and a f/2.0 aperture. Among the other specs of the Oppo R17 Pro, we can find a 6.4-inch display with a minimal notch (just for the front camera), a very high screen-to-body ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Snapdragon 710 chipset by Qualcomm supported by 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage expandable with a micro SD up to 256 GB. Its battery has a 3415 mAh capacity and Android 8.1 Oreo is installed out of the box.

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Meizu 16X scores big on AnTuTu with Snapdragon 710, 6GB RAM

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 21, 2018

Meizu thrilled us recently with the launch of the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus which are unarguably affordable flagship models. The models went on sale for the first time earlier this week in China and the sales were a hit. Meizu is also working on another model dubbed Meizu 16X. The 16X is tipped to launch in September and ahead of that, we had spotted the device on Geekbench where some of the specs were revealed. the Meizu 16X has again been benchmarked, this time on AnTuTu.

The device arrives with the model number Meizu M1872 and from the listing, it will feature a FHD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The AnTuTu listing confirms the presence of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset onboard the model as well as the Adreno 616 GPU. The processor is paired with 6GB of RAM while there is 64GB RAM onboard. Providing the interface is Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

The Meizu 16X is listed to have polled a total score of 164726 points on AnTuTu which is consistent with those of other SD 710-powered models.

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

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 21, 2018

Unlike the previous generation of the Honor “X” line-up, the Honor 8X will be a way more out-of-the-usual device. It will not be just a random midrange smartphone, but it will be a huge phablet, so it will be a direct rival of the new Xiaomi Mi Max 3. This is what the latest leaks suggested, and this is also what we can notice in a live photo that has just surfaced online. The photo shows two phones stacked on top of each other with two boxes, hinting at the existence of two variants of the upcoming Huawei device.

According to reports, these two variants of the Honor 8X will sport a 7.12-inch and a 6.95-inch display, respectively. The diagonal of both variants is even higher than the one of the Xiaomi Mi Max 3, but note that the Xiaomi’s phablet has a display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, while the Huawei ones are expected to come with a notch, so with a 19:9 aspect ratio. This means that despite the diagonal being longer, the surface of the display will be smaller than Xiaomi Mi Max 3. The source of the live photo claims that the upcoming handset will boast a very powerful hardware side and a new “elevator” mode allowing the user to switch between different networks without losing the connection.

It would be a very useful feature for gaming, given that if you disconnect during a multiplayer match you automatically lose the match. This makes us think that Honor 8X will be equipped with both CPU Turbo and GPU Turbo technologies which can enhance the gaming experience by making the overall performance of CPU and GPU better (while reducing energy consumption). According to reports, Huawei Honor 8X will be launched in China with a price tag above CNY 2,000, which roughly translates into $292.

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Android Go Powered Ulefone S1 gets its first Hands On Experience (Video)

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 21, 2018

Smartphones of 2018 are powerful enough to manage daily tasks without major hiccups, even the ones that are cheap. But with all the bloatware that every manufacturer add to their smartphones, you might miss out on a smoother UI experience especially on phones that are cheaper than $100. This is where Google’s Android GO comes to the rescue of such cheap smartphones. Android Go is built from scratch to ensure that low-end smartphones, even ones with only as much as 512 MB of RAM can run applications without lag, making for a smooth user experience. This is probably why Ulefone decided to go with the Android Go platform for its latest budget smartphone, the Ulefone S1. Now, the company has shown us a first basic hands on of the S1 model on their youtube channel.

The video shows the Ulefone S1 going through basic tasks like browsing instagram, checking mails or adding events on Google assistant. Note that many of these are special Go editions of the regular apps like Google Go, Assistant Go, and even Gmail Go. These apps are stripped down versions of regular apps that feature only the essential features required for your everyday usage. So some features are missing from these editions. But in return, your Android experience is smooth and lag free, even on a smartphone with just 1GB of RAM on board.

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The Ulefone S1 comes with MT6580 inside with 1GB RAM and 8GB of storage. On the camera department, it even hosts a dual camera on the back with 8MP/5MP combo as well as a 5MP selfie shooter. In the terms of battery, the S1 features a 3000mAh capacity battery that should give the device an excellent battery performance.

Note that starting from August 20th till 28th, the Ulefone S1 will be on available for just $9.9 every day at exactly 3:00 PM GMT+8 on Aliexpress. Of course, there are only limited units available at this price, so tune your watches and be quick! If you miss the $9.9 offer, don’t worry because during the same period the price will be just $49.99. Check all the activity details on the company’s official website.

You can now pre-order the UMIDIGI Z2 Special Edition at 20% OFF by paying $20 deposit

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Aug 21, 2018

UMIDIGI Z2 Special Edition has been teased by the company on several occasions in the past few weeks. Now, the phone is officially on pre-order via aliexpress and the company is offering the device up to 20% off for early bird users. You can pre-order the Z2 Special Edition at just $199.99 by paying a small $20 deposit in the initial promotional period.

UMIDIGI Z2 Special Edition Presale Price

The exact details of the pre-order are as follows:

“PHASE ONE” From 20 AUG 7AM to 27 AUG 7AM — Pay $20 initial deposit to pre-order
“PHASE TWO” From 27 AUG 7AM to Sept. 1 7AM — Those who paid $20 in the previous week will have to pay the remaining $179.99 to order the Z2 SE at just $199.99. New users who are ordering the Z2 SE during this period will have to shell out $219.99.
From 1 Sept. onwards — UMIDIGI Z2 Special Edition will be up for grabs at its regular price of $249.99.

UMIDIGI Z2 Special Edition Presale Event

If you are interested in purchasing the Z2 SE, then it makes sense shelling out $20 in the initial period. Note that if you don’t make the remaining payment of $179.99 in the PHASE TWO period, your order will be cancelled and deposit will be returned to you. Also note that, due to other charges, the promotional price of the UMIDIGI Z2 SE could be more than $199.99 in some regions. So, make sure to check the exact price before making the pre-order.

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You can see this image to check out the difference between the Z2 vs Z2 Special Edition.

The full specs of the UMIDIGI Z2 Special Edition are as follows:

Screen : 6.2-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2246) LCD IPS screen
CPU : Helio P23 octa-core (4 x 2.0GHz Cortex A53 + 4 x 1.5GHz Cortex A53)
GPU : ARM Mali G71 MP2 700MHz
RAM : 4GB
Internal memory : 64GB
OS: Stock Android 8.1
Rear camera : 16MP (S5K2P7, f/1.7)+8MP(S5K4H7,f/2.0),Samsung sensor, autofocus (PDAF), Dual LED flash.
Front camera : 16MP+8MP with F2.0 aperture, Sony sensor, video recording 1080p
Connectivity : Both SIM slots are compatible with 4G, support 4G LTE in both slots simultaneously.
2G: GSM 2 /3 /5 /8
2G: CDMA1X BC0,BC1
3G: EVDO BC0,BC1
3G: WCDMA 1 /2 /4 /5 /8
3G: TD-SCDMA 34 /39
4G: TDD-LTE 34 /38 /39 /40 /41
4G: FDD-LTE 1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /7 /8 /12 /13 /17 /18 /19 /20 /25 /26 /28A /28B
Single/dual SIM (type: nano), Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi, Type-C USB port, GPS/GLONASS
Battery : 3850mAh(typ)
Quick Charge: 18W Fast charge
Dimensions : 153.4 mm * 74.4 mm * 8.3 mm
Weight : 165 g
Other : FM radio, gravity sensors, proximity, light sensor, fingerprint scanner
Colors : Fantastic, Twilight, Carbon Fiber

Realme 2 smartphone to launch in India on August 28

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Jeet

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Aug 21, 2018

Following the success of Realme 1, the Oppo‘s sub-brand split up from its parent company to become an independent brand. Now, Realme is prepping up to launch the Realme 2, the successor of Realme 1 that was launched earlier this year.

The company has sent out media invites for the Realme 2 launch event, which is scheduled to take place in India on 28th August. Recently, the firm teased a couple of features of the upcoming phone, including the notched display and dual rear cameras.

Today, the company has confirmed that the phone will be backed by a 4,230mAh battery, which is an upgrade compared to the 3,300mAh battery on its predecessor.

Recently, the phone’s retail box and press renders were leaked online, which had revealed both the features that the company teased. The leaked render also confirms that there’ll be a fingerprint sensor on the back panel, unlike the Realme 1.

Currently, no more information is available regarding the phone. However, it is being speculated that the phone will carry a 6.23-inch Full HD+ display and pack MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 processor — the same one that powers the Realme 1 and the newly announced Oppo F9 and F9 Pro. There’ll be a couple of variants of the phone, based on the memory configuration, which is believed to go up to 6GB.

While there’s no information about the phone’s pricing, we are confident that it’ll definitely be priced under Rs. 20,000 (approximately $285) to take on the likes of recently launched Xiaomi Mi A2. However, to know the phone’s specifications, pricing, and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially unveil the device, which doesn’t seem far away.

To recall, the Realme 1 comes with a 6-inch Full-HD+ display and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC clocked at 2GHz with a dual-core AI-specific chip. It features a 13-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front snapper. It runs on Android Oreo-based ColorOS and is fuelled by a 3,410mAh battery.