Honor schedules an event in India on July 24, could launch Honor 9i as Honor 9X

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Jul 13, 2018

Huawei‘s sub-brand Honor recently launched its Honor 10 as well as Honor 7C and Honor 7A smartphones in India. Now, the company is gearing up to launch another mid-range smartphone, Honor 9X, in the Indian market.

Honor has scheduled a launch event in India on 24th July and has already sent out media invites for the same. The invite reads #NOORDINARYBEAUTY in Blue and Purple colors, suggesting a smartphone in different colors and two O’s hints at the dual rear cameras.

While the company has not revealed which device is plans to launch, it seems that the smartphone is question is the Honor 9i (2018), which is the successor of the Honor 9i launched last year. However, the Honor 9i (2018) is expected to launch as Honor 9X in India.

The smartphone features a a 5.84-inch Full HD+ notched display with 2280 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Kirin 659 octa-core processor with MaliT830-MP2 GPU and packs 4GB RAM.

It comes in two different storage options — 64GB and 128GB and there’s also a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB. The phone has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup at the back with phase detection autofocus and a portrait mode.

On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 16-megapixel shooter with artificial intelligence features. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS / GLONASS. There’s also a fingerprint sensor for added security.

The phone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own EMUI 8.0 custom interface. The smartphone is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery.

In China, the Honor 9i (2018) is priced at 1,399 Yuan, which roughly converts to $209 and we expect the Honor 9X to be priced similarly in India. It is expected to come in four color options — Black, Blue, Green, and Purple.

Detailed Xiaomi Mi A2 renders and specs leaked from Poland

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 13, 2018

Another Polish e-commerce listed the upcoming Xiaomi Mi A2 and published detailed renders and specs of the handset ahead of the official launch set for July 24. The new renders show the device from every angle and they highlight a design identical to the one of the newly-announced Mi 6X. Indeed, just like its predecessor, the Mi A2 will be a variant of the Mi 6X for the global market, but it will differ from this device because it will have Android One installed instead of the MIUI.

And that is what the renders are showing: a clean and stock Android user interface. From the renders, we can see Xiaomi Mi A2 in the Black color variant with a full metal unibody design and U-shaped antenna bands. The display is tall but it has no notch and it has an 18:9 aspect ratio. On the rear side, there is a dual camera in a vertical configuration with a flash LED in the middle, and at the center of the backplate, there is a circular fingerprint reader.

According to the published specs, Xiaomi Mi A2 will boast a 5.99-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The dual camera will have a 12 + 20 MP configuration, while the SoC will be the octa-core Snapdragon 660 and the battery will have a 3000 mAh capacity. Note that Xiaomi Mi 6X has been launched in China with prices starting from $253. Also, recent certifications hint that the Mi A2 will not be alone as it will be accompanied by a Lite version with Snapdragon 625.

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ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 Coming to Taiwan

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 13, 2018

The “Redmi Note 5 Pro killer” Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 was expected to be released in the homeland of the known smartphone and PC manufacturer in mid-June, but it did not happen. According to a Taiwanese publication, the mid-ranger is going to be released in Taiwan starting from the end of July. The device should hit the Taiwanese market on July 24 or July 27. As we know, it has been announced in three variants which differ not only for the memory configurations but also for the camera department. But it is still unclear whether or not Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 will be launched in Taiwan in both its variants simultaneously.

There is a cheaper version with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage and two more expensive ones with 4 or 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. While the first and the second one have a rear dual camera with resolutions of 13 and 5 MP (f/2.2 and f/2.4 apertures respectively), the third one has a dual camera with 16 and 5 MP resolutions (f/2.0 and f/2.4 apertures, respectively). Further, only the third variant comes with a 16 MP front camera, while the others sport an 8 MP f/2.2 selfie snapper. All the versions feature a front-facing LED flash.

The 3/32 GB variant will probably sport a price tag of 6990 TWD (which roughly translates into $228), while the 6/64 GB version costs 8990 TWD (roughly $293). Anyways, the company is rumored to launch a special discount at least for the initial sales. Among the other main specs of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 there is a 5.99-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Snapdragon 636 chipset by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 1.8 GHz, while the battery has a whopping capacity of 5000 mAh. Android 8.1 Oreo is installed out of the box.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and POCOPHONE appear among 5 Xiaomi phones certified by EEC: it will come in Europe

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 13, 2018

Despite being mainly an Asian company, Xiaomi managed to become one of the five best smartphone manufacturers in the world during the past couple of years. Then, it started expanding in other continents and now it has a consistent presence even in Europe. But only a few of its products have been launched in the Old Continent if we consider its whole portfolio. Recently, the EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) has certified five upcoming devices from the Chinese giant. The fact that they have been certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission means that all of these five handsets will land in Europe.

The devices certified by the EEC are Xiaomi Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite, Mi Max 3, Mi 8 and POCOPHONE. We already reported the certification of Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite and Mi 8, while Mi Max 3 and POCOPHONE are new on the list. The first will officially debut on July 24 and probably its Lite variant will join it in the same presentation event. It will be the successor of the first device by the company with Android One installed. It will have the same specifications as the Mi 6X (recently launched in China with prices going from $253 to $316) with Android One instead of the MIUI as the main difference. So we should get a notchless display with a 5.99-inch size and a Full HD+ resolution, as well as a Snapdragon 660 SoC by Qualcomm paired with 4 or 6 GB of RAM and 32, 64 or 128 GB of internal storage without an expansion slot.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite will be a lower-end model which should offer the same specs as the Redmi 6 Pro, with a notched display and a Snapdragon 625 SoC paired with 4 GB of RAM. The Mi Max 3 will be the biggest Mi phablet and it will be official on July 18. It will be released with a 6.99-inch Full HD+ display and probably an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, as well as a very big 5000+ mAh battery. POCOPHONE is expected to come as the first smartphone from Xiaomi’s sub-brand and it is still shrouded in the mystery.

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Blackview BV5800 Review – Solid Budget Rugged IP68 Smartphone

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Linus

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Jul 13, 2018

This is the Blackview BV5800 – a budget rugged phone that costs just about $160. The device can take a beating, it is water and dust resistant and it has a massive 5580mAh battery. If you want to learn more about this phone, stay tuned to the full Blackview BV5800 review.

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VIDEO REVIEW

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UNBOXING

The phone ships with all the usual stuff and some extras include USB OTG cable, a pair of earphones and a screen protector.

DESIGN

Once you pick the Blackview BV5800 up, you will immediately notice this is a rugged phone because of its sheers size and weight but I have to say this is one of the best-designed and well-built rugged smartphones, just like my previously reviewed Blackview rugged phones.

The build quality is excellent as the phone uses mostly rubber and metal in its construction. All the ports are covered with flaps which is understandable due to IP68 certification and I found them to be pretty easy to open.

I didn’t drop the phone on purpose but I tested the device underwater quite a lot and it’s still working fine.

The buttons are made of metal and they feel quite nice. There is also an emergency or PPT button, which can be programmed in the settings.

The 5.5” 18:9 aspect ratio display looks pretty good too. It would have been nice to have a slightly brighter panel but this is a budget phone after all.

This Blackview phone has a dual-camera system that I will talk about a bit later in this video.

Other features you need to know: the fingerprint scanner is quite accurate but it takes quite a bit of time for the display to light up. In addition, the phone has an LED notification light, 8MP selfie camera, a hybrid dual-SIM card slot and a headset jack. Finally, the loudspeaker can get really loud, so you will easily hear it outdoors.

HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE

In terms of hardware, you can definitely see this is a budget phone. Honestly, I expected to see at least 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage on this device.

The overall gaming performance is kind of average. It’s possible to play 3D games on the low or medium graphics but you should still expect to see quite a few skipped frames, stutter and even lag.

USER INTERFACE

In terms of the UI, this phone ships with a typical Blackview’s skin that is built on top of Android 8.1. That means we have redesigned icons and some added features but in general, you get a stock Android experience which is great.

I’m happy to say that the overall performance is pretty good despite the fact that the phone uses a mediocre chipset and just 2GB of RAM. The device feels quite smooth and fast on the daily basis as I just saw a few skipped frames in the UI but nothing major.

IMAGE QUALITY

The overall image quality is surprisingly decent considering this is a budget phone with rugged properties. Obviously, the pictures are not perfect as the colors are usually washed out, corners look really soft and so on but in general, they look quite good. Low-light image quality does not impress like on most of the budget phones.

Selfie image quality is pretty good as I was able to take okay-looking shots for social media.

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1080p video quality is above average.

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720p selfie video is quite good for a budget device.

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CONNECTIVITY

I didn’t have any connectivity issues with this device as the call quality and signal reception are pretty good, and even the GPS lock speeds and accuracy were okay.

The phone has quite a few sensors including a gyroscope, so you will be able to use the device with VR headsets. Finally, the phone has NFC.

BATTERY LIFE

Battery life has been fantastic on this phone since we have a large power bank. I could get over 13 hours of screen-on time while using the phone quite intensively. It’s possible to get better results under moderate usage.

It takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge the device with the supplied charger.

CONCLUSIONS

The Blackview BV5800 shapes up to be a pretty good budget rugged device. The main shortcoming is obviously an underpowered CPU and just 2GB of RAM. That means this phone is not suitable for gamers.

Other than that, you get a well-built phone that can survive a few drops, it is water and dust resistant, the day to day performance is pretty good, cameras are surprisingly decent and finally, a huge battery assures that the phone will last you a long time.

At the end of the day, the Blackview BV5800 is a good budget option if you are looking for a rugged device, despite a few shortcomings.

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Oppo A3s with 6.2-inch 19:9 display and 4320mAh battery Launched in India

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Jeet

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Jul 13, 2018

We earlier reported that Oppo is gearing up to launch its latest budget smartphone Oppo A3s in the Indian market. The phone is a cheaper variant of the Oppo A3 that was recently launched in China a couple of months ago.

The Oppo A3s comes in Dark Purple and Red color variants and carries a price tag of Rs. 10,999, which roughly converts to $161. It will be available for purchase in India from July 15th through online retailers Flipkart, Amazon, and Paytm, along with the offline stores acorss India.

The smartphone comes with a 6.2-inch HD+ FullView display with 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution, 2.5D curved glass and 19:9 aspect ratio. The display also comes with a notch and 88.8 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor clocked at 1.8GHz along with Adreno 506 GPU. For comparison, the Oppo A3 is powered by MediaTek‘s octa-core Helio P60 chipset. The device packs 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, along with a microSD card slot that can be used to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

The Oppo A3s comes with a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor, along with an LED flash. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel sensor that supports AI Beauty Technology 2.0.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, and USB OTG. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom interface ColorOS 5.1 and is powered by a 4230mAh battery which should provide enough power to last whole day.

BlackBerry KEY² gets updated in China, brings July’s security patch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 13, 2018

The BlackBerry KEY² was launched in China a little over a month ago. It has now received its first update which brings some optimizations as well as the latest security patch.

According to a translation of the changelog, the update brings July’s security patch and optimizes the voice assistant, camera, and information displayed in the status bar. It also fixes a compatibility issue experienced by Beijing bus card users. There are other bug fixes mentioned in the complete changelog.

The update is 513MB in size and should be hitting devices over the next few days. There is no info yet as to when the update will be arriving outside China.

The BlackBerry KEY² comes with a 4.5-inch 1620 x 1080 display, a Snapdragon 660 processor and 6GB of RAM. It also has 64GB or 128Gb of storage depending on the variant you buy.

The KEY² is also the first BlackBerry to have dual rear cameras – two 12MP sensors with the secondary camera being a telephoto lens with 2X optical zoom. The selfie camera is an 8MP f/2.0 sensor.

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Xiaomi takes on the Lenovo Watch 9 with its new Mijia Quartz Watch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 13, 2018

Xiaomi has a new watch or smartwatch if you want to call it that. Called the Mijia Quartz Watch, it looks like an analog watch but once paired to your phone, you can “unlock” its smart features. Think of it as Xiaomi’s answer to the Lenovo Watch 9 or Withings Steel/Nokia Steel.

The Mijia Quartz Watch has a stainless steel frame while the dial is covered with mineral glass. It has a quick release interchangeable strap and comes in black, blue (with white dial), and gray.

The watch has a built-in calorie counter and pedometer. When paired with your phone, you can monitor your calories, steps taken, and distance covered. You can also set alarms and reminders. The app also comes in handy for setting the time.

The Mijia Quartz Watch is priced at ¥349 (~$52) and will go on sale on July 17th at 10 o’clock. It will be available on Tmall, the Mi Home app, and Mi online store.

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Giveaway – win a Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus smartphone

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Shine Wong

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Jul 13, 2018

Gizmochina along with Lightinthebox is conducting 1 unit Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

This Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus’s main features is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset that has already proven to be a capable performer when it comes to gaming and especially when it comes to power efficiency. Other specs include 5.99″ large screen, 3GB of RAM and 32GB ROM. The device also has a 13MP camera on the back and a 5MP shooter on the front.

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How to entry this giveaway? Just follow these steps via Gleam widget:

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Share this giveaway contest on Facebook, and Reddit;

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5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway end.

Just follow the steps mentioned in the Gleam widget to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

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MIUI 10 Developer ROM now available for second batch of Xiaomi phones

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 13, 2018

On May 31, Xiaomi had announced the all new MIUI 10 ROM. At the beginning of June, it had rolled out the Developer ROM closed beta in China for first batch of devices and the same devices had received public beta by the end of the month. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released the developer ROM closed beta to the second batch of devices.

The first batch of devices that were treated with MIUI 10 Developer ROM included Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Mi 6, Mi MIX 2S, Mi MIX 2, Mi MIX, Mi Note 2, Redmi S2 and Redmi Note 5. Since the registrations for the Developer ROM closed beta ended yesterday in China, the company has made it available to the second batch of Xiaomi phones starting from today. After the closed beta testing comes to an end, the public beta is likely to arrive for the same second batch of devices by the end of this month.

The second batch of 17 Xiaomi phones that are now receiving the MIUI 10 Developer ROM closed beta are Xiaomi Mi Note 3, Mi 5S Plus, Mi 5S, Mi 5X, Mi 5C, Mi 4C, Mi 4S, Mi Max, Mi Max Prime, Mi Max 2, Redmi Note 5A, Note 5A Prime, Redmi Note 4X (Snapdragon variant), Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi 5, Redmi 5A and Redmi 4X.

The company has stated that the arrival of the public beta of Mi 5X will be delayed. The specific release time for the smartphone will be announced through its social media channels. By this, Xiaomi is bringing the latest MIUI 10 to a total of 27 smartphones.

The MIUI 10 Developer ROM closed beta can be installed in two ways. Devices on MIUI 6, 7, 8 and 9 developer version can navigate to System Settings > My Device > MIUI version and then access the direct OTA update. It is recommended to back up devices on MIUI 6, 7, 8 and 9 stable versions are recommended ad then install the upgrade via fastboot with unlocked bootloader.

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Buy F1 Sport Smart Watch For Only $49.99 On Tomtop VIP

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 13, 2018

While there’s no dearth of smartwatches in the market, these devices usually come bearing steep price tags or are simply incompetent. If you’ve been looking for a high-end smartwatch that despite boasting an array of awe-inspiring features doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, look no further.

The F1 is one of the latest smartwatches to hit the store shelves and much to the delight of tech buffs, it is crammed with features that are nothing short of exceptional. More importantly, it is less likely to set you back a pretty penny on Tomtop VIP.

The F1 normally sells for $129.99 on Tomtop VIP, but the social e-commerce platform is currently doling out a noteworthy discount in a bid to bring the smartwatch’s steep retail price down to just $49.99. In other words, you can get $80 off on the coveted smartwatch without breaking much of a sweat.

The F1 is an irresistible smartwatch at this heavily discounted price, given that it dons an eye-catching sporty design, coupled with an equally appealing stainless steel buckle and silicone strap. Moreover, it is equipped with GPS (Global Positioning System).

The smartwatch sports a 1.3-inches LCD touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 240 x 240 pixels. Housed in a sturdy alloy body, the F1 has two physical buttons that can be used to carry out various functions.

You can find a USB port for charging on its side. The F1 comes with a SIM card tray which is also located on the side. You can even operate the F1 independently to receive calls and messages.

The smartwatch packs a powerful MediaTek MT2503 processor, under the hood. It offers 32MB of RAM, coupled with a hearty 128MB of onboard storage. As far as connectivity is concerned, the device comes with GSM, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Apart from that, the F1 features a broad range of useful features including sleep monitoring, stopwatch, compass, pressure, independent call, track record, run, walk, riding, message notifications, and social app notifications.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in buying the feature-laden F1 smartwatch at a discounted price.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro may sport dual edge curved OLED screen

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 13, 2018

Last year, the Huawei Mate 10 was launched with an LCD screen whereas the Mate 10 Pro had arrived with an OLED screen. Based on the information received through industry sources, ET News, a South Korean publication has claimed that China’s BOE will be supplying flexible OLED panels to Huawei for an upcoming strategic smartphone that is slated to get unveiled in the second half of 2018. Hence, it is now being speculated that the forthcoming Mate 20 Pro will be featuring a flexible OLED screen.

South Korean companies like Samsung Display and LG Display are leading the flexible OLED business with the former accounting for 90 percent market share. BOE is one of the popular suppliers of LCD panels. Compared to its rivals, it has entered the OLED market a bit late.

BOE has recently struck a deal for OLED panels with Huawei, the third largest smartphone maker in the world. This shows that the quality of the OLED panels of BOE is such that even major smartphone manufacturers are considering working with the China-based OLED manufacturer. The production of flexible OLED panels is still a problem for the company even though it had heavily invested in the sixth generation OLED panel in 2017.

The publication claims that the mass production of flexible OLED panels for the Mate 20 Pro from this month. The Mate RS Porsche Design premium smartphone that was unleashed earlier this year features a flexible OLED panel by LG Display. The smartphone features a dual edge curved screen like the recent Galaxy flagship phones by Samsung. Hence, the upcoming Mate 20 Pro may feature an OLED panel with curved edges. It could be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader like the Mate RS.

The upcoming Kirin 980 chipset is expected to power the Mate 20 Pro. It could be equipped with five cameras with three sensors on the back and dual selfie snappers on the front. As of this writing, there is no confirmation on whether the Mate 20 smartphone that is likely to debut alongside the Mate 20 Pro will also feature a flexible OLED panel. The Mate 20 series is slate to get announced in October.

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Check Out Wireless Network Accessories Promotion On Banggood; Get 15% Extra Off [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 13, 2018

As part of its recently kicked-off ‘Wireless Network Accessories Promotion,’ Banggood is doling out big discounts on a broad range of network related items including wireless routers, Bluetooth adapters and lots more. As if that weren’t enough, the site is also offering an extra 15% off on various wireless network accessories.

In a bid to simplify the search process, Banggood has split the products that are currently up for grabs at lowered price into multiple categories. Here’s a brief glimpse of some of these categories and what they have to offer in terms of discounts.

Mi WiFi

This section is brimming with WiFi routers and other accessories that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket. Keeping in line with this, you can get a considerable 34% off on the Xiaomi Mi WiFi 4 Router, which normally sells for $64.81 on Banggood.
Thanks to the discount, the router can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out only $42.49. Banggood is giving buyers an opportunity to get a supplementary 15% off in the form of coupon code ‘1206a1’ which can be used at the time of checking out.

Wireless Routers

You can find all sorts of high-end wireless routers in this category. But more importantly, you can buy them at a considerably reduced price. Among other items, you can get the Wavlink WS-WN529R2P wireless router at a slashed price of $23.99.
You can save an additional $3.60 by applying coupon code ‘1206a1’ at the time of checking out. This will bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $20.39.

Wireless Repeaters

A WiFI repeater (a.k.a. extender) comes in handy while extending the coverage area of your WiFi network. The device is a perfect solution to getting WiFi in every room, especially if you have a big house or office.

In this category, Banggood is offering a noteworthy 17% discount on the Comfast WR752AC WiFi repeater, which would usually set you back $48 on the site. As a result, you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $39.99.
But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code ‘1206a1’ to get an additional $6 off on its already discounted price. After applying the coupon, your grand total will reduce to only $33.99.

Bluetooth Adapters

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a Bluetooth adapter without emptying your pocket, we got good news for you. This segment is rife with Bluetooth enabled adapters that you can buy at a heavily discounted price.

For the sake of an instance, you can buy the MantisTek WA150 WiFi Network Card + Bluetooth 4.0 Dongle Adapter at a discounted price of just $6.99. While the device usually sells for $13.49, Banggood is offering 48% off on its original asking price.You can save an extra $2.10 while checking out with the help of coupon ‘1206a1.’ Your grand total drops down to just $11.88 after applying the above-mentioned coupon.

Likewise, you can get an additional 15% discount on a myriad of other items that you can check by following this link. Note that the products will go back to their retail price as soon as the promotion sale comes to an end.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Bracelet For Only $29.99 On GearBest [Promotion Code Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 13, 2018

Xiaomi unveiled the new Mi Band 3 wristband alongside three flagship phones earlier this year. The smart wearable is backed by a robust battery and sports a radically overhauled design which is further augmented with an OLED screen that’s bigger than its precursor, the Mi Band 2.

The feature-laden Mi Band 3 is ideal for fitness-conscious people who like to keep a track of their health even while on the go. Regrettably, the coveted smart bracelet doesn’t come cheap. In fact, it will set you back $39.99 on GearBest.

But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a fortune on a high-end smart bracelet, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of money on the Mi Band 3’s retail price during the checkout process.

When you click on the ‘Buy Now’ button located under the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 on GearBest, you’d be escorted to the ‘Place Order’ page wherein you can apply promotion code ‘SZBAND3’ to save an additional $10, and further reduce your already discounted grand total to only $29.99.

Considering that people have finally woken up to the health and fitness culture, the market is already brimming with devices that claim to help you stay fit. On the downside, these devices don’t come cheap and are usually incompetent.

Deemed as the best budget fitness tracker, the Mi Band 3, on the other hand, is perfect health device that’s brimming with an array of useful features that helps you effortlessly monitor your fitness. Let’s check out some of the Mi Band 3’s awe-inspiring features.

The Xiaomi-branded fitness tracker can track a slew of activities such as heart rate, total sleep, calories burned, distance moved, and steps taken. You can monitor fitness data with the help of the Mi-Fit app, which can be downloaded without shelling out even a single dime.

For more details, simply follow this link. Note that the aforesaid promotion code has an impending expiration date.

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Honor Note 10’s front design revealed in leaked image

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 13, 2018

The smartphone market will soon welcome two large-screen phones in the coming weeks. The first one is the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 that will be debuting on July 19 and the Honor Note 10 is the other smartphone. Honor is yet to confirm on Note 10’s launch date, but its arrival seems to be close at hand since its reservations have started on JD. Leaked photos showing the rear side of the Note 10 had surfaced in the previous week, but its front design has remained a mystery. A leaked image of the smartphone has surfaced on Weibo to reveal its notch-less front design.

A recent report has revealed that Honor has managed to sell 3 million units of Honor 10 smartphone in just two months since its launch in May. Such is the popularity of the Honor 10 that features a notched screen. Rumors have claimed that the upcoming Note 10 may also feature a notched display since it will be arriving as a larger version of the Honor 10. However, the newly spotted leaked image of the alleged Honor Note 10 reveals that it will be equipped with a notch-less screen.

The above image shows the top and bottom bezels of the alleged Note 10 are quite slim. Also, the side bezels are almost non-existent. The smartphone seems to be sporting a massive screen with a tall aspect ratio. Recent reports have revealed that the Note 10 has a 6.9-inch S-AMOLED screen that produces an aspect ratio of 18:9 and Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.

There are some elements on the image that suggests that it could be a photoshopped image. The Honor logo on the bottom bezel is a bit weird. Also, the temperature of Beijing on July 5 is around 14 to 20 degrees C which seems to be strange as the usual temperature of the country is around 26 to 30 degrees C.

It is speculated that the Kirin 970 SoC will be powering the Note 10 along with 6 GB of RAM. It will be fueled by 6,000mAh battery with 5V/4.5A. The handset will be coming with an internal storage of 128 GB. For photography, it is expected to feature 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup and a front-facing camera of 16-mgepixel.

The Honor Note 10 is likely to release in the market on July 26. The reason behind it is that the reservations of the Note 10 on JD will be ending on July 25. However, Honor is yet to confirm on the launch date of Note 10.

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Apple announces new MacBook Pros with 8th Gen processor and more

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 13, 2018

Apple has announced new versions of its MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. The major update in both the 13-inch and 15-inch model is the new 8th-gen Intel processors but Apple has also included other new features.

Inside the 15-inch model is a 6-core Intel Core i7 processor or Core i9 processor clocked at up to 2.9GHz and reaching up to 4.8GHz with Turbo Boost. It can also be configured to up to 32GB of RAM and 4TB of SSD storage.

The 13-inch model with Touch Bar can be configured to come with a quad-core Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor clocked at up to 2.7GHz and reaching up to 4.5GHz with Turbo Boost. Apple says it also now supports double the eDRAM, 16GB RAM max, and up to 2TB SSD.

Both models now come with a True Tone display for a more natural viewing experience. There is also an Apple T2 chip for better security which also brings “Hey Siri” to the Mac. Another upgrade is the keyboard which Apple says is now quieter while typing.

Apple has also announced new leather sleeves for the MacBook Pros. It will be available in Saddle Brown, Midnight Blue, and Black. The sleeve costs $179 for the 13-inch MacBook Pro and $199 for the 15-inch model. The 12-inch MacBook also gets new sleeves in the same colors above for $149.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Concept showcases a design style that combines the Mix 2 & Vivo NEX

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 13, 2018

Xiaomi‘s flagship Mi Mix was well received globally as a result of its transformational design which jolted the industry and sort of kickstarted a revolution in smartphone designs. After the Mi Mix, the Chinese giant was expected to take things a tad higher on the Mix 2 but that didn’t happen. Expectations were also not met on the Mi Mix 2s which wasn’t too different from the Mi Mix 2. So, it is quite understandable that there are anticipations that Xiaomi will finally effect a noticeable design change on the Mix 3. Such is very well exhibited on this Mi Mix 3 concept video created by the YouTube channel – Science and Knowledge.

The Mi Mix 3 is expected to be launched later this year as Xiaomi’s main flagship model for the year. The concept design looks more like a fusion of the Vivo NEX, another innovative full-screen model, and the Mi Mix 2. The design includes a pop-up camera just like the NEX smartphone. One spectacular thing about the concept is the high 99% screen to body ratio. This is highly unrealistic but then, the Mi Mix looked unrealistic when it was announced but it did become a reality. The design also includes an in-display fingerprint scanner, three rear-facing cameras and a ceramic body with metal fuselage.

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Xiaomi is yet to disclose anything about the Mix 3 but the concept is envisioned to sport a 6-inch (2960 x 1440) IPS LCD display. The smartphone is also coming with a Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with 6GB RAM / 8GB RAM. The device will get its interface from an Android 9.0-based MIUI 10 ROM among other features. Of course, the real Mi Mix 3 may likely be entirely different. However, you can check out the entire video from above.

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Oppo A5 goes on sale in China for the first time at 1,500 yuan ($225)

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Jeet

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Jul 13, 2018

As expected, along with Oppo Find X flagship smartphone, the China-based company also started selling Oppo A5 mid-range smartphone in its home country. The smartphone, which is the third device in the company’s A-series, was announced last week.

It is available for purchase in China in two different color options — Mirror Blue and Pink, for a price of 1,500 Yuan, which roughly converts to $225.

The Oppo A5 features a 6.2-inch HD+ FullView display with 2.5D curved glass, 19:9 aspect ratio. Keeping the trend in mind, the smartphone comes with a notch on top of the display. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz along with Adreno 506 GPU.

The phone packs 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage along with support for microSD card that enables users to further expand the device’s storage capacity up to 256GB. Coming to the camera department, the smartphone features a dual camera setup at the back, equipped with a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor.

On the front side, the smartphone comes with an 8-megapixel snapper with f/2.2 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. The front-facing camera also comes with AI beautify features that intelligently recognizes 296 facial features. While there is no fingerprint sensor, the Oppo A5 comes with support for Face Unlock feature.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, and USB OTG. The smartphone runs on ColorOS 5.1 out of the box, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. The device is fuelled by a 4,230mAh battery, which the company claims can offer around 14 hours of video playback and 11 hours of gaming.

Buy Teclast M89 Tablet PC For Only $149.99 On GearBest; Flash Sale To End Soon!

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 13, 2018

Teclast made its long-awaited tablet PC dubbed, the M89 available to the public earlier this year. As expected, the feature-laden device became an instant among tech buffs.

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the M89 tablet PC, this is the best time to buy it and here’s why. While the M89 would ideally burn a hole in your pocket, GearBest is giving cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to buy the coveted tablet PC at a slashed price of just $149.99.

The M89 would normally set you back $207.82 on GearBest, but the Chinese online store is offering a considerable 28% reduction in the tablet’s original price. The promotion sale kicked off on July 9th and is slated to end soon.

The M89 boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring specs and features that make it an irresistible tablet PC, especially at this discounted price. Let us take a gander at some of the Teclast-branded tablet PC’s mean features.

The device sports a mammoth 7.9 inch 10-point IPS touch display which is likely to grab your attention right away. It has a screen resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and is housed in a robust aluminum alloy body.

Furthermore, it packs a powerful MediaTek MT8176, 64-bit processor along with an equally robust PowerVR GX6250 GPU, under the hood. It offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage (expandable up to 128GB) that provides ample room to store your favorite videos, music, photos and lots more.

The Teclast M89 houses an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front snapper for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. The device runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and is backed by a 4840mAh battery which delivers up to 5 hours of video playing time.

You can visit this link to check out the rest of the features and take advantage of the discount before it comes to an end on July 16th.

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OPPO Find X goes on its first sale in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 13, 2018

Beginning at 10 AM in China, the standard version of the OPPO Find X is now available for buying on the official website of the company, Jingdong and other online shopping sites. The handset carries a price tag of 4,999 Yuan (~$749) and it comes in two colors like Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue.

The reason why it is dubbed as standard version is that there two other models. There is a 256 GB Find X smartphone with 50W SuperVOOC flash charging feature and the other variant called OPPO Find X Lamborghini Automobili Edition is an advanced model that comes customized design, 512 GB of internal storage and 50W SuperVOOC flash charging. The two other Find X models will be available for buying in August in the home country.

The standard version of the OPPO Find X features a 6.42-inch S-AMOLED display. OPPO claims that the Find X offers a massive screen space of 93.8 percent. The motorized camera assembly that features the front camera as well as dual rear cameras rises up and retracts when the phone is unlocked to quickly perform the 3D scan of the face. The 3D facial scanning functions like the Face ID feature on Apple iPhone X. The dual camera setup of the Find X includes a 20-megapixel primary sensor and a 16-megapixel secondary sensor.

The Snapdragon 845 and 8 GB of RAM are the driving force of the smartphone. Since it has a standard version, it features only 128 GB of native storage. The phone is packed with a 3,730mAh battery that carries support for 5V/4A VOOC flash charging.

OPPO has just launched the 256 GB version of the Find X smartphone in India. The handset is now available on pre-orders in India with a price tag of Rs. 59,990 (~$877). The Flipkart-exclusive online sales as well as offline sales of the Find X will begin on Aug. 3. The Chinese manufacturer has also confirmed that it will be bringing the Lamborghini Edition of the smartphone to India at a later time.