Poco F1 could soon get Widevine L1 support for HD streaming

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Updated Oct 30, 2018

Xiaomi recently launched its first smartphone under its new ‘Poco’ sub-brand — Poco F1 with specs similar to a flagship phone at a very aggressive price point.

While the phone has been received well by the customers, it has faced a bit of criticism because of a few issues, including lack of support for HD streaming, screen bleeding, low audio, and a few software-related issues.

The phone lacks Widevine L1 support which prevents the device from streaming HD content from the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime Videos. Now, a thread on the company’s forum by MIUI Forum admin reveals that the company is working with Google and Qualcomm to fix this issue.

It seems that Xiaomi is planning to soon release an update which will bring the widevine L1 support to POCO F1. The update is expected to be rolled out to MIUI Beta ROM users first by Q4, 2018, i.e. by the end of this year.

The company had recently released an update to fix the notification icon issue on the status bar. It is also developing 4K 60fps support for the rear camera. Additionally, users of POCO launcher will also have an option to customise desktop grid size and icon size in the future.

Previously, the company had issued a statement related to the screen bleeding issue and claimed that certain screens on MIUI 9 (MIUI for POCO) feature a gradient by design (including the power screen), and this is not screen bleeding. It added that gradient screen has been removed from MIUI 10 onwards.

The Poco F1 features a 6.18-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display which is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. The phone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor and comes with LiquidCool technology.

It has a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 primary sensor, coupled with a 5-megapixel secondary sensor on the back panel. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel selfie camera powered with AI for capturing enhanced selfie shots.

The phone comes with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB of internal storage, depending on the variant. It runs on MIUI based on Android 8.1 Oreo and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

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Buy The Huawei Mate 20 Smartphone At Unbeatable Price On Popular Online Stores!

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 23, 2018

Huawei’s Mate 20 smartphone is expected to follow in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors and become an instant hit among smartphone lovers after hitting store shelves later this year.

If you’re interested in getting the Huawei-branded smartphone without emptying your pocket, you might want to continue reading as we are going to shed light on the top online stores where you can buy the Mate 20 at an unbeatable price. Let’s head straight to the details.

Huawei Mate 20 On Banggood

Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood will be selling two variants of the Huawei Mate 20 smartphone – 6GB+64GB ROM and 6GB+128GB ROM.

6GB+64GB ROM

Powered by the company’s trademark Kirin 980 Octa-Core processor, the aforesaid variant of the Mate 20 smartphone will set you back $$999.99 on Banggood. Moreover, you can choose from pink, twilight, black, blue and green color versions of the smartphone.

In order to receive an email notification as soon as this version of the Mate 20 arrives on Banggood, all you need to do is follow this link and activate the ‘In Stock Alert’ button.

6GB RAM+128GB ROM

The bigger variant of the Mate 20 that comes with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage carries a $1,059.99 price tag on Banggood. You can choose between multiple color options including pink, twilight, black, blue and green.

Since the variant is still unavailable for pre-order, you can press the ‘In Stock Alert’ button to get notified via email when stock arrives by following this link.Huawei Mate 20 On Giztop

Two variants of the Mate 20 smartphone are set to go up for pre-order on Giztop. While the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM variant will be available for $899, the official online store for GizmoChina will be selling the larger variant offering 6GB RAM+128GB ROM for $1,039.

You can pick from a wide selection of color options including black, emerald green, midnight blue, pink gold, and twilight. Follow this link to pre-order the smartphone at the best price. Note that the pre-orders will be shipped within 10-15 days.

Huawei Mate 20 On GeekBuying

6GB RAM+64GB ROM

You can avail a noteworthy 17% off on the Huawei Mate 20 smartphone offering 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you will be able to pre-order the above-mentioned variant at a lowered price of just $897.99, while it would normally sell for $1083.99.

In order to ensure you get informed when the phone arrives on GeekBuying, it is imperative that you follow this link and activate the ‘Arrival Notice’ button. It is worth noting that the discount will only be valid for a limited period f time.

6GB RAM+128GB ROM

Alternatively, you can buy the slightly larger variant of the Mate 20 smartphone that comes with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage at a slashed price of just $995.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 13% reduction in the phone’s original selling price of $1146.99.

Just like the aforesaid 6GB RAM+64GB ROM variant of the Huawei Mate 20 smartphone, this version of the smartphone will soon go up for pre-order on GeekBuying. Those interested in taking advantage of the discount can visit this link and push the ‘Arrival Notice’ button to get notified when the phone is available.

In terms of specs, the Mate 20 sports a mammoth 6.39 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels. The device is housed in a sturdy aluminum frame with Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection.

On the photography front, the Mate 20 houses a 12.0MP+16.0MP+8.0MP triple camera setup on the back and a 24.0MP front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. It runs on EMUI 9.0.0 based Android 9.0, OS and is backed by a built-in 4000mAh battery.

Samsung’s first gaming phone reportedly in works with custom GPU

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 23, 2018

Multiple smartphone manufactures such as Razer, Xiaomi, Nubia, ASUS and Huawei have launched gaming smartphones in the recent past. Fresh information revealed by a reliable tipster from China claims that Samsung is actively working on a gaming smartphone. He also revealed that the phone could be equipped with its homegrown GPU.

Leaked information that had surfaced in June had claimed that the South Korean tech giant was working on a new GPU. At that time, it was reported that the company’s home-baked GPU will be made available on low-end smartphones. The Apple A11 Bionic that was introduced on the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X features the custom GPU from the company. Now that Apple has attained success with its GPU, it appears that the South Korean company could be also prepping a powerful GPU for its rumored gaming smartphone.

There is no information available on the specifications of the first gaming smartphone from Xiaomi. Since Samsung has started using 8 GB of RAM of RAM on its smartphones, it is likely that the first Samsung gaming phone will be also equipped with same amount of RAM. It may include an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. For heat dissipation, the company may include a water carbon cooling system like the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.

Read More: Samsung could debut graphene batteries with Galaxy S10

Most of the recent flagship, high-end and mid-range phones from Samsung that have released in the recent months have featured 18.5:9 Infinity Display design. However, the gaming phone from the company may offer a taller aspect ratio. Probably, it may offer 19.5:9 aspect ratio like the mysterious Samsung SM-G8870 Galaxy A smartphone that is rumored to get announced in January 2019.

There is no information on the name of the Samsung’s first gaming smartphone. Forthcoming leaks may start revealing more details on this mysterious device.

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Carl Pei says OnePlus will launch a 5G flagship smartphone next year

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Jeet

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Oct 23, 2018

Qualcomm president Cristiano Amon recently revealed that there will be two 5G flagship smartphones launching next year. Then, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei joined him on stage at 4G/5G Summit 2018 in Hong Kong to make an announcement related to its 5G device.

Carl Pei announced that OnePlus will be among the first companies to launch a 5G smartphone next year, if not the first company to do so. He also revealed that OnePlus and his team had already conducted a 5G test at Qualcomm’s headquarters in San Diego back in August.

The smartphone that Carl Pei is talking about could be the successor of the OnePlus 6T that will likely launch in mid-2019. It could be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon X50 5G modem and the latest QTM052 mmWave antenna module that was introduced at the event.

This new smaller version of QTM052 mmWave antenna module will be crucial for enabling 5G connectivity on conventional smartphone form factors. Comparing this new version with the one that was launched back in July, this one is apparently 25 percent more compact.

Several manufacturers, including ASUS, Fujitsu, HMD Global, HTC, Inseego/Novatel Wireless, LG, Motorola, NetComm Wireless, NETGEAR, OnePlus, OPPO, Sharp, Sierra Wireless, Sony Mobile, Telit, Vivo, WNC, and Xiaomi are committed to 5G in 2019. Most of them have already started testing Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem earlier this year.

Qualcomm also announced that with the help of Ericsson, it made a successful over-the-air call from a smartphone form factor test device — powered by a Snapdragon X50 — over sub-6 GHz bands using 3GPP Rel-15 spec compliant 5G NR.

Meanwhile, OnePlus is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphone later this month — OnePlus 6T. The phone is expected to feature a 6.4-inch notched display and will be powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset along with 6GB/8GB of RAM. The device is confirmed to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. The company has also confirmed that it has ditched the 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Nubia Red Magic 2 gaming smartphone coming soon, reveals a new poster

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 23, 2018

All the major gaming smartphone makers have announced their respective gaming devices this year. Asus is out with their new edition of Asus ROG phone while Black Shark 2nd generation is also here and is slated to launch today. The Razer phone 2 is also available globally, and China launch is commencing soon. There are plenty of other competitors who have launched the gaming smartphones this year. Now going with the recent poster published by Nubia aka Red Magic on their official Weibo handle, then Nubia Red Magic 2 is also coming soon.

Nubia Red Magic’s second generation is ready for the launch with improved specs and performance. It will directly compete against the Asus’s ROG Phone 2 and Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2nd generation. Nubia Red Magic 2 has been teased in a poster with a huge gigantic robot having LED lights at some main spots.

Currently, no more details have been revealed, but we expect it to carry Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with liquid cooling technology. It would carry an 8 GB RAM module with 128 GB or 256 GB of internal ROM. The pricing and availability details are also unknown, and we expect pricing to be between 2500 Yuan- 3000 Yuan (~$360-$432).

Additionally, its predecessor carriers a Snapdragon 845 SoC onboard coupled with Adreno 540 graphics unit. It carries a 6-inch Full HD display with 8GB RAM (LPDDRX4) and 128GB ROM (UFS2.1). In order to remain intact with continuous power, Nubia has added 3800 mAh battery using an air-cooled technology. It is available for 2499 Yuan (~$360).

Read More: Nubia Red Magic 2 is coming: will have Snapdragon 845 and shoulder buttons

Well, Nubia has confirmed that the 2nd edition of Red Magic is in works and is coming soon. We hope some more details to surface in the upcoming days before launch.

How many of you are waiting for the Nubia Red Magic 2?

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Get Up To 50% Off On Smart Home Devices On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 23, 2018

Although the market is brimming with smart home appliances that come in handy in day to day life, these devices usually set you back a pretty penny. In a bid to make smart life available to the cost-conscious buyers, GearBest is doling out up to 50% off on a wide selection of newly arrived smart devices.

In order to ensure buyers can easily find what they’re looking for, the promotion has been split into multiple categories. Aside from offering a noteworthy discount on a slew of useful items, GearBest is giving buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of extra money in the form of specific coupons that can be used during the checkout process.

For instance, the Oclean Air Intelligent APP Control Sonic Electrical Toothbrush which carries a retail price of $49.99 is now available for just $39.99. You can extend this is a 20% reduction in the item’s original selling price simply by applying coupon code GB-HZOA. This helps you bring your grand total further down to just $19.99.

Note that the coupon will only be valid for the first 10 units at 9:00UTC from October 22nd.

Similarly, you can use specific coupons to get additional discounts on breo Stylish Scalp Body Massager Washing Brush, VIOMI VXRS01 Automatic Intelligent Cleaning Robot and Oclean One Sonic Electrical Toothbrush.

The ‘Hot Pick’ section is brimming with all sorts of vacuum cleaners from top brands like Xiaomi and OClean. More importantly, you can buy nearly all the items included in this category without burning a hole in your pocket.

Keeping your house clean all the time can prove to be a back-breaking task. While there’s no dearth of powerful vacuum cleaners that can help you take care of this daunting task, these devices don’t come cheap. Thankfully, you can now get great discounts on select vacuum cleaners that guarantee dust-free surrounding without emptying your pocket.

Furthermore, you can get great discounts on various upright vacuum cleaners from popular brands like JIMMY, Prosenic, and Dibea in the next category called ‘Upright Vacuums.’

The discounts will also be valid for electric toothbrushes and electric shavers. You can follow this link to visit the promotion page and avail these unmissable deals before they expire.

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Snapdragon 675 officially announced with focus on gaming, imaging and AI for mid-range smartphones

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 23, 2018

In August, Qualcomm had announced the 10nm Snapdragon 670 chipset as the successor of the Snapdragon 660 SoC that was unveiled last year. The SD670 powers a couple of smartphones from leading manufacturers such as OPPO R17, Vivo X23 and Vivo Z3. Today, the U.S. based chip maker has taken off covers from the all new Snapdragon 675 Mobile Platform that is built with 11nm LPP process technology as an improved version of the Snapdragon 670 SoC. The new chipset is aimed towards bringing enhanced gaming, imaging and AI features on mid-range smartphones.

The Snapdragon 670 Mobile Platform is an octa-core processor that includes two performance cores of Cortex A76 working at 2.0 GHz and six power efficient cores of Cortex A55 clocking at 1.78 GHz. As mentioned above, the new chipset will be bringing some advanced features on mid-range phones that are now found only on high-end or flagship phones. The SoC is equipped with Adreno 61X graphics that carries support for OpenGL ES 3.2, Open CL 2.0, Vulkan, and DirectX 12.

As far as gaming is concerned, Qualcomm seems to have employed software gaming enhancements (like Huawei’s GPU Turbo technology) on the SD675 as it promises to deliver 90 percent reduced janks. Imaging is the other improved feature of the Snapdragon 675 Mobile Platform. The chipset supports front-facing or rear-mounted triple cameras with features such as portrait mode and 3D face unlock. Phones featuring it will also carry support for limitless slow-motion videos of HD quality.

The Snapdragon 675 comes with a multi-core third generation AI engine that will play an important role in capturing videos and photos, learning and adapting the voice of the user and improving battery performance.

Read More: Huawei’s new AI chips to compete against Qualcomm and Nvidia

Smartphones powered by Snapdragon 675 will be able to playback 4K video and carry support for DisplayPort through USB-C. For connectivity, the Snapdragon 675 includes X12 LTE modem with 600Mbps download speeds and 3x carrier acceleration, Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2×2 with MU-MIMIO, tri-band and Bluetooth 5.0. Other features of the SD675 include FHD+ resolution supporting display, DSP security for superior protection while face unlocking a smartphone, Qualcomm Aqstic and aptX audio technologies and support for Quick Charge 4+.

As compared to the Snapdragon 670, the newly announced SD675 offers 30 percent faster gaming launch experience and 35 percent faster interest browsing. The first phones fueled by Snapdragon 675 chipset will be hitting the market in the first quarter of 2019.

Samsung could debut graphene batteries with Galaxy S10

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 23, 2018

Samsung is playing with new battery technology from the past few months, even last year, they have registered a patent for the same. The Korean giant is working on graphene batteries which is said to be much better than the Li-ion batteries. Last year, the Advanced Institute of Technology has tested graphene batteries and found that these batteries can be charged in 12 minutes. It can last longer and deteriorate less which make it more stable to use in the smartphones. These properties of graphene batteries seem to be impacting the decision of Samsung to use it soon in their upcoming devices early next year.

Samsung graphene batteries can hold 45% more charge than the current lithium-ion batteries. Graphene battery cells can be charged five times faster than the present technology. It means same capacity lithium-ion battery will take 1 hour to charge whereas the graphene battery will take only 12 minutes. Unlike the Li-ion batteries, they deteriorate less with the usage and the passage of time. These are smaller in size, which will help manufacturers utilise the same space for adding up some other things in the smart devices. Most importantly, graphene batteries won’t randomly explode making it the best option for the phones.

As per the industry insider, Samsung is done with the development of graphene batteries and they are ready to use it into devices by next year. Currently, the production cost is high, but with time, the cost will gradually come down enabling all OEMs to replace the Li-ion batteries. These batteries do not impact the environment as much as like the current solutions.

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

As of now, no particular date is given by our insiders, but Samsung will begin using it soon. Samsung might become the first company to launch graphene battery along with the announcement of Galaxy S10 early next year. Even if it happens by next year, then Samsung will significantly win over all the devices in the battery department by a big margin.

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Buy The Ulefone Armor 3 Smartphone For Just $259.9 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 23, 2018

Ulefone took the wraps off its long-awaited Armor 3 smartphone in September this year. Much to the delight of those waiting to get their hands on this recently unveiled smartphone without spending a lot of money, the Armor 3 has gone up for pre-order bearing a dropped price on Banggood.

The Armor 3 is a rugged smartphone designed for those who fancy staying in touch with friends during their daring outdoor activities. If you’re an adventure junky looking for a sturdy smartphone that doesn’t cost a bomb, you’ve come to the right place.

While the Ulefone Armor 3 would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $259.99 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 25% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $346.65.
The Armor 3 is quite an irresistible smartphone at this price, given that it boasts an impressive array of features and high-end specs. It dons an eye-catching 5.7 inches IPS, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. It is housed in a sturdy polycarbonate and aluminum alloy frame.

The Armor 3 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P23 (MT6763T), 64-bit processor and it packs a competent ARM Mali G71 MP2 770MHZ GPU, under the hood. It comes with 4GB of RAM and offers an expandable 64GB of onboard storage (up to 256GB).

On the photography front, the smartphone houses a 21.0MP rear-mounted camera with Dual Rear Flash, and Touch focus. Up front, there’s an 8MP(SW:13.0MP) camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

Furthermore, the phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a built-in 10300mAh Li-Polymer battery. On top of that, the phone features a slew of useful sensors like the proximity sensor, accelerometer, light sensor, compass, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and gyroscope.

You can click here to visit the promotion page to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the remaining 69 pieces of the orange and gold color variants. It is also worth noting that the promotion sale is slated to end on October 29th.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 key specs leaked; Includes Snapdragon 855, 5G support, 6.4-inch screen and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 23, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 specifications have not appeared on China’s TENAA telecom authority yet. With only two days remaining for the announcement of the smartphone, Xiaomi has done a good job to keep the its specs under the wraps. A Chinese tipster has today shared an image that reveals the key specs of the smartphone. The leak suggests that it could be the first Snapdragon 855 chipset driven smartphone.

Qualcomm is pegged to debut the 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset in December this year. Moreover, the chipset is also expected to arrive with a different moniker of Snapdragon 8150. Hence, the new leak sounds a bit unreliable. Xiaomi and Qualcomm have developed good relationship in the recent years. This allowed Xiaomi to launch the Mi MIX 2S as one of the first phones with Snapdragon 845 SoC. So, it appears that Mi fans will have to wait for further reports to confirm on the SoC of the Mi MIX 3. A report that had surfaced at the beginning of this month had also claimed that the Mi MIX 3 is fueled by Snapdragon 855.

The new leak reveals that the Snapdragon 855 chipset of the Mi MIX 3 will be equipped with 8 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 256 GB. For photography, it will be fitted with 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup. Probably, this could be these could be the new camera sensors that will allow the Mi MIX 3 to support 960 fps slow-motion video shooting.

The above image states that the Mi MIX 3 will be featuring a 6.4-inch display. It was recently revealed by investigating on an image shared by Xiaomi on Weibo that the display of the Mi MIX 3 will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The handset will be packed with 3,850mAh battery. Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Mi MIX 3 will be equipped with faster wireless charging technology. The Mi MIX 2S supports 7.5W wireless charging. Hence, the Mi MIX 3 could be equipped with 10W or above.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro to make its global debut with October 23 launch in Taiwan

Xiaomi has revealed that the slider of the phone will be equipped with 24-megapixel dual selfie camera setup. The handset is also expected to arrive with some advanced features like 3D facial recognition. pressure-sensitive in-screen fingerprint scanner, 10 GB RAM and 5G connectivity. The smartphone is currently available for reservations on JD and it is slated to go official on Oct. 25.

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Check Out The ALLDOCUBE 11.11 Global Shopping Carnival; Here’s How You Can Save Big Money!

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 23, 2018

Deemed as China’s biggest shopping carnival, the 11-11 Shopping Day is slated to kick-off next month. Also known as ‘Single’s Day’ the impending global shopping celebration warrants an unmatched buying experience for cost-conscious consumers.

In order to ensure you take full advantage of this time-limited sale, it is imperative for you to understand how the online stores organize the promotions. Thankfully, figuring this out isn’t an arduous task. On top of that, we are here to help.

In a bid to give its large customer base that has been very supportive at their AliExpress store something to cheer about, ALLDOCUBE is providing buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money on its well-received products. Chinese manufacturer of high-end tablets, laptops and a slew of other accessories, ALLDOCUBE is also the strategic partner of tech giants Intel and Microsoft.

Dubbed as 11.111 Global Shopping Spree, the limited time offer kicked off on October 20th on ALLDOCUBE’s official website. In order to get the most of this recently started promo, you can pay 10% deposit during the pre-sale period. Note that you will end up paying less for your reserved orders, while those who order after that will pay more.

Moreover, it might interest you to know that from November 29th, ALLDOCUBE will be doling out noteworthy discounts in the form of coupon codes that can be used during the checkout process on November 11th. On the big day (i.e. November 11th), you’ll have a chance to get more coupons that offer a full reduction, allowing you to get even bigger discounts.

The aforesaid promotion comprises top-notch models like the M5 Android tablet, which packs a powerful Deca-core X20 chip. Furthermore, it sports an eye-catching 10.1-inch display with a screen resolution of 2560×1600 pixels.
The ALLDOCUBE M5 comes with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of onboard storage. It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo OS and is backed by a 3.7V/6500mAh battery.

Likewise, the iWork10 pro will also go up for sale during the promotion. The 2-in-1 tablet sports a 10.1 Inch Full View IPS display with 1200×1920 pixels resolution. It is powered by Intel Atom x5-Z8350 1.44GHz processor and adopts a Gen8-LP10/12EU up to 500MHZ GPU for an unmatched viewing experience.
The iWork10 pro has 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of internal storage. It runs on Android 5.1 and Windows 10 OS and draws its juices from a 3.7V 6500mAh battery. It supports USB3.0, charging, data transfer and has a Micro HDMI Type D 1.4a for output.

The other promotional model is the ALLDOCUBE KNote5 Cube Tablet PC. This Android tablet sports an 11.6-inches display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution. It packs an Intel Gemini lake N4000 along with Intel HD Graphics 600 GPU, under the hood.

It has 4GB of RAM, paired with 64GB of onboard storage, which can be expanded up to 128GB so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out storage space. Moreover, the 2-in-1 tablet houses a 2.0MP front camera for face-to-face video chatting.

While the promotion is brimming with unmissable deals and discounts, you need to act fast if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discounts and save more money by using coupons since they will be limited. ALLDOCUBE also teamed up with popular online stores including AliExpress and GearBest in a bid to ensure you do not miss the 11-11 promotion.

You can click here to visit the ALLDOCUBE 11.11 Global Shopping Spree promotion page.

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Get Great Discounts On Top CUBOT-Branded Smartphones And A Chance To Win Free Gifts On AliExpress!

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 23, 2018

The annual double 11 shopping feast is just around the corner. A wide selection of items will be sold at considerably lowered prices during this occasion.

CUBOT Aliexpress Official Store has been gearing up for the event for quite a long time and much to the delight of the fans of the popular Chinese Android smartphones brand, the 11.11 Pre-Sale Super Profit promo is finally here. As part of the promotion, CUBOT is giving buyers an opportunity to take advantage of the 11.11 Pre-sell Shocking Sale and win free gift simply by sharing the order.

Before we delve further into the details, let us take a gander at the 11.11 pre-sale process.

Step 1: Add your item to cart

Step2: Pay 10% deposit

Step 3: Get a chance to win a free Wristband by sharing store promotion with friends

Step 4: Pay the remaining balance on 11.10-11.12

The pre-sell products include some of the most-anticipated smartphones that have now gone up for sale bearing heavily discounted price tags. For instance, the CUBOT P20, which would normally set you back $199.99 is currently available at a pre-sale price of just $127.99.
In other words, you get a noteworthy $72 off on the phone’s original asking price. Note that the deposit price for the P20 is $12.80.

Likewise, the CUBOT X18 Plus that usually sells for $169.99 can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $125.79. You end up saving $45 by shopping for the X18 Plus during the Double 11 promotion. The deposit price for the X18 Plus is $12.60.

You can even get $65 off on the steep retail price tag of $249.99, the CUBOT Power usually carries. As a result, you can now buy this feature-laden smartphone at a dropped price of just $184.99. The deposit price for the phone is $18.50.
Alternatively, you can go for new products like the CUBOT King Kong 3 or the CUBOT King Kong which is currently available at a reduced price of just $94.99 on AliExpress. It is worth noting that the phone would normally set you back $119.99 without the discount.

In order to avail the above-mentioned discounts before the promo ends, all you need to do is to follow this link. Note that the 11.11 Pre-Sale is slated to end on November 10th. You can click here to visit the promotion page.

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UMIDIGI A3 and UMIDIGI One Pro global presale now live on AliExpress

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 23, 2018

The last quarter of the year is always a busy shopping season globally. Chinese e-commerce store AliExpress has its big double eleven (11.11) day which usually holds on November 11 with record sales figures annually. UMIDIGI is positioning itself in a good position to grab a slice of the pie as it has listed two new models fresh out of the oven on global presale. The newly announced UMIDIGI A3 is now available for $75.99 while the UMIDIGI One Pro will be available for $149.

To get the sleek UMIDIGI A3 for $75.99, you’ll need to deposit $7.6 now and then pay the balance of $67.99 on November 11 during the 11.11 sales. This window will be open for 2 days (November 10, 2018 07:00:00 PT to November 12, 2018 04:59:59 PT) after which the order is confirmed. Interested buyers who fail to make the balance payment will have their deposit refunded. The A3 will be available for just $79.99 on November 11 and November 12 after that, the price of the UMIDIGI A3 will berth at $85.99, a huge $10 higher than the presale price.

For the UMIDIGI One Pro, you’ll need to pay a deposit of $15 and then pay the balance between November 10 and November 12 to avail the device for $149.99.

You can find out more about the UMIDIGI A3 from our launch article. On its part, the UMIDIGI One Pro comes with a 5.9-inch 19:9 ratio full-screen display. On the internals, you get a MediaTek Helio P23 processor backed by 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of storage onboard. The device also comes with a dual 12MP+5MP camera setup which provides perfect bokeh effect. The UMIDIGI One Pro also supports 15W wireless fast charge and 18W fast wired charge, which are really rare functions in this price range. That’s really cool for this beautifully designed smartphone.

Get UMIDIGI A3 at $75.99, pay $7.6 now

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Ulefone Armor 3T GPS test affirms its precision and accuracy

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 22, 2018

Ever since the rugged Ulefone Armor 3T was announced, the device has been subjected to several durability tests with the credibility of the phone also put on the stake. We’ve seen the battery getting tested as well as several vehicle crash tests being conducted to affirm the ruggedness of the walkie-talkie phone. A compatibility test was also carried out which shows the device will work with any walkie-talkie which uses the same 400-470MHz frequency range. If there are still “doubting Thomases” who are still not convinced about the device being a great model for the outdoors, Ulefone has released yet another video which is a test of the GPS feature onboard the phone.

A precise and accurate navigation system is a vital feature for people who often go outdoors or take adventures. Ulefone says the Armor 3T rugged Walkie-Talkie phone is the perfect kind of phone for such persons. It is the first model globally to function as a rugged mode as well as an offline walkie talkie which can still work even when you are out of GSM network coverage area.

As a fitting rugged walkie-talkie phone, the Ulefone Armor 3T comes with IP68/IP69K waterproof and dustproof certification. The outer case has also passed the MIL-STD-810G military drop test standard. Here is the video in question.

In this video, we can clearly see the GPS is precise in showing the path and each little corner is accurate in the phone map, which means GPS is reliable if you need to deploy it for an if you need it in the adventure.

On the specs end, the Ulefone Armor 3T is powered by an Helio P23 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and there is 64GB of internal storage onboard. The device packs a monstrous 10300mAh battery onboard. As for the camera, there is a 21MP Sony sensor at the back while at the front is a 13MP selfie shooter. Ulefone Armor 3T also supports face unlock and has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device comes with NFC and Google Pay and runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS. Worthy of note is that the phone supports global frequency bands.

The device is still available on Indiegogo for funding and that has seen tremendous success. The campaign will end next week after which the device will go on sale for $369, up from the campaign price of $314. In a related development, the Ulefone Armor 3 which belongs to the same series but is without the walkie-talkie feature has opened for preorders on Banggood. The device is priced at $259.99 during this pre-sale campaign. The pre-order will be open for one week after which the price will be reverted back to$346.65.

OnePlus unveils Explorer Backpack, official launch on October 29

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 22, 2018

OnePlus began selling its own branded gear more than a year ago. Its current lineup includes a messenger bag, a backpack, a tote bag, a travel bag, t-shirts, a baseball cap, leather wallets etc.. Last week, it announced a brand new bag – the OnePlus Explorer Backpack.

The Explorer Backpack is designed for the frequent traveler. It has a minimalist design and lots of compartments to store your belongings. It is also padded to keep your fragile electronics such as your laptop safe.

There is a water bottle compartment that is deep but easy to reach. There is also a compartment at the bottom with breathable vents where you can put your wet items in.

OnePlus says the Explorer Backpack is tear and scuff-resistant with exceptional strength thanks to the CORDURA fabric used for the Slate Black version of the bag. There is also a Morandi Green version which is also made from the same material. The bag’s main compartment has a magnetic FIDLOCK fastener that is easy to open by simply pulling with one hand.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro to make its global debut with October 23 launch in Taiwan

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 22, 2018

Xiaomi is about to launch the latest Mi 8 Pro outside China and Taiwan is set to be the first destination. Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro was launched in China a couple of weeks back as an upgraded version of the Mi 8 with it having as a standout feature, an in-display fingerprint sensor. The flagship device has been confirmed to launch on October 23 in Taiwan. The device will be available online via Xiaomi Mall and on Mi Store for a price of NT$15,999 ($516, 3600 yuan).

The price is said to be for the 8GB RAM+128GB variant and is the same with the price tag in China which is 3,599 Yuan ( ~$524). The Mi 8 Pro also comes in a 6GB RAM+128GB storage variant with a 3199 yuan ($465) price tag.

As a reminder, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro features a 6.21-inch notch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. In terms of camera, there are dual 12MP sensors on the back with OIS and optical zoom. On the front side, there’s a 20MP f/2.0 camera sensor housed inside the notch. The main feature of the device is an under-display fingerprint sensor, which brings convenience for the users to unlock the device. The device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor and runs on MIUI 10 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. There is also a 3,000mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

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Mysterious Galaxy A phone specs leak reveal Snapdragon 710, 19.5:9 display and triple cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 22, 2018

A Chinese tipster has recently revealed that Samsung will be releasing its first Snapdragon 710 smartphone in early January 2019. Another source on Twitter has revealed the model number of the smartphone along with some of its key specs.

The exact name of the Samsung’s upcoming Snapdragon 710 driven is not known yet. However, the new leak reveals that its model number is SM-G8870 and it will belong to the A-series of smartphones.

The recent phones from Samsung are equipped with Infinity Display design with 18.5:9 tall aspect ratio screens. The SM-G8870 phone is rumored to arrive with AMOLED display that will offer an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

The handset will be packed with 3,000mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) that was announced recently is the first Samsung phone to come with triple rear cameras. The new leak reveals that the SM-G8870 will be also equipped with triple cameras on its rear.

Since the mysterious Samsung Galaxy A phone is expected to go official in January 2019, it is likely to arrive with Android 9 Pie OS onboard. There is no information on the RAM and storage editions of the smartphone.

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The Galaxy A9 (2018) which is the world’s quad rear camera smartphone is fueled by Snapdragon 660. The SM-G8870 smartphone that is fueled by Snapdragon 710 will be positioned higher than the Galaxy A9 (2018).

Samsung is now working on regaining its lost glory in China. It will be debuting the A9 (2018) as the Galaxy A9s in China on Oct. 24. The Galaxy A6s is also tipped to get unveiled alongside it. Both phones are expected to sport color gradient options. The SM-G8870 phone that is tipped to arrive in early 2019 will be yet another attempt from the South Korean company to increase its market share in China.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 reservations begin on JD

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 22, 2018

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 is slated to go official on Oct. 25. The Chinese manufacturer has officially started receiving reservations for the smartphone on Jingdong Mall.

The Mi MIX 3 listing on JD carries a price tag of 9,999 Yuan which is not its actual price. As of this writing, the reservations of the MI MIX 3 has crossed 102k mark. The listing reveals that the handset will be available for reservations until Oct. 25 which indicates that the official sales could begin soon after the launch.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 JD listing does not contain any information on its specifications. An official image of the phone is available on the listing.

The Mi MIX 3 sports offers a very high screen-to-body thanks to the reduced bottom and equally sized ultra-slim side bezels. The smartphone promises to deliver around 95 percent screen space and it will carry support for Full HD+ resolution.

The slider of the phone features 24-meapixel dual selfie camera and LED flash. It also rumored to feature necessary sensors for 3D face unlock that have been demonstrated in the leaked videos that have surfaced in the recent past. A pair of new camera sensors that will carry support for 960 fps ultra slow-motion video shooting is expected to be available on the smartphone.

Xiaomi has proudly boasted that the Mi MIX 3 is the world’s first 10 GB RAM smartphone and the first commercial handset ever to support 5G connectivity. The handset is heavily pegged to feature the pressure-sensitive in-screen fingerprint scanner that was recently introduced on the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro smartphone.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 faster wireless charging support officially confirmed

As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. However, what is known about the smartphone is that it will be arriving in three regular versions such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The Black and Sapphire Blue color variants of the Mi MIX 3 have been spotted a leaked photo that had appeared in the previous week. The smartphone is also rumored to arrive in Emerald Green option.

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Huawei to release four new smart home products alongside Mate 20 in China

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Joel Joseph

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Oct 22, 2018

Huawei has scheduled the Mate 20 series launch on October 26 in China. While everything is known about the three models (including the gaming-centric Mate 20 X) except for their official Chinese pricing, it looks like we’ll see more products at the event. The company’s official smart home weibo account has released four new teasers which give us a basic idea of the upcoming products.

From the released posters, it looks like the four products could be: smart speaker, air purifier, smart cameras and a smart door lock. Huawei may not have a huge portfolio of smart home products like Xiaomi but the company does offer products like smart routers. So, we could see some really interesting additions to the company’s IoT product range at the event.

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Mate 20 turned out to be one of the biggest launches of Huawei this year. The phone comes feature packed with things like the new Kirin 980 chipset, 6GB RAM, reverse wireless charging, and a beautiful design making for a well-balanced flagship smartphone of 2018. Despite its high price tag, the phone should be popular in its home country.

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Google Pixel 3 XL fares well in durability test, but you may want to put back cover

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Jeet

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Oct 22, 2018

Google recently launched its third-generation of Pixel series smartphones — Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Unlike the previous generation models, the new-generation phones come with the back panel made up of glass.

With the introduction of the glass back panel, the company was able to introduce support for wireless charging. However, what concerns the most people related to the glass panel is the durability.

Thanks to Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything YouTube channel, we now know what happens when the Pixel 3-series phone goes through a round of torture tests. From the video, we can see that the device stands up to almost everything what was thrown at it, thanks to the Gorilla Glass 5.

While the glass is durable, the device easily left permanent damage and markings on the frosted/matte glass portion of the Pixel 3 XL phone. Rubbing materials like coins on the back of the phone leaves marks that could be rubbed off, but keys and other such sharp or semi-sharp objects left deep gouges that are permanent.

The phone’s aluminium edges are covered in a plastic-like coating and could easily be scrapped away by applying some force. But, it seems that the fingerprint sensor’s functionality does not get affected even with a few scratches on it.

As for the burn test, the screen of the Pixel 3 XL withstood an open flame for about 30 seconds before the pixels became completely dead, which recovered soon after. It appears that the phone had no flex-related issues and also passed the bend test, without any cracks.

So, if you’re someone who likes to keep their devices looking as good as they did on the first day of purchase, you should consider using a phone case or a skin on the phone.

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