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

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Aug 21, 2018

Huawei has been caught in an advert mess of its own doing. The manufacturer was “caught” using a DSLR in place of its own phone, the Nova 3/Nova 3i in this case for camera samples in a video ad.

The 30-second video ad which features Egyptian actress, Sarah Elshamy, has her significant trying to take a selfie of her while she tries to apply her makeup before he does. In the completed ad, the scene is to actually show off the AI beauty feature of the camera which takes beautified pictures of you that appears as if you have make-up on.

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Unfortunately, behind-the-scenes pictures posted by the actress on her Instagram page shows that in this particular scene, the man is actually not holding the Nova 3 or Nova 3i. He’s not even holding anything in this “selfie-taking position”, rather there is another man with a DSLR camera at an angle that makes it appear as if a selfie is being taken.

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We probably wouldn’t know that there was no actual selfie if not for Ms. Elshamy but seeing as a feature of the phone which may convince buyers to purchase the phone is being advertised and it has been revealed that the selfie was not taken by the phone, prospective buyers may not be so eager to buy any of the two phones anymore.

Ms. Elshamy has since deleted the picture but the damage has been done already. Huawei will most likely offer an explanation and an apology as to what happened and might even throw in a freebie or discount to entice customers but the deed has been done already.

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Samsung Galaxy A6+ gets another price cut in India, now costs Rs. 21,990 ($316)

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Jeet

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Aug 21, 2018

Earlier this year, in May, Samsung launched Galaxy A6+ smartphone in the Indian market for Rs. 25,990. Last month, the device received a price cut of Rs. 2,000 and now the company has announced yet another price cut of Rs. 2,000, bringing down the price of Galaxy A6+ to Rs. 21,990 (approximately $316).

The phone is now available for purchase at this discounted rate through Amazon India and Samsung Online Shop. On the other hand, the Galaxy A6 32GB storage variant still costs Rs. 19,990 (approx. $287).

The Galaxy A6+ is a larger sibling of the Galaxy A6. It houses a 6-inch display that supports a Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, along with 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor that’s clocked at 1.8GHz.

It packs 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, along with a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. For photography, there’s a dual-camera setup on the back, which includes a f/1.6 aperture 16-megapixel primary sensor and a f/1.9 aperture 5-megapixel secondary sensor.

On the front side, there’s a 24-megapixel shooter with a f/1.9 aperture along with a dedicated LED flash for brighter selfies. The camera app on the phone offer features like Live Bokeh and Background Blur Shape. There’s also variable selfie flash functionality that makes it possible to adjust the light exposure while shooting selfies.

In the software department, the Samsung Galaxy A6+ comes pre-installed with Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and has a layer of Samsung Experience UI. The device also supports mobile payments through Samsung Pay Mini. The company has also included an AI camera in the Samsung Mall app.

For security purposes, there’s a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n (2.4/5GHz), HT40, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, and GPS. The phone is fuelled by a 3,500mAh battery.

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Buy High-End Smartwatches From Xiaomi At Dropped Price On Banggood [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 21, 2018

The market is brimming with all sorts of smartwatches that can monitor your sports, fitness and a slew of other activities. Moreover, newfangled smartwatches can effortlessly perform tasks such as searching the internet with your voice and lots more.

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on a feature-laden smartwatch that doesn’t set you back a pretty penny, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll not only divulge details about smartwatches that are currently available bearing dropped price tags, but also show how you can save extra money.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Wristband

The long-awaited Mi Band 2 successor took the wearable realm by storm after the store shelves earlier this year. Dubbed as the Mi Band 3, the power-packed smart wristband from Xiaomi is now available at a lowered price of just $36.99 on Banggood.

The site is offering a noteworthy 38% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $59.99. On top of that, you can apply coupon code mibannd3d to save an extra $13.10 at the time of checking out.

In other words, you can bring your grand total further down to just $23.89 with the help of the aforesaid coupon. Note that the discount will only be valid for the black color version of the Mi Band 3. You can follow this link to avail the discount.

AMAZFIT Xiaomi Heart Rate Monitor Watch

The Xiaomi AMAZFIT is a quality smartwatch that boasts an array of awe-inspiring features including weather display, heart rate monitor, real-time GPS tracking, intelligent notification reminder and lots more. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the coveted smartwatch is now available at a discounted price of just $130.99 on Banggood.

You’d normally have to shell out $183.69 in order to purchase the AMAZFIT smartwatch, but the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is currently offering a 29% off on the device’s steep retail price. You can get an extra $10.99 off by applying coupon code PACE120.

This will help you reduce your grand total to only $120. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, follow this link before the promotion comes to an end.

Xiaomi AMAZFIT Cor MiDong

Designed in collaboration with Huami, the AMAZFIT Cor is one of Xiaomi’s most popular smart bands. Just like the Mi Band 2, the AMAZFIT Cor sports a soft, interchangeable silicone strap and it is a clip-on band just like the Fitbit Alta Band.
Xiaomi fans can now get their hands on this compelling smart wristband at a reduced price of $69.99. While it usually carries an $89.99 price tag, you can now get a 22% off on the device’s original selling price on Banggood.

In order to receive an extra $17.99 off, all you need to do is to apply coupon code midong while checking out. Your grand total will decrease to $52 after using the above-mentioned coupon. You can visit this link to avail the discount.

The Lenovo Super Sale Brings Big Discounts, Unmissable Deals And Lots More! [Gearbest]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 21, 2018

Looks like Lenovo fans are in for a treat. GearBest is giving big discounts on a wide selection of phablets and other high-end electronics manufactured by the Chinese tech firm as part of its recently kicked-off Lenovo brand sale.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a Lenovo-branded phablet without spending a lot of money, you’ve come to the right place. GearBest is doling out big discounts on select phablets including the Lenovo s5 4G phablet, Lenovo K5 play 4G phablet and the Lenovo K320t 4G phablet.

In addition to getting big discounts, you can receive an opportunity to win a free Lenovo 9 smartwatch when you buy one of the aforesaid phones. The offer which started on August 20th at 02:00 UTC will be valid only for 500 units.

The 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM version of the Lenovo s5 usually sells for $187.16; however, GearBest will be selling it at a dropped price of just $149.99. This discount will be valid for the remaining 192 units.

Alternatively, you can go for the slightly bigger 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM version if you’re willing to shell out just $169.99. It is worth noting that this version of the Lenovo s5 normally carries a steep price tag of $213.12. Regrettably, this discount will be limited to only 190 units.

The next category dubbed, More Mega Electronics is crammed with top-end phablets and smartwatches that you can buy at the considerably lowered price. Keeping in line with this, you can now purchase the well-received Lenovo HW01 Smart Wristband at a dropped price of just $19.99.

This is a 24% reduction in the device’s retail price of $26.47. There were only 48 pieces of this coveted smartwatch remaining for the Flash Sale price. Moreover, the promo was slated to end in just 5 days at the time of writing.

GearBest is giving smartphone enthusiasts who love accessorizing their handsets a lot to cheer about in the section named Top Accessories. This is where you can find everything from a tempered glass protect screen film to phone case covers bearing heavily discounted price.

Aside from that, the Chinese online store is doling out a slew of unmissable deals wherein consumers can get their hands on other Lenovo products at a discounted price. You can head straight to this link in order to check out the details and avail the deals before the promotion comes to an end.

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Huawei Mate 20 Lite official images leaked as Maimang 7 listing goes live accidentally

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 21, 2018

Huawei will be launching the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro flagship phones in October. The Mate 20 Lite mid-range phone is expected to go official sooner as the rumor mill has leaked plenty of information on it in the recent weeks. Last year, the Chinese manufacturer had launched Maimang 6 smartphone in China and the very same phone was released in some other markets as Mate 10 Lite. Hence, the recently certified Maimang 7 is expected to debut in some markets as Mate 20 Lite. Fresh images of the Maimang 7 has been leaked since its listing had accidentally gone live in China for some time. The official website listing leak has once again revealed the design and some features of Mate 20 Lite.

The below image shows the huge screen space that the notched display of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite will be offer. The handset houses a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel that produces Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

The bottom edge of the phone features a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB-C port. It will be receiving power from 3,750mAh battery that will be enabled with support for fast charging. Recent reports have revealed that Kirin 710 SoC will be present under the hood of the device along with 6 GB of RAM.

The above render suggests that the Mate 20 Lite will be equipped with HDR Pro technology for beautifying selfie shots by improving contrast and colors. The notch of the phone will be equipped with f/2.0 aperture 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie snapper. Qmoji, the 3D emoji from Huawei that can imitate the expression and voice of the user will be also available on the phone.

Shown below is an image that shows how AI can optimize the photography experience on the Mate 20 Lite. The handset will be enabled with able to detect up to 500 scenes for shooting enhanced photos with the right amount of colors and contrast. The backside of the phone will be featuring vertical dual camera setup with f/1.8 aperture 20-megapixel primary sensor and 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The dual rear cameras will carry support for slow-motion video shooting at 480 fps.

The Mate 20 Lite will be loaded with EMUI 8.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo that will tag along Huawei’s own version of Google Lens for finding item on the online sore by pointing the camera lens at the subject. The handset will feature an internal storage of 64 GB.

Now that the Maimang 7 had momentarily appeared on the official website, it may go official soon. A recently leaked poster of the Mate 20 Lite that had revealed its color variants had hinted that it may go official on Sept. 15. It may cost around 400 euros (~460) in the European markets.

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Buy DIGOO DG-TB10 Hygrometer Thermometer For Only $4.66 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 21, 2018

The market is brimming with all sorts of hygrometer thermometers that can correctly measure humidity levels and provide up-to-date readings. On the downside, you are likely to end up spending a lot of money on a hygrometer that does not meet your expectation.

If your intention is to maintain the best bathing environment by monitoring your bathroom temperature and humidity conditions, you might want to take a look at the DIGOO DG-TB10 which can read the temperature and the humidity simultaneously. The device sports easily understandable comfort level indication which includes a sad face when humidity is less than 40%.

It displays a smiley face when the temperature is between 20°C to 25°C and the humidity is between 40% to 70%, a flat to indicate that the temperature is not between 20°C to 25°C and the humidity is between 40% to 70%. It is worth noting that the feature-laden hygrometer thermometer is currently available at a discounted price on Banggood.

While the DIGOO DG-TB10 would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can now buy it at a considerably reduced price of just $6.66 on Banggood. The Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is currently doling out a noteworthy 39% off on the device’s original asking price of $10.99.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can apply coupon code 8e51e4 to get an extra 30% off. The coupon helps you save $2 extra and brings your already lowered grand total further down to just $4.66.

If you’re interested in buying the DIGOO DG-TB10 without burning a hole in your pocket, all you need to do is follow this link before the promo comes to an end. It is also worth noting that the aforesaid coupon will expire soon.

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Meizu 16X and Meizu 8X pricing officially teased along with some features

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 21, 2018

Meizu has recently launched the Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus flagship phones. The Meizu 16 series is available with a very affordable starting price of 2,698 Yuan (~$394). Few weeks before the launch of the Meizu 16 duo, Meizu CEO Jack Wong had revealed many features of both smartphones. Now that the company is prepping up to launch two new mid-range phones, Wong has shared some fresh information on them.

Before the announcement of Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus, Wong had confirmed on the existence of the Meizu X8 smartphone as the company first notched display phone. It was also revealed that the smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 710. Soon after the launch of Meizu 16 and 16 Plus, he claimed that the Meizu 16X is the name of the company’s next Snapdragon 710 smartphone. Hence, the rumor mill started speculating that the Meizu 16X and X8 could be the very same phone since both phones were said to feature the same chipset. However, the new information shared by Wong reveals that the Meizu 16X and Meizu 8X are two different upcoming mid-range phones from the company.

According to Wong, the Meizu 16X will be the best Snapdragon 710 powered smartphone. It will be featuring Super AMOLED display and it will come equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. The smartphone could be priced between 2,000 Yuan (~$292) and 2,500 Yuan (~$365). There is a possibility that the Meizu 16X may look similar to the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus smartphones.

Wong also added that the Meizu 8X is also equipped with Snapdragon 710. Since it will be arriving with a notched screen, it will be rivaling with Xiaomi Mi 8 SE smartphone that features a notched display and SD710 chipset. Wong has previously claimed that the Meizu 8X will have a larger display than the Mi 8 SE and it will be priced between 1,500 Yuan (~$219) and 2,000 Yuan (~$292) . This phone is unlikely to feature an in-screen fingerprint reader.

Earlier in this month, Wong had claimed that the Meizu 16X will be made official in September. Recently, the smartphone was spotted with 6 GB of RAM on Geekbench. There is no confirmation on the launch timeframe of the Meizu 8X.

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Smartisan’s Infinite Screen feature could be the future of navigation

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 21, 2018

At the launch event of the Smartisan Nut Pro 2S smartphone, Smartisan also announced the new Smartisan OS 6.6.5 update which comes with 41 new features. The newly unveiled Nut Pro 2S runs on the new Smartisan OS 6.6.5 which comes with three major Infinite such as Infinite Screen, TNT Workstation and Bullet SMS.

Infinite Screen

Infinite Screen brings a new kind of VR driven gesture-based navigation on Nut Pro 2S in which all the pages appear as if they are tiled in the space and users are just required to move the Smartisan phone in appropriate direction to switch to that page. Here is a video that showcases the experience of navigating through the world of unlimited screens.

In the above video, it can be seen that Infinite Screen offers an unlimited space of maps on which the users are required to move their phones to browse through them to carry out certain functions. Few seconds in the video, a girl can be seen snapping a selfie by simply lifting up the phone and accessing the camera app without using her fingers. After shooting a selfie, she moves the phone to the right to access the messaging app in order to send the snapped photo to her contact without even touching on the screen once.

Smartisan has partnered with a number of manufactures to develop Infinite Screen. For example, Face++ provides technical support for human eye tracking and Gaudi Maps has customized map functions for its depth.

The whole idea behind introducing Infinite Screen is to minimize the movement of the fingers on the phone. Since the function requires OS optimization along with the usage of backend hardware to load all the nearby tiles/pages in real-time, it remains to be seen how it will work in reality. Moreover, since users must move along with the phone in the so-called “infinite” world while using Infinite Screen, there is a risk of accidentally hitting people that are standing near.

TNT Workstation

TNT Workstation feature was first announced at the launch of Nut R1 flagship phone few months ago. Smartisan CEO Lao Luo did not demonstrate the TNT workstation feature that allow users to take advantage of full-fledged desktop experience by connecting the phone to a larger display. He only confirmed that apart from Smartisan Nut R1, the Nut Pro 2S will support TNT Workstation.

Bullet SMS

Bullet SMS is a fast and convenient chat software that supports voices and text messages. Since it is available through global fall function, it can be accessed through any screen without entering the app. It brings three kinds of messaging options such as voice + text, pure voice and plain text. When voice + text is selected, it will be able to recognize and convert voice into text. Smartisan claims that the voice recognition rate is as high as 97 percent.

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Top 4 Robot Vacuum Cleaners Go Up For Sale At Lowered Price On GeekBuying [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 21, 2018

The market is crammed with steeply priced vacuum cleaners but if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a fortune to keep your surrounding clean, we got good news for you. We’ll be shedding light on GeekBuying latest promotion wherein you can buy high-end robot vacuum cleaners without emptying your pocket.

Aside from featuring the top 4 robot vacuum cleaners available in the market today, the promotion includes a broad range of other smart home appliances that are available at the discounted price on GeekBuying. We’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money on the aforesaid vacuum cleaners.

Xiaomi Xiaowa Plus E35

Backed by a robust 5200mAh battery, the Xiaowa Plus E35 vacuum cleaner would normally set you back $614.99 on online stores. Thankfully, GeekBuying is currently offering a 43% off, bringing the device’s retail price down to just $349.99.

You can use coupon code MKRBOBUZ to bring this already discounted grand total further down to just $339.99. In other words, you can get an extra $160 off with the help of the coupon. Click here to avail the discount.

Xiaomi Xiaowa E20

The powerful Xiaowa E20 comes with Z-shape automatic cleaning and boasts sweeping as well as moping function. This feature-laden vacuum cleaner usually carries a price tag of $454.83, but GeekBuying is selling it at a reduced price of just $289.99.

This noteworthy 36% discount will be valid for 10 days and during this period, you can use coupon code LEMZRMDW to get an additional discount. You can save an extra $110 by using the above-mentioned coupon and reduce your grand total to just $259.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires.

Xiaomi Viomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Featuring powerful 1200Pa suction, 11 built-in sensors and a slew of other awe-inspiring features, the Viomi Robot cleaner is currently available at a discounted price of just $239.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 48% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $462.94.

Buyers will be able to grab this discount for 10 days. On top of that, they can apply coupon code OUTDEEYZ to save an extra $160 while placing their orders. This will help reduce the grand total to just $239.99, but the promo is slated to end in 10 days so follow this link before it ends.

360 S6 Automatic Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

Equipped with the intelligent path planning cleaning technology, the 360 S6 Automatic Robotic Vacuum Cleaner adopts LDS lidar scanning, coupled with SLAM algorithm to draw exact maps of your house and come up with the best cleaning route. The device has several intelligent sensors that help it avoid barriers like furniture and stairs.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the 360 S6 robot vacuum cleaner without emptying your pocket, head straight to this link to avail a 25% off on the device’s original selling price of $461.82. Thanks to the discount, the 360 S6 can now be yours at a dropped price of $345.99.

You can save an extra $60 by applying coupon code NSIBQUAK while placing your order. This will bring your already lowered grand total to just $339.99.

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Banggood Is Offering Hot Deals And Big Discounts To Its VIP Members!

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 21, 2018

Banggood’s impending 12th anniversary is expected to be a real red-letter day for cost-conscious buyers. While the 2-days annual celebration kicks off on September 5th, the site has already prepared nearly a month of festivity.

Keeping in line with that, Banggood will be putting unbelievably low price tags on some of its best gears. Marking the 12th anniversary in advance, the Chinese online store is giving VIP member a lot to cheer about in the form of unmissable deals.

The VIP promo has been divided into multiple categories including VIP Priority, VIP Special Edition, VIP Points Snap Up and VIP Exclusive Deals. This not only simplifies the search process but also helps consumers find what they’re looking for without breaking much of a sweat.

The first section is where you can find the MUSTOOL MT525 Electromagnetic Radiation Tester, HSS M35 Cobalt Twist Drill Bit and a slew of other miscellaneous items. More importantly, the products featured in this section are currently up for grabs at a heavily discounted price.
Likewise, the items included in the next section dubbed, VIP Special Edition are available at the lowered price. For instance, the 12th Anniversary VIP Special Edition Xiaomi VH 2 In 1 Portable Handheld Mini USB Powered Desk Small Fan that usually sells for $19.99 is now available at a dropped price of just $15.99. This is a noteworthy 20% reduction in the device’s original asking price.

The VIP Points Snap Up section has further been divided into 3 sub-categories featuring a broad range of discounted items, but the discount will be limited to a specific number of units. In other words, you can get your hands on them only if you’re fast enough.

The last category is crammed with unmissable deals for Banggood VIP members. The category has been separated into Hot Picks, Best Sellers, Top Recommended, Electronics, Consumer Electronics and Fashion sections.

You can follow this link to check out more details and avail the deals before the VIP promo comes to an end. It is imperative for you to upgrade your membership if you’re interested in taking advantage of VIP price.

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Smartisan is developing a new OS to take on Android, coming in six months!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 20, 2018

Smartisan took the wraps off the Nut Pro 2s in a ceremony held in China on Monday. The company also announced a number of other products which include a TNT Workstation, an Infinite screen as well as Bullet SMS. A new Smartisan OS 6.6.5 which has a new lock screen, frosted glass feature for privacy and a game acceleration mode was also announced. The Nut Pro 2s runs on the new OS.

Towards the end of the conference, Smartisan’s CEO Lao Luo released a blockbuster news that the company will be launching its next-generation OS development plan in the next six months. What makes the news interesting is the disclosure that the new operating system is not developed based on Android. Also, the OS compatibility will extend beyond mobile phones. The TNT workstation which was first announced during the Nut R1 launch and then during the Nut Pro 2S launch is an example of the multi-platform seamless operation experience which the new OS will offer. The Smartisan TNT Workstation reminds us of the Microsoft Surface Studio but doesn’t run on Window. However, it can be used as an interface to display the Smartisan R1 and Nut Pro 2s on the large display. Already, the Workstation comes with custom office programs (TNT Word, TNT PPT, and TNT Excel) with live animation preview, voice input, and command support, text drag and drop, and text style modification.

Apparently, Smartisan is now trying to unify the OS to create seamless operation across multiple platforms (smartphones and desktop PC). This is a lofty ambition which may likely not fly. At present, only Apple has been able to achieve its own software and hardware integration for PC and phones without reliance on other operating systems. All other OEMs in the smartphone industry rely squarely on Android OS. Samsung had attempted to take on Android with the Tizen OS but that project seems to have been abandoned, with Tizen currently being used only on Samsung smartwatches, smart TV and other smart home gadgets. Samsung phones are powered by Android OS while the budget Tizen-powered Z-series seems to have been rested. The major issue was the large app database available on Android. Well, Smartisan is postured as an innovative and ambitious company and so, it could actually have something up its sleeves that’ll rock the boat.

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Oppo F9 Pro Specs, Price Rumour Roundup: Everything you need to know before launch!

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 20, 2018

Oppo F9 Pro will be officially launched in India on August 21 (tomorrow), but you do not need to wait for the event to know what the new mid-ranger will look like or its key specs. Several reliable leaks and official teasers from the Chinese company have already revealed most of the details about the upcoming smartphone. In this article, you will find all the details revealed by rumors, leaks and official info in a complete OPPO F9 Pro specs rumor roundup.

Design

As you can see in the below official video published by the BBK-owned company, Oppo F9 Pro will share the same design with the already announced F9 for the Vietnamese market. Indeed, it is speculated that it will just be a re-branded version of the F9 launched in Vietnam, for the Indian market, more or less like the famous Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro which is called Redmi Note 5 in the Chinese market (while the standard version of the Redmi Note 5 in India is actually the device known as Redmi 5 Plus in China and the global market).

It will have a stunning waterdrop display with a minimal notch just like the recently unveiled Oppo R17 housing the front camera only. There will be incredibly thin bezels on the sides, an almost nonexistent upper bezel with the earpiece, and a very narrow chin. The back side will be made of glass with a prismatic effect and gradient hues color options available. The color variants which will be launched in India will be Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue, and Starry Purple.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?=33&v=SpZexLcIwSA

Oppo F9 Pro Specs and Features

One of the most impressive features of the Oppo F9 Pro will be VOOC flash charge, an outstanding fast-charging technology which will be able to provide about two hours of talk time with just five minutes of charging. The handset will also pack an above-average 3500 mAh battery (with AI-backed battery management to make it last more) which should be able to reach the end of the day with decent amount of charge remaining. The presence of its big battery will also be possible thanks to the wide 6.3-inch display. It will show images at a Full HD+ 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, there will be an upper-midrange hardware side composed of an octa-core Helio P60 SoC by MediaTek running at a max frequency of 2 GHz, up to 6 GB of RAM (there will also be a cheaper 4 GB RAM version) and 64 GB of internal storage expandable with a micro SD up to 256 GB. On the rear side, there will be a dual camera setup with resolutions of 16 and 2 MP and with a f/1.8 aperture. The front camera will have a 25 MP resolution, f/2.0 aperture and it will be AI-backed. It will obviously come with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, customized with Color OS 5.2 user interface. In the software, there will be Google Lens, an advanced video editing tool, and even an emergency SOS feature

Launch event date, time and price

In the invites sent by Oppo for the official launch of the new Oppo F9 Pro, it is clearly mentioned that the launch event will take place in India on August 21. The location of the event will be in Mumbai according to the invites, and the event will start at 12 pm Indian time. The price has still not been confirmed, but recent reports hint that it will be initially offered with a price tag of Rs. 25,000 in India, which roughly translates into €313 or $358. Note that the F9 is already on sale in Vietnam (where it was launched a few days ago) with a price tag equivalent to about Rs. 23,000 (translating into about $329).

OPPO F9 official posters confirm dual cameras and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner

Huawei Mate 20 to come with water-drop notch, triple rear cameras and more

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 20, 2018

The Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are both impressive devices but their successors will be much better and we can’t wait for them to launch. Huawei is expected to announce them in the last quarter judging from the release date of their predecessors. Ahead of that date, renders and specs of the Mate 20 have surfaced which reveal a great deal about the upcoming phone.

The massive and well-detailed reveal comes from the guys at XDA-Developers who obtained firmware files of the Mate 20 a.k.a “Hima” as well as real-life photographs of the device which the renders are based on.

The Huawei Mate 20 will come with a 6.3-inch AMOLED screen, much bigger than that of the Mate 10 Pro. According to the renders, the display will have a water-drop notch and not the bathtub-like type of the Huawei P20. According to the firmware files, it has a 2244 x 1080 screen and by finding the notch’s overlay, they were able to confirm the notch’s design.

The Mate 20 will come with stereo speakers. There is a speaker above the notch which also doubles as the speaker for calls and another at the bottom of the phone. It will also have a 3.5mm audio jack. Apart from the speaker at the bottom, there is also a USB-C port. We believe the phone should also support HDMI out just like the Mate 10 does.

Huawei will equip the Mate 20 with triple rear cameras just like that of the P20 Pro but they will have an interesting and unique arrangement. Rather than be arranged vertically and positioned at the far left, the three cameras and LED flash will be arranged to form a square and positioned in the middle of the device. I guess manufacturers are getting inspiration from Tetris.

There is no image showing the fingerprint scanner or position of logos. XDA says this is because the sample the renders are based on had its back protected, so they are not sure of the shape and size of the fingerprint scanner. They are also not sure of the dimensions of the phone, so there is a possibility that the size and position of the buttons, ports, and cameras in the renders may not be the same as that of the device itself.

The Huawei Mate 20 will run Android 9.0 Pie, be powered by the Kirin 980, and have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There will most definitely be other configurations too. The phone will pack a 4200mAh battery and support wireless charging.

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Vivo V11 Pro with Halo FullView Display to launch in India on September 6

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Jeet

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Aug 20, 2018

Recently, Vivo sent out media invites for the September 6 launch event in India. Now, the company has revealed that it’ll be launching the Vivo V11 Pro smartphone in the Indian market. It is the successor of the Vivo V9 launched earlier this year in March.

The teaser image suggests that the phone will come with a notched display, which the company is calling Halo FullView Display. Further, the phone will pack an in-display fingerprint sensor, similar to what we’ve seen on Vivo Nex and Mi 8.

The phone was recently leaked online, showing live images and revealing key specifications. The device will feature a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a small notch on top of the display for the camera sensor.

The device is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 AIE processor that powers upper mid-range devices such as Vivo X21, Xiaomi Mi A2, and Nokia 7 Plus, among others. It’ll be coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage with support for storage expansion using a microSD card.

In the camera department, there’ll be a dual-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, the V11 Pro will come equipped with a 25-megapixel shooter for taking selfies and video calling.

The device is expected to be running Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS on top. The phone and will be fuelled by a 3,400mAh battery but we don’t know if it’ll come with fast charging support.

Leaked images of the Vivo V11 Pro showcase gradient color, which has become a trend for Chinese manufacturers. To know more about the smartphone, including it’s pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait until the official launch event on 6th September.

Xiaomi Poco F1 with 8GB of RAM spotted on GeekBench

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 20, 2018

With just two days left before Xiaomi will officially launch its new Poco F1 smartphone on August 22 in India, the model has just been benchmarked. The Poco F1 was spotted on GeekBench with a large 8GB RAM. This isn’t the first time the Pocophone F1 is appearing on Geekbench database but the previous model only appeared with 6GB of RAM as against 8GB RAM on this new device.

That clearly is an indication that the device will have a 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM version. Surprisingly, the CPU performance of this 8GB RAM version on the single core and multi-core tests are slightly different. The 8GB RAM version scored 2451 points on the single-threaded test while it manages a multi-core test score of 8998 points. The single and multi-core scores of the 8GB RAM model are on similar levels with other Snapdragon 845-powered phones like the OnePlus 6, Xiaomi Mi 8, HTC U12+ etc. On the other hand, the Poco F1 with 6GB RAM had scored 9081 points in multi-core performance, over classing flagships such as OnePlus 6, Xiaomi Mi 8 and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, while it scored 2467 points in single-core performance in which the only better device is the Samsung Galaxy S9+.

On the specs angle, the Poco F1 is expected to pack a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with Xiaomi’s Face scanning tech inside the notch on the front. The device packs a vertically aligned, dual rear camera setup placed in the middle. The rear camera is a 12MP + 5MP combo while the selfie shooter is a 20MP sensor. The body is said to be made of plastic despite packing an SD 845 chipset and 6GB / 8GB of RAM. The F1 will also have a 4,000mAh battery.

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Ahead of launch, Realme 2 teased with a notched display and dual rear cameras

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Jeet

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Aug 20, 2018

Realme, a sub-brand of Oppo which recently separated from Oppo to operate as an independent brand, is now gearing up to launch its new smartphone — Realme 2.

The upcoming Realme 2 is the successor of the Oppo Realme 1 which was launched in May earlier this year. Ahead of the official launch of Realme 2, the company has teased the phone on Twitter, revealing that it’ll feature a notched display and a dual-camera setup on the back.

Recently, the phone’s retail box, as well as render, was 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.

At this point, 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. 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.

Last month, Realme announced its separation from Oppo to become a distinct entity, which will be headed by Sky Li, former senior executive of Oppo and head of Oppo India. At that time, it said that the brand would focus on providing mobile phones that offer strong performance and stylish designs at an affordable price.

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Check out the Snapdragon 710-powered Smartisan Nut Pro 2S in pictures

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 20, 2018

Smartisan officially announced the premium-midrange model dubbed Nut pro 2S today which is August 20. The Smartisan Nut Pro 2S is an upgraded version of the Smartisan Nut Pro 2 which was launched last year. The Nut Pro 2 was legendary for its spectacular, premium build as well as outstanding price tag. The Nut Pro 2s seems to continue from where its predecessor left off in terms of design as can be seen from the official pictures of the device shared by Smartisan.

The pictures show the Nut Pro 2S basically retains the design of the Nut Pro 2 without any visible changes. The device will be available in White, Red, Black and Blue colours. The difference in both models apparently lies in the Snapdragon 710 chipset which powers the new Nut Pro 2S.

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In terms of specification, the Smartisan Nut Pro 2S is expected to feature a 5.99-inch notch-less display with the 18:9 aspect ratio. The device retains the camera configuration of the Nut Pro 2 which is a single 16MP front shooter as well as a 12MP+5MP dual camera setup at the rear. The phone will run on Android 8.1 Oreo with a touch of Smartisan’s own custom skin. Other expected specs include 6GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage as well as support for 18W fast charging. More pictures to follow below.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2S hands on pictures are also added below:

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Smartisan unveils the Nut Pro 2S: Snapdragon 710, impressive dual rear cams, and stunning new colors

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 20, 2018

Chinese smartphone maker, Smartisan, has taken the wraps off its latest phone, the Nut Pro 2S. The new device succeeds last year’s Nut Pro 2 which has a Snapdragon 660 processor.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2S Design

If you are one of those who doesn’t like the notch wave that is sweeping through the mobile phone industry, then you’d sure like the Nut Pro 2S as Smartisan has avoided that trend with its latest smartphone. The absence of a notch means the bezels are thicker but the overall appearance still looks great.

Certain design elements haven’t changed such as the circular buttons and the position of the fingerprint scanner which also houses the Smartisan logo. There is glass on both sides of the phone and even though there is a 3600mAh battery underneath, the Nut Pro 2S is just 7.5mm thick.

Apart from the usual Carbon Black (with red line) and Pure White color variants, the Nut Pro 2S also comes in two new colors – Glare Blue and Glare Red.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2S Specs

The phone comes with a 6.01-inch AMOLED display with a 2160 x 1080 resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 710 which has 8x Kryo 260 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and an Adreno 616 GPU. The Nut Pro 2S comes in three memory + storage configurations and four colors. Below are the variants and the respective colors they are available in:

Carbon Black (Thin Red Line Edition) – 4GB RAM + 64GB, 6GB RAM + 64GB, 6GB RAM + 128GB
Pure White – 6GB RAM + 128GB
Glare Blue – 6GB RAM + 64GB, 6GB RAM + 128GB
Glare Red – 6GB RAM + 64GB, 6GB RAM + 128GB

The Nut Pro 2S comes with dual rear cameras in a 12MP + 5MP configuration. The 12MP sensor is a Sony IMX363 sensor with a 1.4um pixel size and a f/1.8 aperture while the 5MP secondary sensor is a Samsung S5K4E8 sensor. The It has PDAF, Arcsoft real-time bokeh, HDR, and AI scene detection. Smartisan says the Nut Pro 2S scored 95 points in DxO Mark’s evaluation, second only to the iPhone 8 Plus.

The front camera is a 16MP sensor with a f/2.2 aperture Arcsoft AIand Arcsoft Bokeh. The front camera can record 1080p videos at 60fps while the primary rear camera can record 4K videos at 30fps.

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The Smartisan Nut Pro 2S packs a 3600mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0. It has a USB-C port flanked on the left by a speaker grille and on the left by a microphone grille. The phone also supports TV-out via which lets you connect it to a TV via a USB-C to HDMI cable, allowing you enjoy your mobile games on a much larger display. It runs Smartisan OS 6.6.5 which has a new lock screen, frosted glass feature for privacy, and a game acceleration mode.

READ MORE: Check out the Snapdragon 710-powered Smartisan Nut Pro 2S in pictures

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ASUS ROG Gaming Phone could launch in China soon as it gets TENAA certification

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 20, 2018

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer ASUSTEK had announced its first gaming smartphone at COMPUTEX show held in Taiwan in June this year. Since then, it has been all rumours about the release of the ROG phone in the U.S, India and Europe but the pricing and availability are yet to materialize. The gaming smartphone has now gotten certified by China’s Telecoms Regulatory Agency (TENAA). This is an indication that the ASUS phone will soon be released in China which is the world’s largest smartphone market and a terrain where gaming phones like the Black Shark gaming phone are already gaining some popularity.

We couldn’t immediately lay our hands on the listing page on TENAA’s website but the pictures are clearly those of the ROG phone. However, we don’t expect the specs to differ from those announced in Taiwan. The device is expected to still pack a Snapdragon 845 chipset with its CPU clocked at 2.96GHz which is a higher clocking frequency than other SD845 phones clocked at 2.8GHz max.

In addition, the ASUS ROG gaming phone is expected to sport a 6.0-inch AMOLED screen with an 18:9 aspect ratio and 90Hz refresh rate. The processor is paired with 8GB of RAM while there are 128GB / 512GB storage versions available. The device has the ROG logo on the back which lights up while the display is on. Apart from the logo, the back design adopts a rather scientific approach, giving the device a truly gaming gadget outlook. There is a dual camera setup at the back arranged in a horizontal manner. On the camera end, the device comes with the same configuration as the Zenfone 5. There is an 8MP camera at the front and a 12MP+8MP dual camera combo. The ASUS ROG Phone has a 4,000mAh battery with support for ASUS HyperCharge fast charging technology. In order to reduce the amount of heat being dissipated by the smartphone, ASUS moved the charging chip from the phone to the power adapter.

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Honor 8X officially confirmed, Mi Max 3 has got a true rival

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 20, 2018

Last week, an unknown Honor phone with the model number ARE-AL00 was seen at TENAA. There were rumors the phone is the upcoming Honor 8X, a successor to last year’s Honor 7X.

We didn’t want to go with that narrative seeing as the Honor 7X was released back in December which means its successor is arriving much earlier. Also, the Honor ARE-AL00 packs a massive 7.12” screen, a big upgrade from the 5.93” screen of the Honor 7X which means the series would be entering into the phablet category.

It appears those who guessed the Honor ARE-AL00 is the Honor 8X are correct seeing as Honor itself has released an official teaser poster for the Honor 8X today, less than a week since the TENAA listing. The teaser poster doesn’t say anything about the features of the phone but does say something about “breaking the limit”.

According to the TENAA listing, the Honor 8X will have a 7.12-inch screen with a 2244 x 1080 resolution and a water-drop notch at the top. It will have an octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz. Surprisingly, it won’t come with a Kirin 710 processor but a Snapdragon 636.

This combination of a large screen and a Snapdragon 636 processor means Honor is targetting the 8X as a direct competitor to Xiaomi’s Mi Max 3 which has a slightly smaller 6.9-inch screen but the same processor.

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