Huawei Mate 20 series powered with Kirin 980 launching in October, confirms Huawei

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Aug 16, 2018

Coolpad, the China-based smartphone manufacturer, has today launched its latest budget smartphone in the Indian market — Coolpad Mega 5A. While most Chinese manufacturers launch their devices as online-exclusive, the Coolpad Mega 5A is an offline-exclusive phone.

Coolpad Mega 5A, which is the successor of the Coolpad Mega 4A that was launched last year, will be available in Gold color for Rs. 6,999 (approximately $100) from today (16th August). It’ll be available in eight offline markets, including Andhra Pradesh, Delhi NCR, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.

The phone features a 5.45-inch HD+ IPS InCell display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. Powering the smartphone is a Spreadtrum SC9850K processor, which is clocked at 1.3GHz, coupled with 2GB RAM.

It packs 16GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 128GB. In terms of photography, it sports dual-camera sensor, featuring an 8-megapixel primary camera and a 0.3-megapixel VGA secondary sensor, paired with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, and LED flash.

On the front side, the device features a 5-megapixel camera sensor with selfie flash. For connectivity, the phone supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FM radio, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back panel for added security. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system, the device is fuelled by a 2,500mAh battery.

At this price point, the smartphone will compete against the likes of Xiaomi Redmi 5A, HMD Global’s Nokia 2.1, among others. While Xiaomi and Nokia’s phones are available through both online and offline channels, the Coolpad Mega 5A will be available through offline channels only, that too in limited regions.

Honor ARE-AL00 TENAA listing reveals massive 7.12-inch display and more

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Aug 16, 2018

A mysterious Honor phone with a model number ARE-AL00 was spotted yesterday on TENAA with minimal configuration. Its TENAA listing is now populated with all its specifications.

The Honor ARE-AL00 features a notched screen. However, its notch is different from the previously released Huawei and Honor phones because it looks like a smaller valley notch found on OPPO F9 and OPPO R17. The backside of the phone features a vertical dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader.

What’s interesting about the Honor ARE-AL00 is that its manufacturers have included a gargantuan display of 7.12 inches. The handset offers a screen resolution of 2244 x 1080 pixels. This indicates that it will deliver an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The device measures 177.57 x 86.24 x 8.13mm and it weighs 210 grams.

The Honor ARE-AL00 features an octa-core processor of 1.8 GHz and it receives power from 4,900mAh battery. The Honor ARE-AL00 smartphone has recently received approval from 3C authority in China. It has revealed that the phone will carry support for 9V/2A fast charging.

The SoC of the smartphone is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM and its internal storage capacity is 64 GB of RAM. There is a microSD card slot onboard for additional storage. The back panel features a primary camera of 16-megapixel that is assisted by a secondary 2-megapixel sensor. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo.

In the recent past, five devices by Huawei have bagged different certifications in China. These include HMA-AL00/TL00, SNE-AL00/TL00, JKM-AL00/TL00, ARE-AL00/TL00 and JSN-AL00/AL00a.

The HMA-AL00/TL00 is the Huawei Mate 20 where HMA refers to its “Himalaya” codename. The SNE-AL00/TL00 is Maimang 7 (Huawei Mate 20 Lite) which is codenamed as Sydney. The identities of JKM-AL00/TL00, ARE-AL00/TL00 and JSN-AL00/TL00 are not known yet. It is speculated that ARE-AL00/TL00 could be the Honor 8X or Honor 8S. Newer leaks may confirm the identity of the Honor ARE-AL00 phone.

What could be the real identity of the Honor ARE-AL00? Let us know your thoughts by adding your comments below.

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Oppo’s upcoming Realme 2 smartphone leaks online ahead of official announcement

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Aug 16, 2018

Earlier this year, Oppo launched its Realme 1 budget smartphone, which was well-received by the users. Now, after the success of the Realme 1, the company is now preparing to launch its successor — Realme 2.

Ahead of the official announcement related to the Realme 2, the image of the smartphone surfaced online on the company’s website. However, the image was taken down shortly after it was uploaded.

The image reveals the phone’s front and back design. However, there was no accompanying information related to the smartphone, so we don’t know what the phone’s specifications will be. However, we know that the phone will come with a dual-camera sensor on the back. In comparison, the Realme 1 featured a single-camera sensor on the back side.

The leaked image shows that the back panel of the Realme 2 will be similar to the Realme 1, featuring a diamond-like texture effect. Along with the dual camera sensors, there’ll be an LED flash. In the top-center area, there’ll be a fingerprint sensor which was missing in the previous-generation phone.

Coming to the front side, unlike the Realme 1, the upcoming smartphone will come with a notch on top of the display, which has been a trend nowadays. In the image, we can see that the volume rocker keys are placed on the right side. We are assuming that the power button is on the right side.

While the phone’s specifications are not known yet, the Realme 2 is believed to be powered by the same MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 processor that powers the Realme 1. The phone could feature a 6.23-inch Full HD+ display with 2280 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and up to 6GB RAM.

As for the pricing, the phone will be definitely 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 we are expecting to happen soon.

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Avail Huge Discounts On WAZA-Branded Products On LightInTheBox

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Aug 16, 2018

LightInTheBox has a reputation for offering a variety of hot selling products at affordable prices. Clinging to its notoriety, the Beijing-based international online retail company is currently doling out noteworthy discounts on a broad range of WAZA-branded products.

WAZA X1 Earphones

If you’ve restlessly been looking for a device that goes effortlessly from earphones to USB HUBs, you might want to take a look at the WAZA X1. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.1, Dynamic PP+ABS these uber cool pair of earphones is now up for grabs at a discounted price on LightInTheBox.
While the WAZA X1 would normally set you back a pretty penny on an online store, you can now buy it at a slashed price of just $15.99 on LightInTheBox by following this link. This is a noteworthy 60% off on the device’s original asking price of $39.99.

WAZA HA01 Over-Ear Headband Wireless Headphones

The HA01 is ideal for music lovers who fancy listening to non-stop music. It features soft, flexible artificial protein ear cushions that effectively ward off ambient noise. Sporting an eye-catching ergonomic headband design, the HA01 offers an unparalleled leak profness at a modest price of $41.41.
But if you’re on a tight budget, you can head straight to this link and avail a 35% off on the WAZA HA01 headphones on LightInTheBox. The feature-laden headphones can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $26.99.

WAZA 5 USB Hub

Equipped with 2 USB 3.0, HDMI 4K port, Micro SD/TF card reader slot, the WAZA 5 USB Hub is designed to come in handy in day to day life. It can expand USB C devices and allow users to extend the display of their laptop to their television, projector or monitor in up to 4K UHD i.e. 3840×2160@30Hz resolution.
While the WAZA 5 USB Hub normally sells for $35.70, LightInTheBox is giving buyers an opportunity to get their hands on the device at a discounted price of just $24.99. If you’re interested in taking advantage of this 30% discount, just follow this link without wasting time as the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

WAZA 4 USB Hub

Likewise, LightInTheBox is giving a 22% discount on the retail price of the WAZA 4 USB Hub. You’d normally end up spending $29.65 to buy the WAZA 4 USB Hub; however, this highly useful 4-in-1 USB C Hub equipped device is available at a lowered price of just $23.20.

To avail the aforesaid discount, which will be valid for the gray color version of the WAZA 4 USB Hub, you can head straight to this link. Note that the promo was slated to end soon.

WAZA X12 In-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

LightInTheBox is giving music lovers another reason to cheer about in the form of a 45% off on the WAZA X12 earphone. This discount will be valid for the Ocean Blue-White and Blue & Red color versions of the earphones, which can now be purchased at a lowered price of just $32.99.
This is a limited-time offer which is expected to end soon. Follow this link to take advantage of the discount before the promotion comes to an end.

WAZA 4 USB Hub USB 3.1 Type C USB 3.0 RJ45 High-Speed Data Hub

You can buy this high-speed data Hub which features USB 3.1 Type C and RJ45, USB 3.0 ports at a discounted price of just $16.99 on LightInTheBox. With a maximum data speed of 5.0 Gbps, the WAZA 4 USB High-Speed Data Hub usually carries a price tag of $22.94, but you can avail a 26% off on its retail price by following this link.
The device comes with under 20 cm cable length. This 26% discount will be valid for the gray color version for a limited period of time.

WAZA 4 USB Hub USB 3.0 USB 3.0 RJ45 High-Speed Data Hub

Alternatively, you can get a 26% off on the USB 3.0-equipped WAZA 4 High-Speed Data Hub. The device would normally set you back $21.59 on LightInTheBox, but the site will be selling it at a reduced price of just $15.99 for a limited period of time.
You can follow this link for more details and grab the discount before the promo ends.

Honor 10 and Nokia 7 Plus joins Huawei P20 Pro as EISA 2018 award recipients

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Aug 16, 2018

The Huawei P20 Pro was recently reported to have clinched an award as the best smartphone by Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) for 2018-2019 in the Mobile Devices category. It has emerged that the Honor 10 and Nokia 7 Plus also joined the P20 Pro aboard the honour roll call. While the P20 Pro was adjudged the best smartphone, the Honor 10 was voted the best lifestyle smartphone. The Nokia 7 Plus was rated as the best consumer smartphone.

The Honor 10’s emergence as the best lifestyle smartphone means two of Huawei’s smartphones were adjudged as best among equals and that is a testament to the company’s towering reputation. It also affirms that the company’s huge investment in R&D has started to yield fruit. The Honor 10 comes with a stunning design with amazing color schemes coupled with the processor having a dedicated NPPU for artificial intelligence features such as scene recognition. As a result of these features, the phone is judged to be the perfect lifestyle smartphone that can be used to capture every moment and places.

On its part, the Nokia 7 Plus best “Consumer Smartphone” award is as a result of its superb price to performance ratio. The device is a 6.0-inch FHD+ notch-less phablet that is powered by an SD660 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. It runs stock Android 8.1 Oreo and is pencilled for the upgrade to Android 9.0 Pie.

Google is working on a health and fitness assistant called Google Coach

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Aug 16, 2018

Google, which is dominating the mobile market with its Android operating system, hasn’t tasted similar success with wearables devices as it had hoped, even after multiple attempts. But now, it seems that that could change pretty soon with the company’s upcoming Google Coach.

According to the reports, Google is currently working on a new health and fitness assistant called ‘Google Coach’ that uses artificial intelligence technology. It currently goes by the codename Project Wooden and will use all the data related to the user from Google to suggest workout routines, meal plans and more.

Google Coach will collect all the workout data of the user and will learn things like user’s heart rate, step count, type of workouts, etc. and then will put everything together to recommend workout routines. Along with fitness, it also takes care of the health as it can also monitor nutrition.

It’ll learn the user’s food patterns and will recommend a healthy place to eat food nearby. For those who want to eat at home, it’ll recommend meals to cook and will send shopping lists to the user’s email. It can also access Google Calendar to make plans. However, to avoid notifications overload, the company is opting for a more conversational approach. Google could combine reminders and alerts in a single notification.

Google Coach will likely be powered by Wear OS, which was formerly known as Android Wear. But the report says that users will be able to use it on smartphones in some capacity. While users can monitor suggestions and past data on the smartphone, live tracking will require a Wear OS device.

Currently, it is not clear if the Google Coach will replace the existing Google Fit service. There’s no information available about the timeframe for the rollout of this new service but the report suggests that that Coach could also spread to Google Home, Android TV, and other platforms.

Google is all set to launch its new set of hardware under its Pixel-series lineup in October this year. Along with Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL flagship phones, the company is also rumored to launch a wearable hardware named Pixel Watch. We expect to see Google Coach on Pixel Watch, which is powered by Qualcomm 3100 processor and is said to feature a circular display, up to 1GB RAM, and built-in 4GLTE.

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Get An Extra 20% Off On RC Toys And Other Miscellaneous Items On Banggood

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Aug 16, 2018

Keeping in line with its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is giving buyers an opportunity to get their hands on various products at a heavily discounted price. Let’s check out the details.

The recently kicked off ‘Cool-Play Week’ campaign has been split into multiple categories in a bid to simplify the search process. The promo includes a chance to save $5, an extra 20% off on great items and a slew of other unmissable deals.

The ‘Have To Buy’ section features miscellaneous electronic items that carry noteworthy discounts. Each product displays an additional shred of information such as monthly sale and daily page views in order to give buyers an idea about the product’s demand.

With a monthly sale of over 800 pieces, the XANES B05 Smart Watch normally sells for $24.99 on online stores. But as part of the promotion sale, Banggood will be selling it at a dropped price of just $10.99.

Likewise, there’s a 31% off on the Xiaomi MiTu Mini RC Drone Quadcopter, which would normally set you back $99 on Banggood. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the powerful drone, which garners over 6000 page views, at a reduced price of just $79.

Furthermore, you can get additional discounts on products that have been added to the ‘Large Coupon Delivery’ category. For the sake of an instance, you can use coupon code JC20 in order to get an extra 20% off on a myriad of RC Airplanes that are featured in this section.

You can get a supplementary 50% off on a wide range of RC car and boat as part of the Back To School Promotion. Buyers can save an extra 20% on the already discounted price of automobiles and motorcycles as well.

You can save an extra $5 by using coupon code coolplay on various products in the next category called ‘Buy One Save $5.’ This section has further been divided into 2 sub-categories including Hot Sale and Best Deals.

You can receive substantial discounts on several RC toys, sports, and outdoor related items as well. In order to avail the discounts all you need to do is to follow this link before the promotion sale ends.

Check Out The Cool-Play Week Promo On Banggood

Vivo X23 key specifications leak reveal 3D facial recognition, improved UD fingerprint sensor and more

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Aug 16, 2018

Jovi, the voice-assistant from Vivo had recently spilled information on the existence of Vivo X23. It had also revealed that the smartphone would be launching on Aug. 20, which seems to too early since the rumor mill has revealed very less information on the Vivo X23. However, the arrival of the smartphone may not be far away. A tipster from China has shared the key specifications of the Vivo X23. The leak reveals that 6.4-inch notched display and 3D facial recognition will be the best features of the smartphone.

According to the leakster, the Vivo X23 will be featuring a 6.4-inch display. The translated text describes it as “beauty tip full screen”. Probably, it could be featuring a waterdrop notch like the OPPO F9 and OPPO R17 smartphones. This is possible as Vivo and OPPO are sibling brands. The leak further reveals that the X23 will be equipped with an upgraded version of in-display fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 670 SoC is present under the hood of the Vivo X23 and it is assisted by 8 GB of RAM. The handset will be also featuring 3D facial recognition that will carry support for making payments through face scan. The X23 will have an independent audio DAC.

Around two months ago, Vivo had introduced TOF depth 3D camera technology. It is likely that the X23 may come equipped with the same technology for 3D face scanning. Since the overall size of the TOF depth camera is small, smartphones featuring it do not require a notch. Moreover, it can work accurately in dim light conditions. Also, the leaked images of the Vivo X23 that appeared yesterday revealed that it will be equipped with a valley-style notch (waterdrop notch).

Rumors have it that Vivo could become the first smartphone manufacturer to ch a phone with 10 GB of RAM. It is speculated that the Vivo X23 may also come in 10 GB RAM option as a leakster had recently claimed that it could be equipped with 6 GB and 4 GB of RAM through dual channel technology. The Vivo X23 is also expected to carry support for 22.5W fast charging.

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Oppo O-Free Bluetooth Wireless Headset goes on sale in China for 699 Yuan ($101)

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Aug 16, 2018

At a launch event in Paris in June, along with the Oppo Find X flagship smartphone, the Chinese company also announced its wireless earphones — Oppo O-Free Bluetooth Wireless Headphones. Now, it is finally available for purchase in China for 699 Yuan, which roughly converts to $101.

The ultra light-weight headset, which is designed for lower power consumption, uses Qualcomm’s chipset. It is powered by a Qualcomm QCC3026 chipset that was introduced with the headset. It is a flash-programmable Bluetooth Audio System-on-Chip (SoC) that was purpose-built to take fully wireless headphones to the next level.

The chipset can offer up to 50 percent reduced power consumption, increased functionality, and faster performance. The headset also comes with a built-in smart chip that synchronizes the left and right ear sounds with the phone without any delay. For this, it uses Oppo’s TrueWireless Stereo technology.

The headset also allows users to easily adjust volume, music playback as well as changing tracks with simple operation. Along with music playback and answering calls, the device also comes with support for translation as well as Oppo‘s smart voice assistant.

For connectivity, it comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and also supports SBC and aptX audio. Weighing around 6.2 grams, the earphones come in a gradient-like color, which matches both the color options of Oppo Find X – Ice Blue and Bordeaux Red.

Just like other wireless headsets, the Oppo O-Free Wireless Bluetooth Headset also comes with a built-in battery that is claimed to deliver four hours of continuous playback. The playback can be expanded with the charging case that adds another 12 hours of juice.

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus Tablet PC Goes Up For Preorder On Giztop

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Aug 16, 2018

Xiaomi’s recently announced Mi Pad 4 Plus tablet PC has been subject to all sorts of speculations and leaks despite the lack of an official confirmation. Sporting a 10.1-inch touch display with 1920×1200 pixels resolution, the device is expected to breathe new life into your photos and videos.

Aside from that, the tablet boasts a broad range of exceptional specs and features that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet. Let us take a gander at some of the tablet PC’s mean features.

The Mi Pad 4 Plus packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE 2.2GHz processor along with an equally competent Adreno 512 650MHz GPU, under the hood. The Xiaomi-branded tablet PC offers 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB/128GB of onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content without running out of storage space.

On the photography front, the Mi Pad 4 Plus tablet PC houses a 13.0MP camera with f/2.0 on the back. Up front, there’s a 5.0MP camera with Samsung S5K5E8 sensor for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.
The Mi Pad 4 Plus tablet PC is equipped with 802.11 b/g/n/ac wireless Internet so you can connect to the internet when you’re within range of an accessible wireless network. Moreover, the device can wirelessly transfer media files from your computer to another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

It runs on MIUI 9 based Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a robust 8620 / 3.7V, lithium polymer battery. The coveted tablet PC is crammed with other features such as alarm, Bluetooth, browser, calculator, calendar, OTA, OTG, and Wi-Fi.

Much to the delight of those who are interested in getting their hands on it, Giztop is currently accepting pre-orders for this power-packed Mi Pad 4 Plus tablet PC, which carries a price tag of $329. You can follow this link for more details.

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Lenovo is making a comeback, reports back-to-back double-digit quarterly revenue growth

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Aug 16, 2018

China-based computer manufacturer Lenovo has reported strong double-digit growth in revenue year-on-year for the second straight quarter.

Lenovo Group reported revenue of $11.91 billion, an increase of 19 percent year-on-year in the fiscal first quarter ended in June. It has also reported strong pre-tax income during the quarter of $113 million, an improvement of $182 million year-on-year.

In the first fiscal quarter, the company’s profit attributable to equity holders grew to $77 million, up $149 million year-over-year. Basic earnings per share in the first fiscal quarter were 0.65 US cents or 5.10 HK cents.

Commenting on this, Yang Yuanqing, Lenovo Chairman and CEO said,

As we persistently execute our 3-wave strategy, all our businesses made solid improvements in both revenue and profitability. Lenovo has passed the turning point and entered a phase of ‘acceleration’ – accelerating the execution of our transformation strategy and accelerating the rising momentum in business performance.

He added that the company is now aiming to maintain profitability and premium to market growth in PCs. It also plans to return the smartphone business to health and build the data center business into a sustainable growth and profit engine. It will also continue to invest in ‘Smart IoT + Cloud’ and ‘Infrastructure + Cloud’ to drive long-term sustainable return.

In the last quarter, Lenovo created Intelligent Devices Group (IDG), which combines its Personal Computer and Smart Devices Group with its Mobile Business Group. The Intelligent Devices Group delivered strong revenue growth of 14% year-on-year, amounting to $9.95 billion.

Building on a strong Q4, Lenovo’s Data Center Group (DCG) further accelerated its momentum, reporting another record revenue quarter of $1.6 billion, the third consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth, and up 67.8% compared to the same quarter a year earlier.

Huawei Mate 20 specifications, pricing appear on Giztop

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Aug 16, 2018

A recent report had revealed the display assembly of the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 smartphone. The leaked images had confirmed that upcoming Huawei flagship phone would be equipped with a notched screen. Some more information on the Huawei Mate 20’s specifications have surfaced today since it is now listed on our Giztop. The listing also includes the pricing of the phone.

The Giztop listing of the Huawei Mate 20 reveals that the handset will be arriving with a 6.3-inch AMOLED screen that supports Quad HD resolution. The Kirin 980, the world’s first 7nm SoC will be powering the Mate 20.

The variants of the Mate 20 mentioned on Giztop listing are 6 GB of RAM + 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM + 256 GB of storage. The handset also features a microSD card slot. It is fueled by 4,200mAh battery that is equipped with 5V/4.5A fast charging. The handset will arrive with EMUI 9 based Android 9 Pie OS preinstalled. For photography, the Mate 20 will be equipped with Leica certified 40-megapixel triple camera system and a front-facing selfie shooter of 20-megapixel.

On Giztop, the Mate 20 carries a price tag of $999. The listing states that the smartphone won’t be available for buying until the end of September 2018. If the listing is true, Huawei may announce Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro at the beginning of the coming month. However, other rumors are claiming that the Mate 20 duo will be made official in October, since the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro were announced in the same month last year.

The render shown in the Mate 20’s Giztop listing is not a real image of the phone, but a creation by the popular designer Benjamin Geskin. Moreover, the details mentioned on the specifications section belongs to a different phone. Since the premature listing of the Mate 20 seems to be based on recent rumors, it can be concluded that it is nothing but a placeholder.

Do you think that the Huawei Mate 20 will carry the same specs that are mentioned in the Giztop listing? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

OxygenOS 5.1.11 for the OnePlus 6 fixes the screen flickering issue

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Aug 16, 2018

Recently, we reported that some users of OnePlus 6 have been complaining about the screen flickering issue on the phone under direct bright sunlight. Users reported that when the adaptive brightness is enabled and the phone is exposed to sunlight, even the slight movements by the user kicks off flickering as the phone shifts back and forth to different brightness levels.

Now, the company has started rolling out the new update that fixes the issue. As usual, the new update. OxygenOS 5.1.11, is a staged distribution so it’ll be available to limited users initially and if everything seems to be working fine, the update will be rolled out to everyone in the coming days.

The update, which is about 152MB and comes with a number of improvements and major fixes. Apart from the fix for the display flickering issue, it also comes with an optimized network connection and optimized stability for Wi-Fi connection.

Further, there’s also an option to confirm PIN code without tapping the checkmark button so just entering the correct pin code will instantly unlock the phone. This feature can be found in Settings > Security & lock > PIN.

With Android 9.0 Pie update coming soon, it’s unlikely that the company will release more updates aside from major bug fixes and will instead focus on rolling out Android Pie update as soon as it can.

The OnePlus 6 smartphone features a 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED notched display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. It comes in various memory configuration — 6GB RAM with 64GB storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage.

The phone sports a 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual cameras at the back and a 16-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Running on Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box, the device is powered by a 3,300mAh battery with fast charging support.

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Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) announced, arrives this fall

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Aug 16, 2018

Just a little over a week after Android 9 Pie got an official release, Google has announced Android 9 Pie (Go Edition), a successor to Android Oreo (Go Edition).

Last year, Google announced Android (Go Edition) for entry-level devices and first-time Android users. The first Android (Go Edition) smartphone, the Nokia 1 was announced at MWC 2018 and hit markets in April. Now there are close to 200 Android Go devices from other manufacturers such as ASUS, Motorola, Blackview, Doogee, Micromax, and Itel.

Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) will come with a bunch of new features and improvements. For example, Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) will take up less space on devices, providing an additional 500MB of storage right out of the box. Devices running the new version will also have faster boot times, verified boot as part of improved security features. It will also have a dashboard for tracking and monitoring data consumption.

All of the above features are expected to improve performance and security, provide more space, and make data management easier. Google has also redesigned the Go apps and added new features.

Google Go: reads aloud web pages and highlights each word so users can follow along.

YouTube Go: gets a gallery mode for downloaded videos and uses less data.

Maps Go: provides turn-by-turn navigation
Assistant Go: now supports Spanish, Brazillian Portuguese, and Indonesian. Users can also use it to control Bluetooth, camera, flashlight, and add reminders.
Android Messages and Phone App: the size of the messaging app has been reduced by almost half and the phone app now has caller ID and spam detection.

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Buy The DOOGEE X70 Smartphone For $69.99 On AliExpress

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Aug 16, 2018

DOOGEE made its hotly-anticipated X70 smartphone available to the public in July this year and as expected, it became an instant hit among smartphone lovers. The phone’s success can be attributed to its awe-inspiring specs and features.

The X70 sports an eye-catching 5.5 inch IPS display with 1140 x 532 pixels resolution and this is further augmented with an equally appealing 2.5D curved glass. Touted as the first U-notch display phone, the X70 offers a bigger screen ratio of 19:9 for exceptional vision.

The phone packs a powerful 1.3GHz quad-core processor along with ARM Mali-400 MP2 2 Cores, 416 MHz GPU, under the hood. It features 2GB of RAM and offers 16GB of onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space.
On the photography front, the DOOGEE X70 smartphone houses an 8MP+5MP dual-camera setup with F/2.2; AF; 80° Angle; and LED Flash on the back. Up front, it sports 5.0MP camera with F/2.2; 80°Angle for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The X70 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and draws its juices from a 4000mAh; Li-Polymer battery. Aside from that, the phone is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors such as Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, G-sensor and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

If you’re interested in buying the feature-laden DOOGEE X70 smartphone, you can head straight to this link and buy it for $69.99 on AliExpress. The phone is currently up for grabs in 3 color versions including black, blue and gold.

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

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Aug 16, 2018

OPPO has confirmed that it will be launching the OPPO R17 and R17 Pro smartphones on Aug. 23 though a launch event in Shanghai. Recent reports have suggested that the R17 and R17 Pro may sport identical specs, but the latter seems to be packed with advanced photography features. The R17 is expected to arrive with a basic AI dual camera. However, R17 Pro is equipped with features like variable aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released a new video to reveal that the AI Super Clear Engine present on the R17 Pro will allow it to capture good quality night shots through AI.

The below video reveals that the OPPO R17 Pro features AI Super Clear Engine improves the quality of night shots by analyzing the scenes through AI image processing. Then there is pixel-level color reconstruction begins for intelligently enhancing the colors in the images. The third step involves the process of making the photos appear clearer.

Apart from AI Super Clear Engine, the R17 Pro will come with Smart Aperture feature that will allow users to manually switch between f/1.5 and f/2.4 aperture. Some reports have started that the R17 Pro may feature triple camera setup on its rear. However, the company is yet to confirm it.

OPPO is yet to confirm on the specifications of the OPPO R17 Pro. As far as the OPPO R17 is concerned, the handset will be coming with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It could be the first phone from the company to feature sixth generation Gorilla Glass protection.

The Snapdragon 670 SoC may power the phone along with 8 GB of RAM. It will be arriving with a native storage of 128 GB. The handset is packed with a 3,500mAh battery that carries support for flash charging. For photography, it features a front-facing camera of 25-megapixel and on it rear is a dual camera setup that includes 16-megapixel primary sensor and 5-megapixel secondary sensor.

Avail Big Discounts On Cool Gadgets And Other Tech Items On GearBest

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Aug 16, 2018

We heavily rely on tech products for handling daily chores, keeping track of our health, staying in touch with friends and families et cetera. The important role technology plays in a daily life is undeniable.

On the downside, tech tools and other cool gadgets can set you back a pretty penny, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Thankfully, GearBest is giving cost-conscious people an opportunity to buy a broad range of tech products at a heavily discounted price.

As part of its recently kicked-off promotion sale dubbed ‘Summer Smartest Spends, GearBest is giving big discounts on all sorts of tech items including headphones, smartwatches, action cameras and lots more. In order to make the search process easier for buyers, the products have been split into multiple categories.

The Chinese online store is offering a 13% off on the Bluedio T6 headphone which normally sells for $499.99. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy this noise canceling technology-equipped headphone at a dropped price of just $45.99.

Likewise, there’s a 16% discount on the retail price of the Lenovo Watch X Bluetooth Waterproof Smartwatch. As a result, you can now get your hands on this feature-laden smartwatch at a reduced price of just $59.99.

The ‘Lightning Flash Sale’ category is crammed with various electronic items. More importantly, these products are now available at a discounted price.

Keeping in line with this, you can buy the NO.1 F18 GPS Sports Smartwatch at a reduced price of just $49.99 in this section. This is a noteworthy 23% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $65.16.

With every item, you buy from the ‘Buy One Get One Free Gift’ category you can get a gift without shelling out an extra dime. This category features the Xiaomi Huami AMAZFIT Bip Lite Version Smartwatch, ESCAM PVR208 1080P NVR Network Video Recorder 8, and the ROIDMI 3S Bluetooth Music Car Charger and RM – CT0012 Android 6.0 Bluetooth GPS Stereo Car Player.

If you’re looking for high-end tech items that don’t burn a hole in your pocket, you might want to take a look at the next category called ‘Topselling Gear.’ This section features big discounts on a slew of select smartwatches, headphones and other gaming related items.

The ‘Cool Gadgets’ segment has further been divided into Cameras, Auto, and Security & Protection sub-categories. More importantly, you can now the products covered in this section at a slashed price. You can follow this link to check out more top deals and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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Huawei P20 Pro wins “Best Smartphone of the Year” award in Europe

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 16, 2018

Huawei has a longstanding reputation for manufacturing sleek, premium smartphones both in the flagship and budget segments. The launch of the P20 Pro earlier this year took all that to a different pedestal as the phone’s design and configurations were spectacular especially the never-seen-before triple rear camera setup. The powerful camera setup has received lots of positive reviews. Talking of positive reviews, the P20 Pro has received an award from the European Image and Sound Association (EISA) as its Best Smartphone 2018-2019. The Europe-based group is made up of 55 of the world’s most respected consumer electronics magazines.

This well-deserved award is in recognition of Huawei’s commitment to quality, design and performance, as well as the company’s long track record of introducing stylish, powerful and winning devices. It is worthy of note that this is the sixth consecutive year that Huawei has been recognized by the EISA. In previous years, the Huawei P10 was named as “EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018,” the Huawei Watch 2 was also crowned as “EISA Wearable Device 2017-2018” and the Huawei P9 as “European Consumer Smartphone 2016-2017.”

About the P20 Pro, EISA has this to say; “With its dazzling glass finish, impressive 6.1in, 1080x2240px resolution AMOLED screen, 18:9 ratio, dependable 4000mAh battery equipped with Super Charge functionality and – last but not least – amazing triple camera system on its back, co-produced by Leica, the Huawei P20 Pro is the most advanced, innovative and technically superior smartphone ever.

Huawei will formally receive the award at the EISA awards ceremony which would hold on August 31 during IFA 2018 in Berlin, Germany.