Check Out The Prime Mega Sale On GearBest; Get Best Deals And Lots More!

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Jul 20, 2018

OPPO’s latest Find X is expanding its horizon so as to cover more grounds globally. Just days ago, it was revealed that the device will be launched in the U.K and India soon. OPPO has now announced that the OPPO Find X would be in released in Taiwan on July 30 and Pakistan on August 4.

According to Taiwan-based blog e-Price, the device will be unveiled on July 30 and already invitations have started going out for the launch. The Taiwan launch invitation card is quite unique in that it is a card with a torchlight. Flashing the torchlight on the plain card reveals the write-ups. On the other hand, OPPO hinted directly on its Pakistan website that the flagship Find X will be available to buy on August 4 in brick and mortar stores across the country. The price is PKR 129,999 ($1,000/€870).

Taking a quick peep on its specs, The Oppo Find X is fuelled by a Snapdragon 845 Chip with Adreno 630 GPU, it sports a 6.4-inch AMOLED display and FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. This device comes in three variants, the 6GB+64GB, 8GB+128GB, and 8GB+256GB storage variants . In the camera department, the Find X provides dual rear cameras 16MP (f/2.0 Aperture) + 20MP (f/1.6 Aperture) while on the front, it dubs a 25MP (f/2.0 Aperture) lens which would ensure you can capture beautiful selfies and it can also shoot videos at 2160p at the rate of 30fps. This device is powered by a 3730mAh battery capacity which supports fast charging.

The device runs on the latest Android Oreo-based ColorOS 5.1 which would provide a smooth and fast experience. The phone comes in Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue colors combination.

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Check Out The Exclusive Brand Store Sale On GearBest

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Jul 20, 2018

As part of its latest promotion sale dubbed Exclusive Brand Store, GearBest is offering unmissable deals on several products. In order to facilitate the search process, these items have been split into multiple categories.

We’ll check out some of these sections, the products available and the discounts GearBest is currently offering on them. Note that the reduction in the retail price of these products will only be valid for a limited period of time.

Flash Sale

You can get massive discounts on various items featured in this category. For instance, there’s a 58% off on the gocomma Electric Fly Trap Device which usually sells for $18.95. Thanks to the discount, the items can now be yours for just $7.99.
Likewise, GearBest is doling out a 17% off on the Alfawise X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart Projector, bringing its original asking price of $229.50 down to just $189.99. On the downside, there were only limited pieces of each item left at the time of writing.

Alfawise

Renowned for crafting top-end electrical appliances, Alfawise is a popular brand among tech buffs. Bearing its demand in mind, GearBest is offering huge discounts on a broad range of Alfwaise branded products.

For the sake of an instance, the Chinese online store is offering a noteworthy 20% off on the Alfawise S2 Smartwatch, which would usually set you back $28.82. As a result, the device can now be yours at a lowered price of just $22.99.

Gocomma

GearBest is giving discounts on select items featured in this category. For example, you can get 50% off on the Gocomma 10X 42mm Monocular Telescope with Phone Clip, which usually sells for $19.99 on GearBest, but is now available at a slashed price of just $9.99 on the site.

Alternatively, you can go for gocomma Backpack with Bottom Shoes Pack Bag, which now carries a 33% discount. As a result, the item’s retail price of $13.64 has been reduced to just $9.09.

Aside from that, GearBest is giving discounts on other popular brands including Utorch, Excelvan, Zanflare and lots more. If you’re interested in checking out rest of the products and grab these deals before they come to an end, simply follow this link.

Get Big Discounts On Various Products On GearBest

Buy Xiaomi Products At Lowered Price On Banggood

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Jul 20, 2018

Looks like Xiaomi fans are in for a treat. As part of its latest promo, Banggood is now doling out big discounts on a slew of Xiaomi-branded items. Let’s delve straight into the details.

Brand Deals

Crammed with all sorts of items, this category gives buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money without breaking much of a sweat. Keeping in line with this, there’s a 50% off on the Xiaomi Yeelight smart table light, which usually sells for $66 on Banggood.

Thanks to the discount, this LED touch dimmable desk lamp can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $32.99 or $35.99 for the standard and rechargeable version, respectively.

You can even get a 27% off on the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 smartphone, which would normally set you back $549.99 on the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck. The phone is currently available at a reduced price of just $399.99. The discount is only valid for the black color version of the smartphone.

Hot Sale

The next category comprises items such as Xiaomi Mi Drone, Xiaomi MIJIA Newest Original Garden Electric Household Mosquito Dispeller, and lots more. Even the well-received Redmi Note 5 is up for grabs bearing a discounted price of just $228.79 in this section.

This is a noteworthy 19% reduction in the phone’s original selling price of $283.21. As if that weren’t enough, you can even choose between 2 color options including black and blue.

Mobile Phone & Accessories

Here you can buy all sorts of mobile phone and accessories at a dropped price. For example, you can get a 33% off on the Xiaomi Mi band 3 smart wristband, which usually carries a price sticker of $59.99. Thanks to the reduction in its retail price, the coveted smartwatch is now available for $39.99.

Aside from that, the promo features a slew of other categories such as Toys Hobbies and Robot, Home and Garden, Sport & Outdoor. You can visit this link to check out all the products and take advantage of the massive discounts before they come to an end.

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Samsung goes neck and neck with Xiaomi in India, Canalys Q2 2018 report shows

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Jul 20, 2018

It is no longer news that Xiaomi edged Samsung out of the top spot in the Indian market in Q2 2018. For a company that was just a little over three years there, Xiaomi’s feat was a very vital one. But it came as a big blow to Samsung who still maintains its stronghold as the number 1 smartphone vendor globally amidst a steady decline in sales of its flagship models. As if that wasn’t just enough, Xiaomi again maintained its lead in the first quarter of 208 ahead of Sammy.

This development spurred Samsung to make several readjustments especially opening up and that may have started yielding the desired results. Canalys report indicates that Samsung and Xiaomi each shipped a record 9.9 million smartphones in India during the second quarter of this year. The total number of phones shipped in the country was just under 33 million. This means both vendors raked in more than 50%. Samsung experienced a good percentage of shipment in Q2 2018 – 30%, which is a 47% growth YoY.

The report also featured the best-selling phone in the quarter under review. It is no surprise that the Xiaomi Redmi 5A with 3.3 million units shipped is on top of the list, ahead of Samsung’s bestseller – the Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) with 2.3 million. Samsung may have targeted the mid-range/budget segment with models such as the J series, A- series and several others. Vivo and OPPO join the duo of Samsung and Xiaomi to complete the top 4 vendors in terms of shipments.

Check Out The Mi Special Brand Promotion On CooliCool; Get Big Discounts On Xiaomi Products

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Get Massive Discounts On Xiaomi Smartphones, Wearables And Lots More On CooliCool

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Jul 20, 2018

Deemed as one of the world’s most coveted brands, Xiaomi has a reputation for manufacturing high-end consumer electronics including smartphones, mobiles apps, and laptops just to name a few. The Beijing based electronics giant manufacturers some of the most popular smartphones, smart wearables, and accessories that are likely to set you back a pretty penny on online stores.

But much to the delight of Xiaomi’s huge fan base, CooliCool is currently doling out big discounts on a broad range of Xiaomi-branded products. In a bid to simplify the search process, these items have been split into multiple categories.

Xiaomi Smartphones

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a top-notch smartphone without emptying your pocket, we got good news for you. This category is crammed with smartphones that have swept tech buffs off their feet, thanks to their top-end specifications and jaw-dropping features.

More importantly, the smartphones featured in this section are available at a heavily discounted price. For the sake of an instance, you can buy the Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone at a reduced price of just $174.99. This is a noteworthy 30% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $249.99.

Xiaomi Smart Wearable

If you’re a fitness conscious person who likes to keep a track of your health without burning a hole in your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. This section features several smart watches including the well-received Mi Band 3 and its equally popular predecessor, the Mi Band 2.

You can even buy the Amazfit Bip at a dropped price of just $79.99, while it normally carries a steep price tag of $99.99. Likewise, you can get a considerable 18% off on the Amazfit Pace, which usually sells for $169.99 on GearVita but is now available at a slashed price of just $139.99.

Xiaomi Earphones

Music lovers, rejoice. CooliCool is giving noteworthy discounts on a myriad of earphones from Xiaomi. You can choose from in-ear earphones, Bluetooth earphones or simply go for the Mi Fresh or Mi Relax version earphones without worrying about spending a fortune.

Keeping in line with this, there’s a 14% off on the Mi Relax version headphone that works with both Android and iOS devices. While its original asking price is $69.99 on CooliCool, the site is currently selling it for just $59.99.

Similarly, the Chinese online electronics store is offering massive discounts on Xiaomi speakers, backpacks, routers and TV boxes. You can follow this link in order to check out the rest of the products and get the discounts before they come to an end.

Buy Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip Smartwatch At A Slashed Price Of $58.99 On GearVita [Coupon Code]

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Get $7.61 Off On Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip Smartwatch On GearVita

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Jul 20, 2018

Equipped with the IP68 standard, the Amazfit Bip is a fully waterproof smartwatch. It can be used under the rain and even while swimming as it is capable of withstanding 30m water.

The Amazfit Bip is brimming with a slew of other awe-inspiring features that make it an ideal wearable for adventure junkies who like to keep a track of their health while on the go. Touted as the layman’s Apple Watch, the device offers multiple reasons to invest in including an excellent battery life.

If you’re on a tight budget, the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip smartwatch would regrettably set you back a pretty penny on online stores. In fact, it is currently up for grabs bearing a price tag of $66.60 on GearVita.
But much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of money on the device’s retail price without breaking much of a sweat. You can save $7.61 simply by applying coupon code ‘GVHMBIP’ at the time of checking out.

In other words, you can bring your grand total down to just $58.99 by applying the aforesaid coupon code. The Amazfit Bip is quite a bargain at this lowered price, given that comes with a color LCD display bearing a screen resolution of 176 x 176 pixels.

Moreover, it employs a reflective panel that helps you save battery when it is in standby, and it will still be able to display the time. It comes with a heart rate sensor, a GPS + GLONASS module and Bluetooth 4.0, which lets the wearer connect it to his/her smartphone.

The Amazfit Bip can display notifications on the smartphone like most of the top-notch smartwatches. It boasts a slew of useful sensors including an accelerometer and a barometer sensor. It is backed by a robust 190 mAh battery that can last 45 days of daily use, provided the brightness is set to 10 percent.

You can follow this link in order to check out more details and use the coupon code. Note that the coupon is likely to expire soon so take advantage of the discount before it comes to an end.

Honor Note 10 details & possible launch date out

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Jul 19, 2018

Huawei’s Honor brand has kept the media buzzing with teasers centred on the expected Honor Note 10. Some details of the device have also appeared online. According to reports from China, Huawei officially shared a post on its Pollen club which seems to suggest that the Honor Note 10 will be launched later this month. The company is yet to reveal the exact date the launch would happen but that should be done any moment from now.

The Honor Note 10 is yet another flagship device from Huawei which is expected to feature a massive size screen. Details of the device show that it would feature a 6.9-inch QHD+ display. Apart from packing the flagship Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset, the device is expected to have Huawei’s latest GPU Turbo technology onboard.

In addition, the Huawei Honor Note 10 phablet is said to come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Of course, there could be other memory variants. The device will also have a dual camera setup at the rear which would be a 16MP + 24 MP combo while at the front is a 24MP sensor. The device will run on Android 8.1 Oreo-based EMUI 8.

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Sharp Aquos B10 and Aquos C10 now official in Europe

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Jul 19, 2018

Sharp disclosed last year that it was going to start selling its phones in Europe. Now two of its phones are now available in Europe or The Netherlands to be precise. The two phones are the Aquos B10 and Aquos C10 which leaked last week.

Sharp Aquos B10

The Aquos B10 is the less powerful and cheaper variant. It has a 5.7-inch 1440 x 720 display with moderately sized bezels at the top and bottom. Above the display is a 13MP sensor for selfies.

It comes with an MT6750T processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of expandable storage. There is a 13MP + 8MP dual camera combo on the rear and a few centimeters below is a fingerprint scanner. It also supports face unlock.

Sharp has included a 4000mAh battery which should last more than a day but unfortunately, it comes with Android Nougat. It will sell for €300.

Sharp Aquos C10

The Aquos C10 comes with a 5.5-inch 2040 x 1080 display. It has a tri-bezel-less design and a notch not dissimilar to that of the Essential PH-1.

There is a Snapdragon 630 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage on board. It also has a 12MP + 8MP camera combo on its back and an 8MP f/2.0 selfie camera with support for face unlock. There is also a fingerprint scanner below the screen.

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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau was surprised that the OnePlus X didn’t succeed

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Jul 19, 2018

Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus, recently sat down and answered some questions from fans. The company has shared the first part of the interview on OnePlus Forums, which reveals some interesting insights into the company and how it develops its smartphones.

In the interview, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau shares details about the company’s one and only mid-range smartphone — OnePlus X, which was discontinued sometime after its launch. In the interview, when asked about the product which he expected more of, he named OnePlus X.

In a response to the interviewer’s question about a product which he was expecting fans to have a better reaction to, Pete Lau said:

The OnePlus X. We aimed to create a best in class flagship-lite product, and although the community loved the design and thought the product was beautiful, most still preferred flagship devices. This reaffirmed our positioning as a flagship only company and culture.

OnePlus X was announced by the China-based company in October 2015 and was launched a month later. The smartphone featured a 5-inch Full HD display and was powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC along with 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.

Although the smartphone was well-received by the reviewers and community, it didn’t perform well in terms of sales. Disappointed by the response to the OnePlus X, in 2016, the company said that it’s done making mid-range smartphone and won’t be releasing the successor of the OnePlus X.

As a result, the company has been launching only flagship smartphones from the last few years. Since the company launched OnePlus 3, it has been launching two “flagship killer” smartphones every year. After OnePlus 3, the company launched OnePlus 3T, OP5, OP5T and most recently, it launched the OnePlus 6.

Recently, Pete Lau confirmed that the company will stick to its current plan of launching only flagship smartphones and has no plan to launch a mid-range smartphone at least until 2021. So, for the next three year, there won’t be a successor of the OnePlus X or any other mid-range phone from OnePlus.

While the OnePlus X didn’t work as per the company’s expectation, the one product from OnePlus that no one anticipated will perform this well is the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones. In the first sale of the wireless earphones in India, it was sold out within seconds and are still out-of-stock almost everywhere.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) shows up in render with more compact design

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 19, 2018

Despite their decline in the previous years, Samsung is still believing in tablets and is expected to launch several models soon. One of them is Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) which will belong to the affordable range. The first render of the tablet has just surfaced and it shows its design from various angles. The most evident things are the bezels which have been reduced a lot compared with the previous version. This will allow a more compact design with a display having exactly the same size (8 inches).

However, the Home button has been removed and it seems that the Bixby button is absent as well. So, to go back home while you are using the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) you will have to tap on the screen. The design seems to be made of polycarbonate and it does not adopt premium materials such as metal or glass for the back side and the frame. In the photo below, you can see a comparison between this tablet’s front panel and the one of the previous model from 2017. The difference in size is very evident as the bezels have been trimmed in a significant way.

In the image, we can see August 9 written on the display:the date on which Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be announced alongside the new Galaxy Watch (a renamed Gear S4 smartwatch). So, it is likely that Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2018 version will debut alongside the upcoming flagship phablet and smartwatch from the Korean giant. The tablet will have mid/low-end specifications as well as an affordable price tag. The version from 2018 has an HD display and Snapdragon 425 SoC by Qualcomm paired with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. It sports an 8 MP rear camera, a 5 MP selfie snapper and a 5000 mAh battery.

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First Samsung’s Android Go phone reportedly certified by Bluetooth SIG

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Jul 19, 2018

We are very close to the launch of Samsung’s first smartphone with Android Go installed. After appearing in several leaks and getting some certifications, the handset has just been certified by Bluetooth SIG, a clear sign that its launch is imminent. Unfortunately, the phone is not identified by its real name on Bluetooth SIG’s listing, but we can see its model numbers which are similar to the ones previously leaked for the Android Go device. The model numbers appeared at Bluetooth SIG are SM-J260F, SM-J260M, SM-J260Y, SM-J260F_DS, SM-J260G_DS, SM-J260M_DS, and SM-J260Y_DS.

The model numbers refer to different variants which will be launched in different countries including the ones in South America, Asia, and Europe. The “DS” variant are the ones with a dual SIM slot. According to Bluetooth SIG, Samsung’s Android Go device supports the Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity, but unfortunately, no other details have been revealed about its specs sheet. Previous rumors and leaks have revealed that this cheap device will come with a 5-inch display sporting the AMOLED technology and an above-HD resolution, as well as a classic 16:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is expected to have a quad-core Samsung Exynos 7570 chipset with a max frequency of 1.4 GHz.

Android Go will be based on Android 8.1 Oreo and despite being an enlightened version of the operating system it should still include Samsung Experience UI, or at least this is what the latest leaks suggested. It should be launched as the Galaxy J2 Core Android Go Edition, but there is no official confirmation about its name and neither about its official announcement date. According to rumors, it will be announced alongside the Galaxy Note 9 in the first half of August. Given that it will have Android Go on board, expect it to be sold at a very affordable price tag.

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Corning announces Gorilla Glass DX and Gorilla Glass DX+ for smartwatches

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Jul 19, 2018

Corning®, the top maker of protective glass used in smartphones announced Gorilla Glass 6 yesterday. However, that wasn’t the only product it unveiled. It also announced Gorilla Glass DX and Gorilla Glass DX+ for smartwatches.

Gorilla Glass DX and DX+ are glass composites exclusive to wearables at the moment. According to Corning, the new materials’ main selling point is that they enhance display readability.

When compared to standard glass, Gorilla Glass DX and Gorilla Glass DX+ have a 75% improvement in surface reflection and 50% increase in display contrast ratio without increasing the brightness level. With the latter, users will be able to see their displays better even at low brightness levels which means batteries can last longer.

Talking about the differences, Gorilla Glass DX brings enhanced visibility but the same level of scratch resistance as Gorilla Glass while Gorilla Glass DX+ adds a higher level of scratch resistance. In Corning’s own words, the scratch resistance level of DX+ approaches that of “alternative luxury cover materials”.

There is no time frame as to when we should expect the composites to hit the market. However, since we are just a month into the second half of 2018, there is a possibility we may see it in products launching later this year.

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Huawei reveals it has shipped up to 100 million smartphones so far this year

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Jul 19, 2018

Huawei‘s Consumer Business head, Richard Yu during the Nova 3 launch event today was happy to report that his company has really done well in terms of smartphones sales this year. The CEO hinted that Huawei as of today has already sold 100 million devices. Last year, Huawei got to this very point of selling 100 million devices on September 12 and in 2016, it got to the point on October 14 while in 2015 it was few days to the end of the year before the brand was able to achieve to 100 million device sales. So this clearly shows that this year it achieved that milestone in the least amount of time.

Huawei CEO Richard Yu Announcing The Kirin 970

Early last month Huawei officially confirmed the aspiration of the brand to ship 200 million smartphones in 2018, but we’ll have to wait and see if that actually pans out. If this goal is achieved, it would be an increase of 47 million over 2017 sales. That being said, the brands P20 and P20 Pro have been doing well with a combined sales that have already surpassed 6 million this year and it is believed that in few months, the Mate 20 is expected to join the fray. Huawei’s launch of the Nova 3 and 3i should also help Huawei’s bottom line.

Huawei’s smartphone shipments this year is doing just fine and if it continues to remain strong throughout the rest of 2018, Apple might lose their number 2 spot to Huawei as the second manufacturer worldwide by Q1 2019. The number one position is currently held by Samsung and Huawei has a very long way to go before reaching that level.

TCL may launch a BlackBerry KEY² Lite soon

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Jul 19, 2018

So far, the BlackBerry KEY² is the only BlackBerry phone that has been released this year. India’s Optiemus is expected to announce two new BlackBerry phones with 18:9 displays called the Evolve and Evolve X but there is no launch date yet. However, we may be getting yet another phone soon codenamed “Luna” but which may launch as the BlackBerry KEY² Lite.

The info comes from Evan Blass (@evleaks). In a tweet posted yesterday, he revealed the rear of a device with a similar form factor as the BlackBerry KEY². It has dual cameras and a LED flash beside the setup. However, the pattern of the plastic back is different and it also has a red frame. Its buttons are on the same side and also arranged the same way as the KEY².

According to Evan Blass, the device is allegedly known as the “BlackBerry Luna a.k.a. the KEY2 Lite”. He didn’t mention any specs but added in a follow-up tweet that the phone is expected to launch in late August/early September or maybe even at IFA.

Alleged BlackBerry Luna, a.k.a. the "KEY2 Lite" (Lite and not Mini 'cuz they supposedly have the same form factor). Said/shown to come in red, blue, and copper. pic.twitter.com/fMza9pAAZC

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 18, 2018

This isn’t the first time we have seen the name “Luna” associated with BlackBerry. Earlier this year, it surfaced alongside the codenames “Athena” and “Uni”. However, not much about the device was revealed then except that it would have a physical keyboard like the Athena. The Athena later launched as the BlackBerry KEY².

The KEY² comes with a Snapdragon 660 processor with 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage. It also has a starting price of $649. The KEY² Lite is expected to come with a less powerful processor which may be a Snapdragon 625 processor like the original KEYone. This info is based on a Geekbench listing that surfaced back in May.

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Wireless charging not yet right for OnePlus phones says CEO

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Jul 19, 2018

In a recent trademark filing, part of the devices OnePlus listed the trademark would cover is a wireless charger. OnePlus at the moment doesn’t have a phone that supports wireless charging but apparently, it has been testing the technology.

In a recent interview, Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus, disclosed that they have been testing wireless charging technology and will continue to do so. In his words “…we have not yet found a solution that meets our expectations for speed and convenience”. He also mentioned challenges like the increased thickness of the device and heating issues while charging.

All of the above explains why the OnePlus 6 and its predecessors don’t have wireless charging. We also do not see the technology coming with the next OnePlus phone.

The OnePlus 6 is the latest smartphone from the manufacturer. It has a glass body that houses a Snapdragon 835 processor, up to 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. Up in front is a 6.28-inch screen with a notch and a 2280 x 1080 resolution.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch, the rebranded Gear S4 will launch on August 9

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 19, 2018

Samsung has been selling it smartwatches under Gear branding since the past few years. Fresh information shared by a South Korean publication reveals that the upcoming Gear S4 will be rebranded as Galaxy Watch. The report has also revealed that Samsung will be launching it alongside the Galaxy Note 9 on Aug. 9 in New York, US.

Samsung has used Mobile World Congress (MWC) and IFA tech expo events to announce previous Gear smartwatches and fitness trackers. However, it will be for the first time that the South Korean will be launching it through a dedicated event in New York, USA.

Earlier in this month, a tipster from China had claimed that the Gear S4 will coming as Galaxy Watch would be running on Android Wear OS. However, fresh report that has appeared on ZDNet Korea reveals that even though it will be renamed as Galaxy Watch, it will continue to run on Tizen OS.

The South Korean company had launched the first-generation Gear smartwatch with Android Wear OS. However, the firm switch to the home-brewed Tizen OS with Gear S2 in 2014. Coming back to the rebranded Galaxy Watch, it is speculated to run on the latest Tizen 4.0. The new OS is expected to arrive with Bixby assistant preinstalled. The voice control APIs that are expected to be available on the Tizen OS 4.0 will allow it to rival with Apple Watch that ships with Siri and Android Wear smartwatches that feature Google Assistant. Since Tizen OS is now applied to home appliances and wearable devices, it works fine with other devices, claimed an industry expert.

The Galaxy Watch is also rumored to arrive with new fitness-centric features and it will also give access to new healthcare apps. The report also claims that the Galaxy Watch would be available in two sizes.

Samsung’s upcoming smartwatch has also appeared at Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Through the FCC documents it has been known that the FCC label that is placed on the backside of the device has the “Samsung Galaxy Watch” moniker which confirms that it will indeed arrive with a new name.

The FCC documents have revealed that the SM-R815U model will be heading to the U.S while the SM-R815W will be releasing in Canada. In the U.S., the smartwatch will be supporting LTE connectivity through AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint. The smartwatch is expected to arrive in carrier and unlocked versions. Also, there could be a Wi-Fi only edition of the Galaxy Watch. The Through FCC documents, it has been known that it will be featuring an approximate screen size of 1.2 inches and it will be measuring 51.2 x 43.4mm. Also, it will be supporting Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.

There is no information available on the pricing of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch. After its launch with Galaxy Note 9 and other rumored tablets on Aug. 9, the smartwatch is likely to be available for pre-orders starting from Aug. 14 and its shipments may begin from Aug. 24.

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Meizu 16 major selling features appear in leaked slides

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 19, 2018

The Meizu 16 series that is rumored to include Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus smartphones are slated to go official on Aug. 8. Meizu’s founder Jack Wong has already revealed plenty of information on the specs of the upcoming Meizu 16 series. Today, leaked presentation slides have surfaced on Weibo. The new images reveal some of its major selling features which suggests that it could be worthy rival for the Xiaomi MI 8.

The below image suggests that the Meizu 16 series will be equipped with features like in-display fingerprint scanner, Snapdragon 845, AI super camera, new custom symmetric full screen design, bass-enabled stereo output and second-generation touch engine.

The leaked slides further reveal that Meizu 16 will be the thinnest and lightest among the current flagship as it measures 7.3mm in thickness and weighs 152 grams. The Meizu 16 Plus also measures 7.3mm but weighs 182 grams.

For photography, the Meizu 16 will be arriving with Sony IMX380 that has a pixel size of 1.55-micron, 1.2-inch large photosensitive element, support for 4-axis optical image stabilization, laser autofocus, PDAF and 3x loseless zoom. Wong has recently shared the camera samples of the Meizu 16 to reveal its photography prowess. The frontside of the phone will be equipped with world’s smaller 20-megapixel sensor in order to support portrait shots with blur effect, AI light and shadow beauty.

Coming to the screen of the Meizu 16, it will be supporting a refresh rate of 60 Hz and sampling rate of up to 100 Hz which is very close to 120 Hz on iPhone X. Its 18:9 screen is expected to offer a screen-to-body ratio of 91.18 percent as it will be sporting very narrow bezels. The display of the Meizu 16 will be equipped with industry’s first double R-angle external screen cutting technology and it will also come with Samsung’s narrowest COF (Chip-on-Flex) technology. When it comes to audio, the Meizu 16 will be delivering topnotch surround sound output and clearer in-call experience.

Wong has recently claimed that if Xiaomi wants to decrease the cost of the Xiaomi Mi 8, it will be have cut down its cost by 300 Yuan (~$44). This suggests that the Meizu 16 will be a good rival for the Mi 8 smartphone. He has also claimed in the past that the pricing of the Meizu 16 series will remain under 4,000 Yuan (~$590).

Samsung will reportedly launch a 7-inch foldable phone in 2019, Smart Speaker alongside the Note 9

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Jul 19, 2018

The much-talked-about foldable phone by Samsung is likely to be launched in 2019 claims an unnamed source, speaking to the Wall Street Journal. The source reemphasizes previous rumours we’ve heard but went further to disclose that the phone goes by the codename “Winner”. The details also include that when folded, the phone will have a small display in front and cameras on the back. The official name is believed to be “Galaxy X” as X is been added to most top-notch devices these days.

Talking about the phone, the Journal also reveal some specs; the phone is coming with a 7-inches screen which covers up nearly the whole device when fully opened in a tablet-like mode. According to the news, the display can be folded into two just like you fold a wallet.

This 7-inch foldable phone is said to be a top priority for Samsung in recent times as there has been a decline of up to 20% in between sales of this year’s Galaxy S9 flagship line and last year’s Galaxy S8 models. If the phone is successful in the market, full production of the phone could be ordered for the second half of 2019. The brand is also expected to release other foldable phones later next year. Samsung is not the only brand in much hurry to release a foldable phone, as Huawei also showed much interest and already working on it.

It is also worth noting that the South Korean electronic’s manufacturer is expected to launch a Bixby-powered smart speaker along with the Galaxy Note 9 on August 9. The speaker is said to adopt a design shaped like a bowl with legs and would have lights on top. The smart speaker will be promoted as a high-end music player with a price tag of about $300 when it becomes available.