Cubot begins pre-orders for 3 budget smartphones at Gearbest, price starts from $54

Get 41% Off On UMIDIGI Uwatch Smart Watch

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Nov 10, 2018

The Uwatch smartwatch from UMIDIGI was finally made available to the public after making several appearances online in the form of leaks and floating around the rumor mill for quite a long time.

Loaded with exceptional features and packed with top-end specs, the Uwatch smartwatch has now gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price tag on GearBest.

Before we shed light on this unmissable opportunity to buy the Uwatch at a dropped price, let us take a look at the features that make this UMIDIGI-branded smartwatch so popular among fitness purists.

First off, it sports an eye-catching 1.33-inch circular display, which is further augmented with a full metal unibody design. Moreover, it features a 2.5 D curved tempered glass that not only gives it a fashionable appearance but also provides improved viewing angles.

A feature-laden smartwatch from a leading manufacturer would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy the UMIDIGI Uwatch at a heavily discounted price of just $24.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 41% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $29.99.

First 15 lucky buyers will have a chance to buy the Uwatch for just $11.11 every day. In order to ensure you receive this big discount, you need to be among the first buyers to place your order from November 10th to November 14th at 9:00 UTC.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and get a chance to take advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the black and Rosso red color version of the smartwatch. Note that there were only 172 pieces of the aforesaid color versions remaining at the time of writing.

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CHUWI offering 33% off on 11.11 deals at Aliexpress, get laptops/tablets at discounted prices!

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 10, 2018

As all other brands are preparing for the 11.11 sale event, CHUWI has also pulled the cards on the latest deals. The Chinese tablet and laptops brand is offering up to 33% off on all best selling products. The sale will start from 00:00 on 11th November to 23:59: 59, 12th November (Sydney time). Apart from regular deals, CHUWI is also offering additional coupons of up to $15 which you can use before processing the payment.

In particular, CHUWI is offering the best discounts ever on any of their products. So, if you want to own a tablet, convertible or any any other item from their store, then this is the best time to own it. You can grab the biggest deals on CHUWI Products at the lowest possible prices.

Here are the CHUWI products which will be available for additional discounts:

CHUWI Hi9 Plus

It is a high-end tablet which comes with a 10.8-inch huge display and is a 2 in 1 product. Hi9 Plus is a 4G LTE tablet which supports dual SIM, dual standby with Helio X23 deca-core CPU. It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo with 4GB RAM + 64 GB ROM.

Offer Price: ~~$285.7~~ $191.42

CHUWI Hi9 Air

It is another high-end product from the Chinese manufacturer. It packs a 10.1-inch display with 4G LTE support. It is lightweight packed with Helio X27 deca-core 2.6GHz processor. It is coupled with 4GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It comes with a docking keyboard.

Offer Price: ~~$249.99~~ $159.99

CHUWI LapBook SE:

It carries Intel 8th generation processor with a 13.3-inch display having a resolution of 1920×1080 IPS full laminated display. It is powered by Intel’s Gemini Lake N4100, Quad Core CPU clocked at 2.4 GHz. It carries a 4GB RAM module with 64 GB of internal storage.

Offer Price: ~~$357.13~~ $239.28

CHUWI Hi Pad:

It carries a Warcraft Design Full Metal body with a 10.1-inch display of 1920×1200 pixels. An MTK6797X X27 deca-core processor powers it. It comes packed with the Android operating system on board.

Offer price: ~~$199.99~~ $141.99

Read More: Chuwi Hi9 Plus could be a better choice for you than the new iPad Pro

There are plenty of other products where you can see a discount of over $100. Those include CHUWI Hi9 Pro tablet, Hi 10 Air tablet (2-in1), Hi8 SE, Lapbok Air, etc.

CHUWI is also hosting few giveaways for Hi8 SE tablet, Ublue dual-port car charge, and HiDock charging station.

You can grab the Discount from Aliexpress or official CHUWI store.

Buy One Netbook One Mix And One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptops At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying

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Nov 10, 2018

We normally correlate steep price tags with high-end laptops from leading manufacturers, but what if we could get our hands on feature-rich laptops without breaking the bank?
One Notebook has teamed up with GeekBuying to make a slew of well-received laptops available to cost-conscious buyers. We’ll go into details about the aforesaid discounts in a bit and explain how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out.

One Netbook One Mix Yoga Pocket Laptop

Powered by the Intel Cherry Trail x5-Z8350, Quad Core, up to 1.92GHz processor and equipped with a powerful Intel HD Graphic Gen8 GPU, the One Netbook One Mix Yoga is an irresistible mini laptop that normally sells for $583.99 on GeekBuying. Much to the delight of those living on a tight budget, you can now buy it for just $459.99 on the popular Chinese online store.
Furthermore, you can extend this 21% reduction in the device’s retail price simply by using coupon code LCNYCSEP during the checkout process. The coupon helps you save an extra $144 and bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $395.99 even before you click the ‘Place Your Button.’

Regrettably, the promo will only be valid for 1 day. You can follow this link to avail the discount.

One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop

The One Mix 2 Yoga pocket laptop comes with fingerprint recognition so that you can access your private data quickly and safely without breaking much of sweat. The device packs a powerful Core m3-7Y30, Dual Core, up to 2.6GHz processor and equally competent HD Graphics 615 GPU, under the hood.

Moreover, it offers 8GB of DDR3 RAM and 256GB PCI-E SSD so that you have ample space for storing your favorite content. While the pocket laptop’s awe-inspiring features completely justify the steep $801.99 price tag it carries, you can now buy it for only $649.99 on GeekBuying.

In addition to taking advantage of this discount, you can apply coupon code 06GEEKBUY to get an extra $15 off. The coupon helps you reduce your grand total to just $634.99; however, it will expire on November 12th.
An absolute bargain at this price, the One Mix 2 Yoga sports an eye-catching 7-inch touchscreen display with 1920×1200 pixels resolution. It runs on Windows 10 OS and is backed by a robust 6500mAh battery.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in just 1 day.

One Netbook One Mix 2 Yoga Pocket Laptop+ Original Stylus Pen

Alternatively, You can go for the One Mix 2 Yoga model that comes with a 2048level original stylus pen if you’re willing to shell out $659.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 20% drop in the laptop’s original selling price of $824.99.

You can use coupon code 06GEEKBUY to save an extra $15 while checking out. The above-mentioned coupon, which is slated to expire on November 12th brings your grand total down to only $644.99 before you place your order.

Just like the model that comes with the stylus pen, this variant boasts an impressive array of features. First off, it has fingerprint recognition to keep your data safe from superfluous access. It packs Intel’s Core m3-7Y30, Dual Core, up to 2.6GHz processor along with an HD Graphics 615 GPU.
The model ships with 8GB of DDR3 RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It has a 7-inch display with high resolution which makes it a great choice for daily use as well as for handling specialist workloads.

Furthermore, this model runs on Microsoft’s latest genuine Windows 10 operating system and draws its juices from a 6500mAh large capacity battery. You can head straight to this link to buy the stylus-equipped version of the One Mix 2 Yoga pocket laptop at a discounted price before the promo ends in 1 day.

There’s more for you to cheer about. GeekBuying is giving buyers an unmissable opportunity to avail extra discounts on all products by using specific coupon codes (shown below).

Get Up To 50% Off And Free Shipping On UMIDIGI-Branded Smartphones On CooliCool

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Get Great Discounts On UMIDIGI Branded Smartphones

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Nov 10, 2018

Looks like UMIDIGI fans are in for a treat. If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a UMIDIGI branded smartphone, it might interest you to know that the Chinese mobile phone firm is now offering a wide selection of its well-received smartphones at unbeatable prices on CooliCool.

Dubbed as ‘UMIDIGI Top Deals,’ this recently kicked off promo offers up to a whopping 50% off on top-notch handsets that have been split into multiple categories to expedite the search process. So without wasting time, let’s take a gander at this time limited promo.

The first section called ‘Snap Deals’ features the UMI Z2, UMI ONE, UMI A3 and the UMI Z Pro smartphones. More importantly, the aforesaid mobile devices are up for grabs bearing considerably reduced price tags.

For the sake of an instance, the UMI Z2 usually sells for $299.99 on online and offline stores, but you can now buy it for just $219.99 on CooliCool. This is a significant 27% reduction in the device’s original selling price.

You can avail a 53% off on the UMIDIGI UMI Z2 smartphone if you buy it within a given time frame. This Hot Deal promo wherein you can get the coveted handset for just $139.99 is slated to end soon.
The UMI A3 usually carries a $149.99 price tag but you can take advantage of its global presale and get it for just $79.99. The Hot Deal promo, on the other hand, lets you buy it for only $59.99. This is a 60% drop in the phone’s retail price.

Likewise, there’s a 25% off on the UMI Z2 Special Edition smartphone that usually sells for $239.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy for just $179.99. This discount will be valid for the twilight, blue and black color versions of the smartphone.

The UMI Z2 Pro smartphone comes in twilight and black color versions that would normally set you back $359.99. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, UMIDIGI is now offering this feature-laden smartphone at a dropped price of $279.99 on CooliCool.

This is a 22% reduction in the handset’s retail price and it will be valid for both color versions. The discount is specifically available for the model shipping from the from Hong Kong warehouse. Note that the shipping will be free.

Alternatively, you can go for UMI Z2 Pro smartphone with free from Europe. On top of that, you can receive a 20% off on the device’s original asking price of $409.99. With this discount, which is valid for the twilight and black color variants, your grand total reduces to just $329.99.

Likewise, you’d be eligible to receive free shipping from Hong Kong when you order the UMI Z2 Pro Luxury Ceramic version. Aside from that, you can avail a 30% off on the phone’s retail price of $429.99 and pay only $299.99. The discount is limited to the black variant only.

The UMI Z2 Pro Luxury Ceramic can also be shipped from Europe at no extra cost. On top of that, you get a 17% off on the mobile phone that usually sells for $459.99. You not only end up getting free shipping but also get a chance to buy the coveted phone for only $379.99 on CooliCool.

You can buy the UMIDIGI UMI ONE Pro, UMI One, UMI A1 Pro and the UMI Z Pro at unbeatable prices in the ‘Hot Smartphone’ category. In order to get up to 50% off on these UMIDIGI-branded smartphones, all you need to do is click here and visit the promotion page.

Buy Xiaomi HIMO V1 Electric Moped Bicycle For Just $294.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Get 18% Off On Xiaomi HIMO V1 Portable Folding Electric Moped Bicycle

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Nov 10, 2018

Known primarily for making top-end smartphones, Xiaomi comes up with a slew of other products like smartwatches, robot vacuum cleaners etc. Keeping in line with this, the Chinese electronics company launched a new electric bike dubbed the HIMO V1, under its crowdfunding platform.
Marketed as an ideal choice when it comes to avoiding traffic, the HIMO V1 became an instant hit in traffic-plagued big cities. This portable folding electric moped bicycle would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it at a reduced price on GeekBuying.

We’ll divulge more details about the aforesaid discount in a bit and also show how buyers can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process. In a bid to make the HIMO V1 available to cost-conscious buyers, Xiaomi is offering the moped bicycle at a considerably reduced price of just $329.99.

This is a noteworthy 18% reduction in the e-bike’s original asking price of $399.99. But if this discount doesn’t stir your interest, you can use coupon code NGYLMJEL to get an extra $71 off at the time of checking out.
In other words, you can use the coupon to bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $294.99 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button. The HIMO V1 is an absolutely irresistible electric bike at this price, especially for those who fancy spending time in the outdoors.

The Xiaomi-branded e-bike adopts an ecological and compact design coupled with an elevated handlebar and its chair is made using waterproof PU foam. Moreover, there’s a saddle placed downwards in order to ensure the rider keeps the right posture at all times.

Taking advantage of this promotion requires you to follow this link without wasting time. Note that the promo is slated to end in 6 days and the aforesaid coupon is also likely to expire in a little while.

Xiaomi MIJIA Air Quality Detector launched, goes on sale Nov. 11 for 399 yuan (~$57)

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Nov 10, 2018

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company, MIJIA has launched the MIJIA Air Quality Detector which is yet another vital smart home product line up to go on sale on November 11 (11.11).

The Xiaomi MIJIA Air Quality Detector comes with support for five different parameters. One of them is PM2.5 particles, which refers to atmospheric particulate matter (PM) that have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres. The particles are so small in size that they require an electron microscope to be seen. Another group of articles the air detector can track is TVOCs (Total Volatile Organic Compounds). This is a grouping of a wide range of organic chemical compounds including natural gas, to simplify reporting when these are present in ambient air or emissions. Many substances, such as natural gas, could be classified as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The gadget can also detect Cabon Dioxide in the air. It also comes with a temperature and relative humidity sensor. In essence, this isn’t just an Air Quality detector but also a temperature and humidity sensor.

The device is indeed a smart home gadget as it can be connected to the MIJIA app so as to synchronise the controls with other smart home gadgets like the Mi Air conditioner, Humidifier etc. The app can also be used to view the parameters which the device detects, in addition to viewing it on the Air Detector’s large 3.97-inch display. The display is a touchscreen one with a resolution of 480x800pixels.

The device will go on sale for 399 yuan ($57) during the 11.11 shopping festival on November 11 via Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Youpin and Tmall.

Foldable smartphone panel shipments expected to reach 50 million by 2025: IHS

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Nov 9, 2018

Foldable smartphones are gradually becoming a phenomenon that could soon take the industry by storm. The first real foldable device, the Royole Flexpai, was launched in China recently. The year 2019 has already been predicted to be the year of foldable smartphones just as 2018 was dominated by full-screen phone. Samsung has already revealed that it would be releasing a foldable phone. So too, the trio of LG, Huawei and OPPO have at one point or the order shown interests in foldable phones. Research firm IHS Markit has now predicted that the number of foldable AMOLED screens that will be shipped between now and 2025 will reach 50 million.

Despite the towering prediction, it shows the foldable design won’t be so popular as it will account for just 6% of expected total AMOLED shipments by 2025 (825 million). The foldable AMOLEDs are also expected to account for 11% of the total shipments of flexible AMOLED panels (476 million). According to Jerry Kang, a senior principal analyst at IHS Markit Display Research, phone manufacturers are putting serious efforts in the aspect of smartphone designs, bringing in more innovativeness. This innovativeness is borne out of the need to shift focus from the traditional smartphone market due to saturation.

Jerry Kang also disclosed that smartphone manufacturers are rather cautious about launching a foldable smartphone due to concerns about durability especially when the panel is folded repeatedly. Thus, the shift to foldable AMOLED may indeed be a gradual one. The panel makers are expected to gradually increase their plant capacity utilization. Due to the low demand for traditional flexible AMOLED panels, suppliers expect smartphone brands to introduce foldable devices as early as possible. With a more optimistic attitude, some manufacturers are even considering investing in new factories to produce foldable AMOLED panels. IHS predicts that the supply capacity of flexible AMOLED panels will account for more than half of the total supply capacity of AMOLED panel by the fourth quarter of 2019.

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Vivo X21s vs Oppo RX17 Neo vs Nokia X7: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 9, 2018

The sister companies Oppo and Vivo just came up with two new mid-range devices focused on the quality-price ratio: Vivo X21s and Oppo RX17 Neo. They can be considered a middle way between mid-rangers and upper-midrange devices and they can provide very nice performances even though their price is all but excessive. Today, we compare them with Nokia X7, the best HMD Global’s upper-midrange device also known in Europe as Nokia 7.1 Plus. Which is the best smartphone of the trio? Let’s go find out.

Vivo X21s vs Oppo RX17 Neo vs Nokia X7 (7.1 Plus)

	Vivo X21s	Oppo RX17 Neo	Nokia X7
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.9 x 75 x 7.9 mm, 156 grams	158.3 x 75.5 x 7.4 mm, 156 grams	154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm, 178 grams
DISPLAY	6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED	6.18 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 408 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Funtouch OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 2 MP f/2.4 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 13 MP f/1.8 20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3400 mAh Fast Charging 18W	3600 mAh Fast Charging 10W	3500 mAh Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Vivo X21s and Oppo RX17 Neo have a similar design and it is impressive in both cases. They have a very high screen-to-body ratio thanks to narrow bezels and a waterdrop notch, as well as gradient color variants, while Nokia X7 is less attractive with its thicker bezels. If you like to have a reflective glass back with light waves, you will love the Oppo RX17 Neo more, while if you want the highest screen-to-body ratio, Vivo X21s is for you

Display

With its higher screen-to-body ratio and the Super AMOLED technology, Vivo X21s has the most convincing display among these devices. However, the viewing quality is more or less the same as the Oppo RX17 Neo, so if you choose the RX17 Neo you will just lose the X21s’ thinner bezels. Nokia X7 has a typical midrange-class IPS panel, and it is inferior to its opponents.

Hardware & Software

While you should definitely go for Vivo X21s or Oppo RX17 Neo when it comes to design, Nokia X7 offers the best hardware side thanks to the more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset. If you exclude the Snapdragon 8xx series, the Snapdragon 710 is the best Qualcomm’s SoC and it is paired with up to 6 GB of RAM on the Nokia X7. Vivo X21s and Oppo RX17 Neo have a customized user interface, while Nokia X7 comes with the stock Android One which will be treated with faster updates.

Camera

All of these devices are equipped with very nice cameras, even though they can not compete with the most important flagships. Whichever you choose, you will get a good camera phone, but Nokia X7 attracts me more and I think it is able to click more interesting shots with its Zeiss optics and OIS.

Read More: Vivo X21s goes official with in-display fingerprint reader and SD660 in China

Battery

There is just a bunch of mAh of difference between the batteries of these handsets, so do not expect big differences in their battery life. Oppo RX17 Neo has the biggest battery, but we have to see how good the company optimized it on the software side to give a final verdict about which device is better.

Price

While Vivo X21s and Oppo RX17 Pro are both available with a starting price tag of about €350, Nokia X7 was launched with a more affordable price of €250. That is why it wins this comparison: besides having better performance and a very nice camera, it has a higher value for money.

Vivo X21s vs Oppo RX17 Neo vs Nokia X7: PROs and CONS

Vivo X21s

PROs

High stb ratio
In-display fingerprint reader
Nice cameras
Best display

CONS

Limited availability

Oppo RX17 Neo

PROs

Awesome design
Bigger battery
In-display fingerprint scanner
Thinner body

CONS

Bigger dimensions

Nokia 7.1 Plus

PROs

Better hardware
Amazing cameras
Android One
More affordable

CONS

Nothing special

OnePlus 6T teardown affords use our first look at its internals

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Nov 9, 2018

Since the OnePlus 6T flagship was announced about two weeks back, the device has seen several positive reviews. Apart from reviews, the device has been put through the durability test by YouTuber JerryRigEverything with the device coming out in flying colours. The YouTuber has also released a second video where he dismantles the OP6T.

The dismantling video takes us through the entire teardown process right from when the rear panel is opened. Well, Zack Jerry had earlier taken off the metal back to make a transparent back. So he just took off the transparent back to commence the teardown. The video shows the 3700mAh battery is held in place with glue but is pretty easy to remove.

The disassembly video also gives us our first look at the OP6T in-display fingerprint reader. The video shows there is an opening just under the AMOLED panel that lets the sensor to capture the user’s fingerprint including all of its ridges and pores, for accurate identification. The sensor looks very similar to a regular phone camera sensor but is a lot smaller. In addition, the video also shows the OnePlus 6T come with watertight seals wherever there is an opening, affirming its water-resistant build. Even the circuit board is coated to protect the electronics against corrosion. You can check out the video from above.

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LG Q9 render leaked to reveal front design

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Nov 9, 2018

The LG Q9 is an upcoming upper mid-range phone from LG. Now that the South Korean company has already announced the LG V40 ThinQ flagship phone in the previous month, it could be now gearing up on the launch of LG Q9. The key specifications of the smartphone had leaked in September. Also, a leaked video that had appeared in the same month to reveal its appearance. Today, a fresh render of the phone to reveal its front design.

As it can be seen in the below image, the handset is equipped with a notched screen. The handset seems to be sporting a tall aspect ratio. The chin of the device is a bit thick and the notch seems to be housing the front-facing camera, an earpiece and some other sensors. The volume rockers are present on the left side of the phone. The Power button is located on the right edge. The handset does not feature a physical button for accessing Google Assistant.

Like the predecessor LG Q8, the upcoming LG Q9 could be an IP68 rated and MIL-STD-810G certified handset. The handset is rumored to arrive with a 6.1-inch IPS LCD display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.

Read More: LG patent shows a smartphone design with In-Display Front-Facing camera

The Snapdragon 660 is expected to power the 32 GB and 64 GB editions of the LG Q9 along with 4 GB of RAM. The handset is rumored to be packed with a 3,550mAh battery. The handset is expected to arrive with a rear-facing fingerprint scanner and carry support for NFC connectivity. The Android 8.1 Oreo OS is expected to arrive preinstalled on the smartphone.

LG is yet to confirm on the unveil date of the LG Q9 smartphone. The pricing of the smartphone is also under the wraps.

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Samsung W2019 flip phone is official with dual screens, dual cameras and Snapdragon 845 (UPDATE: Price)

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Nov 9, 2018

UPDATE: Samsung has priced the W2019’s 6+128GB model at 18999 Yuan ($2732!). Goes on pre-sale from Nov. 11.

Samsung has announced the W2019 flagship flip phone through a launch event in China. It has arrived as the successor of the Snapdragon 835 powered W2018 flip phone that was announced in December last year. Compared to the predecessor model, the W2019 has come with some new features such as improved processor, dual rear cameras and side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Samsung W2019 Specifications and Features

The Samsung W2019 flip phone features an external S-AMOLED display of 4.2 inches that carries support for Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The 4.2-inch internal S-AMOLED display of the phone also supports FHD resolution.

The clamshell phone when closed measures 132.9 x 63.4 x 17.3mm and it weighs 257 grams. The rear side of the phone is made out of Corning Gorilla Glass. It comes in two color choices of Rose Gold and Platinum. Opening the flip phone reveals its directional keypad as well as its numeric keypad. The smartphone is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the Samsung W2019. The SoC is supported by 6 GB of RAM. It comes in storage choices of 128 GB and 256 GB. There is a microSD card slot for expanding the storage of the clamshell phone. The W2019 is backed by 3,070mAh battery that offers 85 hours of standby time and around 280 hours of talk time.

Turning the phone to its back reveals its horizontally arranged 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera module. The main sensor supports f/1.5 – f/2.4 intelligent variable aperture. The secondary sensor has f/2.4 aperture. The dual rear cameras is equipped with features like OIS, 2x optical zoom, 4K video shooting at 60 fps and dual-tone LED flash. It also supports recording of Full HD slow motion videos at 960 fps.

The Android 8.1 Oreo OS along with Samsung Experience UI is present preinstalled on the W2019 flip phone. The connectivity features available on the smartphone include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, NFC and Bluetooth 4.2. It lacks support for 3.5mm audio jack. The handset is equipped with a dedicated button for accessing Bixby AI assistant.

Samsung is known for providing exclusive concierge services for the users of W-series flagship flip phone. Free software fixes, phone disinfection and exclusive hotline service are some of the premium services that are available for the buyers of Samsung W2019.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ and Note 9 to get Android Pie-based One UI in January

Samsung W2019 Pricing and Release Date

Samsung is yet to confirm on the pricing of the smartphone. The smartphone will be exclusively available for purchase through China Unicom. The handset is expected to be priced more than 10,000 Yuan (~$1,439).

Huawei Band 3 Pro and Band 3e fitness trackers now up for sale in the US

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Nov 9, 2018

Huawei recently announced its Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X smartphones internationally but soon after that it confirmed that the devices won’t be available for purchase officially in the United States.

Now, the company has announced two new wearable devices — Huawei Band 3 Pro and Huawei Band 3e for sale in the US. This comes at a time when the company is facing scrutiny from the US government due to escalating trade war.

The Huawei Band 3 Pro fitness tracker comes with an ergonomically designed metallic body and a silicone rubber wristband. It features a 0.95-inch AMOLED touchscreen display and is 50ATM rated that offers up to 50 meters of water resistance.

The device is packed with a 100mAh battery which is claimed to provide seven hours of usage with GPS tracking turned on. Thanks to the AI and TruSeen 3.0 heart monitoring system, it offers accurate heart rate readings. Other functions include sleep monitoring, swimming tracker, sports tracking and coaching.

Once paired with a smartphone, the wearable device will offer features like notifications for incoming calls and messages, reject calls, Find my Phone, photo time and remote. It can be availed in colors like Obsidian Black, Space Blue and Quicksand Gold.

The Huawei Band 3e is more of an entry-level offering which comes with basic fitness tracking and intelligent notifications. It is fitted with a 0.5-inch PMOLED screen and the smart band is water resistant up to 50 meters, which makes it safe to use in the pool. The device, which comes with sleep monitoring technology. It offers an impressive 14 days of battery life in “typical use.”

Both the devices It will be available for purchase in the US through Amazon, B&H Photo Video, and Newegg and will soon be followed by the likes of Circuit City, Office Depot, Adorama, Rakuten, and Tiger Direct. While the Huawei Band 3 Pro is priced at $69.99, the Band 3e costs $29.99.

Xiaomi Mi 8 960 fps slo-mo video support added alongside super night scene feature!

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Nov 9, 2018

Xiaomi has officially announced that the flagship Mi 8 models running MIUI 10 Development version will soon get an update that will bring Super night scene function. This feature is an improvement of the phone’s might imaging quality. In addition, Xiaomi’s mobile phone product marketing director Qi Zhiyuan added that the Mi 8 will support 960 fps super slo-mo video.

The Super night scene feature first made its debut on the Mi Mix 3 and comes as an entirely new and improved feature for the phone’s night imaging capability. The 960 fps slow-motion video capability is also another highlight of the Mi Mix 3 which is coming to the Mi 8.

As stated earlier, these features are only open to users of the Mi 8 running MIUI 10 Development version. The feature will be available after the latest update. It is expected that the update will be available to other versions of the Mi 8 soon. However, these features add to the stunning camera features available on the Mi 8 already. The device packs a powerful 12MP wide-angle Sony IMX363 sensor with 1.4um unit pixel size and a 12MP telephoto camera. The rear cameras support Dual PD dual-core focus, four-axis optical anti-shake, AI-powered scene recognition. Xiaomi Mi 8 was also introduced to have the capability to identify 206 common photo scenes and automatically perform multiple optimizations such as exposure and saturation. It is worthy of note that the flagship from Xiaomi to have crossed the 100 points mark on DXOMark.

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Google Pixel 3 overheating issues while charging is causing it to shut down automatically

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Nov 9, 2018

Customers who have purchased the new Google Pixel 3 are claiming that it suffers from overheating issues while charging. Pixel 3 owners have taken to various platforms such as Reddit, Twitter, YouTube and Product Forums by Google to share the overheating problem that they are facing.

Generally, phones tend to become warm while charging, but the issue with Google Pixel 3 is that it overheats to such an extent that it results in its shut down. Pixel 3 users have claimed that the overheating issues can be observed during wired charging as well as wireless charging. However, the issue is more prominent while wireless charging.

The device heats up even more when some sort of action is performed while charging. For instance, carrying out a video call dramatically increase the temperature of the device. However, simpler functions like streaming a video can also cause the Pixel 3 to heat up significantly.

Users who have tried third-party chargers and Google Pixel Stand for charging the Pixel 3 have also claimed to have encountered the same issue. The below image shows that once the temperature of the device rises to a certain point, it shows the “phone is getting warm” message to the user. If the device continues to heat up, the Pixel 3 will automatically shut down to avoid damage. When device gets warmer and warmer while charging, the speed at which it charges also reduces considerably. Some users have claimed that loses battery power while charging when the device becomes too hot.

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As of this writing, it is difficult to determine how widespread the issue is. Some users have gone to the extent of applying for a replacement device. Google is yet to release an official statement on the issue. Hopefully, the issue can be resolved through a software update.

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Vivo X21s goes official with in-display fingerprint reader and SD660 in China

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Nov 9, 2018

Vivo has announced the Vivo X21s smartphone in China. It is a new variant of the Vivo X21 smartphone that was unveiled in March this year. The Vivo X21s is fueled by Snapdragon 660 and it features a waterdrop notch screen. Like the X21 phone, the X21s also features an in-screen fingerprint reader.

Vivo X21s Specifications and Features

The Vivo X21s handset that features a 3D glass rear measures 157.1 x 75.08 x 7.9mm and weighs 156 grams. The smartphone is fitted with a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED screen that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The small notch on the screen allows the phone to support an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The fourth generation in-display fingerprint scanner is present on the device. The IR camera springs into action to support facial recognition in dark.

The Snapdragon 660 AIE chipset powers the Vivo X21s along with 6 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. It comes with support for microSD card.

The FunTouch 4.5 UI is overlaid on the Android 8.1 Oreo OS that comes preinstalled on the X21s. Vivo’s Dual-Turbo technology that accelerates the CPU and GPU performance while gaming is also available on the phone. Other features made available on the phone by the Chinese manufacturer include Jovi AI assistant and Game Mode. The 3,400mAh battery carries support for dual-engine flash charging.

The frontside of the Vivo X21s is fitted with a 24.8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. The backside of the phone features a vertical dual camera setup that includes f/1.8 aperture 12-megapixel main sensor that is coupled with f/2.4 aperture 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The dual rear cameras are equipped with features like AI beauty technology, AI scene recognition and AI portrait mode. The front camera supports studio lighting effects for capturing impressive selfie shots. The connectivity features of the Vivo X21s are 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

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Vivo X21s Pricing and Availability

The Vivo X21s comes in two color gradient variants such as Starry Night Black and Millennium Pink. The handset carries a price tag of 2,498 Yuan (~$360) in China. There is no information available on the release date of the smartphone.

Here’s AGM A9 hands-on pictures, looks good in a quick overview

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Nov 9, 2018

AGM has announced its new smartphone AGM A9 with the rugged body. The AGM A9 packs some killer features including its setup of 4 speakers tuned by JBL. The phone is aimed at users who are looking for a budget-friendly rugged phone carrying somewhat good specs. The phone carriers a dual IP68 and military grade MIL-810G certification. Both these certifications allow AGM A9 to resist against dust and water. It can also resist any bump if you accidentally drop it.

We have some pictures to let you know how it looks on the hands in reality. It feels quite rugged and gets into a hand with much more comfort. It is a perfect match for those, who are little adventurous or for those who have broken their devices by dropping them. Our quick hands-on experience will give you the overview of the device, how it looks in reality. Make sure to check every photo over here for a full overview.

Moreover, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC rather than the MediaTek. It is coupled with 3/4GB RAM options and is available in 32/64GB storage options. Along with JBL tuned speakers, it also supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. It is embedded with a 5.99-inch FHD+ display having an aspect ratio of 16:9. Users can even use it while wearing gloves.

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In the camera department, you will get a 12 megapixel Sony sensor on the rear side while a 16-megapixel front camera will be available on the front side. It also carries FM receiver, making it different from other devices. Last but not least, it carries a fingerprint sensor on the back with a 5400 mAh battery.

You can have a look at the photos below.

Buy OnePlus 6 A6000 4G Phablet For Just $439.99 On GearBest

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