Realme launches official website, Realme 2 retail box leaks

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Aug 16, 2018

Realme, OPPO’s sub-brand, now has an official website. The website went live today and includes information about the brand.

According to the CEO of Realme, Sky Li, the brand is targeted at young people around the globe. Li used to be the head of the overseas market at OPPO before leaving OPPO officially.

While he does make it sound like Realme is a separate brand independent of OPPO, it actually isn’t. The company’s only phone at the moment, the Realme 1 has OPPO’s branding on it which confirms the fact that it is actually a sub-brand and not independent of its parent company. OPPO itself is one of the companies owned by BBK Electronics, who owns the Vivo and OnePlus brands.

Apart from the website that went live today, a photo of the manufacturer’s next phone, the Realme 2 leaked. Hours after that, another photo, this time of its retail box, also surfaced online. The image shows the phone will come in a red and white box with a large and bold “2” on top and the Realme brand at the bottom.

Sadly, the image doesn’t show if there are specs of the phone on the box. However, the image that leaked earlier today revealed the phone will have a notch, dual rear cameras, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It will surely sell for much higher than its predecessor but we believe it will still be priced under INR 20,000 (~$285).

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus officially on sale for 1899 Yuan in Black ‘n Gold hues

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 16, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus went officially on sale in China just two days after the official announcement. The new Android tablet is being offered with a starting price tag of 1899 Yuan, which roughly translates into about $275 for the version with 64 GB of internal storage. The variant with 128 GB is available as well, but obviously with a higher price tag: 2099 Yuan, which roughly translates into about $305.

It is possible to choose between two color variants: Black and Gold. The new Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus is the first Mi tablet since the Mi Pad 2 to come with a wide 10.1-inch display. The panel has a 16:10 aspect ratio, LCD technology and a Full HD+ resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels with rounded corners making it more elegant. The hardware side hides an octa-core Snapdragon 660 chipset by Qualcomm, not a flagship SoC but still a performing upper-midrange chipset.

It is paired with 4 GB of RAM and, as mentioned above, with 64 or 128 GB of internal storage. Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus has a single rear camera with a 13 MP resolution and a 5 MP front camera with software-based and AI-backed facial recognition. Unlike the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, it also features a Home key which doubles as a fingerprint reader.

Oppo R17 unlocked via in-display fingerprint in hands-on video

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 16, 2018

Just five months after the official announcement of the R15, this week Oppo unveiled a new upper-midrange device from the R line-up. Despite being released after just a few months, Oppo R17 is a decent upgrade over its predecessor. One of the most important improvements is with regards to its security: now, the latest handset from the R series packs an innovative in-display fingerprint reader. A solution which has been thought for devices with very narrow bezels which cannot include a fingerprint reader on the front side.

Thanks to a new hands on video, we can see the in-display fingerprint reader unlocking the Oppo R17 in a pretty fast and accurate way. The guy in the video touches the lower part of the display with its finger, it gets lightened up and the phone gets unlocked in less than a second. The innovative biometric sensor is clearly slower than traditional fingerprint readers, but it manages to stay pretty fast.

As you can see from the video, it has a minimal notch which only includes the front camera. Oppo R17 is the first smartphone to boast the octa-core Snapdragon 670 chipset by Qualcomm, an underclocked version of the Snapdragon 710 which runs at a max frequency of 2 GHz. Alongside the new chipset, there are whopping 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The company has focused a lot on the camera department with a 16 and 20 MP dual rear camera (f/1.7 aperture) and a 25 MP front camera with a f/2.0 aperture.

The new Oppo R17 comes with a wonderful and clean glass back, as well as an aluminum frame. It has also been launched in stunning gradient hues (stream blue and neon purple). Its display is an OLED panel (the only kind of panel supported by in-display fingerprint readers) with a size of 6.4 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels.

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Sony Xperia XA3 flexes its muscles on Geekbench with SD660

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Aug 16, 2018

A new Sony Xperia device identified by the codename H4493 has just been spotted on the known benchmarking platform Geekbench: it is supposed to be the upcoming Xperia XA3 or, more likely XA3 Plus given that it packs upper-midrange specs. According to the platform, the new handset boasts an octa-core Snapdragon 660 chipset by Qualcomm, which is currently the third powerful Qualcomm SoC in the midrange sector, after the new entrants Snapdragon 670 and Snapdragon 710.

It runs at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz and it is paired with 6 GB of RAM. If it is really the Sony Xperia XA3, it will be a big upgrade over its predecessors as the XA2 series came with the Snapdragon 630 chipset. As you would expect, the new device features Android 8 Oreo out of the box. The score obtained by the device in single-core performance is 853 points, while it has scored 4172 points in multi-core test. The XA3 was recently certified in China by TENAA regulatory agency with the codename H4413 (which makes us think that the above H4493 is indeed the Plus version).

However, the Chinese agency has not revealed any of its specs unlike most of the other certifications. According to a Japanese source, Sony Xperia XA3 will sport a display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Judging from the aspect ratio and the resolution of the panel, the company has decided once again not to include the notch on its upcoming midrange line-up, so don’t expect very narrow bezels like other notched handsets. The company has not confirmed when the phone will be launched yet. The XA2 series was officially announced at CES 2018, but according to rumors, this line-up may join the Xperia XZ3 at IFA 2018 which will kick off on August 31.

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AGM sends out Death Note-themed invite for its launch event

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 16, 2018

AGM is a China-based phone manufacturer known for its rugged smartphones. Unlike most rugged phones which have low-end specs, AGM phones usually sport more impressive and powerful specs. From AMOLED displays to Snapdragon processors to dual cameras and even NFC in some, you can tell they are not average rugged phones.

On August 29, the manufacturer will announce its new phone, the AGM X3. Based on its specs, the AGM X3 can rub shoulders with flagships from manufacturers like Huawei, Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus. Ahead of the launch, AGM has sent out invites for the event and like Chinese manufacturers are known to do, they have decided to be creative about it.

Chinese blog, IT Home, has shared pictures of their copy of the invite which has a Death Note theme. Death Note is a popular manga series that was made into an anime TV series. It even has a couple of live-action films including one released on Netflix last year.

The invitation box contains a notebook just like the one from the series and poison vials. The poison vials have labels that read Hydrogen Cyanide and Ricin which are very lethal poisons. No, the vials do not contain actual poisons, AGM has instead filled them with bright-colored candy.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 lands in Taiwan, pricing starts at NT$30,900 ($1,005)

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Jeet

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Aug 16, 2018

Earlier this month, Samsung launched its flagship smartphone under its Note-series — the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Now, the Galaxy Note 9 has landed in Taiwan, for a starting price of NT$30,900, which roughly converts to $1,005.

In Taiwan, the Galaxy Note 9 is now available for pre-order until August 20 and will start shipping from 24th August. While the 6GB RAM model costs NT$30,900 ($1,001), the 8GB RAM variant is priced at NT$38,900 ($1,265).

The 6GB RAM model will be available in three color options — Ocean Blue, Lavender Purple, and Metallic Purple. However, the 8GB RAM variant will come in only one color — Blue. The company has also announced a Black Desert Mobile Limited Edition that costs NT$31,400.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It carries the same 1440 x 2960 pixels screen resolution, is HD10 compliant and also supports Always On Display. The display is also protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor or the company’s own Exynos 9810 chipset, depending on the region. The phone comes in two variants — one packing 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage and another with 8GB RAM and 512GB internal storage.

In the camera department, there’s a 12-megapixel primary camera with f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture and a 12-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture and wide-angle lens.

The device is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. It also comes with stereo speakers tuned by AKG, and Dolby Atmos sound. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, Bluetooth 5 (LE up to 2Mbps), GPS with GLONASS, USB 3.1, NFC, and MST.

The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system with the company’s own Samsung Experience custom interface. It is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery which is 20 percent bigger compared to Galaxy Note 8. It also comes with support for fast charging both on wired and wireless (WPC and PMA) charging.

In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 comes with an improved S Pen which is the first Bluetooth-enabled digital pen. It can also be used as a remote shutter for the camera with a range of 10 meters. It has a battery power of about 30 minutes and can withstand up to 200 clicks.

The S Pen now has support for three inputs — short press, long press, and double press. The company says that it can be recharged in just 40 seconds by simply placing it in its holster cramp on the side of the phone.

Lenovo Watch X Plus Rose Gold Leather version goes on sale in China for 429 Yuan ($62)

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Jeet

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Aug 16, 2018

A few months ago, in June, along with Lenovo Z5 smartphone, the company also announced two wearable devices — Lenovo Watch X and Watch X Plus. Both devices went on sale in China from 2nd August, for 329 Yuan ($48) and 399 Yuan ($58) respectively.

Now, the Chinese manufacturer has announced that to celebrate Qixi festival, it is releasing Rose Gold Leather variant of the Watch X Plus, priced at 429 Yuan that roughly converts to $62.

Compared to the standard Watch X Plus, the major difference is in the strap that comes with the watch. As the name itself suggests, this new variant comes with a leather strap with rose gold color. Apart from that, everything else remains the same.

The Lenovo Watch X Plus, similar to the Watch X, is a water-resistant smartwatch that features 316L medical grade stainless steel chassis along with an OLED display. The screen is shielded by sapphire crystal glass and it is equipped with luminous watch hands.

It packs various sensors, including a barometer, heart rate sensor, blood pressure sensor, gyroscope, a geomagnetic sensor and air pressure sensor. It is powered by a 600mAh battery that can last for up to 45 days on a single charge.

The Watch X and Watch X Plus from Lenovo has been well-received in the Chinese market. However, the company has not yet revealed any information regarding its availability in other markets.

New teaser reveals Smartisan Nut Pro 2S will have super fast autofocus

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 16, 2018

Smartisan is preparing for the launch of its next smartphone, the Nut Pro 2S. It is scheduled for an August 20 launch and reservations are already live. A handful of its key specs have already leaked online and it sure packs some punch.

Part of the leaked specs is the camera configuration which is a 16MP selfie camera and 12MP + 5MP dual rear cameras. While the most common feature for dual camera phones is portrait mode, a new teaser hints at yet another interesting feature coming with the phone.

The teaser hints at the Smartisan Nut Pro 2S coming with super fast autofocus and capture which will allow users to take pictures of fast-moving objects. The result is a blur-free photo.

Apart from the teaser, a live photo of the phone has also leaked. The picture shows the Nut Pro 2S in blue, a color never before used by Smartisan. The signature fine red line that runs around the frame has been swapped for gold. The back of the phone is made of glass and is a fingerprint magnet. The main sensor is much bigger than the 5MP secondary sensor and the brand’s hammer logo is engraved on the fingerprint scanner.

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Nokia may release a smart speaker according to this teaser

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 16, 2018

It has been more than a year since HMD Global got the license to start making Nokia branded products. However, all its product releases so far have been phones (feature and smart). A new teaser from the manufacturer hints at a new product entirely.

The teaser which was posted on Weibo earlier today is a gif that shows the Nokia X5 get enclosed in a blue box with musical notes flying out of it. There is also a text in a conversation bubble that translates into “All-round graduate 2018”.

Apart from the gif, a translation of the caption for the post says “everyone is coming to see what this is! Keywords: Square, hard, speak”. Based on the keywords, there have been multiple guesses on the product being a speaker and probably having smart capabilities.

READ MORE: HMD Global launches Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 2.1 in India, Nokia 3.1 gets 3GB RAM variant

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

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 16, 2018

The upcoming Huawei Mate 20 series seems to feature three phones namely, Mate 20 and 20 Pro flagship smartphones and mid-range Mate 20 phone. The series may also include another premium device with Porsche Design Mate 20 moniker or something similar. Rumors are rife that the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro may debut in October. Today, Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) CEO Richard Yu has confirmed through a press release that the Mate 20 series will be unveiled in October.

The press release states that the Mate 20 will debut with the world’s first 7nm chipset in October. The exact specs of the Kirin 980 are not known yet. However, the press release has mentioned that the rumors claim that it features quad cores of Cortex A76 CPU and four cores of Cortex A55 CPU that can deliver maximum processing speeds of up to 2.8 GHz. What’s confirmed through the press release is that compared to other 10nm chipsets, the 7nm Kirin 980 will consume 40 percent less power and it will be 20 percent faster. For improved AI performance, it will be arriving with an enhanced AI processor.

Huawei had recently confirmed that it will be announcing the Kirin 980 chipset at the forthcoming IFA 2018 tech trade show that will take place at Berlin, Germany at the end of this month. The press release has no information on the specs of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro.

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Huawei has recently teased that the Mate 20 will be sporting larger battery than the Mate 10 and P20 which suggests that it could be arriving with a 4,200mAh battery. The Mate 20 Pro may also feature the same-sized battery. Both the phones are also expected to feature triple rear cameras. These could be the first Huawei branded phones to feature 8 GB of RAM. The Mate 20 may feature a 6.3-inch notched screen whereas the Mate 20 Pro is rumored to house a 6.9-inch notched display.

Apple and Qualcomm to rival with Huawei by soon launching their versions of 7nm chipsets. Rumors have it that the upcoming iPhones that are rumored to go official in the next month will feature 7nm Apple A12. As far as Qualcomm is concerned, it may debut the 7nm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform by the end of this year.

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Coolpad Mega 5A with 5.45-inch HD+ display launched in India for Rs. 6,999 ($100)

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Jeet

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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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.

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

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Jeet

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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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Vinay Patel

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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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Jed John Ikoba

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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.

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

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Jeet

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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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Vinay Patel

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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.

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

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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Jeet

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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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Vinay Patel

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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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