Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium gets updated: new camera features and August security patch

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Aug 11, 2018

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is a really hard device to like. The flagship doesn’t offer much that a $500 phone can’t provide and Sony is charging a whopping $900 for it. A new update has started to roll out to the phone but we doubt that it will do much to steer buyers towards it.

The interesting features the update brings are new camera modes. First is a bokeh mode that surprisingly didn’t come with it right out of the box seeing as this is Sony’s first phone with dual rear cameras. With the new bokeh mode, users will be able to take pictures with the background blurred while the main subject is in focus.

Another new camera feature is the Monochrome mode. This allows users to take photos and record videos in black and white. This is a feature available on the Essential PH-1 as well.

To access this new features on your Xperia XZ2 Premium, just tap the function key below the shutter button in the camera app.

The update also comes with August’s security patch but the Android version number is still Android 8.0.0. The update started rolling out a few days ago and those who have received it say the camera performance is amazing but still $999 is a lot to shell out.

The Xperia XZ2 packs a 5.8-inch 4K display, a Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 64GB of expandable storage. Its dual cameras are a 19MP f/1.8 1/2.3” sensor and a 12MP monochrome f/1.6 1/2.3” sensor. It also has a 13MP f/2.0 sensor above the display.

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HTC announces list of phones which will receive Android 9.0 Pie update

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Jeet

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Aug 11, 2018

Last week, Google officially released the latest version of its mobile operating system — Android 9.0 Pie. Now comes the part when smartphone manufacturers announce the list of their phones that will receive the latest Android update.

While Google and Essential have already rolled out Android Pie updates for their smartphones, HTC has now announced the list of its phones which will get the Android 9.0 Pie update.

The company has revealed that HTC U12+, U11+, U11, and U11 life (Android One) will receive the latest update. While the company has not revealed the timeline for the update, it has said that the timeline will be announced in due course.

The list of devices from HTC does not include HTC Desire 12, which was launched around five months ago. The U Ultra and U Play are also missing from the list, which are less than two years old.

Apart from HTC, Vivo has already announced that its smartphones will receive the Android Pie update in the fourth quarter of this year, and the Vivo X21 is likely to be the first phone to get the update. Xiaomi has also announced that the Android 9-based MIUI 10 beta update will soon be available for testing for the users of Mi MIX 2S.

Other smartphone manufacturers such as HMD Global (Nokia), OnePlus, and Oppo, which registered in the beta programme for Android P, are also expected to soon release stable Android Pie update to their devices.

Lenovo is preparing its most powerful Yoga 2-in-1 for IFA 2018

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 11, 2018

IFA 2018 is going to be the most interesting hi-tech-related trade show of this second half of the year, and Lenovo will take part in the show with several new devices. Among these, according to the known leakster Roland Quandt from WinFuture.de, there will also be Yoga C930, the most powerful convertible from the Yoga line-up. The new model follows the Yoga 920 unveiled at IFA 2017 with a consistently improved specs sheet. According to the leaked specs, the new 2 in 1 will be very lightweight as it will weigh just 1.38 kg. But it will sport a wide 13.9-inch display with the support to the touchscreen and a highly detailed 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels.

Thanks to a solid and sophisticated hinge, it will be possible to convert the Lenovo Yoga C920 from a notebook to a tablet by overturning the display and putting it behind the physical backlit keyboard. The display will also support the Lenovo Active Pen for handwriting and drawing with thousands of pressure levels. Under the hood, there will be Intel 8th gen processor: in detail, there should be a configuration with Intel Core i5 8250U (clock frequency of 1.6 GHz and up to 3.4 GHz with TurboBoost) and another more expensive one with Intel Core i7 8550U (running at 1.8 GHz and up to 4 GHz with TurboBoost) for top-class performance.

Alongside these CPUs, there will be 8 or 16 GB of RAM and an SSD with a capacity of 256 or 512 GB depending on the chosen configuration. The notebook is expected to be equipped with a USB-A port, a USB 3.1 port, two USB-C port with Thunderbolt 3, a 3.5 mm audio jack and dual band Wi-Fi connectivity. Lenovo Yoga C920 should also have an improved battery over its predecessor, with a capacity of 70 Wh. Given that it is a top-end device, it will be costly: it is expected to hit the shelves with a starting price tag of €1600 in Europe.

Meizu brings Flyme 7.0.1.0G stable version on 3 smartphones

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 11, 2018

Many users were left disappointed after Meizu announced that several devices which were expected to receive the update to Flyme 7 will not get it anymore. But the company is keeping support for other eligible devices on a regular basis. Now, the Chinese company has just started to roll out a new stable version of its latest user interface on three smartphones. The new update coming via OTA brings the number of version of Flyme OS to 7.0.1.0G and it has been rolled out on Meizu M6, M6 Note and Pro 6 Plus. Although we are talking about an update to Flyme 7 released in August 2018, the firmware is still based on Android Nougat. Even the new security patches are not the most recent ones as they have been released in June 2018 (with the August patches already released).

According to the changelog of the new firmware released by Meizu, this new version of Flyme 7 brings important software optimizations which result in an increase in smoothness and performance. The new update recalibrates the memory in order to avoid lags or freezes. There are also improvements to the graphics with new icons, and a new artificial intelligence software called OneMind 2.0.

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Honor Play getting a mysterious but big update on August 13

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 11, 2018

Together with the Honor Note 10, Honor Play is the latest Honor flagship launched by Huawei and it is a smartphone which focuses on gaming and high performance. After launching the Huawei Nova 3, the company has just confirmed through a post on Weibo that it will be launching a huge update for this phone on August 13. The post comes with a teaser image attached, but it does not reveal which kind of update the company is talking about. It is not possible to understand whether it will be a hardware or a software update. In the first case, we may see the launch of a new variant of the Honor Play with a different memory configuration.

According to the most reliable hypothesis, Huawei may launch the flagship in a version with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, which would be the most expensive one as the ones available now boast 4 or 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. It makes sense as the flagship only exists with 64 GB of internal storage. If it is a software update, it may be related to the new CPU Turbo technology announced with the Honor Note 10. In case you do not know, this device is the first to come with the GPU Turbo technology, allowing an increase in performance by up to 60 percent with up to 30% reduction in energy consumption.

But recently Huawei announced the CPU Turbo technology and this has still not been rolled out on the Honor Play. The handset is currently available in China with a price tag of 1999 Yuan, which roughly translates into $292 at the actual change. It features a notched display with a size of 6.3 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, as well as a powerful octa-core Kirin 970 chipset running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz (same SoC as the Huawei P20 Pro).

Is your phone a YouTube Signature Device?

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 11, 2018

Is your phone on the list of YouTube Signature Devices? You should read on to find out.

YouTube has released a list of devices that are best for watching videos on its platform. The list is pretty short but includes the popular flagships from this year and the last.

Below is the list of YouTube’s signature devices:

The above devices are said to support the following technologies – HDR, 360° video, 4K decoding, high frame rate, digital rights management performance and next-gen codecs like VP9.

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Leaked Google Pixel 3 XL video showcases huge 6.7-inch display and 3,430mAh battery

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 11, 2018

Google Pixel 3 XL was recently the subject of a leaked unboxing video which appeared online recently. The device has again appeared in a video preview which not only shows the design but also the Android Pie interface. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are expected to be the first smartphones that would run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. Interestingly, the video preview comes courtesy of the same Telegram channel of a Russian tech blogger as the first leaked unboxing video. The video has, however, been uploaded to YouTube and you can find it below.

The video showcases a white coloured model and of course, we can clearly make out the notch design which has somewhat become a trend, an unpopular one at that. The video also shows some of the specs of the Pixel 3 XL, among which is a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and 494ppi. This suggests a display in the region of around 6.7 inches based on calculations. At the rear, there is a single 12MP sensor while selfies are taken care of by an 8MP shooter.

Further, the Pixel 3 XL is listed with a Snapdragon 845 chipset as well as 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The device will get its juice from a 3,430mAH battery which is quite small but the device would be optimised for power efficiency. The video also showed a demonstration of the Always-on display feature which was unveiled with Android Pie. The tipster did indicate that the Pixel 3 XL model is a pre-launch version, so don’t be surprised if some of the hardware and features are different when the Pixel 3 XL is finally launched.

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BlackBerry KEY2 LE Specs leaked, packs less punch but still great

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 11, 2018

TCL is set to launch a new version of its BlackBerry KEY2 smartphone. The new version will cost less and launch as the BlackBerry KEY2 LE according to Roland Quandt. Now specs of the upcoming device have leaked online.

According to AndroidPolice, the BlackBerry KEY 2 LE will come with a Snapdragon 636 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. It will also come in 32GB ROM and 64GB ROM storage variants.

The processor is quite different from the Geekbench listing of the device which says it has a Snapdragon 660 processor. We’ll advise you keep your fingers crossed on this one.

As seen from leaked photos, the KEY 2 LE will have dual rear cameras but they will be less powerful. Instead of two 12MP sensors, they will be 13MP and 5MP sensors.

Even though the design of both the KEY 2 and KEY 2 LE appears the same, the latter is slightly smaller measuring 150.25 x 71.8 x 8.35 mm. It also weighs less at 156g. TCL has also cut the battery from 3500mAh to 3000mAh which is a pretty significant decrease. The phone will retain the display size and resolution of its more powerful sibling which is a 4.5-inch 1080 x 1620 screen.

AndroidPolice have also gotten their hands on a picture that shows both sides of the device. The QWERTY keyboard looks similar and it is said to house a fingerprint scanner under the spacebar key. However, it won’t have the trackpad functionality of the KEYone and KEY2 which is a bummer.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is now available for pre-order in India

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Aug 11, 2018

Recently, Samsung introduced its flagship smartphone — Samsung Galaxy Note 9, at a launch event in New York. Just a day after its unveiling, the company has now started taking pre-orders for the phone in the Indian market.

Those who want to purchase the Galaxy Note 9 in India can pre-order the device through online marketplace Flipkart and Amazon as well as Samsung Online Shop. The company says that shipping will start from 21st August.

Users to pre-book the phone will get a chance to buy the Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch for just Rs. 4,999 (approximately $72) which usually goes for around Rs. 22,990 (approximately $333). The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be available in three color options — Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, and Metallic Copper. While the 6GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 67,900 (approximately $983), the 8GB RAM model costs Rs. 84,900, roughly $1,229.

If the user buys Galaxy Note 9 through Paytm Mall, a cashback of Rs. 6,000 will be provided. Also, making payments with HDFC Bank Credit or Debit Card will also avail cashback of Rs. 6,000. With Samsung Upgrade Program, users will also get upgrade bonus of Rs. 6,000 on the exchange of old device. The upgrade bonus is over and above the exchange value.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 features a 6.4-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display with 2960 x 1440 pixels screen resolution with Gorilla Glass protection. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor while in some regions, it comes powered by Exynos 9810 processor.

The phone packs 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage while the 8GB RAM model comes with 512GB of onboard storage. There’s also a microSD card support that enables further expansion of phone’s storage up to 512GB.

Coming to 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 out of the box with the company’s own Samsung Experience custom interface. It is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery with fast charging both on wired and wireless (WPC and PMA) charging.

Xiaomi’s crowdfunded Himo V1 Electric Bike now on sale for 1799 yuan (~$263)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 11, 2018

Xiaomi announced a new crowdfunded electric-assisted bike around June this year with an amazing 1699 yuan ($248) price tag. Since then, the bike dubbed Himo V1 hasn’t been available to buy on the Youpin platform where all Xiaomi crowdfunded products are listed. However, all that has changed now as the Himo V1 electric bike is presently on sale at Xiaomi Youpin for 1799 yuan ($263). This is a 100 yuan higher than the crowdfunding price tag but it is still a decent and affordable price tag for an electric bike.

The Himo V1, just like all Xiaomi products, comes with a solid build and an attractive design. Its battery modules, electronic control systems, and chargers are all integrated into the design. The electric bike has a lightweight and compact structure with a reclinable handlebar. The handlebar is equipped with a multi-functional instrument panel having an LCD display. The panel also has three buttons, one is the power button, another is the button to switch modes easily. The LCD display shows various vital parameters like the battery power, the distance travelled and others. The panel comes with an IP54 waterproof build which makes it suitable for use when it is raining.

Further, the bicycle frame is made of aluminium alloy and in all, it weighs 16.7kg which is light enough for ladies to lift up easily. The battery and internal wiring is integrated with the frame and is covered with a plastic casing. The handlebar is also collapsible for easy transport. The Himo Electric Bicycle comes with an LED headlamp with enhanced brightness. The taillight is designed to have a large area for visibility of the bike to other road users. The device also features high-performance brake discs with the brakes connected to the taillight. The bike also comes with wear-resistant shock-absorbing tires to ensure driving safety.

The Himo electric bike gets its juice from a 250W brushless DC motor in the power-assisted mode. The DC motor is integrated into the 12-inch hub on the rear wheel. This brings ease to the pedalling by providing less resistance, greater torque and rapid dynamic response. There is also a 6AH/36V battery with a charging time of about 6.5 hours. A fully charged battery can last a riding distance of about 50 kilometres.

As stated, the Himo V1 electric-assisted bicycle is now available on Xiaomi Youpin for 1799 yuan. It is available in Glacier White and Vibrant Orange colours. We’ve got no idea when it will ship outside China but we spotted the Himo V1 on pre-order at GearBest for $549.99 with free shipping.

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OPPO Find X Super Flash Edition goes on sale August 17

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 11, 2018

The third variant of the OPPO Find X is the Super Flash Edition. This variant has the Super VOOC fast charging technology of the Lamborghini Edition and comes with 256GB of storage.

OPPO has announced today that the OPPO Find X Super Flash Edition will sell for ¥5999 (~$876) and will have its first flash sale on August 17. If you want Super VOOC charge and you don’t want to shell out a fortune for the Lamborghini Edition, you can settle for this as it sells for much less.

The OPPO Find X Super Flash Edition has the same 3,400mAh battery capacity as the Lamborghini Edition. OPPO has revealed that there are actually two 1700mAh batteries inside the phones as a safety decision.

With Super VOOC charge, the OPPO Find X Super Flash Edition can be charged from empty to full in just 35 minutes. The bundled Super VOOC charger has a power rating of 50W.

The rest of the specs are the same as that of the base model. You have a 6.42-inch display with a 93.8% screen to body ratio, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and a 1080 x 2340 resolution. There is a Snapdragon 845 processor under the glass body.

The selfie camera is a 25MP f/2.0 sensor that pops out. When it does pop out, the dual rear cameras – a 16MP + 20MP combo – are also visible at the same time. The Find X also has 3D face scanning for face unlock with support for payments. There is NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB-C port for connectivity.

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Meitu’s upcoming flagship smartphone to be powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC

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Jeet

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Aug 11, 2018

Last year, in November, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Meitu launched its flagship smartphone under the company’s V-series — Meitu V6. Now, the company is preparing to launch a new flagship smartphone this year.

According to the reports, the company is likely to ditch MediaTek’s processor and could instead opt for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 chipset, which powers most of the flagship phones launched this year. Notably, the Meitu V6 was powered by MediaTek’s Helio X30 chipset.

Recently, details about Meitu’s upcoming smartphone with model number MP1801 appeared online through Geekbench listing, which revealed that the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 845 processor along with 8GB RAM. Further, it mentions that the device will be running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box.

While the Geekbench listing shows the device model number, there’s no confirmation that the phone is indeed the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone. However, looking at the specifications, it’s likely the company’s flagship device.

Meitu V6, launched last year, is a luxury device which comes with a colorful hand-stitched calfskin leather that is available four different colors, 18K gold rivets on its back and gold colored metal frame. The phone also features four cameras — two on the back and two on the front side, along with four LED flash on the back panel.

At the time of launch, the Meitu V6 smartphone was priced at 5,099 Yuan (approximately $745) for the Standard Edition, while the Advanced Custom Edition costs 6,999 Yuan, which roughly converts to $1022. To know the pricing of the upcoming flagship smartphone from Meitu, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially launch the device.

Buy UMIDIGI Z2 PRO 4G Phablet For Just $349.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 11, 2018

UMIDIGI took the wraps off its long-awaited Z2 Pro phablet earlier this year. The device’s awe-inspiring specs and features helped it propel to skyrocketing popularity among tech buffs.

Steeply-priced at $349.99, the Z2 Pro sports a big 6.2-inches screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels. The device is housed in an eye-catching full metal body, which is further augmented with an equally appealing IPS, FHD+ multi-touch display.

While its features justify the steep price tag, the Z2 Pro is highly unlikely to garner huge demand among budget-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a phablet. But that’s about to change.

As part of the Global First Launch, the UMIDIGI Z2 PRO 4G phablet has gone up for sale at a discounted price on GearBest. The Chinese online store is currently doling out a noteworthy 14% off on the device’s original asking price.

As a result, the UMIDIGI Z2 PRO can now be yours at a dropped price of just $349.99. This reduction in the phablet’s retail price will be valid for carbon fiber black and twilight color versions for a limited period of time.

An absolute bargain at this price, the UMIDIGI Z2 PRO packs a powerful Helio P60 Octa Core 2.0GHz processor along with an ARM Mali G72 MP3 800MHz GPU, under the hood. It offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of onboard storage that can be further expanded up to 256GB using SIM 2 Slot.

On the photography front, the Z2 PRO houses a 16.0MP + 8.0MP dual camera setup on the back. Up front, there are 16.0MP + 8.0MP cameras for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount and checking the full specification of the Z2 PRO phablet, just follow this link before the promo comes to an end.

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Buy Zeblaze VIBE 3 And Zeblaze THOR Pro Smartwatches At Heavily Discounted Price On Cafago [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 11, 2018

With a reputation for designing unparalleled wearable products, ZEBLAZE believes in adopting traditional watch know-how, fusing it with contemporary smart chip technology to offer a new watch experience. Keeping in line with this motto, the Shenzhen-based tech firm launched the VIBE 3 sports smartwatch and the THOR Pro 3G WCDMA GPS smartwatch phone.

Boasting a worldwide coverage of products including cell phones, electronic items, toys and sporting goods, Cafago offers top brand items at unbeatable great prices.

We’ll not only divulge more details about the aforesaid smartwatches but also shed light on the discounts Cafago is currently doling out on the two feature-laden devices, and show how you can save extra money while checking out.

ZEBLAZE VIBE 3 Sports Smart Watch

Equipped with all-weather monitoring feature, the VIBE 3 is a compelling smartwatch that would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores. Much to the delight of fitness-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a fitness tracker, Cafago is giving a 21% off on the power-packed VIBE 3 sports smartwatch.
Thanks to the aforesaid reduction in the device’s original asking price of $40.84, the VIBE 3 can now be yours at a dropped price of just $32.51. You can even apply coupon code BJ2626 to get an additional $10.52 off. This will bring your already discounted grand total further down just $21.99.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, all you need to do is to follow this link. Note that the sale is slated to end shortly and the promotion coupon is also likely to expire soon.

Zeblaze THOR Pro 3G WCDMA GPS Smart Watch Phone

Housed in a selective imported 316L stainless steel body, the THOR Pro smartwatch phone showcases exquisite craftsmanship. The device packs a powerful quad-core processor that delivers high performance for efficient operation.

Bearing its skyrocketing popularity in mind, Cafago is giving an 18% off on the smartwatch phone’s original selling price. While you’d normally end up shelling out $136.74 on the THOR Pro, you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $112.21 on Cafago.
You can save an extra $29.57 by applying promotion code BJ2905 at the time of checking out. Your already reduced grand total will decrease to just $82.64.

Regrettably, the coupon is associated with an impending expiry date and the promo sale is also scheduled to end soon. If you’re interested in availing the discount, just head straight to this link without wasting time.

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Get Up To 80% Off On TV Boxes, Wearable Devices And Consumer Electronics On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 11, 2018

The recently kicked off Flash Sale promo on GeekBuying features big discounts on TV Boxes, wearable devices, and a broad range of consumer electronics. The promo boasts products from top brands such as Xiaomi, Haier, Beelink, and Mecool.

The promotion sale has been split into various categories to allow buyers find what they’re looking for without breaking much of a sweat. The first category offers up to 80% off on VORKE V2 Plus, VORKE V5 Plus and VORKE V1 Plus Mini PCs as well as the Ticwatch E Smartwatch.

The Ticwatch E-Sports Smartwatch would usually set you back a pretty penny on online stores, but you can now buy it at a lowered price of just $159.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 30% reduction on the device’s original asking price of $229.99.

The next category called EU Warehouse comprises a slew of coupon codes that are valid for a limited period of time for products shipping from Poland, Italy, Spain and Germany-based warehouses. Keeping in line with that, you can get $2 if your order exceeds $60, and $4 off if your order value is $100.

Likewise, you’re eligible to get $10 off when your grand total is more than $200, and you can save a $100 if your order values surpass $1800. Note that these discounts are being offered in the form of coupon codes.

The Flash Sale category has been further divided into various sub-categories such as Best Selling, Wearables, Gemini Lake, Xiaomi, Mecool, and Huawei just to name a few. Each sub-category is crammed with items that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket.

You can visit this link to check out the rest of the products and avail the discount. It is worth noting that the promo is slated to end on August 18th.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Bracelet At Best Price On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 11, 2018

The hotly-anticipated Mi Band 2 successor dubbed, the Mi Band 3 became an instant favorite among fitness-conscious people after hitting the store shelves in May this year. The Xiaomi-branded wearable activity tracker sports a bigger 0.42-inch touch-sensitive OLED display and boasts an array of other awe-inspiring features that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet.

On the downside, the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 would set you back a pretty penny on online stores. While advanced features justify the smart bracelet’s premium price tag, if that’s the main factor holding you back from buying it, we got good news for you.

The feature-laden Mi Band 3 can now be yours at a modest price of just $22.99 on Giztop. The official shop of Gizmochina is currently offering the best price for this Bluetooth 4.2BLE-equipped smart bracelet, which is compatible with all smartphones that have Bluetooth functions.

Aside from displaying the current time, the device’s big OLED screen shows calories, distances, heart rate, steps and a slew of other useful details. You can check the aforesaid information by lightly touching the circular button.
The Mi Band 3 can keep a track of heart rate and make the data accessible to the wearer at any moment. Moreover, the smart bracelet displays a highly accurate pedometer along with algorithm, and daily heart rate changes.

If you usually end up missing important calls or texts, the Mi Band 3 will remind you by vibrating and ensure you’ve checked your missed calls and messages. As if that weren’t enough, the new millet bracelet 3 is capable of showing details such as name and number of the caller so that you can reject undesired calls.

You can head straight to this link for more details about the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 and get your hands on this smart bracelet at the best price.

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The UMIDIGI One And UMIDIGI One Pro Smartphones To Go Up For Sale On Banggood; $30 Off For Limited Time

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 11, 2018

The UMIDIGI ONE smartphone was unveiled earlier this year. Much to the delight of the Shenzhen-based smartphone manufacturer, it’s hotly-anticipated phone is all set to hit the store shelves.

There are 2 versions of the smartphone – UMIDIGI ONE and UMIDIGI ONE Pro that are currently under restocking on Banggood. We’ll divulge details about the aforesaid variants and shed light on what the phone has to offer in terms of specifications.

UMIDIGI ONE (4GB RAM+32GB ROM)

Bearing a price tag of $169.99 on Banggood, this version of the UMIDIGI ONE smartphone will be up for grabs in carbon fiber and light color options. The phone comes with 4GB of RAM and 32GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB), Moreover, it sports a big 5.99 Inch HD+ (1520*720)Full Surface display that delivers sharp pictures with low power consumption.

Under the hood, the phone packs an MTK Helio P23, MT6763, Octa Core 2.0GHz processor along with an ARM Mali G71 MP2 700MHz GPU. The phone houses a 12.0MP + 5.0MP dual camera set up with the 6-element lens, OV12870, f/2.0 aperture, Dual LED flash on the back. Up front, there’s a 16.0MP front camera with 5-element lens, S5K3P3, F/2.0 aperture, Selfie countdown and Face recognition.
The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a non-removable 3550mAh battery. Aside from that, it is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors such as Gyroscope, Geomagnetic sensor, Gravity, P-sensor, L-sensor, Compass, and Accelerometer.

If you’re interested in buying this version of the UMIDIGI ONE smartphone as soon as it arrives, you can follow this link to activate the ‘Alert Me On Arrival’ button. Note that 633 people had already set the alert button at the time of writing.

UMIDIGI ONE Pro (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

If you’re looking for more storage capacity to ensure you never run of out of space for stocking your favorite content, you can go for the slightly Pro version of the UMIDIGI ONE smartphone. This variant of the impending phone offers 4GB RAM along with a hearty 64GB of onboard storage, which can further be expanded up to 256GB.
The phone will be available in 2 color options including carbon fiber and light color on Banggood. Regardless of the color option you go for, the UMIDIGI ONE smartphone will set you back $199.99.

You can click here to check out the full specification and activate the ‘Alert Me On Arrival’ button.

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ZTE successfully tests the 5G network, commercial rollout set for H2 2018

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 10, 2018

The race for the adoption of 5G technology is still on, with Chinese companies well positioned to be the first to roll out the 5G network. Chinese technology company ZTE has repeatedly stated its aspiration to be one of the early birds to roll out their 5G infrastructure. The company has now announced that it has successfully completed tests of indoor 3.5 gigahertz and core fifth-generation wireless network technology in China’s third-phase national testing of the communications matrix on July 20.

The 5G tests are carried out collectively by a promotion group piloted by China’s industry and information technology ministry. According to a public message by the company on its WeChat account, the third phase will be the final stage before the technology can be commercialized.

To this end, ZTE plans to go commercial with the 5G technology with trial operation slated for the second half of this year. This will be a prelude to extensive commercial operation next year. The rollout will usher in a new phase for infrastructure construction for the next-wave technology. The total number of base stations all over China is expected to exceed 10,000, thus benefiting businesses throughout the telecommunications sector chain. 5G technology will take over from 4G and offers new opportunities in not just telecommunication but also health care, the automobile industry and several other sectors. 5G is said to be 100 times faster than the present 4G technology

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Unknown Moto P30, P30 Play and P30 Note rumoured to also launch August 15

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 10, 2018

Motorola is expected to bring the Moto Z3 flagship to Lenovo’s home country of China on August 15. The Moto Z3 is expected to come with a few surprises which would set it apart from the version launched in the U.S. From the look of things, that isn’t going to be the only surprise the company will be springing up on that day as a new rumour has emerged pointing to the launch of a new P30 series made up of three models on that day.

According to a recent rumour, Motorola listed the Moto P30, Moto P30 Play and MotoP30 Note on its Chinese website as coming soon. Although screenshots of the webpage listing were shared, we couldn’t independently verify the authenticity because nothing of such was found on the Motorola China website. It is possible that the product pages were removed.

The listings are not very generous with the specifications of the models as they only show the memory and colour options of all three models that would be available to buyers. The P30 will come in a 4GB RAM + 64GB combo and a 6GB RAM + 64GB combo. The device will also come in Bright Black colour option. On the other hand, the Moto P30 Play will be available in a 4GB + 64GB combo and fans will get the chance to choose between an Ice Jade White and Bright Black colour options.

The third model which is the Moto P30 will be available in a 6GB RAM + 64GB memory variant as well as a 6GB RAM + 128GB memory variant. The P30 looks like the top end model and it will be available in Aurora, Bright Black, and Ice Jade White clours. The P30’s listing also tips the model to be available in Full Netcom Open Edition and Full Netcom Mobile Edition. The open edition may likely include compatibility with CDMA carriers in addition to GSM carriers.

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Leaked photos of the upcoming Palm 2018 phone code-named “Pepito” hint at a smallish display

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 10, 2018

Recently, a new TCL-manufactured Palm 2018 phone was certified by U.S FCC where it was revealed that the phone goes by the codename- Pepito. The photos of the device have now appeared, showing the design from all angles as well as the battery.

The device is expected to come in a compact size with the screen size put at just 3.3 inches. The device will also have an HD resolution of 720 pixels. The leak also showed the battery of the Palm phone which is said to be an 800mAh cell. Furthermore, the Palm phone is tipped to run Android 8.1 Oreo from the go and will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset paired with 3GB of RAM. The leak also hinted at 32GB of internal storage crammed inside the phone.

With these specs, the Palm 2018 phone is expected to be a budget phone that will have a price tag that won’t make your wallet hate you. The Palm 2018 phone is rumored to launch in the U.S. later this year via Verizon Wireless and will be available in Titanium and Gold color options.

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