Oppo A5 goes on sale in China for the first time at 1,500 yuan ($225)

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Jul 13, 2018

As expected, along with Oppo Find X flagship smartphone, the China-based company also started selling Oppo A5 mid-range smartphone in its home country. The smartphone, which is the third device in the company’s A-series, was announced last week.

It is available for purchase in China in two different color options — Mirror Blue and Pink, for a price of 1,500 Yuan, which roughly converts to $225.

The Oppo A5 features a 6.2-inch HD+ FullView display with 2.5D curved glass, 19:9 aspect ratio. Keeping the trend in mind, the smartphone comes with a notch on top of the display. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz along with Adreno 506 GPU.

The phone packs 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage along with support for microSD card that enables users to further expand the device’s storage capacity up to 256GB. Coming to the camera department, the smartphone features a dual camera setup at the back, equipped with a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor.

On the front side, the smartphone comes with an 8-megapixel snapper with f/2.2 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. The front-facing camera also comes with AI beautify features that intelligently recognizes 296 facial features. While there is no fingerprint sensor, the Oppo A5 comes with support for Face Unlock feature.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, and USB OTG. The smartphone runs on ColorOS 5.1 out of the box, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. The device is fuelled by a 4,230mAh battery, which the company claims can offer around 14 hours of video playback and 11 hours of gaming.

Buy Teclast M89 Tablet PC For Only $149.99 On GearBest; Flash Sale To End Soon!

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 13, 2018

Teclast made its long-awaited tablet PC dubbed, the M89 available to the public earlier this year. As expected, the feature-laden device became an instant among tech buffs.

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the M89 tablet PC, this is the best time to buy it and here’s why. While the M89 would ideally burn a hole in your pocket, GearBest is giving cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to buy the coveted tablet PC at a slashed price of just $149.99.

The M89 would normally set you back $207.82 on GearBest, but the Chinese online store is offering a considerable 28% reduction in the tablet’s original price. The promotion sale kicked off on July 9th and is slated to end soon.

The M89 boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring specs and features that make it an irresistible tablet PC, especially at this discounted price. Let us take a gander at some of the Teclast-branded tablet PC’s mean features.

The device sports a mammoth 7.9 inch 10-point IPS touch display which is likely to grab your attention right away. It has a screen resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and is housed in a robust aluminum alloy body.

Furthermore, it packs a powerful MediaTek MT8176, 64-bit processor along with an equally robust PowerVR GX6250 GPU, under the hood. It offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage (expandable up to 128GB) that provides ample room to store your favorite videos, music, photos and lots more.

The Teclast M89 houses an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front snapper for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. The device runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and is backed by a 4840mAh battery which delivers up to 5 hours of video playing time.

You can visit this link to check out the rest of the features and take advantage of the discount before it comes to an end on July 16th.

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OPPO Find X goes on its first sale in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 13, 2018

Beginning at 10 AM in China, the standard version of the OPPO Find X is now available for buying on the official website of the company, Jingdong and other online shopping sites. The handset carries a price tag of 4,999 Yuan (~$749) and it comes in two colors like Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue.

The reason why it is dubbed as standard version is that there two other models. There is a 256 GB Find X smartphone with 50W SuperVOOC flash charging feature and the other variant called OPPO Find X Lamborghini Automobili Edition is an advanced model that comes customized design, 512 GB of internal storage and 50W SuperVOOC flash charging. The two other Find X models will be available for buying in August in the home country.

The standard version of the OPPO Find X features a 6.42-inch S-AMOLED display. OPPO claims that the Find X offers a massive screen space of 93.8 percent. The motorized camera assembly that features the front camera as well as dual rear cameras rises up and retracts when the phone is unlocked to quickly perform the 3D scan of the face. The 3D facial scanning functions like the Face ID feature on Apple iPhone X. The dual camera setup of the Find X includes a 20-megapixel primary sensor and a 16-megapixel secondary sensor.

The Snapdragon 845 and 8 GB of RAM are the driving force of the smartphone. Since it has a standard version, it features only 128 GB of native storage. The phone is packed with a 3,730mAh battery that carries support for 5V/4A VOOC flash charging.

OPPO has just launched the 256 GB version of the Find X smartphone in India. The handset is now available on pre-orders in India with a price tag of Rs. 59,990 (~$877). The Flipkart-exclusive online sales as well as offline sales of the Find X will begin on Aug. 3. The Chinese manufacturer has also confirmed that it will be bringing the Lamborghini Edition of the smartphone to India at a later time.

Buy Xiaomi MiJia RoboRock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner For Only $409.99 On CooliCool [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 13, 2018

When Xiaomi took the wraps off its first robotic vacuum, a lot of people didn’t know what to expect in terms of performance. But much to their delight, the first generation MI Robot vacuum lived up to the hype. In fact, if the sales and reviews are anything to go by, it was more successful than the Dyson 360 Eye.

Still riding high on the success of its predecessor, the 2nd generation Xiaomi robot will set you back a pretty penny on online stores. It normally costs upwards of $560 depending on the plug type.

While the Xiaomi Mijia Roborock S50 is definitely worth the premium, we got good news for cost-conscious buyers that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on this power-packed vacuum cleaner. CooliCool is doling out a noteworthy 58% off on the device’s steep retail price $999.99.

You can now buy the Roborock S50 at a slashed price of just $419.99. But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a vacuum cleaner, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process.

In order to save an additional $10, all you need to do is apply coupon code ‘HARBS50’ at the time of checking out. This will bring your already discounted grand total further down to only $409.99.

The Mijia Roborock S50 features 2-in-1 sweep and mop function that allows it first sweep and then mop the floor. The device adopts LDS (Laser Distance Sensor) technology that lets it scan the environment at 360 degrees, a whopping 1800 times per second.

You can even customize the cleaning area with the help of an APP remote control. You can set the Mijia Roborock S50 vacuum cleaner to clean a specific area with just one click.

You can follow this link in order to check out the full specification and features. It’s worth noting that the discount will only be valid for a limited period of time and the aforesaid coupon code is likely to expire soon.

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Honor sells 3 million Honor 10 units, achieves 150% growth

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 13, 2018

The Honor 10 is a flagship phone that comes with an affordable price tag. Fresh information reveals that since its introduction in May, Honor has managed to sell 3 million units of the smartphone to customers in Europe and Asia. The outstanding sales of the Honor 10 has also allowed the company to attain significant growth.

Because of the impressive sales of Honor 10, the year-on-year shipments of the company has increased by 150 percent in the first half of this year in all markets excluding China. In the U.K., the sales volume of Honor has grown by 200 percent. In Spain, the shipments of Honor phones have increased fivefold. This shows that Europe is the strongest market for the brand.

In Russia, Honor overtook Apple to become the second largest smartphone brand in the country. Also, with a sales boost of 300 percent in the first half of 2018, it has become the fastest growing smartphone company in India.

When it comes to home country of China, Honor is now the number one smartphone e-brand thanks to the strong online sales of Honor phones. During the recent “618 Shopping Festival” on JD in China, Honor achieved highest sales between June 1 and 18.

Huawei’s sub-brand is expanding its product portfolio in various markets such as South East Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. In 2018, Honor brand was introduced in markets like Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

In the next five years, Honor aims to become to rank itself among the top three smartphone brands. This will allow the parent firm Huawei to given larger market share across the globe which will assist in dethroning Samsung to become the number one smartphone brand in the world.

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Buy OnePlus 6 4G Phablet For Only $500.97 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 13, 2018

The OnePlus 6 was launched in May this year. Much to the delight of tech buffs, the long-awaited successor to the well-received OnePlus 5 series lived up to the hype.

On the downside, the feature-laden phablet didn’t come cheap. In fact, it will set you back a pretty penny on online stores. But bearing its skyrocketing demand in mind, GearBest is offering a noteworthy discount on the OnePlus 6. Let’s head straight to the details.

You can now buy the OnePlus 6 at a slashed price of just $500.97 on GearBest. This is a considerable 23% reduction in the device’s original asking price. Note that the discount is only approved for the mirror black color version of the phablet.

As a phablet, the OnePlus 6 features a big 6.28 inches Optic AMOLED 16M FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. Moreover, it is housed in a sturdy aluminum alloy and glass body and it comes with Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection.

The OnePlus 6 is powered by a Qualcomm SnapDragon 845 2.8GHz Octa Core processor and it packs an Adreno 630 graphics processing unit, under the hood. Despite bearing a reduced price tag, the phablet offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage.

On the photography front, the OnePlus 6 houses a 16.0MP + 20.0MP dual camera setup with dual LED Flash and AF on the back. Aside from that, there’s a 16.0MP front shooter for the selfie addicts.

The device runs the latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and draws its juices from a robust 3300mAh battery. The OnePlus 6 features a broad range of useful sensors such as the gravity-sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, gyroscope, e-compass, accelerator, RGB sensor, NFC, hall sensor, and a fingerprint sensor.

You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount. It’s worth noting that the Flash Sale price will be valid for 4 days and there were only 99 pieces left at the time of writing.

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Buy Vivo NEX 4G Phablet For Only $599.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 13, 2018

The rumor mill continues to churn all sorts of speculations around the Vivo NEX smartphone despite the lack of an official confirmation. While the NEX has been subject to multiple leaks and rumors ahead of its launch, GearBest is giving VIVO fans something to cheer about.

As part of its latest Flash Sale, the Chinese online store is doling out a noteworthy 18% off on the Vivo NEX phablet’s original asking price. As a result, Vivo’s steeply priced new phablet can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out $599.99.

The Vivo NEX is quite a bargain at this lowered price, given that it boasts an array of jaw-dropping specs and features. First off, the device sports a mammoth 6.59 inch Super AMOLED FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2316 pixels. The phablet is housed in a sturdy aluminum alloy and polycarbonate body, which is further enhanced with an eye-catching borderless design.

Vivo’s new 4G phablet packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Octa Core 2.2GHz processor along with an equally potent Adreno 616 GPU, under the hood. Moreover, it offers 6GB of RAM and non-expandable 128GB of onboard storage.

The dual-SIM phablet houses a 12.0MP + 5.0MP dual camera setup with dual-LED and AF on the back. Up front, there’s an 8.0MP camera with f/2.0 aperture for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The Vivo NEX runs the latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a built-in 4000mAh battery. Furthermore, it features a slew of useful sensors including a gravity sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, gyroscope, e-compass, and a fingerprint sensor.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the promo which is on the verge of wrapping up. Note that the Flash Sale price will only be valid for the remaining 17 pieces of the phablet’s black color version.

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JioPhone with KaiOS gets Google Maps despite being a 2.4-inch feature phone

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 12, 2018

KaiOS is the future of feature phones. This operating system is a fork of FirefoxOS and Google has invested $22 billion on it, then brought all of its most important apps. Thanks to this operating system, even feature phones can run the most important Android and iOS apps such as WhatsApp and YouTube. One of the first feature phones with KaiOS is Reliance JioPhone and it was launched in 2017.

It features a complete connectivity side with Wi-Fi, LTE connectivity, and a GPS module. Thanks to these connectivity options and KaiOS, Reliance JioPhone is able to connect to the internet and download apps. Indeed, it has just received the support to Google Maps. The app comes via a software update as there is no app store on KaiOS, and navigation is through internet and GPS connectivity.

Google Maps is not the first and neither the last app which will come on KaiOS. Reliance JioPhone already has Facebook installed for people who updated it in the last period, and it will also get other important apps. WhatsApp, Google Assistant, and YouTube are coming soon and you will be able to have full control of them through its old-style 3×4 keyboard.

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Samsung Exynos 9820 tipped to adopt a tri-cluster CPU like MediaTek deca-cores

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 12, 2018

Every year, Samsung comes up with a new flagship chipset to include inside the European versions of its Galaxy S series and Galaxy Note flagships. The next one should be called Exynos 9820 and according to a new leak, it may be way more interesting than its predecessors. According to the known leakster identified on Twitter by the nickname Ice Universe, the Korean giant is planning to adopt a tri-cluster architecture for its next top-end processor. The configuration should be 2+2+4 for a total of three clusters with different CPUs for each one.

According to the leak, the first cluster will include two custom cores Mongoose M4, while the rest of the clusters will include ARM cores. The second cluster should contain Cortex A76 cores, while the third one will be composed of efficient Cortex A55 cores. Further, Samsung Exynos 9820 will support the ARM DynamIQ technology which will make possible for the three clusters to work in every possible configuration. So, the phone should be able to automatically decide whether it is the moment to lower energy consumption or to enhance the performance. It is a similar architecture to the one used by MediaTek for the Helio X series composed of deca-core processors, with the difference that Samsung Exynos 9820 will be an octa-core chipset.

This SoC is rumored to reach a max frequency of 3.3 GHz, the highest frequency ever seen on a mobile chipset. The actual Exynos 9810 is an octa-core processor reaching a max frequency of 2.8 GHz, just like the Snapdragon 845 by Qualcomm. Samsung Exynos 9820 will debut with the European version of the Samsung Galaxy S10 line up and it should also be included in the Note 10, while the upcoming Galaxy Note 9 will still have the Samsung Exynos 9810. Do you think Samsung will be the most dangerous Qualcomm’s rival with this chipset?

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Xiaomi Mi A2 will come in a Lite variant with a more affordable price

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 12, 2018

Xiaomi Mi A2 will be officially announced on July 24 and it will be a variant of the Mi 6X with Android One instead of MIUI. Given the huge success achieved by the Mi A1 last year, Xiaomi is also launching a Lite variant of the device which will be offered at a more affordable price. That lite variant or the Mi A2 Lite as it is officially known has appeared on a Polish retail site.

This isn’t the first time the Mi A2 Lite has surfaced online. About a month ago, it got certified in Singapore. The model number on the certification document is nearly identical to that of a Xiaomi phone on TENAA with a notch that hadn’t launched as at then. That phone later launched as the Redmi 6 Pro. Looking at the device on the Polish store, one can see it is the same as the Redmi 6 Pro.

In terms of processing power, the Mi A2 Lite won’t be different from the Mi A1 since they both have a Snapdragon 625 processor. However, the Mi A2 Lite comes with a modern design (read full-screen display with a notch) and packs a bigger battery.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite will come with a 5.84-inch Full HD+ (2280 x 1080) screen. It will have a full metal unibody design with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage under the hood. It will also have expandable storage.

There are dual cameras on the rear – a 12MP sensor paired with a 5 MP secondary sensor. It also has a 5MP front-facing camera. Note that the standard Mi 6X has a 12MP and 20 MP dual camera setup with a f/1.8 aperture, so the Mi A2 Lite won’t be able to match the Mi A2’s camera performance.

However, the Mi A2 Lite trumps the Mi A2 in one category and that is battery capacity. The phone packs a 4000 mAh battery which is significantly more than the Mi A2’s 3,000 mAh battery. Let’s also not forget that unlike the Mi 6X (Mi A2), the Redmi 6 Pro has a 3.5mm audio jack.

The device has been listed in black only, even though the Redmi 6 Pro it is based on also comes in red, blue, rose gold, and gold. There is a chance it may launch in more colors. It carries a price tag of PLN 1049, which roughly translates into $283, a little more than the launch price of the Mi A1.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 spotted on TENAA listing

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 12, 2018

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is imminent and just like everytime an official launch gets near, the handset in question receives all the necessary certifications. Today, the upcoming flagship phablet from the Korean hi-tech company at the first place in the world in the smartphones market has appeared on a TENAA listing. The handset is identified by the model number SM-N9600, a model number which leaves no doubts. Unfortunately, the Chinese regulatory agency did not reveal any detail about its specs. On the listing, we can only see that the device has Android installed and that it is a mobile device.

So, we still have to rely on the latest leaks and reports to have an idea about its specs. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is supposed to come with a bigger 6.4-inch display than the Note 8, and it will obviously retain the AMOLED technology and an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. It will also come in a variant with a dual SIM slot integrated. According to the region, the SoC will be different just like every Samsung flagship. The European market is expected to get the variant with the octa-core Samsung Exynos 9810 chipset, while the U.S. and Chinese variants will mount a Snapdragon 845 by Qualcomm.

Despite Vivo has already released several devices with an in-display fingerprint reader, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 should still come with a traditional rear-mounted biometric sensor. The display will have the HDR10 compliant as well as a very high resolution (QHD or 4K), while the RAM will be at least 6 GB. There should not be a significative improvement to the camera setup. We should find at least two cameras on the rear side with 12 MP resolutions and a variable aperture, while on the front side we expect to see a single snapper. According to rumors, the Note 9 will come with an improved S Pen with Bluetooth support, as well as a big 4000 mAh battery. It will be unveiled on August 9.\

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 pricing, release date leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 12, 2018

The design of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 have been through multiple leaks. Apart from the repositioned fingerprint scanner, the Note 9 is likely to sport the same design as the predecessor Note 8. A Polish site has leaked the pricing of the base model of the Galaxy Note 9. The leak reveals that the starting price of Note 9 will be also similar to the predecessor model.

The source site claims that a Samsung employee who was present at a recently held pre-briefing of the Galaxy Note 9 has revealed that its base model features 6 GB of RAM and a native storage of 128 GB. It was revealed during the pre-briefing that the Note 9’s base variant will be carrying a price tag of PLN 4,299 (~$1,163). The publication claims that a local Samsung store also confirmed that the Note 9 will be arriving with the same starting price. It is likely that the other European nations will be receiving the upcoming Samsung flagship with similar pricing.

As Samsung has confirmed, the launch event of the Galaxy Note 9 will be held on Aug. 9 in New York. The phablet will be made available on pre-orders on the very same day. The shipments of the pre-ordered Note 9 units will begin on Aug. 24. The Polish market is tipped to receive the Galaxy Note 9 in three color options such as black, purple and blue. The smartphone will be arriving with a Bluetooth enabled S Pen stylus.

There are many powerful competitors such as OnePlus 6, Vivo NEX S and OPPO Find X already available in the market with lower pricing. Do you think that the Note 9 is worth spending your money on? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Sony Xperia XZ3 Will Sport 4 Cameras According To Leaked Photo

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 12, 2018

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium has just been made available to pre-order in both the Chinese and the U.S. markets, with price tags of $999.99 and 5699 Yuan, respectively. In the meantime, we are waiting for the official announcement of its successor: Sony Xperia XZ3. According to a new leaked photo surfaced on the known publication Sumahoinfo, the upcoming flagship will sport four cameras. The photo shows two camera setups: a dual camera which will be placed on the rear side and a dual selfie camera. Note that the Japanese company has already released two devices with dual cameras: the Xperia XZ2 Premium with a dual rear camera and the Xperia XA2 Ultra with a dual front camera.

But until now, it has never launched a handset with four cameras. It looks like Sony Xperia XZ3 will be the first. According to the source, it will be showcased at IFA 2018 in Berlin, one of the most important trade shows related to technology which will take place in September. We expect the flagship to come alongside the XZ3 Compact, a smaller and pocketable variant of the flagship. According to reports, the flagship will arrive with a glass back as well as an aluminum frame with the IP65/68 certification which will make it waterproof.

Sony Xperia XZ3 should have a medium sized display with a 5.7-inch diagonal, an 18:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution. On the hardware side, it should come with the octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset or its successor 855, while the RAM should be 6 GB or more and the internal storage should start from 64 GB. Just like most of Sony devices we expect the XZ3 to offer high resolutions for its four cameras, as well as bright apertures and very advanced technologies such as predictive autofocus and the support to 960 fps slow motion.

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HTC Exodus blockchain smartphone coming this Fall

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 12, 2018

Bitcoin is in the middle of a consistent decline in the last few weeks, and the same goes with HTC as well. But the Taiwanese company seems to be believing in the cryptocurrencies as well as the blockchain, and it is about to launch a blockchain-based smartphone. The company has just confirmed that its blockchain-based device known as Exodus will be made official during this Fall. According to the hi-tech giant, it will be the first cold wallet phone with key recovery.

A website dedicated to the HTC Exodus project has already been set up, but there isn’t much info. Still, it is possible to register in order to receive updates about the device once they are available. Given its nature, we expect HTC Exodus to be a device guaranteeing the maximum security with cryptocurrency.

It should be able to act as a crypto wallet storing money inside its internal storage, and it should provide advanced methods of encryption. Besides HTC Exodus, the company has been working with the developers of the known game Cryptokitties and it will release an app focused on data security. This app has been tipped to launch even before the Exodus phone, and it should be first available on the latest HTC devices.

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Sony’s Xperia XA2 Plus will be available in Taiwan in August

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 12, 2018

Yesterday, Sony announced the Xperia XA2 Plus, its first mid-range phone with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Latest report says, the phone will be launching in Taiwan.

Sony already sells the Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra in Taiwan and now it has confirmed that the XZ2 Plus will also be sold in the country. According to the source, the phone will be available at the end of August.

The new phone packs similar specs as its siblings save for the display which is the major difference. It has a 6.0-inch FHD+ screen covered with Gorilla Glass 5. Under its metal body is a Snapdragon 630 processor paired with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of expandable storage.

It has a 23MP f/2.0 primary camera and shares the same 8MP front-facing camera as the smaller Xperia XA2. Its battery capacity is 3580mAh, the same as that of the Ultra. There is Quick Charge 3.0 and Sony’s Qnovo Adaptive Charging technology.

The Xperia XA2 Plus runs Android Oreo, has a USB-C port, dual-nano SIM slot, Bluetooth 5.0, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It also has an FM radio, Hi-Res audio, a smart amplifier, and comes with a Bluetooth headset.

The phone is already listed on Sony’s Taiwanese website. When it goes on sale, it will be available in black, gold, and green.

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Infinix Hot 6 Pro with HD+ display and SD 425 SoC launched for Rs. 7,999 ($117)

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Jeet

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Jul 12, 2018

Infinix has launched its latest smartphone in its ‘Hot’ series — Infinix Hot 6 Pro. It will be available in three color options — Bordeaux Red, Sandstone Black, and Magic Gold. Priced at Rs. 7,999 (approximately $117), the smartphone will be available exclusively from Flipkart.

The phone features a 5.99-inch HD+ display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels with 2.5D curved glass and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz along with Adreno 308 graphic processor.

It packs 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage and comes with microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. In terms of optics, there’s a dual camera setup which consists of a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor.

On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel camera sensor with soft LED flash and f/2.0 aperture. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. There’s also a fingerprint sensor as well as Face Unlock feature for added security.

It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system based company’s own custom interface XOS 3.2. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery. Commenting on the launch, Anish Kapoor, CEO, Infinix said:

We, at Infinix, are committed to adhering to our consumer centric approach and with HOT 6 Pro, we are certain to fulfill the consumer video watching pain points in the budget segment with Superb 6 inch full view display along with Eye care feature which is supported by long battery for binge watching.

At this price point, the Infinix Hot 6 Pro will be competing against the likes of Xiaomi Redmi 5A and Nokia 2.1, among others.

Sharp’s Aquos C10 and B10 phones leak before launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 12, 2018

Foxconn-owned Sharp is expected to launch in Europe this year but there is still no launch date yet. Early this year, a complete lineup of the phones heading to the continent leaked. Now, two of those phones have leaked again but with proper names instead of model numbers, along with some official renders.

First is the Aquos C10 which we think is the same device as the Sharp E-H1, though a few specs have changed. It still has a 5.5-inch 2040 x 1080 display with a notch similar to that of the Aquos S2 and Essential PH-1. It also still has a Snapdragon 630 processor.

What has changed is the rear camera which is now a dual combo (12MP + 8MP) instead of a single 16MP sensor. The front camera is also a single 8MP sensor and not a 20MP sensor. RAM is 4GB and storage is 64GB. It also runs Android 8.0 Oreo, has NFC, and packs a 2700mAh battery. It is expected to sell for €399 (~$465).

The Sharp B10 shares similar specs to the E-M1 that leaked in the product lineup. It has a 5.7-inch HD+ screen, a 1.5GHz octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. There are dual rear cameras, a fingerprint scanner, and a 3840mAh battery but it runs Android Nougat. It will have a €299 (~$349) price tag when it launches.

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Nubia Z17 Lite has amazing specs and solid cameras for the price of just $165.99!

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Linus

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Jul 12, 2018

Nubia is the ZTE’s subsidiary brand that makes pretty good phones. The Nubia Z17 mini was released quite some time ago and due to recent price drops, it now offers insane value for the price of just $165.99!

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As a matter of fact, I have recently reviewed the Nubia Z17 mini which is a very similar phone to the Lite version. Therefore, I can easily recommend the both the Mini and the Lite models to anyone who is looking for a great budget smartphone.

The Nubia Z17 Lite has amazing specs for the price. The device ships with a powerful Snapdragon 652 chip that can easily handle most of the 3D games, 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM. Other specs include powerful cameras (13MP+13MP sensors one the back and 16MP shooter on the front) and a 3200mAh battery.

The phone has thick bezels on the top and bottom but the bezels on the sides are very thin. That display is just brilliant as it is really sharp, it has a good contrast and punchy colors.

If you follow my channel, you know that I just love metal phones as they feel more premium and substantial to me. The Nubia z17 Lite is a great example. It’s well made, it feels nice in the hand and the phone looks very premium.

Overall, Nubia Z17 Lite is a great budget device that we can easily recommend as it now offers insane value for the price of just $165.99!

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The AutoFull Gaming Chair is Xiaomi’s latest crowdfunding product

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 12, 2018

After announcing the Mi Gaming Laptop and a couple of gaming mice, it shouldn’t be a big surprise that Xiaomi has announced a gaming chair. The AutoFull Gaming Chair is its latest product on its crowdfunding platform.

The AutoFull Gaming Chair is targeted at e-sports players. It has a steel frame, polymer foam, and is covered with third-generation PU leather. The chair has a two-tone design with matching wheels. It curves around the occupant and also has a neck pillow and another one for the waist.

The chair can be adjusted to four different angles – 90°, 100°, 120°, and 155°. Maximum supported weight is given as 1,136kg. The AutoFull Gaming Chair measures 124cm at its highest and is 48cm wide at the back and 55cm wide in front. The armrests can also be adjusted up to 41cm high.

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Oppo Find X with 6.5-inch display and SD 845 SoC Launched in India for Rs. 59,990 ($875)

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Jeet

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Jul 12, 2018

As we reported earlier, after launching its flagship smartphone in Europe and China, Oppo has now launched the Oppo Find X in India. The smartphone, which packs 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, is priced at Rs. 59,990, which roughly converts to $875.

The smartphone will be available in two color options — Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue and will go on sale in India from 3rd August through online retailer Flipkart with pre-order starting from July 25. It will also be available for purchase from offline stores across the nation.

While only the 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage variant is launched in India, Oppo has announced that the Lamborghini Edition will soon make its way to India.

The Oppo Find X comes with a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ OLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display dominates the front side of the phone and it is touted as the world’s first smartphone to come with a screen-to-body-ratio of 93.8 percent.

The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. The smartphone doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner, instead, it comes with O-Face (3D face unlock) which OPPO says has a failure rate of 1/1,000,000 compared to that of a fingerprint scanner which is 1/50,000.

Unlike the Vivo NEX that features a pop-out front-facing camera, the Oppo Find X comes with a motorised sliding mechanism, which equips both — front as well as rear cameras. When this part of the phone slides out, it not only reveals the front camera and 3D face scanning sensors for unlocking the phone, it also reveals the dual rear cameras and LED flash. OPPO has termed it “Stealth 3D cameras”.

The 3D face unlock feature, which Oppo calls O-Face Recognition, uses 3D Structured Light Technology which scans 15,000 facial points. The company claims that it is 20 times safer than fingerprint recognition for unlocking the phone.

According to the company, the slide-out mechanism pops out in just 0.5 seconds. The company says that the sliding mechanism has been tested over 300,000 times for durability. Oppo is promoting the motorised camera as a major breakthrough for the smartphone industry.

For the photography, the smartphone comes equipped with a dual camera setup that consists of a 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel sensors on the back with OIS and AI features. The front-facing camera sensor is of 25-megapixel for taking selfies. It comes with multiple 3D portrait lighting features and Omoji, which is OPPO’s own take on the iPhone X’s emojis.

The Oppo Find X runs on ColorOS 5.1 AI Smart custom UI based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. The company says that the OS will learn usage habits, preload common applications, and make the app start faster. It also features a smartphone voice assistant. The device is backed by a 3730mAh battery, which supports Oppo’s custom VOOC fast charging technology.