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

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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.

Samsung Galaxy J6+ may arrive with Snapdragon 450 and massive battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 12, 2018

Samsung had launched the Galaxy J6, Galaxy J8, Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ in May. These smartphones feature Infinity Display design that offers larger screen space. The Galaxy On6 that was introduced recently is available for purchase in India exclusively through online channels. The On6 is nothing but the rebranded version of J6. According to XDA Developers, the Galaxy J6+ is an upcoming phone from the company. It is speculated that the same phone may debut as On6+ in India.

The publication claims that its recognized contributors have come across firmware files for a Samsung device that is codenamed as “j6plte.” This handset is expected to debut as Galaxy J6 Plus LTE and it will be heading to CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) nations and Serbia. Since Samsung follows a pattern of rebranding its J-series smartphones as On-series phones, it is likely that the J6+ may debut as On6+.

The Galaxy J6+ will be borrowing some of its specs from the Samsung Galaxy J6 phone. Through the leaked firmware files, it has been revealed that the Galaxy J6+ will be arriving with a Super AMOLED screen of 5.6 inches. It will carry support for 18.5:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution of 1480 x 720 pixels.

The Galaxy J6 is powered by Exynos 7870 SoC. The J6+ is likely to be driven by Snapdragon 450 chipset. There is no information available on the cameras, RAM and storage models of the Galaxy J6+. It is expected to feature a microSD card and it will be preinstalled with Android Oreo. Some of the other features of the Galaxy J6+ that have surfaced through its leaked firmware files include TFA9896 audio amp, fingerprint reader and NFC. It is likely to arrive with 4,350mAh battery. However, the publication claims that the battery capacity mentioned in the firmware files may not be always accurate. At present, there is no information available on the launch of the Galaxy J6+.

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US government reaches an agreement with China’s ZTE Corp to lift ban

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Jeet

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Jul 12, 2018

ZTE Corp, one of the leading Chinese telecommunication equipment manufacturer from China, was banned from doing business with the companies base in the United States. However, the company was in talks with the U.S. government to lift that ban.

The ban was imposed after ZTE Corp. broke an agreement reached after ZTE pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court last year for illegally shipping U.S. goods and technology to Iran, which is in violation of U.S. sanctions.

Now, the United States have announced that it has signed an agreement with ZTE Corp that paves the way for the Chinese tech giant to its resume operations after a nearly three-month ban on doing business with American suppliers.

According to the reports, the ban on China’s ZTE Corp. will be removed once the company deposits $400 million in an escrow account, the U.S. Commerce Department. The department has announced in a statement that an escrow agreement had been signed.

The escrow agreement is part of a $1.4 billion settlement ZTE reached with the Commerce Department last month to regain access to U.S. suppliers, whose components it relies on for its smartphones and networking gear.

The new settlement also includes a $1 billion penalty that ZTE paid to the U.S. Treasury last month and the $400 million in the escrow account that the United States. The government could seize the escrow amount if ZTE violates the latest settlement. Also, the $1 billion penalty is in addition to nearly $900 million ZTE paid last year.

The company is expected to restart its major business operations as soon as the ban is lifted. Earlier, the company, which employs around 80,000 people, had announced that it was ceasing its major business operations due to the U.S. ban.

Under the new settlement, ZTE was required to change its board and management within 30 days. In addition, the company must hire an outside compliance monitor selected by the Commerce Department.

Further, the company has also agreed to allow the U.S. government unfettered site visits to verify U.S. components are being used as claimed by ZTE. It has also agreed to post calculations of the U.S. components in its products on its website in Chinese and English.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition gets TENAA approval; Release date could be near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 12, 2018

Xiaomi had launched the Mi 8 Explorer Edition with translucent rear on May 31 alongside the Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE smartphones. The Mi 8 has been available for buying at the beginning of the previous month. However, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition is slated to hit the markets by late July. The smartphone has now appeared with model number of M1807E8S on TENAA with its entire specs and image which indicates its arrival in China could be close at hand.

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition has an impressive rear design as it gives a view of the innards of the phone. It does not really show the internal parts of the phone, but they are dummy components placed on the motherboard. Nevertheless, the translucent shows the Snapdragon SoC, the newly designed NFC coil and the Kevlar textured battery.

Apart from the translucent back panel, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition has some more attractive features such as in-display fingerprint scanner and 3D facial scanner. In fact, it is the first Android phone to arrive with support for 3D facial scanning. Also, Xiaomi has included its own version of animated emojis like Animoji on iPhone X. It is equipped with dual-band GPS technology for accurate location tracking.

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition features a 6.21-inch S-AMOLED display. The handset measures 154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6mm and 177 grams. It includes a 2,900mAh battery. An octa-core processor that clocks at 2.8 GHz powers the smartphone.

At the launch event, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition was shown with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. However, the TENAA listing reveals multiple RAM variants like 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB and storage models such as 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. It is fitted with a pair of 12-megapixel rear cameras and a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. Since the smartphone is arriving later in this month, it may include MIUI 10 based Android 8.1 Oreo.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition carries a price tag of 3,699 Yuan (~$577) for the variant that includes 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Since it is slated to hit the market by late July, Xiaomi is likely to confirm on its release date soon.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Smartphone At Heavily Discounted Price On GeeKmaxi

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 12, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 garnered skyrocketing popularity among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves in September last year. Nearly a year after its launch, the phone continues to sweep Xiaomi fans off their feet thanks to its jaw-dropping features.

Regrettably, The Mi Mix 2 bears a steep price tag. But taking its huge demand into consideration, GeeKmaxi is offering a big discount on the phone’s original asking price.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 smartphone would normally set you back 479.99€ (about $560) on GeeKmaxi, but much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers the German online retailer will be selling it at a lowered price of just 408.99€, which converts to about $477. In other words, you can now save 71€ (about $83) without breaking much of a sweat.
The Mi Mix 2 is quite an irresistible smartphone, given that it sports a 5.99 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The device is housed in a robust aluminum frame and features Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for added protection.

The phone packs a powerful Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor along with an Adreno 540 GPU, under the hood. It offers 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. Alternatively, you can go for 64GB ROM version, which would usually set you back 459.99€, but is currently up for grabs bearing a price tag of just 388.99€ on GeeKmaxi.

On the photography front, the Mi Mix 2 houses a 12MP rear-mounted camera with PDAF, 4-axis OIS, and dual-LED dual-tone flash. Up front, there’s a 5MP camera with Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, and panorama for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

Moreover, the Mi Mix 2 runs MIUI 8-based Android 7.1 Nougat operating system and is backed by a non-removable Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery. On top of that, the device is crammed with all sorts of sensors including a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and barometer.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount before it comes to an end.

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Huawei Super Charge next-generation 40W fast charging technology surfaces online

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Jeet

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Jul 12, 2018

Nowadays, most smartphone manufacturers are coming up with fast charging technologies, ensuring that the device gets charged up in as little time as possible. There are several such technologies available, including Qualcomm Quick Charge, OnePlus Dash Charge, among others. Now, Huawei’s next-generation fast charging technology, Huawei Super Charge, has surfaced online which seems to be ahead of its competitors.

According to the reports, Huawei‘s new power adapter with model number HW-100400C00 has received 3C certification. The adapter, which is manufactured by Yada Electronics Co. Ltd. has highest output specification of 10V/4A. This means that the maximum charging power of this new power adopter will be 40W, much faster than the 22W fast charing on the Huawei P20-series smartphones.

Earlier, in 2016, the company had launched Honor Magic, which supports 5V/8A fast charging, enabling users to charge the phone in just 45 minutes. However, this next-generation Huawei Super Charge 40W fast charging technology will charge the smartphone to 90 percent in just 30 minutes.

In comparision, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 takes 30 minutes or less to charge 50 percent. On the other hand, OnePlus‘ Dash Charging can get to 60 percent charge in just 30 minutes.

While it is not yet known which smartphones from the company will come equipped with this next-gen fast charging technology, we expect that this will be used in the company’s upcoming Mate 20-series smartphones that will be launched in October this year.

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Xiaomi Mi A2 may launch through July 24 global launch event

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 12, 2018

At the end of the previous month, Xiaomi had launched the Mi Explorer program which it had confirmed that there will be a product launch by the end of July in Spain. Fresh information that has appeared on the official forum site of Xiaomi reveals that it will be holding a global launch event on July 24. it is very likely that the company may announce the Mi A2 Android One smartphone on the said date.

Xiaomi had launched the Mi 6X smartphone in April. The smartphone is exclusively available in China. Just as the China-exclusive Mi 5X was launched without MIUI skin as Mi A1 Android One in the global markets, the Mi 6X is pegged to debut as Mi A2 in regions outside of the home country.

The Mi A2 is expected to sport the exact same specs and design as the Mi 6X. However, the only major different on the Mi A2 will be that it won’t be featuring MIUI skin in order to deliver stock Android experience.

The Mi A2 is will be coming with 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 660 chipset will be powering the smartphone. It is expected to be available with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage.

The 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup will be present on the back panel of the Mi A2. The frontside of the phone will be fitted with a 20-megapixel selfie camera. It will be receiving power from 3,010mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support. It is likely to arrive in Blue, Black and Gold color variants. The lowest configuration model of the Mi A2 is expected to be priced at ~$290 whereas the highest variant may arrive with ~$370 pricing.

Xiaomi has informed about the upcoming global launch event through the Mi forums. The company will be allowing few of its fans to attend the July 24 event. Mi fans who wish to attend the event can enter their details between July 11 and July 18. Selected fans will have to bear their travel and accommodation expenses.

In related news, Xiaomi has also confirmed that it will be debuting the Mi Max 3 smartphone in China on July 19. Some of its key specs include 6.99-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 636, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 5,500mAh battery, 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera and 8-megapixel front camera.

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Buy Xiaomi Amazfit Smartwatch 2 For Just $159.99 On GearBest [Discount Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 12, 2018

If you’re familiar with the latest trends in wearable technology, then you are highly like to have heard about Amazfit. Been under Xiaomi’s wing for quite some time now, the company has developed a reputation for manufacturing simplistic, yet dapper activity trackers.

Riding on the crest of the success of its first smartwatch, Amazfit recently released its second version, dubbed the Xiaomi Amazfit Smartwatch 2. The device is a huge improvement on its predecessor considering it boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring features.

Much to the delight of fitness-conscious people who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the Amazfit Smartwatch 2 without burning a hole in their pocket, GearBest is doling out a considerable 15% off on the smartwatch’s retail price. As a result, you can now buy it at a discounted price of $169.99 on the Chinese online store.

Aside from that, you can save an additional $10 off simply by applying coupon code ‘stratos’ during the checkout process. In other words, you can further reduce your already discounted grand total to just $159.99.

The Xiaomi-branded health tracker is quite a bargain at this heavily slashed price, given that it is backed by a robust battery that delivers a standby time of about 5 days. Moreover, the device offers 512MB of RAM and 4GB of onboard storage that gives you ample room to store photos, music, videos and other files.

Furthermore, the Amazfit Smartwatch 2 packs an Original Xiaomi Chip that promotes low consumption and high performance. Furthermore, the device allows its wearer to sync the data using an app named Amazfit Watch 2.0.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out the full specification and taking advantage of the promo which is slated to end in 4 days. It is also worth noting that the Flash Sale price will only be valid for the remaining 492 pieces.

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Huawei Nova 3i likely to arrive with Kirin 710 SoC, four cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 12, 2018

An Indian publication had reported yesterday that Huawei may debut Nova 3 series in India on July 26. The Nova 3 series is expected to include handsets like Nova 3 and Nova 3i. Around a month ago, a report had revealed that Huawei is prepping up a new SoC called Kirin 710 to rival with the newly introduced Snapdragon 710. A Chinese leakster that has shared an image which compares the specs of Nova 3 and 3i reveals that the latter is powering by the upcoming Kirin 710 SoC.

There are five differences between the Nova 3 and 3i. The Nova 3 features a 3D glass gradient body and it will be arriving in five colors including Aurora, Acacia Red, Bright Black, Light Blue, and Gold. On the other side the Nova 3i will have a 2.5D glass gradient body and it will be available in four colors including Aurora, Acacia Red, Bright Black, Pearl White.

The Huawei Nova 3 will be a flagship phone as it features Kirin 970 SoC. It will also include 6 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128 GB. A 3,750mAh battery is enabled with support for 9V/2A will be powering the Nova 3.

The Nova 3i will be a mid-range phone with the all new Kirin 710 SoC present inside it. Its variants are 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. It will be receiving power to perform from a 3,340mAh battery that will support 5V/2A charging.

The rear side of the Nova 3 will feature 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera. It will be equipped with dual selfie snapper featuring a 24-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor.

Like the Nova 3, the mid-range Nova 3i will be also equipped with four cameras. The rear panel of the Nova 3i will have 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and its front will be sporting 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera unit. The Nova 3 and 3i smartphones will carry support for GPU Turbo technology and 3D Qmoji.

The leakster has claimed that the Nova 3i could be priced between 1,999 Yuan (~$299) and 2,199 Yuan (~$329). As far the Kirin 710 is concerned, it is speculated to be a 12nm SoC that will be arriving as a successor for the Kirin 659 SoC. Compared to the predecessor, the Kirin 710 offers twofold better CPU performance and its GPU performance has been improved by 2.26 times. On AnTuTu, the Kirin 710 has score more than 130,000 points. Also, SoC is pegged to include AI capabilities.

Apart from India, Philippines is the other country that is expected to receive the Nova 3i smartphone later this month.

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Buy Huawei P20 Phablet For Just $559.99 On GearBest [Discount Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 12, 2018

Huawei has a reputation for manufacturing feature-laden mobile devices. Keeping its fame alive, the Chinese handset maker launched the P20 in March this year and as expected, it became an instant hit with Huawei’s huge, dedicated fanbase.

On the downside, the Huawei branded 4G phablet didn’t come cheap. In fact, the P20 would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores. While a steeply priced phablet spells nothing but bad news if you’re on a cost-conscious buyer, we have something for you to cheer about.

GearBest is currently doling out a considerable 19% off on the Huawei P20’s original asking price. In other words, the coveted phablet can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out only $619.99.
But if you do not want to spend that kind of money on a phablet, here’s how you can get an additional discount without breaking much of a sweat. In order to bring your already discounted grand total further down, all you need to do is apply coupon code ‘IT$MPP20128’ during the check out process.

This will help you save an additional $60 by reducing your grand total to just $559.99. The Huawei P20 is an irresistible phablet at this heavily discounted price, given that it sports an array of awe-inspiring specs and features. Let’s check out some of its mean features.

First off, the P20 sports a big 5.84-inch LTPS, IPS, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Furthermore, the device is housed in a robust glass and metal body, which is further augmented with an appealing full-view display.

Aside from that, the P20 packs a powerful Kirin 970 Octa Core 2.36GHz processor along with an ARM Mali G72 MP12, 767 MHz, 12-Cores GPU, under the hood. The device offers 4GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable onboard storage.

On the photography front, the dual-SIM phablet houses 20.0MP + 12.0MP dual-camera setup with AF and dual-LED flash on the back. Up front, there’s a 24.0MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The device runs the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and is backed by a non-removable 3400mAh battery. The P20 is also crammed with a slew of useful sensors including a proximity sensor, e-compass, fingerprint sensor, ambient light sensor, and gravity sensor.

You can avail this discount and find more details about the Huawei P20 phablet’s features by following this link before the promo comes to an end. It is also imperative for you to bear in mind that the aforesaid coupon code is likely to expire soon.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3’s launch date is July 19

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 12, 2018

Yesterday, Xiaomi had teased that it will be announcing something important today. Through its official Weibo account, the Chinese manufacturer has just confirmed that Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will be launching on July 19. The Weibo post that accompanies the launch poster states that the Mi Max 3 will be featuring a large-sized display and a big battery.

In the previous month, the Mi Max 3 had appeared on TENAA with all its specs. It will be housing a 6.9-inch display that will offer a tall aspect ratio of 18:9. The mammoth display will be supporting Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.

The Snapdragon 636 or the newly unveiled Snapdragon 632 chipset is expected to power the Mi Max 3. It will be available in RAM options such as 3 GB, 4 GB and 6 GB and its storage variants include 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. For more storage, it features a dedicated microSD card slot. A fingerprint scanner is positioned on the back panel of the phone.

It will be the first Mi Max series smartphone to feature dual camera setup. Recent reports have revealed that its vertical dual camera unit will be featuring a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. For shooting selfies, it will be equipped with an 8-megapixel front camera. It will be packed with a huge battery of 5,500mAh capacity that will carry support for fast charging.

The images of the case renders of the Mi Max 3 have revealed that it will be equipped with a USB-C port on the bottom edge whereas the upper edge will have a 3.5mm audio jack and an IR blaster. Recent leaks have revealed that the Mi Max 3 will be arriving in black and gold versions. The device. The highest configuration model may carry a price tag of 1,699 Yuan (~$253).

Some rumors have claimed that there will be variant called Mi Max 3 Pro that will include Snapdragon 710, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It is advisable to wait for newer leaks to confirm on the existence of the SD710 variant of the smartphone.

Are you eagerly waiting for the Mi Max 3? What do you think about its specs and features? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi may announce Mi Max 3′ release date tomorrow

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 11, 2018

The Mi Max 3 has been in the news a lot in recent weeks. There have been lots of leaks covering specs and live photos. What we have not heard much of is a launch date and that may change tomorrow.

A new teaser by the official Xiaomi Weibo account hints at Xiaomi announcing the release date for the Mi Max 3 tomorrow. The teaser shows a white silhouette of a phone we believe is the Mi Max 3. Written on the screen area is a text that roughly translates into “Big screen mobile phone is ………?”

There is also another text at the bottom that translates into an announcement tomorrow morning. And the image’s caption says “a good news will be shared tomorrow morning“.

The Mi Max 3 comes a little over a year after its predecessor. It will have a larger 6.99-inch display but with an 18:9 aspect ratio. This should make it easier to hold. It will come with a Snapdragon 636 processor, up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

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Dual display and Wear OS-packing Ticwatch Pro smartwatch now on sale via Amazon

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 11, 2018

Smartwatch maker Mobvoi launched its latest product, the TicWatch Pro in May 2018. The smartwatch has now officially gone on sale via Amazon with shipping available to several countries globally. The wearable device was expected to be priced at less than $300 and indeed, it is way less. The TicWatch Pro comes with a $249.99 price tag.

TicWatch Pro comes with several features that set it apart from its predecessors. Some of the features include a heart rate sensor, NFC for Google Pay, GPS and an OLED display. These are ordinarily not exclusive features since they are also found on other Wear OS running smartwatches like the LG Watch Sport and Huawei Watch 2. The TicWatch Pro sets itself apart with the inclusion of an FTSN LCD display on top of the OLED display.

The OLED display underneath is the main display where the Wear OS and its attractive UI are shown. Whereas the FTSN LCD display is transparent and shows your heart rate, step count, and the time. The secondary display is obviously a low power display which will be always on. The smartwatch turns off the Wear OS display when left alone and when you need to use the watch, it turns back on.

Furthermore, the TicWatch Pro sports an Essential Mode which runs on only the low-power FTSN LCD display. In the Essential Mode, the TicWatch Pro still monitors your steps and heart rate, as well as the calories burned. The smartwatch can run for up to 30 days if running on Essential Mode. You can at any time switch to Wear OS and that will happen within a minute. The device also comes with NFC which makes it suitable for cardless payment. The company will, later on, release an LTE version of the smartwatch.

You can buy the wearable device from Amazon by following the source link below

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MediaTek posts impressive Q2 2018 report as revenue explodes in June

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 11, 2018

Reports from the Taiwanese media indicate that MediaTek recently announced its financial performance for the month of June as well as the first half of 2018. The fabless chip manufacturer saw a surge in its revenue reaching a massive NT$21.06 billion for June alone and also an increase in revenue in the second quarter as expected.

The company also announced its gross revenue for the first half of the year with a 3.53% decline year-on-year. The company raked in a gross revenue of NT$110.135 billion. However, the company’s second-quarter revenue exceeded 60 billion Taiwanese Dollars, peaking at NT$60.48 billion (US$1.98 billion). This represents an increase of 21.8% from the previous quarter which is higher than the 20% growth forecasted. The revenue for Q2 2018 also exceeded the company’s earnings forecast of 55.6 billion to 59.6 billion Taiwan dollars.

MediaTek’s positive earnings for the second quarter could the attributed to the successful outing of its mid-range chipsets especially the Helio P60 chip. The chipset was first unveiled at MWC 2018 in February and has been adopted by a number of Chinese OEMs. The Taiwanese company is also optimistic that the positive result will continue in the third quarter. That may be a tough nut to crack anyway because the Chinese smartphone industry is presently experiencing a downturn. However, MediaTek may continue to grow in the deployment of its technology in other areas apart from smartphones, such as its Wi-Fi technology, power management ICs, automotive electronics and IoT.

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Lenovo Z5 Aurora color variant will go on sale in China on July 17

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Jeet

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Jul 11, 2018

Last month, Lenovo launched its much-awaited mid-range smartphone Lenovo Z5. Despite the phone not being what was teased by the company and what people expected, it has performed well in terms of sales with the device getting sold out within minutes.

While the Lenovo Z5 was announced on sale in three color options — Schumann Black, Indigo Blue, and Aurora, which switches color from Blue to Purple depending on the lighting. However, only the Black and Blue color version were available for sale.

Lenovo has now announced that the Lenovo Z5 Aurora color version will go on sale on 17th July in China. It is priced at 1,799 Yuan which roughly converts to $269 and is currently available for pre-order on JD.com.

The smartphone comes with a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ display with screen resolution of 2240 x 1080p pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio and a notch on top. The display is covered by a layer of 2.5D Gorilla Glass which protects it from minor scratches. The notch on the display is smaller than flagship phones like the iPhone X or the Xiaomi Mi 8.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 processor along with 6GB of RAM. While the phone comes in two storage options — 64GB and 128GB, the Aurora color variant is available for the 128GB internal storage model only.

There’s a dual camera setup at the back of the phone with a primary 16MP f/2.0 sensor and a secondary 8MP sensor for depth information. The smartphone provides enhanced camera experience using artificial intelligence with support for 4D beauty mode, AI noise reduction, night mode, and AI portrait mode. On the front side, there’s an 8MP f/2.0 sensor with beauty mode.

It runs on Android Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own ZUI 4.0 on top which brings fluidity of the UI and adds Full U-Touch 4.0 Screen gestures, AI voice commands, and features such as automatic call answer via gestures. The company has also promised Android P update for the Lenovo Z5. The device is powered by a 3,300mAh battery with 18W fast charge support.

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Huawei Nova 3, 3i may debut in India on July 26

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 11, 2018

Huawei Nova 3 will be unveiled on July 18. However, the smartphone has already appeared with entire specs and images on the official store. Apart from the Nova 3 smartphone, the Nova 3 series is also expected to include Nova 3i smartphone. Fresh information that has appeared on a leading Indian publication has revealed that Nova 3 series will be made official by the end of this month. It has also revealed that Huawei may launch the Nova 3 and 3i smartphones on July 26.

Recent reports have revealed that a 6.3-inch notched IPS LCD screen will be available on the Nova 3 smartphone. The Kirin 970 SoC is expected to drive the smartphone along with 6 GB of RAM. It is expected to arrive in storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB. The handset will be arriving with the EMUI 8.2 UI based Android 8.1 Oreo.

The notch of the Nova 3 will be equipped with 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. The backside of the Nova 3 is fitted with 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel dual camera module. The handset is packed with a 3,650mAh battery.

There is no information on the specifications of the Huawei Nova 3i and what sets it apart from Nova 3. These phones are expected to arrive with GPU Turbo technology that enhances the graphics performance by 60 percent. Also, the Nova 3 and 3i handsets are also expected to support 7.1 audio experience.

The Honor 7X and Honor 9 Lite mid-range smartphones that were sold in India were met with positive reception. The popularity of these phones has allowed Honor to gain a market share of 3.1 in Q1 2018 and enter the list of top five smartphone brands in India.

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Huawei Nova 3i will launch in The Philippines on July 28

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 11, 2018

First, Huawei announced the Nova 3e (in Malaysia) which is actually the same device as the P20 Lite. Then the Nova 3 got an early reveal today even though it isn’t due to launch until July 18. And now there is the Nova 3i which is heading to The Philippines.

The poster for the Nova 3i was spotted by a Facebook user who then shared it on a Huawei and Honor Philippines group on the platform.

The poster shows the Nova 3i will also have a notch like the Nova 3 and Nova 3e. It will also have “24MP Four AI Cameras” and 128GB of storage. The Nova 3 has four cameras, so there is a chance this is the same device but launching under a different name. It may also pack different specs.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Nova 3 already has multiple variants. Last year’s Nova 2 has multiple variants too. Apart from the main Nova 2, there is the Nova 2 Plus, the Nova 2 Lite (Huawei Y7 Prime 2018), the Nova 2i (Maimang 6/Honor 9i/Mate 10 Lite) and the Nova 2s.

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OPPO Find X unboxing and hands on pictures: Epic design!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 11, 2018

After a long wait that at a point was looking to be an endless one, OPPO finally announced the launch of the Find X smartphone. The device turned out to be worth the wait except that it comes with a steep price that might make it unaffordable for many. That notwithstanding, the design and innovation coupled with the powerful specs hardware make the device worth having. We bring you the unboxing/hands-on pictures of the OPPO Find X.

The Find X features an unprecedented 93.8% screen ratio and equally features a standout innovative dual-rail periscope structure with a full hidden 3D camera. The dual-rail periscope hides many components such as 3D-structured optical components, front-facing cameras, receivers, and rear dual cameras. This design also ensures the integrity of the overall screen by avoiding having to create a notch at the top to house the components. The design also ensures the top bezel is as thin as those on the sides. With this, we are gradually edging towards a full bezel-less smartphone and it won’t be surprising if OPPO or Vivo is among the first OEM to unveil that.

OPPO Find X comes with a Type C port that is used for charging as well as data transfer and for connecting a headset. There is no 3.5mm audio port on the device but there is a Type-C to 3.5mm audio jack adapter in the box. The device is also bundled with a USB Type-C earphone.

As far as the specs go, the flagship model packs a 6.42-inch fullHD+ (2340 x 1080) AMOLED display as well as 19.5:9 aspect ratio. There is a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection atop the display while the phone is fueled by the Snapdragon 845 processor. The processor is paired with 8GB of RAM and it ships with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, with OPPO’s ColorOS 5.1 skin. There is a 125GB storage variant as well as a 256GB variant. The Find X is quite pricey, starting at 4,999 Yuan (approx. $756). Find more unboxing pictures of the device from down below.

Honor Note 10 key specs leaked; Launch imminent as JD begins reservations

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 11, 2018

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is now prepping up to launch the Honor Note 10 smartphone. A fresh leak has revealed the key specifications of the smartphone. Moreover, JD has started the reservations of the Note 10 which suggests that the arrival of the smartphone is closed at hand.

The new leak by Phone Corridor reveals that the Honor Note 10 is equipped with a 6.9-inch that supports QHD+ resolution of 1440 pixels. Previous rumors have revealed that the smartphone will be featuring a Super AMOLED display. The Kirin 970 SoC will be preset under the hood of the device. The SoC will be assisted by 6 GB of RAM. It is equipped with an internal storage of 128 GB. It will come preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo and the latest version of EMUI.

The Honor Note 10 is likely to powered by a 6,000mAh battery that may carry support for 5V/4.5A (22.5W) fast charging through USB-C. The handset is also expected to carry support for NFC. The Note 10 also expected to be equipped with GPU Turbo technology. For photography, the Note 10 will be coming with 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera on its rear and a front-facing snapper of 16-megapixel.

The arrival of the Note 10 may not be far away as JD has started receiving its reservations. The product page mentions that the last date to reserve the smartphone is July 25 which suggests that the smartphone could be available for buying from July 26. The Note 10’s listing on JD does not contain any information on its pricing.

Honor’s President has recently claimed on Weibo that the company has been working on the Honor Note 10 since the past two years. The smartphone will be arriving as a successor for Note 8 from 2016 since the company did not launch a smartphone with Note 9 moniker in 2017. The Chinese manufacturer is likely to confirm on its official launch in the next few days.

What do you think about the rumored specs of the phone? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Android P’s Name Revealed in Huawei-Customer Chat

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 11, 2018

It has become an annual tradition for people to guess what Google would name its next version of Android. This year has been no different for Android P. Google won’t announce the official name until next month but if you are eager to find out what the name is, you should read on.

In what is most likely a mistake by a Huawei employee, the name of the next Android version is now public knowledge. The name was revealed in a live chat conversation between a customer and a Huawei Mobile representative.

The customer wanted to know when the Huawei P9 Lite Mini (Y6 Pro) and Huawei P9 Lite (2017) would get updated to EMUI 8.0 (Android 8.0 Oreo). In one of the responses, the Huawei employee then mentions Android Pistachio just as one would casually say Android Oreo.

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