OnePlus Crackables game is offering a grand prize worth $30,000

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Sep 18, 2018

Last month, OnePlus announced OnePlus Crackables, the company’s first mobile web game created with the help of Google. The company has now shared more details related to the game.

In OnePlus Crackables, gamers will be solving a series of “crypto-challenges” for the chance to win both physical and digital prizes, including a $30,000 gaming setup for the champion. The first 1,000 people to make it through the first three challenges will qualify for the next round and they’ll receive a physical “microcontroller” to continue playing.

The game is developed by Sleep Deprivation Labs, home of Red Dead Redemption lead designer Christian Cantamessa, along with the help from Google‘s Zoo unit which helps brands leverage its tech in promotional campaigns. The ZOO team developed the Crackables concept and worked with award-winning digital production company Unit 9 on the game design and puzzle mechanics, using Google’s Dialogflow.

It comprises a series of compelling puzzles that need a combination of skill and speed to complete. Players will be guided through a series of puzzles, both digital and physical, in order to keep progressing. If you’re interested, you can take part through the dedicated Crackables website at 8 AM Eastern (EST) or 5:30 PM IST.

OnePlus is all set to launch its next flagship smartphone OnePlus 6T next month, which is confirmed to have an in-display fingerprint sensor and lack of headphone jack. The company also introduced a new Type-C Bullets earphones and is also expected to launch a new OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones along with OnePlus 6T.

Earlier this week, the company announced its plan to launch a new smart TV named OnePlus TV sometime next year.

Honor Magic 2 expected to launch on October 26 with in-screen fingerprint

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 18, 2018

If the latest leaked launch teaser is to be believed than the Honor Magic 2 is coming our way on October 26. The sliding design powered device is already in news from past few weeks via the means of leaks and rumors. It will be among the few devices like Oppo Find X and Vivo Nex which have the sliding camera technology embedded in them. Also, it is said to be the debut device to run on Kirin 980 processor..

As per the new leaked image of the teaser, Honor has touted the in-screen fingerprint sensor by adding a fingerprint icon on the bottom of the display in the teaser. Further, as reported earlier, it will carry a full screen display having more than 100% body-to-display ratio. On, the top we can see the slider having front camera and other sensors embedded on it. Further, Honor is said to schedule the launch date on October 26, Friday. Currently, the teaser is not revealed by any official Honor source, so we suggest to take it as a grain of salt.

Honor Magic 2 specs

Additionally, Honor Magic 2 will carry a 6-inch AMOLED display with 1440×2880 pixels of resolution, touted to carry a 100% screen-to-display ratio. It will carry a in-screen fingerprint sensor to compete with the latest trend in the market. Huawei Magic 2 should run on Kirin 980 SoC with 6GB of RAM. Further, there should be a huge improvement in the charging speed of Honor, as they have teased the 40W Magic Charger for the Honor Magic 2. It brings 15 layers of protection and can charge with upto 20-24 watts capacity. There will be a motorised sliding camera with a movable sensor on the front side of the device.

Read More: Honor Magic 2 vs Oppo Find X: Potential Differences

If the above specs and features are true, then it will surely help Honor to get some more sales in the high-end devices category. It will ultimately improve its market share in the high-end smartphone segment. We hope Honor reveals more details about the Magic 2 in the coming days.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Twilight Gold & Fantasy Blue Gradient Versions spotted in real life

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 18, 2018

Today we have got first pictures of the Mi 8 Youth edition in reality of both the Twilight Gold and Fantasy Blue Gradient colors. Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth which is scheduled to launch on September 19th at an event is gathering news almost everyday via new leaks and renders. Yesterday, we presented you some pictures of the Deep Space gray solid colors of the Mi 8 Youth and purported Mi Fingerprint edition in the renders.

As per the new real pictures of Mi 8 Youth, it can be seen that how beautiful gradient colors look in the real life. Both the variants are made from the glass material as we can see the reflection of face on one of the pictures above. Along with that the design of the device has been verified once again. There are horizontal camera shooters and a fingerprint sensor on the back. There are some certifications and Mi logo that has been inscribed on the back of device.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Specs

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition is reported to carry Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC / SD660 with different RAM variants such as 4 GB and 6 GB. It will carry a 6.26-inch 2280 x 1080p display with 19:9 aspect ratio. There will be a 12 megapixel dual shooter on the rear and 24 megapixel on the front side of the device. Buyers who are stunned with the design and some of the purported specs can register to purchase the device in China, it is expected to be available at the price starting from 1999 Yuan (~$291).

Reflective Twilight Gold version of Mi 8 youth

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth edition will come in various color choices as Xiaomi is targeting it for the young generation. Already, the device has leaked Deep Space Blue, White, Fantasy Blue gradient color and Twilight gold gradient colors via the official renders.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint rumor roundup: Specifications, features and pricing

It is little toned-down version of the Xiaomi Mi 8, which packs some high-end specs. How many of you are waiting for the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth ? Share with us via comments below.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Smartphone Goes Up For Pre-Order On Giztop Bearing A $199 Price Tag!

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 18, 2018

Deemed as one of Xiaomi’s most popular smartphones, the Redmi Note 6 Pro has gone up for pre-order on Giztop. Despite carrying a modest $199 price tag on the official online store of GizmoChina, the phone boasts an impressive array of specs and features.

The Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a 6.26-inch screen, FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9 which makes it an ideal mobile device for viewing your favorite videos, photos, and playing games. The mammoth display is further augmented with an eye-catching slim body that fits comfortably in your hand.

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, the phone offers 3GB/4GB/6GB of RAM to deliver unparalleled overall performance when it comes to running apps, browsing the menus, running home screens and lots more. You also get 32GB/64GB onboard storage which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card.

On the photography front, the Redmi Note 6 Pro houses a 12MP+5MP dual-camera set up on the back. Up front, there’s a 20M+2MP selfie shooter with AI intelligent beauty and 1080P Video Recording support.

The Xiaomi-branded phone runs on MIUI 10-based Android operating system and draws its juices from a 4000mAh big capacity battery. Furthermore, the dual-SIM phone features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added protection.

You can access Google Play to download popular apps, books, movies, magazines, TV programs directly to your Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone. On top of that, the phone can be used as a mobile hotspot enabling you to share your 4G data connection with friends and family having compatible wireless devices.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and pre-order the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone.

Update: There is a coupon code for pre-order, $20 off: REDN620

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Avail Unmissable Deals On Cool Gadgets And Win Free Gifts On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 18, 2018

Looks like tech buffs and gadget lovers are in for a treat. As part of its latest ‘Computer Tech Fall Sale’ promotion, GearBest is offering a wide selection of items at a heavily discounted price and free gifts.

Under the ‘Free Gifts’ segment, you can buy the R-TV BOX S10 PLUS TV Box with Wireless Charging Voice Search at a reduced price of just $69.99 and get the 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Memory Metal Design, which normally sells for $10.59 as a free gift. But that’s not all.

You can receive the XGIMI DLP Link Shutter 3D Glasses for Z4 Aurora H1, which sells for $29 as a free gift when you buy the XGIMI H2 DLP 1350 ANSI Lumens Home Theater Projector at a discounted price of just $899.In other words, you pay only for one item and get the second item absolutely free.

The ‘Top Tech Deals’ category features Beelink Gemini X55 Ultimate MINI PC, Huion Kamvas GT tablet, E-Sports Gaming Chair, and Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced Graphics Card. More importantly, the aforesaid items are currently available at a considerably lowered price.
If you’re in the market for a high-end TV box that doesn’t cost a bomb, you may want to take a look at the ‘Cool TV Boxes’ category. The section is crammed with a slew of well-received TV boxes that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket.

Similarly, those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on a mini PC can head straight to the next category. Here you can avail noteworthy discounts on top-end mini PCs designed by popular manufacturers such as Beelink, Alfawise, and CHUWI.

Furthermore, GearBest is offering high-end graphics tablets at unbelievably lowered price in the section named ‘Graphics Tablet. Buyers can avail discounts on graphics tablets from top brands like Huion, VEIKK, and UGEE.

GearBest is giving avid gamers something to cheer about in form of big discounts on various gaming items in the category called ‘Epic Gaming Deals.’ The segment is brimming with discounted gaming keyboards and gaming mouse.

If you’re interested in checking out the rest of the products and taking advantage of the discount, just follow this link without wasting time.

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Buy The ROCK T10 Power Bank For Just $59.19 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 18, 2018

Those who are always on the go depend largely on their smartphones for staying in touch with people for business or personal purposes. Aside from that, mobile devices can perform a slew of other important tasks like sending and receiving emails, checking the latest news and lots more.

Imagine you’re expecting an important business call but your phone goes off because there’s not enough juice for the battery. Thankfully, getting a portable power bank for your mobile device can save you from a major disaster.

While the market is brimming with all sorts of power banks, many of them are either inefficient or just too expensive. If you’re in the market for a power bank that doesn’t empty your pocket despite meeting your varied needs, you might want to take a look at the ROCK T10 Car Emergency Jump Starter Power Bank.

The multifunctional ROCK T10 power bank is currently up for grabs bearing a $73.99 price tag on Banggood. Apart from shedding light on some of the product’s features, we’ll even show how you can get a considerable discount without breaking much of a sweat.

The ROCK T10 power bank works with a wide range of digital devices, popular brands of mobile phones and tablet PCs. Moreover, the powerful add-on tool can be used as an emergency flashlight in dark environment.

In addition to offering up to 120 hours of lighting, the ROCK T10 power bank features an emergency hammer that can be used to break the car window if you’re trapped inside the car. The ROCK T10’s dimensions are 162.1 X 81.3 X 33.5mm and it weighs in at just 380.4g making it an easily portable power bank.

You can get an extra $14.80 off on the ROCK T10 power bank’s retail price simply by applying coupon code 22045d at the time of checking out. This will help you bring your grand total down to just $59.19.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, all you need to do is to head straight to this link and use the coupon before it expires.

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Official Huawei Mate 20 teaser confirms square camera arrangement

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 17, 2018

In exactly a month, the Huawei Mate 20 series would have been announced. While we wait, Huawei has been dropping teasers. It released another one today but this time around it is a video.

The video was posted on Weibo but doesn’t show any part of the phone. However, it does tease the arrangement of the rear cameras. The video confirms the next Mate flagship will have a squircle (square with rounded corners) on the back that houses the three cameras along with the LED flash and sensors.

Both the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are both expected to come with three rear cameras. However, they will have different notch designs in front. The Mate 20 will have a waterdrop notch while the Mate 20 Pro will have a rectangular notch. The Pro version is also expected to pack a bunch of sensors in addition to the front-facing camera within the notch.

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Huami Amazfit Verge vs Amazfit Stratos vs Amazfit Bip: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 17, 2018

Amazfit smartwatches from Huami (a company backed by Xiaomi) are becoming the main choice for sportsmen who need to monitor their activity through a wearable device but do not want to spend a lot of money buying an Apple Watch or the most advanced Garmin smartwatch. Today the Chinese company unveiled the new Amazfit Verge which brings a wonderful design as well as advanced features at a very modest price. Here, we will compare it with other important smartwatches from this company: Amazfit Stratos and Amazfit Bip, in order to help you with your potential choice.

Huami Amazfit Verge vs Amazfit Stratos vs Amazfit Bip

	Huami Amazfit Verge	Huami Amazfit Stratos	Huami Amazfit Bip
WEIGHT	46 grams	60 grams	31 grams
DISPLAY	1.3 inches, 360 x 360p, AMOLED	1.34 inches, 320 x 300p, LCD	1.28 inches, 176 x 176 pixels, LCD
PROCESSOR	dual-core 1.2 GHz	dual-core 1.2 GHz	MediaTek
MEMORY	512 MB RAM, 4 GB ROM	512 MB RAM, 4 GB ROM	/
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS, GLONASS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS, GLONASS	Bluetooth 4.0 BLE, GPS + GLONASS
BATTERY	5 days of battery life with regular use	5 days of battery life with regular use, 11 days with basic use	190 mAh, 30 days of regular usage, up to 45 days with basic usage
ADDITIONAL SENSORS	Heart rate sensor, air pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor	Heart rate sensor, VO2max	Heart rate sensor
WATER RESISTANCE	IP68	5ATM	IP68
OTHER FEATURES	Gorilla Glass 3, sports tracking, intelligent voice assistant, mobile payments	Gorilla Glass 3, Sports tracking, music playback	Gorilla Glass 3, sports tracking

Design and build

Among these smartwatches, the new Amazfit Verge is the most beautiful one thanks to its perfectly round display, while the Amazfit Bip is definitely the ugliest one with its square display, but it is also the cheapest one. On the other hand, Amazfit Stratos offers a better water resistance and it is the only one which can be used without problems underwater, up to 50m deep. All of them have a resistant Gorilla Glass 3 and their build quality is very nice.

Display

Even when it comes to display, Amazfit Verge wins. It is the only one which has an AMOLED panel, that means richer colors and very deep blacks. And it is also the smartwatch with the highest resolution, so it has the highest level of detail. It even has an oleophobic coating so fingerprints will not be a big issue.

Hardware & Software

Unfortunately, these are not Android Wear (or Wear OS) devices, but they have a proprietary operating system, and they are thought for sport and fitness. Amazfit Verge and Stratos are the most powerful ones in terms of hardware and the best ones when it comes to software. They can both detect your heart rate with Amazfit Verge having the best accuracy along with irregular heart beat detection. On the other hand, the Stratos is able to measure maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max). Both have multi-sport tracking with 12 sports supported. Amazfit Bip is more like a smartwatch for running and it can only monitor simple activities such as running and cycling, without supporting more sophisticated sports.

Read More: Huami’s Amazfit Verge Smartwatch launched with All Day Heart Rate monitoring, NFC, & 5 Day Battery

Battery

While Amazfit Verge and Stratos have more advanced features inside their software, Amazfit Bip is the smartwatch with the best battery life. It is able to last up to 30 days with a normal usage, even more than smart bands such as the Mi Band 3. This is great, given that smart bands do not have a color display like this wearable. Amazfit Verge and Stratos can only last 5 days with a normal usage.

Price

Amazfit Bip is the cheapest and you can get it for just $60/€50 all around the world. Amazfit Stratos was launched with a price tag of more than $200, while the new Amazfit Verge carries a price tag of $116. In my opinion, Amazfit Verge is the winner of this comparison for its features, the 98% accuracy of its heart rate sensor and its value for money.

Huami Amazfit Verge vs Amazfit Stratos vs Amazfit Bip: PRO and CONS

Huami Amazfit Verge

PRO

Best design
Wide circular display
NFC
Accurate heart rate sensor

CONS

Higher price

Huami Amazfit Stratos

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Oxygen consumption sensor
Bigger display
Better Waterproofing

CONS

Pricey
No NFC

Huami Amazfit Bip

PRO

Cheapest of all
Compact
Great 30 day battery life

CONS

Ugly design
No special features

[Updated: More photos, confirmed to be the Nubia Z18s] Could this be Nubia’s dual screen phone?

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 17, 2018

There are a number of dual screen phones in the market all with varying designs. There is the ZTE‘s Axon M, there is Samsung‘s W series, the YotaPhone series, and there is the Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus. Nubia might be joining this list based on these photos that just leaked.

Photos of a phone with a display on each side have been seen on Weibo. They were uploaded on Weibo by Chinese leaker “@Kumamoto Technology” and he said they are of a Nubia phone.

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On one side of the phone is a large display with thin bezels all around which is definitely the main screen. On the back is a smaller display with an 18:9 aspect ratio too but with thick bezels on all sides. The bezel above the second display is home to dual rear cameras a LED flash and some sensors.

READ MORE: Nubia Z18 first sale ends in a flash as it gets sold out in record time!
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Motorola One Power to launch on September 24 in India

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 17, 2018

The Motorola One and Motorola One Power got a low profile launch at IFA a few weeks ago but it appears that is because Motorola is planning a big launch for individual markets. If you reside in India, you should know that the Motorola One Power is coming very soon.

Just a short while ago, the official Motorola India Twitter account tweeted that the Motorola One Power will be unveiled in India on September 24. The tweet even adds that it is a product co-developed with Google.

Yes, it's coming! A co-creation of Motorola + Google, the #motorolaonepower unveils on 24th September! #Areyouready? pic.twitter.com/U5W7Sljdqe

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) September 17, 2018

The Motorola One Power has a 6.2-inch Full HD+ Max Vision display. It has a notch at the top which is home to a 12MP front-facing camera. It is powered by a Snapdragon 636 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

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Nokia 9 launch reportedly delayed to February 2019

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 17, 2018

We have been hearing about the Nokia 9 flagship since late 2017, after the launch of Nokia 8. But HMD Global still haven’t showcased it, and it looks like it will not happen anytime soon. It was initially rumored to be launched at the beginning of 2018, but instead of this device, HMD Global decided to unveil the Nokia 8 Sirocco with Snapdragon 835 from 2017. Sirocco should have been released at the end of 2017, but it was delayed. Now, according to new reports, the announcement for the last quarter of this year has been canceled as well, so the handset will be launched in February 2019 rather than in Fall 2018.

According to the most reliable hypotheses, Nokia 9 will be showcased at MWC 2019 just like its predecessor. Sadly, there is no official confirmation about the launch date, so these remain only speculations. At this point, we just hope that it will not come with the Snapdragon 845 chipset as in February there will already be some 2019 flagships with the most recent Snapdragon 855 SoC which will be announced by Qualcomm soon. Nokia 8 Sirocco did not have a huge success, and we believe that most of the fault has to be attributed to Snapdragon 835 chipset which powered 2017 flagships. According to recently leaked schematics and real photos, this flagship will be the first phone in the world to sport a Penta camera setup with five sensors on the back side.

Read More: Fresh Nokia 9 image leaks to reveal design and huge battery

With five cameras on the rear side, Nokia 9 may integrate each type of camera sensor ever seen on a phone: monochromatic sensor, wide-angle lens, telephoto lens and so on. And obviously, the sensors will be co-engineered with Carl Zeiss. The photo shows the Penta camera setup together with the LED flash in a revolver-like configuration with a sensor in the middle.

Do you think Nokia will once again become the company launching the best camera-phone like the good old times?

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Galaxy J6 Prime will be Samsung’s first phone with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Specs Leaked

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 17, 2018

Samsung is preparing to announce a couple of mid-range phones soon. Among them is the Galaxy J6 Prime (or J6+) and photos of a dummy model along with specs have shown up online.

The Galaxy J6 Prime isn’t a flagship but it will be one Samsung phone to remember thanks to its design, or to be more specific – the position of its fingerprint scanner. Samsung devices have their fingerprint scanners on the front or rear of the phone but the Galaxy J6 Prime will be the first to have the scanner on the side just like some of Sony’s own phones or Meizu’s M6s.

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The photos show the scanner is on the right side of the phone where you will normally find the power button or volume rocker of a lot of phones. The power button is still on the right but is now closer to the top. The volume controls sit on the left.

Experience a cool new way to unlock your world of entertainment. The new Galaxy J with Side Fingerprint Sensor, coming soon. #InfinitelyFun https://t.co/Q8mdAa2gFZ pic.twitter.com/1zprdzQXgh

— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) September 17, 2018

Samsung Mobile India has confirmed that there is indeed a Galaxy J series phone with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner but the tweet doesn’t specify the model. It also confirms the phone will come with an Infinity Display. If you head to the link in the tweet, you will see the upcoming J series phones listed there are the Galaxy J6+/J6 Prime and Galaxy J4+. The website also teases some other features of the devices such as dual rear cameras, AR photos, and “vibrant bold colors”.

The rest of the dummy photos show the Galaxy J6 will have its dual cameras in the middle and vertically arranged. It will also have a 3.5mm audio jack and a MicroUSB port at the bottom.

With respect to its specs, the Galaxy J6 Prime will have a 6-inch HD+ display. The folks at SamMobile said it may be an LCD and not AMOLED panel. Powering the device is a 1.6GHz quad-core processor paired with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage.

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Counterpoint’s Global handset profit share ranking shows Apple as the most profitable brand!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 17, 2018

Just about two months back, the media was buzzing with news that Chinese smartphone giant Huawei had beat Apple to claim the number two spot in terms of market share in China. That, no doubt, was a feat worth celebrating from the standpoint of Huawei. But right now, it is time to separate the wheat from the shaft. Counterpoint has now released its latest research finding on the Global handset profit share for Q2 2018.

The report covers handset profit for the various brands for the month of April to June. Global handset profit is shown to have grown 4% annually in Q2 2018and this is mainly due to Chinese brands, which were aggressive with their flagship offerings. The combined profits from the various Chinese brands crossed US$ 2 billion for the first time, contributing to almost a fifth of the total handset profits.

Apple emerged as the most profitable brand in Q2 2018 with 62% market share. This is more than the cumulative profitability of all the other brands combined, including Samsung. Apple is closely followed by Samsung with a 17% profit share of the market. This is despite Samsung’s position as the number one smartphone vendors in terms of the number of units sold. Samsung’s profit share actually declined by 21% when compared to the same period last year. This is attributed to a weaker than expected sales of the Galaxy S9 series. The rest of the pack is occupied by Chinese brands. Huawei is at the number three spot with 8% market shares, OPPO at number four with a 5% market share. Fellow BBK brand Vivo occupies the fifth spot with a 4% market share. Finally, Xiaomi is in the sixth spot with a 3% share of the market.

Counterpoint estimated that the remaining 1% of the total industry profit was distributed among more than 600+ handset brands. Some of these brands may close shop as the research firm predicted that the smartphone volumes are likely to be flat as consumers are now keeping smartphones for longer. This will have implications for OEMs’ revenue as OEMs are looking to maximize their profits by increasing their average selling price and entering new price tiers.

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OnePlus 6T case images appear to confirm axing of 3.5mm audio jack

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 17, 2018

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has recently confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 6T won’t be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack. This seems to be reason why the company will be announcing Type C Bullets earphones alongside the OnePlus 6T smartphone. Fresh images of OnePlus 6T transparent TPU case also hint that the handset will not be featuring 3.5mm audio jack.

The OnePlus 6 that was unveiled earlier this year features a 3.5mm audio jack on its bottom edge. In the previous week, GizmoChina had shared exclusive images of OnePlus 6T case which had revealed that it won’t be featuring a traditional headphone jack. The fresh photos of the transparent TPU case also show that the bottom side of the phone lacks an audio jack. The bottom edge of the OnePlus 6T seems to feature dual speakers with a USB-C slot in between.

The backside does not feature a cutout for fingerprint reader. The reason behind it is that the OnePlus 6T will be the first OnePlus to arrive with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The cutout for the camera suggests that it will be sporting a vertical dual camera setup like the predecessor phone. Below the camera cutout is a pill-shaped gap for the LED flash.

The right edge of the OnePlus 6T transparent TPU cases has cutouts for Alert Slider and power key. The volume buttons are on the left side of the phone.

Read More: OnePlus to foray into the TV market with the OnePlus TV next year

Recent leaks have suggested that the OnePlus 6T will be equipped with a waterdrop notch screen like the OPPO R17. No information on the specs of the phone have surfaced so far. The major changes arriving on the phone could be inclusion of the smaller notch screen and in-screen fingerprint scanner along with removal of the 3.5mm audio jack. There is a possibility that the OnePlus 6T may carry similar specs as the OP6 phone. Hence, the OP6T is expected to arrive with AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 845, 8 GB of RAM and inbuilt storage of 256 GB. Rumors have it that the OnePlus 6T may go official on Oct. 16.

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New Honor phone with notched HD+ screen and dual cameras seen on TENAA

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 17, 2018

The Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max are the latest phones from Huawei’s sub-brand to sport a notch albeit with different sizes. However, a new TENAA listing has revealed that the manufacturer has yet another phone with a notch launching soon.

The phone was seen on TENAA with model number BKK-TL00 and was certified earlier this month. Sadly, no images were provided.

The Honor BKK-TL00 has a 6.26-inch display which is even smaller than that of the Honor 8X (6.5-inches). It also has a lower resolution – 720 x 1520. This is the same resolution of the Nokia X5 so we can tell it has a notch.

The phone is powered by a 1.8GHz processor octa-core processor we are guessing is the Snapdragon 450 mobile platform. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage but thanks to a MicroSD card slot, you can add up to an additional 256GB of storage.

TENAA says there is a 13MP + 2MP dual camera combo on the back of the phone while an 8MP camera sits within the notch. It also has a fingerprint scanner and packs a 3,900mAh battery.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint rumor roundup: Specifications, features and pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 17, 2018

Xiaomi will be launching the Mi 8 Youth Edition smartphone on Sept. 19 in China. However, almost everything about the smartphone has been revealed in the past few weeks. The Chinese manufacturer has recently shared official renders of the different color variants of the smartphone. Also, the entire specs of the phone have been leaked through its appearance on TENAA, the telecom regulatory body from China. Here is a rumor roundup article for the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition Launch Event

The Mi 8 Youth Edition launch event will be on Sept. 19 at Chengdu in China. Well, the Mi 8 Youth Edition is not the only phone launching on Sept. 19. The Chinese manufacturer has claimed that it will be debuting multiple Mi 8 series devices on the said date. It is very likely that the company may announce the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition phone that may feature the same specs as the Mi 8 phone but may come equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Twilight Gold — Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition – Twilight Gold

Read More: Meizu 16X September 19 launch event confirmed; Will rival with Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition Specs, Features and Pricing

In the previous week, a Xiaomi phone with model number M1808D2TE had surfaced with full specs on TENAA. The smartphone will be arriving with a 6.26-inch IPS LCD screen that offers an aspect ratio of 19:9. The notched display will offer Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The handset measures 156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5mm and weighs 169 grams.

The Snapdragon 710 chipset will be powering the Mi 8 Youth Edition. It will be the second SD710 phone from the company after Mi 8 SE that was unveiled in May this year. The different storage and RAM variants of the smartphone are 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Fantasy Blue — Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition – Fantasy Blue

To attract the youth, the handset will come equipped with AI driven 24-megapixel front-facing camera. At the rear side of the phone will be a pair of horizontally aligned 12-megapixel snapper and a fingerprint reader. It will be loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS and latest version of MIUI. The other features of the smartphone include infrared sensor, microSD card slot and 3,000mAh battery.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 8 Youth Edition will be hitting the Chinese markets in color options like Twilight Gold, Fantasy Blue and Deep Gray. The handset is speculated to carry a starting price of 1,999 Yuan (~$291).

The Mi 8 Youth Edition smartphone is already available for reservations in China. The smartphone is expected to debut in some markets like Singapore as Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite.

xiaomi mi 8 youth deep blue space — Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition – Deep Grey

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition Specs, Features and Pricing

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition is expected to arrive in a swanky Gold color like the recently unveiled iPhones. It may also come in Black color variant. The speculated models of the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition 64 GB storage + 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. There is no information available on the pricing of the phone.

Huami’s Amazfit Health Band 1S with continuous heart rate monitor, ECG sensor launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 17, 2018

Huami has got a towering reputation for releasing smartwatches and fitness tracking bands that are not only affordably priced but are durable and efficient in performing the functions they serve to perform. The Chinese company that shot to limelight with the manufacture of Xiaomi Mi Band series, today held its 2018 product launch conference and the main highlight was the Amazfit Verge smartwatch. That wasn’t the only product the company released as the Amazfit Health Band 1S also made its grand entrance during the launch.

The Amazfit Health Band 1S is a successor to the Amazfit Health Band which was launched in April last year. The new model comes with exactly the same design as its predecessor but the features are upgraded with the addition of a couple of new ones. Despite the improved features, the Amazfit Health Band 1S packs the same 699 yuan ($101) price tag.

The wearable gadget uses a black wristband with a pure black screen to maintain a well-integrated design. The display is a 0.42-inch OLED screen. The design of the wristband includes an anti-lost buckle. The straps is made from skin-friendly, thermoplastic elastomer material.

One of the major features of the first-gen Amazfit Health Band is the built-in ECG sensor which can track data and display it on its own display or on a connected smartphone. Huami disclosed that after the launch of the first-generation health band, the company’s cloud platform collected more than 5 million ECG data, and the symptoms of atrial fibrillation confirmed by doctors exceeded 14,000. On the basis of retaining the classic ECG chip, the Amazfit Band 1S joins Huami’s new generation of high-precision optical sensors, and the accuracy is increased to 98%. At the same time, Huami also upgraded the Band to include the new AI neural network which ensures the band delivers continuous active monitoring rather than a passive one.

Other features on the Huami Health Band 1S includes a PPG photoelectric sensor that monitors the heart rate and sleep pattern. The health band detects variation in heart rate and notifies the wearer promptly. It also features a low energy-Bluetooth 4.0 through which it is paired with a smartphone via an app and the fitness data can then be accessed on the phone. Furthermore, it features an IP67 dust and waterproof certification and is kept on by a 95mAH battery. The battery can be charged from zero to 100% in just 2.5 hours and can last up to 7 days on a full charge. The fitness band is ultra-light, weighing just 10g

The Huami smart band is available from today (September 17) on the three major e-commerce platforms of Jingdong, Tmall and Fighting.

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Huami announces Huangshan No. 1, the world’s first AI-powered wearable chipset

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Jeet

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Sep 17, 2018

Today, at a launch event, along with Amazfit Verge Smartwatch and Amazfit Health Band 1S, Xiaomi-backed Huami also launched Huangshan No. 1 — the world’s first artificial intelligence powered wearable chipset.

The Huangshan No. 1 (MHS001) is the world’s first wearable processor that comes integrated with AI neural network. It features four core artificial intelligence engines — cardiac biometrics engine, ECG, ECG Pro, and Hearth Rhythm Abnormality Monitoring Engine.

It is also claimed to the world’s first RISC-V open source instruction set wearable processor. The company says that the chipset has three characteristics — it’s AI drive, provides lightning performance, and has minimal power consumption.

Huami adds that it also has Always-On functionality and the chipset AI is better than the traditional artificial intelligence. The company also claims that the Huangshan No. 1 is 38 percent more efficient than the Arm Cortex-M4 architecture processor.

It supports real-time movement tracking, real-time biometric identification, real-time warning, among a huge array of functions. The company says that with this AI-powered wearable chipset, the deep learning technology has landed on a smart wearable device for the first time.

While Huami has announced the Huangshan No. 1 Smart Wearable chipset, the wearable devices powered by this chipset will be launched in the first half of 2019.

Samsung Galaxy A powered Snapdragon 845 SoC phone rumored to be in works; Could it be Galaxy A10?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 17, 2018

Samsung is all set to launch a mid-range phone on Oct. 11 that may come equipped with four cameras. It is speculated that this phone could be arriving as Samsung’s new strategy of launching mid-range phones with flagship specifications. One of the recent tweets from a reliable tipster from China has hinted that an upcoming Galaxy A series phone may feature Snapdragon 845 chipset.

The South Korean tech giant has been launching flagship phones under Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series since several years. However, the company now seems to be working on a Galaxy A series with flagship specs. The exact name of the phone is not known now. Few hours ago, it was reported that the upcoming Galaxy A9 Pro could be powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset. This indicates that the Snapdragon 845 powered phone may hit the market as Galaxy A10. There is no information available on the specifications of the mysterious SD845 powered Galaxy A phone.

The suspected Galaxy A10 could be a budget-friendly flagship phone that will be could be arriving to take on the recently announced Apple iPhone Xr. It could be equipped with an 18.5:9 Infinity Display design screen and dual rear cameras. The SD845 SoC could be coupled with 4 GB of RAM and it may feature 64 GB of native storage.

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The same leakster has claimed that the upcoming A series phone with model numbers Galaxy A750F and Galaxy A920F. It is speculated that theses phone could be the upcoming Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy A9 Pro. Both the phones are expected to feature four rear cameras and a single front-facing camera. As far as the quad camera phone arriving on Oct. 11, the tipster claims that it will be the first Galaxy P series phone from Samsung. As of this writing, there is no confirmation on the specs of the Galaxy P.

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Official video advert shows Realme 2 Pro with a water-drop notch and dual rear cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 17, 2018

Last month, Realme launched its second phone – the Realme 2. The phone got a lot of criticism for being a downgrade from the Realme 1 instead of a more powerful successor. The manufacturer decided to surprise us by teasing a “Pro” version of the phone which will launch later this month. With less than two weeks before the announcement, the Realme 2 Pro has surfaced in an official video ad showing off its design.

The video advert actually is sort of a motivational message tied to the Realme brand but the Realme 2 Pro surfaces more than a few times in the video. First, the phone will be coming with a notch like the Realme 2 but the new water-drop style notch like that of the OPPO A7X.

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The Realme 2 Pro will also have dual rear cameras with a bump. There is an LED flash flanking the cameras on the right while a fingerprint scanner sits in the middle. There is also the “realme” branding at the bottom of the phone.

The back of the phone seems to be covered in glass and there is a metal frame around it. We can also make out a 3.5mm audio jack, USB port, and speaker grille at the bottom of the phone. From the video we can tell the phone will come in silver, blue, and black.

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