The AT&T-NETGEAR Nighthawk Mobile Hotspot is the first Snapdragon 855 device

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Oct 29, 2018

The first Snapdragon 855 (or SM8150 as it may be called) powered device is not a mobile phone but a router. The AT&T NETGEAR NightHawk Mobile Hotspot unveiled a few days ago is actually the first commercially available device with Qualcomm’s next-gen flagship.

The NETGEAR NightHawk is a 5G mobile hotspot that was unveiled a few days ago and was used to carry out the world’s first millimeter wave mobile 5G browsing session. Since it has a Snapdragon 855 processor powering it, it means it also has the Snapdragon X50 5G modem. The mobile hotspot will be exclusive to AT&T and will go on sale later this year but a price has not yet been announced.

AT&T will be the first carrier to introduce 5G services in the United States. Their plan is to roll out services in at least 12 cities before the end of the year and bump it to 19 cities early next year.

First 5G devices aren't phones as proven by Verizon/Motorola and Moto Z3 + 5G mod. Qualcomm and its partners will first launch a Netgear 5G Mobile Router with SDM855+SDX50 5G modem coming to AT&T later this year + an HTC 5G (SD835+SDX50 5G device (VRheadset?) later this year

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) August 2, 2018

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Meizu Note 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Lenovo S5 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 29, 2018

While it became hard to find a good smartphone under €100, great devices sold at prices from €100 to €200 increased a lot in the last period. Meizu Note 8, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and Lenovo S5 Pro are currently among the best alternatives on this price range which is, in my opinion, the most affordable one allowing to get a valid and well-balanced phone. Here is a specs comparison between them.

Meizu Note 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Lenovo S5 Pro

	Meizu Note 8	Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro	Lenovo S5 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	153.6 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm	157.9 x 76.4 x 8.2 mm	154.5 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm, 170 grams
DISPLAY	6.0 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, IPS LCD	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 402 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM , 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8 Oreo, Flyme OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, ZUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.0 Dual 20 + 2 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 20 MP f/1.8 and f/2.6 Dual 20 + 8 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	3600 mAh, Fast charging with mCharge	4000 mAh	3500 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

There is not really a device which is more beautiful or has a way better build quality than each other in this trio. Lenovo S5 Pro has definitely the most original aesthetics, but it is all about tastes. All of these devices feature a full metal unibody design just like most of the lower-midrange phones released in the market in the last 2-3 years. So, nothing surprising but nothing disappointing at the same time.

Display

There are no important differences between the displays of these handsets as well. If you like to have the thinnest bezels, then you should choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro or Lenovo S5 Pro, while if you hate notches, you should choose Meizu Note 8. All of them are IPS panel with the same resolution and a similar screen size.

Specs & Software

Under the hood, these devices feature similar components as well. As Meizu Note 8 packs a Snapdragon 632 and its opponents boast a more powerful Snapdragon 636, you should go for the Redmi Note 6 Pro or Lenovo S5 Pro if you care about having the best performance. All the software sides of these handsets are highly customized, with the user interfaces Flyme OS, MIUI and ZUI, respectively.

Camera

The most satisfying camera department belongs to the Lenovo S5 Pro. It has a total of four cameras: two on the front and two on the back. The rear cameras have a bright aperture, high resolutions and they also support 2x optical zoom. Further, there is a dual front camera with amazing performances when there is light, which can also capture depth information.

Battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is the champion of battery life as it packs a 4000 mAh battery which can achieve up to 2 days of usage on a single charge. The battery is supported by a wonderful optimization which makes it last even longer. However, it does not charge so fastly, so if you want a phone that charges rapidly you should choose Meizu Note 8.

Price

You can find all of these devices with a price tag of about €200/$227, which is a very affordable price for handsets like these. Given its better camera department and its stereo speakers, for me, Lenovo S5 Pro is the winner of the comparison. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro takes the second place with its big and long lasting battery.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro with 6.26-inch 19:9 display and SD 636 SoC goes official in Thailand

Meizu Note 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Lenovo S5 Pro: PROs and CONS

Meizu Note 8

PROs

Good camera
Affordable price
Nice design

CONS

No micro SD

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

PROs

Good hardware
Nice selfie cameras
Big battery
Affordable

CONS

Same old design

Lenovo Z5

PROs

Original design
Good hardware
Very nice cameras
Stereo speakers

CONS

Nothing particular

Meizu explains why it won’t release a 5G phone alongside other big names next year

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 29, 2018

Recently, U.S-based chipmaker Qualcomm announced during its 4G/5G summit, a list of OEMs that were described as committed partners for 5G rollout next year. The list contains popular brands such as ASUS, Xiaomi, OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo, HMD, HTC, Sony, Sharp, LG and Motorola. Others include Fujitsu, computer networking firm Netgear, wireless communications equipment maker Sierra and a couple of names that don’t sound familiar as far as mobile phones are concerned. One name that was conspicuously missing is innovative Chinese brand Meizu.

Meizu has been very vibrant in releasing smartphones with eye-catching design since the return of founder and current president Huang Zhang. A fan posed the question as to why the company isn’t among those who are expected to release a 5G-enabled phone in 2019. Mr Zhang’s response did confirm that Meizu isn’t going to release a 5G phone next year. The CEO clarified that the first wave of 5G infrastructure will be on trial basis. He also promised that the company will definitely launch a 5G mobile phone at the appropriate stage.

Qualcomm says its Snapdragon X50 modem will power the 5G technology on phone. The company is also working closely with telecommunication equipment manufacturers like Fujitsu, and several carriers in order to get the infrastructure running as early as possible. Widespread and efficient 5G connectivity is not likely going to be achievable next year. So, 5G phones next year may just be a marketing gimmick.

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OnePlus sends out invite for OnePlus 6T China launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 29, 2018

The OnePlus 6T will be unveiled today in a few hours in New York. It will then be announced in India tomorrow. If you reside in China, OnePlus has sent out invites for an event on the 5th of November and the invites clearly state the event is for the OnePlus 6T launch.

The OnePlus 6T will be the second flagship phone from the Chinese manufacturer this year. OnePlus began the tradition of launching two flagships per year in 2016. The first in this line of second flagships is the OnePlus 3T and it was followed by the OnePlus 5T released last year.

According to those who have received the invite to the event, OnePlus may also announce some other products alongside the phone. We already know it will launch a new backpack but China may be getting more than just that.

The OnePlus 6T will be powered by the same chipset as the OnePlus 6 which is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor but that’s sort of where the similarities end. The new phone will have a new display design with a much smaller notch. It will also have an under-display fingerprint scanner and ditch the 3.5mm audio jack.

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UMIDIGI Uwatch offically announced with 1.33-inch circular display, available for $25.99!

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 29, 2018

UMIDIGI has finally pulled off the wraps from its latest Uwatch smartwatch after several leaks. It carries 1.33-inch circular display with a full metal unibody design. The new elegant yet fashionable UMIDIGI Uwatch features 2.5 D curved tempered glass providing better viewing angles. Users can even set DIY wallpaper function. The stylish and sleek watch is well designed to connect with the devices quickly. Mainly, UMIDIGI has crafted the masterpiece for budget devices, and users can connect it with any entry-level smartphone.

UMIDIGI Uwatch hosts traditional classic circular design with a Nordic 52832 chipset on board. The chipset is known for its high performance and efficiency. It can smoothly perform day to day operations with ease and can revive longer on a single charge than other smartwatches in the same range. It carries a durable yet classic strap collection which is built with reliable materials. It is scratch proof and waterproof smartwatch.

UMIDIGI has crafted its software with various outstanding features such as step counter, calorie count, sleep monitor, call management and more importantly customized wallpaper support. Users can upload a favorite photo from the phone to set it as a watch face via a dedicated “Da Fit” App. It acts as your daily assistant which can show your essential messages, weather forecast, heart rate, step counter, goal reminder, timer, set the alarm, etc.

In a single charge of 180 mAh battery, it can survive for 7-10 days. It takes at least 3 hours to get fully charged.

Read More: UMIDIGI A3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A: Which budget smartphone is better? (video)

The new watch is available for presale via Aliexpress at the discounted priced of $24.99. UMIDIGI will give $5 discount against the actual price of $29.99. Users can avail the discount from November 11 to November 15. Even, UMIDIGI is giving away 60 Uwatches for free, but you need to enter the giveaway and have to perform a few tasks. Interested users can head over to Aliexpress from Oct. 29th – Nov. 2nd, Nov.5 – Nov.9(only on working days) at 10:00 and 15:00 GMT-8 time zone to win it.

Nubia Red Magic 2 teased with DTS 7.1 + 3D sound, Snapdragon 845 onboard!

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 29, 2018

Nubia is readying for the launch of its second edition gaming smartphone, Red Magic 2. The latest Nubian gaming smartphone will carry Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC (confirmed) onboard with some other outstanding features. Today, some new information has surfaced via new teasers on Weibo. Along with the high-end display and chipset, Red Magic 2 will also carry DTS (Digital Theater System) 7.1 system for unmatchable sound along with 3D surround. To make your gaming experience more immersive, Nubia has added an excellent sound system on it.

It is always believed that sound adds another dimension to the video, but DTS 7.1 makes it to another level. It removes unnecessary data from sound and outputs high fidelity sound. Its 7.1 channel will further enhance the audio by providing higher speeds with the cutting edge surround technology. So, are you ready to get all new experience with the dedicated DTS 7.1 and 3D sound?

It appears like the launch date is nearing as Red Magic is teasing its extraordinary features on daily basis. In another teaser, Red Magic Weibo handle has confirmed the presence of Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Soc on board.

Further, it carries dual cooling systems (Air + Liquid) which will resist it from heating while continuously playing games. Nubia is bringing its new gaming smartphone with a 10GB of RAM, 4D shock features and customized LED light design. There are various advancements that Red Magic 2 will host to lure buyers. There will be shoulder buttons to facilitate game boost feature while playing games.

It is speculated to be coming our way on October 31st at a dedicated launch event, though it has not been confirmed officially. It is expected to be available for the starting price of 3099 Yuan( ~$445) for 8GB RAM version.

Read More: First live photo of the Nubia Red Magic 2 show shoulder buttons

Additionally, its predecessor, Nubia Red Magic packs a 6.0-inch display with the resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels having 8GB of RAM and 128 GB storage. It is packed with a 24-megapixel sensor on the rear while 8-megapixel shooter is set on the front side. Unlike the new version, it supports only the air convection cooling system.

Well, How many of you are waiting for the Nubia Red Magic 2 gaming smartphone?

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Nubia Red Magic gaming smartphone to launch in India next month for under Rs. 30,000 ($409)

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Jeet

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Oct 29, 2018

While there are rumours related to the ZTE‘s Nubia brand gearing up to launch the Nubia Red Magic 2 gaming smartphone, the company is reportedly all set to launch the Red Magic smartphone in India next month, after Diwali.

The report also reveals that the smartphone will be priced under Rs. 30,000 (approximately $409). With such pricing, it’ll compete against the flagship phones from the likes of OnePlus and Honor which are in the same price segment. This is line with our previous reported related to the Nubia Red Magic’s launch in India.

The Nubia Red Magic is made out of aluminum and is ergonomically designed for extended gameplay. It uses advanced thermal modeling techniques and is claimed to be the first smartphone to use an all-new air convection cooling system which is designed to dissipate heat effectively across its diamond-cut design without compromising on performance.

To make it stand out from the competition, the phone is branded with a distinctive RGB LED strip. The smartphone features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with an edge-to-edge 2.5D NEG T2X-1 screen, 18:9 aspect ratio and 1500:1 contrast ratio. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 835 processor.

The processor is coupled Adreno 540 GPU, along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB dual-channel flash memory. The Nubia Red Magic comes with a GameBoost mode, which frees up memory-intensive resources and delivers higher frame rates.

For photography, there’s a 24-megapixel Samsung 5K2X7SX rear camera sensor with 0.9μm pixel size, f/1.7 aperture and supports 4K video recording at 30fps and slow-motion 720p video recording at 120fps. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel SK Hynix HI-846 sensor with 1.12μm pixel size and f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, MIMO 2×2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS and GLONASS. It comes with DTS Technology and Smart Amplifier system for an immersive sound experience. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 3,800mAh battery which can provide up to 7 hours of gameplay on a single charge.

Read More: Nubia Red Magic 2 gaming phone officially teased featuring dual cooling systems (Air + Liquid)

Meanwhile, the company has been teasing the launch of the Nubia Red Magic successor, which is likely to be named Nubia Red Magic 2. The phone is expected to come with 10GB of RAM, Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor, and dual cooling system based on liquid and air.

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First live photo of the Nubia Red Magic 2 show shoulder buttons

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 29, 2018

The Nubia Red Magic 2 is coming and apart from having a more powerful processor, it will pack some other interesting features. While we wait for Nubia to announce a release date, a live photo of the phone has surfaced on the web, giving us our first look at the gaming phone.

The Nubia Red Magic 2 in the image is the red variant. We expect it to come in other colors like the original. Although the image shows just the right side of the phone, there are enough details to make out of it.

The Red Magic 2 has antenna lines like the original and it is the same U-design. The right side is still home to the volume rocker and power button but also houses two shoulder buttons. They don’t appear to be clickable – so they are likely pressure-sensitive. Since the right side of the phone now houses the shoulder buttons, the textured GameBoost button is no longer there. Our guess is that it has been moved to the left.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ tipped to offer 93.4% screen, bigger battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 29, 2018

The rumor mill is now actively spilling information on the Samsung Galaxy S10 series that is expected to go official in the first quarter of 2019. Fresh information reveals that the screen-to-body ratio of the Galaxy S10+ will be very close to the OPPO Find X and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 and it will be packed with a large-sized battery.

According to All About Samsung, the South Korean company is working in three variants of the Galaxy S10. Two of the them will be premium models featuring dual edge curved displays whereas the third model will be equipped with a flat screen.

It is speculated that the one of the premium S10 models will carry S10+ moniker. This phone is expected to deliver a screen-to-body ratio of 93.4 percent which is quite close to 93.8 percent screen space offered by OPPO Find X. At the launch event of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3, the company claimed that it offers a screen-to-body ratio of 93.4 percent. Recent leaks have suggested that both the premium versions of the Galaxy S10 would be equipped with an ultrasonic under display fingerprint reader.

Based on the release regions, the Galaxy S10 series could be powered by Snapdragon 8150 or Exynos 9820 chipset. The Galaxy S10+ is expected to arrive with a larger battery of 4,000mAh capacity.

It is speculated that the Galaxy S10 series may not feature 3.5mm audio jack. A recent leak has revealed that the Galaxy S10 trio will be arriving in six color options such as black, grey, blue, red, green and yellow. The Samsung Galaxy S10 series is speculated to go official at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in February in the coming year. The South Korean tech giant is also expected to release a 5G version of the Galaxy S10+ smartphone. It could be one of the first phones to feature 12 GB of RAM.

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Honor WaterPlay 8 Tablet with dual cameras & water-resistance will launch on October 31

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 29, 2018

Honor has an event scheduled for October 31 where it will announce its latest flagship phone – the Magic 2. In the last week or thereabouts, it has become public knowledge that the Chinese smartphone maker will be launching other products alongside the phone. Up until yesterday, we knew it would launch the Honor Watch and the Honor FlyPods wireless earbuds. Today, it announced we would also get a new tablet – the Honor WaterPlay 8.

The Honor WaterPlay 8 is a smaller version of the Honor WaterPlay tablet announced last year at the Honor 7X launch. Unlike last year’s model that has a 10-inch screen, the new version will have an 8-inch display. However, that isn’t the only difference.

The poster for the launch reveals the Honor WaterPlay 8 will also have dual rear cameras – a feature we don’t see that often on tablets. It will also be waterproof like the 10-inch version. Sadly, we don’t know what the internal specs are but expect it to have a smaller battery.

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Honor Magic 2 AnTuTu listing reveal unimpressive benchmarking score and key specs

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 29, 2018

The Honor Magic 2 has been recently spotted on Geekbench benchmarking platform and now it has also appeared on AnTuTu. The AnTuTu listing of the Magic 2 has revealed its key specs. However, what’s surprising about the listing is that even though it shares the same specs as the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, it has recorded a lower benchmarking score on AnTuTu.

An Honor phone with model number TNY-AL00 has appeared on AnTuTu. The appearance of the same model number on TENAA has revealed that it is the Honor Magic 2 smartphone that is slated to go official on Oct. 31. The Huawei TNY-AL00 model has been also benchmarked by Geekbench.

The Honor Magic 2 AnTuTu listing reveals that it features Full HD+ resolution supporting display and it is fueled by Kirin 980 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB and it is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. The handset has recorded an average benchmarking score 248,368 on AnTuTu. In comparison, the Mate 20 Pro that includes the same specs and QHD+ resolution display salvaged a marvelous score of 307k on the benchmarking platform. The Magic 2’s AnTuTu score is also lower than the recent Snapdragon 845 driven smartphones that have made it to the top 10 listing of best performance Android phones in September 2018.

Multiple listings of Honor Magic 2 have been spotted on Geekbench. One of the listing shows the smartphone scoring more than 10,000 points in the multi-core test. Then, what could be the reason behind Magic 2 fetching lower AnTuTu scores than the Huawei Mate 20 Pro that is packed with similar specs? The Mate 20 Pro AnTuTu listing was shared after its launch which suggests that its 307k benchmarking score could belong to its final production unit. The Magic 2 is slated to go official on Oct. 31. This indicates that the Magic 2 handset that has been benchmarked on AnTuTu could be its unoptimized pre-production unit.

AnTuTu’s Weibo account also states that the Honor Magic 2 could be available in variants like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Through TENAA it has been revealed the phone’s highest configuration variant will feature 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Other features of the smartphone include in-display fingerprint scanner, a pair of TOF sensors 3D facial scanning, 16-megapixel front camera, 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel + 16-meagpixel triple rear cameras, superfast charging and 3,400mAh battery. The Honor Magic 2 will be sporting a manual slider design and it is expected to arrive in Black, Silver, Blue and Red color variants.

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Pre-Order Newwear Q13 ECG+PPG Smart Watch For Only $19.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 29, 2018

Keeping a track of your health and various sports activities would normally prove to be a backbreaking task. However, the market is brimming with all sorts of fitness bands and smartwatches that take care of this arduous task.

On the downside, a feature-rich smartwatch would set you back a pretty penny. But if you’ve been waiting with bated breath for smartwatch prices to drop, we got good news for you.

The Newwear Q13 sports an easily readable 1.3 inch IPS screen bearing a 240×240 pixels resolution. This eye-catching display is further augmented with an equally appealing leather strap that’s 260mm long and 22mm wide.

Aside from sporting a striking appearance, the Newwear Q13 smartwatch is loaded with an impressive array of features. The watch boasts an IP67 waterproof and dustproof design to ensure you can wear it while swimming, washing hand and even in rain without worrying about inflicting any sort of damage to it.
Moreover, it comes with a heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, and a sleep monitor. The Q13 also support multi-sports modes like walking, running, climbing, swimming, football, ping-pong, basketball, and badminton.

As if that weren’t enough, the Newwear Q13 smartwatch lets you reject an incoming call and receive notifications for missed calls and messages. It also has a pedometer that counts each step you take with the help of motion detection.

The Q13 runs on Android 4.4 (or above), iOS 8.0 (or above) OS and is backed by a 230mAh battery that delivers a standby time of about 30 days, and using time of about 6 days. It features a magnetic charging and can be fully charged in 2.5 hours.

If the Newwear Q13 ECG+PPG smartwatch has stirred your interest, you can head straight to this link in order to check out the rest of its specification. The watch is currently up for pre-order bearing a dropped price of just $19.99 on Banggood.

This noteworthy 67% discount will only be valid for the first 100 pieces, while the next 500 pieces will sell for $29.99. The remaining 1000 pieces will set you back $36.99. The Q13 is available in three stunning color versions.

You can follow this link to check out the promotion page and get a chance to win a free order since Banggood will be giving free order every day by randomly selecting 5 people from the ordering customers. These lucky customers will receive the Newwear Q13 smartwatch for free.

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Samsung is regaining lost ground in China with new market strategy

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 29, 2018

Samsung has recently lost its number uno position to Xiaomi in India. However, recent reports have revealed that the South Korean tech giant is working on a strategy to dethrone Xiaomi in the country. In China too, Samsung is now aggressively employing its new strategy of targeting the mid-range smartphone market to regain its lost glory. In Q4 2017, it was ousted to 12^th position in terms of smartphone market share in China. However, a fresh report reveals that its new strategy has allowed the company to reenter the top 10 list.

One of the reasons why the company lost its market share was that it continued to sell high-end phones with hefty price tags whereas Chinese counterparts started selling flagship phones with cheaper pricing. The Galaxy Note 9 that arrived in China with a starting price of 6,999 Yuan (~$1,006) was met with lukewarm response soon after its launch. Also, Chinese smartphone OEMs also began offering flagship features on mid-range smartphones.

The South Korean company has recently launched the quad camera Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s with respective starting price of 3,499 Yuan (~$503) and 1,799 Yuan (~$259). The budget-friendly Galaxy A6s is reportedly receiving better market response in China. In additional to selling high-end phones, Samsung is now focusing more on the mid-range and low-end market in China. Also, the company is now selling phones customized for the Chinese market.

Read More: Huawei tackles Apple and Samsung in a cheeky tweet, says it would “never” slow down phones

According to Sino, Samsung sold 1.23 million units in China in Q3 2018. In Q1 2018, the company’s market share declined to 0.8 percent, but in Q3 it has moved has increased to 1.1 percent. This has allowed the South Korean company to move to 9^th position in China. The lack of Samsung phones in the mid-range market allowed Chinese brands like Huawei, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi to gain market share quickly.

Will Samsung be able to rank among the top five brands in China soon? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Huawei sold Mate 20 series phones worth 100 million in just 8 seconds

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Jeet

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Oct 29, 2018

Huawei recently launched its flagship Mate 20 series of smartphones. The series includes Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, and Mate 20 RS Porsche Design.

The official launch of the Mate 20 series in China was held on 26th October and went on sale on the same day. Now, the company has announced that it managed to sell the Mate 20 series phones worth 100 million in just eight seconds.

In the peak moment of the Mate 20 series sale, the traffic on the Huawei Mall website reached around seven million users in just 10 seconds, a record high for the company. The Chinese company also said in order to manage such high amount of traffic, Huawei Cloud utilised its second-level elastic scalability to expand resources in such a short period of time.

In addition to this, the company also recommended accessories to the users with the help of Huawei EI Smart Recommendation service, which users artificial intelligence and big data technology. This also helped the company increase the conversion rate on its platform.

Besides Huawei Mall, the Mate 20 series devices were also available for purchase through third-party e-commerce platforms. Data provided by Suning Tesco reveals that majority of the purchase for the Mate 20 series were from males, which accounted for 78.8 percent while females accounted for 21.2 percent. 46.7 percent of the buyers were aged between 26-35 years while the buyers aged 36-45 years old accounted for 23.14 percent.

The Huawei Mate 20 costs 3,999 Yuan (approximately $576) for the 6GB + 64GB model while the 6GB + 128GB model is priced at 4,499 Yuan (approximately $648). The Mate 20 Pro costs 5,399 Yuan for the 6GB + 128GB model and goes up to 6,799 Yuan (approximately $979) for the top-end 8GB + 256GB model.

Read More: Xiaomi and Huawei CEOs argue over whose flagship phones have the best camera specs

On the other hand, the Mate 20 X 6GB + 128GB model is priced at 4,999 Yuan (approx. $720) while the 8GB RAM model with 256GB storage costs 5,999 Yuan (approximately $864). The Mate 20 RS Porsche Edition will go on sale from 10th November.

Huawei Honor Magic 2 Geekbench listing appears ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 29, 2018

On Oct. 31, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor will be taking off covers from the Honor Magic 2 flagship smartphone. Its variants for China with model numbers such as TNY-AL00 and TNY-TL00 were recently approved by TENAA. Today, the model number TNY-AL00 has appeared with key specifications on Geekbench.

According to the Geekbench listing of Honor Magic 2, it features an octa-core processor that has a base frequency of 1.8 GHz. Even though the name of the processor is not clearly mentioned on its TENAA listing, the company has already confirmed that it is fueled by Kirin 980 chipset.

The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. It will be the first Honor phone to arrive with Android 9 Pie OS preinstalled. In single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the Honor TNY-AL00 has respectively scored 33160 and 9534. The beasty performance of the Kirin 980 is quite evident through Magic 2’s Geekbench scores.

The TENAA listing of the smartphone has revealed that its 6 GB RAM edition will be equipped with 128 GB of inbuilt storage. On the other side, the 8 GB RAM variant of the phone that has been spotted on Geekbench will be featuring 256 GB of native storage.

The Magic 2 phone will be featuring a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The handset sports a manual slider design similar to the recently announced Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 smartphone. It measures 157.32 x 75.13 x 8.3mm and weighs 209 grams. It is packed with a 3,400mh battery.

For photography, the Honor Magic 2 includes 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel rear-mounted triple camera unit. A 16-megapixel front-facing coupled with two TOF sensors are available on the slider of the smartphone.

Also Read: Honor FlyPods wireless earbuds will launch October 31

The Honor Magic 2 includes advanced features such as 3D face scanner, in-display fingerprint reader and superfast charging. Recent leaks have revealed that the smartphone will be arriving in Black, Blue, Red and Silver variants. As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the Honor Magic 2.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 WiFi Tablet For Just $187.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 29, 2018

The market is brimming with top-branded tablets that boast an impressive array of features and top-end specs. On the downside, users usually have a hard time holding these devices.

The Mi Pad 4 is a feature-laden tablet that you might want to take a look at, especially if you find other tablets uncomfortable to hold for long periods. Designed exclusively to enable one-handed operation, this Xiaomi-branded tablet offers larger screen ration despite its smaller body.

In fact, the Mi Pad 4’s 16:10 golden ratio FHD screen is a considerable 9.4% smaller than its predecessor. It sports an eye-catching 8.0 inches display and its aspect ratio has been increased by 6 percent. More importantly, it is relatively comfortable and easy-to-hold in one hand.

As far as the price tag it carries is concerned, the Mi Pad 4 usually sells for $273.99 on online and offline shops, but you can now buy it a reduced price of just $199.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 27% drop in the tablet’s original asking price.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GKB104T to save an extra $52 at the time of checking out. In other words, the aforesaid coupon can help you bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $187.99 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

The Mi Pad 4 is quite an irresistible tablet at this price, given that it packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Octa Core, 2.2GHz processor along with an equally competent Adreno 512 (Max Frequency 650MHz) GPU, under the hood. It comes with 3GB of RAM and offers 32GB of internal storage for your entertainment data.

On the photography front, it houses a 13.0MP HD dual-camera setup on the back and a 5.0MP front shooter for self-portraits and face-to-face video chatting. It runs on MIUI9-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a 6000mAh high-density battery.

You can head straight to this link to check out the rest of the specification and avail the discount. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Get 27% Off On Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 WiFi Tablet

Microsoft earns 2nd-most valuable US firm position, overtakes Amazon

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 29, 2018

In the US, Microsoft has surpassed the shopping giant, Amazon to attain the 2nd position of most valuable US firm. Last week, Microsoft capitalization hit $821 billion against the $801.3 billion of Amazon. The surge of the Microsoft is not sudden. It has happened due to a 20% decline in the Amazon share price amid the lower 3rd quarter earnings and due to a few other reasons. Moreover, Microsoft has rallied 13% since May 1st from a share price of $95 to $106.96.

Microsoft has attained the new position after it went public with the better 3rd quarter results. It has led Microsoft to get a significant rise to hit the second position as the most valuable firm in the US. While, the Cupertino giant, Apple is still on the top with the valuation of more than a one trillion dollars. Apple has risen 4.4% after hitting a trillion mark while Amazon witnessed a decline of 20%. Overall, Amazon is no more in the trillion club and even though it has slipped from the second most valuable US company position.

Microsoft has been valued for $821 billion which is higher than then Amazon’s current valuation of $801.3 billion. Amazon is still on the surge as it has gained 40% more than that of Microsoft’s 25% than last year.

Due to a solid performance by Microsoft in the last quarter, investors were happy. It increased the demand for the Microsoft’s shares which led to an ultimate increase in share price and the valuation of the software giant. Moreover, Microsoft needs to rise at 22% to hit the one trillion dollar club with the share price of $130.

Read More: Amazon launches four new Echo products dubbed Echo Dot, Show, Plus and Auto

It’s a good sign for Microsoft as many analysts were speculating lower earnings in the last quarter, but the software giant has cruised overall past expectations. It performed well in areas of gaming, cloud, and surface hardware divisions.

Let’s wait and watch as the positions are not fixed in nature, they are dynamic and keeps on changing.

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Get Great Discounts On Xiaomi Mi Gaming And Mi Notebook Pro Laptops On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 29, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting for high-end laptop prices to drop, now’s the time.

Xiaomi is offering two of its well-received laptops – the Mi Gaming laptop and the Notebook Pro at heavily discounted prices in collaboration with GeekBuying. Moreover, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process.

Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop

Avid gamer, rejoice! Equipped with the Intel Core i7-7700HQ, Quad Core, 3.8GHz max processor, the Mi Gaming laptop delivers enough power to enable multitasking and fuel popular games and movies. It comes with 6GB of DDR5 RAM to decode videos effortlessly.

While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a high-end laptop, the Mi Gaming laptop will set you back just $1459.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 29% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $2049.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GKB103T to get an extra $370.08 off at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring your already reduced grand total further down to only $1399.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

You can visit this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount, which will only be valid for 1 day.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro

Ideal for those living on a tight budget, the Mi Notebook Pro supports fingerprint identification. Despite carrying a modest price tag, it sports a 15.6-inch FHD display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and houses a 1.0MP front camera that supports 720p Live video-chat.

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the Mi Notebook Pro without breaking the bank, now’s the time. The coveted laptop from Xiaomi has now gone up for sale bearing a reduced price sticker of $1075.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 33% drop in the device’s retail price of $1595.99.
But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GKB102T to reduce your grand total to just $1055.99. In other words, the above-mentioned coupon helps you save an extra $344 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

Regrettably, this discount will only be valid for 1 day. You can head straight to this link and avail the discount before the promo wraps up.

Get 29% Off On Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop Get 33% Off On Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro

Buy CUBOT King Kong 3 4G Phablet For Only $69.99 On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 29, 2018

If you’re an adventure junky looking for a budget-friendly mobile device that you can carry during your adventurous outdoor activities, you might want to take a look at the CUBOT King Kong 3 phablet.

Touted as ‘the new benchmark of the rugged phone industry,’ the King Kong 3 quite an irresistible phablet that you can now buy at a lowered price on GearBest. While this sturdy, yet feature-laden device would normally set you back a pretty penny on online or offline shops, you can now buy it for just $159.99 on the popular Chinese online store.

This is a noteworthy 39% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $219.99. If you’re living on a tight budget and wondering if there’s a way to get an additional discount, we got great news for you.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GBMPK to get an extra 50% off during the checkout process. Moreover, the first 5 lucky buyers will be able to get their hands on the King Kong 3 phablet at an unbeatable price of just $69.99. This price will be valid daily at 9:00 UTC until November 4th.
As a phablet, the King Kong 3 sports a 5.5-inch HD+ big display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. With an eye-catching 18:9 full screen, the device is designed to fit comfortably in your hand.

It is powered by an MTK6763T ( Helio P23 ) Octa Core 2.5GHz processor and comes with 4GB of RAM for an unparalleled performance when it comes to running multiple apps, playing games etc. The phablet offers a hearty 64GB of onboard storage so that you can save various apps without running out of storage space.

On the photography front, the King Kong 3 houses a 13.0MP (SW 16.0MP)+2.0MP dual-camera setup on the back and an 8.0MP (SW 13.0MP) front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a robust 6000mAh battery.

You can follow this link to check out the promotion page and receive the discount. With 289 pieces remaining, the promo is slated to end in just 6 days.

Get 39% Off On CUBOT King Kong 3 4G Phablet

Microsoft’s dual-display smartphone was almost done in 2015, cites sources

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 29, 2018

In a new claim, a recent leak suggests that Microsoft was way ahead of other manufacturers as they created a dual display device in 2015. Well, Microsoft has not said anything official, but via a new leak, it appears the Redmond giant has created a dual display device. Both the displays were joined together with a screen cover which acted as a bridge between the displays. Microsoft designed it back in 2015 but could not make it to the public during the launch of Lumia 950Xl.

Though, it appeared entirely different from Andromedia concept with a more significant gap between both the displays. It was created to end the limitations of primitive smartphones and to bring multitasking, more room for entertainment, etc. Microsoft wanted it to be a more productive device for its users. It was a practical solution for the problems that users were facing in those days.

In the official statement, Microsoft research said, “We describe a concept smartphone Display Cover, a secondary screen designed to improve productivity and convenience. Motivated by user research highlighting some of the limitations of current smartphones, the aim of this concept was to explore a practical solution which allows users to be more productive.”

Read More: Microsoft foldable Surface phone patent hints at single flexible screen rather than different panels

Well, now other manufacturers have started developing flexible displays to brings such devices in the market by next year. Now, it doesn’t appear to be a practical solution as mobile development is now on a different level than 2015. Most of the device makers are keen to launch their 5G enabled flexible display devices. Even, Samsung, LG and Huawei have already started working on them and soon we will have these flexible devices in our hands.

What are your views on the whole scenario? Do you want Microsoft to restart the development on this device? Share your essential opinions via comments below.

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