BlackBerry Evolve, Evolve X go official with 18:9 displays, dual cameras and big batteries

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Aug 2, 2018

Geared with the best of the well-received Mavic series, the Mavic Air has been designed to go to mind-boggling places. With top-notch flight performance and a broad range of capabilities, this portable and foldable drone strikes a perfect balance between awe-inspiring engineering and an eye-catching design.

The feature-laden drone comes with a 32MP sphere panoramas, 3-axis gimbal, 4K camera and 3-dimensional environment sensing. Apart from a 21-minute max flight time, the Mavic Air also includes smart capture feature.

Drone enthusiasts who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the coveted DJI Mavic Air RC drone are in for a treat. GearBest is currently giving a noteworthy 24% off on the powerful drone’s original asking price.

You’d normally end up spending a fortune on a high-end drone that possesses awe-inspiring features. But much to the delight of tech buffs who are on a tight budget, the Chinese online store is selling the power-packed Mavic Air RC drone at a heavily reduced price of just $799.

This is a considerable reduction in the drone’s steep retail price and it will be valid for white as well as its black color version. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the big discount, all you need to do is head straight to this link.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the aforesaid Flash Sale price will be valid only for the remaining 30 pieces. The promotion sale, on the other hand, was slated to end in just 1 day at the time of writing.

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Meizu X8 listed on JD.com with Mi logo!

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Aug 2, 2018

Chinese e-commerce giant Jingdong today released the Meizu X8 pre-sale test page with an unrealistic price tag of 6666 yuan. The price tag isn’t much of a surprise as it only shows the price tag is yet to be pegged. The most interesting aspect of the listing is the presence of the Mi logo on the veiled image depicting the X8.

This is likely an error by Jingdong and nothing more but it readily brings to mind the claim by Meizu CEO Jack Wong that the Meizu X8 would be way better than the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE. The X8 is expected to pack a Snapdragon 710 chipset just like the Mi 8SE. He left off without elaborating on the claim. That perhaps has nothing to do with the Mi logo on the product page. By the way, the page has since been removed.

The Meizu X8 joins the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus which were earlier listed for 9999 yuan. Despite the prices of the models not been revealed, the listing seems to suggest that the Meizu X8 will have a price that is two-thirds that of the flagship Meizu 16 and 16 Plus.

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Huawei Mate 20 Lite images leaked as its appears as Maimang 7 on TENAA

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Aug 2, 2018

Last year, Huawei had launched Maimang 6 smartphone. The very same phone was made available as Mate 10 Lite in European markets. The Mate 10 Lite / Maimang 6 was launched ahead of the Mate 10 series that was unveiled in October 2017. Today, the Maimang 7 has appeared on TENAA with its images. However, the TENAA listing of the smartphone is yet to be populated with its entire specifications. It is very likely that the Maimang 7 will be arriving in the European markets as Mate 20 Lite. Now that the handset has appeared on the website of the Chinese telecom regulatory body, there is a possibility that the company may launch the Maimang 7 soon in China.

A new Huawei phone that has a model number of SNE-AL00 has appeared on TENAA. It was recently revealed that model numbers such as SNE-AL00, SN-AL00B, SNE-LX1, SNE-LX2, SNE-LX3 and SNE-TL00 all belong to the upcoming Mate 20 Lite. As mentioned above, the SNE-AL00 could be landing in China as Maimang 7.

The front image of the smartphone does not clearly reveal whether the Maimang 7 will be featuring a notched display or not. However, the handset seems to be fitted with dual front cameras. The layout of the camera sensors suggest that the Maimang 7 may feature a notched display. If the Mate 20 Lite arrives with a notched screen, there is a possibility that the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro may feature the same kind of display.

A recent report has claimed that because of the presence of 3D structured light module, the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro could be equipped with notched screens. The rear side of the Maimang 7 which seems to be made out of glass features a vertically arranged dual camera system. Below it is a fingerprint scanner. There is a Maimang logo at the bottom portion on the back panel which confirms the identity of the smartphone. The appearance of the rear panel of Maimang 6 is similar to Mate 10 Porsche Design smartphone.

The Kirin 659 had powered the Maimang 6. Hence, it is very likely that the Kirin 710 may power the Maimang 7. Like the Mate 20 and Mate 20 series, it may also run on EMIU 9 based Android 9.0 P. Last year, the Maimang was released on Sept. 22 in China. Hence, there is a possibility that the company may announce the Maimang 7 by the end of this month or early September.

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Meizu 16 sale on August 20? Too late!

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Aug 2, 2018

Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus smartphones will go official on Aug. 8. Previous release pattern of the company suggests that these smartphones should be available for buying one week after its launch. However, the JD listing of the smartphone suggests that the Meizu 16 will be hitting the market a bit late.

The Meizu 16 is now listed on JD for reservations. The listing reveals that it will be available for buying from Aug. 20 at 00:00 AM (local time) in China. The sale time is much later than expected. Meizu is yet to confirm on the release date for Meizu 16. Probably, it will be confirmed through the next week’s launch event.

The Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus will be coming with 6-inch and 6.5-inch AMOLED screens. The Snapdragon 845 SoC will be powering both phones along with 6 GB of RAM. The maximum internal storage on both phones could be 128 GB. There is a possibility that the 16 Plus may feature an 8 GB RAM variant. The Meizu 16 and 16 Plus are both equipped with in-display fingerprint scanner.

The Meizu 16 duo is expected to house 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup with 3x loseless zoom. The dual cameras will be equipped with ring flash. For shooting selfies, these phones are rumored to be equipped with 20-megapixel front-facing camera. The Meizu 16 may house a 2,950mAh battery whereas its larger edition may feature 3,570mAh battery. Both the phones are expected to carry support for fast charging. These phones will arrive with Android 8.1 Oreo pre-installed. The color variants of the Meizu 16 series are Deep Ochre, Mirror Silver and Mirror Blue.

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Samsung Galaxy On8 with SD450 SoC and 4GB RAM launched for Rs. 16,990 ($249)

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Aug 2, 2018

Recently, Samsung launched Galaxy J8 smartphone in the Indian market. Now, the South Korean company has launched Galaxy On8, which seems to be the online-only variant of the Galaxy J8. It will be available for purchase for a price of Rs. 16,999, which roughly converts to $249.

The phone will be available in two color options — Black and Blue. It will be available for purchase from 6th August exclusively through Flipkart and Samsung Shop. The company is offering special data packs and No Cost EMI as a part of introductory offers.

The Galaxy On8 comes with a 6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display with 1450 x 720 pixels and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz with Adreno 506 GPU.

The device packs 4GB RAM and comes with 64GB internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot which enables expansion of phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB. The phone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system with the company’s own custom interface on top.

In terms of optics, there’s a dual camera setup on the back with a 16-megapixel primary camera sensor with f/1.7 aperture, LED flash and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with f/1.9 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper with f/1.9 aperture and LED flash.

The camera comes with Live Focus feature that can be used for capturing impressive portrait shots by focusing more on the subject and blurring its background. The company has included Background Blur Shape, Portrait Dolly and Portrait Backdrop features for adding interesting blurring effects like GIFs on the background of the captured images.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, ANT+, and GPS. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back for added security. The device is fuelled by a 3,500mAh battery.

OPPO F9 launching on August 15 with 25MP AI camera; Hands-on image leaked

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Aug 2, 2018

OPPO F9 and F9 Pro are the upcoming Selfie Expert smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer. The company has been teasing the arrival of F9 Pro in India whereas the F9 is heading to markets like Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. The recent teasers from the company have revealed some key information on the upcoming F9 series. A new teaser reveals that the F9 will be go official in Vietnam on Aug. 15.

It is quite evident from the recent teasers that the OPPO F9 and F9 Pro will be arriving with a valley notch. It is nothing but a smaller notch compared to other notch enabled OPPO phones. The redesigned display is dubbed as water droplet screen by the company. A new teaser has revealed that the notch of the smartphone will be featuring a 25-megapixel AI driven selfie snapper with Sensor HDR for capturing flawless and bright selfies.

Other teasers have revealed that the F9 duo will be available in colors like Sunrise Red and Twilight Blue. A leaked hands-on shot of the red variant has appeared to reveal its beautiful rear panel that features an attractive diamond-like pattern.

Through the other teasers it has been known that the F9 and F9 Pro will be equipped with VOOC charging that promises 2 hours of battery life through 5 minutes of charging. OPPO is usually known for offering VOOC charging on its R series of smartphones that are launched in China. However, F9 Pro would be the first F series to feature OPPO’s fast charging technology.

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Rumors have it that the OPPO F9 Pro will be arriving with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen that will support FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The screen will be shielded by Gorilla Glass layer. The MediaTek Helio P60 will be powering the smartphone with 6 GB of RAM. It will be arriving with a native storage of 128 GB and it will also feature a microSD card slot. The back panel of the features a fingerprint scanner and a pair of 16-megapixel cameras. The handset is expected to receive power from a 3,400mAh battery.

There is no information on the specifications of the OPPO F9. The F9 Pro is expected to be priced nearly Rs. 30,000 (~$438) in India.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Smartphone For $579.99 On GeekBuying, Get Extra $28 Off With This Coupon!

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Aug 2, 2018

Much to the delight of Xiaomi fans that have been waiting to get their hands on a low-priced, yet top-notch smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer, GeekBuying is doling out a big discount on the feature-laden Mi Mix 2S smartphone. Let’s delve straight into the details.

Xiaomi made its hotly-anticipated Mi Mix 2S smartphone available to the public earlier this year. As expected, the phone’s awe-inspiring features propelled it straight to skyrocketing popularity among smartphone lovers.

Equipped with a big 5.99-inch display, the Mi Mix 2S smartphone normally comes bearing a steep price tag of $669.99 on online stores. Thankfully, GeekBuying will be offering a noteworthy 13% off on the phone’s retail price for a limited period of time.

With the aforesaid discount, the Mi Mix 2S smartphone is now available on the Chinese online store at a dropped price of just $579.99. But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code ‘VQFLXHAU’ in order to get an additional $28 off the phone’s already discounted price.

As a result, you can buy the Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor-powered Mi Mix 2S smartphone at an unbelievably discounted price of just $551.99. On the downside, the coupon is slated to expire on August 30th.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount before the promo ends, just follow this link without wasting time.

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Buy Voyo VBook I7 Plus Tablet PC For Just $638.99 On CooliCool [Coupon Code]

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Updated Aug 7, 2018

If you fancy carrying your tablet wherever you go, you might want to take a gander at the highly compact, yet powerful VBook I7 Plus tablet PC. Weighing in at just 900g, Voyo’s recently launched tablet boasts a broad range of features that are ideal for frequent travelers, students, and executives.

Taking its demand and ability to adapt to several different functions into consideration, CooliCool is giving buyers an opportunity to get their hands on the powerful VBook I7 Plus tablet PC at a dropped price of just $638.99. This is a noteworthy 29% reduction in the device’s steep retail price of $899.99.

But if that doesn’t prompt you to buy this exceptional tablet PC manufactured by the Shenzhen-based tech firm, here’s an additional motivation. We’ll show how you can effortlessly reduce your already discounted grand total. All you need to do in order to get $30 discount is to apply coupon code ‘VB7512’ during the checkout process.
Despite bearing a heavily discounted price tag, the VBook i7 Plus offers a big 12.6 Inch IPS display with a screen resolution of 2880*1920 pixels. The coveted tablet PC is powered by an Intel 7th Core i7-7500U 3.5GHz Dual Core CPU and it adopts an Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU, under the hood.

Along with a 5MP rear-mounted camera and a 2MP front shooter, the VBook i7 Plus offers 8GB of RAM and a hearty 256GB SSD storage capacity, which can be expanded up to 128GB. You can click here to check out the rest of the specification and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One smartphone launched in Hong Kong for HK1,999 ($255)

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Aug 2, 2018

Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Android One smartphones were recently launched at a launch event in Spain. Now, the company has launched the Xiaomi Mi A2 in Hong Kong for a price of HK1,999, which roughly converts to $255. It will be available for purchase from 7th August.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, 2.5D curved glass and a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection from minor scratches. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor along with Adreno 512 GPU.

The smartphone comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. The phone also comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back panel.

Coming to the camera department, the phone sports a 12-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX486 sensor, LED flash, f/1.75 aperture and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor with Sony IMX376 sensor with f/1.75 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel snapper with Sony IMX376 sensor with Soft-LED flash.

This is the second smartphone from Xiaomi that runs on a stock Android operating system instead of the company’s own MIUI custom interface. According to the company, the device will receive the latest security patches and comes with built-in Google services, including Google Assistant.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C. As the Mi A2 is a part of Google’s Android One program, the phone runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box and is powered by a 3,010mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.

Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro camera setup, codenames and juicy details leaked

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Aug 2, 2018

Yesterday, XDA Developers had revealed key information on the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 series through the leaked firmware files. Some more information on the Mate 20 series have been leaked unearthed through the supply chain sources, claims a Chinese publication. The new information reveals that the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will both arrive with triple camera setup. Also, instead of the homegrown GPU, the Kirin 980 is now rumored to feature ARM Mali graphics.

According to the report, the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 is codenamed as Hima and the radio transmission body in China has already approved HMA-AL00 and HMA-TL00 variants. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is codenamed as Laya. Both the smartphones are now rumored to feature triple camera system.

The Mate 20 may feature 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel + 8-mgeapixel triple camera setup whereas the advanced Mate 20 Pro may come equipped with 40-megapixel + 20-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple cameras. Like the predecessor models, the cameras of Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will be engineered by Leica.

The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are both expected to feature Sony IMX300 and IMX600 sensors. The Mate 20’s third sensor will be a new CMOS telephoto lens. The cost of the triple camera module is expected to reduce to $40 from the current price of $60. Hence, the inclusion of triple cameras will not increase the pricing of Mate 20.

It is obvious that the Kirin 980 SoC that is slated to get announced by the end of this month will be the chipset that will be driving the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones. The 7nm SoC from Huawei is expected to deliver a maximum clocking speed of 2.8 GHz. Rumors had claimed that the Kirin 980 will be featuring Huawei’s homegrown graphics. However, newer information claims that it will include Mali G72MP24. Huawei has recently bagged 3C certification for a new generation of 40W fast charging adapters. Hence, it is likely that the Mate 20 duo will carry support for 40W fast charging.

The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are now expected to come equipped with 3D structured light module which suggests that both the phones may feature notched displays. The Mate 20 Pro is expected to arrive with under-display fingerprint scanner. A recent report has claimed that for better results, the AMOLED screen of the Mate 20 Pro will be embedded ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for accurate results. Even though it is speculated that the Mate 20 will feature capacitive fingerprint reader, the new report states that Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will both feature in-screen fingerprint reader.

According to XDA Developer’s report, the Mate 20 may feature 6.3-inch AMOLED screen while the Mate 20 Pro may house a larger screen of 6.9 inches. Both the phones may come packed with 4,200mAh battery. Also, these smartphones will come preloaded with EMUI 9.0 flavored Android 9.0 P.

It is advisable to digest the report with a grain of salt since the launch of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro could be two months. Hence, it is recommended to wait for further reports to confirm on the specs of the Mate 20 duo.

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Buy UMIDIGI Z2 Smartphone For Just $249.99 On Banggood

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Aug 2, 2018

The 6.2-inch display equipped Z2 smartphone became an instant hit among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves in July this year. Aside from a big screen, the Z2 boasts an array of other awe-inspiring features that make it an irresistible smartphone.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the feature-laden Z2 smartphone but aren’t willing to spend a lot of money, we got good news for you. Banggood is currently doling out a noteworthy 43% off the phone’s original asking price of $435.62.

As a result, you can now preorder the UMIDIGI Z2 smartphone at a heavily reduced price of just $249.99. Banggood, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck will be offering the aforesaid discount for 2 color versions including twilight and light black.

This is a limited offer which will be valid for 42 pieces of the light black and twilight color versions of the Z2 smartphone. Alternatively, you can subscribe to UMIDIGI One and One Pro smartphones in a bid to win One Pro prizes. There will be 4 winners.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the aforesaid discount and seize an opportunity to win the UMIDIGI One Pro, all you need to do is to follow this link. It is worth noting that the UMIDIGI Z2 smartphone will go back to its retail price as soon as the promotion sale ends.

Get 43% Off On UMIDIGI Z2 Smartphone On Banggood

Buy Pure Sine Wave Travel Power Converter For $59.99 On Amazon And BESTEK Official Store

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Aug 2, 2018

The BESTEK Power Converter addresses your travel voltage concerns with its ability to change overseas voltage from 90-220V to 110-120V and securely power up your US electronic devices. Moreover, you can use it with a slew of other appliances such as an electronic toothbrush, hair straightener, and curling iron.

Touted as the best international travel device, the Pure Sine Wave Travel Power Converter from BESTEK is the world’s first pure sine wave converter that offers relatively safe and more stable charge than other brands by providing sine wave output so you can use multiple devices within 200W. It can charge 6 devices at the same time.

The Pure Sine Wave Travel Power Converter is currently up for grabs bearing a price tag of $59.99 on BESTEK’s official store. Alternatively, you can buy it from Amazon for the same price by heading straight to this link.
The compact and highly portable power converter has dimensions of 6.7X3.1X1.5 inches and it is easy to take and store. Moreover, it offers 3 international adapters including US, UK, and AU, which is ideal for people who are always on the go.

If you’re interested in checking out more details about the Pure Sine Wave Travel Power Converter, just head straight to this link. You can buy the yellow color version of the power converter on BESTEK’s official store.

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Get Up To 60% Off On Nubia Smartphones On GeekBuying

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Aug 2, 2018

If you’re an adventurous user looking for a high-end innovative smartphone that doesn’t set you back a pretty penny, look no further. As part of its recently started promotion sale, GeekBuying is giving a big discount on select Nubia-branded smartphones.

Dubbed as ‘Save Big on Nubia Smartphones,’ the promo features the Nubia Z17 Lite smartphone. While the well-received phone normally carries a steep price tag of $449.99, GeekBuying will be selling it at a heavily discounted price of just $158.99.

This is a noteworthy 65% reduction in the Z17 Lite smartphone’s original asking price. On the downside, the discount will only be valid until August 10th. Likewise, you can get $85 off $239.99 retail price of the Nubia M2 NX551J smartphone. Equipped with a powerful Snapdragon 625 processor, the Nubia M2 NX551J is an irresistible smartphone that you can now buy at a dropped price of just $154.99 on GeekBuying. The last day to get this 35% discount is August 10th.

Aside from that, the promo comprises a broad range of other smartphones from Nubia which have been added in a category dubbed ‘Hot Deals’. The section features the ZTE Nubia Z17S smartphone, which you can buy at a reduced price of $469.99 and the Z18 Mini which is up for grabs at a heavily discounted price of just $351.99.

You can follow this link in order to check out the rest of the smartphones and take the massive discounts before the promo ends.

Buy Nubia Smartphones At Discounted Price On GeekBuying

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 launches with Snapdragon 450 and Quad Speakers

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Aug 1, 2018

Alongside the Galaxy Tab S4, Samsung also announced a cheaper and more family-oriented tablet. The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is its latest offering for those who do not need a tablet as powerful and as expensive as the Tab S4.

The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a 10.5” 1920 x 1200 display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It doesn’t have slim bezels and it also doesn’t have a physical home button. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 450 processor along with 3GB of RAM and thankfully 32GB of expandable storage. Yes, we are glad it doesn’t have 16GB of storage.

There is an 8MP autofocus camera on the rear and a 5MP front-facing camera with flash. It has a 7300mAh battery and charges via a USB-C port. It also comes with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

The tablet may be missing the Tab S4’s S Pen and Iris Scanner, but Samsung has kept the quad speakers. It also has Dolby Atmos support, so audio performance should be impressive.

The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 comes with a kids mode with parental control and is pre-loaded with 8 free children apps. It has support for Multi-User mode so everyone at home can use it. It also supports Samsung’s SmartThings for managing your smart home appliances.

Xiaomi’s upcoming PC is called the Mi Notebook Pro 2 and it may come with a GTX 1050 graphics card

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Aug 1, 2018

One of the products Xiaomi is expected to announce at ChinaJoy on Friday is a new laptop. Earlier, we had thought that the new computer was a gaming PC but a new teaser hints at it being a successor to the Mi Notebook Pro released last year.

The teaser released yesterday by the official Weibo account of Xiaomi’s PC line shows a drawing of a pen, the chemical structure for Benzene, another chemical labeled “Praseodymium”, and a test tube labeled “Oxygen”.

When interpreted, the pen and the benzene are said to mean a “notebook” while a combination of the symbols of the second chemical and the oxygen-containing test tube gives you “Pr + O2 = Pro 2”. Hence the conclusion that the device is the Mi Notebook Pro 2.

Apart from that, the account also released another teaser. This time it shows a backlit keyboard with the keys 3, 8, C and J highlighted orange. The highlighted keys are said to point at the launch which is on the 3rd of August (8th month) and the venue which is at ChinaJoy.

Other than the image, the caption for the image also holds a hidden message. The caption mentions a string of muddled up characters that holds a secret to the new product. The characters are “!)%)” and they share the same keys with the numbers “1050” on the keyboard.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is official with slim bezels, S Pen, DeX support and powerful specs

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Aug 1, 2018

Samsung has just unveiled the new 2-in-1 laptop-tablet hybrid – the Galaxy Tab S4 to succeed the Galaxy Tab S3 from last year. The gorgeous screen of the Tab S4 is blessed with slimmer bezels. Like its predecessor, it supports Book Cover keyboard and it is also equipped with an S Pen stylus. It is the first ever tablet from the company to arrive with support for DeX dock for a desktop PC experience.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Specifications and Features

The Galaxy Tab S4 features a 10.5-inch S-AMOLED display that offers an aspect ratio of 16:10 and has a Quad HD resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. The tablet is equipped with AKG-tuned quad speakers along with Dolby Atmos support.

The Snapdragon 835 SoC powers the Galaxy Tab S4 along with 4 GB of RAM. It comes in 64 GB and 256 GB storage choices. For more storage, it features a microSD card slot. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo. The tablet receives power from 7,300mAh battery that is enabled with support for 15W fast charging.

With Samsung DeX, users can connect the tablet to a larger display via an HDMI to USB-C multi-port adapter to take advantage of full-fledged PC experience. The tablet allows users to take write notes even the screen is turned off through the Screen-Off Memo feature. For photography, the Tab S4 is equipped with autofocus enabled 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter.

For security, the tablet is equipped with support for iris scanner and facial recognition through Intelligent Scan feature. The other features of the tablet include LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and 3.5mm audio jack. The Book Cover keyboard optional accessory can be attached to the tablet using the provided pogo pins and magnets on the tablet.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Pricing and Availability

The Wi-Fi only 64 GB Galaxy Tab S4 is now available on pre-orders in the U.S. through Best Buy with a price tag of $650. The Wi-Fi only 256 GB variant is priced at $750. The pricing of the LTE variants is yet to be revealed. Black and Silver are the two color variants of the Galaxy Tab S4.

LG Phone with SD845, Notched screen & Google Assistant button spotted online may be the V40 ThinQ

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Aug 1, 2018

LG has announced three flagships this year. First, it announced the V30S ThinQ at the beginning of the year, it then launched the LG G7 ThinQ in May, and followed it with the V35 ThinQ in the same month. Its next flagship is expected to be the LG V40 ThinQ and there is a chance it is the device that just showed up online.

The new device was discovered in firmware files gotten by XDA Developers. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 845 and is codenamed “judypn”. Apparently, it is related to two of LG’s other phones that have launched this year as they have similar codenames (LG G7 ThinQ = “judyln” and LG V35 ThinQ = “judyp”).

One XDA comment says the codenames points to their display type and design. For the LG G7 which is known as “judyln” – the last two alphabets mean it has an LCD display and a notch while the V35 ThinQ a.k.a “judyp” has a P-OLED display, and this new device “judypn” has a P-OLED display and a notch. Seeing as LG’s V-series comes with P-OLED displays, this is one proof that it is the LG V40 ThinQ.

Another proof is the presence of a dedicated Google Assistant button. The firmware is said to have the same “hot1_key” present in the firmware files of the LG G7 ThinQ. The V35 ThinQ doesn’t have this button. Android news site, Android Police already reported that the V40 will come with a dedicated Google Assistant button.

Yet another evidence that further confirms that the “judypn” device is the LG V40 ThinQ is found in its model numbers. They are listed as LM-V400N, LM-V405N, and LM-V409N. LG’s other flagships follow a similar pattern for their model numbers. The G7 ThinQ, for example, has model numbers LM-G710, LM-G710N, and LM-G710VM while the V35 ThinQ has model numbers LM-V350 and LM-V350N.

All of the above devices point at the device being the V40 ThinQ but there is also evidence that it isn’t. The cameras, for example, are different from what was earlier reported.

The V40 is reported to come with triple rear cameras and dual front-facing cameras for a total of five cameras. However, the firmware files mention dual rear cameras with both sensors having OIS and one being a wide-angle lens.

V35 ThinQ (Emma) is arriving around the same time as G7 ThinQ (Neo/Judy), while V40 ThinQ (Storm) is the late summer / early fall flagship. https://t.co/dDLeTYwKEf

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) April 20, 2018

Another evidence is the codename which is quite different from what popular leaker, Evan Blass revealed earlier. In a tweet, he mentioned that the LG V40 is code-named “storm” but as you can see above, that isn’t the case. This is probably Mr. Evan being wrong or the phone having two codenames as is the case with the LG G7 ThinQ judging from his tweet.

Lenovo Watch X Plus to be available for buying from tomorrow

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Aug 1, 2018

In early June, Lenovo had held a launch event to announce three smartphones such as Lenovo Z5, Lenovo K5 Note and Lenovo A5. On the same day, the Chinese manufacturer had launched Lenovo Watch X and Watch X Plus smartphones. The Watch X was made available for buying soon after its announcement. Starting from tomorrow, the Lenovo Watch X Plus will be available for purchase at 10 AM (local time) in China.

The Watch X Plus is not very different from the Lenovo Watch model that is priced at 299 Yuan (~$44). The only major difference is that Watch X Plus features a dial with Roman numbers and also it is equipped with air pressure sensor which is not available on the regular version. Also, the Lenovo Watch features a digital display.

Starting from tomorrow, the Chinese manufacturer will be selling the Watch X Plus with a price tag of 399 Yuan (~$58). It comes with Milanese wristband with color options like Black and Silver.

The leather band variants of the Lenovo Watch and Watch X Plus are respectively priced at 329 Yuan (~$48) and 429 Yuan (~63). Since both the leather models are not listed for buying on the official site, it appears that the company may make them available later on.

Like the Watch X, the Plus is a water-resistant smartwatch that features 316L medical grade stainless steel chassis along with OLED display. The screen is shielded by sapphire crystal glass and it is equipped with luminous watch hands. The different sensors that are present on it include barometer, heart rate sensor, blood pressure sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor and air pressure sensor. The 600mAh battery can last for up to 45 days by charging it once.

The Lenovo Watch X is receiving overwhelming response in China. It was sold out in just 15 seconds in its first sale. Hence, Watch X Plus is also expected to positive reception. There is no confirmation on when it will be made available outside of the home market.

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This Xiaomi phone on Geekbench is powered by the SD835 and not the Snapdragon 855

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Aug 1, 2018

The Snapdragon 855 isn’t due to appear in devices until next year but Qualcomm is already working on the chipset. About a month ago, a Sony device said to be powered by the processor was allegedly seen on Geekbench. Now, another device, a Xiaomi this time, has surfaced online.

The device is listed as “Xiaomi SDM855 for arm64” and it was benchmarked on July 27. While the name does have SDM855, Geekbench actually shows the phone is powered by a msm8998 chipset which is also known as Snapdragon 835.

The scores are also lower than that of the Snapdragon 845 which powers this year’s flagships which further confirms this isn’t the Snapdragon 855.

When Qualcomm unveils the SD855 later this year, it will be its first 7nm chipset. It is expected to bring an increase in efficiency and power consumption. It will also come with a new and faster modem called the Snapdragon X24.