Xiaomi Crowdfunds The Ultra-Cheap & Sleek Himo Electric Bicycle

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Jun 19, 2018

Lephone, the Chinese mobile phone manufacturer, has launched a new budget smartphone in the Indian market — Lephone Dazen 6A. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 7,999, which roughly converts to $118. Additionally, the company is offering its customers free 100 days of screen replacement warranty.

This marks the launch of company’s fourth smartphone in India. Last year, the China-based company had launched three phones — Lephone W15, Lephone W2, and Lephone W7 in the Indian market, all priced below Rs. 10,000.

The Lephone Dazen 6A features a 5.7-inch HD+ display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and screen aspect ratio of 18:9. Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek MT6737H quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz.

The phone comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage, along with a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 128GB.

Coming to the camera department, the smartphone comes with a dual camera setup at the back, which consists of a 13MP primary sensor along with a secondary VGA sensor equipped with a dual tone LED flash. On the front side, it features a 5MP camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling. The phone comes with different camera modes, including bokeh, beauty, FaceCute, and panorama.

On the connectivity front, the smartphone supports 4G LTE, FDD, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, GPS/A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. There’s also a fingerprint sensor on the back panel for added security as well as support for the Face Unlock feature.

The smartphone runs on the outdated Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out of the box and we are not expecting the company to roll out Android version update for the smartphone. The device is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

[Updated] Nokia 5.1 Plus (TA-1109) Appears On TENAA

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Jun 19, 2018

UPDATE: Images from TENAA have been added.

HMD Global joined the notch train with the still China-exclusive Nokia X6. But earlier this month, leaked 3D renders revealed it was planning a second notch-screen phone called the Nokia 5.1 Plus. The device has now surfaced on TENAA with model number TA-1099.

The Nokia 5.1 Plus will have less powerful specs than the Nokia X6. This shouldn’t be surprising as HMD Global has shown that the higher the number in the name, the better the phone.

It will have a 5.86-inch display with a 1520 x 720 resolution which translates into a 19:9 aspect ratio. Powering the phone is a 2.0GHz octa-core processor. We can’t say if it is a MediaTek chipset or a Qualcomm chip but we won’t be surprised if it is the former. Our guess is it is probably the Helio P22 found in the recently announced Redmi 6.

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The Nokia 5.1 plus will come in 3GB, 4GB, and 6GB variants with 32GB and 64GB of storage. Just as the CAD renders revealed, the phone will come with dual cameras. TENAA mentions only the primary camera which is a 13MP sensor. There is also an 8MP selfie camera.

Other details mentioned include a fingerprint scanner, a MicroSD card slot, a 3000mAh battery, and Android 8.1 Oreo pre-installed. When it launches, it will be available in blue, black, and white.

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Jun 19, 2018

Gizmochina along with Gearvita is conducting 1 unit Xiaomi Mi Band 3 as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 comes with a 0.78-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen, the display is designed with an aim to offer a better experience for viewing message and rejecting calls.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 comes with water and dust resistance, and is completely waterproof for up to 50 meters, ensuring that it works perfectly even when the user is swimming. The company has also announced another variant of the fitness tracker which comes with NFC support.

Here is a exclusive coupon code for Xiaomi Mi Band 3 on Gearvita: GVMIBAND, only $31.99 for this new smart device before June 30.

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Xiaomi Lowers Its Valuation Figures After Delaying Its CDR Offering

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Jun 19, 2018

Xiaomi‘s IPO is about going official on the Hong Kong stock exchange but there are indications that the company has lowered its likely valuation to between US$55 billion and US$70 billion.

According to three sources with direct knowledge of the matter, the decision to scale down the valuation is said to stem from the delay in its mainland share offering until after its Hong Kong IPO. The reason for the delay in the valuation of its China depositary receipts (CDRs) is well reported in our earlier article.

Xiaomi’s IPO is expected to be the largest in four years since Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd raised $25 billion in its 2014 debut in New York. The company was initially expected to raise US$10 billion but that figure may not be realistic with the recent developments.

Huawei Makes It To the Top 5 Phones By Sales In Japan

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Jun 19, 2018

The lucrative U.S market has been a tough nut for Huawei to crack and the company has all but given up on the market. The company still retains its position as the number one phone maker in China in terms of market share. India is another market Huawei is targeting but Xiaomi controls a large share of the market. It has now emerged that Huawei has its eyes set on other markets. A report out of Japan indicates that Huawei ranks among the top 5 phone vendors in Japan.

The report by a Japan-based firm, BCN statistics, showed a number of Huawei models ranked among the top 5 highest-selling models in Japan. The ranking is based on statistical data collected by the firm of sales recorded on just a single day (June 16). The top sales as collated placed the iPhone 8 (64GB) as the first, second and third best-selling models on three different carriers (NTT Docomo, Softbank and au). The fourth spot is occupied by the Huawei P20 Lite, same as the fifth spot.

The Sony Xperia XZ1 comes in at the sixth position, followed by Sharp AQUOS S2 at number 7, Galaxy S4 at number 8, and Sharp AQUOS Sense at number 9. Huawei’s P10 Lite completes the top 10. This isn’t the overall monthly or yearly sales, as Huawei may not yet be on the top 5 when that is collated. But the data does show that Huawei is slowly but steadily gaining popularity in Japan.

[Updated] OPPO Find X Is Official: Curved Display, Slide-Out Cameras, 3D Face Unlock & A Lamborghini Edition With SuperVOOC Charge!

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Jun 19, 2018

UPDATE: The OPPO Find X has been officially unveiled. The launch revealed new and important details such as pricing and availability, a special edition model, and OPPO’s new fast-charging technology called SuperVOOC Charge. We have added these new details to the article, We advise you read from the beginning again.

The OPPO Find X launch event is still hours away but The Verge has let the cat out of the bag early. So rather than wait till the official launch which is about 8 hours away…….

OPPO Find X Design

The Find series took a break after 2014 but now it is back with a new design, flagship specs, and a few tricks. The Find X has a 6.4-inch screen which is a big jump when compared to the 5.5-inch screen of the Find 7 and Find 7a, but with practically no bezels, there isn’t a huge difference in the size of both phones.

The screen of the OPPO Find X stretches to the top and therefore obliterates the bezel where the front camera, sensor, and earpiece usually reside. There is still a small slit for the earpiece above the display but OPPO has come up with a trick, albeit a familiar one, to hide the sensors and front camera.

Unlike the Vivo NEX that has a pop-out front-facing camera, the Find X itself has a large automatic sliding mechanism the width of the phone. When this part of the phone slides out, it not only reveals the front camera and 3D face scanning sensors for unlocking the phone, it also reveals the dual rear cameras and LED flash. OPPO has termed it “Stealth 3D cameras”. It is similar to what Doogee demoed with the Mix 4 prototype but with a slightly different take.

OPPO says the slide-out mechanism pops out in just 0.5 seconds. It is pretty fast according to The Verge and even if it isn’t for you, you will have to get used to it if you want to unlock your phone. That is because the Find X doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner. There is not one under the screen, on the side, or at the back. So it is either 3D Face Unlock or O-Face as OPPO calls it or pin/pattern/password.

OPPO Find X Specs

The OPPO Find X has a 6.4-inch curved 1080p OLED display with a 93.8% screen to body ratio. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage.

It has a 25MP camera for selfies with multiple 3D portrait lighting features and OPPO’s own take on the iPhone X’ emojis which it calls Omoji. There is a 16MP + 20MP dual camera combo on the rear with OIS and AI features such as scene recognition.

Launch the camera app (or any app that needs to use a camera) and the slide out mechanism brings up the cameras for you. It will also automatically retract when you exit the app. If you are wondering about how durable the sliding mechanism is, OPPO says it will last up to 5 years without any issues.

Like it is mentioned above, the OPPO Find X doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner but it has O-Face (3D face unlock) which OPPO says has a failure rate of 1/1,000,000 compared to that of a fingerprint scanner which is 1/50,000. O-Face is secure enough for payment and therefore supports Alipay.

The phone has a dual SIM slot which is at the bottom beside the USB-C port. It has global LTE support which means it will work in any country. There is no audio jack which shouldn’t be a surprise anymore. Battery capacity is 3,730mAh with OPPO’s VOOC fast charging. The Find X runs Android 8.1 Oreo with Color OS 5.1 on top. OPPO says the phone will get support for Android P beta.

OPPO Find X Automobili Lamborghini Edition

Just as Huawei announced the Mate RS Porsche Design, OPPO has decided to partner with Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini, for a special edition Oppo Find X.

The OPPO Find X Automobili Lamborghini Edition has a textured design under the rear glass that makes it appear like carbon fiber. It also has an engraved Lamborghini logo at the bottom.

OPPO hasn’t stopped at just upping the physical appearance. The Find X Lamborghini Edition is the first OPPO phone to come with SuperVOOC fast charge. SuperVOOC fast charge has a 50W power rating (10V/5A), allowing you to charge the phone’s 3400mAh battery from zero to 100% in just 35 minutes!

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The phone also comes in a special packaging with custom accessories with design inspiration from some of Lamborghini’s cars. OPPO says this is the beginning of their partnership with Lamborghini, so expect future OPPO-Lamborghini phones.

MIUI 10 Public Beta (China ROM) Now Available For 10 Devices

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Jun 19, 2018

If you own any of the following devices, you can now install a public beta version of MIUI 10 (China Developer ROM) on your phone.

The devices are the Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Mi 6, Mi MIX 2S, Mi MIX 2, Mi MIX, Mi Note 2, Redmi S2 and Redmi Note 5. The Mi 6X should be among but the update has been pulled down due to an unresolved issue with the camera. Once it is fixed, it will be made available.

MIUI 10 China Developer ROM 8.6.1x brings a number of new features including a new navigation experience for full-screen phones, redesigned recent apps screen, an AI assistant and more.

Alleged Sony Xperia XZ3 GFXBench Listing Appears with Android 9, QHD+ Display and More

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Jun 19, 2018

Recent reports have suggested that Sony would be debuting the Xperia XZ3 flagship phone at the IFA 2018 tech trade show that is scheduled to take place between Aug. 31 and Sept. 5 in Berlin, Germany. It is expected to borrow the dual camera setup and front-facing camera from the Xperia XZ2 Premium smartphone that was unveiled recently. Today, a new Sony phone with a model number of H8416 has appeared on GFXBench. Since it features flagship specs, it is being speculated that it could be the forthcoming Xperia XZ3 phone.

According to the GFXBench listing, the Sony H8416 features a 5.9-inch display that supports Quad HD+ resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels. This suggests that the display offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. It seems to be the first ever from the Japanese firm to support QHD+ resolution on an 18:9 aspect ratio screen.

The Snapdragon 845 SoC is present under the hood of the H8416 phone. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and the device includes an inbuilt storage of 128 GB.

For shooting selfies, it has a 13-megapixel front camera. GFXBench usually lists information of the main sensor of a smartphone even if it features a dual camera setup. The benchmarking site has revealed that the main sensor of the smartphone is of 19-megapixel. Since the Xperia XZ3 is expected to borrow the dual camera setup from Xperia XZ2 Premium, it may inherit the 19-megapixel + 12-megapixel Motion Eye dual camera system. It is loaded with Android 9.0.

It is recommended to take this report with a pinch of salt since there is no direct link available for the GFXBench listing of Sony H8416. Moreover, it is not too difficult to fake a GFXBench listing.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 3’s First Update Brings Phone Mute Feature

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Jun 19, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 was unveiled on May 31 to replace the Mi Band 2 fitness tracker from last year. The Chinese manufacturer has now rolled out the very first software update for Mi Band 3 users. The new update brings the handy feature pf phone mute that allows Mi Band 3 users to remotely mute a paired smartphone.

Phone mute can be helpful in scenarios when Mi Band 3 users may want to mute a smartphone that is physically inaccessible. For example, a student can use the new feature on Mi Band 3 to mute his smartphone that is kept in a bag in an exam hall. Currently, the update is only available for the Android users. The company is yet to confirm on the arrival of iOS version of the update.

The Mi Band 3 is now available for buying in the home country of China with a price tag of 169 Yuan ($26). In September, Xiaomi will be selling the NFC edition of the fitness tracker with a pricing of 199 Yuan ($30).

The Mi Band 2’s successor model has an OLED display of 0.78 inches. The touchscreen gestures available on it allow users to access features through swiping actions. Apart from showing messages and call view/reject feature, the fitness band is equipped with numerous health-centric features such as heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, calorie counter, sedentary reminder and more.

The Mi Band 3 is equipped with a redesigned strap to ensure that the capsule device remains intact. It is an IP67 rated dustproof and water-resistant device. It includes a 110mAh battery that can last for up to 20 days on a single charge. The device can be availed in colors like Black, Red and Blue.

Have you purchased the new Mi Band 3 fitness tracker? Did you receive the latest phone mute update? Let us know your experience by posting your comments below.

Xiaomi Mi 8, OnePlus 5T & More Gain ARCore Support

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Jun 19, 2018

ARCore is Google’s Augmented Reality platform just the way ARKit is Apple’s AR platform. In the last few months, more devices other than Google’s Pixel phones have been added to the list of supported devices. The recent additions include the Xiaomi Mi 8, OnePlus 5T, and Honor 10.

Google released a new version of the ARCore app and a teardown of the APK lists a number of new devices which includes the above-mentioned devices.

Google hasn’t updated the official list of supported devices yet, but if you own any of the phones mentioned below, you can confirm by downloading the ARCore app and an ARCore based app like Just a Line.

The new devices are:

BQ Aquaris X2
Honor 10
LG Q6
Nokia 6 (first gen)
Nokia 7 Plus
OnePlus 5T
Sony Xperia XZ, Xperia XZs, Xperia XZ2 Compact, Xperia XZ2 Premium
Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium’s Stunning Camera Samples & Leaked Chrome Gold Edition Revealed

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Jun 19, 2018

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium smartphone that was introduced in April is now available on pre-orders in some markets and in few markets, it has been just made available for buying. The major highlights of the Xperia XZ Premium is its 5.8-inch 4K HDR display and Motion Eye dual camera setup. The camera samples of the smartphone have popped up a Chinese site to reveal its photography prowess. Moreover, another leak has revealed that the Xperia XZ2 Premium could be soon arriving in a new color option of Chrome Gold.

The camera samples that are shown below are reportedly shot using a pre-production unit of the Xperia XZ2 Premium. Hence, it is likely that the retail units may deliver a bit different photography results.

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Xperia XZ2 Premium’s 19-megapixel + 12-megapixel Motion Eye dual camera setup is designed to capture detailed and bright images along with impressive color reproduction in dim light condition and this is quite evident in the low-light camera samples shown above. The XZ2 Premium can shoot 4K HDR videos as well as it can shoot slow-motion videos of 1080p quality at 960fps. The camera samples that regardless of the light conditions, the XZ2 Premium can shoot stunning photos.

In related news, a leaked image of the golden version of the Xperia XZ2 Premium has surfaced online. At the launch event, the Japanese tech giant had confirmed that the handset would be arriving in color editions like Chrome Black and Chrome Silver.

The newly spotted color variant could be officially known as Chrome Gold. The pre-orders of the XZ2 Premium is slated to begin in China on July 2. It is speculated that he Chrome Gold Xperia XZ2 Premium could be designed for the Chinese market.

The authenticity of the leaked image is questionable. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on its existence.

The Xperia XZ2 Premium features Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 3,450mAh battery. It has a selfie camera of 13-megapixel. It is preinstalled with the latest Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones Go Out Of Stock In India Within Seconds

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Jun 19, 2018

Today, OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones went on sale in India for the first time. The earphones, priced at Rs. 3,990 (approximately $59), went on sale through Amazon India and OnePlus Online Store at 12:00 PM.

However, it seems that the sale lasted for a few seconds only as the website started showing ‘Out of Stock’ message when users tried purchasing the earphones at around 12:00 PM. However, the company has not yet revealed how many units were put on sale.

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones were announced in India last week but were originally launched in May along with the company’s flagship smartphone OnePlus 6. The Bullets Wireless earphones are an upgrade to the OnePlus Bullets V2 earphones.

It features a 9.2mm drivers and includes the company’s Energy Tube, composed of a non-metallic mineral and silica gel which helps in reducing frequency distraction and enables noise cancellation to some extent. It has a weather-resistant design to protect it from rain showers but OnePlus has not specified the IP certification.

The earphones come with support for Bluetooth 4.1 as well as Qualcomm aptX. It also comes with magnetic switches that pause the music when the earbuds are clipped together and resumes the music when unsnapping the earbuds.

Similarly, when disconnected from the handset after five minutes of inactivity, the earphones will turn off automatically to save the battery life. With long-pressing the Play button, it triggers Google Assistant, enabling users to interact with the phone through voice commands.

Interestingly, OnePlus has also equipped the Bullets Wireless earphones with fast charging technology, which according to the company, can provide five hours of continuous audio playback with just 10 minutes of charging.

The fast charging technology works with every kind of USB Type-C cable and there’s need for a specific charger for this to work. OnePlus has also said that it will add a new feature which will allow answering calls by unclipping the earbuds in the future.

Xiaomi To Postpone Its CDR Offering In Mainland Until After Hong Kong IPO

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Jun 19, 2018

Xiaomi, China-based smartphone and tech products manufacturer, has announced that it will postpone its application for a mainland share offering until after it completes a separate listing in Hong Kong.

The company, which is expected to raise about $10 billion in Hong Kong and mainland offerings, said it would apply to China’s securities regulator to postpone a review of its China depositary receipts (CDR) offering application.

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Earlier this month, Chinese media reported that Xiaomi had filed an application to issue a CDR with the China Securities Regulatory Commission. The implementation of CDR allows domestic investors to hold shares of overseas-listed companies. Xiaomi was expected to be the first company to benefit from the mechanism, which underlines a dual listing of the firm both in Hong Kong and mainland China.

China Securities Regulatory Commission said in a separate statement that it would suspend the review of Xiaomi’s CDR application, but it did not give any further details. However, it could be related to the commission’s lengthy feedback in the form of 84 classified questions related to Xiaomi’s licenses on online business, ecosystem companies, risk disclosure, shareholding structure, R&D, etc.

According to the sources aware of the development, the decision to postpone the CDR tranche of its deal was taken in the early hours of Tuesday. One source says that the main reason for the postponement was that it appeared CDR rules would not be finalized by the end of June as expected.

While the company is postponing the CDR offering in the mainland, sources say that this would not affect the Hong Kong listing. Xiaomi has not yet said when it would restart its CDR application process or why it was postponing the mainland offering.

China has some rigid specifications for companies that want to issue CDRs on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, including market value, operating income, etc. According to the report, the Chinese firm is valued by its IPO sponsors between $65 billion and $86 billion.

This decision of Xiaomi to pull CDR offering in mainland until after Hong Kong IPO is a big blow for Beijing which is trying to lure tech giants back home. Xiaomi was expected to be the trail-blazer of CDRs, designed to lure domestic technology firms to sell shares at home and give mainland investors access to the country’s leading tech firms.

Galaxy Note 9 Design Could be Same as Note 8, Reveals Leaked Screen Panel Image

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Jun 19, 2018

The rumor mill is now actively revealing information on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 flagship phone. It goes without saying the manufacturer will be launching the Note 9 with improved specs over the Galaxy Note 8 phone from last year. As far as the appearance of the Note 9 is concerned, a recent report has revealed that Samsung won’t be introducing any major change in its design. A new image of the screen panel of the Galaxy Note 9 that has been shared by reliable tipster @IceUniverse revealed that its front design will be almost identical to the Note 8.

The leaked image reveals that the cutouts for the sensors, earpiece and front-facing camera on the upper bezel of Note 9 is similar to the cutouts found on the front panel of the Note 8. The bottom bezel of the Note 9 appears to be a bit thinner than the predecessor model.

Rumors have it that the Galaxy Note 9 will be equipped with a Super AMOLED display of 6.38 inches. The Infinity Display of the Note 9 will allow it deliver QHD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. Samsung has reportedly reduced the thickness of the display glass by 0.5mm to ensure that the smartphone offers better grip.

The Exynos 9810 chipset by Samsung is expected to power the Note 9. Some regions like the U.S. and China are expected to get the Snapdragon 845 variant of the smartphone. The Note 9 is likely to feature 6 GB of RAM. It is pegged to come in storage choices such as 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. A new leak has revealed that select markets may get the 512 GB edition of the Note 9.

The dual camera of the Galaxy Note 9 is expected to carry support for variable aperture like the Galaxy S9+. The phablet may receive power from a massive battery of 4,000mAh capacity.

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Check Out The 618 Lightning Flash Sale On GearBest; New Deals Are Coming Soon!

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Jun 19, 2018

At GearBest, ‘Saving is Believing.’ Bearing this motto in mind, the popular Chinese online store recently kicked off its 618 Carnival promotion wherein everything is on sale.

618 Lightning Flash Sale

The promotion sale has been split into 2 sub-categories including products that are currently up for grabs at discounted prices, and items that will soon be available at considerably lowered prices.

Let’s check out some of the items that you can buy without wasting any time. First off, you can go for the UMIDIGI Z2 phablet which is currently available at a lowered price of just $249.99.

While the Z2 would normally set you back $319 on GearBest, the site is offering a noteworthy 22% off on the device’s retail price. With just 54 pieces left for the Flash Sale price, the promo is on the verge of wrapping up.

Other items that you can buy straightaway without breaking the bank include ZEACAVA Fashion Summer Men Odourless Breathable Beach, JUMPER EZbook X4 Notebook, KZ ZS10 HiFi Hybrid Earphone, Xiaomi ROIDMI Wireless Strong Suction Vacuum Cleaner and lots more.

Under the Coming Soon section, GearBest will be doling out big discounts on a broad range of items such as Oclean One Rechargeable Sonic Electrical Toothbrush, Xiaomi Youpin VH Portable Handhold Fan, ZANMAX R1 Smart Self Balancing Scooter Racing Hoverboard, and LED Display Water Shower Thermometer.

The recently launched OnePlus 6 will be up for grabs at a slashed price of just $559.99, which is a significant 10% reduction in the phablet’s original asking price of $622.05. If you’re interested in grabbing the deal and checking out rest of the products, head straight to this link.

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Huawei’s Upcoming Flagship May Offer Highest Screen Space with New Display Design, Reveals New Patent Filing

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Jun 19, 2018

In the previous week, a South Korean publication had reported that Huawei is a developing a smartphone with a 6.9-inch OLED display. It was also reported that Samsung Display will begin the full-fledged production of the massive sized OLED panels by the end of Q3 and it may be seen on a Huawei phone arriving in Q4 this year or Q1 2019. Hence, it was speculated that the 6.9-inch OLED screen Huawei phone could be the forthcoming Mate 20 Pro. A recently approved patent filing has revealed the marvelous display design that Huawei may employ on its upcoming flagship phone.

On Feb. 5, Huawei had applied for a patent with a title of “Mobile Communications Device” with United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The patent that was recently approved on June 7 belongs to a full screen design smartphone with a rectangular housing.

The patent description states it is difficult to design a smartphone with extremely slim bezels using the current frame technology. Hence, Huawei engineers have decided to employ an alternate method which makes use of metal strips instead of the regular frame.

The metal strips are glued to housing of the device by using double-sided adhesive tape or glue. It is done in such a professional manner that it makes the device waterproof, dustproof and anti-static. The touchscreen that has recessed portions on the top and bottom is placed in the housing as seen in the above image. The resultant smartphone has non-existent sides bezels and very slim bezels at the top and bottom.

The patent documents also state that there is an operating button which can be seen in the above illustrations. The patented technology can be not only used on a smartphone but also on a tablet. A smartphone feature such a design will allow it to sport a bigger display with a higher screen space inside a body that could be similar to the Vivo NEX in dimensions.

So, could this design be made available on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro that is expected to feature a 6.9-inch OLED screen? There is a possibility that the Chinese manufacturer may make it available on a more premium phone which could be the next Porsche Design Huawei phone.

What do you think about Huawei’s new patent? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones To Go On Sale In India Today For The First Time

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Jun 19, 2018

Last week, OnePlus announced its new OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones in the Indian market, which was originally announced in May this year along with the company’s flagship smartphone OnePlus 6.

Today, the earphones will go on sale in India through online marketplace Amazon India as well through company’s own online store. The sale for the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones will begin at 12:00 PM. The earphones are priced at Rs. 3,999, which roughly converts to $59.

The earphones are an upgrade to the OnePlus Bullets V2, which features a 9.2mm drivers and include the company’s Energy Tube, composed of a non-metallic mineral and silica gel which helps in reducing frequency distraction and enables noise cancellation to some extent.

The company says that the earphones have a weather-resistant design that can protect it from rain showers. However, the China-based company has not yet specified any IP certification for the build. It comes with support for Bluetooth 4.1 as well as Qualcomm aptX.

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones come with magnetic switches that pause the music when the earbuds are clipped together. Users can also resume the music when unsnapping the earbuds. Similarly, when disconnected from the handset after five minutes of inactivity, the earphones will turn off automatically to save the battery life.

Further, it is also possible to call Google Assistant with a long-press on the Play button. Thanks to this Google Assistant support, users will now able to interact with the phone through voice commands without taking it out from the pocket.

Interestingly, OnePlus has also equipped the Bullets Wireless earphones with fast charging technology, which according to the company, can provide five hours of continuous audio playback with just 10 minutes of charging.

The fast charging technology works with every kind of USB Type-C cable and there’s need for a specific charger for this to work. OnePlus has also said that it will add a new feature which will allow answering calls by unclipping the earbuds in the future.

Check Out The Kick Off Sale Promotion On GearBest; Get Mega Discounts And Lots More!

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Jun 19, 2018

Although the first week of the World Cup 2018 has already been deemed the best by soccer fans, there’s still a lot to anticipate. Bearing the elation surrounding this year’s FIFA World Cup in mind, GearBest has unveiled its ‘Kick Off Sale’ promotion.

The aforesaid promo encompasses a slew of top categories and dols out mega discounts, much to the delight of cost-conscious shoppers. The products bearing discounted price tags have been split into multiple categories in a bid to simplify the search process.

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This category is brimming with all sorts of electronic items that you can get your hands on without burning a hole in your pocket. For instance, you can buy the UMIDIGI Z2 phablet at a lowered price of just $249.99.

This is a 22% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $319. On the downside, there were only 60 pieces left for the Flash Sale price at the time of writing and the promo is on the verge of wrapping up.

World Cup 24/7

This section has been divided into multiple sub-categories including Mobile Phone, Tablets, Consumer & Electronics, and Computer Components. Keeping in line with this, you can buy the well-received Teclast Tbook 10 S tablet PC for a lowered price of just $169.99, under the tablet section.

As part of it’s recently kicked off promo, GearBest is offering a 17% off on the device’s original selling price of $206.02. Regrettably, there were only 33 pieces remaining for the Flash Sale price. The promo is slated to end in 6 days.

Experience The Passion

Just like the above-mentioned category, this segment has been divided into 3 sub-categories that include TV Boxes, Projectors, and Audio Speakers. You can get a 24% off on the original XGIMI H1 DLP projector, which would normally set you back $1018.31.

Thanks to the GearBest promo, the projector can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $768.99. The popular Chinese online store is giving 24% discount on the XGIMI H1 DLP projector’s retail price for a limited period of time.

You can find high-end action cameras, RC drones, and outdoor tools at a considerably lowered price, under the Pure Sport Spirit category. Likewise, you can buy all sorts of home and garden, cool toys, electrical and tools under the Winning At Home section.

Soccer fans are in a treat. GearBest is offering big discounts on a broad range of World Cup accessories including apparel, shoes, and bags under the Championship Styles category. This segment even features health and beauty products that you can buy at a heavily discounted price.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promotion sale will be ending soon. Keeping that in mind, you can check out rest of the product by following this link.

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