Qualcomm Adreno Turbo may be unveiled today to take on Huawei’s GPU Turbo

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Jul 25, 2018

Huawei took the smartphone industry by surprise when it announced the GPU turbo technology which is a software enhancement to improve the GPU performance on its phones. The technology has started rolling out via updates to old models while new ones are getting launched with the software onboard. That may have rattled Qualcomm to action as the U.S fabless chipmaker seems to be prepping its own answer to Huawei’s GPU Turbo.

Qualcomm has teased the launch of a new product scheduled to hold on July 25. Apart from releasing a teaser poster, the company also released a teaser video on its Weibo page which invariable suggested whatever is coming will be on the software angle. However, it sill not clear what features the new software technology would pack. The video seems to suggest that the software will be on the Snapdragon 845 but we can’t say if it will be limited to its flagship processors or if less powerful SoCs from the Snapdragon 400 and 600 lines will also be compatible.

We must state that talks of an Adreno Turbo launch are mere speculations. The name Adreno Turbo seems to have been coined by Phonearena as the teaser poster and video only hinted that something faster, smoother, cooler, and smarter is on its way. But except the company will announce a new SoC, the best guess is a software to enhance performance will come. We’ll bring you details as they unravel.

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Xiaomi launches Mijia Smart Air Conditioner for ¥2199 (~$324)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 25, 2018

About a year ago, Zhumi, one of the brands under Xiaomi’s ecosystem launched an air conditioner. Called the Smartmi DC Inverter Air Conditioner, it launched for ¥4399 (~$649) and is now sold across China. Earlier this week, Xiaomi announced a new smart air conditioner but under its own Mijia brand.

The Mijia Smart Air Conditioner has a similar cuboid design to Zhumi’s but has its LED display in front. The body is made of an anti-UV ABS polymer resin with a matte finish and Xiaomi says it won the 2017 Good Design gold award.

The air conditioner has a 1.5HP DC inverter compressor which is energy efficient. Apart from cooling, the air conditioner also doubles as a heater as it also has a built-in 900W electric heater. For clean and safe air, Xiaomi has installed a washable anti-bacterial filter inside the air conditioner.

The Mijia Smart Air Conditioner has a cooling area capacity of 16m² – 21m² and intermediate cooling power rating of 1700W. Its heating area capacity is given as 18m² – 23m². The air conditioner works with the Mi Home app, so you can set temperatures and cooling times.

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LG V90 trademark reveals company’s long-term plan for the flagship lineup

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Jeet

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Jul 25, 2018

Earlier this year, LG launched two smartphones — LG V30S ThinQ and LG V35 ThinQ as the company’s flagship smartphones. Now, the company is expected to launch the next-generation LG V-series flagship — LG V40 ThinQ later this year.

This development hints that after LG V40 ThinQ, there will be five more smartphones in the LG V-series as the company has now registered a trademark for LG V90 moniker in Mexico. Currently, there’s no more information available regarding the company’s future plan for the V-series smartphones.

Earlier, the South Korea-based company had said that instead of launching a flagship smartphone every year, it’ll launch new smartphone when it deems necessary. However, it is expected to launch the V40 ThinQ this fall.

The upcoming flagship smartphone is expected to come with an OLED display with over 90 percent screen-to-body ratio and a notched display that users can hide. Further, the device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and will come with the company’s proprietary Quad DAC, and a dedicated Google Assistant button.

Interestingly, the LG V40 ThinQ is expected to arrive with five cameras out of which three will be placed on the back panel. The triple camera setup is expected to include 20-megapixel, 16-megapixel, and 13-megapixel sensors. The device is said to feature a super wide-angle lens and a super-telephoto lens.

There’ll be two cameras on the front for 3D face scanning for the advanced facial recognition feature, similar to what we’ve seen on Apple iPhone X, Oppo Find X and Xiaomi’s Mi 8. The phone is also expected to pack 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

The phone will run Android P operating system out-of-the-box with a custom interface on top. According to the reports, LG is expected to announce the LG V40 ThinQ in September and could start selling the device in October.

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Buy Xgimi Z6 Polar Wireless Projector At A Reduced Price Of $564.99 On TomTop [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 25, 2018

Based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, the Xgimi Z6 Polar wireless projector breathes new life into home entertainment by merging deeply engaging audio and high-end video performance in a compact form factor. The device remits 1080P HD quality video views with 4K support (up to a maximum of 300 inches) and can be used with most of the smartphones, laptops or tablets.

On the downside, the high-end projector doesn’t come cheap. In fact, if you’re interested in pre-ordering the Z6 Polar projector, you’d need to shell out $579.99 on TomTop.

But if you’re a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a projector, we’ll show how you can effortlessly save a considerable amount of money on its original asking price. All you need to do in order to get a noteworthy 15% off on the device is to apply coupon code ‘TTZ6’ during the checkout process.

You can bring your grand total down to only $564.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon code. You end up saving $15 with the help of the coupon, which will be valid only for a limited period of time.

The Z6 Polar is an irresistible projector at this lowered price, given that it is equipped with two 3W stereo speakers that deliver high-quality audio. Moreover, it is powered by a Mstar 6A838 4-core 64-bit Cortex-A53 processor and it uses a Mali-T820MP4 GPU, under the hood.

Furthermore, the Z6 Polar wireless projector offers 2GB of RAM that helps it run fast and stable. It comes with a hearty 8GB of onboard storage to ensure you never run out of space for storing your favorite contents.

Furthermore, the device adopts DLP projection technology along with 700 ANSI lumens, providing higher brightness without causing any sort of harm to eyes. With 1080P resolution, the projector provides crystal clear pictures, while the 4K and 3D technology help deliver unparalleled watching experiences.

You can visit this link to avail the discount before the coupon code expires.

Get Big Discount On Xgimi Z6 Polar Wireless Projector On TomTop

Samsung will unveil its Smart Speaker called Magbee at IFA 2018

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 25, 2018

The much-talked about and anticipated Samsung‘s smart speaker expected to be launched before the end of the year might be called “Magbee” as Samsung has registered the trademark in Europe and US. Although much is not known about the speaker, the only sure thing is that the device would be powered by Bixby with involvement from Harman.

The speaker from a recent patent application spotted would be embedded with a dial. The Magbee speaker is expected to work with some sort of wireless home audio solution from Samsung. The is most likely to happen with support from multi-room audio and multiple speakers firing simultaneously.

It should be noted that the Samsung Galaxy Note9 is scheduled to be launched on August 9 and there are rumors that the Magbee speaker might be officially launched also that very day along the smartphone. The day is a very big day for Samsung, as a whole load of products would be launched, these products include, Galaxy Watch, tablets, and Galaxy Tab S4 the flagship device that has kept everyones heads up.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 gets 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant in China

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Jeet

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Jul 25, 2018

Earlier this year, Xiaomi launched Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphone in India with up to 6GB RAM and up to 64GB internal storage. The company launched the same smartphone in China as the Redmi Note 5, with better specifications.

After launching the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 in China, the company has now introduced a new variant that comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, adding to the already available models — 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 64GB storage.

Even though the new variant comes with increased storage capacity, the pricing remains the same as 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model — 1,699 Yuan, which roughly converts to $250. It will be available for purchase in China from 27th July.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes with a Full HD+ display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and 2.5D curved glass. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 processor. It comes with AI Dual Camera that features a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a secondary sensor of 5-megapixel that captures depth.

The camera comes equipped with features like dual autofocus, EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization), HDR, Burst Mode and Panorama. It can capture amazing AI driven portrait shots by naturally blurring the background. Apart from shooting full HD videos, it can also record 720p slow-motion videos.

On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel sensor with a Soft-LED flash that also carries support for AI portrait mode. The inclusion of pre-HDR allows it to intelligently detect the background light to capture selfie shots in dim-light conditions by configuring the front LED flash accordingly.

It runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Treble support with a layer of the company’s own custom interface MIUI on top. The phone draws power from a 4,000mAh battery that supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

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Comio X1 with 5.5-inch HD+ display and 2GB RAM launched for Rs. 7,499 ($109)

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Jeet

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Jul 25, 2018

Comio has launched yet another budget smartphone in India — Comio X1, the watered-down variant of the Comio X1 Note that aims to take on the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Oppo Realme 1. It will be available in three color options — Red Hot, Royal Black, and Sunrise Gold for Rs. 7,499 that roughly converts to $109.

The smartphone will be available for purchase through key retail stores across the country as well as online platforms such as Amazon India, Flipkart, Paytm, Shopclues, and Snapdeal. Further, the Reliance Jio subscribers buying the Comio X1 will get Rs. 2,200 cashback.

The company is also offering its native after-sales support that comprises one year and 100 days of warranty, one-time screen breakage warranty, 30-day replacement, and an upgrade offer that allows customers to get 40 percent discount in return of their less than a 12-month-old Comio device.

The Comio X1 features a 5.5-inch HD+ FullView IPS display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by MediaTek MT6739 quad-core processor along with 2GB RAM.

It packs 16GB of internal storage and there’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 128GB. Coming to the camera department, the smartphone comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper with f/2.2 aperture and an LED flash.

According to the company, the camera offers AI solutions integrated with Portrait/ Bokeh mode, Smile Gesture, Face cute and Face-age photographing. The front-facing camera also has AI-powered facial recognition technology for Face Unlock feature.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/ AGPS, FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack, USB, and OTG support. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 3,050mAh battery.

Check Out The 5-Day Flash Sale On GeekBuying; Receive Big Discounts And A Giveaway!

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 25, 2018

Looks like budget-conscious buyers are in for a treat. GeekBuying is offering big discounts on a slew of electronics and other items while simultaneously running a giveaway as part of its recently kicked off promotion sale.

Dubbed as the ‘5-Day Flash Sale,’ the GeekBuying promo features a broad range of heavily discounted products that have been split into multiple categories to expedite the search process. On top of that, the Chinese online store is giving buyers an opportunity to receive a free Bluetooth Shutter.

GeekBuying is giving 3% off on all items in the form of the coupon code ‘IPAZZ1’ and a chance to save $50 on order value over $500 by using coupon code ‘IPAZZ2.’ The Giveaway & Coupons category encompasses electronic items that are currently available at the dropped price. There are more products that are expected to grace this category soon.

For the sake of an instance, you can get a massive 64% off on the iPazzPort KP-810-21SD French Mini Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad, which usually sells for $22.23 on GeekBuying. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the item is currently available at a slashed price of $7.99.
You can save an extra $0.24 during the checkout process by using the coupon code ‘IPAZZ1.’ This will bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $7.75. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

The next category labeled is More Savings and it is crammed with considerably discounted items. There’s a Himedia Q10 Pro Bluetooth media player in the section, and you can buy it at a lowered price of just $159.99 for a limited period of time. This is a noteworthy 56% reduction in the device’s retail price of $366.61.

Although you can choose from different options, each alternative carries a different discount. Nevertheless, you can still get an additional 3% off on all the variants by applying the coupon code.
If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hand on a high-end TV box that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. GeekBuying is doling out big discounts on all TV boxes featured in this category.

For example, the site is giving a noteworthy 50% off on the H96 Mini Amlogic S905W TV box, which would normally set you back $77.52. Thanks to the discount, the well-received TV is now up for grabs at a lowered price of just $38.99.

You can follow this link to check out the rest of the products and to avail the discounts before they come to an end. Note that five customers with the highest purchase order from this promo will be eligible to receive the Ipazzport Bluetooth Shutter absolutely free.

Get Big Discounts On TV Box And Consumer Electronics On GeekBuying

Buy Insta360 Pro 8K 360° VR Video Camera For Only $3,000 On TomTop [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 25, 2018

Touted as the most powerful, all-in-one VR and 3D content capturing platform, the Insta360 Pro adopts Insta360’s most advanced technology. Aside from that, the device boasts an array of jaw-dropping features that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet.

According to Insta360 CEO and founder Liu Jingkang, this is the first time such power has been embedded into a user-friendly, compact system that lets you share your VR content with worldwide audiences. We’ll not only check out Insta360 Pro’s features but also shed light on a big discount available on the powerful video camera’s selling price.

TomTop has a reputation for selling diverse and high-quality products that usually carry affordable price tags. Keeping in line with its notoriety, the Chinese online store is currently doling out a significant 38% off on the feature-laden Insta360 Pro.

In order to get your hands on the coveted VR video camera, you’d normally have to shell out $5,588.32 but thanks to the aforesaid discount, the Insta360 Pro can now be yours at a dropped price of just $3,500. TomTop is giving buyers an opportunity to save $2,088.32 on the device’s retail price.
But if you’re on a tight budget, you can apply coupon code ‘TUXUE500OFF’ to save a considerable amount of more money without breaking much of a sweat. You can save an extra $500 and bring your grand total down to just $3,000 with the help of the above-mentioned coupon.

Despite bearing a heavily dropped price tag, the Insta360 Pro is an irresistible video camera that can take the definition to an outstanding 7680 X 7680 pixels reach in post-stitching. Moreover, it supports up to an impressive 4K 360° 3D live streaming on all 360-supporting platforms as well as Insta360 server via Ethernet/WiFi/4G.

You can follow this link in order to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount which is slated to end shortly. It is also worth noting that the discount coupon will only be valid until July 31st.

Get 38% Off On Insta360 Pro 8K 360° VR Video Camera On TomTop

Preorder The Newwear Q3 Smartwatch For Just $9.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 25, 2018

If you’re looking for a feature-laden smartwatch that helps you keep track of your health without emptying your pocket, look no further. Newwear’s recently unveiled Q3 is perfect for fitness-conscious people who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartwatch.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the already low-priced Q3 smartwatch is currently up for preorder on Banggood bearing a heavily discounted price tag. We’ll not only shed light on the aforesaid discount but also divulge details about the device’s awe-inspiring features.

The Newwear Q3 would normally set you back $39.99 on Banggood. But as part of its latest promo, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is doling out a mammoth 75% off on the smartwatch’s original selling price.

As a result, the coveted smartwatch can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $9.99. Despite carrying a heavily dropped price the Q3 is nothing short of exceptional, given that it sports a relatively bigger 1.3-inch HD screen with a screen resolution of 240 x 240 pixels.

On top of that, the Q3 boasts industry first replaceable background chart function. Moreover, it supports mobile photo albums, real shots and a slew of other image replacements.

The smartwatch comes with a 3-dimensional UI interface which deviates from the traditional black and white screen and is brimming with highly appealing colors. It can be used to monitor running, walking and various other activities.

The IP68 waterproof certified fitness bracelet can display sports data in real time, It has heart rate measurement (static, dynamic), blood pressure (user can set timed blood pressure measurement), blood oxygen monitor, fatigue monitor along with call and message notifications.

On the downside, the reduced pre-sale price will be valid only for 20 pieces. The remaining 300 pieces will sell for $16.99, and the smartwatch will go back to its retail price as soon as the promo ends. Moreover, you can choose from a broad range of color options including gold, silver, steel black, orange, black and gray.

If you’re interested in grabbing the discount before it ends, just follow this link without wasting time.

Get 75% Off On Newwear Q3 Smartwatch On Banggood

Buy BlitzWolf BW-BS4 Selfie Stick For Just $17.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 25, 2018

The new version of the well-received BW-BS3 is a highly-adjustable 3-in-1 Bluetooth long extended tripod selfie stick for iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and iPhone X smartphones. Dubbed as the BlitzWolf BW-BS4, the super long selfie stick is currently up for preorder on Banggood.

The Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is doling out a noteworthy discount on the BW-BS4 selfie stick’s original asking price for a limited period of time. Let’s head straight into the details.

The BlitzWolf BW-BS4 would normally set you back $29.99 on Banggood, but much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the site is offering 40% off on its retail price. As a result, you can now buy the feature-laden selfie stick at a dropped price of just $17.99.

In other words, Banggood is giving buyers an opportunity to save $12 on the BlitzWolf BW-BS4 selfie stick, which boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring features. The BW-BS4 is an ideal selfie stick when it comes to taking self-portraits as it is equipped with a handle mode. It features a tripod mode which is perfect for recording videos and making a live show.

Thanks to its multi-angle rotation feature, you can quickly adjust the angle of the BW-BS4 to match multiple shooting styles and surrounding. Its rotatable smartphone mount lets you switch between horizontal and vertical positions.

The highly compact selfie stick boasts 810mm extended length and comes with a comfortable handle. The user gets a relatively larger grip area and more stability with the BW-BS4 selfie stick.

Furthermore, it has a Bluetooth-enabled mini remote. The easily removable and rechargeable remote draws its juices from a 65mAh high capacity battery that delivers 40 working hours and 50,000 selfies per charge.

If you’re interested in pre-ordering the BW-BS4 selfie stick at a dropped price, you can follow this link without wasting time. Note that the presale price will be valid only for the first 100 pieces. The next 500 pieces will sell for $19.99, and the device will go back to its retail price as soon as the promo comes to an end.

Get 40% Off On BlitzWolf BW-BS4 Selfie Stick On Banggood

eSUN is Looking for Devoted & Reliable Dealers/Distributors

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Cheky Zhu

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Jul 25, 2018

eSUN,engaged in 3D printing since 2006, one of the earliest bird across the world devoted to the Research & Development of 3D printing materials that includes FDM printing filaments, photopolymer resins and 3D printers as well as the peripheral products. Now eSUN has already formed the integrated system for Research & Development, Manufacturing and Marketing and own very distinct competitive edge in the global competition, that is, famous brand, high cost-effective, complete variety, solid quality, wide application. What’s more, eSUN is the Leading Drafting Member of National Standard for PLA based 3D printing materials, possesses more than 10 proprietary technologies from abroad and home. Up till now, eSUN already finished the development of more than 30 kinds of printing materials that came into the market, who ranks top one from the assortment of product all around the world. The independent operating production base has production lines that is over 20 for 3D printing materials, with annual production capacity of 1,500 tons that listed number one in the world.According to theChinese top media in 3D printing, eSUN is the largest supplier on the volume of 3D printing materials in the whole country in the past three years. In marketing, eSUN already has more than 50 world-wide representation network that distribute eSUN 3D printing materials to over 100 countries through years of market development and is gradually to build online sales channel in different marketplace. In 2018，eSUN is listed top 2 among the favorite filament brands by filament directory, the authority for 3D printer filaments.

eSUN is distributing in over 70 countries with limited sales network, however, our current network is not enough to cover the business needs well in the market, hence we are now looking for dealers/distributors all over the world in order to build a solid eSUN representation network for the premium products existed and to go to the market.

What are we looking for ?

We want to build a long-lasting partnership with someone, who :

is devoted to the 3D printing
share the same mission, value and recognize the products of eSUN
is enthusiastic, ambitious and willing to become a part of eSUN Family
has a professional team comprised of 4-5 people that are dedicated to the marketing, sales and service of eSUN branded products
is initiative to develop the market, visit and follow-up clients and create documentation and email to eSUN for the records, business analysis and direction
will play fair with other dealers or distributors

Why the eSUN?

There are many reasons why you are worthwhile to become a eSUN officially authorized dealer:

eSUN is a global leading leading source in 3D printing industry and a famous brand across the world, you will benefit from the brand awareness, reputation and influence.
More powerful R&D and marketing strength, which gives you the ability to provide more choice with solid quality than other players in the market to your customers and industry application solutions.
Enjoy the great ascending discounted partner price and attractive profit margin.
Regional benefits assurance under strict protection mechanism.
Systematic supply chain value that delivers higher efficiency of business needs fulfillment.
Enjoy systematic training on marketing, technology and after-sales service that includes face-to-face meeting, webinar, unlimited online support and instant communciation route etc.

If you are interested to establish a partnership with eSUN, please drop an email to [email protected].

Preorder The Elephone A4 Pro Smartphone For Only $164.99 On CooliCool

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 25, 2018

Elephone A4 Pro

Elephone took the wraps off the A4 Pro smartphone in May this year. The long-awaited Elephone A4 successor garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers and tech buffs as it featured an impressive array of specs and features.

Bearing its skyrocketing popularity in mind, CooliCool is currently doling out a big discount on the Elephone A4 Pro smartphone’s original selling price. While the recently unveiled smartphone would normally set you back $199.99, the Chinese online electronics store is giving buyers an opportunity to preorder it at a dropped price of just $164.99.

In other words, you can now get $35 off on the A4 Pro smartphone’s retail price without breaking much of a sweat. Note that the phone is up for pre-order in two color versions including black and nebula on CooliCool.

The Elephone A4 Pro smartphone is quite a bargain at this heavily discounted price, given that it sports an eye-catching all glass in the body design, with an equally appealing 5.85-inch touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.

The phone packs a powerful MT6763 Octa-Core processor at the speed of 2.0GHz along with an ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 700MHz, 2-Cores GPU, under the hood. Moreover, it extends the storage of 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM for using.

On the photography front, the phone houses a 16MP rear-mounted camera and an 8MP front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. It runs the latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a 4000 mAh battery with fast charging feature.

On top of that, the dual-SIM smartphone is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors including a proximity sensor, accelerometer, ambient light, fingerprint scanner, gyroscope, and compass. You can follow this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount before it comes to an end.

Get $35 Off On The Elephone A4 Pro Smartphone On CooliCool

LG K11+ and K11α announced in Brazil

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 24, 2018

LG has announced “two” new phones in Brazil. They are the LG K11+ and the LG K11α. While both phones are new to Brazil, they are actually not new models. They are the same as the LG K10, K10+ (2018), and K10α (2018).

Both phones have a 5.3-inch 1280 x 720 display with bezels at the top and bottom. There is a MediaTek MT6750 on board with 2GB RAM and 16GB of storage on the K11α and 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM on the K11+.

The K11+ also comes with a 13MP rear camera with background blur effect while the K11α has an 8MP rear camera. Both phones have 5MP selfie sensors. They also both have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3000mAh battery, DTS: X surround sound audio, and run Android Oreo. They also passed MIL-STD tests.

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HMD launches the Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 8110 4G in Taiwan

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 24, 2018

Nokia took the wraps off the Nokia X6 which it christened Nokia 6.1 Plus in Hong Kong last week signifying the global launch of the model. HMD Global has now unveiled the Nokia 6.1 Plus in Taiwan after teasing it last week. The mobile phone was unveiled alongside the Nokia 8110 4G which was launched in China last month.

The 6.1 Plus will go on sale across various channels in Taiwan from August 1 with a price tag of NT$ 8,000/€200. This is as high as the HKD 2,288 ($292) price tag with which the device launched in Hong Kong which is considered expensive. The Nokia 8110 4G will also be available to customers in Taiwan from July 25 with its price starting at NT$ 2,800/€80.

As a reminder, the Nokia 6.1 Plus features a 5.8-inch Full HD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is fuelled by a Snapdragon 636 processor which is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which can be expanded by an SD card up to 400GB. In the photography department, the smartphone sports a dual 16-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture and a 5-megapixel camera with f/2.4 aperture on the rear and 16-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture on the front for selfies. Under the hood is a 3,060mAh battery which supports fast charging. The device comes in Blue and White colours.

On its part, the Nokia 8110 4G packs a 2.4-inch screen with a 240 x 320 resolution. It is powered by a 1.1GHz Qualcomm 205 processor paired with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage. The phone runs KaiOS and lets you sync your contacts via Gmail and Outlook. The device equally packs a 2MP camera with LED flash. Other features include a portable hotspot, dual SIM support, a MicroSD card slot for up to 64GB of extra storage, FM Radio, a 3.5mm audio jack, GPS, and Bluetooth 4.1. The Nokia 8110 4G will be available in Black or Yellow.

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Xiaomi and VIOMI are working on two smart refrigerators, both get Bluetooth certified

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 24, 2018

Xiaomi may be known as a smartphone manufacturer but it also makes lots of other products such as home appliances that are released in partnership with brands under its ecosystem. Among these appliances are refrigerators. So far it has two already – the Mini J Retro Mini Refrigerator and the VIOMI Smart Refrigerator but a new report says it has another two in development and it appears these refrigerators will have the Xiaomi branding.

An exclusive report by Winfuture.de has revealed that Xiaomi has two refrigerators that it is co-developing with VIOMI. Evidence of the existence of the two refrigerators was seen on the Bluetooth SIG website.

The two devices are said to be a two-door and three-door “no-frost” refrigerators referred to as the “Xiaomi Mi Bottom Refrigerator” and “Mi 3-Door Refrigerator” respectively. Their capacities are also listed as 272 and 301 liters.

Both are much smaller than VIOMI’s own smart refrigerator which has a 450L capacity. We also can’t tell at the moment what the screen size will be for each of them. VIOMI’s own for example has a 21-inch touch-screen display. The refrigerators are also said to support Bluetooth 4.2 and Bluetooth 5.0 and also 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band for connectivity.

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Honor Play gets first price cut, now comes with free Bluetooth speaker and wired earphones

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 24, 2018

The Honor Play is the first smartphone to come with Huawei’s GPU Turbo technology. Apart from the improved GPU performance, it also supports 4D gaming which is basically the user playing 3D games and experiencing physical effects (read vibrations) when there is an explosion, shooting, or quake in the game.

Announced back in May, the Honor Play has now received its first price cut since it went on sale. When it launched, the base model which has 4GB of RAM and 64G B of storage was priced at ¥1999 (~$295). Huawei has announced it will now sell for ¥1899 (~$280). It will also ship all orders with a free Huawei Bluetooth speaker and a pair of wired earphones that cost ¥109 (~$16) and ¥99 (~$15) respectively.

The Honor Play comes with a 6.3-inch screen FHD+ screen with a notch. It is powered by a Kirin 970 processor, the same found in the Huawei Mate 10, Huawei P20, and Honor V10. Apart from the 4GB model which got a price cut, there is a 6GB RAM + 64GB model.

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Amazfit BIP and Stratos smartwatches launched in India, pricing starts at Rs. 5499 ($80)

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Jeet

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Jul 24, 2018

Keeping its promise, Xiaomi-based Huami has today launched two new smartwatches in the Indian market — Amazfit BIP and Amazfit Stratos.

Both the devices, which come with multi-sport tracking, heart rate sensor and have built-in GP, will be available for purchase in India exclusively through online marketplace Flipkart.

The Amazfit BIP comes with a 1.28-inch color touch always-on reflective display with 176 x 176 pixels screen resolution and a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top. It also has an AF coating that provides an at-a-glance view of time, date, steps, weather, sports stats, among others.

It also supports notifications for calls, messages, emails, and other apps. As said, there’s a multi-sport tracking that tracks runs, cycling, etc. with mapped routes and detailed stats along with heart rate zones with optical heart rate sensor.

As for the sensor, the device packs a 3-axis accelerometer, air pressure sensor (barometer) for elevation, a geomagnetic sensor (compass) as well as GPS + GLONASS for route tracking. It also comes with IP68 certification ensuring dust, rain and splash resistance. The device supports Bluetooth 4.0 LE for connection with Android as well as iOS devices.

The Amazfit BIP is powered by a 190mAh Li-Po battery that can provide up to 30 days of regular usage and up to 45 days of usage with minimal notifications. Weighing at 31 grams, the smartwatch has 20mm standard width changeable watch band.

On the other hand, the Amazfit Stratos sports a 1.34-inch always-on color LCD touch display with 320 x 300 pixels resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor along with 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal storage.

Similar to the Amazfit BIP, the Stratos also supports notifications for calls, messages, emails and other applications. It also supports multi-sport tracking for activities like running, walking, trail run, cycling, climbing, swimming, etc.

The device comes with an optical heart rate sensor for heart rate zones and VO₂max fitness level analysis. As for the sensor, it packs an optical heart rate sensor (PPG), tri-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, a geomagnetic sensor, air pressure sensor and ambient light sensor.

For connectivity with Android and Apple device, it has Bluetooth 4.0 LE and also has Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g. It has 5 ATM water resistance rating up to 164 feet and 50 meters. It has a 22mm standard width changeable watch band.

The Xiaomi Amazfit BIP comes in four color options — Onyx Black, Cinnabar Red, White Cloud, and Kokoda Green and costs Rs. 5,499 (approximately $80). On the other hand, the Amazfit Stratos comes in Black color and is priced at Rs. 15,999, which roughly converts to $232.

OnePlus will roll out the drums on July 28 as it opens three new experience stores in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 24, 2018

Chinese phone manufacturer OnePlus today hinted that it would be cutting the tapes soon to unveil three of its latest experience stores in India. The event which would take place on July 28 at 11 AM will hold simultaneously in Bangalore, Mumbai and Kolkata. As a way of giving back to its fans, OnePlus will dole out gifts ranging from a OnePlus 6 phone, Marvel Avengers Iron Man case for the OP6 and branded t-shirts to the first 100 customers.

In order to be eligible for the draw where these prizes would be won, fans must register online. In addition, students will be offered the chance to win Back-to-School kit when they make purchases. The company will also be offering free OnePlus 5 or OnePlus 5T accessories for everyone who comes along a friend.

This is a clear indication of OnePlus’ ambition to expand its global reach including in India. Thus, it is no surprise that the OnePlus 6 offline sales grew by 91% when compared to that of the OP5. The Chinese firm is said to have mooted plans to expand its brick-and-mortar stores with at least 10 additional stores in 10 major markets. The company is also tipped as having plans to open an R&D centre in India.

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Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Global Market Availability

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 24, 2018

Xiaomi finally ended all speculations and rumours surrounding the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite with the launch of the duo in an event held in Spain. The popularity of the Mi A2 is traceable to the successful run of the Mi A1 which came out as Xiaomi’s first and only phone running stock Android. Xiaomi Mi A2 has now joined that train and along with it comes a new Mi A2 Lite.

When the dust generated by the launch finally settles, the next question would be the availability of both models. The Chinese company did not leave us in doubt as to the global availability of the models. According to details released by the firm, the Mi A2 will be available in 39 different countries cutting across six different regions of the world while the Mi A2 Lite will only be available in 36 different countries. The three countries where the Mi A2 Lite won’t be available are in the Asia Pacific and they include India, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

In the Asia Pacific, the Mi A2 will b available in Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Pakistan, Indonesia and a couple of other countries. The model will also be available in the following countries in Europe; Spain, France, Italy, Poland Bulgaria, Belarus, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Turkey among others. Both models will also be available in The Middle East and Africa in Egypt, Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE. While in the Americas, only Colombia and Mexico will get the models. If you are interested in grabbing the models ASAP, then you can bet on third-party retailers like GearBest, Banggood and others where the Mi A2 and A2 Lite is already on sale.