OPPO A5 Leaks: Press Renders and Full Specs

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Jun 29, 2018

Full specifications and official renders of an upcoming mid-range OPPO device have leaked online. The OPPO A5, based on the renders and specs will also join the notched display train.

The device has a 6.2-inch 1520 x 720 display. Although there is a notch at the top, the phone still has a bit of bezel at the bottom too. Under its hood is a Snapdragon 450 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

The OPPO A5 has dual rear cameras – a 13MP sensor paired with a 2MP sensor for depth of field. It also has an 8MP sensor nestled within the notch in front.

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There is Android 8.1 Oreo on board along with a 4230mAh battery. It doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner, so face unlock is probably available. The phone’s dimensions are 156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2mm.

Official renders show the phone has a polygon design on the back and appears to be covered in glass. We have seen this design on some of OPPO’s recent offering including the India-exclusive Realme 1.

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The Ulefone X Smartphone Goes Up For Presale On CooliCool Bearing A Slashed Price!

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 29, 2018

After floating around the rumor mill for quite a long time, the Ulefone X smartphone was unveiled in May this year. As expected, the feature-laden device became an instant hit among smartphone lovers.

Regrettably, the Ulefone X smartphone doesn’t come cheap. In fact, if you’d like to pre-order it on online stores, you’d need to shell out more than $250.

Bearing the phone’s popularity in mind, CooliCool is giving cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to get their hands on the well-received Ulefone X smartphone at a slashed price of $159.99. Note that the Ulefone X smartphone normally bears a price tag of $259.99 on CooliCool.

The Ulefone X is quite a bargain at this heavily discounted price, given that boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and feature. Let’s take a gander at some of the phone’s mean features.

First off, the Ulefone X smartphone sports a mammoth 5.85 Inch HD+ full-screen display with a screen resolution of 1512 X 720 pixels. Moreover, it is housed in a robust aluminum alloy body which is further augmented with a bezel-less design.

The phone packs a powerful MTK6763 2.0GHz Octa Core processor along with an ARM Mali-G71 MP2 GPU, under the hood. It offers 4GB of RAM, coupled with 64GB of onboard storage (expandable up to 256GB).

On the photography front, the Ulefone X smartphone houses a 13MP+5MP dual-camera setup with dual-LED flash and AF on the back. Up front, there’s an 8 MP (SW 13 MP) camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The dual-SIM smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a non-detachable 3300mAh battery. Furthermore, the Ulefone X smartphone boasts a broad range of useful sensors such as gravity sensor, distance sensor, light sensor and a fingerprint sensor.

The Ulefone X smartphone is expected to start shipping from July 7th. You can follow this link if you are interested in taking advantage of the lowered price before the phone goes back to its original asking price.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Juicy Details Leaked; Its Arrival May Result in Discontinuation of Galaxy Note 8

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 29, 2018

Samsung has confirmed that it will be debuting the Galaxy Note 9 on Aug. 9. Well-known tipster Eldar Murtazin who has used the pre-production unit of the Note 9 in order to evaluate its hardware and software has shared some juicy details about the flagship smartphone.

According to Murtazin, there is miniscule difference between the front design of the Galaxy Note 9 and the predecessor Galaxy Note 8. In fact, the only major change in the design is the repositioned fingerprint reader which is now available below the horizontal dual camera.

In the camera department too, Samsung has not brought many major changes as it inherits the dual camera setup with variable aperture from the Galaxy S9+. Murtazin has revealed that with new algorithms onboard and improved optical image stabilization, the dual cameras are able to deliver better photography experience. The South Korean company has also updated the AR Emojis on the Note 9. The pre-production unit was found to be equipped with brighter panel for improved sunlight visibility. It also features updated Always on Display (AOD).

The Galaxy Note 9 is a bit bulky as Murtazin claims that it is packed with a 4,000mAh battery. Such a large battery may allow the phablet to last for two days with single charge. As rumors have revealed, Murtazin has said that the S Pen stylus will be arriving with some major improvements including support for Bluetooth connectivity.

The U.S. and South Korea are expected to receive the Snapdragon 845 edition of the Galaxy Note 9. Rest of the market could be treated with its Exynos 9810 variant. The handset will be arriving with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The company is also expected to unleash an 8 GB RAM edition of the Note 9 that will either include 256 GB or 512 GB of internal storage.

It is likely that the company may advertise the Galaxy Note 9 as a business-centric smartphone when its market release draws near. A recent report has revealed that the company may discontinue the Galaxy Note 8 in order to drive the sales of Note 9. The reason behind it is that the company has halted the shipments of the Note 8 units to its retailing partners. At present, the retailers are said to be clearing up the existing stock of Note 8.

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Toys Hobbies And Robot Promo Kicks Off On Banggood; Get An Extra 15% Off On All Items!

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 29, 2018

Banggood is offering cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to get their hands on RC toys, robots, and other toys without shelling out a lot of money. In a bid to simplify the search process, the site gives you an option to sort all products by their popularity, recentness, and the number of reviews.

While a slew of items featured in the aforesaid categories carry considerable discounts, we’ll show you how you can get an additional 15% off on all toys hobbies and robots without breaking much of a sweat. Let’s head straight to the details.

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This section is crammed with RC drones and other accessories. More importantly, the items included in this section are currently available at considerably slashed prices.

Keeping in line with this, the site is offering a noteworthy 26% off on the DJI Mavic Pro Fly More Combo version, which would normally set you back $$1,995 on Banggood. With the aforesaid discount, the powerful device can now be yours at a dropped price of just $1575.

But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can apply discount coupon ‘Midsale15%’ to save an extra $236.25 at the time of checking out. This brings your grand total down to just $1,338.75.

Alternatively, you can go for the Mavic Pro Only version, which usually sells for $1,629 on Banggood. The site is currently offering a 26% off on the device’s retail price, which means you’d need to shell out just $1209 for this version.

After applying the aforesaid coupon code, you’d be able to save $181.35 more. In other words, your grand total will come down to only $1,027.65, which is a significant reduction in the device’s original asking price.

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The next segment is brimming with recently-added items that are most accessories for RC drones. While the items featured in this section do not carry big discounts, you can still save money by using the discount code we’ve mentioned above.

For the sake of an instance, the Sunnylife Mirror foldable signal extend antenna range booster sunshade cover for DJI Mavic Air Mavic Pro Spark is available for $15.99 on Banggood. While the item doesn’t carry a discount, you can still save $2.40 by using the coupon code ‘Midsale15%’ while checking out.

You end up paying only $13.59. Similarly, the coupon code is valid for almost every product included this category.

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You can find a slew of products bearing heavily slashed prices in this segment. As part of its latest promotion sale that kicked off on June 26th, Banggood is giving a 46% off on the Eachine E010 Mini RC drone which usually sells for $19.99 on the site.
Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the E010 Mini can now be yours at a reduced price of just $10.85. You can choose between 2 color options including black green and black red.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out rest of the products and use the discount coupon before it expires. It’s worth noting that you’d be able to get extra discounts using the coupon code only for a limited period of time.

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Samsung Galaxy A6 Gets Price Cut In India, Now Retailing For Rs. 19,990 ($291)

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Jeet

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Jun 29, 2018

Last month, Samsung launched its new mid-range smartphone in the Indian market — Samsung Galaxy A6. Now, the smartphone has received a price cut of Rs. 2,000 and is available for purchase for Rs. 19,990 (approximately $291), down from the launch price of Rs. 21,990 (approx. $321).

The new pricing of the Galaxy A6 is applicable on both online and offline purchases. The 64GB storage model of the phone will also be available for purchase at Rs. 20,990 (~$306) instead of the 22,990 (~$335) price tag announced during the phone’s launch in India. However, the 64GB storage variant is yet to go on sale in India.

The smartphone is available in three color options — Black, Blue, and Gold. On the other hand, its bigger sibling — the Galaxy A6 Plus is still retailing for Rs. 25,990, which roughly converts to $379.

The Samsung Galaxy A6 comes with a 5.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display with screen resolution of 1480 x 720 pixels and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the company’s own Exynos 7870 octa-core processor clocked at 1.6GHz. The chipset is coupled with 4GB RAM and 32GB / 64GB of internal storage.

In terms of the optics, the smartphone features a 16-megapixel camera on the back with f/1.7 aperture and autofocus. On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 16-megapixel camera with f/1.9 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. Both the front and rear cameras feature an LED flash for brighter photos. It also offers features such as Background Blur and Live Bokeh.

On the connectivity front, the Galaxy A6 offers 4G LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, micro USB port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own custom Samsung Experience user interface on top. The device is fuelled by a 3000mAh battery.

Motorola Has An Event On August 2, May Launch The Moto Z3 Or Moto One Power

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 29, 2018

Motorola has announced that it has an event scheduled for August 2. However, it has kept mum on what product(s) it will be announcing. Although it does tease us with the statement “a whole new way to connect, stream, download, video chat, and more”. The Moto Z3 and the Moto One Power are the two major devices that are yet to be announced. There is a chance it can be one or even both of them.

The Moto Z3 is the more likely of the two phones to be announced. Its predecessor – the Moto Z2 Force – was announced in July last year, so an early August launch isn’t far off the mark.

For now, the only confirmed spec of the Moto Z3 is a Snapdragon 845 processor. It will most definitely come with the same sized 18:9 display as the Moto Z3 Play but with a higher resolution. It should also pack dual rear cameras and may be announced along with new Moto Mods.

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Buy ILIFE A4s Robot Vacuum Cleaner For Only $138.59 On Amazon [Coupon Code Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 29, 2018

If you’re looking for a high-end vacuum cleaner that can help you keep your home clean and tidy without emptying your pocket, look no further. While robot vacuums normally bear steeper price tags than their traditional counterparts, the iLife A4s is a simple cleaner that eliminates dust for a low price.

The ILIFE A4s robot vacuum cleaner usually sells for $195.79 on Amazon. But if you’re on a tight budget, we’ll show you how you can save a considerable amount of money on the power-packed vacuum cleaner without breaking much of a sweat.

As part of its new promo, which kicked off on June 27th, iLife is offering the A4s robot vacuum cleaner at a reduced price of just $140.39 on Amazon. On the downside, the discount will be valid only until July 1st.

On top of that, you can get an extra 22% off on the ILIFE A4s robot vacuum’s already lowered asking price simply by applying coupon code ‘CYX7ERKD’ at the time of checking out. By using this code, you can bring your grand total down to just $138.59, and save a considerable amount of money during the check out process.

Despite lacking advanced features such as Wi-Fi connectivity, the A4s offers solid performance. Sporting an eye-catching compact design, the iLife branded robot vacuum cleaner is backed by 2 AAA batteries that last longer.

With a 12.2 inches diameter and standing just 3 inches tall, the iLife A4s is relatively smaller than a slew of other robot vacuums that are currently available in the market. Its petite design makes the device perfect for low-clearance furniture, and an easy-to-carry robot vacuum cleaner.

The dark gray-tinted A4s comes with a single Auto button to start cleaning up top. The infrared sensors are front-mounted, while a surprisingly sizable dustbin has been placed on the other end. You can check out the full specification and take advantage of the coupon code before it expires simply by following this link.

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Huawei Rumored to Launch First 5G Phone in June 2019

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 29, 2018

Huawei is one of the Chinese smartphone OEMs that has been actively working to make 5G technology available to general users. At the ongoing Mobile World Congress Shanghai (MWCS) 2018, Huawei CEO Eric Xu confirmed that the company plans to be ready with its first commercial 5G solutions and smartphone chips by March next year. This will make it possible to debut its first 5G smartphone by June 2019.

Huawei is known for launching P-series of flagship phones by the first quarter of the year whereas the Mate series flagship are made official at the start of the last quarter. Hence, the 2019’s Huawei P30 is unlikely to carry support for 5G connectivity. However, there is a possibility that the Mate 30 that is speculated to debut by October 2019 could be the company’s first 5G phone.

The Chinese firm will be fixing problems related to low latency and network connectivity by the end of this year. Once these hurdles are resolved, the development process can pick up pace significantly. Xu is of the view that Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) can grow significantly through 5G. However, he did not reveal any plans on entering the VR and AR markets.

As far as the 5G enabled Huawei phone that is expected to debut by June 2019, it is now being speculated that it could be a mid-range smartphone. The Mate 30 arriving towards the end of 2019 may feature the high-end Kirin 1020 that will be enabled with support for 5G connectivity.

In related news, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has also confirmed that the company is prepping up to debut its first 5G phone by June 2019. Hence, the OnePlus 7 could be one of the first smartphones to arrive with support for 5G connectivity.

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Motorola One Renders Leaked; Likely to Launch with One Power

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 29, 2018

In May, it was revealed that Lenovo-owned Motorola would soon launch an Android One smartphone called Motorola One Power. A fresh report on Android Headlines claims that there is another handset called Motorola One. The report also carriers press renders of the smartphone.

The publication claims that its reliable source has revealed the existence of Motorola One smartphone. So, including the One Power phone, there could be two phones in the Motorola One series. There is a possibility that more devices may launch under the Motorola One branding in the near future. It is speculated that the Motorola One and One Power will be debuting as Android One devices. Probably, the Motorola One lineup may only include Android One smartphones.

Compared to Motorola One Power smartphone, the Motorola One will be a smaller device. There is a possibility that One Power may offer longer battery performance. If this information is correct, then the Motorola One phone may sport a slimmer chassis as it may feature a lesser-capacity battery. The above image shows that the handset could be available in white and black color variants. These phones have different colored rear shell, but its frontside is black.

In terms of design, the Motorola One handset resembles the One Power phone. The press render reveals that the Motorola One also features a larger notch, a vertical dual camera, a rear logo that could be embedded with a fingerprint reader like its sibling. The below images compare the appearance of both the smartphones. The camera module of the Motorola One Power includes two sensors with an LED flash in between. However, the Motorola One smartphone does not seem to feature the same dual camera module as the two sensors are separated.

Motorola One and Motorola One Power Comparison

There is no information available on the specifications of the Motorola One. It is speculated that its specs may not differ much from the One Power smartphone. Recent reports have revealed that the One Power features a 6.2-inch display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels along with 19:9 aspect ratio. The other rumored specs of the smartphone include 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of inbuilt storage. 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup, 8-maegapixel front camera and 3,780mAh battery.

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OnePlus 7 Could be One of the First Phones to Support 5G Connectivity

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 29, 2018

OnePlus recently launched the OnePlus 6 in multiple markets across the world. The handset has met with good reception from critics and audience. It is yet to confirmed whether the Chinese manufacturer will be launching OnePlus 6T smartphone later this year. The company had claimed earlier this year that the OnePlus 6T will be launched only if it there is enough new technology to offer. The rumor mill is now silent on its existence, but what seems certain about next year’s OnePlus 7 is that it could be one of the first 5G smartphones to debut in 2019.

During the Mobile World Congress Shanghai (MWCS) 2018 tech expo that is currently going on in China, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has revealed through an interview with PC Mag is that OnePlus is working with the U.S. carriers as it plans to announce a 5G smartphone next year. This phone could very well be the OnePlus 7 smartphone. However, he neither reveal anything on the specs and features nor did he confirm on the moniker of 2019 flagship.

The probable reason why OnePlus could be one of the first companies to launch a 5G smartphones is because of its good ties with Qualcomm. At present, all the major carriers in the U.S. are almost ready to launch 5G services. However, smartphones that can offer 5G connectivity will be available in the coming year.

Apart from 5G connectivity, what other features could be available on the OnePlus 7? Since OnePlus is known for borrowing some of the innovative features from OPPO and Vivo phones, it is likely that the 2019 OnePlus 7 may come with features like notch-less screen and in-display fingerprint reader. Probably, it may also feature motorized camera assembly like the Vivo NEX and OPPO Find X. The OnePlus 7 could be driven by the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC that may debut later this year.

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Leaked Screenshot Shows The Meizu 16 Gesture Navigation Interface

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 28, 2018

Meizu is expected to release the Meizu 16 pretty soon so don’t be surprised at the influx of leaks centered on the device. A Weibo user recently shared a screenshot of what is said to be Meizu’s Flyme interface. The screenshot also reveals a couple of details about the Meizu 16 gesture navigation as the interface is that of the navigation page.

We can gather from the screenshot that the Meizu 16 will come with three interaction modes which users can choose from. There’s the mBack, as well as a gesture navigation option and Android navigation bar. The Android navigation bar if selected will activate three virtual buttons; back button, home button and multitasking button. On the other hand, the gesture navigation which is the first option on the list involves using various swipe gestures to go back to the previous page or open the home page and other actions. Looks like all three navigation option won’t run at the same time since there is a select button for all three.

The mBack button and Android navigation bar are common features of previous Meizu phones but gesture navigation is expected to make a debut on the 16. The flagship device is also expected to feature several innovative features and will be powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset. There will also be a Snapdragon 710-powered version obviously clutching a cheaper price tag. The full-screen 18:9 aspect ratio makes gesture navigation a well thought out addition to the device as it brings ease to one-handed operation. There is no official date yet for its launch but Meizu CEO Jack Wong recently hinted that it would be launched as soon as possible.

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Vivo Z1i Full Specs, Price and Release Date Leaked

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 28, 2018

Last month, Vivo announced a new mid-range line called the Z series. The first phone in the series is the Snapdragon 660-powered Vivo Z1. Today, a new leak has revealed another phone called the Vivo Z1i will launch soon.

The Vivo Z1i has a 6.26-inch FHD+ (2280 x 1080) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. This is the same display on the Z1. The phone swaps the Snapdragon 660 of its sibling for a Snapdragon 636 processor and is paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The Z1i comes with dual rear cameras in a 13MP + 2MP configuration. It also has a 16MP front-facing camera. There is a 3180mAh battery for juice and Android 8.1 Oreo pre-installed. Its dimensions are given as 154.81 x 75.03 x 7.89 mm and it weighs 149.3 grams.

The specs of the phone are identical to that of one of the devices (Vivo V1730DT) we saw on TENAA a few days ago. So its safe to say the Vivo Z1i is the same device as the Vivo V1730DT.

An image of the phone provided shows it has vertically arranged cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and will come in red. The source also reveals the Vivo Z1i will launch on the 2nd of July and will have a price tag of ¥1998 (~$300).

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Poster Reveals Full-Screen Nubia Phone Is The Nubia Z18S

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 28, 2018

The Nubia Z18 is yet to launch but there is a chance it won’t be announced alone. A new report says the dual-screen phone we saw earlier today may launch alongside it as the Nubia Z18S. An official poster showing the device and confirming the name has also surfaced.

A Nubia Z18S isn’t surprising since Nubia did launch a Z17S last year, but that was in the fourth quarter and four months after the launch of the Z17. So it is surprising that it wants to launch both the Z18 and Z18S together.

Unlike the Z18 which has a notch similar to that of the Essential PH-1, the Z18S doesn’t have a notch at all. Its screen takes up nearly the whole front of the phone with just a little sliver of bezel at the bottom and top.

The Z18S not only has a notch-less display, it also has a second screen at the back of the device just below the dual rear cameras. This second screen isn’t an e-ink display like that of the Yotaphone series or the Hisense A2. It is actually a smaller LCD display that appears to be over 5 inches in size.

The second display will serve as a viewfinder for taking selfies instead of the larger display in front. So basically, the rear sensors are the only cameras on the device, and depending on the screen in use, you are either taking a selfie or a normal photo.

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Alcatel 1 Android Go Smartphone With 5-Inch Display Launched, Priced At $89

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Jeet

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Jun 28, 2018

At the Mobile World Congress in February this year, Alcatel unveiled its new smartphone series lineup. Now, expanding the portfolio of devices under its budget Alcatel 1 lineup, the company has today launched a new entry-level smartphone — Alcatel 1. This is the same smartphone that was spotted online last week.

The smartphone comes with a 5-inch qHD+ display with screen resolution of 960 x 480 pixels. Interestingly, the phone features a FullView display with screen aspect ratio of 18:9. Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek MT6739 quad-core processor clocked at 1.28GHz.

It packs 1GB RAM and comes with 8GB of internal storage that can be further expanded by the user up to 32GB using a microSD card. In the camera department, the device features a 5-megapixel rear camera that can be interpolated to 8-megapixel. It supports LED flash, and other features like Social Square, Instant Collage, One-Handed Mode, and Photo Booth. On the front side, there’s a 2-megapixel snapper with interpolation up to 5-megapixel.

Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, a Micro-USB port, and GPS/ A-GPS. In terms of dimensions, the Alcatel 1 measures 137.6×65.7×9.8mm and it weighs 134 grams.

Just like its bigger sibling Alcatel 1X, this one too is a part of Google’s Android Go program and thus, it runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) operating system out of the box. It comes pre-loaded with Google Go, Google Maps Go, Gmail Go and Youtube Go. The smartphone is fuelled by a 2000mAh battery that the company claims can provide 8 hours of battery life under 4G usage, and a charging time of roughly 3 hours and 24 minutes.

The Alcatel 1 will be available in three color options — Metallic Blue, Metallic Gold, and Metallic Black. It has been priced at $89 and will be available for purchase in select markets starting from July.

Samsung Galaxy J8 Featuring Infinity Display, Dual Cameras is Official for Rs. 18,990 (~$276)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 28, 2018

Samsung Galaxy J8 and Galaxy J6 smartphones were unveiled in India in the previous month. While the Galaxy J6 was made available for buying readily, the Galaxy J8 was expected to arrive in India in this month. Beginning from today, the Galaxy J8 is available for purchase with a price tag of Rs. 18,990.

Samsung Galaxy J8 Specifications and Features

The Galaxy J8 that features a polycarbonate body houses a 6-inch S-AMOLED that produces HD+ resolution. The Infinity Display design allows the smartphone to support an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The Snapdragon 450 comprises of a octa-core processor that includes a 1.8 GHz. The chipset is accompanied of 4 GB of RAM. Samsung has provided an internal storage of 64 GB on the handset. There is a microSD card for additional storage.

The dual camera present on the rear of the Galaxy J8 includes a primary 16-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a depth sensor of 5-megapixel with f/1.9 aperture. The Live Focus feature that can be found on smartphones like Galaxy S9, S9+ and Note 8 is also available on the Galaxy J8. This feature can be used for capturing impressive portrait shots by focusing more on the subject and blurring its background. The South Korean 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.

The Galaxy J8 has a frontal shooter of 16-megapixel with f/1.9 aperture. The selfie snapper also doubles up as facial recognition feature. For added security, the J8 has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

The Samsung Experience UI flavored Android 8.0 Oreo comes loaded on the Galaxy J8. The South Korean company has included some handy features on the phone such as Chat Over Video and Samsung Mall. To watch videos and chat with friends at the same time, the company has added the Chat Over Video feature. Samsung Mall is the Indianized version of Bixby Vision that makes it possible to capture a photo of an object and see its listings on various online shopping platforms. It has a decent a battery of 3,500mAh capacity that lacks support for rapid charging.

Samsung Galaxy J8 Pricing

The Galaxy J8 has a price tag of Rs. 18,990 and it can be brought in colors such as black, blue and gold. In order to purchase it, customers can head to offline stores as well as online platforms such as Samsung’s online store, Paytm, Flipkart and Amazon India.

Buyers of Galaxy J8 can take advantage of Rs. 2,000 cash back through ICICI debit cards, credit cards and Paytm Mall. Samsung is providing one-time free screen replacement for buyers who purchase the Galaxy J8 before July 31.

The Honor 7S Lands In The UK With A £99 Price Tag

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 28, 2018

The Honor 7S is an entry-level smartphone that launched in Pakistan last month. It has now made its way to the UK along with an affordable price tag.

For just £99 (~$130), you can pick up the Honor 7S at Argos. It should also be available on the official HiHonor UK website as well as at Three Mobile but it isn’t listed on both sites yet.

The Honor 7S has a 5.45-inch 18:9 screen with a 1440 x 720 resolution. It is powered by a MediaTek MT6739 quad-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. A 13MP sensor sits at the back and there is a 5MP camera with LED smart-light in front for selfies.

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Asus Zenfone 5z: The Cheapest SD845 Flagship Becomes The Most Expensive… Probably A Typo

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 28, 2018

Asus Zenfone 5z is the most affordable flagship to sport the most powerful chipset by Qualcomm: the octa-core Snapdragon 845 with a max clock frequency of 2.8 GHz. But in the U.S. it seems to have become the most expensive flagship smartphone in the market. The new handset has been listed in the U.S. official site of the Taiwanese company with a price tag of $1,999. And the website also mentions that it is the starting price of the phone. The price refers to the variant identified by the codename ZS620KL. So, in case you thought that the website could be referring to a new variant of the device, you are wrong.

But given the launch price tag of this handset, we can assume that the $1,999 pricing is probably a typo and that the price will be fixed soon. Indeed, Asus Zenfone 5z represents one of the main premium offers available at a convenient price tag. In Europe, it has been launched with a price that roughly translates into just $575. In the Old Continent, it is even cheaper than the new OnePlus 6, which is the symbol of the affordable flagships.

With the Asus Zenfone 5z, the Taiwanese company has decided to follow the bandwagon and embrace the notched design. This is a totally different choice from the Zenfone 4 which has been launched with a classic 16:9 display despite most phones from the best brands having a borderless 18:9 panel. The screen has a size of 6.2 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. Together with the powerful Snapdragon 845 processor, there are 4, 6 or 8 GB of RAM and 64, 128 or 256 GB of internal storage depending on the chosen configuration. The main camera is a dual setup with 12 and 8 MP resolution and with f/2.0 and f/1.8 apertures, the front camera is an 8 MP f/2.0 sensor and the battery comes with a capacity of 3300 mAh.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air Lands In Europe: Available In Spain

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 28, 2018

Xiaomi makes a lot of other products apart from smartphone, such as laptops. However, its laptops have never officially landed in Europe, until now. For the first time, Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air has debuted in Europe. The sleek laptop has been launched in Spain and it is possible to get it either from the official website of Xiaomi Spain or local retailers.

Further, the laptop made its way to five Mi Stores: four of them are located in Madrid and one in Barcelona. The price tag of Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air in Spain is €899.99 which roughly translates into $1045 or 6900 Yuan (in China it is sold at a price tag of about $750). It is the version of the laptop with a 13.3-inch display showing images at a Full HD resolution.

The ultrabook has a very slim and lightweight design with a thickness of just 14.8 mm and a weight of just 1.3 Kg. It even has narrow bezels around the display (5.59 mm). Under the hood, Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air offers an 8th generation Intel Core i5 CPU (8250U) and even a dedicated GPU: the Nvidia GeForce MX150. It has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal SSD storage. The laptop runs Windows 10 Home Edition.

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Samsung Gear S4 Seen At ECC, May Launch Alongside Galaxy Note 9

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 28, 2018

Samsung’s Gear S3 smartwatch was released in August 2016 which means it’s nearly 2 years old already making it overdue for a successor. There is a chance the successor, which should launch as the Gear S4 may arrive alongside the Galaxy Note 9 in August.

The Gear S4 has been seen at the ECC prompting speculations that it will arrive soon. And what better time to announce it than at the Galaxy Note 9 Unpacked event.

The ECC listing doesn’t reveal any specifications but lists multiple models. These models, four in total, should include a classic version, a classic LTE version, a sports model which should launch as the Gear S4 Frontier, and an LTE Frontier model.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Sales Start Tomorrow, Price Starts From 1099 Yuan ($167)

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 28, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4was officially unveiled on June 25 alongside the new Redmi 6 Pro which is the first Xiaomi phone with a notch. After just three days from the official announcement, the company has announced its launch date in the Chinese market. The new tablet will officially go on sale in China from tomorrow June 29 and it will carry a price tag of 1099 Yuan which roughly translates to $166. This is a very affordable price if we consider that the device is not a typical affordable tablet with a low-end processor or low amount of RAM to watch videos and surf the web. Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 is not a flagship tablet, but it has specs we can compare to upper-midrange phones, so it is a premium offer despite its very affordable price.

The 1099 Yuan price tag is referred to the version with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage with Wi-Fi only, while the version with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM (Wi-Fi only) will be available for 1399 Yuan, roughly $211. At last, there will be an LTE configuration with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage at a price tag of 1499 Yuan that is equivalent to $226. In each case, the memory is expandable with a micro SD up to 256 GB. If you are from China, you will be able to choose between two hues of its full metal unibody design: Black and Gold.

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The memory configurations are supported by an octa-core Snapdragon 660 SoC by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz. Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 measures 120.3 x 200.2 x 7.9 mm, it has a weight of 342.5 grams and a 7.9-inch display with rounded corners and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It shows images at a Full HD+ resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The main camera has a resolution of 13 MP but it does not sport LED flash, while the battery has a 6000 mAh capacity and it lasts up to 12 hours in video playback.