Xiaomi Mi 6X Hatsune Miku Edition Photos & Pricing Details Leaked

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Jun 27, 2018

Xiaomi yesterday intimated that it would be launching a new product in Japan on June 28. There are indications that the expected product is a Hatsune Miku edition of the Mi 6X. The new edition made a temporary appearance on Xiaomi’s Mi store but soon got removed. Perhaps, the listing was meant to be a teaser.

Xiaomi first launch an Hatsune Miku edition for the Redmi Note 4X last year. The edition turned out to be very popular in Japan from where the VOLACOID character Hatsune Miku originated. The tech giant is now trying to replicate the success on the Mi 6X with the Xiaomi Mi 6X Hatsune Miku Edition.

From the images scooped from its listing, we can see that the customised version comes in green paint job and that includes the fused antenna band, rear dual cameras and fingerprint sensor. The design also includes a drawing of the Hatsune Miku character on the back panel of the phone. The Xiaomi Mi 6X Hatsune Miku Edition will be available in 6GB RAM + 64GB storage formation. Furthermore, the device will be priced at 2099 yuan which is 300 yuan higher that the regular Mi 6X 6GB+64GB variant. The Hatsune edition is also likely going to include a customised gift box, and perhaps a customised casing for the phone and power bank to justify the 300 yuan increase over the regular version. The custom edition is even 100 yuan more expensive than the 6GB+128GB variant of the Mi 6X. On the software end, the Mi 6X will come with some Hatsune Miku theme and maybe the opportunity to download Hatsune theme in the future like the Redmi Note 4X.

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The Unmissable Snap Up Promo Kicks Off Soon On Banggood; Read Snap Up Process!

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 27, 2018

The unmissable Snap Up promotion sale kicks off tomorrow, June 2nd on Banggood. Buyers will have an opportunity to get their hands on their favorite items at a heavily discounted price as part of this promotion.

Snap Up Process

In order to participate, all you need to do is follow these simple steps. First off, you have to sign up and finish account settings. After filling in the shipping address, make sure it is set as default. It is also imperative for you to keep a watch on the countdown.

Reload the product page when the deal is on the verge of starting. Note that you have to select right specifics as soon as the deal begins. Click ‘Rush to Buy’ when time shows 00d: 00h: 00m. You can click here for more details.

Product Details

There’s no dearth of items that you can snap up into your check-out cart on Banggood. For the sake of an instance, you’d be able to snap up the silver and black color versions of the Bakeey LK-07 smartwatch which normally sells for $23.99 on Banggood.

The Chinese online store that guarantees the bang for your buck is offering an unbelievable 99% off on the device’s retail price. As a result, the coveted smartwatch can be yours for only $0.10. The offer will be valid for only 2 pieces.
Alternatively, you can go for the Eachine E59 Mini RC drone which usually bears a price tag of S$15.99 on Banggood. As part of its snap up promo, the site is doling out a noteworthy 50% off on the device’s original asking price.

As a result, you can buy the powerful E59 Mini at a lowered price of just $7.99. This discount will be valid for black green and black red color versions of the RC drone.

You can check out rest of the products simply by following this link. Note that the promo will expire on June 29th at 16:00 (UTC+8).

Check Out The Snap Up Deal On Banggood

Meizu 16 To Launch A.S.A.P. Says Jack Wong

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 27, 2018

Meizu 15 in’t the only line-up of Meizu flagships this year: it has been more like a test rather than the definitive product of the company. Until now, the upcoming Meizu 16 line-up was expected to launch in August as per the company’s founder and CEO Jack Wong’s declarations. But now, the CEO has raised the hype to the sky with a new declaration.

Yesterday, the community told Jack Wong that it is cool if the company launches its new devices in mid-August as it would anticipate the arrival of the upcoming iPhones, Samsung and Huawei flagships. But Jack Wong has replied to this statement by saying that the Meizu 16 series will be launched as soon as possible.

This means that it may come anytime, probably even before August. It has been confirmed that the Meizu 16 series will include at least one variant with the octa-core Snapdragon 845 SoC that is the best chipset by Qualcomm for mobile devices. We should also see variants with 6 and 8 GB of RAM depending on the chosen configuration. And we also expect to see a lower-end version with the Snapdragon 710 inside.

Mi Band 3 Wristbands Officially Listed in Three Colors and 20 Yuan (~$3) Pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 27, 2018

The Mi Band 3 that was introduced with an attractive pricing of 169 Yuan (~$26) has met with stupendous response in China as 1 million units of the fitness tracker were sold in just 17 days. The Chinese manufacturer now features three new color options for wristbands that can be used with Mi Band 3. The new wristbands are available with a pricing of 19.9 Yuan (~$3) on the official website of Xiaomi.

Mi.com (Chinese edition) now features Mi Band 3 wristbands in three colors like black, blue and orange. As of this writing, only black and blue wristbands are available for buying. The Mi Band 3 wristband is made out of thermoplastic elastomer that can safely house the device. The engineers at Xiaomi have conducted 2,000 disassembly and 2,000 assembly tests on the wristband.

The Mi Band 3 fitness tracker was introduced on May 31 when Xiaomi had unveiled the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition and Mi 8 SE smartphones. The Mi Band 3 resembles the predecessor Mi Band 2 in appearance. It features an OLED screen that measures 0.78 inches. The touch-sensitive screen enabled Mi Band 3 gesture-based actions for accessing its different features. It is IP67 rated waterproof and dustproof device.

Some of the functions that are available on the Mi Band 3 include weather forecast, notifications for calls and messages, ability to mute paired smartphone, heart rate monitor, calorie counter, steps calculator, sedimentary reminder, sleep tracker, event reminder and find my phone. The 110mAh battery of the Mi Band 3 can last for up to 20 days on a single charge.

Yesterday, the Chinese manufacturer had shared images of an unannounced Mi Band 3 Explorer Edition with translucent strap. However, it did not confirm any information on its availability.

The Mi Band 3 is currently only available in China with a pricing of 169 Yuan (~$26). In September, the company will be rolling an NFC enabled edition of the device with a price tag of 199 Yuan (~$30).

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OnePlus 6 with 256 GB Storage, 8 GB RAM in Midnight Black Arrives in India for Rs. 43,999 (~$642)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 27, 2018

Last month, India had received the OnePlus 6 in two variants such as 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM (Mirror Black) and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM (Midnight Black and Silk White). These variants have been available with respective pricing of Rs. 34,999 (~$511) and Rs. 39,999 (~$584). OnePlus had also launched the OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage with a higher price tag of Rs. 44,999 (~$657). Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed the arrival of 256 GB OnePlus 6 that features 8 GB of RAM. It will be available only in Midnight Black from July 10.

The 256 GB OnePlus 6 in Midnight Black is currently listed on the Amazon India with “Notify Me” option. Hence, Amazon will be receiving its registrations starting from today. The retailer giant will begin the official sales of the new OP6 model from July 10. OnePlus.in and OnePlus exclusive offline outlets will also start selling it from July 14. The new model has a pricing of Rs. 43,999 (~$642).

According to OnePlus, the 256 GB + 8 GB OnePlus 6 has met with stupendous response in the markets that have received it. The OnePlus 6 Avengers Limited Edition was the only model that came with 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM in India and it was also met with overwhelming response.

Apart from differences in RAM and storage, all the color variants of the OnePlus 6 have identical specs. It houses a 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. The handset offers the same protection that are generally offered by IP67 certified smartphones.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the phone. It features 20-megapixel Sony IMX519 + 16-megpixel Sony IMX376K dual camera setup and a front-facing snapper of 16-megapixel. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo that is skinned with OxygenOS 5.1. The handset is packed with 3,300mAh battery.

Here is the link to register for the 256 GB storage + 8 GB RAM Midnight Black OnePlus 6.

Check Out The Xiaomi Brand Sale On GearVita [Discount Code Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 27, 2018

Looks like Xiaomi fans are in for a treat. As part of its promotion, which kicked off on June 26th, GearVita is offering big discounts on a broad range of Xioami-branded products in the form of a coupon code that will be valid only for a limited period of time.

All the Xiaomi-made products that are currently up for grabs at the lowered price have been split into 3 categories i.e. Best Seller, New Arrival, and Recommended. This is done in a bid to simplify the search process.

Best Seller

This category features a myriad of electronic items such as a smartwatch, a vacuum cleaner, smartphone and lots more. For the sake of an instance, let’s check out the Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone which is available for $169.99 on GearVita.

You can use coupon code ‘MISALE10’ during the checkout process to get a 10% discount on the phone’s retail price. This brings your grand total down to about $152.99.

Likewise, you can get a %10 off on the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip smartwatch, which normally carries a price tag of $58.99 on GearVita. Buyers can even choose between 4 color options including black, gray, green and orange.

New Arrival

The next category features numerous Xiaomi-built products that have recently hit the store shelves. More importantly, you have an opportunity to grab these items without burning a hole in your pocket.

Keeping in line with this, you can pre-order the long-awaited Xiaomi Mi 6 successor dubbed, the Xiaomi Mi 8 for $569.99 on GearVita. The flagship Android smartphone developed by Xiaomi was unveiled during an event held in Shenzhen, China.

But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a fortune on a smartphone, all you need to do is apply coupon code ‘MISALE10’ to get 10% off on the device’s original asking price. This will reduce your grand total to about $512.99.

Recommended

The last section of the promo dubbed, ‘Recommended’ is rife with all sorts of electronic items that come in handy in day to day life. You can find everything from a WiFi router to car chargers in this section.

For example, you can buy the Xiaomi MINI Speaker 2 for $26.21. This wireless hands-free cylindrical shape speaker is currently available in black and white color versions.
You can apply the discount coupon ‘MISALE10’ to save a considerable amount of money at the time of checking out. Using the above-mentioned code will reduce your grand total by %10.

It is worth noting that the coupon code will be valid only until July 10th. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the code before it expires, just follow this link without wasting time.

Get 10% Off On Xiaomi-Branded Items On GearVita

Xiaomi Mi A2 Passes Through NCC Certification, Expected To Launch Soon

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Jeet

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Jun 27, 2018

After passing through Singapore’s Communications Authority, Xiaomi‘s upcoming mid-range smartphone Mi A2 has now passed through NCC Certification in Taiwan, hinting at the phone’s imminent launch.

While the certification doesn’t mention the name Mi A2, it lists a model number M1804D2SG which is similar to the Mi A2’s Chinese variant Mi 6X. The certification doesn’t reveal the phone’s specs but it complies with Taiwan’s carrier standards.

With the smartphone passing through various certifications, it seems that the launch of the Mi A2 is not far away. In fact, Xiaomi has started teasing a global launch event where the company is expected to launch the Mi A2 smartphone globally. However, the company has not revealed date for this launch event.

In the software department, instead of the company’s own MIUI, the Mi A2 will be running on the stock Android Oreo operating system given that it is a part of Google‘s Android One initiative. Its predecessor, Mi A1 was also a part of Android One and came with stock Android OS.

The specifications of the smartphone are expected to be same as the Mi 6X. It is expected to feature a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor along with 4GB RAM and 32GB / 64GB internal storage. Some reports indicate that there’ll be another variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

As for the camera, the device is expected to boast a dual camera setup consisting of a 20-megapixel + 20-megapixel sensors on the backside while on the front side, there will be a 20-megapixel selfie snapper. It could be powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

The smartphone was recently spotted on Swiss online retailing website, which suggested that the Mi A2 will be priced higher than the Redmi Note 5 Pro. According to the listing, the 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB models carried price tags of CHF 289 (~$293), CHF 329 (~$333) and CHF 369 (~$374) respectively.

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Snapdragon 632, 439 and 429 Mobile Platforms Officially Announced

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 27, 2018

After introducing the Snapdragon 710 SoC for upper mid-range phones, Qualcomm has today introduced Snapdragon 632, Snapdragon 439 and Snapdragon 429 mobile platforms that will be seen in forthcoming mid-range and low-budget phones. The Snapdragon 600 and 400 series of chipsets are immensely popular as they power over 3,650 commercial devices till date. Hence, the U.S. based chipset maker has announced the Snapdragon 632, 439 and 432 SoCs.

Snapdragon 632

The 14nm Snapdragon 632 mobile platform includes an octa-core processor that comprises of quad Kryo 250 performance cores that clock at 1.8 GHz and quad Kryo 250 efficiency cores that work at 1.8 GHz. The SD632 promises 40 percent better performance over the Snapdragon 626. Includes Adreno 605 graphics and X9 LTE modem. It is enabled with support for FHD+ displays. It supports a single camera of 24-megpaixel or a pair of 13-megapixel sensors. Smartphones powered by Snapdragon 632 can support camera features such as real-time bokeh, wide-angle photo shooting and 4K video capturing. The SD632 also offers its users with dual 4G VoLTE.

Snapdragon 439

Designed for low-end phones, the Snapdragon 439 is a 12nm chipset that include quad cores of Cortex A53 that clocks at 1.9 GHz and quad cores of Cortex A53 that functions at 1.45 GHz. The SoC also includes Adreno 505 graphics and X6 LTE modem. Its other features are dual 4G VoLTE, up to 21-megapixel single camera, up to 8-megapixel dual camera and support for FHD+ displays. The Snapdragon 439 can deliver 25 percent better performance than Snapdragon 430.

Snapdragon 429

The Snapdragon 429 is a 12nm SoC which includes a quad-core Cortex A53 processor that produces a clocking speed of 1.95 GHz. The Adreno 504 graphics and X6 LTE modem are present inside the modest SD429 SoC. It is enabled with support for HD+ display. The other features of this chipset are dual 4G VoLTE, up to 16-megapixel single camera and up to 8-megapixel dual camera. The Snapdragon 429 can perform 25 percent better than Snapdragon 425.

The Snapdragon 632, 439 and 429 mobile platforms are all equipped with multiple security solutions and also carry support mobile payments, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Services (eMBMS). Also, the new chipsets are designed to consume less power and offer efficient battery performance. Smartphones powered by Snapdragon 632, 439 and 429 are expected to debut in the second half of the year. Recently, popular tipster Roland Quandt had claimed that forthcoming Android Go devices will be powered by Snapdragon 439 and 429 chipsets.

Lenovo Z5 Arriving in Indigo Blue Tomorrow Along with 1,399 Yuan (~$212) Pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 27, 2018

Lenovo Z5 that was unveiled earlier this month has met with positive reception from the customers because of its decent specs and low pricing. The handset has been available in Schumann Black color. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed the arrival of the Indigo Blue edition of the Lenovo Z5 through its official Weibo account. The new color variant of the Z5 will be available for buying starting from tomorrow.

Through the below poster, Lenovo has confirmed that it will begin the sales of the Indigo Blue version of the Lenovo Z5 from tomorrow (June 28) at 10 AM in China. The model features 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage and it is priced 1,399 Yuan (~$212). It costs 100 Yuan (~$15) more than the 1,299 Yuan (~$196) priced Black Schumann color variant of the Lenovo Z5. The newly introduced Indigo Blue version looks better than the Schumann Black variant because its metallic frame is also in blue color.

At the launch event of the Lenovo Z5, the Chinese manufacturer had confirmed that the handset will be hitting the market in colors like Schumann Black, Indigo Blue and Aurora. There is no information available on when the Aurora gradient color.

The Lenovo Z5 features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD notch enabled display. The Snapdragon 636 SoC powers the smartphone. Apart from 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM, the smartphone can be also availed in a larger storage version that features 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM.

The backside of the phone features a fingerprint reader and a vertical dual camera that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel secondary sensor. At the front of the Z5 is an 8-megapixel selfie camera. It is packed with a 3,300mAh battery that is coupled with 18W fast charging.

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Get $50 Off On The Ulefone X Smartphone On Banggood; Only A Few Pieces Left!

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 27, 2018

The Ulefone X smartphone was launched in May this year, and it became an instant hit among smartphone lovers. Regrettably, the phone didn’t garner huge popularity among cost-conscious buyers who weren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartphone.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Ulefone X smartphone without emptying your pocket, we got good news for you. As part of its latest promotion, which is slated to run until July 1st, Banggood is doling out a big discount on the recently launched smartphone.

While the Ulefone X would normally set you back $199.99 Banggood, the site is giving buyers an opportunity to get $50 off on the handset’s original asking price. In other words, the phone can be yours if you’re willing to spend just $149.99.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the aforesaid discount will only be valid for 300 pieces. At the time of writing, there were only 211 pieces left. You can choose between 2 color options including black and white.
The Ulefone X boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring specs and features that make it quite a bargain at this massively lowered price. Let’s take a gander at some of the phone’s mean features.

First off, the Ulefone branded smartphone packs a powerful MTK MT6763 Octa-core 2.0Ghz, 64bit processor along with an ARM Mail-G71 MP2 700MHz GPU, under the hood. The phone comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB).

It delivers a big screen experience with a mammoth 5.85 inches IPS HD+ (720 X 1512 pixels) display. The Ulefone X is housed in a robust aluminum alloy body, which is further enhanced with an eye-catching bezel-less display.

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

Furthermore, the phone runs the latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a built-in 3300mAh battery with 5W wireless charging. The phone is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors including an ambient light sensor, e-compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a fingerprint sensor.

Banggood, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck, will be handing out $40 gift packs for orders that are placed before July 1st. You can head straight to this link if you don’t want to miss the limited-time deal.

Get 25% Off On Ulefone X Smartphone On Banggood

Meizu X8 with Snapdragon 710 Will be Better than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, Claims Jack Wong

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 27, 2018

Meizu’s founder Jack Wong has been unusually active on the company’s community forum. He has been consistently revealing information on the features of the upcoming smartphones from the company. Earlier this week, Wong had confirmed on the existence on a new smartphone named Meizu X8. He had also revealed that the X8 would be fueled by the new Snapdragon 710 SoC. Yesterday evening, he gave out some more information on the Meizu X8 smartphone.

Wong has claimed that the upcoming X8 will be better than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE which is the first smartphone to be powered by Snapdragon 710. He also said that the X8 will be featuring a larger display than the Mi 8 SE. Wong did not confirm on the exact pricing of the Meizu X8, but he revealed that the handset will be priced under 2,000 Yuan (~$303).

The Mi 8 SE was introduced in two variants such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 6 GB. These models are respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan and 1,999 Yuan. The new details revealed by Wong clearly suggests that the Meizu X8 will be a good rival for the Mi 8 SE.

Since the X8 is an upper mid-range phone, it won’t be featuring in-display fingerprint. The advanced fingerprint scanning technology will be available on Meizu 16 and 16 Plus flagship phones that are slated to go official in August.

The upcoming Meizu X8 will be introducing the X series which will be arriving to replace the MX series. The Meizu X6 that was released in 2016 is the last the MX smartphone from the company. Last year, it was supposed to announce the MX7, but the Chinese firm did not launch it.

Do you think that the Meizu X8 will be a better smartphone than the Mi 8 SE? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Another Hisense Phone Lands At TENAA

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 26, 2018

A new Hisense phone with model number HLTE210M has landed at the Chinese telecommunications agency. The new device has specs that put it in the mid-range category.

Hisense is not skipping the notch on this device as it comes with a 6.19-inch screen with a 1500 x 720 resolution. There is a 1.4GHz octa-core processor along with 3GB or 4GB of RAM. Depending on the model, the Hisense HLTE210M will have 32GB or 64GB of built-in storage. A MicroSD card slot will allow you to add up to an additional 128GB of storage.

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The phone skips the dual rear camera train. So, you get a single 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. There is Android 8.1 Oreo pre-installed and a 3,000mAh battery. It also has a fingerprint scanner on the rear. The Hisense HLTE210M measures 156.4 × 76.14 × 7.64 mm and weighs 150 grams. It will launch in black, gold, and deep blue.

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Xiaomi Sells A Record-Breaking 1 million Mi Band 3 Units in Just 17 Days!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 26, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 was announced on May 31 alongside the Mi 8 flagship. Both the Mi 8 and the Band 3 are already on sale and XIaomi even disclosed recently that 1 million units of the Mi 8 were sold in just 18 days. The tech giant has now revealed an even more interesting sales performance of the Mi Band 3. Xiaomi says it was able to sell 1 million units of the fitness tracker in just 17 days.

The sales figure for the Mi Band 3 isn’t unexpected considering the success of its predecessor. Apart from that, the Mi Band 3 comes with a number of innovative features and even a more refreshed design. The Mi Band 3 is an improved version of the Band 2 which was released in 2016. It shares the same design with the Band 2 but with some more icing on the cake.

The Xiaomi Band 3 features a 0.78-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen which offers a better viewing and user experience. The display can show call notifications and an option to reject calls and also incoming messages on a paired smartphone. The rubber strap also got some improvement which ensures it isn’t just comfortable, the fitness tracker cannot fall off. It comes with way more functions when compared to the Band 2. Some of the functions include heart rate monitor, weather forecast, alarm clock, daily steps count, sedentary reminder, sleep monitor, event reminder and find my phone function. There is a variant with NFC which cost a little higher price. Furthermore, the Mi Band 3 comes with an improved battery, which Xiaomi claims can last for up to 20 days on a single charge.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Explorer Edition With Translucent Straps Teased

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 26, 2018

Xiaomi has officially teased a new Mi Band 3 variant which it dubbed Explorer Edition. The “Explorer” or “Exploration” was first used on the Mi 8 edition which features a translucent back panel. Now, the company has got a Mi Band 3 version bearing the same name. The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Explorer Edition doesn’t have a translucent cover rather, it features a translucent milk-colour rubber strap.

The new Xiaomi Mi Band 3 explorer version was teased by the official Xiaomi Band Weibo handle and isn’t any different from the models presently on sale, except for the strap. The translucent strap looks quite eye-catching as a result of the contrast created between the black fitness tracker and the strap. But there isn’t anything special about the translucent strap anyway. Already, the Mi Band 3 is available in Black, Orange and Blue straps.

Xiaomi didn’t reveal if this version will be going on sale soon but there are indications that it will not be sold. Instead, it might be given away free to fans via a lucky draw.

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AnTuTu Releases Global Android Phone Users Preference For May 2018

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 26, 2018

AnTuTu has released a comprehensive data of Android smartphone users preference as captured in the month of May 2018. The data covers such preferences as display size and resolution, users preference based on RAM sizes, storage sizes and the operating system. The report is based on user preference globally and not just in China. The data are computed using pie charts to show the proportion of each preferred parameter.

Before dwelling on the data, let us note that the statistics for the past couple of months showed that most users prefer phones with a 5.5-inch display. This still remains the first choice for most users, accounting for 19.58 percent but the percentage of users who prefer the 5.5-inch screen size is shrinking. Instead, the data shows a growing trend which is a shift to 6-inch display packing models. This includes phones with 5.99-inch displays. With the rate at which 6 inches displays are being adopted by OEMs, spurred by the trending 18:9/19:9 aspect ratios that ensure the models still remain sizeable, this category may soon overtake 5.5 inches models in popularity.

Screen Resolution

With the shrinking proportion of 5.5-inch screens, the proportion of FHD 1080p (1080 x 1920 pixels) resolution has dropped. However, as far as May’s data is concerned, the proportion of 1080p resolution is still the highest, reaching 38.34%. At the same time, the proportion of 1080 x 2160 pixels and 1080 x 2280 pixels resolutions reached 20.19% and 6.36%, respectively. In fact, the current mainstream full-screen mobile phones adopt either of these two screen resolutions, which just reflects the popularity of full-screen mobile phones.

RAM capacity

On the aspect of RAM preference, the chart shows most users still prefer 4GB RAM capacity as it accounts for 33.90% of the total. At the same time, 6GB of RAM was equally popular with a percentage of 29.73%.

In addition, 8GB RAM phones are becoming popular as it accounts for 5.19%, while 2GB preference keeps shrinking. It is still possible to find phones with 1GB RAM and even 512MB and that is why there is 6.21% for other categories.

ROM capacity

Usually, the RAM and ROM go together and so since the 4GB RAM is popular, it is no surprise that most users prefer 64GB ROM as it accounts for 43.78% of the preferred choice.

Surprisingly, 128GB ROM accounted for 19.34% share of this category while 32GB storage held 20.52% of the preferred option.

Number of cores

The chart even includes aspects such as the number of cores which is present of the most popular processor category. As expected, Octa-core phones dominate the market. ATt75.02%, it is glaring that the most popular phone models come with Octa-core processors. The popular chipsets around such as the Snapdragon 845, SD 660, SD636, and Kirin 970 all are Octa-core processors. On the other hand, the use of Hexa-core chipset continues to dwindle with less than 2% share.

Android version

Finally, let’s take a look at the Android version onboard the models on the AnTuTu global mobile phone user preference chart in May. What is gratifying is that in this statistical cycle, the highest share of Android 8.0.0 is 26.9%. At the same time, Android 8.1.0 accounted for 17.22%. Taken together, the number of Android 8.0.0 and above accounts for more than 44%, which is nearly half of the entire pie chart. Android Marshmallow has completely disappeared from the charts, grouped with other versions like Lollipop, KitKat with all of them accounting for 19.95% share.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus Seen On Google ARCore Website

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 26, 2018

HMD Global appears to have a new Nokia 6 phone in the works. No, this isn’t the Nokia 6.2 but the Nokia 6.1 Plus. The new Nokia phone has been sighted on Google’s ARCore site.

Google has a website where ARCore supported devices are listed. Right under the section for HMD devices is the unreleased Nokia 6.1 Plus.

This is the first time we are hearing of the device so there is no info on its specifications. However, there are some who think the Nokia 6.1 Plus may be the same device as the Nokia X6.

They are of the opinion that HMD Global will launch the Nokia X6 as the Nokia 6.1 Plus outside China. The reason for this belief is because the unreleased Nokia 5.1 Plus is rumored to launch in China as the Nokia X5.

However, if we are to go by the Indian support page of the Nokia X6 that briefly went live last week, it nullifies the argument. The only other way to confirm is to see if ARCore works on the Nokia X6. Since the Nokia X6 isn’t on the list of supported devices, ARCore working on it may just be the proof we need to confirm it is the same device as the Nokia 6.1 Plus.

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Samsung To Copy Huawei P20 Pro With A Triple Camera On Galaxy S10+

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 26, 2018

This year, Huawei has definitely launched the best camera phone ever. Until the previous year, Samsung devices were considered the best choices by most people when it came to the camera department, but with the arrival of the P20 Pro and its triple camera setup, things changed. But it seems that Samsung is ready to take revenge as it is tipped to be planning the inclusion of a triple camera on its next Galaxy S flagship. Or at least that is what has just been revealed by industry insiders from South Korea, that is Samsung’s homeland.

According to the report, Samsung Galaxy S10 will be released in three variants which will sport two different screen sizes. The first version is expected to pack a single camera, the intermediate one will sport a dual camera just as the S9 Plus and the third one will be the most expensive and also the one with a triple camera. While the first two versions will be equipped with a 5.8-inch display, the third one will have a bigger display, probably with a size of 6.2 or 6.3 inches. Note that the second version may have a display with curved edges unlike the first one.

The variants are identified by the codenames Beyond 0, Beyond 1 and Beyond 2, respectively. Even though it will have a triple camera setup, the alleged Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus camera department will be different from the one of Huawei P20 Pro as the Korean company is expected to develop its own sensors. Other rumors suggested that this version will also be equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner such as the one we saw on the latest Vivo flagships. It seems that Samsung Galaxy S10+ in its most expensive variant will be way different from the other twos, more or less like the iPhone X.

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Two New Vivo Phones With Dual Cameras & Notched Displays Seen on TENAA

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 26, 2018

Just when the dust was settling following the launch of the Vivo NEX, it appears the Chinese manufacturer is planning on announcing two new smartphones. The Vivo V1730DT and Vivo V1803BA are two new phones that have been spotted on the TENAA database.

Vivo V1730DT

The Vivo V1730DT is a mid-range device based on its specs. It has a 6.26-inch 2280 x 1080 screen. That resolution means it has a notch at the top of the screen.

It is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core processor with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Even with the large built-in memory, there is a MicroSD card slot for up to an additional 256GB. It packs a 13MP+2MP dual camera combo on the rear and a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies.

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The Vivo V1730DT runs Android 8.1 Oreo, has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 3180mAh battery. Its dimensions are given as 154.81×75.03×7.89 (mm) and it weighs 149.29 grams. When it launches, it will come in Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, and Matte Black.

Vivo V1803BA

The V1803BA, on the other hand, has a 6.22-inch screen but with a lesser 1520 x 720 resolution. It will also have a notch based on the aforementioned resolution.

It has a 2.0GHz octa-core chipset that is also paired with 4GB of RAM. However, its storage is 64GB with support for expansion. Its dual rear cameras are a 13MP sensor and a 2MP sensor while the front camera is an 8MP sensor.

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It has the same 3180mAh battery, runs Android 8.1 Oreo too, and also has a fingerprint scanner. Its dimensions are 155.21 × 75.24 × 7.7 (mm) and it weighs a little more at 152 grams. TENAA says it will only be available in gold.

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Asus Zenfone 5Z With Snapdragon 845 Processor To Launch In India On July 4

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Jeet

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Jun 26, 2018

Earlier this year, during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Asus announced its flagship smartphone — Asus Zenfone 5Z. Today, the company has announced that the smartphone will be launched in India on July 4 and will be exclusively available through online marketplace Flipkart.

The Asus ZenFone 5Z features a 5.2-inch notched IPS LCD display that supports Full HD+ screen resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels and 18.7:9 aspect ratio. It comes with 500 nits Brightness, 95.4% NTSC color gamut, DCI-P3, 1500: 1 Contrast Ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

The device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 chipset with Adreno 630 GPU. There are three different variants of the phone based on the memory configuration. It comes with 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB onboard storage.

Coming to the photography, there’s a dual camera setup with a 12-megapixel primary camera with dual-tone LED Flash, Sony IMX363 sensor, 1.4μm pixel size, f/1.8 aperture, 0.03s Tri-Tech auto-focus/Dual Pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS/EIS, and a Pro mode with RAW support. The secondary camera is an 8-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture, OV8856 sensor, and 120-degree wide-angle lens. On the front side, it features an 8-megapixel snapper with f/2.0 aperture, OV8856 sensor, and 83-degree wide-angle lens.

The smartphone runs on Android Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own custom interface ZenUI on top. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C. The device is powered by a 3300mAh battery that supports ASUS BoostMaster fast charging and AI charging.

The Asus Zenfone 5Z comes in Midnight Blue and Meteor Silver color options. Currently, it is not clear which RAM and storage version the company is planning to launch in India. We are expecting Asus to price the smartphone competitively to take on the likes of OnePlus 6 in India.

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Xiaomi Launches The MiniJ Wall-Mounted Washing Machine Shaped Like Water Droplet

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 26, 2018

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain companies continue to churn out new, quality products almost daily. Some are released under crowdfunding but others go on sale directly, unfortunately exclusively in China. The tech giant has now unveiled the MiniJ Wall-mounted washing machine and it is presently on sale. The MiniJ brand first burst into the limelight in 2016 when it launched a portable table-top washing machine.

The new mini washing machine adopts a unique shape that looks like the shape of water droplets. The gadget is a front-loading machine and also has a LED touchscreen display which is embedded in the thick glass door. The gadget is one cool product to have in the home as it not only would function as a machine to do the laundry but also as a piece of art work. The MiniJ washing machine isn’t just designed for simple washing but has 8 different washing modes including the use of hot water up to 95°C which is effective for removing up to 99.99% of common bacteria and aphids. The washing machine is suitable for washing different types of fabrics including delicate ones like baby nappies, underwears and others. All you have to do is select the appropriate mode.

As for the main component, the MiniJ Wall-mounted washing machine uses a Direct Drive (DD) variable-frequency motor similar to the one found on automatic washing machines from popular brands like LG, Samsung and others. When compared to the tradition belt drive, the DD frequency conversion motor requires low power and makes less noise when running. The washing machine’s operating sound is just about 45dB. The compact size means the product does not take up too much space. There is also a wall bracket with which the machine is mounted on the wall.

The MiniJ wall-mounted washing machine comes with a 2499 yuan (~$379) price tag and is presently available on Xiaomi Youpin. With Xiaomi’s ongoing IPO, we expect the company to develop the capacity to make these products available outside China. The pricing is modest but when it gets listed on third-party retail websites, expect it to have a premium price tag.