iBall Imprint 4G Tablet Launched In India For Rs. 19,999 ($293)

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Jun 26, 2018

Everyone knows Xiaomi releases mobile phones under two brands which are Mi and Redmi. A new report says it has applied for a trademark for a third brand. The new brand is called “POCOPHONE” and its first phone is on the way.

According to the source, Xiaomi applied for an EU trademark for the name POCOPHONE at the end of May. So there is a high chance phones released under this new brand will make it to Europe.

Other than the trademark filing, Xiaomi is already working on the first device to launch under the new brand. A certain phone with model number M1805E10A is reported to have been certified by Taiwan’s NCC last week.

According to the NCC listing, the device is manufactured by Xiaomi Communications Technology Co., Ltd but instead of Redmi or Mi as the brand name, POCOPHONE is what was filed in the document.

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Samsung Galaxy J8 To Go On Sale In India On June 28

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Jun 26, 2018

Last month, Samsung launched its two new smartphones in the Indian market — Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J8. While the Galaxy J6 went on sale in India last month, the Samsung Galaxy J8 was supposed to be available for purchase in India from July.

However, the company has now revealed through a post on Twitter that the Galaxy J8 will go on sale in India on June 28. It will be available for Rs. 18,990 (approximately $278) in three color options — Blue, Black, and Gold.

The smartphone comes with a 6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display with 1480 x 720 pixels screen resolution, 2.5D curved glass panel and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 14nm octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz, along with Adreno 506 graphics processor and 4GB RAM.

The device packs 16GB of internal storage and has a microSD card slot, using which users can further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB. Coming to the camera department, on the back side, there’s a 16-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, and a secondary camera sensor of 5-megapixel with f/1.9 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper with f/1.9 aperture for video calling and taking selfies.

The smartphone comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back and also supports Face Unlock feature. The device’s connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy, and GPS. Running on Samsung Experience custom interface based on Android Oreo operating system, the smartphone is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.

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Xiaomi Mi Box Finally Gets Android Oreo Stable Update

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Jun 26, 2018

Back in 2016, Google and Xiaomi jointly announced the Mi Box – an Android TV version of Xiaomi’s Mi Box 3. It was also the first Xiaomi product to be officially sold in the US.

Out of the box, the Mi Box ran Android TV 6.0 based on Marshmallow. Even though it received some updates, it never got updated to Android TV 7.0 (Nougat), though there was a beta version available.

We thought Xiaomi had given up on the device until a beta version of Android Oreo began to roll out to beta testers about a month ago. Now, a stable version of the update has begun rolling out to the Mi Box globally.

The new update brings a revamped user interface, Google Assistant, and picture-in-picture mode. With Google Assistant, you can now control your smart home devices from the TV.

Honor 9i Will Reportedly Launch In India As The Honor 9X This July

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 26, 2018

Huawei is reportedly cooking up a launch event in India scheduled for next month. The company s said to be planning an India launch for the Honor 9i but there is a catch. The tech giant is rumoured to be planning to launch the Honor 9i with a new moniker. According to the source, the premium mid-range model will launch as Honor 9x in India.

The source also hinted that the device will hit the Asian country mid-July and will be priced around Rs 15,000 (around $220). The company is expected to send out invites for the product launch event in the coming days. We can’t independently verify this rumour but it isn’t unusual for Huawei to bring its product to a new market bearing a different name. It has been done in the past like the Huawei P20 Lite which launched as Nova 3e in Malaysia and a couple of other markets. However, the specifications aren’t expected to change.

As a reminder, the new Honor 9i adopts a 5.84-inch notch display with full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The phone has a 13MP + 2MP dual camera setup at the back with phase detection autofocus and a portrait mode. On the front, the device gets a 16MP shooter with artificial intelligence features. The Honor 9i packs a Hisilicon Kirin 659 SoC inside it. The processor is paired with a 4GB RAM while there is a 64 GB and 128 GB internal storage variant.

Other aspects of the Honor 9X include a 3000mAh battery, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack. The device is preloaded with EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The device is priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$218) in China for the 64GB variant and 1,699 Yuan (~$265) for the 128GB variant. The India pricing isn’t expected to be too different as suggested by the leak.

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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Pricing Likely to Get Confirmed on July 5

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Jun 26, 2018

In April, Sony had introduced the Xperia XZ2 Premium flagship. A recent report had revealed that China could be one of the first markets to receive the smartphone since its pre-orders are slated to begin on July 2. However, the pricing of the smartphone is yet to be confirmed. Today, Sony Mobile Taiwan has confirmed that it will be holding a press conference in the country on July 5. It is likely that the Japanese tech giant may confirm the pricing of XZ2 Premium on the said date.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Specs and Features

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium houses a 5.8-inch notch-less IPS LCD display that supports a conventional aspect ratio of 16:9/. The USP of the XZ2 Premium is that its screen supports 4K HDR resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels. The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the phone along with 6 GB of RAM.

The XZ2 Premium includes an internal storage of 64 GB. For more storage, it features a microSD card slot. The Motion Eye dual camera setup that includes a 19-megapixel primary sensor and a 12-megapixel secondary resides on the backside of the phone. It has a front-mounted camera of 13-megapixel.

The handset receives power from 3,450mAh battery that is equipped with Quick Charge 3.0 and wireless charging. The smartphone is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo. It has a fingerprint scanner placed on its rear side.

Apart from China and Taiwan, the Xperia XZ2 Premium is also expected to launch in select markets across the globe in summer 2018. As far as Taiwan is concerned, the official sales of the smartphone are expected to begin by late July.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Unboxing Pictures: Yet Another Uninspiring Notch Design

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 26, 2018

Xiaomi on Monday took the wraps off the much-publicised Redmi 6 Pro and the launch was more or less anti-clan anticlimax because there was nothing spectacular about the device to justify the hype it has been receiving. Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro comes with a notch design at the top of its 5.84-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2280 × 1080p and 19:9 aspect ratio. Although there is a software feature to hide the notch, quite a number of users just don’t want to see the notch.

Another disappointing aspect is that the device features the same old Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset which has been utilized by Xiaomi on several models like the Redmi 4A. The chipset effectively places the model on the budget segment. On the positive side, though, the Redmi Pro 6 has several features that would make it adequate for moderate users. For one, the device comes with dual SIM card slots and a separate SD card slot. So, you won’t have to sacrifice a SIM slot in order to expand the internal storage and it can be expanded up to 256GB. The SIM card tray is located on the left side of the device. The device is crammed with a generous 4000mAH battery. At the right side are the volume rockers and power button.

In addition, the rear panel of the device is made of metal and there is a dual camera setup similar in design to what we have seen on the Redmi Note 5, Redmi S2, Mi Mix 2s and other. The rear camera is a 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and there is equally a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. The front camera is a 5-megapixel sensor that supports AI portrait mode and AI face unlock. Some of its other features include MIUI 9 based Android 8.1 Oreo, IR remote control, 3.5mm audio jack, USB 2.0 port, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11n and so on.

Even though the specs are uninspiring, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro makes up for that with its affordable pricing starting at 999 yuan ($153) for the 3GB + 32GB version. The high-end 4GB+64GB variant is priced at 1,299 yuan ($199). There is equally a 3GB + 32GB variant priced at 1,199 yuan ($183). The Xiaomi model is available in Rose Gold, Sand Gold, Stone Black and Lake Blue. Check out these unboxing photos of the Stone Black and Lake Blue variants.

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Xiaomi to Hold Global Launch Event Soon; Mi A2 Expected

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Jun 26, 2018

In July 2017, Xiaomi had launched the Xiaomi Mi 5X exclusively in China. The very same smartphone was introduced as Mi A1, the first Android One phone from the company. The Mi A1 Android One smartphone did not feature MIUI skin it was designed to deliver stock Android experience. The Xiaomi Mi 6X smartphone was introduced in April this year in China. Since then, the rumor mill has been speculating that the company may debut its Android One version as Mi A2 for global audience. Xiaomi has now begun teasing on its next global launch event through its Twitter and Facebook accounts. It appears that the company may debut the Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone through the upcoming event.

Mi fans! Which country would you ❤️ to go with @xiaomi for the next global event? Watch this space for more! 😉 pic.twitter.com/FwxxZzJ0Uz

— Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) June 25, 2018

The new teaser does not contain any information on the product that will be unveiled through the next product launch, but only suggests Xiaomi fans to guess on its venue. It appears that the company may release some more teasers on it the near future.

Recently, the Xiaomi Mi A2 was found listed on Digitec, a retailer site from Switzerland. The listing had revealed that the shipments of the smartphone will begin on Aug. 8. Hence, the Mi A2 is speculated to break cover through Xiaomi’s next global launch.

The MI A2 is expected to feature a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 660 SoC is present under the hood of the phone.

A 20-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup could be available on the backside of the Mi A2. It may feature a 20-megapixel selfie snapper. It is expected to house a 3,010mAh battery. The 32 GB and 64 GB storage editions of the Mi A2 is expected to feature 4 GB of RAM whereas the 128 GB variant may arrive with 6 GB of RAM. It is likely to arrive in color choices Black, Gold and Blue.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 is expected to arrive with a costlier price tag than the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Digitec had listed the 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB models of the Mi A2 with respective price tags of CHF 289 (~$293), CHF 329 (~$333) and CHF 369 (~$374). The Swiss retailer has taken down the listings of MI A2 variants.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Pro with Snapdragon 710, 6 GB RAM & 128 GB of Storage Appears in New Leak

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Jun 26, 2018

Recently, the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Max 3 was spotted on TENAA with its entire specifications. The listing had revealed that it features an octa-core processor that clocks at 1.8 GHz. Since then the rumor mill has been speculating that it may feature the Snapdragon 636 that also powers the Redmi Note 5 Pro handset. However, multiple rumors have been claimed that there could be an advanced Mi Max 3 model that will be fueled by the Snapdragon 710 SoC. A leaked screenshot that seems to show the official listing of a device named Xiaomi Mi Max Pro 3 has surfaced. It reveals the alleged Mi Max 3 Pro could be featuring the Snapdragon 710 SoC.

The screengrab shows that the Mi Max 3 Pro is fitted with a 6.9-inch display. The Snapdragon 710 SoC is assisted by 6 GB of RAM. The handset includes an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. It receives power from a behemoth battery of 5,400mAh capacity.

The image of the phone reveals that the Mi Max Pro 3 will be arriving with a vertical dual camera setup. It will feature Sony IMX363 as the primary sensor. It is the very same camera sensor that can be found on flagship phones like the Mi MIX 2S and Mi 8. The handset is also equipped with stereo speakers. The color variants of the Mi Max 3 Pro are Black and Gold.

As far as the design of the Mi Max Pro 3 is concerned, it matches with the images that had surfaced through its TENAA listing. A fingerprint scanner can be seen residing with the vertical dual camera setup on the back panel of the smartphone.

Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Mi Max 3 Pro will be officially announced in July. However, there is no information available on the exact launch date. Xiao AI, the voice assistant from Xiaomi has recently revealed that the company will be announcing a new product on July 3. Could it be launching the Mi Max 3 and Max 3 Pro on July 3? It is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on the launch date of Mi Max 2’s successor.

Since the authenticity of the above image could not be confirmed, it is recommended to digest this report with a grain of salt.

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Check Out The Mid-Year Sale On GearBest; Get More Than 50% Off And Lots More!

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 26, 2018

As part of it’s recently kicked off Mid-Year Sale promotion, GearBest is doling out staggering discounts on a broad range of products. In order to facilitate the search process, the discounted items have been split into multiple categories.

Here’s a brief glimpse of some of these categories that feature massively discounted products. Keeping in line with this, if you place an order that exceeds $100, you can apply coupon code ‘FPEMMID512608’ to save $5. Note that the coupon will be valid only until June 28th.

Champion’s Flash Sale

Aside from comprising electronic items that you can buy at a slashed price, this section also features products that will soon be available at a lowered price. For instance, The Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL which normally sells for $484.03 on GearBest can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $379.99.

This is a noteworthy 21% reduction in the device’s retail price. Regrettably, the discount will be valid only for the remaining 175 pieces for a short period of time.

Top Striker Deals

This section is crammed with unmissable deals that include a 33% discount on the NO.1 F13 smartwatch that would usually set you back $40.22 on GearBest. As a result, the feature-laden wristband is now available at a slashed price of just $26.99.
You can choose from 3 color options including gray, red, and venom green. On the downside, the Flash Sale price will be valid only for 5 days with 462 pieces of the venom green, 460 pieces of the red and only 312 pieces of the gray color versions left at the time of writing.

GearBest Featured Brands

Here you can find some of the most popular brands including Xiaomi, Alfawise, ILIFE, UMIDIGI, Vernee, and Chuwi just to name a few. Each brand comprises multiple products that are now selling at a reduced price on GearBest.

Top Mobile Phones

This section has been further divided into 3 subcategories including Mobile Phone, Smartwatch Phone, and Accessories. For instance, you can get a considerable 36% off on the Lenovo Moto Z（XT1650-05) phablet’s retail price of $344.57.

Likewise, you can get 12% off on the LEMFO LEM5 which normally sells for $113.14. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the 3G smartwatch phone for a reduced price of just $99.99.

Coolest Electronics

This category is rife with all sorts of consumer electronics, networking, tablet PC, RC, and automobile items. More importantly, GearBest is offering big discounts on the items featured in this section.

For example, you can now buy the ALLDOCUBE Mix Plus tablet PC for only $319.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 24% off on the 2-in-1 tablet PC’s original selling price of $421.63.
The site is also offering 29% off on the 7060B 7 inch Car Audio Stereo MP5 player for 4 days. While you have an opportunity to buy the device for only $49.99 on GearBest, it’s worth noting that Flash Sale price will be valid only for the remaining 142 pieces.

Apart from that, the Mid-Year Sale promotion features a myriad of other products that include appliances, 3D printers, office supplies, LED, outdoors, tools, novelty toys, home, and gardening. Fashion-conscious buyers are in for a treat too as GearBest is giving big discounts on apparels, shoes and bags, watches, beauty and health products.

If you’d like to check out rest of the products and take advantage of the promotion before it wraps up, simply follow this link.

Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Wristband For Only $31 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 26, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 took the wearable realm by storm after making its debut last month. The successor of the well-received Mi Band 2 was subject to a slew of rumors and speculations that showed it will accommodate a broad range of useful features.

Much to the delight of fitness enthusiasts who have been hoping that the smart bracelet will possess better features than its predecessor, the Mi Band 3 did not disappoint. In fact, the device is crammed with all sorts of features that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet.

Despite boasting an array of awe-inspiring features, the Mi Band 3 doesn’t carry a steep price tag. You’d normally have to shell out only $59.99 on Banggood to purchase the latest smart wristband from Xiaomi.

As part of its Mid-Year Sale promotion, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is currently doling out a noteworthy 33% off on the Mi Band 3’s original asking price. Thanks to the aforesaid reduction in the device’s retail price, it is currently up for grabs for just $39.99.

If you’re a budget-conscious buyer who is not willing to spend even that kind of money on a smart wristband, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money without breaking much of a sweat. Let’s check out the details.

You can save an extra $8.99 simply by applying coupon code ‘mi3bd33’ at the time of checking out. By using the discount coupon you’d be able to bring your grand total down to just $31.

The Mi Band 3 is quite a bargain at this massively lowered price, given that it sports a bigger 0.78 inch OLED touchscreen display that fits the width of the wearer’s wrist like a dream. Moreover, the big screen displays a broad range of information when the wearer raises the wrist.

You can take a gander at rest of the features and grab the discount by heading straight to this link. Note that the aforesaid coupon code will be expiring on Saturday, June 30th.

Get 33% Off On Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Wristband On Banggood

Meizu’s mBack Is Here To Stay Even In Full Screen Phones, But Not Likely In The Current Form: Jack Wong

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Jun 26, 2018

Physical home keys with embedded fingerprint readers were the preferred authentication method by many users before borderless displays became one of the main trends in the smartphones world. On several phones, these Home key were also multi-functional, such as the ones found on Meizu devices at that time. The physical Home keys on Meizu smartphones were among the most innovative as they integrated the mBack technology allowing the users to navigate through the user interface and perform quick actions by using gestures on the key.

With borderless display, there is no space for physical Home keys on the front panel, but Meizu will not ditch the mBack technology. That is what the company‘s CEO Jack Wong has just revealed to Meizu community. It looks like the Meizu 16 will come with a very advanced version of the mBack technology, but it will not be a Home key. In case you do not know, in the latest version of Flyme the company has already implemented the Super mBack technology which consists of in-display gestures. Thanks to this feature, it is possible to navigate through the user interface quickly by using taps, long presses, and swipes. So, given the declarations from Jack Wong, expect something innovative regarding the mBack technology about the upcoming Meizu 16 series.

The new line-up will be officially unveiled in August in at least two variants. One will be equipped with the new upper-midrange SoC Snapdragon 710 by Qualcomm, while the most powerful variant will have the octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz. Unlike most of the other important companies, Meizu will not embrace the notched design in favor of an 18:9 display, but the bezels will remain very narrow, probably even narrower than the Samsung Galaxy S9 series. There will also be an in-display fingerprint reader on board.

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Snapdragon 1000 Fresh Details Appear to Reveal How Powerful it Could be

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Jun 26, 2018

Rumors about the existence of Snapdragon 1000 SoC had surfaced in the previous month. The chipset is expected to be aimed towards powerful Windows 10 PCs. Fresh information on the features of the upcoming Qaulcomm Snapdragon 1000 has surfaced today.

The previous report had claimed that the Snapdragon 1000 may include Cortex A76 performance cores and lightweight Cortex A55 cores. Fresh report on WinFuture.de reveals that the developer platform of the Snapdragon 1000 that is codenamed Project Poipu was recently spotted with specs like 16 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and a pair of UFS 2.1 storage of 128 GB. It also includes Gigabit WLAN (also available on Snapdragon 850) and a new power management chip.

The TDP which stands for Thermal Design Power of the Snapdragon 1000 is around 12 watts. This suggests that it could rival with the U series chipset from Intel that has a TDP of 15 watts. The higher the TDP, the more stable is the processor. Hence, it seems that the Snapdragon 1000 will be able to deliver better performance than Intel’s Atom and Celeron chips. The U series chips are used for powering Ultrabooks. So, there is a possibility that the Snapdragon 1000 may power thin-sized laptops with small form factor.

The newly introduced Snapdragon 850 as well as the Snapdragon 845 SoC measure 12.4 x 12.4mm. The dimensions of the upcoming Snapdragon 1000 are 20 x 15mm which shows that it is bigger than the recent flagship chipsets by Qualcomm. Even though it is a large-sized chipset, it is still smaller than 15-watt Intel chips, claims the report.

The new report also claims that the Snapdragon 1000 will be a socketed chipset. In other words, the SoC will not be soldered to the motherboard. This will make it possible for the user to easily swap the chip. Hence, users may have the power to replace their old Snapdragon processor with the newest one on their Windows 10 PC.

Qualcomm is known for selling processors that are soldered to the motherboard. However, rumors surrounding the SD1000 suggest the U.S.-based chip maker could be venturing a new territory of manufacturing swappable processors.

There is no information available on the launch date of Snapdragon 1000. ASUS could be one of the first companies to launch SD1000 powered PC as it is rumored to be working on a device called Primus that features the same SoC.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Bracelet For Only $33.59 On GearBest; Promo To End Soon!

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Jun 26, 2018

Last month, Xiaomi announced the Mi Band 3 its well-received line of popular yet low-priced wearables. As expected, the Mi Band 3 boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring specs and features that make it an irresistible smart bracelet.

If you’re a fitness-conscious buyer looking for a feature-laden smart bracelet that doesn’t set you back a pretty penny, look no further. GearBest is currently offering a noteworthy discount on the Mi Band 3’s retail price for a limited period of time.

As part of its latest Flash Sale, the Chinese online store is doling out 44% off on the Mi Band 3 smartwatch’s original asking price. As a result, the coveted Xiaomi-branded wearable can now be yours at a lowered price of just $33.59.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 sports a 0.78-inch OLED touch display which features a convex shape. While buyers can get their hands on multiple color options as far as the strap is concerned, the aforesaid Flash Sale price will be valid only for the black color version.

The Mi Band 3 smartwatch’s touchscreen display brings a slew of functions onboard the device. The Mi Band 3 will allow its wearer to check instant messages and even see the caller ID which can be muted. Other functions include Bluetooth dialing, calories burned, measuring, date, distance recording, measurement of heart rate, pedometer, and a sedentary reminder just to name a few.

As if that weren’t enough, the Mi Band 3 boasts 5 ATM waterproof level that can withstand being submerged under a 50m water depth (5 ATM). Moreover, the fitness tracker draws its juices from a 110mAh lithium polymer battery which offers a standby time of 20 days.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, head straight to this link without wasting time. It’s worth noting that the promotion was on the verge of wrapping up and there were 1405 pieces remaining for the Flash Sale price at the time of writing.

Get 44% Off On Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Bracelet On GearBest

Redmi Note 5 Pro Android Oreo (MIUI 9.5) Stable Update Roll-out Begins June 29

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Jun 26, 2018

The Redmi Note 5 Pro runs Android Nougat out of the box but starting this Friday, you should receive a notification for the Android Oreo update.

The announcement was made by the official MIUI India Twitter account on Sunday, 25th of June. According to the tweet, the update will come as MIUI 9.5 and will roll out in phases. So if you do not receive it on Friday, it should arrive later.

Mi Fans! You asked for it and we're getting it for you.

Redmi Note 5 Pro users will start getting the update to Android O-based MIUI 9.5 in phases, starting Friday, 29th June!

If you are not part of 1st phase, don't worry! You will get it sometime soon 🙂 pic.twitter.com/V7KIz99Irj

— MIUI India (@MIUI_India) June 25, 2018

Unfortunately, you will not be able to manually download the ROM from the MIUI site as the MIUI ROM download page has been shut down. Xiaomi says it is temporary but it has been off for almost three weeks now.

Apart from Android Oreo features such as autofill, picture-in-picture mode, new emojis and notification dots etc., the update will also bring some new features for MIUI. Some of them are an improved app lock, improved Mi Brower, a redesigned notification shade, and full-screen gesture navigation.

Meizu 16 Image Leak Shows A Full-Screen Display And Dual Rear Cameras

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Jeet

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Jun 26, 2018

Recently, Meizu launched its Meizu 15 series of smartphones, marking the company’s fifteenth anniversary. Now, the company is already working on its successor. Meizu CEO Jack Wong confirmed earlier this month that the Meizu 16 smartphones will launch in August this year.

In the latest development, the image of the alleged Meizu 16 smartphone has been leaked online through Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. The image is similar to the render of the smartphone leaked earlier. The image shows that there’s no notch on top of the display but there are thin bezels surrounding the display.

The newly leaked image suggests that the back camera will be placed in the top-center position with two camera sensors stacked vertically. In the image, the fingerprint sensor is not visible, which could mean that the phone will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

One of the variants of the Meizu 16 has been confirmed to come powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor. There’s another model that will come with recently launched Snapdragon 710 processor. The smartphone will have up to 8GB of RAM.

Further, the Meizu 16 series smartphones are expected to come with Full HD screen resolution. It is speculated that both Meizu 16 series smartphones will feature notch-less OLED screens with 3D Press and mEngine.

An earlier leak had suggested that the phones will be equipped with 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup. However, another leak suggests that the dual camera setup will be available only on the Meizu 16 while the Meizu 16 Plus may come equipped with 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel triple camera system. Both the phones are rumored to feature a 20-megapixel front-facing snapper.

The upcoming smartphones are expected to be running an improved version of Flyme OS and OneMind 2.5, but the exact version of the Android operating system is not yet known. The Flyme OS 7.5 comes with support for full-screen gestures, 3D Press, NFC, AI capabilities and more.

The Meizu 16 is likely to house a 3,080mAh battery with 24W charging (8V/3A). On the other side, the Meizu 16 Plus is expected to not only house a bigger battery of 3,600mAh capacity along with faster 32W charging (8V/4A) but is also said to arrive with 10W wireless charging.

Recently, Meizu CEO Jack Wong confirmed that the pricing of the Meizu 16 series smartphone won’t exceed 4000 Yuan (approximately $611) which seems like a competitive pricing given the phone’s expected specifications and features.

Moto Z3 Play Likely to Launch in India in July First Week

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Jun 26, 2018

Lenovo-owned Motorola had unveiled the Moto Z3 Play smartphone in Brazil earlier in this month. Various retailers in the U.S. have already started with the pre-orders of the Z3 Play. The official site of the Motorola in the U.S. has stated that it will be begin with the shipments of the smartphone on July 2. The U.S. is not the only country that will be receiving the smartphone in early July. Citing information received from retail sources, an Indian publication has claimed that the Moto Z3 Play will be debuting in India in the first week of the coming month.

In Brazil, the Moto Z3 Play carries a pricing of BRL 2,299 (~$608). There is no information available on the cost of the Indian edition of the smartphone. It is speculated that it could be priced around Rs. 40,000 (~$587).

The Moto Z3 Play house a 6-inch AMOLED MaxVision display that supports 18:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 636 chipset that includes an octa-core processor that clocks at 1.8 GHz present under its hood. It features 4 GB of RAM and comes in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models.

The handset is loaded with the latest Android Oreo OS. It is driven by a 3,000mAh batter. For photography, it houses a dual camera setup with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. It has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. Like the predecessor model, the Z3 Play also carries support for Moto Mods accessories.

The Moto Z3 Play was introduced in a single color option of Deep Indigo. Motorola has just released the new Onyx Black color edition of Z3 Play in Brazil. There is no information available on whether other markets will be also receiving the new color variant.

Meizu M6T Budget Smartphone To Soon Launch In India As Flipkart Exclusive

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Jeet

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Jun 26, 2018

Meizu, the Chinese manufacturer, which already has a presence in India but has not been active in the country, is reportedly planning to launch its budget smartphone Meizu M6T in India. The smartphone was originally launched in May in China.

According to the report, the Meizu M6T could soon launch in India and the China-based company is in talks with Flipkart for selling the device in India. The report adds that initially the phone will be exclusively available through Flipkart but later it could be available with an offer from Reliance Jio.

The Meizu M6T features a 5.7-inch HD+ display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by MediaTek MT6750 octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz along with Mali T860 GPU.

The phone comes with two memory configuration — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage up to 128GB.

On the camera front, the smartphone sports a dual rear camera comprising a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture, LED flash, and Sony IMX278 and a 2-megapixel secondary camera with f/2.4 aperture. On the front side, it has an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calling, with f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS/AGPS and a micro USB port. It also has a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. The smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out of the box with Flyme OS 6.2 on top and is backed up by a 3,300mAh non-removable battery.

In China, the 3GB RAM model is priced at 799 Yuan (approx. $122) while the 4GB RAM costs 1,099 Yuan (approximately $168). We are expecting similar pricing for the smartphone in the Indian market as well. Going by the specifications, we expect the smartphone to fall under the budget segment and will compete against the likes of Xiaomi Redmi 5, Oppo’s Realme 1, among others.

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TENAA Images Confirm The Huawei Nova 3 Looks Like The P20 Lite

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Jun 26, 2018

TENAA images of the Huawei Nova 3 have appeared online, and the photos confirm a similarity between the phone and the Nova 3e/P20 Lite.

The Nova 3 will come with a glass and metal sandwich design with the same reflective appearance as the P20 Lite. There are two cameras arranged vertically and positioned on the left corner. The device also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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The picture of the front shows the display turned off, so we can’t confirm if the display has a notch. But we won’t be surprised if it does seeing as the front camera, earpiece and sensor are all positioned in the middle. The power button and volume rocker are on the right side of the phone and images of the sides show the dual rear cameras have a slight bump.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 FCC Approved; Launch Date Could be Nearing

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