Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 3 For Just $29.79 On Banggood [Discount Coupon Inside]

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Jul 16, 2018

The U.S. Department of Commerce has now officially lifted the ban on ZTE from doing business with American companies. This will now enable Chinese firm, which the one of the leading manufacturer of telecommunication equipment, to resume its major business operations, which the company had ceased due to the ban.

The development comes a couple of days after it was announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has reached an agreement with China’s ZTE Corp to lift the ban. The ban was imposed after the company broke an agreement reached after it pleaded guilty for illegally shipping U.S. goods and technology to Iran, which is in violation of U.S. sanctions.

As a part of the agreement, the company has deposited $400 million in an escrow account. The escrow agreement is part of a $1.4 billion settlement it reached with the Commerce Department last month to regain access to U.S. suppliers, whose components it relies on for its smartphones and networking gear.

The new settlement also includes a $1 billion penalty that ZTE paid to the U.S. Treasury last month and the $400 million in the escrow account that the United States. The government could seize the escrow amount if ZTE violates the latest settlement. Also, the $1 billion penalty is in addition to nearly $900 million ZTE paid last year.

Under the new settlement, ZTE was required to change its board and management within 30 days. In addition, the company must hire an outside compliance monitor selected by the Commerce Department.

It has also agreed to allow the U.S. government unfettered site visits to verify U.S. components are being used as claimed by the company. It has also agreed to post calculations of the U.S. components in its products on its website in Chinese and English.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 arrives in South Korea through leading carriers

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Jul 16, 2018

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 5 smartphone in South Korea. The handset is now available for buying through leading local carriers in the country.

Xiaomi devices have been available in South Korea through online shopping sites or through third-party retailers. However, for the first time Xiaomi has partnered with local telecom service providers in South Korea to introduce the Redmi Note 5 in the country. Xiaomi had held a launch event in partnership with G-mobi, a local distributor in Seoul, South Korea on Monday to announce the arrival of Redmi Note 5.

The Redmi Note 5 carries a price tag of 299,200 won (~$265). However, the offers provided by SK Telecom and KT could allow consumers to avail it under 100,000 won (~$88). LG Uplus, the third largest mobile operator of South Korea is not selling the Redmi Note 5.

The Redmi Note 5 that has arrived in South Korea is actually the Note 5 Pro smartphone that was unveiled in India in February. It is equipped with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 636 SoC and 4 GB are present under the hood of the phone. It has a native storage of 64 GB.

Xiaomi claims that the premium autofocus technology enabled 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup is the USP of the Redmi Note 5. It houses a 4,000mAh battery. The Redmi Note 5 is available in South Korea in color options such as gold and black.

Samsung has been dominating the South Korean market since several years. Xiaomi has just entered the country with Redmi Note 5. Probably, it could be prepping up to become a threat for Samsung in its home country.

Xiaomi has managed to dethrone Samsung to become the number smartphone brand in India. According to Counterpoint Research’s survey, Xiaomi held a market share of 31.1 percent in India in Q1 2018. Samsung is in the second spot with a market share of 26.2 percent. OPPO is now holding on to the third spot in India.

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Get An Extra $55 Off On iLife A4s Robot Vacuum Cleaner On Amazon

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Jul 16, 2018

If you like keeping your house clean and tidy all the time without breaking much of a sweat, the iLife A4s Robot Vacuum Cleaner can prove to be a perfect companion for the task. Regrettably, the device doesn’t come cheap.

Capable of deep cleaning carpets and any floor, the compact iLife A4s possesses CyclonePower cleaning system. While the side brushes sweep dirt to the cleaning path, the main brush does the important job of rolling up dirt, and its powerful suction passage accumulates dust and dirt into the dustbin.

You normally need to shell out $179.99 in order to get your hands on the power-packed A4s on Amazon. But we’ll show you how you can save a considerable amount of money on the robot vacuum cleaner’s original asking price during the check out process.

In order to save an extra $55, all you need to do is apply the discount coupon by checking the box next to ‘coupon.’ You can find this option right under the product’s name. This will bring your grand total down to only $124.99.

On the downside, there was only 1 piece left in stock so it is important for you to order soon. Note that this is the lowest price for the A4s Robot vacuum cleaner ever.

The ILIFE A4s is an irresistible vacuum cleaner at this dropped price, given that it delivers unparalleled cleaning result thanks to its radically overhauled suction power. This, coupled with the sweeping and dirt extraction actions, enables deep cleaning of carpets.

Furthermore, it comes with a double V-shaped bristle brush that offers more cleaning power compared to a slew of other cleaning brushes. The unique V-shape helps to minimize tangles while the bristles assist in extracting all sorts of dust and dirt rooted in the carpet.

Despite boasting an array of awe-inspiring features, the A4s is an easy-to-use vacuum cleaner. You can press the CLEAN button or simply set a weekly agenda to make the A4s start cleaning, whether or not you’re at home.

You can follow this link in order to check out the rest of the features and use the coupon code, which is slated to expire on Tuesday, July 17th, PDT. It is imperative for you to add the coupon first, and then check out.

New iPads certified by EEC, might belong to the Pro line-up

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Jul 16, 2018

Two new iPads have been certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). This confirms that Apple is working to bring at least two brand new tablets in the European market. The two new devices are identified by the model numbers A1895 and A1980 and these new codenames are the confirmation that we are talking about new models certified. Further, they are running iOS 12 which is the latest version of Apple’s operating system. According to reports, Apple is planning to release new models from the iPad Pro line-up, so these ones might be the most powerful upcoming phablets from the Cupertino giant.

One of them is rumored to come with a medium-sized 11-inch display and with a bezel-less design as well which will allow getting a compact device even though its screen is wide enough for productivity. Given the presence of thin bezels, we do not expect to see a Touch ID button, unlike the previous models. It might be replaced by a structured light which will allow users to unlock the tablet with Face ID, thanks to 3D facial recognition, just like the iPhone X. Usually, professional tablets released by Apple come with the most powerful SoC released from the Cupertino company.

To be accurate, they usually boast an enhanced version of the latest iPhones’ chipset. So, if these tablets will be released before the upcoming iPhones, there is a chance that at least one of them will sport a powerful Apple A12X SoC with an hexa-core architecture. Note that the Apple A12 Fusion present on the iPhone X is the only hexa-core mobile chipset able to make all of its six core work together. The SoC would be accompanied by up to 4 GB of RAM in the most powerful variant and up to 256 GB of internal storage or more.

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Xiaomi teases Mi A2 Android One smartphone ahead of its launch on July 24

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Jul 16, 2018

Xiaomi has scheduled a global launch event on 24th July in Madrid, Spain where the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is expected to launch Mi A2 smartphone, which is the successor of the Mi A1 that was launched last year.

Now, ahead of the phone’s official launch, the company has confirmed that the Mi A2 will be a part of Google’s Android One program, just like its predecessor Mi A1. Xiaomi posted a photo on Twitter which shows the smartphone and number “2” and “The Next Gen is Coming” text.

The accompnying text with the image reads “Are you a big fan of #MiA1? You will love this…#Xiaomi #AndroidOne #2isbetterthan1.” While the company has not revealed the launch date, reports indicate that the phone will be launched at the Spain event.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was the first Android One smartphone from the company and the first to not feature its own MIUI custom interface. The device was first introduced in India and was the rebranded version of the Mi 5X that was launched in India.

Similarly, the Xiaomi Mi A2 is also said to be the rebranded version of the Redmi 6 Pro smartphone that was launched in China earlier this year. The specifications of the Mi A2 and as well as the Mi A2 Lite have already been leaked online.

The Mi A2 is expected to feature a 5.99-inch full-screen display with Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 processor while the Lite variant is expected to have 5.84-inch noteched display and will be powered by Snapdragon 625 SoC.

The smartphone is expected to come in multiple variants based on the memory configuaration, including 4GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage.

The device also comes with a dual camera setup on the back, boasting a 12MP + 20MP sensors. On the front side, reports indicate that it will feature a 20MP snapper. While the Lite variant is said to feature 12MP + 5MP sensors on back and 5MP front-facing camera.

Being a part of Android One, both device will be running on stock Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box. The Mi A2 reportedly lacks the 3.5mm headphone jack and will be fuelled by a a 3,010mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.

Xiaomi Mi A2 is expected to be availale in three color options — Blue, Black and Gold color variants. As for the pricing, the lowest configuration model of the Mi A2 is expected to be priced around $290 whereas the highest variant may carry a price tag of around $370.

However, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event to know the official pricing and availability details. At the Spain launch event, Xiaomi is also expected to launch the Mi Max 3 global variant, which is scheduled to launch in China on 19th July.

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Honor 9N launch to take place on July 24

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Jul 16, 2018

Recently, Honor India had confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on July 24 to announce a new smartphone. The rumor mill has been speculating that the Honor 9i that was launched in China in the previous month would be arriving in India as Honor 9X. However, the latest tweet by Honor India reveals that the name of the smartphone that will be launching on July 24 is Honor 9N.

As far as specs of the Honor 9N is concerned, it could be sporting the same specs that can be found on China’s Honor 9i. The recent teasers of the smartphone have revealed that the Honor 9N will be arriving with dual rear cameras, glass back, rear-mounted fingerprint reader and color variants like Blue and Purple.

Beauty is not what meets the eye but an essence that is all around us! ✨✨
Get ready to witness beauty like never before at the grand launch of #Honor9N on 24th July! 😍😍
Mark your calendar! #BeautyAllAround pic.twitter.com/HaOS70q6NO

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) July 16, 2018

The Honor 9N is expected to feature a 5.84-inch IPS LCD screen that will produce Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It may sport a notched screen that will deliver an aspect ratio of 19:9.

It is yet another phone from the company that will be driven by Kirin 659 SoC. The chipset will be supported by 4 GB of RAM. It is likely to arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage models. The handset will also feature a microSD card slot.

The Honor 9N could be equipped with a frontal shooter of 16-megapixel. The backside of the phone may sport 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. It may receive power from 3,000mAh battery. The Honor 9N will be preinstalled with Android Oreo and the latest version of EMUI skin.

There is no information available on the pricing of the Honor 9N. The 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants of the Honor 9i are respectively selling for 1,399 Yuan (~$209) and 1,699 Yuan (~$254) in the home market. In India, these variants may carry similar pricing.

In related news, Xiaomi will be also holding a global launch event on the same date in Spain. The event will be unveil the Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Android One smartphones.

OnePlus 6 gets a translucent glass back design thanks to a fan but we ain’t impressed

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Jul 16, 2018

Smartphones with translucent glass back are gradually gaining some momentum but the design is far from becoming popular. The design was utilized on the HTC U11+ and more recently, Xiaomi unveiled an Explorer edition with a translucent glass panel which gives a glimpse of the internals. OnePlus did not include a translucent glass variant when it launched the OnePlus 6 but that was spotted online. Turned out the translucent glass back design was a third-party creation by a fan of the brand who shared his design on Weibo.

As seen in the photos, the transparent glass back gives a glimpse of the internals such as the battery, fuselage, cable and other components. The fan seems to have moulded the back panel of the OP6 using a translucent material that can then be glued onto the back. Thus, all the components that can be seen when the rear panel is removed become visible. The rear panel has cutouts for the dual rear cameras and flashlight as well as the fingerprint sensor.

Of course, this sort of third-party design brings along safety concerns. OnePlus CEO Lui Zuohu who also shared the pictures adviced that attention is paid to safety when embarking on such venture. The rear panel swap will also void the phone’s warranty. In our opinion, the internal components don’t look too beautiful to have them all displayed. The Mi 8 Explorer edition and HTC U11+ variant with a translucent back looked beautiful because the manufacturer had to arrange the internals to make them attractive. In the case of the Mi 8, the real internals isn’t even what is displayed and we still love it.

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Vivo X21, X21 UD Night Purple variants to go on sale on July 20

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Jul 16, 2018

In the previous week, Vivo had launched Night Purple color edition of the Vivo X21i smartphone. Today, Vivo has confirmed that it will be selling the Vivo X21 and X21 UD smartphones in the same new color beginning from July 20. The Chinese manufacturer is now receiving pre-orders of the X21 and X21 UD through its official online store.

The below image shows that the Vivo X21 and X21 UD Night Purple editions are respectively priced at 2,998 Yuan and 3,298 Yuan. The newly introduced Night Purple color variant looks like Aurora blue-purple color gradient of the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer claims that the Night Purple is inspired by the night view of the Bolivian Salt Lake. The reflection of the starry sky also produces a similar dreamy color.

The Vivo X21 and Vivo X21 UD are packed with the same specs. However, the only major difference between the two phones is that the X21 UD model features an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Vivo X21 duo houses a 6.28-inch Super AMOLED display that supports FHD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The Snapdragon 660 SoC is present under the hood of the device. Both phones include 6 GB of RAM and internal storage of 128 GB. The X21 smartphone also comes in a lower variant that features 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM.

For snapping photos, the X21 duo is equipped with 12-mgeapixel dual rear cameras and a selfie shooter of 12-megapixel. The FunTouch OS flavored Android 8.1 Oreo is preinstalled on the X21 and X21 UD. Both phones are fueled by 3,200mAh battery.

Apart from Night Purple, the X21 and X21 UD are also available in other colors like Diamond Black, Ruby Red and Aurora White. The newly launched Night Purple variants of X21 duo are also available on pre-orders through Vivo’s online stores at Tmall, Jingdong, Suning and other online channels.

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Lenovo Z5 Aurora to go on sale in China tomorrow for the first time

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Jul 16, 2018

Last month, Lenovo launched its much-awaited mid-range smartphone Lenovo Z5. While the phone didn’t turned out as teased by the company prior to its launch, the device has performed well in terms of sales.

The Lenovo Z5 was announced on sale in three color options — Schumann Black, Indigo Blue, and Aurora, which switches color from Blue to Purple depending on the lighting. However, only the Black and Blue color version were available for sale.

Recently, Lenovo reveled that the Aurora color variant will go on sale in China on July 17th, i.e. tomorrow and will be available in only one variant — 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It is priced at 1,799 Yuan, which roughly converts to $269.

The Lenovo Z5 comes with a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ display with screen resolution of 2240 x 1080p pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio and a notch on top. The display is covered by a layer of 2.5D Gorilla Glass which protects it from minor scratches. The notch on the display is smaller than flagship phones like the iPhone X or the Xiaomi Mi 8.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 processor along with 6GB of RAM. The smartphone comes in two storage options — 64GB and 128GB, but the Aurora color variant is available for the 128GB internal storage model only.

There’s a dual camera setup at the back of the phone with a primary 16MP f/2.0 sensor and a secondary 8MP sensor for depth information. The smartphone provides enhanced camera experience using artificial intelligence with support for 4D beauty mode, AI noise reduction, night mode, and AI portrait mode. On the front side, there’s an 8MP f/2.0 sensor with beauty mode for taking selfies and video calling.

It runs on Android Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own ZUI 4.0 on top which brings fluidity of the UI and adds Full U-Touch 4.0 Screen gestures, AI voice commands, and features such as automatic call answer via gestures.

The company has also promised the upcoming Android P version update for the Lenovo Z5. The device is powered by a 3,300mAh battery which comes with support for 18W fast charging.

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 retail box leaks online revealing key specifications

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Jul 16, 2018

Xiaomi is all set to launch its next-generation Mi Max series smartphone on 19th July. Now ahead of the phone’s official launch, the retail box of the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has been leaked online, revealing some of the phone’s key specifications.

From the leaked images of the smartphone’s retail box, it is confirmed that the Mi Max 3 will be powered by Qualcomm‘s recently launched Snapdragon 636 processor. It also revealed that the phone will come with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

On the photography front, there’s a dual camera setup consisting of a 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors. It also comes with a massive 6.9-inch Full-HD+ notchless display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The accessory information on the box also reveals that the phone will come with USB Type-C port.

The recently leaked images of the phone revealed that the phone will come with MIUI 9 out-of-the-box, which is quite disaapointing as the company has already started rolling out MIUI 10 operating system to some of its smartphones.

According to the rumors, there will be another high-end varaint of the Mi Max 3, which will pack 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The report also hints that the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor. There are also reports about the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage models.

As of the front-facing camera, the smartphone is expected to come with an 8-megapixel shooter for taking selfies and video calling. Running on Android Oreo operating system, the phone is expected to be fuelled by a 5,500mAh battery.

It’s just a matter of couple of days before we known everything related to the smartphone, including color options, variants, pricing and availability as the company has scheduled a launch event for the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 on 19th July.

Oppo’s flagship smartphone Oppo Find X to soon launch in the UK

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Jul 16, 2018

Oppo Find X, the Chinese company’s flagship smartphone with almost 94 percent screen-to-body ratio, was launched last month in Paris, France. After the phone’s launch in China and India, the company is now gearing up to launch the Oppo Find X in the UK market.

According to the report, the smartphone will soon be available for purchase in Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands. While Oppo spokesperon has confirmed that the phone will land in the UK, no specific date for this has been revealed.

In the Europe, the phone’s pricing starts at €999 and goes all the way up to €1699 for the Find X Lamborghini Edition. While the standard model will be available in two colors — Blue and Red, the Lamborghini Edition comes in Black color.

The Oppo Find X comes with a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ OLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display dominates the front side of the phone and it is touted as the world’s first smartphone to come with a screen-to-body-ratio of 93.8 percent.

The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. The smartphone doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner, instead, it comes with O-Face (3D face unlock) which OPPO says has a failure rate of 1/1,000,000 compared to that of a fingerprint scanner which is 1/50,000.

The Oppo Find X comes with a motorised sliding mechanism, which equips both — front as well as rear cameras. When this part of the phone slides out, it not only reveals the front camera and 3D face scanning sensors for unlocking the phone, it also reveals the dual rear cameras and LED flash. OPPO has termed its camera as “Stealth 3D cameras”.

The 3D face unlock feature, which Oppo calls O-Face Recognition, uses 3D Structured Light Technology which scans 15,000 facial points. The company claims that it is 20 times safer than fingerprint recognition for unlocking the phone.

For the photography, the smartphone comes equipped with a dual camera setup that consists of a 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel sensors on the back with OIS and AI features. The front-facing camera sensor is of 25-megapixel for taking selfies. It comes with multiple 3D portrait lighting features and Omoji, which is OPPO’s own take on the iPhone X’s emojis.

The Oppo Find X runs on ColorOS 5.1 AI Smart custom UI based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. The company says that the OS will learn usage habits, preload common applications, and make the app start faster. It also features a smartphone voice assistant. The device is fuelled by a 3730mAh battery, which supports Oppo’s custom VOOC/SuperVOOC fast charging.

Vivo NEX S is a very resistant phone (including pop-up camera) according to the first endurance test

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Jul 16, 2018

Everytime an important flagship gets released, Zack from the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything performs an endurance test in order to check how resistant it is. He did the same with the new Vivo NEX S, which we can define one of the most innovative smartphones of this year. Zack did three kinds of test: a scratch test, a bend test, and a burn test. And the phone has passed all the tests successfully with an incredible result, showing to be a very solid and resistant device.

Zack confirmed that the handset is made of glass for the backplate and metal for the frame, as the company did not reveal it before. One of the main concerns of people who are deciding to buy this handset is the resistance of its motorized pop-up camera. Well, he tested the pop-up camera of the Vivo NEX S as well and it is incredibly solid. It is made of glass and metal just like the device. In the bend test, it flexed a bit, but the display has not cracked and neither the glass back. From what this torture test is showing, besides focusing on innovation and an outstanding hardware side, Vivo has also been able to release a very sturdy phone with long-lasting aesthetics.

Vivo NEX S rocks a wide 6.59-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2316 x 1080 pixels, no notch and an in-display fingerprint reader based on the chip unveiled by Synaptics in the second half of last year. Its processor is the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz, paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of internal storage. It boasts a rear dual camera with 12 and 5 MP resolutions, f/1.8 and f/2.4 apertures, while the motorized pop-up camera has a resolution of 8 MP and a f/2.0 aperture.

Preorder BlitzWolf BW-BR4 Music Receiver Transmitter Audio 2-in-1 Adapter For Only $33.99 On Banggood

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Jul 16, 2018

Equipped with the transmitter mode that allows you to convert your TV, PC, or laptop into a Bluetooth-enabled device, the BW-BR4 is an irresistible music receiver transmitter audio 2-in-1 adapter. The device lets you listen to music or any other audio from your Bluetooth headset. Likewise, you watch a movie or even play a game without been interrupted.

The BW-BR4 would normally set you back a pretty penny on Banggood. But much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the BlitzWolf branded music receiver-transmitter, the Chinese online store is offering a considerable discount on the device’s retail price.

Banggood has a reputation for offering the best bang for your buck and keeping its reputation alive, the Chinese online store is now doling out a 24% off on the BW-BR4 music receiver transmitter. The device normally comes bearing a price tag of $44.99, but thanks to the discount you can now preorder it at a slashed price of just $33.99.

The BW-BR4 music receiver transmitter is quite a bargain at this heavily discounted price, given that it boasts an array of awe-inspiring features. Keeping in line with this, you can connect it to headphones, car stereo, or home speaker system and transform it into a Bluetooth audio device. You can then connect any Bluetooth device such as your smartphone and play your favorite music wirelessly.

The feature-laden music receiver transmitter packs a CSR BC8675 chip that delivers optical audio output, coupled with Bluetooth V5.0 for an unparalleled universal wireless solution. Moreover, the BW-BR4 comes with a built-in antenna that extends it range to about 100 meters (328 ft), ensuring unbroken transmission for sharing your audio from inside your house to the outside of the house.

Regrettably, the aforesaid discount will only be valid for 300 pieces. Its worth noting that the BW-BR4 music receiver transmitter will go back to its original asking price as soon as these pieces get sold out, so head straight to this link and grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Apple iPhone 9 case renders reveal notched display design and single rear camera

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Jul 16, 2018

Apple is expected to launch 3 iPhones this year in September. One of them will be an entry-level LCD iPhone that may debut as iPhone 9, while the other two models will be sporting OLED screens. In the previous month, well-known tipster @OnLeaks had shared the renders of the LCD iPhone to reveal its appearance and key features. Today, GizmoChina brings to you exclusive case renders of iPhone 9 that were received from a Chinese protective case firm named Sanfeng.

The design of the iPhone 9 revealed through the new case renders matches with the recent leaks. As it can be seen be seen images below, the iPhone 9 will be sporting a notched display like the iPhone X from last year. The other OLED iPhones that are expected to debut with iPhone 9 are also expected to feature notched displays.

Rumors have it that the iPhone 9 will be featuring a 6.1-inch LCD display. The handset could be equipped with Full Active display supplied by Japan Display. It could be also coming with a technology similar to MLCD+ screen on the LG G7 that will allow the iPhone 9’s screen to deliver up to 1,000 nits of brightness without consuming more power.

The iPhone 9 case renders show that the handset does not feature Touch ID fingerprint scanner. The big notch on the iPhone X suggests that the smartphone will be only provide a single option of Face ID for unlocking it by scanning the user’s face in 3D and for authenticating payments.

The backside of the iPhone 9 may feature an LED enabled single camera. The lack of dual camera on the iPhone 9 suggests that its users may not be able to enjoy advanced photography features such loseless zoom and Potrait Mode.

Like the iPhone X, the power key is placed on the right side and the left side is occupied by ring/silent switch and volume rocker. The bottom side features dual speakers with a Lightning connector in between. The iPhone 9 appears to be thick in above renders. However, recent leaks have revealed that it could be measuring 150.9 x 76.5 x 8.3mm.

There is no information on the specs of the iPhone 9. It can be assumed that it will be fueled by Apple A12 SoC like the other upcoming OLED iPhones. The entry-level iPhone 9 is likely to cost around $650.

Leaked poster hints the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition will go on sale July 24

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 16, 2018

When Xiaomi announced its 2018 flagship Mi series models on May 31, the company came up with a surprise package when it announced the Mi 8 Explorer Edition. The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition came with an attractive translucent glass back and a more powerful hardware configuration than the regular Mi 8 model. But unfortunately, the device has been elusive since then. It is yet to go on sale.

This is turning out to be a regular occurrence for Xiaomi whose high-end or custom models are hard to come by. We recall clearly the Silver variant of the Mi 6 which was almost unavailable to buy as a result of the cumbersome production and electroplating process. However, there are indications that Xiaomi will soon put the device up for grabs in China. The device was spotted recently on TENAA where it got certified one and a half month after it was unveiled.

A poster teasing the Mi 8 Explorer Edition recently appeared on Weibo and it points at a July 24 release. The device will be available for 3699 yuan (~$552). It is likely still a while before the device will become available outside China if ever it will.

Among its stand out features is a translucent glass back which shows the internal components in a beautiful way. The device doesn’t feature a fingerprint sensor at the back instead, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition has an in-screen fingerprint reader that enables users to unlock the phone simply touch. The display is equipped with a highly sensitive pressure sensor, so with just a light touch the fingerprint is scanned and the device unlocked. The device supports Face ID and also onboard is a Snapdragon 845 chipset.

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Huawei Nova 3 and Nova 3i to debut on July 26

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Jul 15, 2018

Huawei will be launching the Nova 3 in China on July 18. Recently, an Indian publication had reported that the Huawei will be launching the Nova 3 and Nova 3i smartphones in India on July 26. Huawei India and Amazon India have officially confirmed that new Nova smartphone will be launching on July 26. The teasers do not confirm the exact name of the Huawei phone that will be launching soon. Hence, it is yet to be confirmed whether Nova 3 and 3i phones will be unveiled together on the said date.

The Huawei Nova 3 will be arriving as a successor for the Nova 2. Recent reports have revealed that the Nova 3 will be arriving with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio display of 6.3 inches. The backside of the phone will be featuring a 3D glass panel.

The Kirin 970 Soc is expected to power the smartphone. The 128 GB and 64 GB storage variants of the phone are expected to be equipped with 6 GB of RAM. The handset is equipped with 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup and 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel front-facing dual cameras. It is packed with a 3,750mAh battery.

The Huawei Nova 3i is expected to arrive with lowered specs compared to Nova 3 handset. However, it could be the first phone to feature the all new Kirin 710 SoC. It is likely to house the same 6.3-inch FHD+ resolution supporting notched display. The rear panel of the phone will be equipped with 2.5D glass rear.

The rear panel of the Nova 3i is expected to house 16-megapixel + 2-megapxiel dual camera system. The handset is likely to arrive with the same dual front-facing camera. It may arrive with a fitted with a 3,340mAh battery.

A phone that can make you do more. Cameras that can fourfold your view.
Four-in-one is #Coming4You! pic.twitter.com/fhwRayrrsd

— Huawei India (@HuaweiIndia) July 15, 2018

The Nova 3 and 3i phones will be coming with EMUI 8.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo. These smartphones will be also featuring GPU Turbo technology and 3D Qmoji. The latter could be Huawei’s take on AI-based Animoji 3D animated characters available on iPhone X. The Nova 3i is expected to be priced between 1,999 Yuan (~$299) and 2,199 Yuan (~$329).

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Nokia 6.1 Plus visits Geekbench with Snapdragon 636

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Jul 15, 2018

HMD Global launched the Nokia X6 back in May but many fans have been left disappointed since the launch was only limited to China. Given the feedback by the brand’s fans, HMD Global has decided to bring the new mid-ranger in the global market. A few days after the official launch in China, Juho Sarvikas has published a post on Twitter in which he implicitly confirmed the arrival of the handset even in the global market.

Recently, we learned that the Nokia X6 will be released in Europe with another name: Nokia 6.1 Plus. Thanks to a recent leak, we also know that the launch event will be held on July 19. Now, Nokia 6.1 Plus has been spotted on Geekbench with exactly the same hardware side as the X6, definitely confirming its imminent global launch. According to the known benchmarking platform, the device features an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset clocked at 1.61 GHz, but we know that its max frequency is 1.8 GHz.

The SoC is paired with 4 GB of RAM and the operating system installed is Android 8.1 Oreo. The last info surfaced in benchmarks is the score obtained by the handset: 1332 points in single-core and 4903 points in multi-core. Among the other specs there will also be a notched display and dual rear cameras.

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Nokia X5 tipped to launch on July 17 after event cancellation

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Jul 15, 2018

Nokia X5 should have been launched a few days ago, but at the last moment, the launch event was canceled. HMD Global has published a post on the microblogging platform Weibo with its apologies to its fans, saying that there were issues with the launch event center but not giving any exact reason for the cancellation. The Finnish firm did not even give a new date for the launch of the upcoming mid-range handset, but now some reports have revealed it. According to an unknown source cited by GizChina, it will be officially announced on July 17.

However, we can not give you any info about the reliability of this report and we are yet to receive an official answer from HMD Global in this regard. So, take everything with a pinch of salt, but we believe it will not take much for this device to be officially announced. In the meantime, it is worth reminding you of the main specs of the upcoming mid-ranger which will succeed the X6 and its satisfying success in the last period. Nokia X5 will boast a 5.86-inch display with IPS technology and it will be the second HMD Global phone to sport a notch as well as a 19:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, it will feature an octa-core Helio P60 chipset which is currently the best one released by MediaTek in the last year but remains a midrange SoC. It should come in at least two configurations: one with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, and another with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB ROM. The first variant is expected to be launched in China with a price tag of 799 Yuan, which roughly translates into $120, while the 6/64 GB version is expected to be priced 999 Yuan (roughly $150). Nokia X5 should also launch in the global market with a different name: Nokia 5.1 Plus.

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Some Google Pixel 2 units affected by Fatal Camera Error can’t shoot photos

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