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Buy Huawei P20 Phablet For Just $559.99 On GearBest [Discount Coupon Inside]

Huawei has a reputation for manufacturing feature-laden mobile devices. Keeping its fame alive, the Chinese handset maker launched the P20 in March this year and as expected, it became an instant hit with Huawei’s huge, dedicated fanbase.

On the downside, the Huawei branded 4G phablet didn’t come cheap. In fact, the P20 would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores. While a steeply priced phablet spells nothing but bad news if you’re on a cost-conscious buyer, we have something for you to cheer about.

GearBest is currently doling out a considerable 19% off on the Huawei P20’s original asking price. In other words, the coveted phablet can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out only $619.99.
But if you do not want to spend that kind of money on a phablet, here’s how you can get an additional discount without breaking much of a sweat. In order to bring your already discounted grand total further down, all you need to do is apply coupon code ‘IT$MPP20128’ during the check out process.

This will help you save an additional $60 by reducing your grand total to just $559.99. The Huawei P20 is an irresistible phablet at this heavily discounted price, given that it sports an array of awe-inspiring specs and features. Let’s check out some of its mean features.

First off, the P20 sports a big 5.84-inch LTPS, IPS, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Furthermore, the device is housed in a robust glass and metal body, which is further augmented with an appealing full-view display.

Aside from that, the P20 packs a powerful Kirin 970 Octa Core 2.36GHz processor along with an ARM Mali G72 MP12, 767 MHz, 12-Cores GPU, under the hood. The device offers 4GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable onboard storage.

On the photography front, the dual-SIM phablet houses 20.0MP + 12.0MP dual-camera setup with AF and dual-LED flash on the back. Up front, there’s a 24.0MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The device runs the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and is backed by a non-removable 3400mAh battery. The P20 is also crammed with a slew of useful sensors including a proximity sensor, e-compass, fingerprint sensor, ambient light sensor, and gravity sensor.

You can avail this discount and find more details about the Huawei P20 phablet’s features by following this link before the promo comes to an end. It is also imperative for you to bear in mind that the aforesaid coupon code is likely to expire soon.

Xiaomi Mi Max 3’s launch date is July 19

Yesterday, Xiaomi had teased that it will be announcing something important today. Through its official Weibo account, the Chinese manufacturer has just confirmed that Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will be launching on July 19. The Weibo post that accompanies the launch poster states that the Mi Max 3 will be featuring a large-sized display and a big battery.

XIaomi Mi Max 3 July 19 Launch Poster

In the previous month, the Mi Max 3 had appeared on TENAA with all its specs. It will be housing a 6.9-inch display that will offer a tall aspect ratio of 18:9. The mammoth display will be supporting Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.

The Snapdragon 636 or the newly unveiled Snapdragon 632 chipset is expected to power the Mi Max 3. It will be available in RAM options such as 3 GB, 4 GB and 6 GB and its storage variants include 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. For more storage, it features a dedicated microSD card slot. A fingerprint scanner is positioned on the back panel of the phone.

It will be the first Mi Max series smartphone to feature dual camera setup. Recent reports have revealed that its vertical dual camera unit will be featuring a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. For shooting selfies, it will be equipped with an 8-megapixel front camera. It will be packed with a huge battery of 5,500mAh capacity that will carry support for fast charging.

Xiaomi Mi Max 3

The images of the case renders of the Mi Max 3 have revealed that it will be equipped with a USB-C port on the bottom edge whereas the upper edge will have a 3.5mm audio jack and an IR blaster. Recent leaks have revealed that the Mi Max 3 will be arriving in black and gold versions. The device. The highest configuration model may carry a price tag of 1,699 Yuan (~$253).

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Some rumors have claimed that there will be variant called Mi Max 3 Pro that will include Snapdragon 710, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It is advisable to wait for newer leaks to confirm on the existence of the SD710 variant of the smartphone.

Are you eagerly waiting for the Mi Max 3? What do you think about its specs and features? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi may announce Mi Max 3′ release date tomorrow

The Mi Max 3 has been in the news a lot in recent weeks. There have been lots of leaks covering specs and live photos. What we have not heard much of is a launch date and that may change tomorrow.

A new teaser by the official Xiaomi Weibo account hints at Xiaomi announcing the release date for the Mi Max 3 tomorrow. The teaser shows a white silhouette of a phone we believe is the Mi Max 3. Written on the screen area is a text that roughly translates into “Big screen mobile phone is ………?”

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There is also another text at the bottom that translates into an announcement tomorrow morning. And the image’s caption says “a good news will be shared tomorrow morning“.

The Mi Max 3 comes a little over a year after its predecessor. It will have a larger 6.99-inch display but with an 18:9 aspect ratio. This should make it easier to hold. It will come with a Snapdragon 636 processor, up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

READ MORE: SD845-Powered Xiaomi Phone Code-named “Beryllium” is heading to India

Dual display and Wear OS-packing Ticwatch Pro smartwatch now on sale via Amazon

Smartwatch maker Mobvoi launched its latest product, the TicWatch Pro in May 2018. The smartwatch has now officially gone on sale via Amazon with shipping available to several countries globally. The wearable device was expected to be priced at less than $300 and indeed, it is way less. The TicWatch Pro comes with a $249.99 price tag.TicWatch pro

TicWatch Pro comes with several features that set it apart from its predecessors. Some of the features include a heart rate sensor, NFC for Google Pay, GPS and an OLED display. These are ordinarily not exclusive features since they are also found on other Wear OS running smartwatches like the LG Watch Sport and Huawei Watch 2. The TicWatch Pro sets itself apart with the inclusion of an FTSN LCD display on top of the OLED display.TicWatch Pro

The OLED display underneath is the main display where the Wear OS and its attractive UI are shown. Whereas the FTSN LCD display is transparent and shows your heart rate, step count, and the time. The secondary display is obviously a low power display which will be always on. The smartwatch turns off the Wear OS display when left alone and when you need to use the watch, it turns back on.TicWatch Pro

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Furthermore, the TicWatch Pro sports an Essential Mode which runs on only the low-power FTSN LCD display. In the Essential Mode, the TicWatch Pro still monitors your steps and heart rate, as well as the calories burned. The smartwatch can run for up to 30 days if running on Essential Mode. You can at any time switch to Wear OS and that will happen within a minute. The device also comes with NFC which makes it suitable for cardless payment. The company will, later on, release an LTE version of the smartwatch.

You can buy the wearable device from Amazon by following the source link below

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MediaTek posts impressive Q2 2018 report as revenue explodes in June

Reports from the Taiwanese media indicate that MediaTek recently announced its financial performance for the month of June as well as the first half of 2018. The fabless chip manufacturer saw a surge in its revenue reaching a massive NT$21.06 billion for June alone and also an increase in revenue in the second quarter as expectedMediatek logo

The company also announced its gross revenue for the first half of the year with a 3.53% decline year-on-year. The company raked in a gross revenue of NT$110.135 billion. However, the company’s second-quarter revenue exceeded 60 billion Taiwanese Dollars, peaking at NT$60.48 billion (US$1.98 billion). This represents an increase of 21.8% from the previous quarter which is higher than the 20% growth forecasted. The revenue for Q2 2018 also exceeded the company’s earnings forecast of 55.6 billion to 59.6 billion Taiwan dollars.

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MediaTek’s positive earnings for the second quarter could the attributed to the successful outing of its mid-range chipsets especially the Helio P60 chip. The chipset was first unveiled at MWC 2018 in February and has been adopted by a number of Chinese OEMs. The Taiwanese company is also optimistic that the positive result will continue in the third quarter. That may be a tough nut to crack anyway because the Chinese smartphone industry is presently experiencing a downturn. However, MediaTek may continue to grow in the deployment of its technology in other areas apart from smartphones, such as its Wi-Fi technology, power management ICs, automotive electronics and IoT.

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Lenovo Z5 Aurora color variant will go on sale in China on July 17

Last month, Lenovo launched its much-awaited mid-range smartphone Lenovo Z5. Despite the phone not being what was teased by the company and what people expected, it has performed well in terms of sales with the device getting sold out within minutes.

While 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.

Lenovo has now announced that the Lenovo Z5 Aurora color version will go on sale on 17th July in China. It is priced at 1,799 Yuan which roughly converts to $269 and is currently available for pre-order on JD.com.

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The smartphone 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. While the phone comes in two storage options — 64GB and 128GB, 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.

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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 Android P update for the Lenovo Z5. The device is powered by a 3,300mAh battery with 18W fast charge support.

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Huawei Nova 3, 3i may debut in India on July 26

Huawei Nova 3 will be unveiled on July 18. However, the smartphone has already appeared with entire specs and images on the official store. Apart from the Nova 3 smartphone, the Nova 3 series is also expected to include Nova 3i smartphone. Fresh information that has appeared on a leading Indian publication has revealed that Nova 3 series will be made official by the end of this month. It has also revealed that Huawei may launch the Nova 3 and 3i smartphones on July 26.

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Recent reports have revealed that a 6.3-inch notched IPS LCD screen will be available on the Nova 3 smartphone. The Kirin 970 SoC is expected to drive the smartphone along with 6 GB of RAM. It is expected to arrive in storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB. The handset will be arriving with the EMUI 8.2 UI based Android 8.1 Oreo.

The notch of the Nova 3 will be equipped with 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. The backside of the Nova 3 is fitted with 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel dual camera module. The handset is packed with a 3,650mAh battery.

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There is no information on the specifications of the Huawei Nova 3i and what sets it apart from Nova 3. These phones are expected to arrive with GPU Turbo technology that enhances the graphics performance by 60 percent. Also, the Nova 3 and 3i handsets are also expected to support 7.1 audio experience.

Read More: Huawei Nova 3i will launch in The Philippines on July 28

The Honor 7X and Honor 9 Lite mid-range smartphones that were sold in India were met with positive reception. The popularity of these phones has allowed Honor to gain a market share of 3.1 in Q1 2018 and enter the list of top five smartphone brands in India.

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Huawei Nova 3i will launch in The Philippines on July 28

First, Huawei announced the Nova 3e (in Malaysia) which is actually the same device as the P20 Lite. Then the Nova 3 got an early reveal today even though it isn’t due to launch until July 18. And now there is the Nova 3i which is heading to The Philippines.

The poster for the Nova 3i was spotted by a Facebook user who then shared it on a Huawei and Honor Philippines group on the platform.

Huawei Nova 3i

The poster shows the Nova 3i will also have a notch like the Nova 3 and Nova 3e. It will also have  “24MP Four AI Cameras” and 128GB of storage. The Nova 3 has four cameras, so there is a chance this is the same device but launching under a different name. It may also pack different specs.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Nova 3 already has multiple variants. Last year’s Nova 2 has multiple variants too. Apart from the main Nova 2, there is the Nova 2 Plus, the Nova 2 Lite (Huawei Y7 Prime 2018), the Nova 2i (Maimang 6/Honor 9i/Mate 10 Lite) and the Nova 2s.

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OPPO Find X unboxing and hands on pictures: Epic design!

After a long wait that at a point was looking to be an endless one, OPPO finally announced the launch of the Find X smartphone. The device turned out to be worth the wait except that it comes with a steep price that might make it unaffordable for many. That notwithstanding, the design and innovation coupled with the powerful specs hardware make the device worth having. We bring you the unboxing/hands-on pictures of the  OPPO Find X.OPPO Find X

The Find X features an unprecedented 93.8% screen ratio and equally features a standout innovative dual-rail periscope structure with a full hidden 3D camera. The dual-rail periscope hides many components such as 3D-structured optical components, front-facing cameras, receivers, and rear dual cameras. This design also ensures the integrity of the overall screen by avoiding having to create a notch at the top to house the components. The design also ensures the top bezel is as thin as those on the sides. With this, we are gradually edging towards a full bezel-less smartphone and it won’t be surprising if OPPO or Vivo is among the first OEM to unveil that.OPPO Find X

OPPO Find X comes with a Type C port that is used for charging as well as data transfer and for connecting a headset. There is no 3.5mm audio port on the device but there is a Type-C to 3.5mm audio jack adapter in the box. The device is also bundled with a USB Type-C earphone.find x pictures

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As far as the specs go, the flagship model packs a 6.42-inch fullHD+ (2340 x 1080) AMOLED display as well as 19.5:9 aspect ratio. There is a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection atop the display while the phone is fueled by the Snapdragon 845 processor. The processor is paired with 8GB of RAM and it ships with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, with OPPO’s ColorOS 5.1 skin. There is a 125GB storage variant as well as a 256GB variant. The Find X is quite pricey, starting at 4,999 Yuan (approx. $756). Find more unboxing pictures of the device from down below.OPPO Find XOPPO Find X picturesOPPO Find XOPPO Find X unboxingOPPO Find X unboxingOPPO Find XOPPO Find XOPPO Find XOPPO Find X picturesOPPO Find X picturesOPPO Find XOPPO Find X

Honor Note 10 key specs leaked; Launch imminent as JD begins reservations

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is now prepping up to launch the Honor Note 10 smartphone. A fresh leak has revealed the key specifications of the smartphone. Moreover, JD has started the reservations of the Note 10 which suggests that the arrival of the smartphone is closed at hand.

The new leak by Phone Corridor reveals that the Honor Note 10 is equipped with a 6.9-inch that supports QHD+ resolution of 1440 pixels. Previous rumors have revealed that the smartphone will be featuring a Super AMOLED display. The Kirin 970 SoC will be preset under the hood of the device. The SoC will be assisted by 6 GB of RAM. It is equipped with an internal storage of 128 GB. It will come preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo and the latest version of EMUI.

The Honor Note 10 is likely to powered by a 6,000mAh battery that may carry support for 5V/4.5A (22.5W) fast charging through USB-C. The handset is also expected to carry support for NFC. The Note 10 also expected to be equipped with GPU Turbo technology.  For photography, the Note 10 will be coming with 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera on its rear and a front-facing snapper of 16-megapixel.

Honor Note 10 Reservations on JD

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The arrival of the Note 10 may not be far away as JD has started receiving its reservations. The product page mentions that the last date to reserve the smartphone is July 25 which suggests that the smartphone could be available for buying from July 26. The Note 10’s listing on JD does not contain any information on its pricing.

Honor’s President has recently claimed on Weibo that the company has been working on the Honor Note 10 since the past two years. The smartphone will be arriving as a successor for Note 8 from 2016 since the company did not launch a smartphone with Note 9 moniker in 2017. The Chinese manufacturer is likely to confirm on its official launch in the next few days.

What do you think about the rumored specs of the phone? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Android P’s Name Revealed in Huawei-Customer Chat

It has become an annual tradition for people to guess what Google would name its next version of Android. This year has been no different for Android P. Google won’t announce the official name until next month but if you are eager to find out what the name is, you should read on.

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In what is most likely a mistake by a Huawei employee, the name of the next Android version is now public knowledge. The name was revealed in a live chat conversation between a customer and a Huawei Mobile representative.

The customer wanted to know when the Huawei P9 Lite Mini (Y6 Pro) and Huawei P9 Lite (2017) would get updated to EMUI 8.0 (Android 8.0 Oreo). In one of the responses, the Huawei employee then mentions Android Pistachio just as one would casually say Android Oreo.

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Nokia X5 launch cancelled due to issue with venue

HMD Global was supposed to launch the Nokia X5 today at 8:00 PM in China. Few hours before the launch, HMD Global declared through its official Weibo account that the launch of the Nokia X5 has been delayed. The company has not revealed the precise reason behind the cancellation of X5’s launch. HMD Global’s Weibo posts states that the product launch has been delayed because of the issues related to the venue of the conference.

Nokia X5 launch delayed

HMD Global is yet to confirm on the new launch date for the Nokia X5. Probably, the company may release a new statement on the arrival of the X5 in the near future. Just as the Nokia X6 is expected to be available outside of China as Nokia 6.1 Plus, rumors have the Nokia X5 will be coming first to China and then it is likely to hit the global markets with Nokia 5.1 Plus moniker.

The rumor mill has already revealed that the Nokia X5 will be arriving with a notched display like the Nokia X6. It features a 5.86-inch IPS LCD display that supports 19::9 aspect ratio. The Helio P60 is expected to be present under the hood of the smartphone.

The Nokia X5 is likely to arrive to arrive with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of storage. The handset will also include a microSD card slot. It will be fueled by 3,000mAh battery and it will be shipped with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. For photography, it is pegged to feature 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and 8-megapixel front-facing camera.

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A leaked poster that had appeared earlier today had revealed that the Nokia X5 will be carrying a price tag of 799 Yuan (~$120). This seems to be the pricing of the starting variant of the Nokia X5 that may feature 3 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 32 GB. Its 64 GB storage variant is expected to carry a price tag of 999 Yuan (~$150).

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Xiaomi is reportedly planning to open its Mi Store in Turkey

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, which recently got listed on Hong Kong stock exchange, is reportedly looking to expand its operations to Turkey with Mi Store.

A couple of pictures of a store canvas with Xiaomi logo and “Coming Soon” text have surfaced online, suggesting that the company is gearing up to launch its Mi Store in Turkey. However, this could also be a third-party store or an authorised reseller that will sell Xiaomi devices.

Xiaomi Mi Store Turkey

According to the company officials, Xiaomi is planning to enter Turkey and if everything works out fine, it aims to estalbish online presence in the first quarter of 2019 and a physical store in the third quarter of 2019.

Recently, expanding its presence in Europe, the Chinese technology giant opened its first authorized store in Paris. Apart from Paris, the company is officially operating in Spain and Italy. The company is also present in Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.

Xiaomi, which has strong presence in its home country as well as in India, where the company is currently leading in terms of market share, is also looking to start selling its smartphones in the United States.

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In terms of smartphone shipments, Xiaomi reportedly shipped 29.3 million units in Q1 of 2018, registering a year-on-year growth of 129 percent.

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Sony Xperia XA2 Plus with 6-inch 18:9 display, SD630, 6 GB RAM is official

At the beginning of this year, Sony had launched the Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra smartphones. Today, Sony has added another member to the XA2 family by announcing the Xperia XA2 Plus smartphone. Except for the inclusion of an 18:9 aspect ratio screen and 6 GB RAM, the XA2 Plus borrows its specs from XA2 and XA2 Ultra.

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus Specifications and Features

What’s interesting about the Xperia XA2 Plus is that it features the trendy aspect ratio of 18:9 but retains the same 6-inch IPS LCD screen that is available on the Xperia XA2 Ultra. The display is well-protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Also, like the Ultra model, the XA2 Plus is powered by Snapdragon 630 SoC.

The 32 GB storage model of the XA2 Plus has 4 GB of RAM whereas the 64 GB variant includes 6 GB of RAM. It includes support for microSD card through a hybrid SIM slot. The smartphone is preinstalled with Android 8.0 Oreo. It borrows the 23-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture that is available on the XA2 and XA2 Ultra models.

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The XA2 Plus has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The Ultra model is equipped with dual selfie cameras. A fingerprint scanner resides on the backside of the phone. It has a 3,580mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 3.0.

The connectivity features available on the Xperia XA2 Plus include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. The handset can be availed in color choices like Silver, Black, Gold and Green. The smartphone measures 157 x 74 x 89.6mm and it weighs 205 grams.

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Sony is yet to reveal the pricing of the Xperia XA2 Plus. The smartphone is slated to release in August in Europe.

OPPO and Dirac partner to give the Find X superior audio prowess

The OPPO Find X may be popular for its full-screen display and its motorized cameras but it appears it is also an audio champion. A press release from OPPO and Dirac has revealed the technology behind the Find X’ audio quality.

OPPO and Dirac have been working together for about five years now. It also shouldn’t come as a surprise that OPPO is concerned about audio quality. Apart from smartphones, OPPO also makes headphones and amplifiers. Dirac, on the other hand, is a Sweden-based global leader in audio technology.

Oppo Find X

The OPPO Find X features three of Dirac’s audio technologies. There is Dirac HD Sound® – for earphone optimization, Dirac Power Sound® for speaker optimization, and Dirac Sensaround® for soundstage widening.

Dirac Power sound helps with enhancing the volume and bass of the speaker while Dirac HD sound which is also present in the Find X’ earphones improves “musical staging clarity, voice intelligibility, and bass fidelity”. Dirac Sensaround comes into play when you watch movies or videos on the Find X while using any headphones.

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Huawei Nova 3 listed on official store: Surprise powerhouse with Kirin 970 inside

Huawei’s Nova series have always been a mid-range lineup, but that’s going to change with the new Nova 3. There have been strong leaks and teasers which suggested that this particular device would be a little different from its predecessors in terms of specs, but today, after an official listing on Huawei’s VMALL, the phone’s specs have been confirmed. And we now know for sure that the Huawei Nova 3 is a high-end device. It might not be in line with the P20 series, but it’s definitely placed near to the Honor series with the powerful Kirin 970 chipset inside.

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Kirin 970 will be a very big upgrade to the Nova lineup which has always used mid-range processors like the Kirin 659. And once again, Huawei has proved that it’s not shy to use the same chipset on a lot of smartphones. The Kirin 970 is shared by a lot of smartphones like the Honor 10, V10, Honor Play, P20 series and even the Mate series. But that doesn’t change the fact that its a powerful flagship grade chipset and hence, Huawei Nova 3’s performance should really be close to powerful flagships of 2018.

VMALL listing also reveals a few other specs like a large 6.3-inch 1080p display, 6GB + 128GB ROM, 16MP+24MP f/1.8 rear camera, 24MP +2MP f/2.0 front camera and 3750mAh battery. There will be four color options: Aqua Blue, Primrose Gold, Nebula Purple, Black.

 

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In short, Huawei has really boosted the Nova series with the new Nova 3. The Nebula Purple is very similar to P20 Pro’s gradient color option and the overall specs are in line with other upper mid-range / flagship smartphones of 2018.

We still don’t know the pricing of the new handset, but we’ll get more details on July 18 when the company will officially take the wraps of the device.

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Huawei Talkband B5 with AMOLED display and pop-out Bluetooth headset announced

Huawei has introduced its latest wearable device — Huawei Talkband B5 as the successor of the Talkband B3 that was launched in the year 2016. The device was leaked online a couple of days ago, revealing what to expect from it.

Now, the Huawei Talkband B5 has been officially announced by the company and has also been listed on its website. Currently available for pre-order via Vmall in China, the device’s pricing will be revealed on 18th July and will go on sale in China from 20th July.

Huawei Talkband B5

It comes with a 1.13-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with 2.5D curved glass and 300 × 160 pixels resolution. The display is about 2.4 times bigger than its predecessor. The Talkband B5 is a 2-in-1 device that can be used as a fitness tracker as well as a single-ear Bluetooth headset.

When attached to the wristband, it can be used as a fitness tracker, but when detached, it becomes a single-ear Bluetooth headset which can be used to take calls. The pop-up Bluetooth headset has a trip-core audio chip with high-definition voice and dual microphone with noise reduction. It has caller ID support, call mute function as well as speed dial option.

It also comes with Huawei TruRelax Technology that analyses heart rate variability and accesses the user’s stress status. Further, the device offers breath training for relaxing. The Huawei TruSleep 2.0 uses cardiopulmonary coupled dynamics spectrum (CPC) to monitor complete sleep structure including deep sleep (REM). It analyzes the sleep pattern of the user and also offers personalized sleep recommendations.

Huawei Talkband B5

The Huawei TruSeen 2.0 heart rate technology offers 24-hour continuous heart monitoring when running, walking, cycling and more activities. Along with step counting, calorie calculation, and distance measurement, it also enables users to set up a running plan based on heart rate evaluation, V02max, recovery time suggestion and more.

The device also comes with IP67 ratings for dust and water resistance. The Talkband B5 connects via Bluetooth 4.2 to devices that are running Android 4.4+ and iOS 9.0 and above.

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The Huawei TalkBand B5 comes in Sports Edition with strap in three colors — Ash, Black and Brown color. On the other hand, the Business Edition comes with a metal strap. There are also optional 18mm straps in silicone, leather and stainless steel for a premium look.

Huawei P9 starts getting Android Oreo update contradicting company’s earlier claims

Last month, Huawei Support UK had stated that the Huawei P9 smartphone, which was launched in the year 2016, would not be receiving the Android 8.0 Oreo update and the company cited hardware limitations as the reason for the same.

However, it seems that the information provided by the company was incorrect as Huawei has now confirmed that the Android Oreo update for the Huawei P9 is rolling out in its home market. The phone was launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has received Android Nougat update.

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But the company had earlier decided not to release Android Oreo for the Huawei P9 stating that the hardware limitations may lead to issues such as “system built-in function failure, device freezing, and power consumption increase.”

The company has now started rolling out the update in China in phases and will be available for all P9 users in China by 15th July. However, the update is not yet available outside China but we expect the update to be available soon in other markets as well.

The new update brings EMUI 8.0 custom user interface along with a bunch of new features such as Picture-in-Picture mode, improved notifications handling, among others.

The update is done using the membership app, which is similar to the OTA upgrade version in terms of functionality, stability, and compatibility. With this, the total number of Huawei models that have been successfully upgraded to Android 8.0 based EMUI 8 to 20.

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Prior to releasing EMUI 8.0 update for 7 devices from Huawei, the company had pushed updates for 13 old models which include the Huawei P10, P10 Plus, Honor 9, Honor V9, Honor 8 Youth edition, Honor 7X, Huawei Nova, Nova 2, Nova 2 Plus, Maimang 6, among others.

Nokia X5 price leaks shortly before official release

The Nokia X5 is set to launch in a few hours in China. The smartphone will be the second from HMD Global to sport a notch. Just before the official announcement, the price of the phone has leaked.

A photo that appears to be from the official Nokia Mobile Chinese website has revealed that the Nokia X5 will cost ¥799 (~$120)! Yes, you read that right. This is most likely the starting price for the device.

Nokia X5 Price

The Nokia X5, according to TENAA, will come in 3GB, 4GB, and 6GB RAM variants with 32GB and 64GB of storage. So, ¥799 doesn’t seem like a bad price for the 3GB RAM + 32GB model.

At this price, the Nokia X5 will compete with Xiaomi’s Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, and even the Redmi S2. And if it does come with an Helio P60 processor, it is easy to see which phone is the winner here.

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Galaxy Tab S4 press renders leaks, has redesigned S Pen

Samsung will soon announce a new member for its Galaxy Tab S series. Called the Galaxy Tab S4, it will be its most powerful tablet as it will come with a Snapdragon 835 processor.

Ahead of its official release, which is still unknown at the moment, though there are speculations it may launch with the Galaxy Note 9, press renders of the device has surfaced. The images were leaked on Twitter by Evan Blass (@evleaks) and they show the device, a Bluetooth keyboard, and even the S Pen.

Galaxy Tab S4 press render

The first image shows the Galaxy Tab S4 sitting in a black keyboard case. Beside the setup, is the S Pen in silver. The tablet has two speaker grilles at the top (side) along with a microphone. We can’t see the bezel at the far end clearly, which is likely the bottom bezel, but there doesn’t seem to be a physical home button there.

Another image shows the rear of the tablet, this time without the case. There is a single camera and a LED flash sitting in the upper middle part. A few centimeters below is the Samsung logo and inscribed at the bottom are the words “Tuned by AKG”. There is also the S Pen leaning against the tab.

Galaxy Tab S4 press render

The final image shows the S Pen of the Galaxy Tab S3 (L) and that of the Galaxy Tab S4 (R) side by side. The image shows us that Samsung has redesigned the stylus. As you can see, the S Pen is now rounded right from the top down to the tip. The button on the side is also slimmer. There is also a silver band in the middle with a perpendicular line. We can’t say if this is a second button but it appears to have a small LED too.

Galaxy Tab S4 S Pen
Galaxy Tab S3 S Pen (L) and Galaxy Tab S4 S Pen (R)

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