Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Wristband For Just $26.89 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Jul 18, 2018

Sony has just confirmed that it will be present at the IFA 2018 tech trade show in Berlin, Germany on Aug. 30. It is speculated that the company may announce Xperia XZ3, Xperia XZ3 Compact and Xperia XZ3 Premium (or Xperia XZ2 Pro) on the said date. Since the last month, the rumor mill is leaking information on the Xperia XZ3 and XZ3 Premium. Surprisingly, UK based online retailer MobileFun has jumped the gun by listing the Xperia XZ3 for pre-orders well before its official announcement. The listing contains an official render, specifications and pricing.

According to the specs sheet of Xperia XZ3 on the retailer site, it will be arriving with a 5.7-inch display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. This indicates that it will be sporting an 18:9 aspect ratio screen like the Xperia XZ2. The Snapdragon 845 SoC is present under the hood of the Xperia XZ3 along with 6 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 64 GB. For additional storage, it is equipped with a microSD card slot. The handset receives power from a 3,240mAh battery.

For photography, the Xperia XZ3 is fitted with 19-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera setup and a frontal shooter of 13-megapixel. Previous leaks have suggested that the XZ3 will be featuring the very same dual camera module and front-facing camera that is available on the Xperia XZ2 Premium. The exact version of Android is not mentioned, but it is very likely to run on Android 8.1 Oreo. The Mobile Fun listing also says that the XZ3 measure 10.1mm in thickness and weighs 198 grams which sounds untrue.

The listing also contains an image which actually belongs to the Xperia XZ2 Premium. The unlocked 64 GB Xperia XZ3 is now available for pre-orders with a pricing of 749 pounds (~$981) inc. VAT. It is available in black color. The listing allows users to add the phone to basket and it also leads to the payment page.

TechRadar that was first to spot the Xperia XZ3’s listing claims that a Mobile Fun spokesperson has said that the information about the phone was received through its supply chain. As far as pricing is concerned, the spokesperson said that the retailer site will be listing the handset with the same price in the UK.

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Buy Original XGIMI H1 DLP Projector For Only $768.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 18, 2018

More and more people now fancy using mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets or notebooks for a bulk of their media consumption. A projector is better than a huge traditional TV when it comes to big-screen viewing, and XGIMI’s H1 DLP is a better choice than a slew of other projectors that are currently available in the market.

Housed in a compact Bluetooth speaker-sized body, the XGIMI H1 is capable of delivering a mammoth 300-inch display with flawless details thanks to its physical resolution technology that enables 1920 x 1080 true resolutions. Even during the day, H1 DLP projector delivers an awe-inspiring viewing experience using its 900 ANSI lumens.

While the feature-laden H1 DLP projector is nothing short of outstanding, it comes bearing a steep price tag. But much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers who have been waiting to get their hands on the H1 DLP projector with bated breath, GearBest is now offering a considerable 24% off on the power-packed projector as part of its latest Flash Sale.
As a result, cinephiles that are on a tight budget can get their hands on the H1 DLP projector at a lowered price of just $768.99. Note that the discount will be valid only on the black color version of the device.

The H1 DLP projector runs Android 5.1 Lolipop OS and supports a broad range of Android applications. It adopts the DLP technology to provide stable images, while its top-notch hardware makes sure it accommodates all your video, apps and gaming needs.

If you’re interested in checking out the full specification and taking advantage of the discount, just head straight to this link. It is worth noting that the Flash Sale price will only be valid for the remaining 17 pieces and the promo is slated to end on July 23rd.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3 specifications confirmed by Xiaomi President Lin Bin; Pricing also teased [Updated]

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Jul 18, 2018

Yesterday, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had revealed the official renders of the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 that is all set to go get announced on July 19. Today, Xiaomi President Lin Bin has revealed the main specs of the Mi Max 3 through his Weibo account. He has claimed that it will come with enhanced screen, battery, SoC and cameras compared to the Mi Max 2 from 2017.

The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 came with 6.44-inch display with 16:9 aspect ratio. Its other specs incl28ude 5,300mAh battery, 14nm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 12-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

The above image shows that the Mi Max 3 will be arriving with a massive display of 6.9 inches that supports an aspect ratio of 18:9. It will be housing a larger battery of 5,500mAh capacity. The Chinese manufacturer has also included support for Quick Charge 3.0 to ensure fast charging for the mammoth battery.

The 14nm Snapdragon 636 SoC will be powering the Mi Max 3. It will be the first Mi Max series smartphone to feature dual rear cameras. Lin Bin has confirmed that the Mi Max 3 will be arriving with 12-megpixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. The primary sensor will offer features like 1.4μm pixels and Dual Pixel autofocus.

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will be arriving with a soft-light LED flash enabled 8-megapixel camera on the front for shooting selfies. It will be also coming with a slew of AI features such as AI facial recognition, bokeh effect, 206 kinds of scene detection, object recognition and voice assistant.

Also Read: This is the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 in all its glory (HD images)

It is speculated that the Snapdragon 710 SoC will be present on the higher version of the Mi Max 3. However, there is no official confirmation on it yet. One of the recently released teasers of the Mi Max 3 suggests that it will feature dual-band GPS technology for accurate location tracking. This feature was first introduced on the Xiaomi Mi 8 flagship phone. As the above photo reveals, the Mi Max 3 will be available in an additional color of Blue apart from Black and Gold.

Update: Xiaomi has shared a following teaser to guess on the pricing of the Mi Max 3. Last year, the Mi Max 2 was launched in two models like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage with respective pricing of 1,699 Yuan (~$253) and 1,999 Yuan (~$298). The below image also confirms that there will be two variants of the smartphone such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Probably, the below teaser suggest that the pricing of the highest storage variant may not exceed 1,999 Yuan (~$298). Xiaomi will be confirming on the pricing of the Mi Max 3 tomorrow at 10 AM (local time).

What’s your opinion on the specs of the Xiaomi Mi Max 3? Do you think it is a worthy upgrade over the Mi Max 2? What could be the pricing of the 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants of the smartphone? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Buy Teclast M89 Tablet At A Slashed Price Of Just $144.99 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 18, 2018

Teclast made its long-awaited M89 tablet available to the public in May this year. The feature-laden device garnered significant popularity among tech buffs that have restlessly been waiting for a high-end tablet that doesn’t carry a steep price tag.

The Teclast M89 would normally set you back a pretty penny but you can get your hands on the coveted tablet at a reduced price of just $149.99 on Banggood. The site that guarantees the best bang for your buck is doling out a noteworthy 21% off on the tablet’s original asking price of $189.99.

Despite bearing a heavily discounted price, the Teclast M89 is an outstanding tablet that sports a big 7.9 inch 10-point OGS sharp screen display with a screen resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels that delivers an unparalleled visual experience. Moreover, the tablet is housed in a robust aluminum alloy body.

The M89 packs a powerful MTK8176 Hexa Core 1.7GHz, up to 2.1GHz processor along with an equally robust IMG PowerVR GX6250, 700MHz GPU, under the hood. The device offers 3GB of RAM and a hearty 32GB of onboard storage so that you never run out of space for storing your photos, videos, and other documents.

On the photography front, it houses an 8-megapixel camera on the back. Upfront, there’s a 5-megapixel camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The Teclast M89 tablet runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and is backed by a non-removable 4,840mAh lithium-ion polymer battery. On top of that, it is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors such as G-sensor.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can save a considerable amount of more money simply by using the coupon code ’81ab53′ during the checkout process. This will help you save an additional $5 and bring your grand total further down to just $144.99.

You can follow this link in order to use this coupon code before it expires. It is also worth noting that the Teclast M89 tablet will go back to its retail price as soon as the promo comes to an end.

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OnePlus 6 DxOMark Score Is Out: Pretty Impressive

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 17, 2018

If you are among those yearning for DXOMark’s review of the OnePlus 6 camera, here you have it. OnePlus 6 DxOMark Score indeed confirms the device’s company’s main goal of designing smartphones that would balance high-end quality with a lower price than other phones in its class. The OnePlus 6 doesn’t disappoint in its design as it packs a premium build combined with a flagship specs configuration including a Snapdragon 845 chipset. The DXOMark rating indeed shows the device is an affordable powerhouse.

Worthy of note is that the OnePlus 6 performed better than the Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone 8 Plus but is behind the iPhone X by just a single point. You’ll better understand how impressive the score is when the OP6 price is compared with that of the iPhone 8 Plus or Galaxy Note 8. The OnePlus 6 starts at around €520.

The OnePlus 6 polls an awesome 100 points in the photography aspect which covers tests on areas such as autofocus, color, and exposure. The device also maintains a well-balanced approach to detail retention and noise levels. DXOMark notes that the OP6 dual lens bokeh and zoom performance was lower than devices with a dedicated telephoto lens. The OnePlus 6 may have performed far better than its ranking if not for the rather lower 87 points for video. The video camera has a fast autofocus too but also efficient stabilization and low noise levels. However, it’s not without its faults – it oversharpened the image and worse, it didn’t do it consistently with the sharpness varying between frames.

The full camera review can be found on DXOMark’ website (source link). You can as well check out our complete OnePlus 6 review including the camera.

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This is the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 in all its glory (HD images)

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Jul 17, 2018

Xiaomi will take the wraps off the Mi Max 3 on Thursday, July 19. The Mi Max series is known for its large displays and this year’s version is no different. However, the switch to an 18:9 aspect ratio means the Mi Max 3 will have a smaller footprint even though it has a larger display.

Ahead of the release tomorrow, new photos of the device have leaked online and they are the sharpest we have seen so far, therefore providing the highest level of detail. One of the images also shows the “About Phone” section of the device which gives us the chance to confirm some of its specs.

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The Mi Max 3 in the photos is the gold variant and it has white front bezels. The bezels have been significantly shrunk and it makes the phone easier to hold. The bottom bezel is bare and the top is home to three holes and the earpiece. While two of those holes are housing the sensors (proximity and light) and the front camera, the third hole is most likely home to a front flash, a first for the series.

The back of the device is equally interesting. The phone has the same U-shaped antenna lines as the Mi Max 2 and a fingerprint placed in the middle. Where it differs is in the number and position of cameras. The Mi Max 3 will come with dual cameras – 12MP + 5MP arranged vertically and sharing a single housing with the LED flash.

A sticker on the rear of the device also shows that the phone will have support for dual SIM cards. However, you will have to choose between using two SIM cards or a single SIM card and a MicroSD card.

MediaTek Helio A22 Quad-Core 12nm SoC launched for mid-market devices

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Jeet

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Jul 17, 2018

Following the success of its P-series and S-series chipsets, Taiwanese semiconductor company MediaTek has launched yet another chipset series — Helio A series, which is aimed at “mid-market”. The first chipset in the series is Helio A22 which looks like a cheaper counterpart of the previously launched Helio P22 SoC.

The MediaTek Helio A22 is an entry-level SoC which comes with a simple quad-core A53 design. It seems like the Helio A22 a successor of the MT6738/MT6739. It is also clear that the company is planning to phase out the MTxxxx product numbers and replace it with X/P/A series, making its SoC lot clearer about which market and performance segments it’s meant to fit.

As said, it has Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 CPUs with MediaTek CorePilot and flexible LPDDR3/LPDDR4x memory controller. It will be paired with Imagination PowerVR GE8320 GPU, a single cluster GPU design that was released last year. It supports HD+ screen with 1600 x 720 pixels resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio as well as 13MP + 8MP dual camera setup or a single 21MP sensor.

Manufactured using TSMC‘s 12nm process, the company claims that the CPU performance is up to 30 percent faster and GPU up to an incredible 72 percent faster than the direct alternative, which should be the Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 425 SoC.

It also comes with a few AI-based enhancements such as Face ID (or Face Unlock) and smart photo albums. There’s also MediaTek NeuroPilot support, which allows developers and device makers to have the best possible AI-ecosystem, with support for common AI frameworks and full compliance with Android Neural Networks API.

For cellular networking, the Helio A22 will support LTE Category 7 downloads and Category 13 uploads, allowing for download rates upwards of 300Mbps and upload rates of 150Mbps. It is a dual-SIM product and supports VoLTE on both networks. As for the Bluetooth, it supports Bluetooth 5.0. MediaTek will be offering a cheaper version of the A22 SoC with LTE Category 4 support that doesn’t require carrier aggregation.

The first smartphone running on MediaTek’s Helio A22 chipset has already been launched. Xioami’s Redmi 6A is powered by Helio A22 SoC, which is currently retailing in China for 699 Yuan, which roughly converts to $106. More entry-level smartphones powered by this chipset are expected to launch this year and next year.

OnePlus 5 / 5T get new OxygenOS Open Betas with Google Lens support

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 17, 2018

A new update for OnePlus 5 and 5T has been rolled out in the Open Beta program. We are talking about the Open Beta 14 for the first device and the Open Beta 12 for the newest one. They are not big updates but they are still important as they improve the camera quality by trying to fix an annoying issue, and they also bring a new exciting feature.

Starting from the improvements, the update aims at reducing the oil painting effect which has been at the center of complaints in the last period. After this update, photos on the OnePlus 5 and 5T should be clearer in every scenario. Further, the update brings the Google Lens mode to both the handsets. It is possible to download the update either through the stock OTA manager or the Oxygen Updater application.

Obviously, you can get it only if you adhered to the Open Beta program and it is not a stable and final build. Several betas are being pushed on the OnePlus 5 and 5T in the past few weeks. Among the most important ones, there is the one which recently brought the support to Project Treble which allows for faster updates by dividing the operating system into a core framework and company’s customizations.

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Hi-res render of Galaxy Note 9 surfaces: yellow stylus, blue phone

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Jul 17, 2018

A new render of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has been leaked online. Posted on Twitter by Evan Blass, the photo shows the rear and front of the device as well as the new S Pen.

One of the biggest changes coming to the Galaxy Note series is the stylus officially referred to as the S Pen. Not only is the one in the image having a different color from the phone itself, it will also have Bluetooth LE and a bunch of new features. The S Pen is also reported to charge within the phone itself.

In terms of design, not much seems to have changed from last year’s Galaxy Note8 but that isn’t to say there are no differences. The first major difference is the position of the fingerprint scanner which is now right under the cameras instead of to the right. This makes it easier to reach.

The dual cameras are also of different sizes. As shown in the image, the sensor on the right is significantly bigger than the one on the left. To the right of the camera sensors is a LED flash and blood pressure sensor.

Sony confirms new product launch at IFA 2018, likely Xperia XZ3 and XZ3 Compact

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 17, 2018

IFA is one of the most important tech-related events of the year and many of the major smartphone brands take part in this event to announce some of their most important products. Sony usually takes advantage of the conference in Berlin to unveil new flagships from the XZ series, and it seems that the same will happen at IFA 2018. The Japanese company has already started sending invites for the upcoming event and it has confirmed that it will hold a press conference in which a new product will be unveiled. The conference will take place on August 30 at 1 PM CET (IFA 2018 will last from August 30 to September 5).

The most reliable hypotheses obviously suggest that the new Sony Xperia XZ3 line-up will be the leading star of the press conference. Last year, the company announced the XZ2 series at IFA, composed of the standard variant and the XZ2 Compact. This year we may see Sony Xperia XZ3 and XZ3 Compact. Until now, no official info has surfaced about this line-up, but we have several leaks suggesting some of its most important specs. The flagship has already been spotted on Geekbench with the model number H8526.

If the leak is to be believed, the phone will be powered by the new Snapdragon 855 chipset by Qualcomm, that is the best mobile chipset from Qualcomm (yet to hit the market). According to Geekbench, the device has 8 GB of RAM. With such hardware, the XZ3 would be the best smartphone in the market in terms of performance, at least on the paper. The handset has also registered impressive scores: 3033 points in single core performance and 10992 points in multi core. From what rumors suggest, it might be the first phone with the 5G connectivity, despite the first 5G-powered devices are expected in 2019.

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Vivo keeps improving NEX’s in-display fingerprint reader with a new update

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 17, 2018

Vivo NEX belongs to the third series of mobile phones by Vivo sporting a comfortable and futuristic in-display fingerprint reader. However, in-display fingerprint readers based on the chip released by Synaptics in late 2017 are not as fast and accurate as the traditional optical fingerprint readers. But do not worry: Vivo is continuously working on improving the performance of its in-screen fingerprint reader. After a first update released days ago, a new update is seeding on the latest flagship. According to reports, it has a size of 301.07 MB and it includes improvements for the in-display fingerprint reader of the Vivo NEX S and A.

An official changelog has been released alongside the update and it mentions optimizations to fingerprint recognition logic to improve fingerprint recognition efficiency. The update brings the number of version of Funtouch OS (Vivo’s own Android fork) to 1.16.5 and the improvements to the fingerprint scanner are not the only ones present in the changelog. System performance and stability have been improved as well, so you should get a smoother and more stable experience while using your device. Further, there are optimizations to the compatibility of the operating system with third-party apps, as well as improvements to the Bluetooth compatibility and stability while the phone is connected to a car.

Jovi virtual assistant based on AI has been updated too. In detail, the wake-up system and the AI scene recognition have been improved, as well as the processing of portrait light effects. Further, there are optimizations to the beauty mode, internet performance, and network adaptability. And this is not the only update released since the phone was launched: the previous one brought Funtouch OS to v1.15.7 with a size of 95.23 MB.

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HydrogenOS 5.1.11 brings a bunch of improvements to the OnePlus 6

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Jul 17, 2018

OnePlus devices sold in China come with HydrogenOS instead of OxygenOS. It doesn’t have Google apps and services bundled with it, but most times new features available on HydrogenOS always make their way to OxygenOS. A new update is available for the OnePlus 6 and it brings a ton of improvements OxygenOS users may want to look forward to.

The new update has version number 5.1.11 and is about 1.8GB in size. It also brings July’s security patch. Below are some of the improvements:

System

Fixed issues with accidental touches triggering gestures.
General bug fixes and improvements.
Added sleep standby optimization.

Camera

Improved image quality.
Added beauty mode for selfie portraits.

Wireless and networks

Optimized stability for Wi-Fi connection.
Optimized gaming experience in dual 4G networks.
Fixed stability issues with Bluetooth connection for cars.

We expect the OnePlus 6 running OxygenOS to get an update in the near future that brings some if not all of these improvements.

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Stunning Meizu 16 first camera sample shared by Meizu’s CEO

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 17, 2018

Meizu‘s CEO Huang Zhang has been the major source of details concerning the upcoming Meizu 16 flagship. The CEO shares details of the device almost every week on Meizu’s forum but suddenly ceased doing that last week. While fans were left wondering why the lull, Huang Zhang has returned with more details for the flagship 16. This time around he shares some photos captured while he and his family were on vacation. You guessed right, the photos were captured using the Meizu 16 camera.

This happens to be the second time the CEO is sharing sample photo suspected to be of the Meizu 16. At the beginning of July, a sample photo was shared by Mr Zhang but it turned out the photo wasn’t captured using the 16. However, Mr Zhang again shared another photo today which he confirmed was shot using the flagship device. The EXIF data of the photo confirms it was shot using the Meizu 16. The indoor sample photo looks pretty impressive with a high level of accuracy in colour reproduction and the clarity is vivid.

Meizu is yet to reveal when the device will be officially unveiled but the CEO had hinted earlier that the device will be launched on August 16. That is yet to get an official confirmation via poster or launch invitation. Whenever the device arrives, we expect a Snapdragon 845 chipset onboard among others. The Meizu 16 series is also expected to include the Meizu 16, Meizu 16 Plus, and Meizu X8.

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Vivo V1732BA and VivoV1732BT hit TENAA with single rear camera and notched displays

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Jul 17, 2018

Two new Vivo phones with model numbers V1732BA and V1732BT have been seen on TENAA. Both phones share almost identical specs that put them in the mid-range category.

The Vivo V1732BA and V1732BT have 6.22-inch 1520 x 720 displays. That resolution translates into a 19:9 aspect ratio which means both phones have a notch.

They are both powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM. Where they differ is in the amount of built-in storage. The Vivo V1732BA has 64GB of storage while the Vivo V1732BT has 32GB of storage space. You will be able to add extra storage to both models.

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On the rear, there is a single camera on both phones. TENAA says it is a 13MP sensor while a 5MP sensor sits in front. They also have a 3180mAh battery and run Android 8.1 Oreo.

With respect to design, the Vivo V1732BA and the Vivo V1732BT have metal bodies with visible U-shaped antenna lines at the top and bottom. None of them packs a fingerprint scanner which isn’t surprising anymore. Vivo and its sister company, OPPO, have released a couple of phones this year without a fingerprint scanner. However, they all have face unlock which is what we expect for these two as well.

OPPO Find X pure white leaked photos appear; Could it be in works?

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Jul 17, 2018

OPPO has recently introduced the OPPO Find X smartphone in two color variants such as Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue. Two photos of the Pure White version of the Find X have surfaced online. OPPO is yet to confirm on the existence of the white variant for Find X.

Shown above is a partial view of the glassy back panel of an OPPO phone. The curved design on the rear resembles with the back panel of the Find X. Another leakster has shared a frontal shot of what appears a white edition of the smartphone. An attractive wallpaper is also present on the display.

Chinese manufacturers including OPPO are known for introducing new color variants for their smartphones. Releasing new color options allow smartphone companies to maintain the popularity of the smartphone. Vivo had launched the Vivo X21 smartphone in color options like Diamond Black, Ruby Red and Aurora White options. However, it is now only that the company has launched Night Purple edition for X21.

The OnePlus 6 flagship phone was unveiled in May. A couple of new Snapdragon 845 powered flagship phones such as Vivo NEX and Oppo Find X were launched after OP6. OnePlus introduced Red edition of OnePlus 6 in markets like China and India probably to maintain its popularity. Hence, there is a possibility that the Find X may come in a new color option few weeks later.

The 128 GB and 256 GB variants of the Find X that features 8 GB of RAM are available in China with respective price tags of 4,999 Yuan (~$747) and 5,999 Yuan (~$896) . In India, the Chinese manufacturer is selling the smartphone with a price tag of Rs. 59,990 (~$876). India will be also receiving the premium Find X Lamborghini Edition soon which is available in China in the coming month with 9,999 Yuan (~$1,495) pricing.

Huawei GPU Turbo update release schedule confirmed for 14 smartphones

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Jul 17, 2018

Huawei has now officially confirmed that the name of the 14 Huawei smartphones that will be receiving the GPU Turbo technology update. The company has also revealed on the approximate time period on when these devices will be receiving the GPU Turbo update.

In August, Huawei will be bringing the GPU Turbo technology update to users of Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Mate RS, P20 and P20 Pro. Owners of these smartphones from markets like Europe, Russia, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa will be able to take advantage of the update.

In September, the GPU Turbo update will be coming to users of Mate 10 Lite, Nova 2i, P Smart and Y9 2018 in all markets. Owners of P20 Lite in regions like Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa will be also receiving the update in the same month.

In November, the Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, P10 and P10 Plus will be updated with GPU Turbo. The update will made available to users of these smartphones in all regions.

GPU Turbo technology was unveiled on the day when Huawei had announced Honor Play and Honor 9i smartphones in June. It is a hardware-software technology for accelerating the performance of the GPU of a smartphone. Huawei claims that the GPU Turbo technology can enhance the performance of GPU by 60 percent and at the same time it reduces its power consumption by 30 percent. It can also improve the performance AR, VR and EMUI user experience. A recent report has revealed that the Huawei MediaPad M5 is the first tablet from the company to receive GPU Turbo technology. The tablet is expected to receive the vital update in this month.

The above list does not include Honor phones. However, a recent report had revealed that some of the Honor branded smartphones will be also updated with GPU Turbo. Honor 10, Honor 9 Lite, Honor V10 and Honor 7X users located in Europe, Russia, Asia Pacific, India and Middle East will be treated with GPU Turbo update.

Some of the recently unveiled Honor phones that come with GPU Turbo technology are Honor Play and Honor 10 GT. Huawei also plans to launch a GPU Turbo optimized gaming smartphone later this year.

Xiaomi confirms two Android One smartphone launch on July 24, Mi A2 and A2 Lite expected

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Jul 17, 2018

Last week, Xiaomi sent out media invites for the global launch event that the company scheduled on 24th July in Madrid, Spain. Yesterday, Xiaomi teased the launch of Mi A2 smartphone that is the successor of Mi A1.

Now, Xiaomi has confirmed that the company will be launching two Android One smartphones at Spain launch event. While the company has not revealed the name, the two smartphones in question are the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. Teasing these two devices, Xiaomi tweeted “We are giving you ALL not 1 but 2 smartphones on July 24th! Any guesses?”

Ahead of the official launch on 24th July, the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has already been listed on AliExpress and is available for purchase at $190 for 3GB RAM model and $210 for the 4GB RAM variant.

According to the previous leaks, 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 and 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. The Mi A2 lacks the 3.5mm headphone jack and will be fuelled by a a 3,010mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.

On the other hand, the Mi A2 Lite variant is expected to have 5.84-inch noteched display and will be powered by Snapdragon 625 SoC. In terms of photography, it is said to feature 12MP + 5MP sensors on the back and a 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. To know the official pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch of the Mi A2 models which is scheduled to launch in China on 19th July.

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Xiaomi resumes Mi A1 Android 8.1 update, includes July’s security patch

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Jul 17, 2018

Xiaomi has resumed the roll-out of Android 8.1 Oreo for the Mi A1. The update first began rolling out a few weeks ago but had a bug that wiped away users’ SMS. This caused the update to be suspended.

The new update not only brings Android 8.1 Oreo but also comes with July’s security patch, unlike the first one that came with June’s security patch. The update comes in two sizes – 467.3MB for those who didn’t get the first update and 1152MB for those who received the first update with the SMS bug.

The update will roll out over the next few days to all users. So far, there has been no report of any bugs, so you can go ahead and install when you receive it.