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Jun 8, 2018

After Qualcomm, Intel, Huawei and Samsung, MediaTek has finally announced its own 5G baseband modem, the Helio M70. According to a Taiwanese publication, MediaTek will be shipping the Helio M70 in 2019.

The Helio M70 modem not only supports 5G NR, but also it meets the latest 3GPP Release 15 standard specification. The new SoC can reach a maximum download speed of 5 Gbps. The Taiwan-based chip maker has claimed that it has already co-operated with Nokia, NTT Docomo, China Mobile and Huawei to ensure that the new chip is ready in 2019.

The specifications of the Helio M70 are not known yet. However, the company has confirmed that the entire details of this new chip will be made available later in this month. It is speculated that the company will be ramping up the shipments of Helio M70 in 2020-2022. MediaTek has recently shifted its focus to mid-range and low-end markets. Hence, MediaTek SoC and Helio M70 powered affordable smartphones may release in the coming year.

In October 2017, Qualcomm had announced its Snapdragon X50 LTE modem. At that time, the company had claimed that it would be commercially available in the first half of 2019. However, a recent report reveals that the Qualcomm is putting full efforts to launch first 5G smartphones later this year.

The chipmaker had confirmed that it is working with several smartphone OEMs such Asus, Fujitsu Limited, Fujitsu Connected Technologies Limited, HMD Global (Nokia), HTC, Inseego/Novatel Wireless, LG, NetComm Wireless, NETGEAR, OPPO, Sharp Corporation, Sierra Wireless, Sony Mobile, Telit, vivo, Wingtech, WNC, Xiaomi and ZTE to release smartphones with Snapdragon X50 LTE modem.

At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018, Huawei had also claimed that it would be releasing its 5G smartphone in the second half of 2019. Even OPPO has claimed that it will be one of the first manufacturers to launch a 5G phone.

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Lenovo Z5 vs Nokia X6: Snapdragon 636 Powered Mid-Rangers Compared

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Jun 8, 2018

HMD Global and Lenovo decided to launch a brand new series of mid-range smartphones this year and the first devices inaugurating their individual lineups are Lenovo Z5 and Nokia X6. From the initial teasers, they looked like flagships, but at the launch event they turned out to be mid-rangers and left many fans disappointed. However, they are among the best choices in their sector and they have all the potentialities to affect the sales of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and other best-selling phones of 2018. This is a complete Lenovo Z5 vs Nokia X6 comparison of their specs with their strong and weak points.

Lenovo Z5 vs Nokia X6

	Lenovo Z5	Nokia X6
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	153 x 75.65 x 7.85 mm, 165 grams	147.2 x 71 x 8 mm, 153 grams
DISPLAY	6.2 inches, 1080 x 2246p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5.8 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 435 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.0 Oreo, ZUI 4.0	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 16 + 8 MP 8 MP front camera	Dual 16 + 5 MP f/2.0 + f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3300 mAh Fast charging 18W	3060 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

The design is one of the strongest points of Nokia X6. Recently, HMD Global has shown us how much it cares about the aesthetics of their phones and shared early prototypes of several phones which are actually in the market. Nokia X6 is one of the most beautiful handsets in the midrange sector with a glass sandwich design and an aluminum frame. We can say the same about the Lenovo Z5 which comes with a glass back available even in the Aurora gradient color. Both devices feature a notch, so their screen-to-body ratio is very high. I like Lenovo Z5 a bit more due to its gradient hue, reflective back, and higher screen-to-body ratio, but your taste may not necessarily be the same as mine.

Display

Lenovo Z5 has a bigger and more comfortable display, while Nokia X6 has a bit more pixels due to its smaller notch. Both feature a Full HD+ resolution, but given that the X6 is smaller, it is easier to use with one hand. In terms of viewing quality they are similar, so we are not going to choose a winner as it depends on the display size you like the most.

Hardware/Software

Even on the hardware side there aren’t significant differences between Lenovo Z5 and Nokia X6. Their SoC is the efficient Snapdragon 636 running at a max frequency of 1.8 GHz paired with 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. Note that Nokia X6 is the only one to be available in a configuration with 4 GB RAM. But despite the fact that they got the same hardware side, we believe that Nokia X6 will perform better as it is equipped with a stock Android version. On the other hand, the ZUI 3.9 custom interface installed on the Z5 will provide more additional features and graphics improvements.

Camera

We do not have enough data to establish which will be the best camera. These phones have a dual camera setup on their rear side and their primary sensor has a 16 MP resolution. However, we do not even know the aperture of Lenovo Z5’s cameras, neither the model of the sensors, so we do not have an idea about the quality of its photos. We have to wait until we get our hands on it. The front camera seems to be better on the Nokia X6 (on paper) with its 16 MP resolution and f/2.0 aperture.

Battery

Lenovo Z5 has a bigger battery with a capacity of 3300 mAh. But we have to see how well it has been optimized to know if its battery life will really be longer than the one of Nokia X6. Considering that Lenovo Z5 has 3300 mAh, there is a good chance that it will provide a longer battery life than its opponent, especially because the hardware and displays of both the devices are quite similar on paper. But we want to verify it before expressing a final judgment. For now, Lenovo Z5 wins.

Price

Prices are competitive. Lenovo Z5 starts from just $202 in China, in its configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB ROM. Nokia X6 costs just $204 in China, but note that this is the price for the 4/32 GB configuration (6/64 GB version costs $266). I would pick Lenovo Z5 due to its more attractive design, higher screen-to-body ratio and slightly bigger battery (not sure if it will last longer). But note that my opinion might change after evaluating the camera performance.

What would you pick?

Lenovo Z5 vs Nokia X6: PRO and CONS

Lenovo Z5

PRO

More attractive design
Bigger battery
Lower price
Higher STB ratio

CONS

Potentially worse cameras

Nokia X6

PRO

Stock Android
Potentially better performance
More compact design

CONS

Smaller display, battery

Check Out Summer Electronics New Arrivals Promotion On GearBest; Get $5 Off And Lots More!

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Jun 8, 2018

As part of its latest Summer Electronics New Arrivals promotion, GearBest is offering $5 off on a broad range of products. These items have been split into multiple categories in a bid to simplify the search process.

First off, the site is doling out a considerable 13% off on the Lenovo Watch 9. The device would normally set you back $39.99, but thanks to the aforesaid discount you can now get your hands on the highly useful wristband by shelling out just $36.99.

With just 177 pieces left for the Flash Sale price, the promo is slated to end in 3 days. It is also worth noting that the discount is valid only for the black color version of the Lenovo Watch 9 wristband.
Likewise, GearBest is giving an opportunity to buy the Bluedio T5 wireless Bluetooth headphone at a slashed price of just $49.99. The device normally sells for $55.99 on the site.

Note that the discount is valid for black, yellow as well as the red color version of the T5 headphones. On the downside, there were only 19 pieces of the black, 45 pieces of the yellow, and 41 pieces of the red color versions remaining at the time of writing.

Special Deals

This category comprises several electronic items including the Lenovo HX03F Smart Watch, the Alfawise JD – T8610 – Q2 Wireless WiFi IP Camera Bulb Cam, Houzetek KW680 CAN OBDII Diagnostic Tool, and Super Mini 8 Bit Built-in 821 Games HD TV Game Console. More importantly, the aforesaid items are available at a considerably reduced price.
For instance, the Lenovo HX03F Smart Watch that normally sells for $29.05 can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $26.99. This is a 7% reduction in the device’s original asking price. Regrettably, the Flash Sale price will only be valid for 3 days for the remaining 131 pieces.

Flash Sale

The Flash Sale section is brimming with all sorts of items that you can buy without emptying your pocket. For example, you can buy the Original SJCAM SJ7 STAR WiFi Action Camera for a discounted price of just $149.59 on GearBest.
The site is giving a noteworthy 22% off on the retail price of the SJCAM SJ7 STAR. The action camera normally comes bearing a price tag of $190.74 on the site. This section also features a slew of other useful items such as Xiaomi 70 Minutes Smart WiFi Car DVR, Xiaomi ROIDMI 3S Bluetooth Music Car Charger and lots more.

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You can buy two items as a bundle in order to save a considerable amount of money. This category features a combo of Quelima SQ13 Mini HD 1080P Car DVR DV Camera + Car Steering Wheel Phone Mount Holder, and HUAWEI Band 3 Smartband + Original Xiaomi Portable USB LED Light.

The Quelima SQ13 Mini HD 1080P Car DVR DV Camera + Car Steering Wheel Phone Mount Holder usually sell for $29.99 and $1.66, respectively. But much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, GearBest is selling the Quelima SQ13 Mini HD 1080P Car DVR DV Camera at a lowered price of just $20.99 and the Car Steering Wheel Phone Mount Holder for a discounted price of $1.23.

Ideally, the combo will set you back $22.65, but the two devices as currently available as a combo at a final price of just $22.22. You end up saving $0.43 apart from getting a 30% off on the Quelima SQ13 Mini HD 1080P Car DVR DV Camera and 26% off on the Car Steering Wheel Phone Mount Holder.

Top Smart Watches

GearBest is giving smart watch lovers something cheer about in the form of big discounts on select smartwatches. In this category, you’ll find the Original Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Smart Watch, which usually carries a price sticker of $38.98.
The Chinese online store is offering 49% off on the retail price of the Mi Band 2. This brings the device’s selling price down to only $19.99. The promo will be valid for 4 days and there were 1946 pieces left at the time of writing.

The recently kicked off promotion also comprises a slew of other categories such as Powerhouse Action Cams, Headphones, Security & Protection, and Pure Entertainment. You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in checking out rest of the products before the promo wraps up.

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Samsung Galaxy A9 Star, A9 Star Lite Pricing Officially Confirmed

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Jun 8, 2018

At the beginning of this month, Samsung had started receiving the pre-orders of the Galaxy A9 Star and Galaxy A9 Star Lite smartphones in China. Yesterday, it had held an unveiled event in China to officially debut the A9 Star and A9 Star Lite phones. The South Korean company has now confirmed the specs and pricing of both phones. The Galaxy A9 Star duo are slated to released in the market by June 15.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Star, A9 Star Lite Specifications and Features

The specifications of the Galaxy A9 Star are somewhat similar to the Galaxy A6+ smartphone that was unveiled recently. Also, both the smartphones have similar appearance. The A9 Star features a large-sized Super AMOLED Display of 6.3 inches that carries support for 18.5:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution of 2220 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 660 chipset and 4 GB of RAM powers the phone. It has a native storage of 64 GB and also features a microSD card slot. It receives power from 3,700mAh battery.

The front and rear cameras are the major features of the Galaxy A9 Star and A9 Star duo. For snapping selfies, the Galaxy A9 Star is equipped with a 24-megapixel front-facing camera that comes with AI-powered beautification features. The 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel dual camera setup is designed to capture better photos in dim light conditions. Specifically, the 24-megapixel secondary sensor merges four pixels into one to shoot photos with reduced noise in low-light conditions. It is also carries support for 4K video shooting at 30 fps.

The Galaxy A9 Star Lite is identical to Galaxy A6+ in terms of design. It has a slightly smaller S-AMOLED display of 6 inches which supports the same aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution like its larger sibling. The modest Snapdragon 450 SoC powers the phone along with 4 GB of RAM. It also features an internal storage of 64 GB.

The Galaxy A9 Star Lite features 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup that lacks support for 4K video recor7ding. It has an LED equipped 24-megapixel selfie camera. The handset receives power from 3,500mAh battery. Both the smartphones are running on Android 8.1 Oreo based Samsung Experience UI that is customized for Chinese audience. Both phones also feature Dolby Atmos audio.

The Galaxy A9 Star is priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$468) and it comes in two colors like Black and White. On the other hand, the Galaxy A9 Star Lite costs 1,999 Yuan (~$312) and it can be brought in colors such as Night Sky Black and Dark Blue.

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Jun 8, 2018

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Snapdragon 1000 Could be in Works with 12W TDP

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Jun 8, 2018

Few days ago, Qualcomm had unleashed the Snapdragon 850 chipset as an overclocked edition of the SD845. The SD850 is expected to offer 30 percent better performance than SD835 powered devices like Hp Envy x2 and ASUS NovaGo. The new chipset has mainly designed to power ARM computers. Fresh information revealed by reliable tipster Roland Quandt states that Qualcomm is also working on a more powerful chipset called Snapdragon 1000 for Windows 10 ARM PCs.

Even though the upcoming processor is being referred to as Snapdragon 1000, it may arrive in the market with a different name. Preliminary information suggests that it is designed to take Intel powered laptops.

The tipster has revealed that the Snapdragon 1000 is likely to deliver a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of up to 12W. It is nearly twice more than SD850 that has a maximum TDP of 6.5W. The U-series processors from Intel such as 8250U and 8550U have 15W TDP and are equipped with quad cores with two threads each.

There is no information available on the specs of the Snapdragon 1000. However, it is likely to arrive with Cortex-A76 architecture that was recently unveiled by ARM. It is designed to produce a maximum clocking speed of up to 3 GHz and 35 percent better performance compared to predecessor Cortex A75. The Cortex A76 is expected to be aimed towards smartphones. However, it may deliver higher clocking speed in laptop-like devices and it may be able to produce the same clocking speed for longer duration through advanced cooling.

Quandt has claimed that the Cortex A76 inside the SD 1000 could be coupled with Cortex A55 that was announced at the beginning of this year. It is speculated to be built with 7nm manufacturing process by TSMC. Also, devices powered by it will be running on ARM version of Windows which carries support for x86 apps.

The tipster has added that ASUS could be the first manufacturer to launch Snapdragon 1000 powered laptop. The prototype of the ASUS device is named as Primus and it is speculated to come with 1080p display and WiGig wireless connectivity.

Xiaomi Mi Gaming Mouse Launched In China For 249 Yuan ($39)

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Jeet

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Jun 8, 2018

After launching Mi Wireless Mouse Youth Edition, China-based Xiaomi has now launched yet another mouse, this time for the gaming enthusiast. The newly launched mouse, dubbed as Mi Gaming Mouse, is aimed at gamers and comes with a price tag of 249 Yuan, which roughly converts to $39.

The company says that the Mi Gaming Mouse has micro-motion and ergonomic design, aiming to support rapid actions, such as quick key targeting, press and hold action, among other such actions which are crucial during a gameplay. It also has an adjustable DPI which can help players during gameplay to aim and shoot more accurately.

The mouse comes equipped with a professional 7200dpi gaming optical sensor which supports five adjustable speeds. There are two buttons on the top — one can be used to increase the speed while the other one decreases the speed. There’s also an LED indicator which displays the DPI speed in real-time.

The Mi Gaming Mouse is powered by a 32-bit ARM processor that can be programmed with 125/250/500/1000 four-speeds through a software. Further, the mouse supports 30G acceleration, tracking speed of 150IPS, and has better accuracy, tracking speed and operating consistency.

It can be operated in two different modes — wired as well as wireless. The company suggests wired mode for gaming purpose for better connectivity and stability and wireless mode for regular home or office related work.

The mouse also comes with RGB lights, enabling users to choose from four different lighting modes for the scroll as well as the tail lighting. The Xiaomi’s Mi Gaming Mouse is compatible with both Microsoft‘s Windows operating system as well as Apple‘s macOS.

Upgraded MediaTek Helio P60 with AI-Oriented Update Likely to Debut This Year

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Jun 8, 2018

More and more manufacturers are including AI-related features on their smartphones these days. Hence, chip makers are also working on SoCs that can handle AI tasks efficiently. Earlier this year, MediaTek had released the Helio P60 chipset with dedicated AI unit. Fresh information reveals that the company is working on an enhanced version of Helio P60. It may arrive with improvements in the AI department.

The MediaTek MT6771 processor also known as Helio P60 has met with good success as many phones from Oppo and Vivo feature it. According to MediaTek, it was the first one to bring 12nm chipset to the mid-range smartphone segment through Helio P60. The SoC comes with a multi-core AI processing unit also known as mobile APU for efficiently dealing with AI capabilities of smartphones.

The recently unveiled Helio P22 that is built on the same 12nm FinFET process has also met with good reception. The all new Vivo Y83 is one of the first smartphones to feature the Helio P22 SoC. Made for mid-range phones, the Helio P22 is designed to deal with AI tasks. Even though Helio P60 is an AI ready chipset, it is now speculated that an upgraded edition with AI-oriented update is in works and it will be arriving later this year.

In the past years, MediaTek had manufactured chipsets for powering flagship smartphones. However, since it failed to bag big clients, it has shifted its focus to making SoCs for affordable smartphones. According to TL. Lee who is MediaTek’s Head of communications product business wing, the company is now focusing more on manufacturing mid-range and high-end Helio P chipsets with AI capabilities.

As of this writing, there is no information available on the specifications of the improved version of Helio P60 that is speculated to launch later this year.

Vivo NEX, NEX S Full Specifications, Images Appear on Official Website

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Jun 8, 2018

Just as the Vivo V9 had popped on Vivo India’s online shop before its official announcement, the upcoming Vivo NEX flagship phone had also momentarily appeared on the Chinese edition of Vivo’s website. The Vivo NEX and NEX S were found listed on the official website along with their entire specifications. As expected, those listings have been taken down, but their screenshots are available on SlashLeaks.

The Vivo NEX was listed with a pricing of 9,999 Yuan (~$1,560). The smartphone is unlikely to carry such a high pricing. It is speculated that the Vivo NEX variants could be priced around $800 to $1,000.

Vivo NEX S Specifications

As it can be seen in the listing, the Vivo NEX S will be coming in red colored rear and a black front. The handset features 8 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128 GB. It is driven by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. The device is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo with a layer of FunTouch OS on its top.

The Vivo NEX S has a massive display of 6.59 inches that supports 2,316 x 1080 pixels. The exact screen-to-body ratio was not mentioned on the official listing. Considering the fact that the display is surrounded by super-slim bezel and a thin-sized bottom bezel, the Vivo NEX S is likely to deliver a screen-to-body ratio of around 91 percent. The smartphone measures 162 x 77 x 7.98mm and it includes a 4,000mAh battery.

The Vivo NEX S has a front-facing popup camera of 8-megapixel. The rear side features a vertical dual camera setup that comprises of 12-megapixel primary sensor and 5-megapixel secondary sensor. Some of the connectivity features of the Vivo NEX S smartphone include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB 2.0 and USB OTG. This model is equipped with an under-display fingerprint reader. Probably, it features the half-screen fingerprint scanner that was available on the Vivo APEX concept phone.

Vivo NEX Specifications

The Vivo NEX is a low powered version of the NEX S as it is fueled by Snapdragon 710 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. Also, another striking difference is that it does not feature an under-screen fingerprint scanner. The rear side of the phone is fitted with a squarish fingerprint reader. This model also features a native storage of 128 GB.

The Vivo NEX measures 162 x 77 x 9.8mm and it also features the huge 6.59-inch display that produces FHD+ resolution of 2316 x 1080 pixels. It is packed with a 4,000mAh battery. The handset features the same dual camera setup, selfie camera and connectivity features that are available on the Vivo NEX S phone.

Another variant dubbed as Vivo NEX A was spotted alongside Vivo NEX and NEX S in the recent past. However, there is no accurate information available on its specifications. The Vivo NEX is slated to go official on June 12.

Blackberry Key2 Stunning Hands-on Photos Captured From All Angles

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Jun 8, 2018

TCL-owned Blackberry continued from where it left off on the Keyone with the launch of the Blackberry Key2 yesterday in New York. The Key2 is noticeably wearing a new, improved look when compared to its predecessor. Check out the photo gallery of the Blackberry Key2 that we got courtesy of tech blog Geekspin.

The Blackberry Key2 is one smartphone to be excited about for all reasons except its pricing. It packs the same 4.5-inch LCD utilized on the KEYone in a 3:2 aspect ratio. The small display is as a result of the physical QWERTY keyboard that is underneath the display. They keyboard took some improvement in the size of the keys and the feel. There is also new Speed key just beside the symbol key. The keyboard’s surface is touch-sensitive meaning you can swipe up and down through lists, as well as left and right. With the Key2’s QWERTY keyboard, it is possible to assign shortcuts to all of the letters.

In terms of the dimension, the Blackberry Key2 measures 151.4mm x 71.8mm x 8.5mm, meaning it is taller but the width is almost the same with the Keyone but just 8.5mm thick as against 9.4mm on the Keyone. The device is also lighter and sturdier. The body is made from the 7 series aluminium.

Turning our attention to the back, the device use a dimpled plastic finished in a grippy diamond pattern that stretches all the way from top to bottom. The Key2 is a dual camera-packing smartphone which is the first in the series as the Keyone had only one rear sensor. The dual camera are arranged horizontally and placed at the top left edge of the back panel. There is no fingerprint sensor at the back, instead it is embedded under the space bar.

The placement of the capacitive keys on the side edges are also different on the Key2. On the KeyOne, the power button was placed in the top left corner edge and wasn’t particularly easy to reach. The Key2’s power button has now moved to the right edge, located underneath the volume rocker and is in effect within easy thumb reach (or left hand index finger). It’s also textured to differentiate it from the Convenience Key which sits underneath that.

The hardware onboard the Blackberry Key2 is also improved. It is powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor, paired with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. Other features of the BlackBerry KEY² include a 3500mAh battery which BlackBerry claims should last for two days, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and NFC. It comes with Android 8.1 Oreo and BlackBerry’s DTEK security features. The device comes in Silver and Black colours but I think I prefer the Silver variant. Glance through more hands-on photos of the Blackberry Key2 on our gallery.

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OPPO Find X TENAA Listings Appear as June 19 Launch Draws Near

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Jun 8, 2018

OPPO has recently confirmed that it will be debuting the OPPO Find X flagship phone on June 19. Earlier this week, PAFM00 and PAFT00 OPPO phones were spotted at China’s 3C body. These devices are speculated to be the two variants of the upcoming Find X phone. The 3C listings of Find X variants had only revealed that they support 5V/4A (20W) charging. Today, the same models have appeared on TENAA to reveal their entire specifications. However, the listings do not include any images. The specifications of the two phones suggest that they are indeed flagship phones which further hints that they could be two editions of the OPPO Find X.

The PAFM00 and PAFT00 phones have identical specifications. Hence, it appears that these could be network variants or one of them may not feature some advanced feature like 3D face recognition or 5x optical zoom.

The TENAA listings reveal that the alleged OPPO Find X will be measuring 156.7 x 74.3 x 9.4mm and weighing 186 grams. It will be coming in two color options such as Black and White. As rumors have claimed, the handset features 6.4-inch AMOLED.

It is speculated that the Find X phone will have a dual edge curved display like the premium Galaxy smartphones from Samsung. The display of the phone is also rumored to feature a notch. Unfortunately, the TENAA listings do not have any images to confirm the display design.

The 2.8 GHz octa-core processor will be powering the phone along with 8 GB of RAM. It could be fueled by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. It has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB and it also features a microSD card slot for extra storage. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo.

When it comes to photography, the rear panel of the phone will be featuring a dual camera that will include a 16-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel selfie. It is speculated that the Oppo Find X will feature periscope-style dual camera technology that will offer 5x lossless zoom. The TENAA listing further reveals that it is fitted with a 25-megapixel shooter. The smartphone draws power from 3,645mAh battery that is likely to support fast charging through USB-C.

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Xiaomi Launches The Dr Bei Sonic Electric Toothbrush Priced At 99 yuan (~$15)

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Jun 8, 2018

Xiaomi has launched a new Dr Bei toothbrush under the crowdfunding platform. The new Dr Bei toothbrush is a electric model unlike the initial mechanical toothbrush that has been in the market for a while now. Dr Bei mechanical toothbrush is actually one cheap and hot-selling product, even outside China.

The new Dr Bei electric toothbrush uses the Sonic technology that is also utilized by the Soocas electric toothbrush. It comes with a tiny brush head that would ensure the toothbrush can access all parts of the oral cavity. The new electric toothbrush also comes with an IPX7-level waterproof build. It is powered by a 700mAh rechargeable battery. The battery takes about 4hours to become fully charged and it uses a 5V-1A charger. The wireless charging base doubles as a kickstand which can hold the toothbrush in an upright position. A full battery charge can last up to 21 days if it is used once daily.

Internally, the Dr Bei Sonic toothbrush packs a magnetic levitation motor that has a high frequency vibration of 31000 beats/minute. Its bristles amplitude exceeds 5.5mm and it can effectively clean the surface of the teeth and the blind area of the mouth. The vibration also has the power to disintegrate plaque. In addition, the motor uses a gradual start-up method to effectively prevent toothpaste from splashing.

On the outside, the toothbrush head adopts a mountain-type structure and a sandwich-type bristle arrangement, which can quickly penetrate into the gingival sulcus. The bristles can be assigned three types of sharpened fur produced by Toray to ease the bleeding of gums in the morning. The entire toothbrush with the bristle head attached weighs only 90g. The handle has a diameter of 25mm and so, is compact and easy to hold. In terms of functions, it supports both strong and weak vibration modes, known as Standard mode and Soft mode. Both modes can be selected using the button on the stem.

The toothbrush is presently on crowdfunding on the Xiaomi Youpin website for 99 yuan (~$15). The package iinclude a carry case, two toothbrush heads, a wireless charging base and the brush handle. There’s also a manual but expect that to be in Chinese. The product is expected to start shipping on July 20 in China.There are hardly plans to launch these type of products outside China but in no distant time online retailers like Gearbest, Banggood, Geekbuying and others will have it in stock.

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Giveaway – Win a Vkworld VK7000 Waterproof Rugged Phone

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Jun 8, 2018

Gizmochina along with Vkworld Official is conducting 1 unit Vkworld VK7000 rugged phone as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

Vkworld VK7000 is a IP68 waterproof smartphone, features 5.2 inch incell screen and the resolution of 720×1280, MTK6750T Octa-Core, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, run with android Oreo.The battery is 5600mAh which has super endurance,and it supports 5V/2A fast charge and wilress charge. Meanwhile VK7000 support Face ID and fingerprint scanner.

The Vkworld VK7000 phone is on sale at AliExpress in Jun 8 to 11, $30 off only in this shop.

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Just follow the steps mentioned in the Gleam widget to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

Giveaway – Win a VKWorld VK7000 waterproof rugged phone

Check Out The Honor 9i Pictures & Fairytale Camera Samples

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Jun 7, 2018

Huawei recently revealed that it invested heavily in its R&D division and the results have been streaming in. Huawei’s elite brand recently announced the Honor 9i. The device is a mid-range model alongside the Honor Play as well as a new GPU Turbo technology.

The Honor 9i is an affordable smartphone but still present with a premium design. on the display front, the device comes with a full-screen notch design. We have gradually seen a shift from the 5-inch display to 6 inches display sizes. The Honor 9i sports a 5.84-inch IPS LCD display with an FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The device features a metal frame wrapped with a 2.5D glass panel at the front and rear. The back glass panel has a 12 -layer nan0-coating which gives it a dazzling mirror-like effect.

The 9i packs a dual camera setup at the rear arranged horizontally at the top left corner. The rear-mounted fingerprint sensor is located in the middle. The device will be available in Black, Blue, Jade Green and Dream Purple.

As far as the specs go, the Honor 9i packs a Hisilicon Kirin 659 SoC inside it. The processor is paired with a 4GB RAM while there is a 64 GB and 128 GB internal storage variants.

One aspect where the Honor 9i seems to perform impressively is the camera aspect. The camera samples captured by the rear cameras come out with vivid clarity. The front camera is a 16-megapixel photosensitive enhanced lens with a pixel size of 2.0μm. The front-facing camera can capture better selfie shots in dim light conditions. Other features of the front camera include beauty mode and AR function. The selfie snapper can also double up as face unlock feature.

The rear camera is a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel combo with a dual-tone LED flash, PDAF, fast autofocus, scene detection and multi-frame image processing. The camera samples show the capability of the camera to detect different scenes and adjust appropriately to ensure the output is crisp clear.

Other aspects of the Honor 9i include a 3000mAh battery, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack. The device is preloaded with EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The device is priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$218) for the 64GB variant and 1,699 Yuan (~$265) for the 128GB variant. Find more pictures in the gallery below.

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First Live Photos Show The Pixel 3 XL Has A Notch And A Fairly Thick Bezel

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 7, 2018

If you have been waiting for live photos of Google’s next phones then today is your lucky day. However, only the Pixel 3 XL has surfaced and these photos are of a prototype.

The photos were posted online by XDA member meraz9000 and they are the first live images of the Pixel 3 XL. We already know the larger Pixel was going to come with a notch but we expected a more refined overall design. Sadly, that isn’t the case.

Google’s next flagship joins the notch train but also has a not-so-thin lower bezel. The notch isn’t wide and is home to a small slit for the earpiece and a camera and sensor. There is a larger slit at the bottom of the device which confirms it has stereo front-facing speakers.

On the rear, Google seems to be sticking to its two-tone finish. It will also be sticking to a single camera sensor. In a nutshell, the rear of the device isn’s very different from that of the Pixel 2 XL save for the position of the LED flash and laser focus module.

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BlackBerry KEY² Launches With More Powerful Specs, Dual Cameras & An Improved Design

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 7, 2018

TCL Mobile has taken the wraps off the BlackBerry KEY² in New York. The keyboard-toting flagship brings a number of new features.

We have talked about the design in previous leaks, so there is no need to bore you with that again. The bottom line is that the BlackBerry KEY² is a much better-looking phone than its predecessor.

BlackBerry KEY² Specs

The KEY² keeps the screen of the KEYone – a 4.5-inch LCD display with a 3:2 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor, with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage

The BlackBerry KEY² is the first Blackberry phone to come with dual cameras but hopefully won’t be the last. There are two 12MP sensors – a standard lens and a telephoto lens. Owners will be able to take portrait photos and zoom in without losing details with the new cameras. An 8MP camera sits above the display. Google lens has also been added to the gallery app.

The keyboard has been redesigned. BlackBerry says the keys are now 20% larger than those of the KEYone. There is also a new key called the Speed Key.

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The Speed Key works sort of like the function key on a keyboard but helps to make app switching faster. Hold it down and press an already customized key and it switches straight to the app.

For example, you can hold the Speed KEY + W which opens Whatsapp or Speed + M which can open maps or messages depending on your preset choice or Speed Key + I which opens Instagram.

The Convenience Key is now on the right of the phone and comes with new features. It will open up apps depending on the mode the phone is such as Maps when in driving mode. Just like the KEYone, the BlackBerry KEY² has its fingerprint scanner buried in the space bar. The whole keyboard still works like a trackpad too.

Other features of the BlackBerry KEY² include a 3500mAh battery which BlackBerry claims should last for two days, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and NFC. It comes with Android 8.1 Oreo and BlackBerry’s DTEK security features. BlackBerry promises monthly security updates as well as at least one major OS update.

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New Live Photo Shows Rose Gold Variant Of The Redmi 6

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 7, 2018

Xiaomi will launch the Redmi 6 next week. The new phone will succeed the 6-month old Redmi 5. While that may seem early, that has been the least concern for fans of the brand, instead, the phone’s design (read notch) has not been well received.

A new live photo of the Redmi 6 has leaked online and it shows the phone in a new color variant which kind of looks better than the first leaked photo.

Unlike the first live photo (and TENAA images) we have seen of the Redmi 6 which shows the device with white front bezels, this new variant has black bezels. The notch is still visible but the dark bezels sort of makes it look better.

The notch is home to the earpiece, a camera, and sensors and is much smaller than that of the Mi 8 series. Though the lower bezel isn’t as thin. The back of the phone has a rose-gold finish with vertical dual cameras, a fingerprint scanner, and antenna lines at the top and bottom.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 & Mi 8SE To Get 1 Million Stock This June – Lei Jun

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Jun 7, 2018

Xiaomi‘s latest flagship phone dubbed Mi 8 went on sale for the first time on June 5 and as expected, the device was sold out in a matter of minutes. The Mi 8SE which is a trimmed down variant powered by the new Snapdragon 710 will go on sale tomorrow and the device will likely get sold out rapidly than the Mi 8 because of its cheaper price. Fans shouldn’t get worried about when the device will meet with them. Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has revealed that the company is preparing up to 1 million stock of both the Mi 8 and Mi 8SE this June.

Of course, these 1 million units are meant to cater for the China market as the models are yet to be launched in other markets. Xiaomi is yet to even disclose when the device will launch globally. However, it’s likely that some of these units will be available outside China via popular e-retailers like Gearbest, Banggood, and others.

As a reminder, the Mi 8 comes with a Snapdragon 845 chipset and a 6.21-inch AMOLED display with a notch at the display and 19:9 aspect ratio. The device also packs a dual camera setup at the rear as well as a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Under the hood is a built-in 3400mAh (typ) battery with support for QC 4.0+ fast charging protocol but the charger it ships with is a standard 18W QC3.0 charger. The device also features a USB Type-C interface. The Mi 8SE is slightly different, packing a Snapdragon 710 premium mid-range chipset instead. The 8SE also comes with a few hardware variations but the design is similar to the Mi 8.