Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Mi Max 3, Mi Pad 4 May Launch Together in July?

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Jun 15, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro/Plus that is rumored to feature a notched display was expected to debut alongside the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A earlier this week, but Xiaomi did not announce it. The Redmi 6 Pro not only exists, but so does the other products like Mi Pad 4 and Mi Max 3 as their names have been found in the internal code of the official Chinese website of Xiaomi. Lei Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Mi Max 3 phablet will be debuting in July. It is likely that the Redmi 6 Pro and Mi Pad 4 may also get unveiled at the same event.

According to the TENAA listing of Xiaomi M150D1SE that is speculated to debut as Redmi 6 Pro, it features a 19:9 aspect ratio supporting display of 5.84 inches which produces FHD+ resolution. It is driven by 2.0 GHz octa-core processor. Its variants include 16 GB storage + 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM. It is packed with a 4,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

A Xiaomi phone with model number of M1807E8S that was recently approved by 3C body in China is rumored to break cover as Mi Max 3. Rumors have it that it has 6.99-inch FHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 710 chipset, 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants, massive 5,500mAh battery and dual camera setup with 20-megapixel Sony IMX363 as primary sensor.

Leaked firmware files of the alleged Mi Pad 4 that had surfaced around two months ago had revealed that it will be driven by under clocked Snapdragon 660 chipset, 13-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera and 6,000mAh battery.

Xiaomi has recently started the beta testing of the MIUI 10. The beta edition is coming to wide range of devices Xiaomi devices in this month. Last year, Xiaomi had introduced the Xiaomi Mi 5X and MIUI 9 through a launch event in July.

The Mi Max 3 is already confirmed to debut in July. The company may use the same platform to not only unleash Redmi 6 Pro and Mi Pad 4, but also to confirm the arrival of the global stable ROM of MIUI 10.

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Huawei Will Offer Windows 10 Via Cloud Service For Android Devices In China

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Jeet

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Jun 15, 2018

Huawei is reportedly going to offer some of its smartphone users in China to use Microsoft‘s Windows 10 through a cloud-based service. At the CES Asia 2018, the China-based tech giant introduced a new cloud service that streams Windows 10 to specific Android smartphones.

The service, which is called Huawei Cloud PC, requires a special Cloud PC app that enables users to view the Windows 10 desktop on the smartphone’s screen, or on a connected external display. The service is reportedly based on Huawei’s FusionCloud Desktop platform which was originally developed for the enterprise.

As said, the Windows 10 operating system on Huawei’s smartphones won’t work as a replacement for the Android operating system but will be a cloud-based service in which Android will still be the primary OS. But users will have access to the full functionality of Windows 10 while on the go without needing a separate product.

A hands-on demonstration of this service showed how Mate 10 smartphone user could take a photo and then edit the image in Photoshop installed on Windows 10 in the cloud as the service allows users to install programs and apps on the virtual machine.

The company has said that it will be offered on five different devices, including the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro, Mate 10, Mate RS, and MediaPad M5 tablet. Currently, there’s no confirmation that the company won’t be offering it on other devices at some point in the future.

As the Windows 10 will be running in the cloud, the streaming requires a stable network and/or internet connection, thus the responsiveness of the virtual machine depends on your connection. There’s no information available regarding the pricing or a launch date for Huawei Cloud PC, but it will only be available in China for now.

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Meizu 16 With Snapdragon 845 Launching in August, Confirm Meizu Founder

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 15, 2018

Meizu founder Jack Wong (Huang Chang) had previously claimed that the Meizu 15 series is just a test product and the upcoming Meizu 16 series will be more powerful and futuristic. Wong has also revealed in the recent past that the Meizu 16 will be made official in August. Through a recent conversation with Meizu fans, he has again confirmed that the Meizu 16 series will be launching in August.

Apart from talking on the launch of the phone, Wong also affirmed that the Meizu 16 series will be fueled by Snapdragon 845. Rumors have it that the Meizu 16 series includes Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 PRO/Plus phones. So, both of them are fueled by Snapdragon 845.

Plenty of details on the Meizu 16 series have been leaked. Following is a leaked photo of the Meizu 16 smartphone has also surfaced on Weibo. It is speculated that the Meizu 16 and 16 PRO will respectively feature notch-less OLED screens of 5.6 and 6.1 inches with 3D Press and mEngine. The Meizu 16 series is expected to arrive with a premium glass body with ceramic finish.

The Meizu 16 is likely to house a 3,080mAh battery with 24W charging (8V/3A). On the other side, the Meizu 16 PRO is expected to not only house a bigger battery of 3,600mAh capacity along with faster 32W charging (8V/4A), but also it is expected arrive with 10W wireless charging. Both phones will come preloaded with Flyme 7.5 and OneMind 2.5, but the exact version of Android is not known.

Based on the leaked information from multiple leaksters, ITHome had yesterday reported that both phones will be equipped with 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup. However, a contradictory leak reveals that this dual camera setup will be available only on the Meizu 16. As far as Meizu 16 PRO is concerned, it may come equipped with 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel triple camera system. Both the phones are rumored to be arrive with 20-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Meizu 16 variants such as 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM are rumored to hit the market with respective pricing of 2,999 Yuan (~467) and 3,299 Yuan (~$514). The Meizu 16 PRO models like 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 256 GB storage + 8 GB RAM are pegged to carry respective price tags of 3,699 Yuan (~$576) and 3,999 Yuan (~$623).

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Update Brings VoLTE Support, May Security Patch And More

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Jeet

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Jun 15, 2018

Asus has released a new update for its popular mid-range smartphone Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1. The new firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) update for the smartphone is the second such update rolled out by the company since the launch of the phone.

Previously, the company had released a firmware update for the smartphone right after its launch, which introduced the Face Unlock feature, as promised by the company during the phone’s launch.

The latest update brings in new features, including VoLTE support for Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Bharti Airtel. It also brings May security patch for Android along with few bug fixes. The update also improves the response time of the fingerprint sensor as well as the performance of the front-facing camera but the company has not revealed what specifically has been improved.

If you haven’t received the update notification yet, you can manually check if the update is available for your smartphone by going into Settings > System > System update.

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is the competitor to Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro and is also the first device from the company to launch as part of a new strategic partnership with online retailer Flipkart.

The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 10,999 for 3GB RAM with 32GB storage and goes up to Rs 12,999 for 4GB RAM with 64GB storage. Another variant with 6GB RAM has been announced for Rs. 14,999 but it is yet to go on sale in India. The device is available in two color options – Meteor Silver and Deepsea Black.

It features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio, with 83 percent screen-to-body ratio and 403 PPI pixel density. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 processor.

It houses a 13MP + 8MP dual rear cameras 4K video recording support. On the front side, there’s an 8MP selfie camera with front flash. Running on Android Oreo operating system out of the box, the smartphone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Tipped To Sport A Physical Button For Screenshots And Camera

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 15, 2018

Recent image leaks had revealed that Samsung Galaxy Note 9 may feature a physical button which will be placed on the lower part of the right side, at a noticeable distance from the power key and the volume rocker. The position is similar to the one of the physical camera button present on devices from the Sony Xperia line-up. Now, the first details about this physical button have started to surface. It looks like that the button will have multiple functions and it will not only be used to shoot photos like the classic button found on Xperia devices.

According to a new report from a known tech-related website, Samsung Galaxy Note 9’s physical button will be a shutter key to capture screenshot as well as a camera key. It can be used to open the camera app with a double tap, refocus on objects while the camera app is opened, shoot photos, record video and take a screenshot while the camera app is closed. However, take this with a pinch of salt as there is no official confirmation about this physical key.

But its existence on the upcoming flagship makes sense as Samsung is putting many efforts into improving the camera of its devices. Just to remind you, Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are the first smartphones to feature a camera with a variable aperture, which can adapt in a better way to all light conditions. A physical key will be another comfortable thing for users which will allow shooting photos in an easier way. In case you do not know, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is expected to come with the same SoC as the Galaxy S9: Snapdragon 845 for the U.S. variant and Exynos 9810 for the EU version. According to leaks, the fingerprint reader will be now placed in a more comfortable position (under the camera).

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Grab The Best Online Deals For The Xiaomi Mi Band 3; Here’s How You Can Save Extra Money!

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Jun 15, 2018

Xiaomi has a reputation for making feature-laden yet pocket-friendly wearables. Still riding high on the success of the Mi Band 2, the Chinese electronics behemoth recently launched its hotly-anticipated successor the Mi Band 3 in a bid to take the wearable realm by storm.

Bearing the popularity of the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 in mind, several online shopping stores have been doling out big discounts on the well-received smart bracelet. In this write-up, we’ll not only check out some of the biggest discounts that are currently up for grabs, but we’ll also show how you can save extra money apart from getting the discount.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 – GearBest

GearBest is offering a noteworthy 37% off on the black color version of the Mi Band 3. This brings your grand total down to just $39.99.

But if you’re on a tight budget and are looking to save more money, you can simply apply coupon code ‘GBXMB3’ and reduce your already lowered grand total to only $33.79. You can follow this link to grab the deal and use the discount coupon before it lapses.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 – LightInTheBox

The Xiaomi-branded fitness tracker that sports a bigger, higher resolution OLED screen than its predecessor can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out only $42.99 on LightInTheBox. Note that the device would normally set you back $86.78 on the site.

The Beijing based international online retail company is offering a considerable 51% off on the device’s original asking price. But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code ‘MIWATCH8’ and reduce your grand total to just $32.99.

You can head straight to this link to take advantage of the discount. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the aforesaid discount coupon is likely to expire soon.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 – Banggood

Banggood is giving cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to get their hands on the Mi Band 3 without emptying their pockets. The popular Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is giving a significant 33% off on the device’s original selling price.

While you’d normally have to shell out $59.99 to buy the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 on Banggood, the device’s price has currently been dropped to just $39.99. This discount will be valid for the black color version of
the Mi Band 3 for a short span of time.

On top of that, you can apply discount coupon ‘3bmiidn’ while checking out to save an extra $5.2. You end up spending just $34.79 on the coveted heart rate monitor bracelet that boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and feature. You can visit this link to get the discount before it ends.

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OnePlus Sells 1 million OnePlus 6 Units in Just 22 Days

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 14, 2018

OnePlus smartphones have all continued to maintain their title of flagship killers. The latest OnePlus 6 didn’t disappoint in that aspect considering the specs it packs and the price it adopts. Since its release last month, the OP has gone on sale both in China, India and Europe. The sales have been a massive success as the Silk White Limited edition got sold out in the U.S and across Europe in less than 24 hours after launch.

Details of the OnePlus 6 sales in China has now been confirmed by the company’s CEO Pete Lau who disclosed that over 1 million units of the flagship have been sold in less than one month. For emphasis, it took OnePlus just 22 days to hit the 1 million mark in terms of the number of OP6 units sold in China. This is pretty fast when compared to the stats from the OnePlus 5 and 5T sales. Last year’s OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T both took at least three months to reach the 1 million mark.

While speaking to Business Insider, OnePlus’ CEO Pete Lau stated that the company is happy with the sales result and the positive feedback received from customers. This is despite the backlash that greeted the news that the device would come with a notch display design. That doesn’t seem to have affected the sales in any way. With its price starting from $529, the device has the hardware capacity to compete with most of the latest flagships around. This is as a result of its premium glass body with a 6.3-inch display at the front. Onboard, the device packs a Snapdragon 845 chipset that is paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM, and the choice of 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB of internal storage. The device also packs a dual camera setup at the rear and runs on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6 To Go On Sale On June 15 As A JD Exclusive

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 14, 2018

According to a new report, Xiaomi and the famous online store Jingdong Mall made a new agreement regarding the latest affordable Xiaomi device: the new Xiaomi Redmi 6. The handset will be available for the first sale on June 15 in China, and it will be a JD exclusive. It is such an unusual strategy to sell an important device like the Redmi 6 on one third-party online store exclusively. According to the company, the Chinese price of the device in its base configuration with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage is 700 Yuan which roughly into $125 dollars. There will also be a variant with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM with a price of 999 Yuan (roughly $157).

But the exclusive variant of the handset which will be available on JD on June 15 will be the 3 + 32 GB configuration. It will launch at 10:00 AM local time, and if you are from China be fast if you want to get it as it may go quickly sold out. Xiaomi Redmi 6 sports a full metal unibody design and a 5.45-inch display showing images at an HD+ resolution of 1440 x 720 pixel, with an 18:9 aspect ratio and an 80.5% screen-to-body ratio. This year, the Chinese company chose to equip its affordable line-up with MediaTek chipsets.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 boasts an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 chipset which should provide a similar performance to the Snapdragon 625 by Qualcomm. Some will be left disappointed, but note that this chipset seems a lot better than the Snapdragon 435 present on the Redmi 5. It is composed of 8x Cortex A53 cores: 4 of them run at a max frequency of 2 GHz, while the other 4 run at 1.5 GHz. MediaTek Helio P22 is able to provide 27% better performance than Snapdragon 430 and 48% lower consumption compared with 28 nm processors. The device is also equipped with a 12 + 5 MP dual camera setup and a 5 MP front snapper with AI support.

Alleged Oppo R15S Hits TENAA With 6.2-Inch Display, 4100 mAh Battery

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 14, 2018

Even though Find X has got all the attention of Oppo’s fans, it seems that the company is preparing to release another brand new smartphone from its upper-midrange series: Oppo R15S. An alleged unit of this phone has just been spotted on a TENAA listing. The device appears with exactly the same aesthetics, including a full aluminum body in Blue color. The handset sports a power key on its right sight and a volume balancer on the left side. The back cover houses a dual camera setup in a horizontal configuration and a flash LED, but there is no fingerprint reader on the back side and neither on the front side. So, it should be embedded in the display such as Vivo X21.

The alleged Oppo R15S has been certified by TENAA in two variants identified by the codenames PABT00 and PABM00. Given that both models feature a 6.2-inch display, we do not believe that they are the standard and the Pro version of the handset. Their body measures 156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm. The battery has a huge capacity of 4100 mAh, bigger than the standard R15: this is the main difference between this handset and its predecessor. Unfortunately, TENAA did not disclose any other information about the specs of the device.

Given that it is probably the Oppo R15S and it features the same design, we believe it will come with one of the best Qualcomm’s midrange processors. So, it should have either the octa-core Snapdragon 660 or the new Snapdragon 710. The SoC should be paired with 4 or 6 GB of RAM while the internal storage should go up to 128 or 256 GB. We also expect the rear dual camera of the Oppo R15S to provide a great performance as well as the support of artificial intelligence for portrait mode and other smart features.

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Oppo Find X Screenshot Reveals Android P And Main Hardware Specs

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 14, 2018

While we are waiting for the official announcement of the Oppo Find X, a leaked screenshot has just revealed interesting detail about the upcoming flagship. Unfortunately, we can not guarantee the authenticity of this screenshot and it does not come from the company, so take every info with a pinch of salt. According to the screenshot, the flagship will run Color OS 5.1 based on Android P 9.0, the latest version of the operating system which is still in beta testing right now. The security patch is updated to 1st June 2018, so it is the latest one released by Google.

The screenshot also confirms the hardware side, even though it has already been confirmed through an official teaser published by the Chinese company. Oppo Find X will sport an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with a max clock frequency of 2.8 GHz. It will also have whopping 8 GB RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The screenshot confirms the presence of a structured light for 3D facial recognition, a very safe authentication system similar to Face ID. June 19 will be a great day for Oppo as the new Oppo Find X is the first flagship of the company after four years.

Since 2014, the company has been releasing midrange phones only, and despite this fact, it has kept dominating the smartphones market in China. Among the other rumored specs of the Oppo Find X, there is an AMOLED display with a size of 6.4 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, with a 19,5:9 aspect ratio and a very high screen-to-body ratio. The main camera is expected to be composed of a 16 MP and a 20 MP sensor with a f/2.0 aperture, while the front camera is rumored to have a 25 MP resolution with exactly the same aperture. At last, we expect to see a big battery with a capacity superior to 3700 mAh.

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GET an Amazing Xiaomi Mi 8 for $579.99 (flash sale)

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Linus

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Jun 14, 2018

Xiaomi Mi 8 is is the latest and definitely the greatest flagship made by the company. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is the first phone from the company to feature a notched display that offers an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The backside of the phone is made out of glass that has a unique “water drop arc” design. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is certainly one of the best phones you can buy right now.

You can now get the Xiaomi Mi 8 for just $579.99 from Gearbest (only 100 pcs)

Xiaomi Mi 8 sports bleeding edge specs that include the latest Qualcomm’s processor. The Snapdragon 845 chipset powered Xiaomi Mi 8 is the first smartphone to break average benchmarking score of 300,000 on AnTuTu. The handset recorded a stunning score of 301,472 on AnTuTu. The 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB storage editions of the phone respectively feature 6 GB of RAM. The handset receives power from 3,400mAh battery enabled with Quick Charge 4+ fast charging. The handset is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo that is skinned with the latest MIUI 10.

In terms of photography, the Xiaomi Mi 8 features a wide-angle Sony IMX363 12-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and 1.4micron pixel size and a secondary 12-megapixel S5K3M3 sensor with f/2.4 aperture and 1micron pixel size. The dual cameras offer features like 4-axis optical image stabilization, optical zoom and dual pixel autofocus.

It is packed with some exciting AI features for photography. The Studio lighting portrait photography which enhances the appeal of the subject to appear like a celebrity. The dual rear cameras also offer AI scene detection and video editing. In DxOMark mobile photography platform, the Mi 8 has salvaged highest score of 105 for photo shooting and its overall DxOMark score is 99.

You can now get the Xiaomi Mi 8 for just $579.99 from Gearbest (only 100 pcs)

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Survey Reveals A Growing Demand for More Customizable Smartphones

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 14, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Protolabs has shown that there is an increasing demand for customizable products among customers and that this trend isn’t going to slow down soon. This is coming at a time OEMs seem to virtually copy the design of the competitor such that is getting increasingly difficult to differentiate the various OEMs’ products.

The customization being referred to in this study seems not to be restricted to the design alone but on the software aspect as well. According to the survey findings, consumers are willing to pay more money to customize their devices. About 86% of the respondents think customization has some appeal while 62% say they won’t mind shelling a couple more quid to customize their device.

Further, the survey reveals that more than half of millennials wish they could upgrade their devices more frequently. But the people surveyed disclosed they would prefer the products arriving within three days which suggest they may not be patient enough to wait for the painstaking effort customization would require. At present, we see some customized designs such as the Moto Mods for Motorola Moto Z models. Huawei also created some customization on the latest P20 models with its unique colour options. That is as much as we can get on the hardware aspect. Software customizations are also happening but mostly through third-party apps created to meet specific needs of users. Since what each user look forward to having on their smartphones in terms of the designs and software differs, it may be absolutely impossible for OEMs to chase after customized models according to each individual’s need. The profit is in the mass production and sales of these phones.

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Samsung To Begin LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 Storage Mass Production This Year

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 14, 2018

If you are a Samsung fan, you may want to skip this year’s flagships. It appears next year’s flagships will be packing some serious power and speed, starting with the Galaxy S10.

According to @UniverseIce, Samsung will begin mass production of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 NAND in the second half of this year. These two components may first appear in the Galaxy S10.

Samsung will mass-produce LPDDR5 and UFS3.0 chips in the second half of the year, and I look forward to the Galaxy S10.

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) June 14, 2018

UFS 3.0 is said to have twice the bandwidth of UFS 2.1 with speeds of up to 23.2Gbps (single lane = 11.6Gbps). It also consumes less power and has an extended temperature range for use in the automotive industries. For LPDDR5, we should expect a 10% increase in performance and a 15% increase in energy efficiency.

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Huawei MediaPad C5 is an Upcoming 8-inch Budget Tablet Fueled by Snapdragon 435

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 14, 2018

Earlier this week, Huawei released 8.4-inch and 10.8-inch MediaPad M5 models in the U.S. And now, the Chinese manufacturer seems to be working on another tablet named MediaPad C5. The limited specs of the slate that have surfaced so far reveals that it will be a low-budget tablet. The codenamed of this tablet is Monet.

Through the certification of the device by China’s Ministry of Information and Industry Technology, it has been known that the model number of the device MON-AL19. The UAProf of the device has revealed that its display supports 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and it is equipped with Bluetooth 4.2.

According to Dutch site Mobielkopen, the Wi-Fi only edition of the MediaPad C5 has a model number of MON-W19 whereas Wi-Fi + LTE models variant has a model number of MON-A19. The Snapdragon 435 that features a 1.4 GHz octa-core processor will be present under the hood of both models.

The MediaPad C5 will be coming with Android 7.0 preinstalled. It is speculated that since the tablet may launch after a few months, it may arrive preloaded with Android 8.0 Oreo. There is no information available on the other specs of the tablet. The MediaPad C5 is expected to replace the MediaPad M5 Lite that was launched in 2017.

Huawei is unlikely to hold an exclusive launch event for the MediaPad C5. Hence, the company may opt to unveil along with some other products at the IFA 2018 tech event in Berlin, Germany that will take place between Aug. 31 and Sept. 5.

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HOMTOM to Enter India Soon with Five Smartphones Starting at Rs. 8,000 (~$119)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 14, 2018

HomTom, a smartphone manufacturer from China has confirmed to the media that it will be soon selling its smartphones in India. The company will focus on mid-range segment in the country. It has revealed that it will begin by selling five smartphones with a starting price of Rs. 8,000 (~$119).

HOMTOM is known for making waterproof and low-end smartphones. Since its establishment in 2013 in China, the company has expanded to more than 200 countries in South Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America and South America, claimed HOMTOM CEO Gary Zhang. However, he neither commented on the names of the HOMTOM phones that will be made available in India, nor reveal any details on the launch timings.

The company has been offering ODM services to various smartphone firms. As an R&D company, it holds over 100 patents across the globe. Since India is the next big market after China for smartphones, the company is aiming to enter the country to compete with other brands in the mid-range segment, added Zhang. HOMTOM will be manufacturing its devices in India to endorse the “Make in India” program.

Huawei Says It Has Sold 6 million Units of The P20 Series

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 14, 2018

Huawei has been crushing its sales targets for a few years now and it appears this year will be no different. The Chinese manufacturer has revealed that it has sold 6 million units of its P20 series smartphones.

According to Huawei, that figure is an increase of 81% compared to that of the P10 series. The P20 series includes the P20 Lite, the P20, and the triple camera P20 Pro.

We believe the figure would probably be higher if the deal with AT&T didn’t fall apart at the last minute.

Kevin Ho who is the president of Huawei’s Handsets Product Line is quoted as saying “The incredible reception and sales performance of the Huawei P20 Series demonstrate that we understand our markets, and show our commitment to innovation and R&D”.

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Lenovo Z5 Sold Out Within 5 Minutes Yet Again!

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 14, 2018

The teasers that were released before the arrival of Lenovo Z5 had suggested that it would be debuting as innovative flagship phone, but the device was unveiled a mid-range phone powered by Snapdragon 636. Nevertheless, the 1,299 Yuan (~$203) priced Lenovo Z5 smartphone was sold out in few minutes in first sale that was held on June 12 on JD.com. The second sale of the smartphone was carried earlier today at 10 AM. Like the first sales, the Lenovo Z5 was sold in less than 5 minutes.

The Lenovo Z5 is packed with a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display that produces 2246 x 1080 pixels resolution. The SD635 chipset powers the phone along with 6 GB of RAM. The base model of the Z5 features 64 GB of storage whereas the higher model has 128 GB of native storage. The device receives power from 3,300mAh battery.

The Z5 is running on Android 8.1 Oreo that is customized with ZUI 4.0. It features a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel that is placed inside the notch. The vertical dual camera setup that resides on the back of phone includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel secondary sensor. The glass rear of the phone has a fingerprint scanner.

The third sale of the Lenovo Z5 will be carried on JD.com tomorrow at 10 AM. The 64 GB and 128 GB models of the smartphone are respectively priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$203) and 1,799 Yuan ($281). Schumann Black, XLR Blue and Aurora are the color variants of the Lenovo Z5. The last one is a gradient color that offers a mix of purple and green.

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 with Revamped Design Pegged to Debut in Mid-2019

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 14, 2018

Microsoft is reportedly working on Surface Pro 6 tablet. Fresh information that has surfaced today reveals that it is codenamed as Carmel and it is likely to go official by mid-2019. It is speculated that the device will be arriving with a revamped design.

The Surface Pro 6 is speculated to feature the latest Intel processors and it is also expected come equipped with USB-C as the company has already made the port available on the Surface Book 2 that was launched last year. However, some industry experts are of the view that the Redmond-based company will retain the proprietary Surface Connector on the next-generation Surface Pro tablet.

Rumors are rife that the company will be also launching two low-priced Surface tablets that will arrive to rival with sixth generation Apple iPad that is priced at $329. These tablets are likely to debut in summer this year. Latest information reveals that the two forthcoming cheaply priced Surface tablets are codenamed as Lex and Libra.

It is speculated that the competitor device by Microsoft may cost around $400. The low-cost Surface tablets are likely to arrive with 10-inch screens, Intel processors, USB-C and battery that can last for up to 9.5 hours. The smaller tablets are expected to weigh 20 percent less than the fifth-generation Surface Pro.

In 2012, Apple had tried to challenge Apple by launching Surface RT slates driven by Windows RT OS and Nvidia chip. The Surface RT devices were met with lukewarm response and since it shifted it focused on launching Intel powered Surface Pro devices that run on Windows 10 Pro. It seems that Microsoft will make a second attempt this year to rival Apple in low-priced tablet segment.

Before announcing the low-priced Surface tablets as well as 2019 Surface Pro, Microsoft is also rumored to launch a refreshed version of its fifth-generation Surface Pro. It is tipped to feature the eighth-generation Intel processor and are likely to be announced this fall.

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Xiaomi’s Black Shark Gaming Phone Gets A New Color Option: Royal Sky Blue

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Joel Joseph

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Jun 14, 2018

Xiaomi backed Black Shark is adding a new color option for its recently released gaming smartphone: Royal Sky Blue. The phone was initially announced in just two colors, Polar Night & Sky Gray. These were pretty standard colors but the new sky blue shade will add a splash of color to the phone. The new color option will be available to purchase on June 15 at 10:00AM at 3499 Yuan ($547).

The Black Shark Gaming Phone is made for gamers with Snapdragon 845 inside and liquid cooling to ensure you can squeeze out the most performance from its hardware. There’s a dedicated SHARK button too which is a special high-performance mode for hardcore gaming.

The phone comes with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD 2160 x 1080 display and has a 4000mAh non-removable battery. There’s a 12+20MP camera at the back and a single 20MP front-facing camera up front. Because of the liquid cooling system inside, the phone is thick, measuring 9.3mm according to specs sheet but 9.55 according to reviewers. The Black Shark Gaming phone runs on a customized version of Android called JOY UI and not MIUI found on other Xiaomi phones.

This color is available only in the 8+128GB edition. You can check out the phone from here.

Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Wristband For Just $34.79 On Banggood [Discount Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 14, 2018

If you’re a fitness-conscious buyer looking to get your hands on a pocket-friendly Smart Wristband without compromising on performance and quality, you’ve come to the right place. Banggood is giving a 33% off on the original Xiaomi Mi Band 3, which was unveiled at a noteworthy event in China last month.

The Mi Band 3 is a feature-laden smart wristband which boasts a bigger 0.78 inch OLED touchscreen than its well-received predecessor. The coveted device boasts a broad range of other awe-inspiring specs and features that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet.

While the Mi Band 3 would normally set you back $59.99 on Banggood, the site is giving consumers who are on a tight budget, an opportunity to buy it at a slashed price of just $39.99. This discount will be valid for the black color version of the device.

But if that doesn’t impress you much, we’ll show how you can get an additional discount without breaking much of a sweat. All you need to do in order to save more money is to apply discount coupon ‘3bmiidn‘ at the time of checking out.

You can save an extra $5.20 simply by using the aforesaid coupon code. In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to only $34.79 with the help of this coupon code, which is likely to expire soon.

The Xioami Mi Band 3 is quite a bargain at $34.79, given that it comes with a 5ATM water resistant rating that allows it to withstand pressures equivalent to a depth of 50 meters. Moreover, you can brighten the screen simply by raising your hand. On top of that, you don’t even have to tap the screen to see real-time stats such as sports data, time and heart rate.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification and take advantage of the promo before it ends. Note that the coupon code is also likely to lapse shortly.

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