[Updated] OPPO Find X Is Official: Curved Display, Slide-Out Cameras, 3D Face Unlock & A Lamborghini Edition With SuperVOOC Charge!

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Jun 19, 2018

UPDATE: The OPPO Find X has been officially unveiled. The launch revealed new and important details such as pricing and availability, a special edition model, and OPPO’s new fast-charging technology called SuperVOOC Charge. We have added these new details to the article, We advise you read from the beginning again.

The OPPO Find X launch event is still hours away but The Verge has let the cat out of the bag early. So rather than wait till the official launch which is about 8 hours away…….

OPPO Find X Design

The Find series took a break after 2014 but now it is back with a new design, flagship specs, and a few tricks. The Find X has a 6.4-inch screen which is a big jump when compared to the 5.5-inch screen of the Find 7 and Find 7a, but with practically no bezels, there isn’t a huge difference in the size of both phones.

The screen of the OPPO Find X stretches to the top and therefore obliterates the bezel where the front camera, sensor, and earpiece usually reside. There is still a small slit for the earpiece above the display but OPPO has come up with a trick, albeit a familiar one, to hide the sensors and front camera.

Unlike the Vivo NEX that has a pop-out front-facing camera, the Find X itself has a large automatic sliding mechanism the width of the phone. When this part of the phone slides out, it not only reveals the front camera and 3D face scanning sensors for unlocking the phone, it also reveals the dual rear cameras and LED flash. OPPO has termed it “Stealth 3D cameras”. It is similar to what Doogee demoed with the Mix 4 prototype but with a slightly different take.

OPPO says the slide-out mechanism pops out in just 0.5 seconds. It is pretty fast according to The Verge and even if it isn’t for you, you will have to get used to it if you want to unlock your phone. That is because the Find X doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner. There is not one under the screen, on the side, or at the back. So it is either 3D Face Unlock or O-Face as OPPO calls it or pin/pattern/password.

OPPO Find X Specs

The OPPO Find X has a 6.4-inch curved 1080p OLED display with a 93.8% screen to body ratio. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage.

It has a 25MP camera for selfies with multiple 3D portrait lighting features and OPPO’s own take on the iPhone X’ emojis which it calls Omoji. There is a 16MP + 20MP dual camera combo on the rear with OIS and AI features such as scene recognition.

Launch the camera app (or any app that needs to use a camera) and the slide out mechanism brings up the cameras for you. It will also automatically retract when you exit the app. If you are wondering about how durable the sliding mechanism is, OPPO says it will last up to 5 years without any issues.

Like it is mentioned above, the OPPO Find X doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner but it has O-Face (3D face unlock) which OPPO says has a failure rate of 1/1,000,000 compared to that of a fingerprint scanner which is 1/50,000. O-Face is secure enough for payment and therefore supports Alipay.

The phone has a dual SIM slot which is at the bottom beside the USB-C port. It has global LTE support which means it will work in any country. There is no audio jack which shouldn’t be a surprise anymore. Battery capacity is 3,730mAh with OPPO’s VOOC fast charging. The Find X runs Android 8.1 Oreo with Color OS 5.1 on top. OPPO says the phone will get support for Android P beta.

OPPO Find X Automobili Lamborghini Edition

Just as Huawei announced the Mate RS Porsche Design, OPPO has decided to partner with Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini, for a special edition Oppo Find X.

The OPPO Find X Automobili Lamborghini Edition has a textured design under the rear glass that makes it appear like carbon fiber. It also has an engraved Lamborghini logo at the bottom.

OPPO hasn’t stopped at just upping the physical appearance. The Find X Lamborghini Edition is the first OPPO phone to come with SuperVOOC fast charge. SuperVOOC fast charge has a 50W power rating (10V/5A), allowing you to charge the phone’s 3400mAh battery from zero to 100% in just 35 minutes!

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The phone also comes in a special packaging with custom accessories with design inspiration from some of Lamborghini’s cars. OPPO says this is the beginning of their partnership with Lamborghini, so expect future OPPO-Lamborghini phones.

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MIUI 10 Public Beta (China ROM) Now Available For 10 Devices

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 19, 2018

If you own any of the following devices, you can now install a public beta version of MIUI 10 (China Developer ROM) on your phone.

The devices are the Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Mi 6, Mi MIX 2S, Mi MIX 2, Mi MIX, Mi Note 2, Redmi S2 and Redmi Note 5. The Mi 6X should be among but the update has been pulled down due to an unresolved issue with the camera. Once it is fixed, it will be made available.

MIUI 10 China Developer ROM 8.6.1x brings a number of new features including a new navigation experience for full-screen phones, redesigned recent apps screen, an AI assistant and more.

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Alleged Sony Xperia XZ3 GFXBench Listing Appears with Android 9, QHD+ Display and More

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 19, 2018

Recent reports have suggested that Sony would be debuting the Xperia XZ3 flagship phone at the IFA 2018 tech trade show that is scheduled to take place between Aug. 31 and Sept. 5 in Berlin, Germany. It is expected to borrow the dual camera setup and front-facing camera from the Xperia XZ2 Premium smartphone that was unveiled recently. Today, a new Sony phone with a model number of H8416 has appeared on GFXBench. Since it features flagship specs, it is being speculated that it could be the forthcoming Xperia XZ3 phone.

According to the GFXBench listing, the Sony H8416 features a 5.9-inch display that supports Quad HD+ resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels. This suggests that the display offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. It seems to be the first ever from the Japanese firm to support QHD+ resolution on an 18:9 aspect ratio screen.

The Snapdragon 845 SoC is present under the hood of the H8416 phone. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and the device includes an inbuilt storage of 128 GB.

For shooting selfies, it has a 13-megapixel front camera. GFXBench usually lists information of the main sensor of a smartphone even if it features a dual camera setup. The benchmarking site has revealed that the main sensor of the smartphone is of 19-megapixel. Since the Xperia XZ3 is expected to borrow the dual camera setup from Xperia XZ2 Premium, it may inherit the 19-megapixel + 12-megapixel Motion Eye dual camera system. It is loaded with Android 9.0.

It is recommended to take this report with a pinch of salt since there is no direct link available for the GFXBench listing of Sony H8416. Moreover, it is not too difficult to fake a GFXBench listing.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 3’s First Update Brings Phone Mute Feature

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 19, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 was unveiled on May 31 to replace the Mi Band 2 fitness tracker from last year. The Chinese manufacturer has now rolled out the very first software update for Mi Band 3 users. The new update brings the handy feature pf phone mute that allows Mi Band 3 users to remotely mute a paired smartphone.

Phone mute can be helpful in scenarios when Mi Band 3 users may want to mute a smartphone that is physically inaccessible. For example, a student can use the new feature on Mi Band 3 to mute his smartphone that is kept in a bag in an exam hall. Currently, the update is only available for the Android users. The company is yet to confirm on the arrival of iOS version of the update.

The Mi Band 3 is now available for buying in the home country of China with a price tag of 169 Yuan ($26). In September, Xiaomi will be selling the NFC edition of the fitness tracker with a pricing of 199 Yuan ($30).

The Mi Band 2’s successor model has an OLED display of 0.78 inches. The touchscreen gestures available on it allow users to access features through swiping actions. Apart from showing messages and call view/reject feature, the fitness band is equipped with numerous health-centric features such as heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, calorie counter, sedentary reminder and more.

The Mi Band 3 is equipped with a redesigned strap to ensure that the capsule device remains intact. It is an IP67 rated dustproof and water-resistant device. It includes a 110mAh battery that can last for up to 20 days on a single charge. The device can be availed in colors like Black, Red and Blue.

Have you purchased the new Mi Band 3 fitness tracker? Did you receive the latest phone mute update? Let us know your experience by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi Mi 8, OnePlus 5T & More Gain ARCore Support

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 19, 2018

ARCore is Google’s Augmented Reality platform just the way ARKit is Apple’s AR platform. In the last few months, more devices other than Google’s Pixel phones have been added to the list of supported devices. The recent additions include the Xiaomi Mi 8, OnePlus 5T, and Honor 10.

Google released a new version of the ARCore app and a teardown of the APK lists a number of new devices which includes the above-mentioned devices.

Google hasn’t updated the official list of supported devices yet, but if you own any of the phones mentioned below, you can confirm by downloading the ARCore app and an ARCore based app like Just a Line.

The new devices are:

BQ Aquaris X2
Honor 10
LG Q6
Nokia 6 (first gen)
Nokia 7 Plus
OnePlus 5T
Sony Xperia XZ, Xperia XZs, Xperia XZ2 Compact, Xperia XZ2 Premium
Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition

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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium’s Stunning Camera Samples & Leaked Chrome Gold Edition Revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 19, 2018

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium smartphone that was introduced in April is now available on pre-orders in some markets and in few markets, it has been just made available for buying. The major highlights of the Xperia XZ Premium is its 5.8-inch 4K HDR display and Motion Eye dual camera setup. The camera samples of the smartphone have popped up a Chinese site to reveal its photography prowess. Moreover, another leak has revealed that the Xperia XZ2 Premium could be soon arriving in a new color option of Chrome Gold.

The camera samples that are shown below are reportedly shot using a pre-production unit of the Xperia XZ2 Premium. Hence, it is likely that the retail units may deliver a bit different photography results.

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Xperia XZ2 Premium’s 19-megapixel + 12-megapixel Motion Eye dual camera setup is designed to capture detailed and bright images along with impressive color reproduction in dim light condition and this is quite evident in the low-light camera samples shown above. The XZ2 Premium can shoot 4K HDR videos as well as it can shoot slow-motion videos of 1080p quality at 960fps. The camera samples that regardless of the light conditions, the XZ2 Premium can shoot stunning photos.

In related news, a leaked image of the golden version of the Xperia XZ2 Premium has surfaced online. At the launch event, the Japanese tech giant had confirmed that the handset would be arriving in color editions like Chrome Black and Chrome Silver.

The newly spotted color variant could be officially known as Chrome Gold. The pre-orders of the XZ2 Premium is slated to begin in China on July 2. It is speculated that he Chrome Gold Xperia XZ2 Premium could be designed for the Chinese market.

The authenticity of the leaked image is questionable. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on its existence.

The Xperia XZ2 Premium features Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 3,450mAh battery. It has a selfie camera of 13-megapixel. It is preinstalled with the latest Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones Go Out Of Stock In India Within Seconds

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Jeet

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Jun 19, 2018

Today, OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones went on sale in India for the first time. The earphones, priced at Rs. 3,990 (approximately $59), went on sale through Amazon India and OnePlus Online Store at 12:00 PM.

However, it seems that the sale lasted for a few seconds only as the website started showing ‘Out of Stock’ message when users tried purchasing the earphones at around 12:00 PM. However, the company has not yet revealed how many units were put on sale.

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones were announced in India last week but were originally launched in May along with the company’s flagship smartphone OnePlus 6. The Bullets Wireless earphones are an upgrade to the OnePlus Bullets V2 earphones.

It features a 9.2mm drivers and includes the company’s Energy Tube, composed of a non-metallic mineral and silica gel which helps in reducing frequency distraction and enables noise cancellation to some extent. It has a weather-resistant design to protect it from rain showers but OnePlus has not specified the IP certification.

The earphones come with support for Bluetooth 4.1 as well as Qualcomm aptX. It also comes with magnetic switches that pause the music when the earbuds are clipped together and resumes the music when unsnapping the earbuds.

Similarly, when disconnected from the handset after five minutes of inactivity, the earphones will turn off automatically to save the battery life. With long-pressing the Play button, it triggers Google Assistant, enabling users to interact with the phone through voice commands.

Interestingly, OnePlus has also equipped the Bullets Wireless earphones with fast charging technology, which according to the company, can provide five hours of continuous audio playback with just 10 minutes of charging.

The fast charging technology works with every kind of USB Type-C cable and there’s need for a specific charger for this to work. OnePlus has also said that it will add a new feature which will allow answering calls by unclipping the earbuds in the future.

Xiaomi To Postpone Its CDR Offering In Mainland Until After Hong Kong IPO

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Jeet

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Jun 19, 2018

Xiaomi, China-based smartphone and tech products manufacturer, has announced that it will postpone its application for a mainland share offering until after it completes a separate listing in Hong Kong.

The company, which is expected to raise about $10 billion in Hong Kong and mainland offerings, said it would apply to China’s securities regulator to postpone a review of its China depositary receipts (CDR) offering application.

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Earlier this month, Chinese media reported that Xiaomi had filed an application to issue a CDR with the China Securities Regulatory Commission. The implementation of CDR allows domestic investors to hold shares of overseas-listed companies. Xiaomi was expected to be the first company to benefit from the mechanism, which underlines a dual listing of the firm both in Hong Kong and mainland China.

China Securities Regulatory Commission said in a separate statement that it would suspend the review of Xiaomi’s CDR application, but it did not give any further details. However, it could be related to the commission’s lengthy feedback in the form of 84 classified questions related to Xiaomi’s licenses on online business, ecosystem companies, risk disclosure, shareholding structure, R&D, etc.

According to the sources aware of the development, the decision to postpone the CDR tranche of its deal was taken in the early hours of Tuesday. One source says that the main reason for the postponement was that it appeared CDR rules would not be finalized by the end of June as expected.

While the company is postponing the CDR offering in the mainland, sources say that this would not affect the Hong Kong listing. Xiaomi has not yet said when it would restart its CDR application process or why it was postponing the mainland offering.

China has some rigid specifications for companies that want to issue CDRs on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, including market value, operating income, etc. According to the report, the Chinese firm is valued by its IPO sponsors between $65 billion and $86 billion.

This decision of Xiaomi to pull CDR offering in mainland until after Hong Kong IPO is a big blow for Beijing which is trying to lure tech giants back home. Xiaomi was expected to be the trail-blazer of CDRs, designed to lure domestic technology firms to sell shares at home and give mainland investors access to the country’s leading tech firms.

Galaxy Note 9 Design Could be Same as Note 8, Reveals Leaked Screen Panel Image

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 19, 2018

The rumor mill is now actively revealing information on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 flagship phone. It goes without saying the manufacturer will be launching the Note 9 with improved specs over the Galaxy Note 8 phone from last year. As far as the appearance of the Note 9 is concerned, a recent report has revealed that Samsung won’t be introducing any major change in its design. A new image of the screen panel of the Galaxy Note 9 that has been shared by reliable tipster @IceUniverse revealed that its front design will be almost identical to the Note 8.

The leaked image reveals that the cutouts for the sensors, earpiece and front-facing camera on the upper bezel of Note 9 is similar to the cutouts found on the front panel of the Note 8. The bottom bezel of the Note 9 appears to be a bit thinner than the predecessor model.

Rumors have it that the Galaxy Note 9 will be equipped with a Super AMOLED display of 6.38 inches. The Infinity Display of the Note 9 will allow it deliver QHD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. Samsung has reportedly reduced the thickness of the display glass by 0.5mm to ensure that the smartphone offers better grip.

The Exynos 9810 chipset by Samsung is expected to power the Note 9. Some regions like the U.S. and China are expected to get the Snapdragon 845 variant of the smartphone. The Note 9 is likely to feature 6 GB of RAM. It is pegged to come in storage choices such as 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. A new leak has revealed that select markets may get the 512 GB edition of the Note 9.

The dual camera of the Galaxy Note 9 is expected to carry support for variable aperture like the Galaxy S9+. The phablet may receive power from a massive battery of 4,000mAh capacity.

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Check Out The 618 Lightning Flash Sale On GearBest; New Deals Are Coming Soon!

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 19, 2018

At GearBest, ‘Saving is Believing.’ Bearing this motto in mind, the popular Chinese online store recently kicked off its 618 Carnival promotion wherein everything is on sale.

618 Lightning Flash Sale

The promotion sale has been split into 2 sub-categories including products that are currently up for grabs at discounted prices, and items that will soon be available at considerably lowered prices.

Let’s check out some of the items that you can buy without wasting any time. First off, you can go for the UMIDIGI Z2 phablet which is currently available at a lowered price of just $249.99.

While the Z2 would normally set you back $319 on GearBest, the site is offering a noteworthy 22% off on the device’s retail price. With just 54 pieces left for the Flash Sale price, the promo is on the verge of wrapping up.

Other items that you can buy straightaway without breaking the bank include ZEACAVA Fashion Summer Men Odourless Breathable Beach, JUMPER EZbook X4 Notebook, KZ ZS10 HiFi Hybrid Earphone, Xiaomi ROIDMI Wireless Strong Suction Vacuum Cleaner and lots more.

Under the Coming Soon section, GearBest will be doling out big discounts on a broad range of items such as Oclean One Rechargeable Sonic Electrical Toothbrush, Xiaomi Youpin VH Portable Handhold Fan, ZANMAX R1 Smart Self Balancing Scooter Racing Hoverboard, and LED Display Water Shower Thermometer.

The recently launched OnePlus 6 will be up for grabs at a slashed price of just $559.99, which is a significant 10% reduction in the phablet’s original asking price of $622.05. If you’re interested in grabbing the deal and checking out rest of the products, head straight to this link.

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Huawei’s Upcoming Flagship May Offer Highest Screen Space with New Display Design, Reveals New Patent Filing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 19, 2018

In the previous week, a South Korean publication had reported that Huawei is a developing a smartphone with a 6.9-inch OLED display. It was also reported that Samsung Display will begin the full-fledged production of the massive sized OLED panels by the end of Q3 and it may be seen on a Huawei phone arriving in Q4 this year or Q1 2019. Hence, it was speculated that the 6.9-inch OLED screen Huawei phone could be the forthcoming Mate 20 Pro. A recently approved patent filing has revealed the marvelous display design that Huawei may employ on its upcoming flagship phone.

On Feb. 5, Huawei had applied for a patent with a title of “Mobile Communications Device” with United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The patent that was recently approved on June 7 belongs to a full screen design smartphone with a rectangular housing.

The patent description states it is difficult to design a smartphone with extremely slim bezels using the current frame technology. Hence, Huawei engineers have decided to employ an alternate method which makes use of metal strips instead of the regular frame.

The metal strips are glued to housing of the device by using double-sided adhesive tape or glue. It is done in such a professional manner that it makes the device waterproof, dustproof and anti-static. The touchscreen that has recessed portions on the top and bottom is placed in the housing as seen in the above image. The resultant smartphone has non-existent sides bezels and very slim bezels at the top and bottom.

The patent documents also state that there is an operating button which can be seen in the above illustrations. The patented technology can be not only used on a smartphone but also on a tablet. A smartphone feature such a design will allow it to sport a bigger display with a higher screen space inside a body that could be similar to the Vivo NEX in dimensions.

So, could this design be made available on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro that is expected to feature a 6.9-inch OLED screen? There is a possibility that the Chinese manufacturer may make it available on a more premium phone which could be the next Porsche Design Huawei phone.

What do you think about Huawei’s new patent? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones To Go On Sale In India Today For The First Time

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Jeet

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Jun 19, 2018

Last week, OnePlus announced its new OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones in the Indian market, which was originally announced in May this year along with the company’s flagship smartphone OnePlus 6.

Today, the earphones will go on sale in India through online marketplace Amazon India as well through company’s own online store. The sale for the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones will begin at 12:00 PM. The earphones are priced at Rs. 3,999, which roughly converts to $59.

The earphones are an upgrade to the OnePlus Bullets V2, which features a 9.2mm drivers and include the company’s Energy Tube, composed of a non-metallic mineral and silica gel which helps in reducing frequency distraction and enables noise cancellation to some extent.

The company says that the earphones have a weather-resistant design that can protect it from rain showers. However, the China-based company has not yet specified any IP certification for the build. It comes with support for Bluetooth 4.1 as well as Qualcomm aptX.

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones come with magnetic switches that pause the music when the earbuds are clipped together. Users can also resume the music when unsnapping the earbuds. Similarly, when disconnected from the handset after five minutes of inactivity, the earphones will turn off automatically to save the battery life.

Further, it is also possible to call Google Assistant with a long-press on the Play button. Thanks to this Google Assistant support, users will now able to interact with the phone through voice commands without taking it out from the pocket.

Interestingly, OnePlus has also equipped the Bullets Wireless earphones with fast charging technology, which according to the company, can provide five hours of continuous audio playback with just 10 minutes of charging.

The fast charging technology works with every kind of USB Type-C cable and there’s need for a specific charger for this to work. OnePlus has also said that it will add a new feature which will allow answering calls by unclipping the earbuds in the future.

Check Out The Kick Off Sale Promotion On GearBest; Get Mega Discounts And Lots More!

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 19, 2018

Although the first week of the World Cup 2018 has already been deemed the best by soccer fans, there’s still a lot to anticipate. Bearing the elation surrounding this year’s FIFA World Cup in mind, GearBest has unveiled its ‘Kick Off Sale’ promotion.

The aforesaid promo encompasses a slew of top categories and dols out mega discounts, much to the delight of cost-conscious shoppers. The products bearing discounted price tags have been split into multiple categories in a bid to simplify the search process.

Penalty Shootout Deals

This category is brimming with all sorts of electronic items that you can get your hands on without burning a hole in your pocket. For instance, you can buy the UMIDIGI Z2 phablet at a lowered price of just $249.99.

This is a 22% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $319. On the downside, there were only 60 pieces left for the Flash Sale price at the time of writing and the promo is on the verge of wrapping up.

World Cup 24/7

This section has been divided into multiple sub-categories including Mobile Phone, Tablets, Consumer & Electronics, and Computer Components. Keeping in line with this, you can buy the well-received Teclast Tbook 10 S tablet PC for a lowered price of just $169.99, under the tablet section.

As part of it’s recently kicked off promo, GearBest is offering a 17% off on the device’s original selling price of $206.02. Regrettably, there were only 33 pieces remaining for the Flash Sale price. The promo is slated to end in 6 days.

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Just like the above-mentioned category, this segment has been divided into 3 sub-categories that include TV Boxes, Projectors, and Audio Speakers. You can get a 24% off on the original XGIMI H1 DLP projector, which would normally set you back $1018.31.

Thanks to the GearBest promo, the projector can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $768.99. The popular Chinese online store is giving 24% discount on the XGIMI H1 DLP projector’s retail price for a limited period of time.

You can find high-end action cameras, RC drones, and outdoor tools at a considerably lowered price, under the Pure Sport Spirit category. Likewise, you can buy all sorts of home and garden, cool toys, electrical and tools under the Winning At Home section.

Soccer fans are in a treat. GearBest is offering big discounts on a broad range of World Cup accessories including apparel, shoes, and bags under the Championship Styles category. This segment even features health and beauty products that you can buy at a heavily discounted price.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promotion sale will be ending soon. Keeping that in mind, you can check out rest of the product by following this link.

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OPPO Find X Pricing Tipped; Seems to be Good Rival for Vivo NEX

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 19, 2018

The OPPO Find X smartphone will be debuting today through an unveiled event in Paris, France. TENAA and other sources have revealed the entire specifications of the Find X phone. However, there are mixed rumors regarding the design of the phone on whether it will be featuring a notched screen or an amazing notch-less screen like the Vivo NEX. Moreover, it is expected to be packed with some advanced features 3D facial recognition, in-display fingerprint scanner, 5x loseless zoom and Super VOOC fast charging which suggests that it could be the most expensive OPPO smartphone. A leaked sheet containing the pricing of different smartphones from China have surfaced today. It also contains the pricing of the Find X smartphone.

The below image reveals that the Find X has a pricing of 4,500 Yuan. However, there is no mentioning of the RAM and storage of the Find X model that will be carrying that price tag.

The Vivo NEX and NEX S that respectively feature 128 GB and 256 GB storage along with 8 GB of RAM are also present in the list. These models are respectively priced at 4,498 Yuan and 4,998 Yuan

Like the Vivo NEX, the OPPO Find X will be fueled by Snapdragon 845 and 8 GB of RAM. Leaked information has revealed that OPPO Find X may hit the market in 128 GB and 256 GB storage models. So, it seems that the 4,500 Yuan pricing may belong to the 128 GB variant of the phone. Some rumors have even claimed that the Find X would be also arriving in a 512 GB storage model.

OPPO Find X is expected to arrive with a 6.4-inch display that will offer a marvelous screen-to-body ratio of 93.8 percent. It may deliver 2K resolution of 2360 x 1080 pixels. For photography, it is likely to feature 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup and a 25-megapixel frontal snapper. It could be driven by a 3,730mAh battery.

The Find X will be unleashed through a launch event in The Louvre, Paris at 8:45 PM (GMT+2).

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Full Specifications Leaked Through TENAA Listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 19, 2018

Xiaomi was expected to debut the Mi Max 3 in the month of May as it had launched the Mi Max 2 in May 2017. The Chinese manufacturer has delayed the arrival of Mi Max 3 as it has confirmed that it will be unveiled in July. Xiaomi phones with model numbers M1804E4C, M1804E4T and M1804E4A have been certified by TENAA authority in China. The TENAA listings do not have images of the phone. However, they do no contain the entire specifications of the phone. The specs of the aforementioned Xiaomi models that they all belong to the same Mi Max 3 smartphone.

The TENAA listings reveal that the Mi Max 3 measures 176.15 x 87.4 x 7.99mm. It is a bit hefty device as it weighs 221 grams. As the rumor mill had claimed, the handset features a huge 6.9-inch display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 18:9. The handset is fueled by an octa-core processor that clocks at 1.8 GHz processor which suggests that it could be driven by Snapdragon 636 SoC. However, the rumor mill is speculating that there could be a higher model featuring Snapdragon 710. The Mi Max 3 has a mammoth battery of 5,400mAh capacity.

The M1804E4C variant has an inbuilt storage of 64 GB storage and 4 GB of RAM. The M1804E4T and M1804E4A variants are expected to arrive in variants like 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. These models have a microSD card slot. The Mi Max 3 comes with Android 8.1 Oreo preinstalled. Probably, it may come preloaded with MIUI 10 ROM.

Rumors have surrounding the Mi Max 3 as well as it alleged firmware files have revealed that it will be arriving a with dual camera setup. Sadly, the TENAA listings do not confirm whether it will feature a dual camera system. The TENAA listings reveal that at least of the camera sensors lying on the back of the Mi Max 3 will be of 12-megapixel. Lastly, the M1804E4C has only 5-megapixel of front-facing camera while the other models are fitted with selfie shooters of 8-megapixel.

Hopefully, the TENAA listings will be soon updated with the images of the Mi Max 3 soon. What do you think about the above specs? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

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Gearbest Mid-Year Carnival is Here! Check out the BEST DEALS 2018!

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Linus

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Jun 18, 2018

Each year Gearbest has its mid-year carnival where you can get some great deals on smartphones and other gadgets. There are plenty of deals to check out but we wanted to show you guys a few of them. Check out the BEST DEALS 2018!

Umidigi is known for making phones that are inspired by the big brands. The Umidigi Z2 has a gradient color finish and it looks very similar to the Huawei P20 Pro. However, the phone has a much lower price tag than the flagships but it has killer specs.

The phone has the notch design, just like most the Android flagships in 2018. In addition, it is available in different colors but the Twilight is definitely the best-looking one. We have a glass on the back and front and a metal trim that goes all around the device.

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The Xiaomi ROIDMI Wireless Strong Suction Vacuum Cleaner is one of the most advanced vacuum cleaners you can buy for the price. It is now on a flash sale (26% OFF the retail price) and you can get it for just $329.99

The device has impressive specs like 18500pa wind pressure, 50 mins runtime, fast charging (2.5h), LED inductive lamp and smart features that can be controlled via the app.

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Xiaomi Youpin CIGA Automatic Mechanical Watch is not another smartwatch on the market, it’s an actual mechanical watch that is meant to look nice and classy.

The watch is a Reddot Design Winner of 2017 and it indeed looks great mainly due to its hollow-out design.

The Xiaomi mechanical watch comes in silver and black. Other key features include 1.22mm sapphire dial, stainless steel net band, and a stainless steel case. You can now get the watch for just $165.95 (42% OFF the retail price).

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Nubia Z17 Lite is a great budget option for the current flash sale price of just $169.99.

The phone has an all-metal design that houses a display with very thin bezels on the sides. In addition, the Nubia Z17 Lite sports great specs for the price: 5.5 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen, Snapdragon 653 CPU, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual cameras on the back (13MP + 13MP) and a powerful 16MP selfie shooter. We believe this is a fantastic value for the price of just $169.99.

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Samsung is Developing Its Own GPU For Use In Its Phones & Tablets

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 18, 2018

Last year, Apple made a big change to the GPU used in its chipset. Rather than a PowerVR GPU from Imagination Technologies, it used its own custom GPU and cut ties with its supplier. That singular act by Apple put Imagination out of business as Apple was its biggest client. Now, there is news Samsung is developing its own GPU too.

An exclusive report by Winfuture.de has revealed that Samsung has been recruiting talent from companies like Nvidia, Qualcomm, and AMD for new GPU teams at its Texas and California offices.

The new teams are said to be working on “flagship GPUs” which will first be used with Samsung’s low-range devices. Its more expensive flagships will continue to use ARM-based GPUs. The second-gen model of its GPU will be used in its high-end phones and even in self-driving vehicles and machine learning.

Samsung’s GPU will be built from the ground-up and won’t be based on ARM designs. Samsung will also develop the software and instruction set and a new platform that will take advantage of the GPU’s features. Production should not be an issue since Samsung already has that covered.

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Leaked Google Pixel 3XL Casing Reaffirms Single Rear Camera, Notch Design

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 18, 2018

A leaked render of the Google Pixel 3XL recently highlighted the presence of a notch design at the front similar to the iPhone X’s. The leak also shows the device will come with a single camera at the rear which is sort of a surprise as it deviates from the growing dual camera trend. Another leaked render has now emerged, reaffirming this new design.The leaked casing shows the rear camera will be located at the top left corner while there will be a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor at the middle. The renders also include that of the front and t is still similar to the earlier one, that is a notch design with the notch housing dual camera sensors.

It beats our imagination why Google would want to stick with a single rear camera sensor when the trend is dual sensors. We’d have expected a single sensor on the Pixel 3 and a dual camera setup on the Pixel 3XL. That could still happen, considering since one of the first renders of the Pixel 3 series pointed to the presence of dual rear shooters.

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Asus ROG Phone Said To Be The First Gaming Phone In India, Launch In September

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 18, 2018

After Razer Phone was announced last year, gaming phones started popping up like mushrooms. The latest one is the Asus ROG Phone and, at least on the paper, it is the most powerful smartphone ever released. It was recently unveiled at Computex 2018 but the company did not release any detail about its global availability, neither about its listing price. That is why everyone thought it is going to be an exclusive for Taiwan which is Asus‘ homeland. But now, fresh reports are suggesting that the device may head on the Indian market. In such case, Asus ROG Phone would be the first gaming phone to ever hit the Indian market.

Indeed, Razer Phone’s global launch did not include India, and neither the Chinese gaming phones Xiaomi Black Shark and ZTE’s Nubia Red Magic were launched in the peninsula. According to the source, the device will land in India in September and after the Indian launch, there are even chances that the handset will be made available to purchase in Europe. At the moment, we cannot guarantee you the reliability of the source, so take every info given with a pinch of salt.

Asus ROG Phone has a 6-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, the AMOLED technology and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. On the hardware side, it features an octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 512 GB of internal storage depending on the configuration. It has stereo speakers and a rear dual camera with 12 and 8 MP resolutions, as well as an 8 MP front camera and a monster battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. Asus ROG Phone is the first mobile phone with 3 USB Type-C ports which allow connecting accessories such as a joypad and an additional fan.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Global Launch Begins: The Flagships Lands In France and Russia

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 18, 2018

After the official announcement on May 31, Xiaomi Mi 8 has finally gone global. After launching in China, the flagship is finally available to purchase in two other countries: France and Russia. The news comes from a Super Moderator who has published a post on the Mi official forum. However, there is no trace of their listing on any of Russian and French online stores, at least not yet. This could mean that it is currently on sale through offline channels or local retailers. So, we do not even know at what price it has been made available.

Currently, the global launch news is yet to be confirmed by the company, as well as its price in the various countries. At the moment, we only know that Xiaomi Mi 8 will be available in Egypt, Spain, India, Italy, Russia, France, and Vietnam. Xiaomi Mi 8 has a 6.21-inch screen showing images at a Full HD+ resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. It has a notch and a 3D facial recognition system similar to Face ID for authentication. Its design is made of glass (back) and 7000-series aluminum (frame), but it is not waterproof. On the hardware side, it has an octa-core SoC: the top-end Snapdragon 845 by Qualcomm, running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz.

It is paired with 6 GB of RAM and 64, 128 or 256 GB of internal storage (three storage variants in total). Its camera department is composed of a dual rear camera with a 12 MP resolution and a 20 MP front camera. According to DxOMark, Xiaomi Mi 8 is in top 5 best camera phones ever with stunning photo performances. Its battery has a capacity of 3400 mAh and MIUI 10 is installed out of the box. Thanks to online street prices, it is already possible to find it for less than $600 in China.

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