Honor Announces The Honor Play: Its First Phone With GPU Turbo & 4D Gaming

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Jun 6, 2018

Through an unveil event in Beijing, China, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor introduced multiple devices such as Honor 9i mid-range phone and Honor Play flagship smartphone that is powered by Kirin 970 and the all new GPU Turbo technology. Readers can visit dedicated articles on Honor Play and GPU Turbo to know more about them. As far as the Honor 9i is concerned, it is yet another notched display phone from the company that is packed with some impressive specs. Also, it comes with an affordable pricing.

Honor 9i Specifications and Features

The Honor 9i features a metal frame flanked with front and rear 2.5D glass panels. The 12 layers of nano-coating on the rear side of the phone makes it possible to deliver a dazzling mirror-like effect. It measures 149.2 x 71.8 x 7.7 mm and it weighs around 152 grams. The handset can be availed in colors like Magic Night Black, Charm Sea Blue, Jade Green and Dream Purple.

The Honor 9i includes a 5.84-inch IPS LCD display that produces FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. Since it is mid-range phone, the Honor has included the Kirin 659 SoC inside it. It comes in storage variants like 64 GB and 128 GB and both of them feature 4 GB of RAM.

The frontside of the Honor 9i features 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 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup that is placed on the backside of the phone is equipped with features like dual-tone LED flash, PDAF, fast autofocus, scene detection and multi-frame image processing.

The Honor 9i is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo that is modified with Huawei’s EMUI 8.0 custom ROM. The other features of the smartphone include dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack. The handset receives power from 3,000mAh battery. The backside of the phone features a fingerprint scanner.

Honor 9i Pricing and Availability

The 64 GB and 128 GB editions of the Honor 9i are respectively priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$218) and 1,699 Yuan (~$265). The official sales of the phone will begin on June 7. At the time of writing this post, the official website had also listed the Honor 9i in a lower variant with 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. However, the listing is no longer available now. There is a possibility that the company may introduce this model after few months.

Lenovo’s 4TB of Lies: Lenovo Z5 Teasers Vs Reality

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 6, 2018

Lenovo took the wraps off the much-hyped “bezel-less” Lenovo Z5 yesterday and it left us all disappointed. The Z5 was nowhere near the device Lenovo has been teasing all this while. Lenovo began teasing the Z5 in May and the company’s Vice-President Chang Cheng was the source of virtually all the teasers we saw. Calling the device a vaporware is even a compliment at this present time because indeed the Z5 was announced but with a design that looks nothing like the ones which feature in the numerous teasers. We’ll expatiate on this claim of ours.

AI powered lies.#LenovoZ5 #Z5 pic.twitter.com/lMuiHRChVC

— Beebom (@beebomco) June 5, 2018

The renders and teasers of the Z5 promised us a bezel-less design and a screen ratio of up to 95% but in the end, the Z5 came with a notch. Yes, another one with the damn notch (apologies to those who find the notch attractive). Well, we’d have had no problem if they had hinted a notch design will be featured on the device but no, Mr Cheng instead painted and literally shared a con picture of a near bezel-less device with no sign of a notch up there. What about the 95% screen-to-body ratio? That too was a fluke. The Z5 was announced as having only a 90% screen ratio and that itself is doubtful. A Twitter user shared a picture of the Z5 showcased during the launch which is an official render and the device in real life. The size of the bezels is not the same. The bezels keep getting bigger on all sides for real. Check them out below.

Another aspect where Lenovo exhibited this deceit was teasing that the Z5 will come with 4TB of storage. This was right after Smartisan released the R1 packing a 1TB storage variant. While it remains a question begging for answer what we needed 4TB of storage for on a smartphone, we cannot ignore the fact that the Z5 was launched with no mention of a 4TB storage. Instead, what Lenovo launched was a 4TB Particle Cloud Storage device which will sell for almost the same price as the smartphone.

How can we forget the screaming teaser of the Z5 coming with a battery that can offer up to 45 days of standby time? Mr Cheng even teased further that the battery can offer up to 30 minutes of talk time at 0%. So you’d know, the device packs a miserable 3300mAh battery. We wonder the technological prowess at play that can get the juice to spew for up to 45days even when the phone is just on standby.

So you see, we didn’t get the ultimate device that would mark the rebirth of the ZUK brand, all we got was a pack of lies, 4TB of lies! That is not to say the Z5 was all a miss. The device comes with a 6.2-inch display with FHD+ resolution of 1080p resolution, dual 16-megapixel cameras, and it’s got 6GB of RAM with either 64GB or 128GB of storage. Despite all these, the device comes in at just 1299 Yuan ($202) for the base variant and 1799 Yuan ($281 for the higher version. These are amazing price tags considering the design and specs but we are still disappointed for the bunch of lies peddled about the device before its launch. We demand an apology, Lenovo!

Here’s Where You Can Buy The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Without Emptying Your Pocket!

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Jun 6, 2018

Sporting a 0.42-inch touch-sensitive OLED display, the Mi Band 3 swept tech buffs off their feet after hitting the store shelves last month. That’s hardly surprising given that Xiaomi’s newest fitness tracker boasts a broad range of jaw-dropping specs and features.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Mi Band 3 smart wristband without burning a hole in your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a list of online shops where you can buy the coveted wristband at a considerably lowered price.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 On Oppomart

The popular Chinese company is currently giving buyers who are on a tight budget, an opportunity to buy the Mi Band 3 smart wristband at a budget-friendly price of just $34.99. If you’re interested in saving a considerable amount of money on the well-received successor to the Mi Band 2, simply click here.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 On Banggood

The original version of the Mi Band 3 is currently up for preorder on Banggood bearing a price tag of $36.99. The Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is doling out 49 Banggood points as well.

You can save $4 on the coveted smart wristband’s original asking price simply by applying coupon code ‘mi3band’ at the time of checking out. This reduces your grand total to just $36.99. You can head straight to this link to use the coupon code before it expires.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 3 On AliExpress

You can buy the black color version of the original Xiaomi Mi Band 3 for $30.99 on AliExpress. The Zhejiang based online retail service will be shipping the smart wristband bracelet from China warehouse. Click here to buy it.

Alternatively, you can go for the 100% original version of the Xiaomi Mi Band 3, which the site is currently selling for $30.50. You can buy the black color version of the device by following this link.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 3 On GearBest

The recently launched Xiaomi branded fitness tracker is also available on GearBest. Since May 31st, the black tinted Mi Band 3 has been available on the site carrying a presale price tag of $34.99.

About 1026 buyers had already taken advantage of the presale price at the time of writing. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the presale price will only be valid until July 15th. You can visit this link to grab the deal.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 3 On GeekBuying

The standard and the NFC versions of the original Xiaomi Mi Band 3 sells for $99.99 and $ 75.99, respectively on GeekBuying. The site is giving buyers a chance to take advantage of the promo wherein the original version of the device is available at a reduced presale price of just $34.99.
Likewise, GeekBuying is handing out a considerable 21% discount on the original asking price of the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 NFC version. As a result, you can now buy it at a slashed price of just $34.99. You can click here to take advantage of the discounts.

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Nubia Z17 Mini is one of the best phones you can buy under $164 (Limited time)

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Linus

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Jun 6, 2018

Nubia is known for producing quality phones and the Z17 mini is a great example. It offers a premium design, great cameras and good specs for the price. At the moment, you can buy the phone for just $163.99 from Gearbest (flash sale ends soon).

First of all, it’s worth mentioning that you will get a global version of the phone, meaning you will get Google Services out of the box and no bloatware.

The Nubia Z17 has one of the best cameras for the price. It uses a dual-optics system that consists of two 13MP shooters. There is a powerful 16MP snapper on the front too.

I have always been a fan of all-metal phones and if you are too, the Nubia Z17 mini may be a great option for you in the world of fragile glass-made smartphones.

For just about $160, you get great specs that include a Snapdragon 652 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage (+microSD slot). In addition, the phone has a 5.2″ FHD display and it has a 2950mAh battery to keep the lights on.

We think that Nubia Z17 mini brings a ton of value to the table knowing the quality of phones the company makes.

At the moment, you can buy the phone for just $163.99 from Gearbest (flash sale ends soon).

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Honor Announces GPU Turbo: A Turbocharger for Your Smartphone Graphics!

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Joel Joseph

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Jun 6, 2018

We know Huawei has been spending billions of dollars in R&D and in the past couple of years, we’ve seen some incredible technologies come out from this department. Today, the company’s online brand, Honor, has just announced a revolutionary technology called GPU Turbo that’ll change the way we look at smartphone graphics.

As the world moves towards a more visual medium, smartphone UIs have become more intuitive, fluid, as well as lively. You have animations in almost every step of the interface, adding to a more natural user experience. And as phones are becoming more powerful, graphics intensive games have started to gain popularity. In these times, there’s often the conflict of how much graphics is good enough on smartphones. The conflict is not just about the right amount of GPU power but also about how efficient is the GPU and a balance has to be met for the best user experience. Honor claims that this balance is just about to be disturbed with its revolutionary GPU Turbo technology.

The GPU Turbo is special because it dramatically increases the Graphics Processing Efficiency on smartphones, thereby allowing smartphones to run heavier graphic intensive games without significantly affecting battery life. If you are looking for numbers, then this new tech from Huawei and Honor manages to increase graphics processing efficiency by 60% and reduces SoC power consumption by 30%. These are some significant numbers which when put in real life situations should give you a remarkable boost in graphics performance.

At today’s event, Huawei’s Richard Yu mentioned that with GPU Turbo, mid-range Honor smartphones’ single-thread performance can even beat multi-thread GPU performance of some flagship phones in the market today. This technology allows heavy smartphone games to run at higher fps than competitors. Further, it brings HDR picture quality and special effects in gaming making the overall experience rich and fluid.

The company managed to achieve this by restructuring the traditional graphics framework at the lower level system. The technology relies on hardware-software integrated GPU acceleration. It will benefit mobile games that require high level of graphics processing efficiency. Honor adds that GPU Turbo can support AR and VR in the future and it can be applied in the sectors including virtual teaching, online shopping and telemedicine.

To put very simply, it looks like Huawei has found a way to tweak how the GPU handles graphics processing to enhance its efficiency to a significant extent. Think of this tech as a smartphone turbocharger. What’s really exciting is that the existing hardware will also get the benefit of the GPU Turbo. Considering how a lot of Honor and Huawei smartphones feature the same chipset, it’s likely that a number of Honor phones will get this new technology.

GPU Turbo will first make it to the Honor Play smartphone that was announced today. Other Honor devices including Honor 10, Honor View 10, Honor 9 Lite and Honor 7X are confirmed to get this technological upgrade soon. So, this ground breaking tech is not just limited to the company’s flagship phones!

Huawei has made a habit of delivering breakthrough technology in smartphones, so I’m excited to see how GPU Turbo boosts smartphone performance in real life.

LG Q Stylus Series Smartphones Announced, Features 6.2-Inch 18:9 Display And Up To 4GB RAM

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Jeet

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Jun 6, 2018

Expanding its lineup of smartphones launched in 2018, LG has today announced its new mid-range smartphone series which consists of LG Q Stylus, LG Q Stylus Plus, and LG Q Stylus Alpha which comes packed with some premium features.

Depending on the market, the smartphone will be available in one or more configurations. The company has also revealed that the Q Stylus series will roll out on a limited basis starting this month in the US and Asia, followed by other key regions in the third quarter of the year.

All three smartphones feature a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ FullVision display with screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels with an 18:9 aspect ratio and 389ppi pixel density. Under the hood, there are two octa-core processor options depending on the region, clocked either at 1.5GHz or 1.8GHz. However, the company has not specified the chipset.

The LG Q Stylus and Q Stylus Alpha will pack 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage while the Q Stylus Plus will come with 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Further, there’s a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 2TB.

Coming to the camera department, the LG Stylus and Q Stylus Plus boast a 16-megapixel rear camera sensor with a PDAF lens, while the Q Stylus Alpha sports a 13-megapixel sensor on the back. On the front, all three models have a super wide angle lens-equipped 5-megapixel camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling.

As of the connectivity options, all the devices support 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C (version 2.0). Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box, the smartphones are fuelled by a 3,300mAh battery.

The smartphones come with a stylus that the company claims, adds “more convenience and functionality beyond the typical keyboard experience.” According to the company, the Q Stylus can recognize and record handwritten notes, even when the display is off.

All three smartphones come with a fingerprint sensor on the back for added security. Further, the Stylus and Stylus Plus models also come with IP68 water resistance certification.

The LG Q Stylus will be available in Moroccan Blue and Aurora Black, while the Q Stylus Plus will come in just one color — Aurora Black. On the other hand, the LG Q Stylus Plus will be offered in Lavender Violet color. Currently, LG has not revealed the pricing information and has said that the pricing and exact availability details will be announced locally.

Buy ZTE Nubia Z17 Lite Smartphone For Only $169.99 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Jun 6, 2018

The ZTE Nubia Z17 Lite was launched in September last year and as expected; the phone garnered skyrocketing popularity among smartphone lovers. That was hardly surprising given that the Nubia Z17 Lite boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features.

The Nubia Z17 Lite is currently up for preorder on Banggood bearing a price tag of $239.99. But much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to break the bank, the site is offering a 17% off on the phone’s original asking price for a limited period of time.

The above-mentioned discount is valid for the black gold and blue color versions which you can now pre-order at a lowered price of just $199.99. Smartphone enthusiasts who are on a tight budget can also apply discount coupon ‘BGNZ17L’ at the time of checking out to bring the grand total further down to just $169.99.Apart from getting the discount, you end up saving an extra $30 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon code. At this heavily discounted price, the ZTE Nubia Z17 Lite is an irresistible smartphone, given that it sports a big 5.5 inches FHD IPS display with a screen resolution of 1080×1920 pixels.

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 MSM8976 Pro processor and uses a Qualcomm Adreno 510, 621.33 MHz GPU, under the hood. The Nubia Z17 Lite offers 6GB of RAM along with 64GB of non-expandable onboard storage.

On the photography front, the Nubia Z17 Lite smartphone houses a 13MP + 13MP (IMX258 RGB sensor + IMX258 MONO sensor) dual-camera setup with a 5-element lens, PDAF, Sapphire Glass lens, and ƒ/2.2 aperture. Up front, there’s a 16MP camera with 5-element lens, ƒ/2.0 aperture, and 80° wide angle for selfies.

The phone runs Nubia UI 5.0 based Android 7.1 Nougat operating system and is backed by a built-in 3200mAh, Lithium-ion polymer battery. On top of that, it is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors including gravity sensor, light sensor, distance sensor, electronic compass, and gyroscope.

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Nokia 7 Plus Durability Test Reveals Strength of its Chassis

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Jun 6, 2018

HMD Global had introduced the Nokia 7 Plus Android One smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo in February this year. It is a higher edition of the Nokia 7 smartphone that was launched in China last year. The handset that sports a full screen design features a 6000-series aluminum frame and a rear is made out of smooth plastic with ceramic feel. JerryRigEverything has carried out scratch, burn and bend tests on the Nokia 7 Plus to check its durability.

The 5.99-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display of the phone is shielded by the older Gorilla Glass 3 layer. The screen of the smartphone developed faint scratches on level 6 of Mohs scale of hardness and prominent marks were noticed at level 7. The Gorilla Glass 3 has turned out to be as strong as the newer Gorilla Glass 5. The 16-megapixel front-facing camera is protected as it placed under Gorilla Glass 3. There is no metal grill protection for the earpiece.

Scratching harder on the copper-colored metallic frame revealed the original silver coloring of the frame. This suggests that the metallic frame may lose its copper coloring if it develops a scratch through fall. The buttons and SIM tray of the phone are made out of the metal. The dual rear cameras are placed under the strong glass. The LED flash is covered with plastic.

The fingerprint scanner that is placed under the dual camera setup can be scratched through items like keys. However, it seems to function normally even after getting scratched. The rear panel of the Nokia 7 Plus has 6 layers of ceramic feel paint. The rear shell easily developed scratches when it was treated with a razor blade which is level 5 on Mohs scale of hardness.

When flame was applied to a certain area on the IPS LCD display of the phone for 10 seconds, the affected portion stopped working for some time and it took few more seconds to recover completely. The build of the phone is strong that it does not seem to flex a bit from the front or rear in the bend test.

Preorder Xiaomi Mi band 3 Smart Wristband For Only $45.99 On Banggood; Discount Coupon Inside!

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Jun 6, 2018

After floating around the rumor mill for quite a long time, the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 was finally made available to the public last month. As expected, the long-awaited Mi Band 2 predecessor propelled straight to popularity among tech buffs after hitting the store shelves.

Looks like Xiaomi fans that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the Mi Band 3 smart wristband without breaking the bank are in for a treat. While the device is currently up for preorder on Banggood bearing a price tag of $49.99, we’ll show how you can save $4 at the time of checking out.
All you have to do is apply coupon code ‘mi3band’ while checking out in order to bring your grand total down to just $45.99. At this slashed price, the Mi Band 3 is quite a bargain, given that it sports a bigger 0.78 inch OLED touchscreen that fits the width of the wrist perfectly. Moreover, it boasts a screen resolution of 128 x 80 pixels.

Unlike a slew of other feature-laden smartwatches, the Mi Band 3 comes with the 5ATM water resistant rating. The device is capable of enduring pressures equal to a depth of 50 meters, allowing it to hold out against rain, splash, showering, surface, swimming and even accidental submersion.

Apart from that, the Mi Band 3 boasts an array of other awe-inspiring features including a heart rate monitor, notification display, ability to answer or reject phone calls, pedometer, sleep monitoring, sedentary reminder, long standby time and lots more.

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ZTE Signs Preliminary Agreement With Commerce Department To Lift U.S. Ban: Report

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Jeet

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Jun 6, 2018

China-based ZTE has reportedly signed an agreement in principle that would lift a U.S. Commerce Department ban on the company which barred it from buying from U.S. suppliers. The move will allow the company to get back into the business. However, a Commerce Department spokesman said that “no definitive agreement has been signed by both parties.”

The preliminary deal includes a $1 billion fine against ZTE along with $400 million in escrow to cover any future violations, said sources aware of the development. Further, the sources added that the Commerce Department plans to amend its 2017 settlement agreement and count the $361 million ZTE paid as a part of that. This will allow the United States to claim a total penalty of as much as $1.7 billion.

As part of the deal, ZTE has also reportedly promised to replace its board and executive team in 30 days. It would also allow unfettered site visits to verify that U.S. components are being used as claimed by the company and post calculations of U.S. parts in its products on a public website.

Under this new agreement, ZTE will retain compliance contractor in addition to the three-year court-appointed monitor imposed by the plea agreement. The sources said that ZTE has also agreed to allow U.S. representatives to make site visits without coordinating with Chinese government officials, as required by a non-public agreement between the countries.

Last month, ZTE Corp had submitted an application to the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) seeking for the suspension of a business ban. While it was not clear what the company included in the application, the company had provided additional material at the BIS’s request.

Over the weekend, ZTE signed the agreement in principle drawn up by the United States, but the amended settlement agreement has not yet been signed. Earlier this year, in April, the company announced that it has ceased its major business operations as the seven-year ban was imposed on the company.

The ban was imposed on ZTE after the company failed to comply with an agreement with the Commerce Department in 2017 when it pleaded guilty in federal court in Texas to conspiring to evade U.S. embargoes by illegally shipping U.S. goods and technology to Iran.

Senior Commerce Department officials have said that ZTE had agreed to dismiss four senior employees and discipline 35 others either by reducing their bonuses or reprimanding them. However, the company admitted that while it had fired the four senior employees, it had made false statements about the others.

(Source)

Check Out GearBest Summer DIY Video Contest; Get A Chance To Win $1000 Coupon Code And Lots More!

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Grab The Opportunity To Win A $1000 Discount Coupon On GearBest

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Jun 6, 2018

The Summer DIY Video Contest kicked off on GearBest on Monday, June 4th. In order to participate in the contest, all you have to do is upload your DIY video to YouTube and get as many likes as you can.

The three videos with the most likes will be named winners. The 1st price is $1000 discount coupon, the 2nd price is a Geeetech A30 3D printer, and the 3rd price is Geeetech E180 mini 3D printer.

50% Off Deals

GearBest is giving 50% off on 4 pieces of double side screw extractor, and 295mm flexible shaft screwdriver bit. There were only 89 pieces of the double side screw extractor left, and 195 pieces of the flexible shaft screwdriver bit left for the Flash Sale price at the time of writing.

Flash Sale

This category is brimming with all sorts of tools that come in handy in day to day life. More importantly, the items featured in this section are currently up for grabs at a considerably lowered price.

For example, the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B + Bluetooth 4.2 Development Board would normally set you back $71.55 on GearBest, but the site is currently allowing buyers to get their hands on it at a slashed price of only $49.99.
This is a noteworthy 30% off on the tool’s original asking price. Note that the aforesaid Flash Sale price will only be valid for the remaining 83 clover green-tinted pieces.

Hand Tools

This category is further divided into Screwdriver, Other Tools, Wrenches, and Lock Picks subcategories in a bid to simplify the search process. Each section comprises a broad range of tools that you can buy at the discounted price.

Among a slew of other tools, you can find the Xiaomi Wiha 24 in 1 precision screwdriver kit, which normally sells for $39.79 in the Screwdriver category. GearBest is offering a noteworthy 52% off on the tool’s original asking price.

As a result, the Xiaomi Wiha screwdriver kit can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $18.99 on GearBest. On the downside, the Flash Sale price will only be valid for the remaining 32 pieces and the promo is slated to end in just 7 days.

Measurement & Analysis

The tools featured in this section have further been split into multiple categories including Laser Rangefinder, Microscopes & Endoscope, Testors & Detectors, and Multimeters. The items included in the above-mentioned categories come bearing slashed price.

Likewise, GearBest is offering big discounts on select tools featured in its next category dubbed, Arduino & SCM Supplies. In the section, the Chinese online store is doling out a considerable 11% off on the Raspberry Pi Zero W with Case.
The tool usually sells for $25.72 but thanks to the discount, you can now purchase it by shelling out only $22.99. Regrettably, there were only 97 pieces left for the Flash Sale price.

Apart from that, there are other categories including Power Tools, Recommendations, and 3D Printing that are brimming with all sorts of other valuable tools that you can buy without emptying your pocket. You can check out rest of the products and take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end simply by following this link.

It is also imperative for you to bear in mind that the GearBest Summer DIY Video Contest will come to an end on August 20. The site will announce the contest winners on Aug 21, 2018.

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Vivo NEX Specs Leak Reveal Massive 6.59-inch Screen, Pop-Up Camera, 6 GB RAM and More

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Jun 6, 2018

Rumors have it that the Vivo NEX smartphone that is launching on June 12 may arrive in three models such as Vivo NEX, NEX S and NEX A. It is speculated that the Vivo NEX S is lower variant that features the Snapdragon 710. The highest configuration edition of the phone is expected to be fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset. A Chinese tipster has shared some images of the promotional materials of the Vivo NEX phone to reveal its key features.

When Vivo had unleashed the APEX concept phone earlier this year, it was revealed that the smartphone is equipped with a 5.99-inch OLED display. However, recent reports have revealed that the company has decided to launch the same phone as Vivo NEX commercially. Since the Vivo APEX has a 5.99-inch OLED screen, the Vivo NEX phone was also speculated to come with the same-sized display. However, the photos of the advertising material that have surfaced today has revealed that the Vivo NEX has a massive screen of 6.59 inches.

Like the Vivo APEX, the Vivo NEX phone is blessed with a pop-up selfie camera. The other features of the smartphone include 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and 4,000mAh battery.

Even though it is not mentioned in the above image, the Vivo NEX is likely to be fueled by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. There is no information available on whether there will be a higher variant of the Vivo NEX phone featuring SD845, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of inbuilt storage.

The other image that has surfaced in this leak reveals the design of the phone. It shows that the smartphone’s front is mainly occupied by the display. It is likely to offer a screen-to-body ratio of around 91 percent. Also, it is expected to feature half-screen fingerprint scanner. Apart from the pop-up selfie snapper, the image also showcases its vertical dual camera setup.

Vivo has already confirmed that it will be debuting the Vivo NEX smartphone on June 12. Rumors have it that the smartphone could be priced expensively. The Snapdragon 710 chipset edition of the phone may cost nearly $800 whereas the Snapdragon 845 SoC variant may be priced around $1,000.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Series will be Launching on June 12

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Jun 6, 2018

Yesterday, when Xiaomi had claimed on Weibo that it would be announcing something new today. Since then, netizens started speculating that the company may announce the arrival of Xiaomi Redmi 6 series. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released an official poster on Weibo to confirm that it will indeed announce the Redmi 6 (or Redmi 6 series) on June 12.

Just before Xiaomi’s May 31 Shenzhen event that unveiled the Mi 8 series, Mi Band 3 and MIUI 10, a mid-range phone from the company having a model number of M1805D1SE had bagged certification from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT). Hence, Xiaomi fans were expecting that the M1805D1SE smartphone may also get unveiled on May 31, but it did not happen so. It seems that the M1805D1SE that was recently certified could be the Redmi 6 smartphone.

The above shown launch poster only confirms the June 12 launch date for Xiaomi Redmi 6. However, it does not reveal how many smartphones will be announced on the said date. It is speculated that the Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro/Plus may also get unleashed alongside the Redmi 6 on June 12.

The TENAA listing of the M1805D1SE has revealed that it will be sporting a notched display. It includes a 5.84-inch display that offers Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is driven by an octa-core processor that has a processing speed of 2.0 GHz. It could be the Snapdragon 625 SoC.

The alleged Redmi 6 is expected to arrive in variants like 16 GB storage + 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM. It houses a 3,900mAh battery. The vertical dual camera setup lying on its rear side has a primary sensor of 12-megapixel. The handset features a selfie camera of 5-megapixel. A fingerprint scanner is placed on the backside of the phone. The TENAA images suggest that the alleged Redmi 6 has a metallic rear, but the upper and lower portion that houses the antenna bands could be made out of plastic.

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Giveaway – Win a Xiaomi Mi Band 3

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Shine Wong

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Jun 6, 2018

Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting 1 unit Xiaomi Mi Band 3 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.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 comes with a 0.78-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen, the display is designed with an aim to offer a better experience for viewing message and rejecting calls.

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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Likely Arriving China Soon, Gets TENAA Certification (UPDATED)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 5, 2018

UPDATE: TENAA Images are up, and we’ve added it down below.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is already official. Sony launched the flagship Xperia XZ Premium in April but the device is yet to hit China even though the XZ2 is already on sale over there. However, the Xperia XZ2 Premium has now been certified by China’s Telecoms regulatory agency TENAA. This means the device will soon be launched in China.

The model that passed through TENAA on May 31 wasn’t listed as the XZ2 Premium but it has the model number H8166. The device is listed with a dimension of 158 x 80 x 11.9mm which is the same with the XZ2 Premium. The listing also includes a 5.8-inch display but the resolution is unspecified. However, we know the XZ2 Premium comes with a 4K resolution.

The device is listed with a 3400mAh battery which is inconsistent with the battery capacity of the XZ2 or the XZ2 Premium. The XZ2 Premium has a 3,540mAh battery so, there may be an error or the model may be the rumoured XZ2 Pro. We are not too sure about that anyway.

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium comes with a Snapdragon 845 chipset, paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 400GB. The device equally packs a dual camera setup at the rear and a fingerprint sensor which is in the middle of the back panel. We expect the device to be unveiled soon in China.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Coming Soon? Xiaomi to Announce Something New Tomorrow

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Jun 5, 2018

Through the official Redmi Mobile Weibo account, Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be announcing something new tomorrow at 10 AM in China. Netizens are now speculating that the company may announce the arrival of Redmi 6 series.

In the recent past, a Redmi phone with model number M1805D1SE has received certification from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The smartphone had surfaced before the unveiling of the Xiaomi Mi 8 on May 31, but the company did not announce it at the press conference.

According to the TENAA listing of the M1805D1SE, its dimensions are 149.33 x 71.68 x 75mm and it weighs 178 grams. The backside of the phone seems to be made of metal. The TENAA images of the phone have revealed that it will be Xiaomi’s first ever budget phone with notched display design. It will be housing a 5.84-inch screen that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels.

The M1805D1SE Xiaomi phone is fueled by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.0 GHz. It is speculated that the smartphone could be featuring the Snapdragon 625 SOC. It will be coming RAM options like 2 GB / 3 GB / 4 GB and its storage variants are 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB.

For photography, the alleged Xiaomi Redmi 6 features a vertical dual camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor. There is no information on its secondary sensor. It is fitted with a front camera of 5-megapixel. The handset is packed with a 3,900mAh battery.

Early Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 1, and 8110 Prototypes Showcased By HMD’s CPO

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 5, 2018

Every Nokia fan knows that HMD Global is putting huge efforts into the software support for its Android devices. But software is not the only thing the Finnish company owning the Nokia brand is working hard for. HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas has shared some images of early prototypes of Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 1 and the “banana phone” 8110. The images give us a glimpse of the early design of the handsets and judging from their look the prototypes seem to be 3D-printed. Juho Sarvikas has also published a photo showing the 6000 series aluminum block which was used to make the shell of the Nokia 6.

He declared that the Sirocco flagship was internally codenamed Avenger and that “Modeling and early prototyping is the key for success”. In terms of aesthetics, Nokia 8 Sirocco is definitely the most interesting HMD device. But this is obvious given that it is currently the most powerful HMD flagship. It has a glass back, a frame made of stainless steel and a curved edge-to-edge display with the P-OLED technology. Even though it has very narrow bezels, it retains the classic 16:9 aspect ratio and a size of 5.5 inches.

Note that 8 Sirocco is the only HMD smartphone to feature a glass back, while all the other devices have either a full metal unibody design or a plastic body. And it is also the only HMD device to feature IP67 certification which makes it dust resistant and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes). Given that Nokia 1 is the most entry-level HMD handset (it even comes with Android Go out of the box), it is entirely made of polycarbonate with a simple design and thick bezels, but a compact size. Obviously, the 8110 has a polycarbonate design too as it is a feature phone.

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Lenovo Z5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 5, 2018

Xiaomi is the king of smartphones in the price range under $200, but several companies are trying to take its throne in the past few months. Lenovo is one of them: the Chinese giant has just unveiled the Lenovo Z5, a new mid-ranger which will be sold at a similar price and could affect the sales of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. In this Lenovo Z5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comparison, we will help you to understand which one is currently worth buying.

Lenovo Z5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

	Lenovo Z5	Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	153 x 75.65 x 7.85 mm, 165 grams	158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 181 grams
DISPLAY	6.2 inches, 1080 x 2246p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD), 403 ppi, 18:9 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	3 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 7.1.2 Nougat, MIUI 9
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 16 + 8 MP 8 MP front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/2.2 + f/2.0 20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3300 mAh Fast charging 18W	4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

The design is a department where Lenovo Z5 is much more interesting. It is composed of a glass backplate which will be also available in the Aurora gradient hue and a metal frame. Its display covers almost the whole front panel with a very narrow chin and a notch. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is a classic 18:9 phone with a full metal unibody design, there is nothing very original or innovative in its aesthetics; so, its opponent wins.

Display

If you hate the notch, Lenovo Z5 is not for you. But if you do not mind it, this phone has a taller 19:9 display and more pixels. However, the viewing quality is similar according to the specs on the paper. What makes the Z5 slightly better is its higher brightness with a peak of 700 nits, besides the DCI-P3 color gamut. So you should have more visibility under sunlight if you get the Z5. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro reaches a max brightness of 450 nits. So the Z5 has an advantage here as well.

Hardware/Software

Lenovo Z5 wins even when it comes to the hardware side. Its most expensive configuration comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro gets max 6 GB RAM and 64 GB of storage. As the SoC is the same, there will not be a big difference between the speeds of these two mid-rangers, but at least in the most expensive variant, the Z5 will provide more space for your files and apps. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with MIUI 9 (which will soon update to MIUI 10), and we define it a better user interface than the Z5’s ZUI 4.0, as it has more advanced additional features.

Camera

If we talk about the camera department, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro should be a better handset. There are still no camera samples from the Lenovo Z5 so we still cannot say it for sure, but Redmi Note 5 Pro manages to capture very much detail and natural colors. Further, it has a stunning 20 MP front camera which is also equipped with a LED flash, so besides being a good camera phone, it is also a perfect selfie phone. However, we do not expect to be disappointed with the camera performance of Lenovo Z5 which also supports AI.

Battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a monster 4000 mAh battery which is able to last up to two days even with a stressed use. It is very good not only due to its big capacity but also because Snapdragon 636 provides a low energy consumption. Lenovo Z5 has a standard 3300 mAh unit which should make it to the end of the day, but it should not surprise anyone. Both the devices feature a fast charging technology, so you do not have to worry about charging times.

Price

In the base configuration with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM, Lenovo Z5 has been launched (in China) with a price tag of about $202. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro’s launch price in China is about $218 in the version with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. With these prices, it is hard to decide who wins the comparison. If you care about design and performance, then go for the Lenovo Z5. But if the camera and battery life are your main concern, then Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is the winner.

Do you agree with us? Which one would you pick?

Lenovo Z5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: PRO and CONS

Lenovo Z5

PRO

Stunning design
Wide and bezel-less display
Great hardware
Affordable

CONS

Average battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

PRO

Big battery
Good cameras
Affordable price
Solid build

CONS

More anonymous design

Xiaomi Launches The Mi Bunny Children Scooter Priced At 249 yuan (~$39)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 5, 2018

Xiaomi has announced a new toy for the kids and it is a scooter. The Mi Bunny Children Scooter, as it is called, is a mechanical scooter with lots of features and safety nets which make it a cool gadget for the kids. It looks very much like the Beiwa Beva Children scooter which was announced last year. But this is an upgraded model and it is directly a Xiaomi product.

The Mi Bunny Children Scooter is capable of bearing a load of 50kg and has a dimension of 597mm x 294mm x 780mm. It is 597mm long, the front wheels are 294mm apart while the handlebar is 780mm away from the floor. It weighs just 3.1kg. Further, the scooter is equipped with 129 TPR skid-proof points on the floor area which allows the kid to pedal the scooter comfortably.

In addition, the Xiaomi Mi Bunny Children Scooter comes with a wide and thick PU rubber wheel, with a front wheel thickness of 32mm and a rear wheel thickness of 52mm. The scooter is equipped with two wheels at the front and a single wheel at the back, thus ensuring the child skids comfortably. The wheels is equipped with built-in lamp which is powered by induction technology. As the child skids on the scooter, electricity is generated to power the lights and the effect will be an attractive beautification that kids would love. At the same time, the Mi Bunny Children Scooter uses a wide brake cover to make the brake operation easier. The brake is equipped with a sturdy and wear-resistant stainless steel brake pad, which is not easily deformed. Even after it is used for a long time, the braking effect is still pretty impressive. With a solid triangular structure, one-touch handlebars can be removed, and equipped with a special silicone strap.

In order to adapt the scooter to children of different age grades, the Mi Bunny scooter uses a design that allows the handlebar to be extended upwards or distended, depending on the one that is suitable for the child. The handlebar adopts a C-shaped curve design which is more in line with the human hand-holding angle, making the child’s operation more comfortable and more smoothly. The upper part of the entire handle is completely covered with soft glue, avoiding the metal bumps that may be caused by the exposure of the child, and the safety is further improved. Also because of the full package design of the handle, cleaning corners are avoided, making the handle easier to clean. The handle is also designed to aid the child in navigating the scooter easily.

The front wheels can be adjusted in order to provide better balance for the child. For children who are yet to master how to balance the scooter, the wheels can be adjusted to become slanted, giving it more balance and this also reduces the taxi speed. For children with better balance ability, the straight wheel angulation offers faster taxi speed.

The Mi Bunny Children scooter comes with a price tag of 249 Yuan ($39) and will be officially available on June 8. The gadget is already on reservation via Mi Home in China. Check that out from the source link below.