Preorder DOOGEE BL9000 Smartphone For Just $249.99 On Banggood; Offer Valid For Limited Pieces Only!

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May 28, 2018

The recently launched DOOGEE BL9000 smartphone sports a big 5.99 inch IPS, LCD, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Moreover, the BL9000 boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring specs and features that make it an irresistible smartphone.

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to get your hands on the power-packed BL9000 smartphone without emptying your pocket, we have good news for you. Banggood is offering big discount on the well-received phone’s original asking price.

As part of its promotion sale which kicked off today, May 28th, Banggood is giving you an opportunity to preorder the DOOGEE BL9000 smartphone at a lowered price of just $249.99. This is a noteworthy reduction in the phone’s original selling price of $349.99.

In other words, the popular Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is giving 29% off on the phone’s retail price. The discount will be valid for both black and silver color options of the BL9000 smartphone.
At $249.99, the DOOGEE BL9000 is a power-packed smartphone that carries Helio P23 MTK6763 Octa-Core 2.0GHz processor, along with an ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 700MHz, 2-Cores graphics processing unit, under the hood. The device offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable onboard memory (up to 128GB via SIM 2 slot).

The phone houses a 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel (SONY IMX486 sensor) dual camera setup with f/2.0, PDAF, and LED flash on the back. It also sports a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. There’s an 8-megapixel front shooter with 88° wide angle, f/2.2, and face beauty mode.

The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and draws its juices from a non-removable 9000mAh Lithium-Polymer battery. Moreover, the phone is crammed with all sorts of sensors including a proximity sensor, accelerometer, ambient light, fingerprint scanner, gyroscope, and geomagnetic.

As if that weren’t enough, Banggood is giving buyers an opportunity to grab free gifts for 0-999th orders. You can head straight to this link in order to take advantage of the discount before it comes to an end.

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Check Out UMIDIGI Brand Sale On GearBest; Get Up To $80 Off On Select Smartphones And Other Devices!

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Vinay Patel

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May 28, 2018

The UMIDIGI S2 Pro phablet was launched in September last year. As expected, the device garnered skyrocketing popularity among tech buffs that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on a high-end phablet.

UMIDIGI S2 Pro 4G Phablet

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, GearBest is offering up to $80 off on the S2 Pro and a slew of other UMIDIGI-branded devices. Keeping in line with this, the S2 Pro 4G phablet is currently up for grabs for a lowered price.

GearBest is offering a considerable 21% off on the S2 Pro phablet, bringing its retail price down to just $259.99. This is a 21% reduction in the device’s original asking price; however, there were only 298 pieces left at the time of writing and the promo is slated to end in 6 days.

UMIDIGI Z2 4G Phablet

The UMIDIGI Z2 is up for preorder on GearBest. The phablet is available in 2 color options including black and twilight. There were 353 notices for the black and 1289 notices for the twilight color option available at the time of writing. You can activate the arrival notice by following this link.

UMIDIGI A1 Pro 4G Phablet

The A1 Pro phablet was made available to the public on March this year. The device would normally set you back $139 on GearBest, but it can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $99.99 on the site.

The A1 Pro carrying 23% discount is currently available in 3 color options including black, blue and platinum. There were 372 pieces left at the time of writing.

UMIDIGI Q1 15W Wireless Fast Charger

GearBest is giving a big 18% off on the UMIDIGI Q1, which is deemed as world’s fastest wireless charger, bringing its retail price down to just $24.99. The device is available in black and lava red color options.

Without the aforesaid discount, the ultra-thin wireless fast charger sells for $29.99. But thanks to the aforesaid limited offer, you end up saving $5 on the UMIDIGI Q1 wireless fast charger.

UMIDIGI S2 Lite 4G Phablet

The S2 Lite became an instant hit after hitting the store shelves back in February this year. The device sports a big 5.99-inches IPS, HD+ 5-points multi-touch display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. It is powered by Mediatek MT6750T, 64-Bit processor and packs an ARM Mali-T860 MP2 GPU, under the hood.

GearBest is offering a noteworthy 24% off the power-packed phablet. In other words, the S2 Lite is currently available for a lowered price of just $129.99 on the site.

Regrettably, the Flash Sale price will only be valid for the remaining 298 pieces for only 7 days. You can choose from 2 color options including black and red.

You can follow this link in order to grab the UMIDIGI brand sale and get big discounts on select devices before the promotion sale comes to an end on June 4th.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 With Rear Fingerprint Scanner Appears in a Freshly Leaked Poster

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 28, 2018

Xiaomi has recently confirmed that its upcoming flagship phone will be arriving as Xiaomi Mi 8. Some reports have claimed that the Mi 8 could be equipped with 3D facial recognition as well as under display fingerprint scanner. However, a leaked poster that has surfaced today seems to be a good proof that the Mi 8 will feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The below shown poster showcases the very same blue edition of the Mi 8 that was spotted at the end of last week. However, this time around the rear-facing fingerprint sensor is clearly which was hidden in the previous leak.

The wider notch present reveals that it will include structured light 3D module for 3D facial scanning. A report that was published few hours ago states that the like the Mi 8 series will carry support for animated emojis like the iPhone X.

The Chinese text mentioned on the poster states that it will be equipped with dual-GPS module, Snapdragon 845 chipset, AI dual camera and IR facial recognition. Like the predecessor Mi 6 phone, the rear shell of the phone seems to be made out of glass.

So, what about the rumored in-screen fingerprint feature? Around two months ago, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had claimed that the company’s next flagship phone will be equipped with an under display fingerprint sensor. It was revealed in the last week that there could be two versions of its upcoming flagship phone, namely the Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE (could be Special Edition). The latter could be an advanced smartphone compared to the Mi 8 and it may exclusively feature in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The advanced Xiaomi Mi 8 SE may arrive in multiple storage choices like 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB each featuring 6 GB of RAM. It is likely to be available in colors like black, blue, white and gold. On the other side, the Mi 8 is speculated to feature 64 GB of internal storage and 4 GB of RAM. It may arrive in color options like gray, gold, blue and red.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 duo could be the first phones to run on MIUI 10 Android skin that will be also unveiled on May 31. The same launch event will also mark the arrival of Mi Band 3 fitness band. Rumors have claimed that the Surge S2 home-brewed SoC will be also unveiled at the same platform, but there is no official confirmation on it yet.

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Asus Zenfone 5Q Is Now Available For Pre-Order In The US For $299

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Jeet

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May 28, 2018

Earlier this year, Taiwan-based Asus had announced three new smartphones in its Zenfone 5 series — Zenfone 5, Zenfone 5Z and Zenfone 5Q. However, at that time, the company has not revealed the availability information of these devices in the US.

No0w, the Asus Zenfone 5Q, which is called Zenfone 5 Lite in other markets, is available for pre-order in the United States. The smartphone is priced at $299 and can be pre-ordered through Amazon. However, it seems that the company won’t start shipping the device until 31st July.

The Asus Zenfone 5Q is the most affordable smartphone from the three phones announced earlier this year. Also, it is the only smartphone out of the three that doesn’t come with a notched display. The Zenfone 5Q features a 6-inch Full-HD+ display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, and Bluelight filter for eye care.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor, along with Adreno 508 GPU, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. For further expanding the phone’s storage capacity, there’s a microSD card slot supporting memory card of up to 2TB. Further, Asus is also offering 100GB cloud storage for 1 year through Google Drive.

The smartphone comes with a dual camera setup on the back as well as the front. On the back side, there’s a 16-megapixel primary sensor with an 80-degree field of view while the secondary camera sensor offers a 120-degrees field of view. The dual front-facing cameras include a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 main sensor that offers an 85.5-degree field of view and a secondary sensor that offers a 120-degree field of view.

Connectivity options on the smartphone include Dual SIM, 4G LTE, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 & 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, GPS, AGPS, GLO, and BDS. It runs on ZenUI 5.0, which is based on Android Oreo operating system. The smartphone is fuelled by a 3,300mAh battery, which is rated to provide up to 24 days 4G standby time.

The listing of the Zenfone 5Q on the Asus US website suggests that the device will be available in three color options — Midnight Black, Rouge Red, and Moonlight White. However, at this time, the smartphone can be pre-ordered in only Midnight Black color variant.

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Buy Vernee V2 Pro 4G Phablet For Only $249.99 On GearBest; Promo Slated To End Soon!

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Vinay Patel

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May 28, 2018

Deemed as the clone of Galaxy S8 Active smartphone, the Vernee V2 Pro was made available to the public earlier this month. The V2 Pro boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring specs and features that make it an irresistible 4G phablet.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Vernee V2 Pro without burning a hole in your pocket, we got good news for you. GearBest is doling out a big 17% off on the coveted 4G phablet bringing the grand total down to just $249.99.

The Flash Sale price will be valid for both black and red color version of the phablet. The device would normally set you back $299.99 but thanks to the global first launch of the Vernee V2 Pro, you can save $50 before the promo comes to an end on June 3rd.

At $249.99, the Vernee V2 Pro is an irresistible phablet, given that it comes with a big 5.99-inches IPS, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The device is housed in a metal and polycarbonate body and features a Corning Gorilla Glass on top.

The 4G phablet packs a powerful MediaTek Helio P23 MT6763V, 64-bit processor and uses an equally robust Mali-G71MP2 @770MHz GPU, under the hood. The device offers 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB of onboard storage that can further be expanded up to 128GB via TF card.

On the photography front, the Vernee V2 Pro phablet sports a 21 megapixels + 5-megapixel dual camera setup with LED and AF on the back. Up front, there’s a 13 megapixels + 5-megapixel dual front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The device runs VOS UI-based Android 8.1 operating system and is backed by a 6200mAh Li-ion battery. The phone comes with a slew of useful sensors including G-sensor control, distance sensor, light sensor, electronic compass, gyroscope, geomagnetism, NFC, OTG, and fingerprint recognition.

You can visit this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the Vernee V2 Pro global first launch promotion. The device will go back to its retail price on June 3rd.

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Xiaomi’s Version Of Animojis Will Debut On The Mi 8 Flagship

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May 28, 2018

On 31st May, Xiaomi will be launching its new flagship smartphone — Mi 8, along with many other products, including the Mi Band 3 fitness tracker. Today, the China-based company posted a message on microblogging platform Weibo stating “Urgent notice: A big wave of cuteness is coming.”

In the short preview video accompanied with that post, it shows the 3D form of the cartoon avatar with facial expressions to make it look funny. From the looks of it, the feature seems similar to that of Apple‘s Animoji feature which was launched along with iPhone X and is based on Face ID.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is reportedly equipped with a structured light 3D module that will enable 3D facial recognition feature on the phone. The module is rumored to be packed with selfie camera, proximity sensor, ambient sensor, infrared lens, flood illuminator and dot projector, enabling users to unlock the phone just by scanning their face in 3D.

The module is expected to work perfectly even in low-light conditions. Thus, it is speculated that the Mi 8 will become the first Android smartphone to come with 3D facial recognition feature. A recently released poster also hints at the presence of under-display fingerprint reader on the smartphone.

As far as the phone’s specifications are concerned, the Mi 8 is expected to come with a 6.2-inch notched OLED display that will include support for 19:9 aspect ratio and Full-HD+ screen resolution. The Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 845 processor will be powering the smartphone along with 6GB of RAM. The device is likely to arrive with 128GB of storage and is also is expected to arrive with MIUI 10 pre-installed.

Recently leaked photos of the Mi 8’s retail box reveals that it will come with dual-frequency GPS that provides a greater level of accuracy than what is currently available. The technology was announced at a conference last year by Broadcom. The BCM47755 chip offers 30-centimeter accuracy instead of current 5-meter accuracy and consumes about 50 percent less power and enhance location-based services.

Further, the smartphone could include a 3,300mAh battery, a 16-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, and 20-megapixel with f/1.7 aperture + 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture dual camera setup on the back. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is likely to be available in four colors — Grey, Gold, Blue, and Red and carry a price tag of 2,999 Yuan, which roughly converts to $469.

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Huawei’s Honor Play With Breakthrough Technology Launching On June 6

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May 28, 2018

Recently, we reported about the Huawei’s upcoming breakthrough technology, which will be implemented in the company’s upcoming Honor Play smartphone. Now, it’s confirmed that the Honor Play with Huawei’s breakthrough technology will get launched on 6th June.

The launch event of the Honor Play has been scheduled to take place in Beijing at the Beijing University Gymnasium. The smartphone is also expected to come with a groundbreaking 4D gaming experience based on artificial intelligence as well as AI-based camera functions.

While not many details about the upcoming Honor Play smartphone is available at this time, the China-based smartphone manufacturer seems to be projecting this Honor Play as its new flagship smartphone. As said, it’ll be the first smartphone to come equipped with Huawei‘s new breakthrough technology.

We expect the details about Huawei’s breakthrough technology to emerge soon as the company is reportedly going to reveal details and showcase the technology today at an event. Currently, it is not known if the company’s new breakthrough is in the hardware or the software department.

Yu Chengdong, Chairman of Huawei Device, recently announced that this breakthrough technology will mark as the company’s landmark for 2018 and also said that the technology will significantly improve the performance of its products.

Describing the effect of this upcoming technology, Yu Chengdong said that difference in speed of mobile phones is equivalent to the difference between “running on the ground” and “flying in the sky.” If it’s in the hardware department, it could be something related to an independent NPU module for faster and efficient Machine learning. If it’s in the software department, it could be something related to its operating system.

Thanks to the Huawei’s Research & Development (R&D) efforts, the company now sits at the third spot in the world and has become one of the largest smartphone company, just behind Samsung and Apple. The R&D department has managed to produce some amazing features and technologies for its products.

Lenovo Z5’s Launch Date is June 5, Confirms Lenovo Group VP

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 28, 2018

Last week, Lenovo Group VP Chang Cheng had confirmed through his Weibo account that he will be soon revealing the launch date of the upcoming Lenovo Z5 flagship. Today, Cheng has confirmed that the smartphone will be officially unveiled on June 5. The launch event will take place at Beijing, China at 2 PM on the said date.

Even though Cheng has been updating Lenovo fans on the marvelous features of the Lenovo Z5, he is yet to confirm on its specifications. According to Cheng, the Lenovo Z5 is blessed with 4 advanced technological features and 18 patented technologies.

Like the Vivo APEX (or NEX?) smartphone, the Lenovo Z5 will be offering a very high screen-to-body ratio. It is said that the Vivo APEX offers around 91 percent screen-to-body ratio. The Lenovo Z5 may defeat it in the display segment as it is pegged to arrive with nearly 95 percent screen space. There is a possibility that the handset may feature under-display fingerprint scanner.

Also, the screen is expected to be surrounded by super-slim bezels on all four sides. Some are speculating that it may feature a pop-up front-facing camera like the Vivo APEX phone. The Huawei Mate RS surprise the smartphone industry by coming with an internal storage capacity of 512 GB. Cheng has teased the upcoming Lenovo Z5 will offer a mammoth storage space of 4 TB.

The Lenovo Z5 will be equipped with AI powered dual rear cameras. The camera samples of the phone have revealed that it can capture stunning portrait shots. The battery is other department where the Lenovo Z5 may excel over flagship phones from brands. Cheng has teased that the Z5 can offer a standby time of 45 days and even when the battery percentage goes down to zero percent, it will still have enough juice to last for 30 minutes.

There is a possibility that the Snapdragon 845 chipset may power the Lenovo Z5. With less than 10 days remaining for its launch, it is likely that the rumor mill may spill more information on it in this week. It may also show up with all its specifications on TENAA.

In June, the Lenovo Z5 will be competing with the likes of Vivo NEX and Honor Play. It is speculated that the Vivo APEX could be rebranded as Vivo NEX while the Honor PLAY packed with breakthrough technology is confirmed to debut on June 6.

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Check Out GearBest Flash Sale Promo; Get Big Discounts On Mobile Phones, Tablets And Other Items!

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Vinay Patel

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May 28, 2018

GearBest is running a Flash Sale wherein the site is giving buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money on a broad range of consumer electronics, tablet PCs, computers, home appliances, mobiles and lots more. Let’s head straight to the details.

Mobile & Accessories

If you’re a smartphone enthusiast looking for a high-end smartphone that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, look no further. This category is crammed with top-notch smartphones and phablets that you can buy at a considerably lowered price.

For instance, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 phablet would normally set you back $840.13 on GearBest, but the site is offering a significant 35% off on the phone’s original asking price. This brings your grand total down to just $549.99.

Note that the Flash Sale price will only be valid for the remaining 92 pieces. Moreover, the well-received 4G phablet will go back to its retail price as soon as the promo comes to an end in 2 days.

Apart from Xiaomi, this section features devices manufactured by Nubia, Huawei, MEIIGOO and other leading handset makers. GearBest is also offering a discount on a slew of mobile phone accessories in this segment.

Consumer Electronics

This category comprises all sorts of consumer electronics (home electronics) items that come in handy in day to day life, usually in private homes. More importantly, the pieces of equipment featured in this section are currently up for grabs at a considerably reduced price.

From earphones, smartwatches, headphones to door locks, this section boasts an array of awe-inspiring consumer electronics. Keeping in line with this, you can buy Original Xiaomi Huami AMAZFIT Sports smartwatch at a discounted price of only $99.99.
This is a 35% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $154.26. There were 552 pieces left for the Flash Sale price, and the promo is slated to end in 2 days.

Tablet PC & Accessories

If you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to shell out a fortune for a tablet PC, we got good news for you. GearBest is doling out massive discounts on a slew of tablet PCs and accessories in this category.

For the sake of an example, GearBest is giving a noteworthy 43% off on the Xiaomi Air 12 laptop, which normally bears a steep price tag of $843.95 on the site. As a result, you can now get your hands on the well-received laptop by shelling out only $479.99.

However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that there were only 77 pieces left for the Flash Sale price. On top of that, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Computers & Networking

You’d normally have to spend a lot of money on computer and networking accessories but thanks to GearBest latest promo, you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank. This section includes Original Xiaomi Mi WiFi 300M Amplifier 2, Intel Core i5 8600K Processor Hexa-core CPU, AMD Ryzen 7 1700X CPU and lots of other high-end accessories.

The Alfawise V10 A3050 USB Wired Gaming Mouse normally carries a price sticker $14.56 on GearBest; however, you can now buy it for a reduced price of just $9.99 on the site.

With 299 pieces still remaining for the Flash Sale price, the promo is slated to end in 3 days. Note that the discount is valid only for the black color version of the V10 A3050 gaming mouse.

Electrical & Tools

This category packs a slew of essential electrical tools that you can buy without emptying your pocket. For example, the Anycubic I3 MEGA Full Metal Frame FDM 3D printer can be yours if you’re willing to spend just $349.99.

It’s worth noting that the I3 3D printer normally sells for $406.77 on GearBest. But much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the site is offering a 14% discount on the item’s retail price.
Regrettably, there were only 52 pieces remaining for the Flash Sale. On top of that, the promo is scheduled to end in 2 days.

Other Products

Other products have further been split into various categories including toys and hobbies, appliances, LED lights and flashlights, smart life, and novelty gadgets. You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out rest of the products and taking advantage of the promo before it comes to an end.

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Alleged Xiaomi Redmi 6 Surfaces with Full Specifications and Images on TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 28, 2018

In the previous week, a couple of leaked photos of a mysterious notch enabled Xiaomi phone. The rumor mill had speculated that it could be a prototype of the upcoming Redmi 6 smartphone. The same phone with full specifications and images seems to have surfaced on the website of China’s TENAA authority.

The TENAA listing reveals that the new Xiaomi phone with model number M1805D1SE measures 149.33 x 71.68 x 75mm and it weighs 178 grams. The TENAA images suggest that the handset could be sporting a metallic rear. It is expected to arrive in multiple colors like black, rose gold, gold, white, blue, red, pink, gray and silver.

The notched display of the M1805D1SE Xiaomi phone measures 5.84 inches. It carries support for 2280 x 1080 pixels of FHD+ resolution. Hence, the screen will be offering an aspect ratio of 19:9. The handset will receive power from 3,900mAh battery.

An octa-core processor that clocks at 2.0 GHz will be present under the hood of the rumored Xiaomi Redmi 6. Could it be yet another Xiaomi phone with Snapdragon 625 chipset onboard? It is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on its SoC.

The alleged Redmi 6 will be available in RAM variants like 2 GB, 3 GB and 4 GB and storage models like 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. For more storage, it will feature a microSD card slot.

The handset will arrive preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo. The dual camera setup residing on its back will include 12-megapixel as its primary sensor. Its secondary sensor is not listed on TENAA. For snapping selfies, the smartphone will be equipped with a 5-megapixel front camera.

The TENAA images shows that the device features a slightly thick chin below the elongated display. Its side bezels are not very thin. The notch seems to be housing a selfie camera, an earpiece and some other sensor. Its rear-view reveals that this phone continues to sport the same 3-stage design that Xiaomi has used on predecessor Redmi phones.

The top-left corner of the purported Redmi 6 has the vertical dual camera setup while the fingerprint scanner is positioned at the center of the upper portion of the back panel. The top edge of the phone seems to be housing a 3.5mm audio jack. The volume rocker along with power key are placed on the right edge of the phone. Shown below are the leaked images of what appears to be a prototype of the same phone.

It seems that Xiaomi is prepping to introduce the Redmi 6 series in China as the alleged Redmi 6A phone and its variants were recently spotted on TENAA with full screen design. There is no confirmation on whether the Redmi 6 series will be introduced at Xiaomi’s upcoming annual product launch event that is scheduled to take place on May 31.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Confirmed to Launch on May 31

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 28, 2018

Multiple reports have claimed that the Mi Band 3 fitness band will be one of the devices that will be showcased at Xiaomi’s 2018 annual product launch event that will be held at Shenzhen, China on May 31. Today, Xiaomi’s Senior Vice President Wang Xiang has released a new tweet the Mi Band 3 will be launched alongside the Xiaomi Mi 8 and MIUI 10 through the upcoming event.

During the launch event of Xiaomi’s Black Shark gaming phone, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun was spotted wearing the alleged Mi Band 3 fitness tracker. At that time, the rumor mill started speculating that the device may launch soon. Even though multiple sources claimed that the Mi Band 3 would be launching at the end of this month, Xiaomi chose to remain silent on it. It is only today that an official confirmation has on its unveiling.

Mi Band 3 is also coming on 31 May, along with #Mi8 and #MIUI10. Do stay tuned! #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/xIGRBW0Z42

— Wang Xiang (@XiangW_) May 28, 2018

Previous reports have claimed that the Mi Band 3 will be equipped with a touchscreen display and it will carry for gesture-based actions like long-press and swiping up and down for performing various tasks on it. There is no confirmation on whether it will be coming with a color display. The screen of the Mi Band 3 could be more rounded compared to Mi Band 2.

The screenshots of the companion app have revealed that tapping on it display will let allow its users to switch between notifications while other features can be accessed through swiping actions. Hitting the capacitive key below the display will let the users to access the Back function. In order to confirm on features such as start or stop searching for a device to pair, users can long press on the capacitive key. The screen can be unlocked by swiping on it.

It has been through its leaked user manual that the Mi Band 3 may look like its predecessor model. Reports have revealed that it will be equipped with an IP67 certified chassis and removable strap. It is likely to carry support for Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC. The Mi Band 3 will be coming with various health-centric features like heart rate sensor, step counter and sleep monitor.

Rumors have it that Xiaomi may announce the advanced Xiaomi Mi 8 SE smartphone alongside the Xiaomi Mi 8. Also, the Chinese firm is speculated to debut the Surge S2 in-house chipset at the same platform.

Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design Launching Soon In Russia; Arrives Customs

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 27, 2018

Huawei will likely release the Mate RS Porsche Design in Russia soon. The device has been spotted in the Unified Register of Notifications. Now, legislation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) restricts importation and exportation of cryptographic devices. Common goods which have cryptographic functions like laptops, mobile phones, routers, certain types of software etc. can only be imported after the customs is provided with so-called Notification. The notification is a document which contains information about cryptographic functions of the products (e.g. authentication, Wi-Fi encryption etc). Namely, it should describe every cryptographic algorithm used by the product as well as the respective key size and cryptographic protocol.

The Huawei Mate RS notification was made public on the EAEU portal on May 22 but the application was made on May 14. This means the Mate RS Porsche Design has gotten the green light to be sold in Russia. Before now none of Huawei’s luxury series has been sold in Russia. So, the Mate RS is the first luxury model that would go on sale in Russia.

As a reminder, the Mate RS comes with a premium design consisting of triple rear cameras and a full-screen display without the notch design present on the P20 Pro. The display is a 6-inch FullView OLED display with a 2880 x 1440 resolution. It has a high contrast ratio of 90000:1 and a 538 ppi. Huawei’s Kirin 970 powers it, paired with 6GB of RAM and for the first time in a smartphone, 512GB of storage. That record has been shattered by the Smartisan R1 which packs 1TB storage. The Mate RS also has a 256GB version. The luxury model has a starting price of 1,695 euros (122,900 rubles). The price in Russia will likely not be higher than that.

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Meizu’s 10W Wireless Charger Goes On Sale Tomorrow For ¥99 (~$16)

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 27, 2018

Although none of Meizu’s new flagship phones support wireless charging, the manufacturer announced a wireless charger at its April launch event.

However, if you own a device that supports wireless charging or even Meizu’s own POP wireless earbuds, then you may want to pick up a unit.

The Chinese manufacturer has announced that its wireless charger which supports 10W fast charging will go on sale tomorrow. The charger comes in black and white and will be priced at ¥99 (~$16). It will be available on Meizu’s online store as well as other major online stores.

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Vivo NEX Variant Without Pop-up Camera Spotted

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 27, 2018

The Vivo APEX truly bezel-less phone may launch as the Vivo NEX when it is officially announced on June 12. But that may not be the only big change coming to the device. A new leak has revealed that we may be getting two variants with a key difference between them.

The Vivo APEX/NEX that was shown at the MWC and in teasers and adverts has its front camera hidden in the top frame of the phone. When an app needs the camera, it slides out automatically.

If you are worried about the durability of having a moving part in your next phone, then you may want to settle for the variant that has the front camera buried in the chin of the device just like the Mi MIX 2s.

Yes, it appears that will be the second variant of the Vivo APEX judging from the photos (above and below) that surfaced on the web today. There is no bezel at the top just like the original APEX but the lower bezel is slightly thicker to accommodate the sensor.

Vivo launching two variants of its next flagship isn’t surprising. The Vivo X21 has a variant with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a variant with the fingerprint scanner on the rear.

Which of the APEX/NEX variants do you prefer? Let us know in the comment box.

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New Huawei MediaPad M5 Tab With LED Flash Lands At The FCC

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 27, 2018

It has been a few months since Huawei announced the MediaPad M5 tablet series but it appears it has a new model in the pipeline. A Huawei tablet with model number d-02k has been spotted on the FCC’s website. This tablet is also referred to as “ Huawei Mediapad M5 wp” in the documents.

The FCC documents don’t reveal the key specs but there are a few details available along with a schematic diagram of the device.

Looking at the diagram above, the first thing that draws your attention is the camera setup on the rear. While some may think the device will have dual cameras, the more plausible explanation is that the second hole is for the LED flash. So unlike the other tablets in the series, this one should perform better in low-light conditions thanks to the included LED flash.

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What To Expect From Xiaomi’s Anniversary Event On May 31

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Michele Ingelido

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May 27, 2018

May 31 will be the day of Xiaomi’s 8th anniversary and CEO Lei Jun has already announced that the company will unveil a new variety of products at the event. Given that it will be the most important day for the company in 2018, we can expect great surprises. However, the Chinese giant did not confirm all the products which will be unveiled on May 31.

Below, we have compiled a list of products we expect to see at Xiaomi’s anniversary event on May 31.

Xiaomi Mi 8

The leading star of the event will be the flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi 8. Even though Mi 6 is the latest flagship from the Mi series, the company has reportedly decided to skip the Mi 7 and launch the Mi 8 in order to celebrate its 8th anniversary with a dedicated device. Xiaomi Mi 8 will surely affect the sales of the Mi Mix 2S as it will be an outstanding flagship with the best technologies ever implemented on a phone by the Chinese hi-tech giant. Note that the company has already confirmed the arrival of the Mi 8 through an official teaser, so we are not talking about simple rumors. Besides being powerful, the Mi 8 is also expected to be innovative. According to rumors, it will feature an in-display fingerprint reader and a 3D facial recognition system which will be similar to Apple’s Face ID found on the iPhone X.

This system is tipped to adopt a depth sensor for a tridimensional recognition of the face of the user. Under the hood, Xiaomi Mi 8 will surely boast an octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset by Qualcomm: the best processor by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz. The SoC should be accompanied by up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Xiaomi smartphones from the Mi series have always been compact devices, but the Mi 8 will not be, at least from what leaks suggested. It is expected to pack a 6.01-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution, but there will be a bezel-less design so that the dimensions will not be excessive. Xiaomi Mi 8’s listing price is expected to start from 2799 Yuan in China, which roughly translates into $316/€372. This price refers to the configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, while the one with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM is rumored to cost 3199 Yuan.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3

Xiaomi is also pegged to launch the new Mi Band 3 in its 8th anniversary event which will be held on May 31. Two years have passed since the company showcased its latest fitness tracker Mi Band 2 for the first time. Since then, the Mi Band 2 has always been the best-selling wearable to monitor fitness, even though it is just a cheap smart band with limited features. Xiaomi Mi Band 3 was recently spotted at the wrist of Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun during the announcement event of Black Shark, that is the first gaming smartphone from the company. According to the latest leaks and speculations, the design of Xiaomi Mi Band 3 will not be so different from the one of the Mi Band 2. The wristband will feature a slightly bigger display and improved features. There will still be a heart rate sensor behind the display, but on Xiaomi Mi Band 3 it will be able to do real-time heart rate monitoring so that when the user is in danger the smart band can alert him. Further, the heart rate stats feature on the Mi Fit app should get an update. Sleep monitoring should be improved as well with different depths of sleep supported, and Mi Band 3 should also include a barometer to monitor different sporting activities.

MIUI 10

Xiaomi will take advantage of May 31 event to launch the latest iteration of its custom user interface MIUI 10. According to the official poster which has just confirmed the arrival of MIUI 10 on May 31’s anniversary event, the new user interface will be faster than lightning. This makes us understand that the development team has put a lot of efforts on optimizing system performance in order to make the UI fast and smooth even though it has tons of features unlike a stock and light version of the operating system. Xiaomi Mi 8 will reportedly be released with MIUI 10 preinstalled, and if so, the user interface will be surely based on Android Oreo. MIUI 9.5 is the latest update released for Xiaomi handsets and MIUI 10 will not be available for Xiaomi phones which run an Android version older than Marshmallow.

There are also rumours about Surge S2 chipset making its debut at this event, but details are scarce at the moment.

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New Leaked Photo Shows The Moto Z3 Play & A 5G Moto Mod

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 27, 2018

The Moto Z3 Play is scheduled to launch on June 6. There are reports the third generation Z series will be the last in the modular series. Nevertheless, that shouldn’t dampen the excitement for the upcoming device(s).

New images have surfaced thanks to XDA-Developers and they show the Moto Z3 Play along with a 5G Moto Mod. Some of the specs have also been confirmed.

In the first image above, the Moto Z3 Play and the Moto Mod are shown side by side. The bezels have been significantly reduced to make way for the new MaxVision display. There is no fingerprint scanner in front and we know it can’t be on the rear with the way the Moto Mod is designed. That means it is on the side.

The Moto Z3 Play is running a near stock version of Android. Don’t let the pill navigation bar fool you, it is actually running Android 8.1 Oreo.

The 5G Moto Mod doesn’t give up much in terms of details but we can tell it adds a significant amount of thickness when attached to the device. The Mod was first mentioned in 2016 and what it does is bring 5G support to the Z series.

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Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 SE to Arrive as the Best Camera Smartphones from Xiaomi

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 27, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s that was launched in March this year by the Chinese manufacturer is dubbed as the best ever camera smartphone by the company. GizmoChina’s OnePlus 6 vs. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s vs. Huawei P20 Pro camera comparison has revealed that Xiaomi phone’s camera prowess is inferior compared to P20 Pro and OP6. Through one of the recent teasers on Weibo, Xiaomi has claimed that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 8 will dethrone Mi MIX 2s to become the best camera smartphone from the company.

As it can be seen in the above teaser on Weibo, Xiaomi has shared a couple of impressive shots that were snapped using the Mi MIX 2s. The translated text of the Weibo post reveals that the Mi MIX 2s is Xiaomi’s best camera phone, but only until the arrival of the Xiaomi Mi 8. The Mi MIX 2s is the first Snapdragon 845 SoC driven flagship phone from the company for 2018, but the Mi 8 that features the same SoC and better cameras could turn out be the true flagship smartphone from Xiaomi.

The Mi MIX 2s has a pair of AI powered 12-megapixel sensors sitting on its rear. It was recently leaked that the dual camera setup of the Xiaomi Mi 8 includes 20-megapixel with f/1.7 aperture as the primary sensor and a secondary sensor of 16-megapixel f/2.0 aperture. It is likely that the rumored Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (could be Special Edition model) may also feature the same dual camera setup as the Mi 8. The dual rear cameras of the Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE may also offer some AI features for better photography experience.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is rumored to become the first Android smartphone with 3D facial recognition feature. Also, it is speculated to come with an under-display fingerprint scanner. Its other rumored specs include 6.2-inch notched enabled OLED display, f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel front-facing camera, up to 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal storage, and 3,300mAh battery. It is speculated to be available in colors like gray, gold, blue and red. The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is speculated to come with similar specs. It may feature 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB of native storage. Its rumored color options include black, white, gold and blue.

LG V35 ThinQ Real Photo Appears on Wireless Power Consortium’s Website

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 27, 2018

Just a few days back, we saw a leaked picture of the LG V35 ThinQ which showed its bezel-less, no-notch design. We have now spotted the source of the image and that is the website of the Wireless Power Consortium. The LG V35 ThinQ has been listed on the website with the picture accompanying the device.

We give credit to popular tipster Evan Blass who brought the WPC’s listing to the open. The device comes with the model number LM-V350EM and was registered on May 24.

PSA: That "live image" of the LG V35 (Emma) comes from the Wireless Power Consortium database, which has nearly a dozen variants listed. pic.twitter.com/rp3G061LW0

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) May 24, 2018

According to reports, LG V35 ThinQ will sport a 6-inch IPS display with a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels. Among the internal components, there will be an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The main camera will be a dual setup with resolutions of 16 MP, a f/1.6 aperture and a secondary wide-angle sensor (up to 107 degrees), while the front camera is expected to be an 8 MP single snapper. LG V35 ThinQ, as the name suggests, will support artificial intelligence just like the G7 ThinQ and the V30S.

It will have Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and it should sport a 3000 mAh battery. It should also come with Hi-Fi stereo speakers and a Quad DAC. The design of LG V35 ThinQ will be composed of a glass back and an aluminum frame, probably with the IP68 certification for water-resistance. The device should launch as early as next month.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 5 Price, Keys Specs Leaked; Could it be Launching This Week?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 27, 2018

A fresh listing of the Xiaomi phones that will be heading to the European market has surfaced through the website of Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). It reveals that the unreleased Mi Note 5 has been mentioned among other phones that may launch in Europe. Moreover, a leaked image showing the key specs and pricing to the Mi Note 5 has also appeared. Could it be launching through the upcoming May 31 Shenzhen event by Xiaomi?

Shown above is the listing of Mi Note 5 among other phones like Mi 6X, Mi MIX 2s, Black Shark gaming phone, Mi A2 and Redmi Note 5 Pro. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is also unreleased phone that is expected to debut as a successor of Mi A1 Android One phone. It is likely to rebranded version of the Mi 6X phone that was launched in China in April this year. The Mi A2 is unlikely to feature MIUI skin as it could be an Android One smartphone.

A leaked image of the promo material that has surfaced today reveals the key specifications of an upcoming Mi Note smartphone. It states that the handset houses a 5.99-inch display. Since it sports a Full Screen 2.0 design, it may feature super-slim bezels around the screen. The Snapdragon 835 SoC is present under the hood of the phone along with 6 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 64 GB. It also features 4-axis optical image stabilization. Like the Mi Note 3, the smartphone is likely to come equipped with dual camera setup. It could be a global device as the promo image reveals it supports 43 LTE bands.

Ideally, the company should be releasing the Mi Note 4 as a successor of Mi Note 3 phone from last year. It appears that the company will be skipping the Mi Note 4 moniker because even the EEC listing reveals Mi Note 5 name. As far as pricing is concerned, the Mi Note 5 featuring 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM will carry a price tag of 2,299 Yuan (~$359) in China.

Through the May 31 Shenzhen event, Xiaomi will be unleashing the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone and MIUI 10. However, recent reports have claimed that the event will be used to announce a variety of new products such as Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, Mi Band 3 fitness trackerand Surge S2. It is being speculated Mi Note 5 will also become official at the same event. However, none of the recently released official teasers suggest that it will be made official on Thursday this week.

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