Leaked Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini Hands On Video Showcases The Front & Rear Design

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May 28, 2018

Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini has been in the news for quite a while now. The device carrying the model number SM-G8850 was last month certified by China’s telecom regulatory agency, TENAA. If you’re familiar with TENAA listing, you’ll agree it comes with the photos of the device. In this case, the Galaxy S9 Mini was shown to pack a dual camera setup at the rear stacked vertically at the top left corner. This is reminiscent of the rear camera design on the iPhone X, Mi Mix 2S and a couple of other recent flagship models.

That design has now been re-echoed in a leaked video of the Galaxy S9 Mini. The video which appeared on Slashleaks recently shows the device captured from the front and the rear aspect. The Galaxy S9 Mini is supposed to be a trimmed down variant of the flagship S9 and so it features the same full-screen design as its flagship counterpart. The good thing is, despite adopting a rear camera design similar to the iPhone X’s, the S9 Mini doesn’t feature a notch design like the X.

The video also shows the device packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor located in the middle. The vertical placement of the rear camera may be useful for capturing shots but it also creates enough room for users to access the fingerprint sensor without smudging the lenses.

Spes wise, the Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini is expected to sport a 5.8-inch display with a QHD+ resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. The device will be powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset which will be paired with 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM as the case may be. There is a speculation that the phone’s actual name will be the Samsung Dream-Lite but we don’t know about that. As interesting as the design looks, it is noteworthy that the last Galaxy S Mini released by Samsung was the Galaxy S5 Mini, launched on July 1, 2014. There is no word at the moment yet on when this model will be launched.

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Moonlight White 360 N7 Goes On Sale On June 3

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 28, 2018

The 360 N7 was announced in two variants – Graphite Black and Moonlight White. However, only the former has been available for purchase since the phone went on sale.

If you have been holding off purchasing a unit just because the white variant is unavailable, then there is good news for you. 360 Mobiles has announced that the Moonlight White variant with the red power button will be available as from June 3. Pre-orders are already live for early birds.

The phone will only be available in the 6GB RAM + 128GB configuration and will sell for ¥1999 (~$312) instead of ¥1899 (~$297) like the Graphite Black variant.

The 360 N7 packs impressive specs that put it in the upper mid/ mid-range category. It has a 5.99-inch FHD+ screen, a Snapdragon 660 processor, and a more than sufficient 5,030mAh battery. There is a 16MP + 2MP dual camera combo on the rear and an 8MP camera up in front.

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Xiaomi Mi 8SE Model Name Seen On Official Website Coupons

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 28, 2018

The Mi 7 was hitherto resonating in leaks and rumours right from last year until Xiaomi effectively killed it by revealing it is opting for Mi 8, skipping the number 7. The story got further complicated with talks of a Mi 8 SE variant which is expected to launch alongside the Mi 8. That rumour just got a boost with the spotting of the name on Xiaomi’s official mall (Mi Mall).

Xiaomi is expected to release the Mi 8 alongside the Mi Band 3 on May 31. The Mi 8E may also join the fray as it was recently listed on Mi Mall. The Mi 8SE was listed among models with 50 yuan discount coupon on Xiaomi’s official mall. It is listed along with the Mi 8 and both models are likely going to share more than just similar designs. In fact, we think the SE means Special Edition. If we are going to borrow a leaf from Apple, the Mi 8SE may likely come with a smaller display size while retaining the design of the Mi 8. Xiaomi has many of its products tailored to Apple products, including some of the features on the Mi 8. So, it won’t be much of a surprise if it pans out that way. The prospect looks good, especially if it will get slammed with a far cheaper price tag. After all, the iPhone SE is Apple’s cheapest iPhone model.

We don’t know if the hardware will be similar as well but there will likely be a few differences even if the device utilises a Snapdragon 845 chipset just like the Mi 8. May 31 is just a couple of days ahead. So, we won’t keep speculating for long.

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Xiaomi’s Mi Band 3 Could Feature A Touchscreen OLED Display

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Jeet

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May 28, 2018

On 31st May, Xiaomi is all set to launch its flagship smartphone Mi 8, MIUI 10, as well as its next-generation fitness tracker — Mi Band 3.

Now, Xiaomi’s official account on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo has teased a new feature of the fitness tracker. In the post on Weibo, the Chinese firm wrote that the fitness tracker will come with a “new touchable ___”.

While the company has not revealed what the feature is, it seems that the company is hinting at touchscreen OLED display. There’s a possibility that in its efforts to upgrade the fitness tracker, Xiaomi has opted to adopt a new OLED panel with a touchscreen display on the Mi Band 3.

It is known that the Mi Band 3’s wristband has been redesigned to ensure that the tracker doesn’t fall off from the strap, which a lot of users complained about for its predecessor. However, the appearance of the device seems to be similar to the Mi Band 2.

It seems that the screen size of this upcoming fitness tracker is bigger than its predecessor and the recently shared image of the Mi Band 3 by Xiaomi indicates that the screen will be more convex than the screen on Mi Band 2.

We are expecting the fitness tracker to come with improved tracking for sports activities as well as sleep, heart rate, and other health-related information. Further, it is also expected to provide notifications and other functions once the device is connected to a smartphone.

Previous reports have claimed that the Mi Band 3 will come 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. There is no confirmation on whether it will be coming with a color display.

Further, reports have revealed that the fitness tracker will come equipped with an IP67 certified chassis and removable strap. The Mi Band 3 is likely to carry support for Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC.

We’ll have to wait for the official launch event to know for sure what the company has to offer in terms of features for the Mi Band 3. As of the pricing, it has already been leaked that the Mi Band 3 will be priced at 169 Yuan, which roughly converts to $26.

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OnePlus 6 Is Officially Up for Grabs For 3199 Yuan ($500) In China

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Michele Ingelido

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May 28, 2018

After 12 days from the official announcement, OnePlus 6 is officially available to purchase and the stock is larger than ever. The new wonderful flagship has been launched on both the official OP store and on Jingdong Mall with a price tag of 3199 Yuan in China, which roughly translates into $500. The CEO has already stated that the phone will not go out of stock and the company has already managed to make a million units available. Unfortunately, at least for now, there is only one variant of the handset available.

We are talking about the base variant of OnePlus 6: the one with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. This variant is currently available in the Mirror Black finish only. While you can decide if you want to get this handset or not, we will remind you the main specs of the flagship below.

OnePlus 6 comes with a glass back and an aluminum frame. Despite the glass back, it does not come with a wireless charging technology, nor an IP certification, but the company has defined the device as a “splashproof” phone which can survive to the rain. OP6 is the first OnePlus smartphone with a notch. It sports a 6.28-inch display with a 19:9 aspect ratio, the Optic AMOLED technology and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.

Under the hood, it boasts an octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset by Qualcomm, up to 8 GB RAM and up to 256 GB UFS 2.1 storage (note that only the 6/64 GB is available in China as said above). The backplate houses a dual camera setup with resolutions of 20 and 16 MP with OIS and depth calculation, while the front camera has a resolution of 16 MP and it supports artificial intelligence. The battery has a capacity of 3300 mAh, while the operating system installed is Android 8.1 Oreo with OxygenOS to customize it.

MIUI 10 Is Similar To Android P In Leaked Screenshots Ahead Of Launch

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Michele Ingelido

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May 28, 2018

Besides the Xiaomi Mi 8 series and the Mi Band 3, Xiaomi will also unveil the MIUI 10 on May 31 alongside its new improvements. Just to remind you, the company has just confirmed the launch of the Mi Band 3 with an official poster shared by Xiaomi’s VP Wang Xiang. Three days before the launch, some screenshots leaked online are showing us the Settings menu as well as the quick toggles section, the notifications menu and the multi-tasking section of the upcoming user interface. The screenshots have been published by TechnoCodex and, besides a graphic renewal, they also show new interesting features.

The similarity of the MIUI 10 with Android P is evident. It comes with a white and blue design just like the latest Android iteration and it has a shortcut option which shows a preview of the most used apps in order to make the user experience more comfortable. Further, a screenshot shows a preview of the Gallery app which is even able to show miniatures of the most recent images. Another feature in common with Android P will be the full touch gesture controls. Not only the standard user interface has been renewed, but also the control center, the lock screen, and the weather widget.

We still do not know if MIUI 10 will come preinstalled on the Xiaomi Mi 8 series composed of the Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE. But the leak has revealed a list of the devices which will be updated to MIUI 10. The list includes Mi6, Mi5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi4, Mi3, Mi 4S, Mi 4c, Mi Mix, Mi Mix 2, Redmi Y1, Redmi Y1 Lite, Mi Note 2, Mi Note 3, Redmi Note 3, Redmi Note 3 Pro, Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 4X, Redmi 5A, Redmi Note 5A, Mi 5X, Mi Max, Mi Max 2, Redmi 4, Redmi 4X, Redmi 4A, Redmi 3, Redmi 3S, Redmi 3S Prime, Redmi Pro, Redmi 3X, Mi Pad 3, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi S2, Mi 6X and Mi Mix 2S. Alongside the new features and graphics renewal, we expect to see important improvements to performance with the new Xiaomi’s user interface.

Do you like the new MIUI 10 showed in the screenshot or you prefer the design of the 9th major version?

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LG Q7 Stylus To Launch As LG Q Stylus+ In Taiwan Soon

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 28, 2018

When the LG Q7 series was announced last week, there was a model missing – the LG Q7 Stylus. The device has not been canceled yet, it just will be arriving in a different country later.

The device with model number LM-Q710 has been seen on the website of Taiwan’s equivalent of the FCC. According to the document, the device will launch as LG Q Stylus+.

The document also mentions it has NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and LTE. There are reports that the rest of the specs will be the same as that of the Q7 with the addition of a stylus.

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Samsung Rolls Out Its Roadmap For Progression From 7nm to 3nm Process

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 28, 2018

Samsung last week held its annual Foundry Forum in the U.S where the company among other things, unveiled its roadmap that takes its chip manufacturing process technology to 7nm Low Power Plus, 5nm Low Power Early and 3nm Gate-All-Around Early/Plus.

According to the details revealed, Samsung will first use an EUV lithography solution on the 7nm LPP process and that should be ready for production during the second half of this year. However, mass production of parts using the new process will start in the first half of 2019. This is the same timeline for Samsung’s rival TSMC to start mass production of parts using its 7nm+ node which will also use the EUV lithography. TSMC will also start risk production of its 5nm node in the first half of 2019. Samsung is expected to produce the next-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform which will be powering next year’s Samsung Galaxy S10 using the 7nm process.

Samsung will also commence production of chips based on its 5nm LPE that will provide ultra-low power consumption in 2019. In addition, the 4nm chips will join the fray in 2020. This will be the last of the chips to employ FinFET process and it will be produced using the 4nm Low Power Early/Plus process. Chips built with this process technology will feature improved performance and a smaller cell size.

The 3nm node will herald an entirely new manufacturing process technology. Samsung will use its own next-generation GAA (Gate all-around) architecture MBCFET (multi-bridge-channel FET). 3nm production is not expected to begin until 2022. Keep in mind that the smaller the node size, chips that are produced using the process are more powerful and energy efficient.
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China Unicom Releases Teaser Poster For Mi Band 3, eSIM Support?

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 28, 2018

A new teaser for the Mi band 3 may hint at Xiaomi’s next smartband having SIM connectivity. One of China’s top network operators, China Unicom, released a new poster for the upcoming band which makes us wonder what hidden feature the device has.

The poster shows a flyover with different icons which includes a car, a computer, a building, a truck and a shopping bag. There is also a text that roughly translates to “connects you to the world”.

The shopping bag sort of hints at the Mi Band 3 supporting purchases as it is reported to have a NFC chip built-in. We’ll have to wait till Thursday to find out the details for the other features.

However, what is strange is China Unicom’s relationship with the new smartband which has got people asking if the band has an eSIM embedded in it.

Smartwatches like the Apple Watch Series 3 and the Huawei Watch 2 Pro have eSIMs but we haven’t heard of a smartband with one. We guess there is always a first time. Bear in mind that if it is true, it will drive up the price.

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Xiaomi MIJIA Projector With 800 ANSI Lumens Launched Priced at 3999 Yuan (~$625)

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 28, 2018

Xiaomi ventured into the projector business with the launch of the Mi Laser Projector which came with a maximum brightness of up to 5000 ANSI lumens and several other cool features. The Laser projector also happens to be Xiaomi’s costliest product till date, coming in at 9999 yuan ( over $1,500). The Chinese tech giant has now launched a cheaper variant under the MIJIA brand. The MIJIA projector comes with the ability to project on screen sizes ranging from 40 inches up to 120 inches from within a 3m distance. It adopts a friendly price tag of 3,999 Yuan ($~625) which is quite cheap compared to the Mi Laser Projector and other brands with similar features.

The MIJIA Projector comes with 2.07 million reflective lenses and utilises a new light-path design to increase projection brightness by 5%. It is crammed with OSRAM’s P1W/A lamp beads which is used to achieve a brightness of 800 ANSI lumens. This ensures users get crisp clear viewing experience during the day. The lamp has a shelf life of up to 10 years. In addition, the Mijia Projector supports HDR10 high dynamic range video decoding, which makes make the brightness and darkness of the picture clearer.

Furthermore, the MIJIA projector provides users with cinematic sound effects using the 2-inch 10W dual-speaker with a dual-passive audio system which it packs. It also supports autofocus (AF) in 3 seconds once turned on. At the same time, the projector adopts the Texas Instruments TRP square pixel architecture scheme bringing more clarity to the display. Xiaomi also crammed the projector with several video resources including content for kids. It utilizes the PatchWall software system featured on the Mi TV series and also supports voice control.

The MIJIA projector will go on sale on June 1 in China via Xiaomi Mall, Youpin, JD.com, Tmall, Suning and other online channels simultaneously.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Could Get 8GB RAM And 512GB Storage Variant

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Jeet

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May 28, 2018

Samsung is gearing up to launch its new flagship smartphone — Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Now, according to the latest reports, the company could launch a variant of Note 9 with 8GB RAM and 512GB internal storage.

Previously, it was reported that the Galaxy Note 9 will be available in different variants, having 6GB RAM and three options in terms of storage — 64GB, 128GB, ad 512GB. Now, the latest report also hints at 8GB RAM model with 512GB storage.

However, it is not clear if the 8GB RAM and 512GB storage model will be available in limited markets only or the company is planning to introduce it globally. However, we are expecting that initially, it will be available in select markets only.

Several reports have indicated that the Galaxy Note 9 won’t have major changes in terms of design compared to its predecessor. The smartphone is expected to feature a 6.4-inch QHD+ resolution supporting S-AMOLED Infinity Display that delivers an aspect ratio of 18.5:9.

Rumors have indicated that the Galaxy Note 9 could be the first Samsung phone to feature an under-display fingerprint scanner. However, the leakster, who goes by the name “Ice Universe” claims that it is almost certain that the Note 9 will not be featuring the advanced biometric recognition feature.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is likely to be powered by Qualcomm‘s flagship Snapdragon 845 processor and in some regions, it is expected to be powered by the company’s own Exynos 9810 chipset. The phone is expected to be fuelled by a 3,850mAh or 4,000mAh battery that will be enabled with 9V / 2A charging.

Both variants — one with SD845 SoC and another with Exynos 9810 were spotted on benchmarking platform. The Exynos variant scored 2737 points in the single-core test while the multi-core test score is 9064 points. The score is slightly higher than the 2190 and 8806 points scored by the Snapdragon 845 variant.

Further, the Geekbench listing of the smartphone has confirmed that it will come with 6GB RAM and will be running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box. We are expecting that Samsung will change the position of the fingerprint sensor and move it to a more convenient position.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is also expected to launch early this year. There are reports that the company could launch the smartphone in July this year and the latest information indicates that the launch could take place on 29th July. However, there’s no official confirmation from Samsung yet.

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Photos of Render and Tempered Glass Shows The XL Has A Notch

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 28, 2018

Google added notch support to the Android P, not only because there are a bunch of Android phones with a notch but as it seems, also because it is joining the bandwagon.

A render of the Pixel 3 XL has surfaced online that shows the front of the device. The photo was posted on Twitter by a user with the name Pau Curcio and he/she claims it is an official render.

Render oficial de #GooglePixelX @TecnonautaTV @evleaks @VenyaGeskin1 pic.twitter.com/XgR6JzUfNh

— Cuenta cerrada (@shutdownpau) May 24, 2018

The render shows the Pixel 3 with curved corners (display and body). There is a notch at the top that houses a camera, earpiece, and sensor. The bottom bezel is home to a large speaker cut-out which shows the device will have stereo front-facing speakers. Even though there is no photo of the rear of the device, it is safe to presume the fingerprint scanner is on the rear.

Asides the above render, a photo showing the tempered glass of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have also surfaced online. This photo also shows that the larger Pixel is the one getting a notch while the smaller one gets an 18:9 display.

Apart from the notch, both devices have similar cut-outs at the top and bottom. There is a cut-out for a speaker at the bottom and there are two large holes which we think are for cameras and not an intricate face unlock mechanism. The other two cut-outs are for the sensor and speaker.

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Lei Jun Confirms This Is Indeed The Mi Band 3 On His Wrist

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 28, 2018

Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun was spotted during the Black Shark gaming phone launch wearing a fitness band that looked like the Mi Band 2 but bigger. The fitness band was suspected to be the Mi Band 3 which the company is expected to release soon but we were just not sure about that. Well, Lei Jun has now confirmed that the smart band was indeed the Xiaomi Mi Band 3! So, we have been looking at the next-gen smart band all this while without realizing it.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 in question looks like the pebble shape of the Mi Band 2 with the strap designed in the same way except that it is inserted and removed from the top. However, the dimension would likely be different. The device looks a lot bigger than the Band 2 and the screen has a convex shape. Lei Jun also hinted that he had the opportunity of testing the smart band for up to three months and that the user experience is far more than what the previous two generation models offer.

It is already confirmed that the Mi Band 3 will be launched along with the Mi 8 0n May 31. That day is billed to be a feast of some sort for Xiaomi and her fans ass the company will celebrate its 8th anniversary with a flurry of new awesome products. We expect the Mi Band 3 to be worth the two-year wait. For one, Xiaomi should have fixed the skin tone-sensitive heart rate monitor issue with the Mi Band 2 which makes it unable to read the heart rate of black people and also the OLED display which becomes dim over time.

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Latest OxygenOS Update Brings Face Unlock To The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 28, 2018

OnePlus has started rolling out an update to 2016’s OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T duo. The new update brings Face Unlock to the device as well as May’s security update.

The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T update comes as OxygenOS 5.0.3. Users will be excited about the Face Unlock feature which debuted on the OnePlus 5T and then rolled out to the OnePlus 5 later. It is also good to see the security patch get updated. The last security patch was that of December 2017.

The update also brings a refined Shelf UI and a new design for app shortcuts with respect to launcher changes. There are also new features for the gallery app, the file manager, and the weather widget. Below is the complete changelog:

System
Updated Android security patch to 2018.5
Supported FaceUnlock
Launcher
Refined Shelf UI design
New design for App shortcuts
Supported more options when long pressing an icon
Gallery
Places: a map view of photos by location
Supported sharing photos to Shot-On-OnePlus
Added “Recently Deleted” collection
File Manager
Added “Large files” category
Weather
Added new widget for Launcher
Improved the positioning accuracy
Adjust refresh interval for weather information update

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Snapdragon 845-Powered Windows 10 on ARM PCs Coming Soon, To Offer Up To 50% Increase in Performance

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 28, 2018

Of the first set of Windows 10 on ARM PCs already announced, only the HP Envy x2 and ASUS NovaGo are available for purchase. While the PCs have been praised for their battery life, reviews have also revealed there is a lot to be desired when it comes to performance especially with x86 apps that require emulation.

If you require lots of x86 apps for work or play then you may want to avoid picking up a unit. However, that doesn’t mean you should totally ditch the category. There are reports that new models powered by the Snapdragon 845 are in development and they offer up to a 50% increase in performance.

A couple of test devices have been seen on Geekbench with single core scores up to 25% higher and multi-core scores up to 40% higher than the SD835 models.

The chipset has also appeared to have been clocked higher in these listings. While the SD845 is clocked at 2.8GHz on smartphones, they are clocked as high as 2.96GHz on Windows 10 on ARM.

Windows 10 on ARM will continue to offer impressive battery life and always-on connectivity. However, unless there are ARM versions of most x86 apps, they won’t really succeed. And as it stands, developers are not willing to do so as there are still a low number of people using these new computers.

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Honor 7S With MediaTek MT6739 SoC And 13MP Rear Camera Launched

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Jeet

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May 28, 2018

After launching various variants of the Honor 7 smartphone, the Huawei‘s sub-brand has not launched yet another variant of the same smartphone — Honor 7S. This is the same smartphone that was spotted on TENAA last month.

The Honor 7S has been launched in Pakistan and comes with a price tag of PKR 14,499, which roughly converts to $125. While the smartphone has also been listed on Honor‘s global website, there’s no information available about its global availability.

The smartphone comes with a 5.45-inch HD+ display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, and 73 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek MT6739 64-bit quad-core processor along with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.

The phone comes with a dedicated microSD card slot, enabling users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB. As of the camera, it features a 13-megapixel rear camera with phase detection autofocus and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The front camera comes with a LED smart-light for brighter photos.

Measuring 146.5 x 70.9 x 8.3mm and weighing 142 grams, the smartphone supports dual SIM, as well as other standard connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 3.5mm headphone jack.

According to the company, the handset also features a louder speaker to provide better listening experience in noisy environments. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box and is powered by a 3,020mAh battery. Honor says that the phone features Smart Battery Management 6.0, the company’s new technology with front smart power
save and back ground power management.

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Meizu M6T First Selfie Sample Looks Impressive For An Entry-Level Phone

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 28, 2018

Meizu is expected to launch the entry-level M6T in China tomorrow (May 26). The device has been in the news for quite a while now with the specs and pictures of the device already in the open. Also, Meizu recently released a camera sample of the device shot with the rear camera. Meizu’s CEO Li Nan has now shared a photo which he hinted was shot using the selfie camera of the device.

The sample photo is quite bright for an entry-level device. The front camera sensor is an 8MP sensor and the output comes with impressive, vivid clarity. Of course, the picture is aided by the bright sunny daylight but we have seen cameras perform woefully even in bright light.

As far as the specs go, the Meizu M6T is expected to pack a 5.7-inch HD+ resolution display will be fueled by a 1.5 GHz octa-core processor according to China’s TENAA . The SOC is believed to be a Spreadtrum chipset according to its Geebench listing. It comes with 2 GB, 3 GB and 4 GB RAM models paired with 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage respectively. It features 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and a selfie shooter of 8-megapixel. The handset receives power from 3,230mAh battery. The device also comes with a metallic body and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Honor 9i Confirmed to Debut on June 6; Full Specs, Images Emerge on TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 28, 2018

Earlier today, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor had confirmed that it will be keeping a launch event on June 6 the Honor PLAY phone that will deliver AI based pathbreaking 4D gaming experience. The smartphone is also expected to also include AI driven camera functions. Honor will be unleashing it at the Beijing University Gymnasium in Beijing, China. The company has also confirmed today on Weibo that it will be announcing another phone called Honor 9i at the same event.

The below poster shows the Chinese actress Zhao Li Ying endorsing the Honor 9i phone. The smartphone is dubbed as a lite flagship smartphone. The 9i features a notched display design like the recently unveiled Honor V10 flagship phone.

Honor had released last year’s Huawei Mate 10 Lite with multiple monikers in different regions. In India, the Mate 10 Lite had debuted as Honor 9i. The above poster confirms that the company will be using the same moniker for its upcoming phone.

The Honor LLD-AL20 and LLD-AL30 phones that have surfaced on TENAA are the two editions of the upcoming Honor 9i. The below shown TENAA images of the Honor LLD-AL30 phone also confirm on its notched display design. TENAA is yet to update the listing of Honor LLD-AL20 with its images.

The Honor LLD-AL20 and LLD-AL30 devices have identical specs, but they differ in RAM and storage configurations. The LLD-AL20 smartphone has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The LLD-AL30 also features 4 GB of RAM, but it comes in two storage options like 32 GB and 128 GB. Both Honor 9i editions are loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo. For additional storage, these phones are equipped with external storage slot.

The TENAA listings of LLD-AL20 and LLD-AL30 reveals that the Honor 9i will be housing a 5.84-inch display that will produce Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The Honor 9i is fueled by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.36 GHz. It is speculated that the handset may feature the older Kirin 960 chipset. It is packed with a 2,900mAh battery.

The horizontal dual camera setup lying on the rear of the Honor 9i features a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a secondary sensor of 2-megapixel. It is equipped with a front-facing shooter of 16-megapixel.

The dimensions of the Honor 9i are 149.2 x 71.8 x 7.7 mm and it weighs 152 grams. TENAA listings of Honor 9 variants show that it will be available in color choices like black, blue and gray. Rumors have it that the Honor 9i could be available with be priced around 1,799 Yuan (~$281).

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

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Vinay Patel

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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.

Get Up To $80 Off On UMIDIGI Branded Smartphones On GearBest

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