Get Elephone A4 Pro 4G Phablet For Only $139.99 On GearBest

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Aug 27, 2018

Sporting an all glass in the body design, the Elephone A4 Pro is quite an irresistible 4G phablet. It sports a huge 5.85 inch HD display with a screen resolution of 2280 X 1080 pixels, breathing new life into your videos and photos.

The Elephone A4 Pro phablet became an instant hit after it was made available to the public earlier this year, thanks to the impressive array of features it boasts. Regrettably, the device’s steep price tag spelled bad news for cost-conscious buyers, but that’s about to change.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Elephone A4 Pro phablet without emptying your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. The Chinese budget-friendly mobile company is currently offering its well-received phablet at a dropped price on GearBest.

While the A4 Pro 4G phablet usually carries a relatively steep price tag, it is currently available for just $139.99 on GearBest. This noteworthy 29% discount will be available for the phablet on the Chinese online store for a limited period of time.

An absolute bargain at this dropped price, the Elephone A4 Pro phablet packs a powerful MT6763 Octa Core 2.0GHz processor, under the hood. The device offers 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of onboard storage.

It houses a 16.0MP rear-mounted camera and an 8.0MP front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. Moreover, the phablet runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by 3000mAh big capacity battery.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the rest of the specification and avail the discount. It is worth noting that the discount will be valid for both black and medium orchid color versions of the phablet for 6 days.

Meizu 16th Mirror Blue edition leaked photo appears

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 27, 2018

On Aug. 8, Meizu had introduced the Meizu 16th series of smartphones through an unveil event in Beijing, China. The enticing starting price of 2,698 Yuan makes it one of the irresistible Snapdragon 845 powered smartphones. At the launch event of the Meizu 16th, the company had confirmed that it will be available in two color choices such as Black and White. Couple of days after the launch of the Meizu 16th, the rumor mill claimed that the company may introduce a new color variant for it. Today, some netizens have shared an image of the new “Mirror Blue” edition of the Meizu 16th. It is also speculated that the new variant may carry the same price tag as the other two color variants.

The above image reveals that the Mirror Blue Meizu 16th will be a color gradient that gives it a premium appeal. The handset seems to be sporting 3D glass back shell that is curved on all four sides. If the Meizu 16th arrives in the new color, it is very likely that the Meizu 16th Plus will be also available in the same color. At present, there is no official confirmation by Meizu on the existence of the Meizu 16th Mirror Blue variant.

Last week, the Meizu 16th was made available on its first very sale in China and it was sold out in just few seconds. The Meizu 16th is equipped with an 18:9 aspect ratio display that measures 6 inches. The Snapdragon 845 SoC is present under the hood of the phone. It comes in multiple storage editions like 64 GB and 128 GB and RAM variants like 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB. It is equipped with 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera and 20-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset receives power from 3,010mAh battery.

On the other side, the Meizu 16th Plus features 6.5-inch S-AMOLED screen that offers 18:9 aspect ratio. It features the same SoC, dual rear cameras and front-facing camera available on the Meizu 16th. Its storage variants are 128 GB and 256 GB and its RAM variants are 6 GB and 8 GB. It receives power from 3,750mAh battery.

What do you think about the appearance of the Mirror Blue Meizu 16th? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Buy Simtoo XT175 Fairy Drone For Just $149.99 On TomTop

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 27, 2018

The market is brimming with all sorts of drones designed for beginners and experts alike. While you can shop for a drone as well as drone accessories both online and offline, you’re likely to end up burning a hole in your pocket.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious drone enthusiasts, the renowned creator of Follow Me and Foldable RC quadcopter, Simtoo is currently offering its well-received XT175 Fairy brushless selfie drone at a dropped price on TomTop. While this compact drone would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can now buy it for just $149.99.

This is a noteworthy 32% reduction in the drone’s original asking price of $219.99. Regrettably, the limited offer will be valid for the reaming 153 pieces for a limited period of time.

The Simtoo XT175 Fairy is quite a bargain at this dropped price, given that it sports a highly useful foldable design and weighs in at just 140g, making it an easy-to-carry drone. Moreover, users can control the drone with a 2.4G controller as well as a 2.4G/5.8G Wifi APP.
The XT175 Fairy drone houses an 8.0MP camera that produces an unparalleled real-time images transmission for high-quality video and picture taking. Furthermore, it comes with an easy-to-control altitude hold mode in order to facilitate aerial photography.

Equipped with GPS and optical flow positioning function, the XT175 Fairy drone guarantees perfect flight. The drone is very convenient to operate thanks to its one-key taking off/landing feature.

You can follow this link in order to check out the rest of the specifications and avail the discount before the sale ends. It is worth noting that the Flash Sale price will only be valid for just 24 days.

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Vivo X23 is launching on September 6

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 27, 2018

At the beginning of the last week, Vivo had revealed the existence of the Vivo X23 smartphone by adding its web page on the official website. Official renders, leaked photos and specifications of the smartphone have also surfaced in the past few days. Today, Vivo has confirmed that it will be holding a launch event at 7:30 PM on Sept. 6 in Beijing, China to unveil the Vivo X23 smartphone.

The Vivo X23 that will be arriving as the successor of the Vivo X21 will be equipped with a waterdrop AMOLED screen of 6.4 inches. The official page of the phone has revealed that it offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.2 percent. The handset will be featuring fourth-generation under-display fingerprint scanner.

Recently, a Vivo phone with a model number of V1809A that is believed to be the Vivo X23 phone was spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 710. The very same model has also surfaced on Master Lu benchmarks with Snapdragon 670 SoC. Hence, it is advisable to wait for official confirmation from Vivo to confirm on its SoC. There is a possibility that the Vivo X23 may come in two variants like the Vivo X21. One variant of the X23 may feature an in-display fingerprint scanner and advanced whereas the X23 model with regular fingerprint scanner may come with slightly lower specs.

The Chinese benchmarking platform has confirmed that the waterdrop screen of the X23 will be producing Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It means it will offer an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that the Vivo X23 is equipped with 8 GB of RAM. It features an internal storage of 128 GB.

The other specifications of the Vivo X23 smartphone are yet to be confirmed. The handset is already available for reservations through the official online Vivo store in China. Also, the rumor mill is yet to reveal the pricing of the phone.

In related news, Vivo will be also unveiling the Vivo V11 Pro on Sept. 6 in India. Like the Vivo X23, the V11 Pro will be also sporting waterdrop notch display design. The Chinese manufacturer has dubbed the design as Halo FullView Display. The other specs of the phone include Snapdragon 660, 3,400mAh battery, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of native storage, 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera and 25-megapixel front camera.

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Buy OnePlus 6 4G Phablet For Just $469.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 27, 2018

The hotly-anticipated follow up to the Oneplus 5T dubbed, the Oneplus 6 was made available to the public earlier this year. As expected, the feature-laden 4G phablet became an instant hit.

Equipped with the powerful Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 2.8GHz processor, the Oneplus 6 doesn’t come cheap, in fact, it will set you back a pretty penny on online stores. Furthermore, the irresistible OnePlus 6 sports a big 6.28 inches Optic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.

The splash resistant phablet receives additional protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and an equally robust aluminum frame. While it’s exceptional specifications justify the steep price tag it carries, this spells bad news for cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a phablet.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Oneplus 6 without emptying your pocket, we got good news for you. The coveted phablet is currently up for grabs at a considerably lowered price on GearBest.

Much to the delight of OnePlus fans, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is currently doling out a noteworthy 26% off on the OnePlus 6 phablet’s original asking price. As a result, you can now acquire the well-received phablet at a dropped price of just $469.99.

On the downside, this Flash Sale price will only be limited to the remaining 288 pieces. It is also worth noting that the promo is slated to end in 2 days. So if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, follow this link without wasting time.

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Preorder Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition Smartphone At A Dropped Price Of Just $699 On Banggood; Here’s How

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 27, 2018

Xiaomi launched the long-awaited Mi 6 successors dubbed, the Mi 8 and Mi 8SE at a recently concluded event in Shenzhen, China. Alongside the two flagship Android smartphones, the Chinese tech firm unveiled the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, which became an instant hit.

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition is an irresistible smartphone that boasts an impressive array of features, coupled with an eye-catching cosmetic appearance. With a mammoth 6.21 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display, the phone is ideal for those who fancy watching their favorite series or play games on a big screen mobile.

Moreover, it offers a screen resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels with a pixel density of 402 PPI with an 83.8% screen-to-body ratio to breathe new life into your videos and photos. While the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 provides a much-needed additional protection to the screen, the phone is housed in a sturdy aluminum frame.

You can preorder the Mi 8 Explorer Edition if you’re willing to shell out $799.99 on Banggood. But if you’re on a tight budget and wondering how you can get your hands on the feature-laden smartphone without emptying your pocket, we’ll show how the phone’s steep retail price can be significantly reduced.
In order to bring the original asking price of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition smartphone down, all you need to do is to apply coupon code 8BGMI8EX at the time of checking out. This will help you save $100 and lower your grand total to just $699.

An absolute bargain at this dropped price, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core, max to 2.8GHz processor and it packs an Adreno 630 710MHz, under the hood. The phone offers 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of non-expandable internal storage.

On the photography front, it houses a 12.0MP+12.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 20.0MP selfie shooter with AI Beautify, 3D Beautify, AI portrait mode, 10 types of AI scene modes, Selfie countdown, Face recognition, Mirror, and HDR. The phone runs MIUI 9-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and use the coupon code before it expires.

Get $100 Off On Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition Smartphone

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 launched in Taiwan; Global launch loading!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 27, 2018

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest big battery, phablet-sized smartphone for the Taiwanese market. The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 hits Taiwan barely a month after it was launched in China. The launch event also saw the company unveil the Mi Band 3 smart wearable for the local market. The Taiwan launch is believed to signal the global launch of the model which is eagerly awaited by fans of the Mi brand in love with its large size, big battery and affordable pricing.

Indeed, the Mi Max 3 is affordable as its Taiwan pricing is consistent with the one announced in China. It adopts a price tag of NTW$7,999 (~$260) for the 4GB + 64GB version and you’ll agree this is a bang for buck offer. The device is expected to be available in Taiwan on August 30 via Xiaomi Home, Xiaomi store, Mi.com and PCHome. While the Star of Taiwan will start selling the model on September 1.

As a reminder, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 sports a 6.9-inch 18:9 display and is powered by an SD636 chip. The chip is based on 14nm process technology. It uses Kryo 260 architecture, octa-core design, while the CPU frequency is 1.8GHz. The GPU is an Adreno 509 GPU whose performance is not much different from Snapdragon 660. The Max 3 equally comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There is also a 6GB + 128GB version but that wasn’t made available in Taiwan. The phone gets its juice from a massive 5500mAh battery and despite the big battery the device isn’t too heavy. The 18:9 aspect ratio also ensures one-handed operation is possible and easier than on previous models.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is official: 6.3-inch Super AMOLED, SD660, dual cam and 6GB RAM

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 27, 2018

Perhaps stimulated by the rapidly rising profile of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi in the Indian market, Samsung is gradually bringing more innovativeness and less stereotype into its smartphone designs and configuration. The company has just launched a new model for the Indian market. The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star, as it is known, comes with a number of specs features which is different from the usual Exynos SOC, 16:9 aspect ratio screen design, single camera, small battery and RAM sizes which usually characterise the company’s mid-range models. The model was reportedly launched in China earlier on as Galaxy A9 Star.

The Galaxy A8 Star sports a massive 6.3-inch Super AMOLED screen with a full-screen, notch-less design and 2220 x 1080 pixels resolution. The screen has an 80% screen-to-body ratio and utilises the 18:9 aspect ratio. The device utilises a metal frame and has a 2.5D curved glass over the display screen. The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star is equipped with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 premium midrange chipset. The processor sure brings AI feature to the camera. The SoC is backed by 6GB of RAM while the phone has 64GB of internal storage expandable up to 400GB.

On the camera end, the Galaxy A8 Star packs a dual camera setup at the rear which is arranged in the iPhone X style. That is the two sensors are arranged vertically at the upper left corner. The dual camera setup is comprised of a 16MP + 24MP sensors. Both sensors come with a f/1.7 aperture. For selfies, the A8 Star features a 24MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor which unlocks the device in record time. The premium smartphone gets its juice from a 3,700mAh battery which ships with a 15W USB Type-C charger. Providing the interface is Android 8.0 Oreo-based Samsung Experience 9.0. The phone also has the Bixby smart assistant built in, NFC and facial recognition.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star will go on sale in India on August 27 and will be sold exclusively on Amazon India. It carries a price tag of Rs. 34,990 (around $501) which is a little bit expensive considering the Snapdragon 660 chipset is somehow old and there are cheaper mid-range models utilising the SoC.

Nopixgo mosquito repelling band gets started on Kickstarter

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 26, 2018

According to the World Health Organization, more than half of the world is at great risk of malaria, if the mosquitoes in our homes are environment are not exterminated. Nopixgo at this point in time comes with a wristband that emits weak electromagnetic signals and fields which keep mosquitoes away from the wearer. This is a different approach when compared to most devices which use the ultrasound to ward off mosquitos which have been said not to be that effective.

This wave the wristband produces according to Swiss electronics engineer Kurt Stoll “the manufacturer of the device”, mimic the natural electromagnetic signatures of thunderstorms. How does it work? immediately the mosquitoes detect the wave through there hair-like sensory organ known as the sensilla, the mosquitoes would flee and find shelter, thinking that a storm is coming.

The electromagnetic waves according to the manufacturer is not harmful to man, unlike other devices which use different chemical and at the tail end, ocould causes different illness to man. Just like other wristbands on the market today, the device is made of topnotch materials that make it comfortable to wear and also last the test of time. It is water-resistant and is claimed to run for approximately 3-7 days depending on surrounding temperatures per 1-hour micro-USB charge of its battery. It can be rocked by both children and adult.

If you are interested in this wristband, click HERE. You can also watch the video below for more details.

https://youtu.be/F2aojpMNUJE

LG V40 360° video and CAD-based renders surfaces

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 26, 2018

The tradition at LG is to release two flagship smartphones each year. The G-series is for the first half of the year while the V-series usually gets announced in the second half of the year. This year, LG changed things a bit by announcing the LG V35 in May, a small refresh, sort of, over last year’s V30. But the main V-series flagship, the LG V40 will launch this half.

Popular leaker @Onleaks has gotten his hands on CAD drawings of the LG V40 and has collaborated with Slashleaks to make 3D renders as well as a 360° video.

The LG V40 takes a cue from Huawei’s P20 Pro and packs triple rear cameras, however, LG is using a different design. The three cameras are lined up horizontally at the center. They share a single housing and are flanked by a LED flash on the left. There is also a fingerprint scanner below the setup and the device’s name etched a few millimeters below.

The LG V40 has a 6.3-inch display and will also sport a notch like the LG G7 but its own notch will house dual cameras bringing the total number of sensors on the device to five. The notch isn’t wide or deep like we have seen from some other manufacturers. If you do not like the notch, there will be a settings menu where it can be hidden.

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There is a bit of bezel at the bottom below the screen which is sort of standard on Android devices with a notch. The only difference may be the thickness. From the renders, we can also see that the LG V40 has a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille at the bottom.

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The dimensions of the phone have also been provided. The LG V40 will measure 158.8 x 75.8 x 7.8mm. It has a camera bump so if you factor that in, it measures 8.2mm at its thickest point.

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BlackBerry KEY2 LE debuting at IFA 2018 on August 30

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 26, 2018

Despite physical keyboard having totally disappeared in the phones market due to the big touchscreen displays, BlackBerry is still releasing devices with physical QWERTY keyboards. After launching the new KEY2 with upper-midrange specs, the Canadian company acquired by TCL will soon announce its more affordable Lite version: BlackBerry KEY2 LE. Today, BB’s official account on Twitter has posted a teaser video which confirms that the handset will officially debut at IFA 2018, on August 30.

Just like its older sibling, BlackBerry KEY2 LE will be equipped with a physical QWERTY keyboard with a space bar doubling as a fingerprint reader. It is expected to come with an unusual 4.5-inch display (due to the presence of the keyboard) with an “almost” Full HD resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels.

Almost time for a new introduction. #IFA18 pic.twitter.com/9KPX5GrgvY

— BlackBerry Mobile (@BBMobile) August 24, 2018

On the hardware side, there will be an octa-core Snapdragon 636 chipset running at a max clock frequency of 1.8 GHz, supported by 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of internal storage depending on the chosen variant. The rear plastic back should house a dual camera configuration with resolutions of 13 and 5 MP, while the front camera should be a 5 MP snapper. At last, the battery will have a capacity of 3000 mAh. Excluding the keyboard, none of BlackBerry KEY2 LE alleged specs are impressive, so we hope at least that it will be sold at a reasonable price.

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AGM X3 surfaces on TENAA ahead of August 29 launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 26, 2018

Chinese phone manufacturer, AGM, is set to launch a new rugged smartphone on Wednesday, August 29. The new phone which will be sold as the AGM X3 will be the most powerful rugged smartphone available as it will come with a Snapdragon 845 processor. Ahead of its release, the phone has appeared on China’s network agency, TENAA, baring all its specs.

The AGM X3 will come with a 5.99-inch screen with a 1080 x 2160 resolution. It is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 2.649GHz which has been confirmed to be the Snapdragon 845 mobile platform. There will be two configurations – one will have 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage while the other will have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Irrespective of the version purchased, owners will be able to add more storage via a MicroSD card slot.

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On the back of the phone are dual cameras arranged vertically. The TENAA listing says one of the rear cameras is a 20MP sensor but the pixel count of the second sensor isn’t stated. There is also a 24MP sensor in front for selfies and video calls. Below the dual rear cameras is a fingerprint scanner for keeping the phone secure.

The AGM X3 will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and pack a 4,100mAh battery. While it may be a big battery when compared to other flagships released this year, the capacity is actually much smaller than that of the AGM X2 which has a 6000mAh battery.

The X3 will only be available in black according to TENAA. Seeing as it is a rugged smartphone, it is no surprise that the phone weighs 200g. Its dimensions are given as 167.5 x 81.5 x 10.5 mm.

Based on the pictures provided by TENAA, the AGM X3 appears to have a back made of glass with curved sides. There is a rubberized frame with extra thick corners that runs around the phone to absorb shocks when it falls.

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OnePlus 6T certified in Russia, EEC confirms its existence

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 26, 2018

Finally, we have got a concrete piece of information about the OnePlus 6T. The upcoming flagship which has been reported to officially debut in November has just been certified by the EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) in Russia. This kind of confirms its existence after tons of mere rumors. So, even though no important technologic breakthroughs have been made and no new flagship chipsets by Qualcomm have hit the shelves in the past few months, the second OnePlus flagship of this year will come just like in 2017.

Sadly, the EEC did not release any info about the specs sheet of the flagship. From the Russian agency, we only know that it has been certified with the model number A6013. So, we still have to rely on rumors. According to recent rumors, the upcoming OnePlus 6T will come with the same design as the new Oppo R17 Pro, which includes a waterdrop display which will have a minimal notch just for the front camera and an even higher screen-to-body ratio than its predecessor. But there should be a difference: the 6T is not expected to come with an in-display fingerprint reader, so it may be placed on the back.

It may even be available in gradient color variants like Stream Blue of the R17 Pro. And it may sport a triple camera setup composed of three sensors: one with a 12 MP resolution and a variable aperture (it will be possible to switch from f/1.5 to f/2.4) just like the latest Samsung flagships, one with a 20 MP resolution and a f/2.6 aperture and a TOF 3D stereo camera for AR able to capture depth info. The display of the OnePlus 6T should be a bit bigger than the one of its predecessor (6.4 inches with AMOLED technology and Full HD+ resolution), while the processor will be the Snapdragon 845.

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Huawei P20’s night mode coming to Mate 10 series

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 26, 2018

The Huawei Mate 10 series have received a number of key updates this year that have brought it close to par with the Huawei P20 series. Majority of these updates have been in the camera department and it appears Huawei isn’t done with the 2017 flagships yet.

A new info says the Mate 10 series (Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, and the Porsche Design Mate 10) will soon get the Night Shot camera mode of the P20 series via an update. With Night Shot, users will be able to take better photographs in low-light. On the Huawei P20, the camera combines multiple shots into a single image when taking pictures in night mode. The result is a brighter image with less noise.

The Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro were released last year and are the first Huawei phones to come with the Kirin 970 which is the same chipset in the Huawei P20 series.

Other features the Mate 10 series have gotten this year via updates includes 960fps slow-motion recording, 3D portrait light effect, AI photography, “long exposure without tripod” camera mode, GPU Turbo, and Face Unlock.

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ELEPHONE SX specifications and pictures leak

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 26, 2018

Chinese tech product manufacturer Elephone has garnered a strong reputation for itself as a result of its solid products which not only ends in smartphones but also extends to smartbands, car chargers, and others. The company recently showcased its first phone model with a pop-up camera which is still to hit the market. A new Elephone model has now appeared online in what is apparently a couple of leaked photos.

The leaked pictures reveal the front and rear design of the model while on the screen is the specification. The screen actually shows the device running the AnTuTu app with a summary of its specs. From the AnTuTu details, we can gather that the device is called Elephone SX and it is basically a low-end model. The model comes with the full-screen notch design with an FHD+ resolution of 2280x1080pixels. The rear design includes a dual camera setup arranged horizontally at the top left corner with an LED flash by the side. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor onboard. The rear panel seems to be made of plastic.

The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 chipset which is also found on the Xiaomi Mi Max 2. While the graphics aspect is powered by the Adreno 506 GPU. The device is also listed as running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system.

We believe the model will be launched soon and it is expected to come in at an affordable price.

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is the company’s first Android Go smartphone

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Jeet

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Aug 25, 2018

Samsung has announced a new budget smartphone — Samsung Galaxy J2 Core, which is the company’s first device under Google‘s Android Go program. The phone is now available for purchase in India and Malaysia and the company says that it’ll soon be available in other markets.

Being a part of Android Go, the smartphone comes with a stripped-down version of the Android operating system. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) but with the company’s own layer of Samsung UI on top.

At this time, it’s not confirmed what applications come pre-loaded on the phone. To ensure that the performance of its apps is smooth on Android Go devices, Google has developed lightweight versions of its core apps, which includes Google Go, Assistant Go, YouTube Go, Gboard, Chrome, Maps Go, Files Go, Gmail Go, and Google Play.

The phone features a 5-inch qHD LCD display with screen resolution of 960 x 540 pixels. It is powered by the company’s own Exynos 7570 quad-core 14nm processor clocked at 1.4GHz along with Mali-T720 MP1 graphics processor.

It comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage, just like Nokia 1 — another Android Go edition phone. It features an 8-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper with f/2.2 aperture. Connectivity options on the phone include Dual SIM cards, 4G VoLTE, GPS, and FM radio. The phone is fuelled by a 2,600mAh battery that is rated to last entire day on a single charge.

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core will be available in only one color option — Golden. While the phone is now available for purchase in India and Malaysia, Samsung has not yet revealed the phone’s pricing.

Ulefone T2 will come in a Gradient color option with Helio P60, 6GB of RAM

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Staff

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Aug 25, 2018

Ulefone T2 has a couple of smartphones in the pipeline and among them we are most excited about the flagship Ulefone T2. The phone will adopt the latest trendy features of 2018 and bring it at an affordable price tag. The company has teased us with a couple of renders of the device as well, along with a bunch of specifications.

Ulefone T2 will come with the infamous notch up front with a thin chin at the bottom. The bezels around the display look really thin, but note that this is just a render and the real device may have thicker bezels on the display. Nevertheless, the 6.7-inch FHD+ display should be really good, especially since that it comes from SHARP. Ulefone has also worked on giving us different back color options and the T2 will feature two variants: Black and Twilight gradient with a mix of purple and green.

As for specs, the Ulefone T2 will feature Helio P60 chipset inside which is a capable CPU powering mid-rangers in 2018. Along with this, the phone will feature 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The dual camera setup is not yet detailed but we know that it’s a combination of Sony and Samsung sensors. Inside, the battery is of 3900mAh which is enough to power the phone for more than a day. Finally, the company is said to use a customized OS for this particular model. We are not sure of what to expect from the software side, but let’s hope its clean and feature rich.

RELATED: Ulefone Armor 5 Rugged Smartphone showcased in hands on video, on sale for $189.99 (Video)

No details about pricing or availability, but the company has been teasing details about the phone via twitter, so make sure to stay tuned to their twitter account! You can also check out their website for more details.

Elvis Presley Atomic Player B612: A cute little retro Bluetooth speaker

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 25, 2018

The multiple phone launches this week didn’t leave enough time to cover some other interesting products such as this cute little Bluetooth speaker from Xiaomi. Launched on Xiaomi’s crowdfunding platform, the Elvis Presley Atomic Player B612 is an interesting-looking speaker.

There are tons of Bluetooth speakers on the market and the only way to stand out is to adopt a unique design and that is exactly the case for the Atomic Player. First, its footprint is small but its retro player-like design (and color) will surely draw people’s attention.

Apart from serving as a Bluetooth speaker, it can also connect to wireless networks and stream music from a bunch of services including Apple Music and QQ Music. Owners are required to download the OhPlay app. It also has a built-in FM radio (120KHz – 20KHz).

The Atomic Player is made of a zinc-aluminum alloy with a retro-green finish and some silver-colored parts. A 400mAh built-in battery which is said to last up to 7 hours on a single charge and charges via a MicroUSB port powers the device.

The player measures 63 x 47 x 30mm and weighs 130g. It comes in a colorful box which contains a small carrying bag, a lanyard cable, and a braided cable. It is priced at ¥249 (~$37) and will begin to ship September 22. It will be sold on Xiaomi’s crowdfunding platform. Below are unboxing images from Xiaomi Today.

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Oppo A5 with 6.2-inch HD+ display and SD450 SoC launched in India for Rs. 14,990 ($215)

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Jeet

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Aug 25, 2018

Oppo A5, which was first introduced a couple of months back and went on sale in China last month, has now finally arrived in the Indian market. The phone is priced at Rs. 14,990, which roughly converts to $215, is now available for purchase in India through online as well as offline stores.

The phone features a 6.2-inch HD+ FullView display with 2.5D curved glass, 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. Keeping the trend in mind, the company has also offered a notch on top of the display. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz along with Adreno 506 GPU.

It comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage along with support for microSD card that enables users to further expand the device’s storage capacity up to 256GB. Coming to the optics, the smartphone features dual camera sensors at the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor.

On the front side, the device comes equipped with an 8-megapixel snapper with f/2.2 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. The front-facing camera also comes with AI beautify features that intelligently recognizes 296 facial features.

As the smartphone doesn’t come with a fingerprint sensor, there’s support for the Face Unlock feature. It comes with Oppo’s Beauty Technology 2.0 that is capable of recognizing 296 facial points. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, USB OTG, and 3.5mm headphone jack.

The smartphone runs on ColorOS 5.1 out of the box, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. The device is fuelled by a 4,230mAh battery that claims to offer 14 hours of video playback and 11 hours of gaming.

At this price range, the Oppo A5 will be competing against the likes of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, and Nokia 6.1 Plus, among others in the Indian market.

Realme 2 to sport 6.2” HD+ display, Snapdragon 450 SoC and more

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 25, 2018

OPPO launched a new sub-brand this year called Realme. The brand is based in India and launched its first phone, the Realme 1, a few months ago. Now it is planning to unveil a second one, the Realme 2 on August 28.

The specs of the phone have surfaced online ahead of its release on Tuesday thanks to Smartprix and some of them such as the display and battery capacity have already been confirmed by a Flipkart advert page.

The Realme 2 will come with a 6.2-inch HD+ display with a notch and a 19:9 aspect ratio. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 450 processor along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM. It will also have a 4GB RAM version with 64GB of storage. It will also come with a MicroSD card slot with up to 256GB of storage.

The Realme 2 will have 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras and an 8MP front-facing camera. The front camera will have AI Beautification 2.0, HDR, and a bokeh mode. A fingerprint scanner will sit on the back of the device and it will also have support for face unlock.

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