Buy Alfawise JD – T8610 – Q2 IP Camera Bulb Cam For Only $26.99 On GearBest; Get Bigger Discount On First 5 Units Daily

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May 8, 2018

While IP cameras and WiFi light bulbs are garnering huge popularity among tech buffs, Shenzhen-based electrical appliances manufacturer Alfawise has combined the two components in a single device. Dubbed as the Alfawise JD – T8610 – Q2, the device is a 3W white light bulb that you can control using your Android or iOS smartphone.

While normally you’d need to shell out $36.99 to buy the Alfawise JD – T8610 – Q2 wireless WiFi IP camera bulb cam on GearBest, the site is offering a 4% off on the device’s original asking price. As a result, the Alfawise-branded bulb camera can now be yours for only $26.99.

Note that you can buy the first 5 units of the Alfawise JD – T8610 – Q2 at an even lower price of just $13.99 daily at 9:00 UTC. This promotion will run until May 14th.

Equipped with a 1.3MP 360 panoramic fisheye lens that delivers 960 x 960 pixels HD image, the Alfawise JD – T8610 – Q2 is an extraordinary LED bulb. As if that weren’t enough, it also supports WiFi and AP connection which enables remote router-less surveillance using just a remote control.

Moreover, it has a 1.3MP 360 degrees panoramic fisheye lens, along with two-way audio function. In other words, it can do communicate online between the IP camera and your mobile device.

The JD – T8610 – Q2 bulb camera also has motion detection function that supports APP push, snapshot and alarm record. The device supports H.264+ video compression format that lets you save more storage space as compared to the H.264 format.

If you’re interested in checking out more details about the Alfawise JD – T8610 – Q2 and buy the highly-useful IP camera bulb cam at a discounted price, head straight to this link. It’s worth noting that the Flash Sale price will be valid for the remaining 47 pieces for 2 days.

Buy CHUWI Hi9 Air Tablet For Just $219.99 On GearBest; Promo Slated To End Soon!

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May 8, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a tablet that supports 4G network but doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, we have good news for you. GearBest is offering the CHUWI Hi9 Air Android 4G tablet at a lowered price of just $219.99.

This is a noteworthy 12% reduction in tablet’s original asking price of $279.20. The Hi9 Air boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring specs and features that make it a bargain under $220.

The device sports a big 10.1 inch 10-point IPS touch display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels that breathes new life into your photos and videos. Moreover, it is housed in a robust metal body that not only offers additional protection but also gives it an eye-catching cosmetic appearance.
The CHUWI-branded 4G tablet is powered by a MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797) processor and it uses an ARM Mali-T880 MP4, 700 MHz, 4-Cores graphics processing unit. Under the hood, it packs 4GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage space, which can be expanded up to 128GB.

The Hi9 Air houses a 5-megapixel camera on the back and a 2-megapixel front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chats. It runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and is backed by a built-in 8000mAh Lithium-Polymer battery.

The Flash Sale price will be valid for the remaining 177 pieces for 5 days. You can avail this deal and check out other discounts GearBest is offering on a slew of tablet accessories by following this link.

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Taiwan Govt Permits MediaTek to Supply Components to ZTE

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 8, 2018

In the previous month, the U.S. government laid a ban of 7 years on ZTE for violating of U.S. sanctions by shipping U.S.-made goods to Iran. Following the U.S. ban, local companies in Taiwan that are interested in shipping their goods to ZTE have been instructed to apply for permission. On Monday, MediaTek confirmed that it has been granted export permit in the previous week to ship its products to the Chinese company.

An unnamed official who belongs to the Bureau of Foreign Trade in Taiwan said that it had multiple tech companies have sought permission to ship their goods to ZTE. He said that, “We fully understand high-tech factories’ characteristic of fast-paced shipments of goods, we won’t create obstacles for the pace of their exports.” He added, “Taiwan’s government has its own control mechanisms, which is independent of the way the U.S. looks at it in a given situation.”

The 7-year ban by the U.S. government on ZTE will be ending on March 13, 2025. If ZTE serves the ban, its smartphone business may not exist by the time the ban period comes to an end. Since ban prevents ZTE from receiving components and software from the U.S. tech companies, it seems that the Chinese company is considering many other non-U.S. companies for its supplies.

Most of the flagship and mid-range phones by ZTE are powered by Qualcomm chipsets. Now that MediaTek has been granted permission to ship its components to ZTE, consumers may soon see MediaTek SoC powered ZTE smartphones in the market. Since ZTE is banned from receiving software from the U.S., it is likely that future phones from ZTE may not feature Google apps and services. It may so happen that the Chinese firm may end up using of a forked version of Android OS for its future phones.

Meanwhile, a recent report has claimed that ZTE has already approached the U.S. Department of Commerce for suspending the ban. If the appeal fails to sail through, ZTE will consider taking action legal action the U.S. body.

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Buy 10W QI Wireless Charger For Only $24.99 On LightInTheBox; Only A Few Pieces Remaining For Lightning Sale!

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May 8, 2018

It is imperative for those who spend a lot of time driving to have a car mobile charger in order to keep their electronic gadgets charged the whole time. While the market is brimming with all sorts of USB chargers sporting different size, form factor, output and number of ports, car chargers don’t come cheap.

Thankfully, LightInTheBox is offering a noteworthy discount on the 10W QI wireless charger which can be plugged into your car’s electrical power receptacle without breaking much of a sweat. While the QI would normally set you back $65.24, LightInTheBox will be selling it for only $24.99 as part of its latest Lightning Sale.

This is a considerable 62% reduction in the device’s original asking price. On top of that, the Beijing-based international online retail company is offering the aforesaid discount on blue and black color versions of the QI wireless charger as well.

At $24.99, the QI is an irresistible car charger, given that it is compatible with a broad range of phones and tablets including iPhone 8, Note 8, S8 Plus, S8, S7 Active, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge plus, S7, S7 edge, Nokia Lumia 1020, Nokia Lumia 950, iPhone X, S9 Plus, S9, Nexus 6, and iPhone 8 Plus. Moreover, the wireless charger comes with a 360-degree adjustable handle and a fast charging pad.
Apart from that, the Q1 boasts an array of awe-inspiring features such as a telescopic handle, telescopic handle knob, lock buckle, suction cap base, ample wireless charging area, an infrared sensor, USB input port, indicator light, and a touch switch. The wireless charger uses high-quality silicon rubber.

If you’re interested in checking out rest of the specification and want to avail the deal, head straight to this link without wasting time. It’s worth noting that there were only 40 units remaining for Lightning Sale, which is slated to wrap up in just 2 days.

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Check Out HOMTOM 5th Anniversary Sale On GearBest; Get Extra $50 Off And Lots More!

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Vinay Patel

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May 8, 2018

GearBest is celebrating the 5th anniversary of HOMTOM Smartphones by handing out extra $50 discount coupons that will be valid for select HOMTOM-branded smartphones. But that’s not all.

If your order exceeds $100, you can save $10 by applying coupon code ‘Homtom5th,’ which will be valid for 300 uses and will lapse on May 14th. Alternatively, you can use the $50 discount coupon code ‘Homtom5th50off’ at the time of checking out if your grand total is more than $100.

The aforesaid discount coupon will be valid specifically for the first 10 users every day starting at 10:00 UTC. It is also worth noting that the coupon code will expire on May 11th.

The HOMTOM brand sales special promotion has further been split into multiple categories in a bid to simplify the search process. Here’s a brief glimpse of what each category has to offer.

Top Deals

This section is crammed with various models including the HOMTOM HT70 4G phablet, HOMTOM S9 Plus 4G phablet, HOMTOM S8 4G phablet, and HOMTOM ZOJI Z8 4G smartphone just to name a few. More importantly, GearBest is offering considerable discounts on the smartphones and phablets featured in this category.

For instance, the site is doling out a 12% off on the white color version of the HOMTOM S12 3G smartphone, which normally sells for $63.74. As a result, the phone is currently up for grabs for a considerably lowered price of just $55.99.

You can also get 12% off on the blue and black color version and 3% off on the blue color version of the S12 smartphone. However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that there were 18 units of the white and only 13 units of the blue and black color versions left at the time of writing.

New Arrival

This category comprises the yet-to-be-announced HOMTOM P1, which is touted as the world’s first HD projector phone. If you’re interested in getting your hands on the one-of-a-kind device as soon as it hits the store shelves, you can activate the ‘Arrival Notice’ option on GearBest.

Top Accessories

Deemed as one of world’s leading online shopping site, GearBest is giving a 37% off on the white-tinted OCUBE full body phone case for Homtom HT17 smartphone. The PU leather protector with foldable holder would normally set you back $6.29 on the site, but thanks to the aforesaid discount you can now buy it for just $3.99 until the promo ends in 5 days.

You can check out rest of the products and discounts simply by following this link. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the HOMTOM smartphones, phablets and accessories will retain their original asking price as soon as the promotion sale comes to an end.

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ZTE’s Official Website in China Could be Getting a Makeover as All Product Listings Have Been Removed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 8, 2018

A new message that reads “website under revision, stay tuned” is now showing on the homepage of the official website of ZTE (Chinese edition). Since the Chinese manufacturer is revising its website, it has removed the listings of all its products because of which customers are unable to place orders. Until the website is up and running again, people can visit ZTE stores at Tmall and Jingdong to buy ZTE products.

The revision of the website is being carried out at a time when ZTE is making efforts to get rid of the ban that has been levied on it by the U.S. ZTE has been found guilty for illegally selling U.S. goods to countries such as Iran and North Korea. Instead of taking action against the staff who were involved in the act, the company reportedly rewarded them with full bonuses. Hence, on April 16, the U.S. Department of Commerce ordered companies in the country to not to sell their software and components to ZTE for seven years until March 13, 2025. This could also mean that the future ZTE devices may not include Google apps and services.

During a press meet on April 20, ZTE Corporation chairman Yin Yimin said that the U.S. ban will have a significant impact on the company as it affects the interests of its employers, operators, shareholders and end users. In a previous statement, the Chinese manufacturer had also claimed the ban is unfair and unacceptable.

ZTE does not intend to serve the 7-year ban because its smartphone business would be completely dead by the time the ban period finishes. A recent report has revealed that the Chinese manufacturer has approached the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) division of the U.S. Department of Commerce to suspend the ban. If the U.S. government does not remove the ban, ZTE may take legal action against it.

Panasonic P95 With Face Unlock Launched In India For Rs. 4,999 ($74)

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Jeet

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May 8, 2018

Panasonic has launched a new budget smartphone in the Indian market. The company has launched Panasonic P95, which is priced at Rs. 4,999, which roughly converts to about $74.

During Flipkart’s Big Shopping Day Sale, the smartphone will be available at Rs. 3,999 (approximately $59). It will be available in three color options — Gold, Blue, and Dark Grey.

The Panasonic P95 features a 5-inch HD display with screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 210 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz, coupled with Adreno 304 graphics processor.

It packs 1GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 128GB.

Coming to the camera, on the back side, the phone comes equipped with an 8-megapixel camera along with an LED flash. On the front, there’s a 5-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Connectivity options of the device include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS. While there is no fingerprint sensor, the phone comes with a face unlock feature. The smartphone runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 2,300mAh battery.

Panasonic seems to be on a launching spree. In April, the company had launched three budget smartphones — Panasonic Eluga Ray 550, Panasonic P101, and Panasonic Eluga i7, aiming to grab market share in India’s budget smartphone segment.

Motorola Moto Z Gets A Stable Android P Firmware Thanks To An Unofficial Porting

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Michele Ingelido

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May 8, 2018

If you own a Motorola Moto Z, even though it was released almost two years ago, you can already taste the upcoming Android P. Thanks to XDA Developers, a new ported ROM is available for the former Lenovo flagship to download. A developer identified by the nickname erfanoabdi on XDA community has extracted the Android P firmware from a Google Pixel XL, then he has adapted the firmware for the old Moto Z and ported it.

According to the post which describes the ROM on XDA, the Android P porting works very well on Motorola Moto Z and it doesn’t have any bug making it suitable for daily use. Unfortunately, the secondary SIM slot still does not work, the stock torch app, encryption and some MotoMods (such as the Moto battery pack) are not working, but the developer is expected to keep supporting the ROM and update it in order to fix these problems. The most important elements such as Wi-Fi, camera, radio and other connectivity modules are working well with no issues.

Given that we are talking about an unofficial porting, it does not come as an OTA update, obviously. To install it, you need to unlock the bootloader on your Motorola Moto Z, then you will need to install a custom ROM such as TWRP. After this, you will need to extract the ROM in your internal storage, reboot your device in recovery mode and flash the ROM files. You will void the device’s warranty if you follow these procedures and install the ported ROM, and we suggest you do it only if you know what you are doing as you risk bricking your phone. You can find all the necessary downloads and the complete procedure by heading to the source link below.

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Nokia 5 (2018) Implicitly Confirmed By HMD Global

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Michele Ingelido

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May 8, 2018

After Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 Plus, it seems that even Nokia 5 will soon come in a renewed version for 2018. A user asked Juho Sarvikas (CFO at HMD Global) on Twitter if a 2018 variant of the affordable Nokia 5 will meet us this year, and Sarvikas replied by telling him to “stay tuned”. This answer kind of confirms that the handset is in the works. Sadly, HMD Global has never released any info about this device, neither are there rumors or leaks about it.

So, we still do not know anything about the Nokia 5 (2018). At the moment, to give you an idea of how the upcoming smartphone could be, we can only remind you the specs of the previous version announced in Barcelona at MWC 2017. The original Nokia 5 was a modestly cheap device sporting an aluminum unibody design and a 5.2-inch HD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The hardware side includes an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 2 or 3 GB of RAM (depending on the chosen configuration) and 16 GB of internal storage expandable with a micro SD. Nokia 5 has a single main camera with a 13 MP resolution and a f/2.0 aperture, while the secondary camera has a resolution of 5 MP and the same f/2.0 aperture.

The handset packs a 3000 mAh battery and it was launched in the European market with a price tag of about €180. Given these specs and the ones of Nokia 6.1, expect Nokia 5 (2018) to be a lower-midrange device which may be priced at around €200. It may come with Android One installed out of the box and it should be supported very well in the long-term just as the other Nokia handsets launched by HMD Global. Unfortunately, we do not have any idea regarding an eventual launch date of this device, but we will inform you as soon as we will get new info.

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Photos of Amitabh Bachchan & Pete Lau Show Off The OnePlus 6 In Black & White (UPDATED)

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 7, 2018

(UPDATE: Tweet has been deleted but we have the pictures below)

The OnePlus 6 just showed up in fresh live photos and you should be excited. Yes, we know there have been quite a number of leaks regarding the upcoming device, but this latest one is special and that is because of its source.

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who is also the brand ambassador for OnePlus in India is the source of the latest leak. The actor shared photos of him and OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, on his Twitter page as part of a post to announce that launch invites become available tomorrow (today).

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In one of the photos, both Pete Lau and Amitabh Bachchan are each holding a OnePlus 6. Each of them is actually holding a phone that matches the top he is putting on. So we not only get to see the OnePlus 6 but we also know two color variants to expect when it launches.

CEO Pete Lau is holding the white variant while Mr. Bachchan is holding a black model. It is obvious the latter is covered in glass seeing as it is reflective. We can’t confirm if the white variant also has a glass back but at least we can make out the design of the phone.

The OnePlus 6 has dual rear cameras that are arranged vertically. The camera housing is black, and right below it is a LED flash, and a pill-shaped fingerprint scanner. There is also a OnePlus logo in red.

The second photo doesn’t hold much info but shows the both of them posing for a selfie.

From this photos, we know the OnePlus 6 will come in three different colors/design – white, black, and an Avengers special edition version.

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Meizu 15 Goes Swimming: Shows Off Low-light Underwater Photography Capability

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 7, 2018

It has been three weeks since Meizu announced the Meizu 15 series. Both the Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Plus have the same dual rear cameras configuration which Meizu says performs excellently under low-light. To prove it, Meizu took the phone for a dive in the ocean.

Meizu partnered with JD.com, one of China’s top retailers and went on a scientific voyage to explore the Blue Grotto of Saipan, a popular location at the Mariana Islands.

The Meizu 15 with the help of its dual cameras does take some impressive photos. The phone uses the Sony IMX380 sensor, the same one in the Huawei P20. One sensor is 12MP and the other is 20MP. It also has a large 1/2.3” sensor with a large 1.55μm pixel size, 4-axis optical image stabilization, multi-frame noise reduction, and HDR support.

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OnePlus Officially Confirms the OnePlus 6 Slow Motion Video Recording Feature

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 7, 2018

Barely two weeks back, OnePlus India had mistakenly released a poster which teases the OnePlus 6 as coming with a Super Slo Mo recording feature. The teaser poster was immediately removed from the page and then edited with a different content inserted. OnePlus has now officially confirmed the Super Slow Motion video shooting feature on the OP6 via a tweet containing a video teaser. You can find the video after the next paragraph.

Slow-motion video recording isn’t actually a new feature as OnePlus flagships as last year’s models featured the ability to record slow-motion videos but not at 960 fps. This obviously new feature is termed Super Slow motion so, we could be looking at 960 frames/second slow-motion video recording or even more. However, the video does nothing more than teasing the feature. It reveals little details of the feature instead, the short video flashes through different scenes at a rather swift pace. Nevertheless, we are still able to look through and notice that the actions of the persons in the video tend to move in slow motion.

Let's slow down time! This poppin' teaser requires your full attention 😉 https://t.co/5TPq08B71n #OnePlus6 pic.twitter.com/fkmp1wXJzg

— OnePlus (@oneplus) May 7, 2018

We are almost losing count of the high-powered features the OnePlus 6 flagship is expected to pack. From a glass body, to an heart rate sensor, to a Snapdragon 845 chipset as well as a waterproof body, the device is surely worth looking forward to its launch. May 17 is the date all the features will be unveiled. We’ll bring you all the details here on Gizmochina when it is launched.

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Even Huawei P8 Lite (2017) Gets Android 8.0 Oreo Beta Firmware

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Michele Ingelido

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May 7, 2018

Huawei P8 Lite (2017) is a remake of one of the best-selling Huawei phones ever: the unforgettable P8 Lite. It has been released as a very affordable device, even cheaper than P10 Lite, with Android Nougat. But even though its price tag is very competitive, this phone will be soon updated to Android 8.0 Oreo just like some of the most expensive Huawei flagships. These days, the Chinese company is attracting a lot of attention as it has started the beta testing phase of Android Oreo on several handsets at the same time.

Huawei P8 Lite (2017) is just the nth of them. In order to download the beta firmware of the update, you need to download the Huawei Beta app from the official site by clicking on the big blue Download button. Then, you need to follow the easy wizard that you can find on the download page to adhere to the beta testing phase and download the firmware. Note that you first need to be accepted by the team. The beta testing phase of Android Oreo for Huawei P8 Lite (2017) should last until May 31, then the final update is expected to roll out in the following weeks.

Note that we are talking about an unstable firmware which may not be suitable for daily use, so install it only if you are aware of the risks and make a full backup of your important data before installing it. If you find a bug or other issues after installing the beta firmware, you can contact Huawei to communicate it in order to help developers fix it. You can leave the beta testing project anytime you want by heading to the above-linked download page of the firmware and following the instructions at the end of the page. Will you install the beta firmware or wait for the stable version?

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OPPO R15 & R15 Pro (Dream Mirror Edition) Launched in Taiwan

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 7, 2018

OPPO has officially launched its premium mid-range smartphones in Taiwan. The OPPO R15 was launched alongside the R15 Dream Mirror Edition which is also known as R15 Pro. The models come with a rather higher pricing than the prices it adopted in China. That is NT$15,990 (~3,400 yuan) for the R15 while the R15 Pro comes with a price tag of NT$18,990 (4,100 yuan). Whereas the R15 launched in China with a price tag of 2,999 Yuan (`$473) and 3,299 Yuan (`$520) for the R15 Pro.

Basically, the specifications of both models are the same with the China edition. The OPPOR15 Pro tries to tread in flagship territory while skipping a number of smaller features consumers will likely overlook. Both the R15 and R15 Pro features a 6.28-inch OLED Super View Full-Screen display with a notch at the top. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9 as well as a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent.

The R15 Pro packs a Snapdragon 660 chipset backed by 6GB of RAM and it includes 128 GB of storage which can be expanded up to 256GB more via microSD card. The premium smartphone gets its juice from a 3,400mAh with support for VOOC fast charging technology. Furthermore, the R15 Pro dual camera setup includes a 16-megapixel Sony IMX519 sensor and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor. The front-facing camera is a 20-megapixel sensor.

On the other hand, the R15 is powered by the newly announced MediaTek Helio P60 paired with 6 GB of RAM. It is also equipped with 128 GB of storage expandable to 256GB via microSD. Its external storage slot supports up to 256 GB of microSD card. The R15 battery is slightly bumped up to 3,450mAh battery with VOOC fast charging. However, the dual rear cameras are slightly different, and it includes a 16-megapixel Sony IMX519 sensor + 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The front-facing camera is a 20-megapixel sensor.

Both models run on Color OS 5.0-flavored Android 8.1 Oreo. Both models equally pack a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Other features include an IP67 dust and water resistance and NFC functionality.

The OPPO R15 is available in Snow White, Star Purple, and Red colour variants while the R15 Pro will be available in Red and Purple colours. Both models will go on sale in Taiwan from June 1.

Samsung Galaxy J4 Images Appear Through its NCC Certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 7, 2018

Fresh information reveals that Samsung may debut as many as four new Galaxy J series smartphones in May. The low-budget Galaxy J4 smartphone that had appeared on Geekbench could be one of the upcoming Galaxy J series smartphones. The arrival of the Galaxy J4 seems to be drawing near as it has received certification from Taiwan’s NCC regulatory body.

The images of the Galaxy J4 (2018) that have surfaced through its NCC listing has revealed that it won’t be featuring an Infinity Display as it seems to be housing a display with a conventional aspect ratio of 16:9. Below the display of the phone is a fingerprint sensor enabled home button. The rear panel has a camera module that includes a single sensor and an LED flash. The left edge of the phone has volume up and down buttons and the power key on the right. The Galaxy J4 (2018) seems to be wearing a polycarbonate body.

The Geekbench listing of the smartphone has revealed that it is fueled by the modest Exynos 7570 SoC that includes a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor. Samsung has used the same SoC to power other low-budget phones like Galaxy J3 (2017) and Galaxy Xcover 4. It will come preinstalled with Android 8.0 Oreo. Nothing much is known on the other specs of the phone.

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New Nokia X Teaser Reveals Time Details & Hints At Gaming Features

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 7, 2018

The Nokia X will be officially launched next week – on Wednesday, May 16. The upcoming phone was on display at a Nokia event a few weeks ago before the launch date was revealed.

HMD Global has released a new teaser poster for the phone which has more details about the event and also some hints about the device.

The Nokia X will launch in Sanlitun, Beijing and the event will kick off at 2:00 PM local time. Apart from the venue of the event which is the background of the poster, there are also some cartoon images. The containers should be familiar since that was Nokia’s setup for its event a few weeks ago. What you should focus on are the supply drops/air drops littered over the poster.

If you are familiar with games like Fortnite: Battle Royal and PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds, then the supply drops should be familiar. Some have interpreted their addition to the poster as a hint that the Nokia X will have gaming features.

These won’t be elaborate gaming features but just software enhancements to get the most out of the phone’s processing power and the likes.

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Xiaomi Redmi S2 Will be the Best Ever Redmi Selfie Phone, Says Company

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 7, 2018

There are only 3 days remaining for the Redmi S2 phone to go official and Xiaomi has started to aggressively tease its best features. It has recently teased that the Redmi S2 will be equipped with 12-megapixel AI dual camera. Also, it will be equipped with AI Portrait mode and AI Beauty mode for the front-facing 16-megapixel selfie camera. A new teaser states that the Redmi S2 is the best Redmi phone for shooting selfies.

Xiaomi has recently confirmed that the Redmi S2 will be unveiled at the headquarters of Suning Tesco in Nanjing on May 10. The Chinese manufacturer has already hinted that the upcoming Redmi S2 will give birth to the new Redmi S series of smartphones. It is speculated that this new series would include selfie-centric phones.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 that was launched in China recently as the Redmi series phone with dual rear cameras is equipped with a soft-LED enabled 13-megapixel selfie camera. As it is already known, the Redmi S2 will be arriving with a 16-megapixel Samsung S5K3P8SP selfie camera that will be assisted by its own soft-LED flash. The AI Portrait mode will allow the Redmi S2 to capture bokeh shots by effectively blurring the background and focus more on the subject. The AI Beauty mode will be to enhance the different points on the face for shooting impressive selfie shots. Moreover, it is also speculated to include AI face recognition.

The rear side of the Xiaomi Redmi S2is expected to feature 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel vertical dual camera setup. The leaked firmware files of the Redmi S2 that had surfaced in the previous month had revealed it will be offering camera features like Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Portrait mode.

The Redmi S2 is equipped with a 5.99-inch display that produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The Snapdragon 625 will be present under the hood of the phone and it will include a 3,080mAh battery. It is expected to be available in multiple RAM options from 2 GB to 3 GB and storage variants from 16 GB to 64 GB. As far as the design is concerned, it is expected to feature a metal unibody. The images of the phone that have appeared recently reveals that its rear resembles with the Xiaomi Mi 6X and Redmi Note 5 (China edition). It is pegged to be priced under 999 Yuan (~$159) in China.

Nokia X Promotional Poster By Suning Leaks, Design Revealed Once Again

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Michele Ingelido

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May 7, 2018

Less than ten days remain from the official announcement of Nokia X, the first smartphone by HMD Global to feature an iPhone X-like notch in order to minimize bezels. It seems that the handset will initially be an exclusive on the known e-commerce Suning, which has just published a promotional poster of the upcoming device. Thanks to the poster, we can admire the full design of the phone in all its splendor, even though the company has already showcased it in China at the end of April (find the photos here).

Nokia X features a glass back and an aluminum frame, with a circular fingerprint reader on the back and a 19:9 display on the front. There is a notch but there is also a chin which contains the Nokia logo. The device boasts a vertical dual camera setup on the rear side, but it lacks the Carl Zeiss branding and this makes us think that Nokia X will be a cheaper device than Nokia 7 Plus. The device is supposed to come with a 5.8-inch display sporting a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels (IPS LCD). It should be launched in two variants with different prices.

The cheapest one is expected to come with an octa-core Helio P60 processor by MediaTek and 4 GB of RAM, while the expensive one will boast an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. The first version is tipped to launch with a price tag of 1599 Yuan in China, which roughly translates into €210 or $250, while the second one should cost 1799 Yuan, that is equivalent to about €237/$283. Nokia X will be officially unveiled by HMD Global on May 16. At the moment, we do not know when the device will stop being a Suning-exclusive, neither when it will be available in the global market.

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Nubia Z18 Has Full Screen 3.0 Design, Confirms CEO; Key Specs Appear Through Master Lu Benchmarks

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 7, 2018

ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia has recently launched the Z18 Mini smartphone and the company is now prepping up to launch the Nubia Z18 flagship phone. Today, Nubia CEO Ni Fei has released a new poster on his Weibo account to confirm that the Z18 will be equipped with Full Screen 3.0 design. Recent reports have revealed that the model number of the upcoming Nubia Z18 is NX606J. The same model number has been found benchmarked on Master Lu through which some of its key specs have been revealed.

Shown aboveis Z18’s new teaser that has been shared by Ni Fei. The leaked schematics of the Nubia Z18 and its images that have surfaced through the TENAA listing have shown that it will be featuring a round-shaped notch like the Essential Phone. Thankfully, Nubia Z18 won’t be featuring a notched design like the iPhone X. In fact, the Z18 will offer higher screen-to-body ratio than the recent notched display smartphones. He added that the Z18 will offering larger screen space than the Nubia Z17S that was launched in October with a screen-to-body ratio of 90.36 percent.

At the beginning of the year, the NX606J smartphone was found benchmarked on AnTuTu. The same model has also received certification through TENAA authority China. Through Master Lu benchmarks, it has been once again revealed that the Snapdragon 845 chipset will be powering the NX606J Nubia Z18 along with 6 GB of RAM. The exact size of the display has not been revealed through Master Lu listing, but it has been found that it offers 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution.

According to the TENAA listing of NX606J measures 148.58 x 72.54 x 8.5mm and it features a 5.99-inch display. In terms of dimensions, the Nubia Z18 seems to be similar to Z17S that has a 5.73-inch display housed in a body that measures 147.5 x 72.7 x 8.5mm. Apart from 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM model, there will be a higher model with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. It features a 3,350mAh battery and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo.

One of the dual rear camera sensors of the Nubia Z18 is of 24-megapixel and it has a selfie snapper of 8-megapixel. The fingerprint scanner resides on the rear panel of the Z18. The TENAA images of the phone have revealed that it will be featuring a dedicated key on the left edge of the phone for launching the voice assistant. The handset is expected to be available in black and gold color options.

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Giveaway – Win a Leagoo S9 iPhone X Style phone

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Shine Wong

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May 7, 2018

Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting 1 unit Leagoo S9 iPhone X style phone as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

In the pre-order term, you can get this iPhone X style phone at $129 ($20 off), and Banggod will choose 2 free orders who has bought Leagoo S9 each day.

Leagoo S9 provides immersive visual experience identical to the iPhone X. With balanced hardware and a very power-efficient performance, it offers good user experience for only 1/7 of the budget of iPhone X. In addition, the Leagoo S9 features a dual Sony 13MP/2MP rear camera and with the 65MP ultra-HD shotalgorithm, a photo shot on the S9 can be enlarged 23 times without losing its original HD quality.

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