Camera sample shows the Nubia Z18 is great at taking night sky photos

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Sep 3, 2018

OnePlus 6, the flagship smartphone of the year from the Chinese manufacturer, has now received the latest Android 9.0 Pie through OxygenOS Open Beta programme.

The Android Pie update comes with the new user interface, navigation gestures, and some new features and system customizations. The update also comes with support for accent color customization, new Do Not Disturb mode with adjustable settings, and a new Gaming Mode 3.0.

However, the company has warned that some applications may not function as expected when running on this new beta version. It also added that Google Pay service is not working and the Google Play Store might show “Device is not Certified by Google” warning.

If you wish to update to the Android Pie Beta version on OnePlus 6 and running the stable build of OxygenOS, go to this link and download the ROM upgrade package. Once downloaded, copy the file to the mobile phone storage. Then go to Settings -> system updates -> top right corner icon -> local upgrade -> click on the installation package -> immediately upgrade -> system upgrade to 100%. After that, select Reboot system now.

If you are running the Developer Preview version of the OxygenOS or want to downgrade from Android Pie beta version to MP version, go the source link for instructions.

As the Android Pie Beta is now available for OnePlus, we are speculating that the stable build is not too far. After the OnePlus 6, the latest Android 9.0 Pie update will also roll out to other OnePlus phones, including OnePlus 5 and 5T, and the OnePlus 3 and 3T.

The Android 9.0 Pie, which was available in beta phase since March this year, comes with a number of improvements, including new personalization features, battery-saving optimizations, and tools that help tracking time users spend on the phone.

The new Android version also addresses the latest trends in smartphone designs with revamped navigational controls. It introduces a new gesture-based navigation system. There are also a number of other gesture-based shortcuts. It is also said to be the most personalized version of Android yet.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Slider design shown off in a leaked video!

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Joel Joseph

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Sep 3, 2018

Just a couple of hours ago, Xiaomi confirmed that it had successfully tested 5G data connection on its full screen device. The photo released by the company CEO revealed a full screen smartphone, and we guess that its the same slider phone that was shown off by the company a couple of days back. While we know that this will be a manual slider unlike the one on OPPO Find X or the Vivo Nex, we haven’t seen the slider in action, until now. But a few minutes back, a smartphone running MIUI with a full screen slider design was shared on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, revealing the slider motion in action.

The video reveals a smartphone running MIUI with a slider design and a full screen display. The person holding the phone was kind enough to show us the slider motion in action. The design seems to be quite robust as he wasn’t exactly cautious while sliding the phone up and down. Even the sound makes us believe that the design could be quite tough, which makes sense given that it has to go through our regular smartphone usage, which includes occasional drops and spills. The slider also seems to house multiple sensors including cameras. However, we don’t have any concrete details about the setup.

We guess the phone in the video could be a prototype of the Mix 3 that’s expected to launch sometime later this year. Since Xiaomi officials are no longer shy to reveal details about its upcoming phones, we should get more information about the device in the coming weeks.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition receives MIUI 10 stable update

Stay tuned!

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition receives MIUI 10 stable update

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 3, 2018

Over the last couple of days, Xiaomi has been rolling out a stable version of MIUI 10 to its phones. It started with the Mi 6 and has hit the Mi 8 SE, the Mi MIX 2, Redmi Note 5, Mi Note 3, and Mi 5. If you are an owner of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, then you will be happy to know it is the turn of your device.

The MIUI 10 update has started rolling out to the Mi 8 Explorer Edition. The update is 644MB in size and brings a number of new features such as a new navigation system for phones with a full-screen display, a new multitasking menu, a driving mode, and more. The update comes as version MIUI 10.0.4.0.OEHCNFH.

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition has a 6.21-inch AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2248 resolution and a notch at the top. It is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

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Honor 7S with 5.45-inch HD+ display and 3,020mAh battery to launch in India tomorrow

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Sep 3, 2018

Last week, there were reports making round suggesting that the Huawei‘s sub-brand Honor is gearing up to launch a new smartphone in the Indian market. Now, the company has officially confirmed that it’s launching Honor 7S in India tomorrow.

The company has scheduled a launch event at 2:00 PM IST and the event will be live streamed on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. We’ll have to wait till tomorrow to know the official pricing and availability information in India.

The Honor 7S is a rebranded model of the Honor Play 7 that was launched in China earlier this year in May. The Honor 7S was first launched in Pakistan in May and is now finally making its way to the Indian market.

The phone features a 5.45-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution, 2.5D curved glass and 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by MediaTek‘s MT6739 quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz along with PowerVR GE8100 graphics processor.

It packs 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. There’s also a dedicated microSD card slot, enabling users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB. As of the camera, the phone 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 connectivity, along with the usual set of connectivity options, including aWi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 3.5mm headphone jack.

The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with Huawei’s EMUI custom interface and is powered by a 3,020mAh battery. As per the company, the phone features Smart Battery Management 6.0 with features like smart power save and background power management.

Check out our review of Honor 7S here.

Motorola P30 Note goes official in China with notched display, ZUI 4.0 and 1,999 Yuan (~$292) pricing

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Sep 3, 2018

Just ahead of the IFA 2018 tech expo in Berlin, Germany, Lenovo-owned Motorola announced One and One Power smartphones. These phones were unveiled with stock version of Android. Today, Motorola has launched the One Power handset with ZUI 4.0 in China with Motorola P30 Note moniker.

Motorola P30 Note specifications and features

Motorola P30 Note features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD panel that carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. The notched screen carries support for 19:9. The handset measures 156 x 76 x 8.4mm and it weighs 198 grams.

The Snapdragon 636 chipset powers the smartphone. The 64 GB and 128 GB storage versions respectively feature 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM. It comes with a microSD card slot. It is equipped with f/1.8 aperture 16-megapixel + f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a front-facing camera of 12-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The dual cameras are equipped with dual-tone LED flash.

Just as mentioned above, there is no difference in terms of specifications of the One Power and the newly unveiled P30 Note smartphone. The handset is preinstalled with ZUI 4.0 flavored version of the Android 8.1 Oreo. It receives power from 5,000mAh battery that carries support for fast charging.

Read More: Live photos of a Moto G6 Plus (or Moto G6S Plus) with water-drop notch surface, drags along a Motorola One too

As far as pricing is concerned, the 64 GB + 4 GB and 64 GB + 6 GB models of the P30 Note have arrived in variants like 1,999 Yuan (~$292) and 2,299 Yuan (~$335). The handset has arrived in a single color variant of Midnight Black. The company is providing JBL L20R headphones as a free gift in the home country.

Google Pixel 3 XL Black variant unofficially poses for the camera

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 3, 2018

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are expected to be the first smartphones that would run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. The models have already appeared severally in leaks and that isn’t likely to end until Google official lift the veil covering the models on October 9. Before that happens, the Pixel 3 XL live photo has once again appeared online and this time around it is a black coloured variant.

The model was reportedly spotted by an unnamed drive for Lyft, a ridesharing outfit, at the back of his car not long after dropping off some passengers. This is likely a pre-production unit and could be different from the final launch units but with the rate at wish the next-gen Google Pixel models have appeared in leaked photos and videos, we doubt if there is much surprise on the design aspect. The present leaked unit is similar to the ones we have seen in the past but the smartphone appears to have a transparent protective cover on. It retains the wide notch at the top as well as a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device also comes with a single rear camera which is all but confirmed.

The Pixel 3 XL is expected to pack a 6.2-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and 494ppi while the Pixel 3 will have a 5.5-inch display. Both models will be powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. At the rear, there is a single 12MP sensor while selfies are taken care of by an 8MP shooter. The device will also get its juice from a 3,430mAh battery.

Honor 8X TENAA listing leaks its full specifications

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Sep 3, 2018

The Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max smartphones are slated to go official on Sept. 5. Around two weeks ago, Honor 8X Max had appeared with model number ARE-AL00 on the website of the Chinese telecom regulatory body, TENAA. Today, a new Honor phone with a model number of JSN-AL00a has appeared on the same website. It is being speculated that it could be the Honor 8X phone that will be debuting alongside the 8X Max.

According to the TENAA listing of the JSN-AL00a, the handset measures 160.4 x 76.6 x 7.8mm and it weighs 175 grams. The handset is fitted with a 6.5-inch display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It is packed with a 3,650mAh battery.

The alleged Honor 8X is powered by 2.2 GHz octa-core processor. It could be the Snapdragon 660 chipset that powers the 8X Max phone. TENAA has revealed that it would be coming in variants like 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. The handset is preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo. For photography, it is equipped with a frontal shooter of 16-megapixel. The backside of the phone is equipped with 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup.

The other features of the smartphone include microSD card slot and fingerprint scanner. It is expected to hit the Chinese market in colors like Black, Red, Blue and Light Purple. The TENAA listing of the alleged Honor 8X only contains its specifications. The images of the phone are yet to appear on the website of the Chinese regulatory body. The exactly identify of the phone can be confirmed when TENAA will update the listing with its images.

Read More: Huawei’s latest Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 beta now available globally for some models

The specifications of the Honor 8X Max have already surfaced its Vmall listing and recent leaks. It is expected to arrive with a 7.12-inch display that produces FHD+ resolution. It is expected to arrive in storage sizes like 64 GB and 128 GB. Both the models feature 4 GB of RAM. It is expected to feature 4,900mAh battery. For photography, it is expected to feature 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. It is expected to debut in colors like Black, Blue and Red.

Xiaomi successfully tests 5G signals on its full screen slider phone

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 3, 2018

5G is the big thing in communications right now and phone manufacturers are hard at work doing signal tests. Most manufacturers won’t release a 5G device until next year but the signal tests are already being carried out to ensure they are ready ahead of release.

Xiaomi is the latest phone maker to confirm it has successfully conducted 5G tests. The info was shared on Weibo by Xiaomi’s president, Lin Bin, and it shows the test device which is one we have seen before. For those who don’t recognize the phone, that’s the yet to be released Mi MIX 3.

Last week, Mr. Lin Bin shared a photo of the Mi MIX 3 on Weibo shortly after Honor did a brief reveal of the coming Magic 2 smartphone. The Mi MIX 3 and the Magic 2 share design similarities. Not only are they full-screen phones, they also have a slider mechanism.

The same 5G testing photo has also been shared on Twitter by Xiaomi’s global spokesman, Donovan Sung.

Sharing one more photo. Does anyone see anything interesting? 😎#Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/LjZGibMsuR

— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) September 3, 2018

While the image shared last week looked more like an official render, this new image is a live photo. Sadly, it doesn’t show the device slid-open. From the image, we can see Xiaomi is testing the popular 5G band – band N78 (20MHz). There is also a second band (Band N257 – 100MHz). The former band is the same one OPPO used for its own 5G test last week.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Red Edition to launch in India tomorrow

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Sep 3, 2018

Xiaomi has teased a new Red colored variant for its Redmi-series smartphone tomorrow. While the company has not confirmed which phone will get the Red Edition, it’s likely to be the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The company will officially announce this tomorrow at 10:00 AM.

In China, the Flame Red color for the Redmi Note 5 (Redmi Note 5 Pro in India) was launched in June. Currently, in India, the company is selling Redmi Note 5 Pro in four colors — Black, Blue, Gold, and Rose Gold.

The phone features a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display that offers a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels with a 2.5D curved glass on top. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 processor with 4GB/6GB RAM. It packs 64GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot, enabling users to expand the storage capacity.

For photography, there’s a dual camera setup on the backside of the Redmi Note 5, featuring a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 primary sensor with a pixel size of 1.25μm and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor from Samsung with a pixel size of 1.12μm for capturing depth information.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 camera sensor with LED flash and Beautify 4.0 for capturing AI-driven beautified photos. The company has also introduced the AI-based Face Unlock feature.

The device comes equipped with other features like hybrid SIM slot that supports dual SIM and microSD card, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, micro USB and 3.5mm audio jack. Running on Android Nougat out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI custom interface on top, the phone is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that supports fast charging.

Xiaomi has also scheduled a launch event in India on 5th September, where the company is expected to launch the sixth-generation Redmi-series smartphones.

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Sep 3, 2018

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Huawei’s latest Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 beta now available globally for some models

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 3, 2018

Huawei announced its latest EMUI 9 custom ROM based on Android 9.0 Pie on Saturday. The new UI will make its full debut onboard the Mate 20 which is expected to be announced next month. However, the company has commenced the roll out of a beta version of the EMUI 9 for certain Huawei and Honor models.

Details released by the company indicate that the EMUI 9.0 beta program is open for Huawei Mate 10, Mate 20 Pro, Huawei P20 and P20 Pro. The Honor models include the Honor 10, Honor View 10 and Honor Play. This isn’t restricted to China so, if you own any of the listed models, head over to Huawei’s Friendly User Test page where you’ll need to download the beta app and then sign up for an account before applying to join the program. Since this is a beta version, though, not all features will work properly. There may likely be bugs which beta testers are expected to report when detected in the course of usage.

EMUI 9.0 comes with some changes in the UI which Huawei says makes it “Simple, Enjoyable and Consistent.” The changes include new gesture controls which aid users to quickly navigate, multitask and open the AI assistant. There is also a new password manager capable of auto-filling passwords using ID verification from the fingerprint scanner or via facial recognition. The settings menu wasn’t spared as the items there have been trimmed down. EMUI 9 also comes with GPU Turbo 2.0 which reduces the touch response of the phone by 36% and adds a new app assistant. This new GPU 2.0 feature will support four more games: Vainglory, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, and NBA 2K18. These are in addition to PUBG and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang which also carries support for the second generation version of GPU Turbo.

Vivo X23 invites released ahead of September 6 launch

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Sep 3, 2018

Vivo has already confirmed that it will be debuting the Vivo X23 smartphone on Sept. 6. With few days remaining for its launch, the company is now busying sending out invites for the X23 unveil event that will be held in China. Shown below is an official invite from Vivo that was sent to Zealer China, a tech site from China.

When the Vivo X23 invite is opened, a display can be seen showcasing a teaser message from Lu Han, a singer and actor from China. The invite does not contain any information on the specs of the phone, but the company has already revealed its key features by adding the dedicated page for it on its website. Recent leaks have already revealed plenty of information on the Vivo X23.

The Vivo X23 is expected to arrive with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with a small notch for its selfie camera. It is likely to carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 670 chipset is present under the hood of the device along with 8 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB. On AnTuTu, the handset has recently spotted with a score of 157,271 points.

Another leak has revealed that the Vivo X23 will be coming with 12-megapixel front-facing camera and it will be fitted with a rear dual camera setup with 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 as primary sensor coupled with 13-megapixel secondary sensor. The handset will be packed with a 3,400mAh battery that seems to be enabled with support for 22.5W fast charging. It is expected to arrive with Android 8.1 Oreo OS flavored with FunTouch OS 4.5.

On the same day, Vivo will be holding a launch event in India to announce the Vivo V11 Pro handset. Its rumored specs include 6.4-inch FHD+ display notched screen with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 660, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of native storage, 12-megapixel + 5-egapixel dual camera setup, 25-megapixel frontal shooter and 3,400mAh battery.

Xiaomi adds SOS feature to MIUI 10 developer ROM for five devices, more to follow

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Sep 3, 2018

Xiaomi is adding a new SOS feature to closed beta version of the MIUI 10 developer ROM. This feature allows users to contact a pre-defined number in case of emergency. The feature is currently available to five Xiaomi devices. In the near future, the feature will be also brought to other devices.

The SOS feature that has been added to developer ROM can be accessed by pressing the power button 5 times and then it will send the help information to the emergency contact number. As it can be seen in the image below, users can activate the feature by going to Settings > SOS > Emergency Help. As of this writing, the feature is available to devices such as Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi MIX 2, Mi 6, Mi 5 and Redmi Note 4X

By releasing the SOS feature through closed beta Xiaomi could be testing the feature on the first five devices in China. It will be soon adding the function to the developer ROM for all the Chinese models by the end of September.

In related news, Xiaomi is now busy with rollout process of stable edition of MIUI 10 to its various devices. Currently, the MIUI 10 stable version is available to devices like Xiaomi 6, Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Mi MIX 2, Redmi Note 5, Mi Note 3 and Mi 5. The other Xiaomi devices that are awaiting in the pipeline to receive the update are: Mi 5s Plus, Mi 5s, Mi 4, Mi 3, Mi Note 2, Mi MIX 2, MIX, Mi Max 3, Mi Max 2, Mi Max, Mi 6X, Mi 5X, Redmi Note 5 (India), Redmi Note 5A, Redmi Note 5A Prime, Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 4X, Redmi Note 4 (TW) and Redmi Note 3, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi 5, Redmi 5A, Redmi 4, Redmi 4A, Redmi 3S, Redmi Y2, Redmi Y1 Lite, Redmi Y1 and Mi Pad 4.

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Sep 3, 2018

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In order to expedite the search process, the promo has been divided into four categories – Highly Recommended, Coupon Deals, Hot Gadgets on Sale and Top Promotions. Here’s what each category has to offer in terms of discounts.

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The Coupon Deals segment offers 20% off on bathroom and textiles related items, 25% off on kitchen appliances, 20% off on lingerie and a noteworthy 30% off on gardening mosquito repellent. For instance, there’s a 41% off on the CIRCLE JOY Round Stainless Steel Electric Opener Wine Opener, which usually sells for $36.04.

The device now sells for just $21.36 thanks to the discount. On top of that, you can apply coupon code KTEA25 to get an extra discount at the time of checking out. Note that each category has been assigned a specific coupon.

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Thanks to the aforesaid discount, it can now be yours at a dropped price of just $39.99. You can apply coupon code 20DGTH in order to avail an extra $8 and reduce your grand total to just $31.99.

If you’re gadget buff, you might want to take a look at the Hot Gadgets On Sale category, which includes unmissable deals and huge discounts on RC toys, consumer electronics, other electronics, daily tools and lots more. You can follow this link to get the discount before the deals come to an end.

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 3, 2018

Coolpad returned to the smartphone segment with a bang after a long hiatus by launching the Cool Play 6 smartphone. Marketed as a gaming smartphone, the Cool Play 6 boasts an impressive array of features, united with a hardware lineup that can handle heavy games.

Much to the delight of those who fancy playing games on a big-screen phone, but aren’t willing to spend a lot of money, the Coolpad Cool Play 6 has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price on Banggood. As a result, the Coolpad- branded gaming phone which would normally set you back a pretty penny, can now be yours for just $159.99.

The Chinese smartphone maker is doling out a noteworthy 30% off on its well-received gaming smartphone’s steep retail price of $229.99. As if that weren’t enough, the discount can be coupled with coupon code 9BGCP6 in order to bring your grand total further down to $149.99. In other words, you can apply the aforesaid coupon to get an additional $10 off.
The Cool Play 6 is quite an irresistible gaming smartphone at this dropped price, given that it sports a big 5.5 Inch FHD IPS capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels. The phone is housed in a robust aluminum metal body, which is enhanced with a smart antenna design.

The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 (MSM8976SG) processor and it adapts a Qualcomm Adreno 510, 2-Cores GPU, under the hood. It offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of non-expandable onboard storage.

On the photography front, the Cool Play 6 houses a 13MP+13MP dual-camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s an 8.0MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

Moreover, the phone runs on Journey UI 1.0 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system and is backed by a non-removable 4060mAh battery. The phone is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors such as gravity sensor, light sensor, distance sensor, e-compass, gyro-sensor and a fingerprint sensor.

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Buy Sharp Z2 Smartphone For Just $104.99 On TomTop

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 3, 2018

Even nearly a couple of years after hitting the store shelves, Sharp Z2 continues to garner a lot of popularity among smartphone lovers. That’s hardly surprising, given that the phone offers a broad range of impressive features despite the modest price tag it carries.

If you’re looking for a feature-laden smartphone that doesn’t cost a bomb, look no further. The Sharp Z2 smartphone has gone up for sale at a discounted price on TomTop.

While the Z2 would normally set you back $191.10 on online stores, TomTop is currently selling it at a considerably lowered price of $104.99. This is a noteworthy 46% reduction in the phone’s original asking price.
An absolute bargain at this price, the Z2 sports a 5.5 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It boasts an eye-catching metal unibody and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass for added protection.

Under the hood, the phone packs a powerful MTK6797 Helio X20 Deca Core processor along with Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, under the hood. It offers 4GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 128GB.

On the photography front, the Sharp Z2 houses a 16-megapixel rear-mounted camera and an 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies. The phone runs on Android 6.0 OS and is backed by a 3000mAh battery with fast charge.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Sharp Z2 smartphone and avail the discount. While the sale is slated to end in 17 days, there were only 177 more pieces left for the Flash Sale, with 2 pieces limited for each buyer.

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Xiaomi’s Mi MIX 2S gets 600 Yuan ($88) price cut in China ahead of Mi MIX 3 launch

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Sep 3, 2018

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S was launched in March this year and received its first price cut of about 200 Yuan in July. Now, the company has again slashed the pricing of Mi MIX 2S in China ahead of the Mi MIX 3 launch that the company’s president has teased could happen in October.

The 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant has received a price cut of 600 Yuan ($88), bringing down the phone’s pricing to 2,699 Yuan, which roughly converts to $395. The 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM model with 256GB onboard storage is available for 3,199 Yuan ($468) and 3,599 Yuan ($527) respectively.

The Mi MIX 2S comes with a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD Full-Screen display that offers a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels with 18:9 aspect ratio and DCI-P3 color gamut. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE). This is the same chipset that powers most of the flagship smartphones launched this year.

There’s no microSD card slot on any model, so users won’t be able to expand the phone’s storage capacity. It features a vertically aligned dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel secondary telephoto lens. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel selfie camera that’s capable of snapping amazing bokeh effect shots through AI. It also includes support for facial recognition for unlocking the device.

The phone is running Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 9.5 on top that also supports full-screen gestures. It comes with Xiao AI voice assistant that is claimed to be smart enough to take on the Apple’s Siri. Connectivity options on the device include Dual-SIM, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and NFC.

The device draws power from a 3,400mAh battery which comes with support for Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging. With 7.5W Qi wireless charging support, it is also the first smartphone from Xiaomi to come with support for wireless charging.

Apart from the standard Mi MIX 2S, the company has also launched a couple of limited edition variants of the phone, which includes Mi MIX 2S Art Special Edition and Mi MIX 2S Emerald Green variant.

Mi Wireless Charger (Universal Fast Charge Edition) goes on sale in China today for 69 Yuan ($10)

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Sep 3, 2018

Last week, Xiaomi announced its new wireless charger — Mi Wireless Charge Universal Fast Charge Edition, for a price of 69 Yuan, which roughly converts to $10. Now, the charger will be officially available for purchase in Chian from today onwards through Xiaomi Mall as well as JD.com.

The Mi Wireless Charger (Universal Fast Charge Edition) comes with an aluminum alloy shell with edges processed through CNC and high-polished secondary anode treatment for enhancing the texture. The panel on the top side is made of silicone material which increases friction and also has shock absorption capabilities.

The newly launched Mi Wireless Charger is different from the one previously launched by the company. The new version comes with universal fast charging support with Qi Wireless Charging standard.

The device comes with an LED indicator which showcases whether the charging status of the device is normal or not. The company says that the wireless charger has a stable sensing distance of up to 4mm, and adds that non-metal mobile phone case will not affect the wireless charging.

The company has also included multiple security protections, including temperature protection, short circuit protection, power protection, overvoltage protection, foreign object detection, among others.

Depending on the phone’s wireless charging capabilities, the wireless charger supports 7.5W/10W fast charging. Phones such as Mi MIX 2S, iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus can be charged at 7.5W while the devices such as Samsung Galaxy Note 9, which supports Qi Wireless Charging, can be charged at 10W. It also supports 5W wireless charging for efficiency.

OnePlus sets January 15, 2019 goal; Could it be a 5G phone?

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Sep 3, 2018

OnePlus has today confirmed through its Weibo account that it has set a new goal for Jan. 15, 2019. The Weibo post carries an image of a OnePlus phone with the said date highlighted. It seems to be a big goal since the target has been set couple of months away. Since multiple smartphone manufacturers such as OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi and Lenovo are aiming to release their first 5G phones in 2019. There is a possibility that OnePlus too could be planning to introduce a 5G phone in January next year.

OPPO and OnePlus belong to the same parent company named BBK Electronics. Hence, these companies are known for sharing their resources. This is the reason why both firms have launched similar phones in the recent past. The recently launched OnePlus 6 resembles the OPPO R15 in terms of design. Even the Dash Charge fast charging technology available on OnePlus phones is actually a version of VOOC rapid charging by OPPO.

In the previous week, OPPO’s assistant VP had claimed that his company could become the first manufacturer to mass produce a 5G smartphone in 2019. Also, in the same week, an image of a modified OPPO R15 with Snapdragon X50 LTE modem that supports 5G connectivity had surfaced on Weibo. Since OPPO is actively working on its 5G phone. Its breakthrough technology may help OnePlus to launch its 5G smartphone in the coming year. Around two months ago, a report had claimed that OnePlus 7 could be one of the first phones to support 5G connectivity.

OnePlus is known for introducing its new phones in the second quarter. However, the goal that has been set for Jan. 15 seems intriguing. OnePlus 6T is expected to debut later this year. Could there be a 5G edition of OnePlus 6T arriving at the beginning of 2019? Probably, the company could be planning to demonstrate its take on 5G connectivity through the upcoming Jan. 15 event. It is advisable to wait for further teasers and reports before coming to a conclusion.