Huawei launches Designed for Huawei (DFH) certification for third-party accessories

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Sep 10, 2018

Research firm IDC released its smartphone survey for the second quarter of this year and it was no surprise that Huawei had surpassed Apple to clinch the position as the second largest phone vendor globally. Huawei pulled a strong showing to edge past Apple and emerge behind Samsung in terms of volume of smartphones shipped in the Q2 2018. This feat was possible mainly because of the Chinese firm’ huge investment in R&D which resulted in the release of topnotch models like the P20 Pro. Huawei’s rejigged marketing strategy also played a role in the achievement which came despite the U.S government debacle.

Huawei has apparently realised that even though its phones and other products are of the highest quality, using third-party accessories could affect the performance of the products. Thus, Huawei has now introduced its own brand accessories certification program. In this regard, third-party accessories which ware made for use on Huawei phones will have to go through its quality tests and when certified, the products will have the DFH (Designed For Huawei) badge.

The rigorous tests which authorized third-party products will undergo before certification includes; product innovation, product quality, and product compatibility. Huawei has also unveiled the first brand to get the DFH badge and it is mobile accessories maker MOMAX. The firm specialises in the production of mobile power bank, data cable, wireless charger, and other products. The company has even launched a Huawei DFH-certified Type-C cable that supports 5A high-current transmission and supports Huawei SuperCharge super fast charging. It can be applied to Huawei P10, P210, mate9, mate10, glory V10 and other digital products. .. We expect more third-party accessories makers to become licensed according soon.

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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Wear 3100: big improvement in battery life, coming to luxury brands first

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 10, 2018

About a month ago, Qualcomm sent out invites for an event. That event was held today in San Francisco and was for the announcement of a new processor for smartwatches – the Snapdragon Wear 3100.

The Snapdragon Wear 3100 (SDW3100) comes over two years after Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Wear 2100 which has been at the heart of most smartwatches. With the new Wear 3100, Qualcomm is putting battery life first.

The new processor is specifically built for smartwatches and not a shrunk-down version of a phone’s chipset like the SDW2100 is. The Snapdragon 3100 has four A7 CPUs for performance compared to the SDW2100 which has just one. It also has a new DSP and an ultra-low-power processor for improved battery life.

The new processor brings a huge improvement in battery life as Qualcomm boasts battery life improvements between 4 to 12 hours compared to the Snapdragon Wear 2100. This improvement takes into account the type of display, battery capacity, and the watch’s configuration.

Qualcomm says the new processor will offer three different modes or experiences as it calls it with more to come in future.

Enhanced Ambient Mode (Beauty of Fashion Watch + Power of a SmartWatch)

The enhanced ambient mode comes “with a smooth second hand, live complications, up to 16 colors, and adaptive brightness”. In this mode, the smartwatch looks like an actual watch all the time, showing off its beauty and will be the focus for luxury brands.

Dedicated Sports Experience (Battery Life of a Sports Watch + Richness of a Smartwatch)

This is for the sports-focused folks. The SDW3100 supports a bunch of sports experiences while GPS and active heart rate monitoring are turned on. So whether you are running, playing golf, or hiking, you shouldn’t have to worry about battery life.

Traditional Watch Mode (Utility of Analog Watch + Flexibility of a Smartwatch)

Watches powered by the Snapdragon 3100 will have a traditional watch mode. In this mode, the user chooses a watch face of their choice while a new ultra-low-power co-processor does the work. Qualcomm says users should expect up to 30 days of battery life with a full battery in this mode.

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Is this the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Gradient Version in the hands of Kris Wu?

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 10, 2018

Kris Wu, also known as Wu Yifan, is a famous Chinese actor and singer who was a Xiaomi’s brand ambassador last year: back then, the company launched a special edition of the Mi Note 3 upper-midranger dedicated to him. Now, a photo shared on Weibo is showing Kris Wu with a Xiaomi phone never seen before in his left hand. According to the latest reports and leaks, the phone held by Wu Yifan is Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth, a cheaper version of the recently-launched Mi 8 with upper-midrange specs.

We can clearly see the handset in a cool gradient color with hues similar to the Aurora color variant of the Huawei P20 Pro. The color starts from a greenish blue on the upper part of the rear panel and it seems to become purple on the lower part. The alleged Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth seems to have a glass back and an aluminum frame. It is clearly noticeable that it is equipped with a dual camera setup placed horizontally, with a LED flash on its right side. The Mi 8 Youth was already certified in China by the known regulatory agency TENAA and its launch should be imminent in the country. But TENAA did not reveal many details about its specs: it only listed its memory configurations and colors.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition specifications sheet leaked; May go official soon

From what TENAA suggested, Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth will be available in Space Gray, Gold, and Blue colors, to which you have to add this new gradient hue. It will be released in at least three memory configurations: one with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, one with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB ROM and a third version with 6 and 128 GB. Alongside this variant, TENAA also listed a Screen Fingerprint Edition of the Mi 8 with an in-display fingerprint reader, coming in Black and Gold colors and 2 memory configurations: 6/128 GB and 8/128 GB.

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AnTuTu Top value for money smartphones by price segment

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 10, 2018

AnTuTu is best known for its benchmark app which is a good reference point for the performance of smartphones especially based on their processor power. The outfit equally evaluates the price points of the top selling phones based on their prices and AnTuTu score to give a ranking of the most value for money models in the various pricing categories. Here is the ranking for the month of August 2018 and the price used in the ranking is that with which the models are sold in China.

In the under 1000 yuan price category (0-999 yuan) the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 3GB + 32GB version offers the best value for your money. The model was launched in March this year with a starting price of 1,099 Yuan (~$171) for the 3GB + 32GB version. The model had its price slashed by 100 yuan and now sells for 999 yuan. Even outside China, third-party retailers sell the model for around 169.99 which is pretty cheap for a Snapdragon 636-powered phablet. The Meizu M6s 3GB+32Gb version follows at the second spot while Xiaomi’s budget Redmi 6A comes in at the third spot.

For the 1000-1999 yuan pricing category, 360 Mobiles known for its premium but affordable models occupy the top 2 spots with the 360 N7 Lite 4GB+32GB version at the top spot and the 360 N7 4GB+32GB on the second position. Huawei’s Honor Play (4GB+64GB) is another value for money phone which has equally got lots of positive reviews. The list also contains the Xiaomi Mi 6X (4GB+32GB) or Mi A2 if you like. The Snapdragon 710-powered Mi 8 SE follows as well as the Nova 2s, Smartisan Nut Pro 2s, Vivo Z1, 360 N6 Pro and Lenovo Z5.

The next category in the AnTuTu best value for money ranking is 2000-2999 yuan price category which comprises of flagship models. Top of the pack is the Meizu 16th 6GB+64GB version with 108 points which is not a surprise. This is closely followed by the Mi 8 (6+64GB) with 105 points and on the third spot is Xiaomi’s Black Shark gaming phone (6+64GB). Other smartphones that offer value for money include the Mi Mx 2s, Honor V10, Mi Mix 2, Smartisan R1, Honor 10, Nubia Red Magic and Z17s.

For models priced above 3000 yuan, the Meizu 16th Plus (6GB+128GB) offers buyers optimum value for their money based on its configuration. OnePlus 6 (6GB+64GB) version and Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition 8GB+128GB are also great value for money models. Vivo NEX and Honor 10 GT completes the top 5.

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Realme is reportedly exploring offline foray in India to grab more market share

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Jeet

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Sep 10, 2018

Recently, Realme — the online-only sub-brand from Oppo got separated from its parent company to continue operations as an independent brand. Soon after its split from Oppo, Realme announced a new budget smartphone in the Indian market — Realme 2.

Now, in a major shift in terms of its business operations, the company is reportedly exploring opportunities to sell its devices through offline channels along with the online stores in order to increase sales and grow its market share.

Commenting on this development, Madhav Seth, CEO of Realme India says to ET:

I would never say that Realme will continue to remain an online brand. We can try two different channels. If we don’t have an offline channel, then it’s difficult for us to cater to this segment. We will be present wherever people are. In the last three months, we saw there was a lot of reach, which was not possible, especially in rural India. We want to go there because there is a demand.

He adds that the company has plans to launch four new models in the next six months. The company is focusing on the Rs. 5,000 ($69) to Rs. 20,000 ($276) price band, where it’ll compete with companies like Xiaomi and Huawei, which are already in the process of bolstering their offline presence.

Currently, Realme has an exclusive partnership with Amazon India and the company’s phones account for 32 percent of smartphones sold in the country in the April-June quarter. For those who are not aware, Realme has also adopted an ‘India-first approach’ in an attempt to garner more market share in India, which is currently dominated by Xiaomi.

The recently launched Realme 2 has been well-received in the market. According to the company, in its first sale, it managed to sell 200,000 units of Realme 2 within just 5 minutes. The next sale of the phone is scheduled to take place tomorrow. It comes in three color options — Diamond Black, Diamond Red, and Diamond Blue, with price starting at Rs. 8,990 (~$124).

The Realme 2 features a 6.2-inch 720p FullView 2.0 display with 2.5D curved glass, 18:9 aspect ratio, 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution, and a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top. It is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor and comes in two variants — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot for expanding the phone’s storage capacity.

There’s a dual camera sensor on the back, featuring a 13-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel shooter for taking selfies and video calling. Unlike its predecessor, the Realme 2 comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. It still has support for software-based Face Unlock feature.

The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 5.1 custom interface. Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, and USB OTG. The phone is fuelled by a bigger 4,230mAh battery.

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Samsung clarifies foldable phone launch: not coming in November

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 10, 2018

If you were are excited about the Galaxy F foldable smartphone said to be announced in November, you may want to dial down the level of excitement a notch. It appears the CEO’s statements were misinterpreted.

According to the Korea Herald, Samsung has dismissed the statement that it will announce its foldable smartphone in November. Rather, more details of the phone will be announced at the Samsung Developer Conference holding in November.

We will have more to say about the phone under development by that time, probably some details about specifications,

Samsung’s CEO had said back in February that they had overcome a major tech hurdle with respect to the foldable phone. He also said back in August during the Galaxy Note9‘s launch that they won’t give up on being the world’s first.

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Galaxy Note 9 makes a mark on DxOMark but Huawei P20 Pro still tops

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 10, 2018

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 camera has been benchmarked by DXOMark. The device has got some positive reviews for its design and of course, the hardware is super awesome. DxOMark’s review focuses on the camera performance of the flagship model and it is pretty impressive. The Galaxy Note 9 achieves an impressive overall DxOMark score of 103 points, which at the time of testing placed it in joint second place overall with the HTC U12+. Huawei’s triple camera-sporting P20 Pro still retains its top spot as the best camera phone based on DxoMark’s review.

As a reminder, the Note 9’s rear camera configuration includes a 12MP dual-aperture f/1.5-2.4 wide and 12MP f/2.4 telephoto cameras. Both sensors have Optical image stabilization (OIS) as well as Samsung’s new Intelligent Camera which enables the phone to detect scenes, optimize colors and contrast as well as detect flaws such as a smudgy lens or subject that has closed his eyes. The front camera is an 8MP f/1.7 selfie snapper.

The review confirms the device as a very strong performer for still photographs. The Note 9 autofocus performance is also adjudged to be excellent while the camera scores high for balancing detail retention and noise reduction, zoom quality, and realistic bokeh effects. The device also does well in bright light with very good exposure level and an excellent dynamic range which DXOmark says is one of the widest they’ve seen. This means the Galaxy Note 9 camera is very capable of capturing high-contrast scenes with deep shadows and very bright highlights. Images are also bright and vivid, with mostly accurate white balance and good color rendering. You can read more on the review from the source link below.

The Galaxy Note 9 is equipped with an Exynos 9810 chipset just like the Galaxy S9 and S9+ the device starts with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage on the base model. The top end model comes with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. Other features of the device include an IP68 water-resistant body, a 4000mAh battery, water cooling system and stereo speakers.

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OnePlus drops a cryptic teaser, also confirms OnePlus 6T will have in-display fingerprint scanner

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 10, 2018

OnePlus just released a teaser and honestly, we have no idea what it means. The five -second teaser is accompanied by a caption that reads “Incoming: Top Secret Message…”.

Incoming: Top Secret Message… pic.twitter.com/84d9ymNBQW

— OnePlus (@oneplus) September 10, 2018

There are a bunch of guesses from the replies in the comments. Some say it is a morse code hinting at the OnePlus 6T and its in-display fingerprint scanner while others say it is a teaser for Android Pie. The same teaser was also shared by the official OnePlus USA Twitter account.

Teammate, Michele, has a guess. He thinks the teaser hints at the Android 9.0 Pie update for the OnePlus 6. There are 15 dots in total and only six blinks, leaving 9 dots unblinking. The 6 dots are said to represent the OnePlus 6 while the 9 unblinking dots denotes Android 9 Pie.

Whatever it may be, we will have to wait for OnePlus to release more info. What do you think it is? Let us know in the comment box.

In other news, OnePlus has confirmed that their next flagship, the OnePlus 6T will have an in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone company confirmed the info in an email sent to CNET.

We unlock our phones multiple times a day, and Screen Unlock reduces the number of steps to complete the action..

In the email, OnePlus revealed the new unlock method will be referred to as “Screen Unlock”.

By adding this feature as an addition to other display unlocking options such as Face Unlock, users will have options to unlock the display in a way that is most efficient for them.

OnePlus also sent a picture of the OnePlus 6T’s lockscreen which shows the fingerprint icon. The manufacturer even mentions that the OnePlus 5T was supposed to be the first OnePlus phone with an in-display fingerprint scanner but the tech wasn’t ready yet. Hence, pushing it forward to debut on the OnePlus 6T.

Nope, you are not the only one who thinks the date on the lockscreen is the OnePlus 6T’s release date. The OnePlus 5T was announced in November, so an October launch is quite early. Nevertheless, you may want to add October 17 to your calendar.

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Samsung Latvia’s buyback page lists different models of the unreleased Nokia 9

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 10, 2018

The Nokia 9 is still under development. We are still not sure about the specs though there have been a bunch of rumors floating around, the latest being the Nokia 9 is the phone with five rear cameras. There is a new info about the device and this is from a more credible source – Samsung.

Yes, this new info about the Nokia 9 is from Samsung’s own official website. The info was spotted by Roland Quandt who shared it on Twitter today and it lists the storage and SIM variants of the upcoming Nokia flagship.

If you head to Samsung Latvia’s official website and head to the buyback (trade-in) page, there is a drop-down list of devices accepted for trade-ins. Surprisingly, the unreleased Nokia 9 is also included.

The site reveals the Nokia 9 will come in two storage variants – a 64GB model and a 128GB model. Each variant will also be available in single SIM and dual-SIM configurations. There is really no reason to doubt the authenticity but it doesn’t mean these are the only possible variants of the Nokia 9. The above may just be the models that will be sold in Latvia when it finally launches.

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New Samsung phone with a Snapdragon 845 SoC heading to China may be W2019

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 10, 2018

A lot of people don’t know Samsung releases three flagship series per year. Apart from the Galaxy S series and the Galaxy Note series, there is actually a third series and it’s the W-series exclusive to China. The W-series have a clamshell design (or flip phone as most people call it) and are also Samsung’s most expensive phones with price tags reaching almost $3,000.

Going by the naming scheme, this year’s model should launch as the W2019 and there is a high chance it is the third Snapdragon 845 phone headed to China.

Samsung W2018 — The W2018′ successor, the Samsung W2019 will come with dual rear cameras and a Snapdragon 845 SoC

News of the Samsung W2019 first surfaced a few months ago when @MMDJ_, a leaker known for Samsung-related devices, tweeted some details about it. He revealed the device is internally referred to as “Project Lykan” and will come with dual rear cameras. The folks at XDA Developers have done some digging and found more info related to the device. This new info confirms it will have a Snapdragon 845 processor.

After digging through kernel source code for the Galaxy S9 (SD845 variant), they found references to a device codenamed “lykan”. They also came across the codename in two files. One of the files is named “sdm845-sec-lykanlte-chn-r00.dtb” while the other is named “sdm845-sec-lykanlte-chn-r01.dtb”.

Apart from the link to the Snapdragon 845 chipset, nothing spec-related was found. We do hope more details should surface soon. Nevertheless, we are sure the phone will come with dual displays just like its predecessors.

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Purported Huawei Mate 20 Pro dummy unit leaks showing a bezel-less, curved edge design

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 10, 2018

Huawei officially announced its latest Kirin 980 chipset at IFA 2018 and the new SoC is expected to power the flagship Mate 20 series models. Huawei should release the Mate 20 in October this year and ahead of that the Mate 20 Pro has appeared online. This is said to be a dummy unit and so the final model may not be exactly the same as this one but this gives us an idea of what to expect.

The design of the leaked unit shows the Mate 20 Pro will still come with the same curved edge display design as the Mate 10 Pro but this time, it adopts a full-screen notch design. The Mate 20 Pro equally has an OLED panel at the front which makes it look like Samsung’s latest Galaxy Note 9 flagship. The side bezels look very thin and even the one on the chin has been sliced further to become thinner than that of the P20 Pro. The top bezel isn’t too impressive, though, as it looks sort of ugly, packing a wide notch at the middle.

The Mate 20 Pro is expected to have an in-display fingerprint scanner in addition to a Face ID-like technology that would utilise its 24MP front camera. We haven’t set our eyes on the rear design but the Mate 20 Pro is said to feature a P20 Pro-like triple-camera setup along with a dual-tone LED flash. Huawei is expected to launch the Mate 20 Pro alongside the Mate 20 on October 16 in London.

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Huami’s Amazfit Cor and Amazfit Pace smartwatches launched in India

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Jeet

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Sep 10, 2018

Huami recently entered the Indian market with the launch of Amazfit BIP and Stratos. Now, expanding its portfolio in the Indian market, the company has launched two new smartwatches — Amazfit Cor and Amazfit Pace.

Amazfit Cor is the most affordable Huami smartwatch in the market, priced at Rs. 3,999 (approximately $xx). It comes with a 1.23-inch IPS LCD color touch display which is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 on top. The device is also water resistant up to 50 meters.

Apart from the usual activity tracking, the device also comes with a heart rate monitor that can be used for sleep tracking. Other functionality includes alarm, stopwatch, and timer. It also provides a weather forecast for up to 7 days.

Coming to the battery, the company claims that Amazfit Cor can provide battery life of up to 12 days on a single charge. The smartwatch is compatible with both Android as well as Apple devices. As said, it is priced at Rs. 3,999 and will go on sale in India starting today on Amazon.

On the other hand, the Amazfit Pace comes with the same 1.23-inch IPS LCD color display with Gorilla Glass 3 but it has an always-on mode. Along with a heart rate scanner, it also comes with GPS and GLONASS. There’s also 3-axis accelerometer for activity, sport, and sleep tracking.

It comes with 2.4GB of internal storage, which enables you to store music on the watch itself and has the ability to connect to Bluetooth headsets. Just like other Amazfit devices, this one too is compatible with both Android and iOS.

According to the company, the smartwatch can last for up to 11 days on a single charge. As for the pricing, the Amazfit Pace is priced at Rs. 9,999 in the Indian market and will be available for purchase in two color options — Red and Black, exclusively through Amazon.in starting today.

Oppo A7X launched with 6.3″ waterdrop display for 2099 yuan ($306) in China, sale on Sept. 14

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 10, 2018

Oppo has finally launched the Oppo A7X in China for a price tag of 2099 yuan (~$ 306). It appeared on the official Oppo website today without any formal announcement. Oppo A7X is another mid-range smartphone with 6.3 inch waterdrop display. It is going to be available starting September 14th at 10:00 Beijing time (2:00 AM GMT). Users can buy the device in two different color variants, star purple and ice flame blue with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

Oppo A7X Specs

Oppo A7X is equipped with MediaTek Helio P60 processor having 4x Cortex-A73, 4x Cortex-A53 up to 2.0 GHz with Mali-G72 MP3 GPU for graphics. Further, Oppo has tried something unusual by introducing 4GB of RAM with 128GB of storage, rather than 64GB. It runs on ColorOS 5.2 having smart sidebar, easy switching between apps and many other features. It packs 6.3 inch of display featuring waterdrop display with over 90.8% body to display percentage and 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

In camera department, Oppo A7X packs 16 megapixel camera with 8 MP shooter on the front side. It also packs (Artificial intelligence) AI on both the front and the back side. AI can understand difference between 5 different scenes using face recognition on the rear camera, it also helps to beautify the selfie taken from the front camera. It can also identify the person’s age, gender, skin color and many other dimensions about the objects or persons via camera.

Read More: Honor Magic 2 vs Oppo Find X: Potential Differences

For software, there are different apps and modes to ease the phone operation. Gamers can use the Oppo A7X without any interruptions as it carriers “do not disturb” mode. Further, ColorOS 5.2 is optimised to work with AI to help in scanning business cards, recording marks, scanning documents and much more. Oppo is touting the ColorOS 5.2 as “more intelligent more efficient”.

Oppo A7X Images

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As mentioned above, it is available in two different colors, star purple and ice flame purple. The Oppo A7X 4/128GB RAM variant is available for registrations and you can own it for 2099 yuan (~$ 306). Company is also offering free Oppo original headphones MH133 along with the purchase. Users can also buy the device on 3 months EMIs without paying any processing fees. It will be made available on September 14th at 10:AM Beijing time (2:00AM GMT).

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Get Big Discounts On The A5X Max And Other Well-Received TV Boxes On GeekBuying

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Sep 10, 2018

If you’re in the market for an RK3328 SoC-equipped Android TV box, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll shed light on an unmissable deal that you can avail on the A5X Max 4K TV Box on GeekBuying.

Moreover, we’ll show how you can avail additional discounts on a wide selection of other high-end TV boxes that are currently available bearing discounted prices on GeekBuying. The TV boxes have been split into multiple categories including Poland Stock, Spain Stock, Italy Stock, and Germany Stock.

The above-mentioned section comes with specifically assigned coupon codes that you can use to save a extra money at the time of checking out. For instance, under the Poland Stock section, you can use a $5 off coupon if your grand total exceeds $100 and $2 off coupon if you spend more than $45.

Similarly, you can avail an extra $5 off coupon for over $80 and $4 off coupon when your order value is more than $70, under the Spain Stock category. The Italy Stock section, on the other hand, features a $4 off coupon for every $70 spent and a $6 off discount coupon which will be valid for those who spend more than $90.

The Germany Stock segment is crammed with a slew of well-received TV boxes that are currently available at a considerably lowered price. On top of that, buyers who spend over $90 can use coupon code GEEKEU5 to save an extra $5 and those who spend above $50 can apply coupon code GEEKEU6 to get an extra $3 off.

It is worth noting that the above-mentioned discount on the A5X MAX TV Box will be valid for just 1 day. Only first 20 buyers daily will be able to take advantage of this discount, which you can check out by visiting the promotion page.

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Moto G6 Plus with MAX Vision display and dual rear cameras launched in India

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Jeet

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Sep 10, 2018

After launching the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play smartphones in India, the Lenovo-owned Motorola has now launched the top-end model of the Moto G6 lineup in India — Moto G6 Plus.

The Moto G6 Plus comes with a larger 5.9-inch MAX Vision Full HD+ IPS display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The glass on the back panel is also protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass, ensuring safety from the minor scratches.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 630 octa-core processor clocked at 2.2GHz along with Adreno graphics processor. It comes in two variants — 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage. In India, the company has launched only the 6GB RAM variant. There’s also a microSD card support for up to 128GB of storage expansion.

Coming to the optics, there’s a 12-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor on the back, with support for Dual Autofocus Pixel technology. There’s a 16-megapixel front-facing snapper, instead of the 8MP snapper on the global variant. It comes with an LED flash and supports group selfie mode, beautification mode, manual mode, and face filter.

There’s a fingerprint sensor on the front side, placed on the bottom chin just below the display, even though Moto G6 Plus supports the Face Unlock feature. Connectivity options include dual-SIM card slots, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer, and 3.5mm headphone jack. Thanks to the nano water-resistant coating, the device comes with protections against water splash.

The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with some value-added Moto apps. The company has also said that the phone could receive Android Pie update in a couple of months. The device is powered by a 3,200mAh battery with support for Motorola’s TurboPower that claims to deliver 7 hours of usage on a charge of 15 minutes.

Read More:Motorola Moto G7 with waterdrop notch appears in concept renders

The Moto G6 Plus is priced at Rs. 22,499 (approximately $310) and comes in Deep Indigo color. It’ll be available for purchase from today on Amazon and Moto hub offline retail stores. At this price point, it will compete against the likes of Xiaomi POCO F1, which comes with far better specifications compared to G6 Plus.

Buy OLLLY I7TWS Bluetooth Wireless Earphone For Just $10.69 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 10, 2018

Unlike most regular headphones, newfangled wireless headphones work with larger ranges as the adopt radio frequency or infrared to broadcast the sound. If you fancy running or working out to your favorite music, you might the OLLLY I7TWS wireless earphone can prove to be an ideal companion.

If you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a wireless earphone, the OLLLY I7TWS will not set you back a pretty penny either since it is now available at a lowered price on GearBest. The wireless earphone usually carries a steep price tag, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $10.69.

Compatible with popular brands such as Samsung, HTC, Nokia, BlackBerry, LG, Sony, iPod, iPad, iPhone and lots more, the stylish OLLLY I7TWS wireless earphone is the best choice for you. It delivers an unparalleled sound quality, breathing new life into your favorite music and movies.

Moreover, it features a built-in CVC6.0 noise elimination technology that delivers unhampered sound. Aside from that, it boasts true wireless stereo for a flawless left and right channel separation.
The OLLLY I7TWS wireless earphone comes with iOS system real-time power display that shows information at just a glance. The device has dual-mode Bluetooth V4.2 pairing which offers freedom of movement while working out.

The device houses a multifunction button, mic, charging port and an aluminum mesh. The multifunction button can be used to answer incoming calls, reject unwanted calls, play and pause music and switch it off.

Weighing in at just 4g, the OLLLY I7TWS wireless earphone comes with an easily visible indicator light, which is further augmented with an eye-catching streamline plastic design. Moreover, it adopts a state-of-the-art Bluetooth chip audio decoding technology.

Regrettably, the 12% reduction in the device’s original asking price will only be valid for 6 days. Although you can choose from black, white, red, gold and rose gold color options, there were only limited pieces remaining for the Flash Sale at the time of writing. In order to take advantage of the discount, just follow this link before the promotion ends.

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Huawei confirms Maimang 7 will feature Kirin 710 and GPU Turbo, Launch on Sept. 12

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 10, 2018

Last year, in the month of September, Huawei launched its first full-screen smartphone, Maimang 6. Its successor, Huawei Maimang 7 is confirmed to feature Kirin 710 with Turbo GPU. Few days ago, Huawei announced that they are bringing the successor of Huawei Maimang 6 and will launch the phone at an event in Guangzhou on September 12. A poster was included along with the announcement, below, you can have a look at it . It will carry mid-range specs with a design similar to Huawei Mate 10 series.

Huawei seems to be on the launching spree as it has launched multiple devices in the past few weeks. Recently, Huawei announced Honor 8X and Honor 8X max under its Honor brand.

Today morning, Huawei officially confirmed that they will bring the powerful Kirin 710 along with the Maimang 7. In order to boost the gaming performance, Huawei will add Turbo GPU to the device. Other details of the device are not yet confirmed, but we expect it would be similar to the specs that were leaked in numerous rumors.

Huawei Maimang 7 specs

As per the leaks, Huawei Maimang 7 will carry 6.3 inch of screen having resolution of 2340 × 1080 pixels with 12:5:9 aspect ratio. It will come in 6/64 Gb storage variant along with Kirin 710 on board.

In order to make it more gaming compatible, Huawei has added GPU Turbo for enhanced graphics performance. Interestingly, it will improve the graphics performance by 60% and will increase battery efficiency upto 30 percent. The fingerprint sensor will be available on the back of the device. You can also expect the device to carry a microSD card slot for memory expansion.

Read More: Huawei does not have plans for an independent OS for the time being – Official

The major feature that Huawei is advertising for the Maimang 7 is its dual camera setups on both the front and the back side. It will carry dual 20 megapixel + 2 megapixel camera on the back side and 24 megapixel + 2 megapixel dual camera on the front side. The phone is said to be coming with 3650 mAh battery with fast charging capabilities. Read more about the Maimang 7 aka Mate 20 Lite’s specs here.

Maimang 7 pricing and availability details are not yet available. Last year, Maimang 6 was available for 2,399 Yuan (~$350) and we hope for similar pricing for the Maimang 7.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S gets Android Pie 9 update via latest public beta developer build (MIUI 10 8.9.7)

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 10, 2018

Xiaomi is rolling new MIUI 10 8.9.7 ROM based on Android Pie 9.0 for Mi Mix 2S. As per the users on various forums, the latest public beta developer version 8.9.7 is now available for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S. This makes Mi Mix 2S one of the first Xiaomi devices to taste the stable Android Pie 9.0 update. Currently, Xiaomi is testing the beta build of the Mi Mix 2S ROM, it will take few weeks more to get the stable build out of it.

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In the month of August, Xiaomi started the beta testing of Android Pie 9.0 for Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S. The Chinese electronics giant initiated alpha testing and then after some time moved to a beta build. There were many bugs that have been rectified or fixed during the alpha and beta stages. Now, it seems the final build is few weeks ahead, as beta build are in its final stages. Those users who are not well experienced in manually updating your phone, we suggest you guys to wait for the official Mi Mix 2S update via OTA.

The new update brings the latest September Android security patches and updates the baseband version as well. Further, it improves the fluency of the device in general and removes lag from the camera menu.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Android 9 Pie beta update now rolling out; More Xiaomi phones to receive soon

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is a high-end device running with Snapdragon 845 on the board with Adreno 630 GPU and 6 GB of RAM. It carriers 64 GB UFS 2.1 storage and it is not expandable via any SD card. There’s another high end version of the device which carries 8GB of RAM with 128 GB of internal storage. There’s 5.99 inch of IPS LCD panel with resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixel having the aspect ratio of 18:9.

In the camera department, there’s a 12+12 MP camera on the rear side and 5 MP shooter on the front. Xiaomi has incorporated camera with AI technology having 2X optical zoom. In connectivity, device have a Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0 with LE, GPS with A-GPS, a Type-C USB 2.0.

Update: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is having compatibility issues between Android P and third party apps and games after the new MIUI 10 8.9.7 update. We suggest you to hold the update or get more information about the whole issue before installing it.

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HTC’s upcoming 5G-enabled flagship smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC is in works: Report

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Jeet

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Sep 10, 2018

While HTC has been going through rough times as the company recently reported a 53 percent year-on-year drop in revenues. However, that is not stopping the company and the Taiwanese manufacturer is reportedly working on its next flagship smartphone.

HTC’s Senior RF designer Kevin Duo has revealed through his LinkedIn profile that the company is still powering ahead and is working on an upcoming flagship smartphone that’s powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 855 processor.

The company is currently sampling the Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is expected to bring impressive performance and efficiency improvements over the current Snapdragon 845. While X24 LTE modem defaults on SD855 SoC, the company could opt for the X50 modem, making the smartphone 5G-compatible.

Qualcomm, which is dominating the mobile chipset market, is currently working on its next-generation flagship processor which the company has already confirmed will be manufactured using 7nm design process. According to the reports, Taiwan-based TSMC will begin the mass production of Qualcomm’s 7nm chipset in the fourth quarter of this year.

Recent reports suggest that Qualcomm could change the naming scheme of its processors with the upcoming chipset. The Snapdragon 855 (SDM855) codenamed “Hena” is now being referred to as the SM8150, which will measure 12.4 x 12.4 mm. It’ll be on par with the recently launched Kirin 980 chipset and the upcoming Apple’s A12 chipset.

Some manufacturers have received samples of the upcoming 7nm chipset, for testing and building new phones powered by the upcoming SoC. We recently reported that Xiaomi and Lenovo could be working on a 5G smartphone powered by Qualcomm chipset.

However, do keep in mind that it’s still a long time before we hear something substantial about the mystery HTC smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855. Smartphones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor are expected to make its way into the market by the middle of next year.

It seems that HTC has no plans of leaving the smartphone market anytime soon but the company could shift its focus towards flagship smartphones only for higher profit margin instead of mid-range or low-end devices. But much of the company’s future will depend on its upcoming flagship smartphone.

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Buy BlitzWolf BW-LT9 Color Night Light For Only $7.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 10, 2018

With the right lighting, you can create a comfortable ambiance that helps you feel relaxed. That’s exactly what the BW-LT9 Color Night Light Touch Lamp is designed to conceive without emptying your pocket.

BlitzWolf has a reputation for producing a wide selection of inspiring products that surpasses cultures, customs, and geography. Staying true to its notoriety, the company is now offering a noteworthy discount on its feature-laden BW-LT9 touch switch color night light on Banggood.

While the BlitzWolf BW-LT9 would normally set you back $11.99 on online as well as offline stores, you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $7.99 on Banggood. This is a significant 33% reduction in the device’s original asking price.

An absolute bargain at this price, the BlitzWolf BW-LT9 is packed with an impressive array of features. It adopts a 4000K color temperature to create non-dazzling, cozy light while protecting your eyes and reducing eye fatigue.

Moreover, it can easily switch between a white and colored mode that allows the BW-LT9 to create standard lighting and engaging colored ambiance. Aside from that, it features a smart light mode that reduces brightness as battery level drops.

In order to switch the light from white light mode to the color cycle mode all you need to do is to long touch the top of the night light. You can select your favorite light color by tapping the top and return to the color cycle mode by tapping again. To go back to white light mode, you can long touch the top again.

If you’re interested in checking out more details about the BW-LT9 and avail the discount, click here to visit the promotion page. It is worth noting that the promotion sale is slated to end on September 15th.

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