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Get 55% Off On H96 Max TV Box On LightInTheBox Check More Deals and Promotions From Other Shops

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Apr 28, 2018

The H96 Max TV box is now up for grabs for only $66.99 on LightInTheBox. The Beijing-based international online retail company is offering a generous 55% off on the device’s retail price.

It normally sells for $148.48 on LightInTheBox. The promotion will be valid for a limited period of time as part of its Lightning Sale promotion. The H96 Max boasts an array of awe-inspiring features that make it an irresistible TV box.

The H96 Max TV box is powered by an RK3328 Quad-Core 64bit Cortex-A53 processor and it packs a Penta-Core Mali-450 (up to 750Mhz+) graphics processing unit, under the hood. On top of that, it offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

It runs Android 7.1 Nougat operating system and supports a broad range of audio format including ACC, Midi, M4A, APE, ALAC, OGA, WAV, WMA, MP3, ACC / ACC+, CD, and AC3. On top of that, the H96 Max also supports MOV, ISO, AVI, MPE, M4A, MPEG, and a slew of other video formats.

If you’re interested in checking out the full specification and taking advantage of the Lightning Sale which is slated to end soon, just head straight to this link. There were 98 pieces remaining for Lightning Sale at the time of writing.

Buy Top Xiaomi-Branded Gadgets Under $20 On DD4; Get Discount Coupons, Free Shipping And Lots More

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Get 13% Off On Original Xiaomi Portable Mouse On DD4 Get 37.40% Off On Original Xiaomi Mi Speaker 2 On DD4 Get 20% Off On Original Xiaomi Mi Smart WiFi Socket On DD4 Get 22% Off On Original Xiaomi Pro Amplifier On DD4 Get 5% Off On Xiaomi MiJIA Temperature And Humidity Sensor On DD4 Get 35% Off On Xiaomi Car Charger – Fast Charge Versio On DD4 Get 35% Off On Xiaomi Mi IV Hybrid Earphones On DD4 Check More Deals and Promotions From Other Shops

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Apr 28, 2018

If you’re looking to buy electronics items without emptying your pocket, look no further. DD4 is handing out massive discounts on a broad range of products that come in handy in day to day life. Here’s a brief glimpse of what the Shenzhen-based cross-border e-commerce platform has to offer.

Original Xiaomi Portable Mouse

This compact Xiaomi-branded mouse is ideal for office, home and fit for people who travel a lot. In terms of connectivity, it features Bluetooth 4.0 / 2.4G dual modes and is backed by 2 AAA batteries (not included).
DD4 is currently offering 13% off on the original Xiaomi portable mouse bringing its retail price of $21.99 down to just $19.13. This Carnival Price is valid for the remaining 289 silver-tinted pieces of the portable mouse for 10 days. On top of that, DD4 is even offering free shipping.

You can visit this link to grab the discount before it ends.

Original Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth 4.1 Speaker 2

The highly portable Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth speaker is compatible with a slew of mobile devices such as iPhone, iPod, MP3, MP4, MP5, tablet PC, and other mobile phones. Furthermore, it supports hands-free calls and can wirelessly connect via Bluetooth.

Built with ABS, PC material, the Mi Speaker 2 boasts a transmission distance of 10 meters without any sort of obstacles. Aside from that, it features 2 speakers and a loudspeaker.
If you’re looking to get your hands on this Xiaomi Mi-branded speaker without shelling out a fortune, we have good news for you. DD4 is giving 37.40% off on the remaining 64 and 73 pieces of both black and white color versions of the device, respectively.

As a result, the Original Xiaomi Mi Speaker 2 can be yours if you’re willing to spend just $20.65. It’s worth noting that the device normally sells for $32.99 on DD4.

This Carnival Price will be valid for 11 days and buyers can also get free shipping. Simply follow this link to grab the deal before it ends.

Original Xiaomi Mi Smart WiFi Socket

Ideal for daily use, the Original Xiaomi Mi Smart WiFi Socket comes with mobile phone remote control. In other words, you can switch power supply off even when you’re not at home using a mobile phone that is connected via a network.

The Mi Smart WiFi Socket would normally set you back $9.99 on DD4. But if you’re on a tight budget we’ll tell you exactly how you can get a 20% discount on the device’s retail price.
All you need to do is apply coupon code ‘MiSmart’ at the time of checking out to bring your grand total down to only $7.99. As if that weren’t enough, you even get free shipping. You can head straight to this link in order to avail the deal before it comes to an end.

Original Xiaomi Pro 300M WiFi Amplifier for Mi Router

You can now buy the original Xiaomi 300M WiFi amplifier for a discounted price of just $15.59 on DD4. The device is compatible with numerous routers and it comes with 3 stages that extend your wireless coverage area.

DD4 is giving 22% off on the Xiaomi Pro amplifier for 10 days. This Carnival Price will be valid for 10 days and as soon as the promotion ends, the device will retain its original selling price of $19.99.
If you’re interested in getting your hands on the Original Xiaomi 300M Amplifier at a lowered price and get free shipping, simply visit this link. It’s also worth noting that there were only 51 pieces left at the time of writing.

Xiaomi MiJIA Temperature And Humidity Sensor

You can now buy the Xiaomi MiJIA temperature and humidity sensor for a lowered price of just $15.57 on DD4. While the device normally bears a price tag of $16.39, the site is giving a 5% discount on its retail price.

This Carnival Price is slated to expire after 17 days. Moreover, there were only 59 pieces left. DD4 is giving its buyers an opportunity to avail free shipping as well. If interested, head out to this link and grab the deal before it ends.

Original Xiaomi Car Charger

The fast charge version of the Original Xiaomi car charger is available for a reduced price of just $11.04 on DD4. The full metal car charger features dual USB charging port that can charge 2 devices simultaneously.

This Xiaomi-branded car charger works with a myriad of mobile devices, phones, and tablet PCs by aptly adjusting output current. It is also compatible with phones and tablets manufactured by popular brands including Xiaomi, Apple, Samsung, HTC, Google, and Blackberry.

You can visit this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of the 35% discount offered by DD4. Although the Carnival Price will be valid for 22 days, there were only 97 pieces left.

Xiaomi Mi IV Hybrid Earphones Wired Control Headphone with MIC for Android iOS

Music lovers, rejoice. You can buy the black and rose gold color versions of the Xiaomi Mi IV hybrid earphones for just $16.49 on DD4. The site is offering a noteworthy 25% off on the device’s original asking price of $21.99.

At $16.49, the Xiaomi Mi IV hybrid is quite a bargain, given that it delivers an exquisite sound quality by exceptionally combining moving coil and iron coil. Moreover, it adopts 20 processes to create a metal sound cavity.

Regrettably, there were only 20 pieces of the Xiaomi Mi IV hybrid earphones left. You can follow this link to take advantage of the discount which is scheduled to end in 22 days.

Buy Xiaomi MiJIA Night Light At A Slashed Price Of $9.99 On DD4; Only A Few Pieces Left!

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Get 16.70% Off On Xiaomi MiJIA Night Light On DD4 Check More Deals and Promotions From Other Shops

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Apr 28, 2018

DD4 is offering the Xiaomi MiJIA night light at a slashed price of just $9.99 for a limited period of time. The light boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring features including an impressive 120-degree sensing angle, along with a sensing distance of up to 5-7 meters.

Equipped with the human infrared sensor and photosensitive sensor technology, the Xiaomi night light comes with anti-infrared interference function. In the dark surrounding, the light automatically turns on and light for 15 seconds.

Moreover, the light draws its juices from 3 x AA battery (not included) and consumes relatively low power. In other words, you do not need a socket to switch it on.

The MiJIA IR sensor and photosensitive night light is built using environmental-friendly ABS material. Its dimensions are 8.40 x 8.40 x 3.60 cm / 3.31 x 3.31 x 1.42 inches (L x W x H) and it weighs in at just 0.1410 kg, which makes it easily portable.
DD4 is giving a considerable 16.70% discount on the Xiaomi night light, which normally bears a price tag of $11.99 on the site. The discount is valid for the remaining 116 pieces of the light’s warm white color version.

But if that doesn’t impress you much, DD4 is even offering free shipping. However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the aforesaid Carnival Price will be valid only for 12 days.

You can follow this link in order to grab the discount before it comes to an end or the remaining pieces get sold out. The Xiaomi night light will retain its retail price as soon as the promotion wraps up.

Xiaomi Rekindles Its U.S Market With The Mi Electric Scooter & Mi Powerbank Pro

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Apr 28, 2018

Xiaomi, and indeed almost all Chinese manufacturers, eye the U.S market due to its lucrative outlook. Xiaomi had announced and even rolled out some of its products in the U.S market via Amazon. While that partnership is still on, Xiaomi may have come up with a new strategy that would likely increase the level of awareness regarding its products and thus save the company the huge bill that would have been incurred on running series of advertisement.

Xiaomi calls the program its key opinion leader program and it revolves around two products- the Mi Electric Scooter and Mi Power Bank Pro. The tech giant makes the products available to selected YouTubers who then create a video showcasing the features and real-life performance of the products. The gamble was said to have paid off as the campaign resulted in 15 million social media impressions generated by DJ Paris Hilton, Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, and fashion blogger Bryan Boy. Now, the Chinese company has taken it a notch higher, partnering with prominent YouTubers such as Wolfie, Wongfu Productions and Austin Evans to lead a new charge. Both products are included in the video created.

The Mi Electric Scooter was released sometime in 2016 with a portable design which allows it to be folded when transporting it. The Scooter is presently on offer at Amazon for $499 which curiously, is cheaper than what you would find on online retailer GearBest presently. On the other hand, the Mi Powerbank pro is on sale on Amazon for $26.26. This model comes with a USB cable having a Type A connector which can be interchanged with a USB 2.0 connector. We are pretty certain this strategy will rake up more sales for Xiaomi and indeed, create some much-needed awareness about Xiaomi ecosystem products. Check out the videos below.

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Buy Original Xiaomi Power Strip For Only $11.28 On DD4; Get Free Shipping Before The Promotion Ends!

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Get 52% Off On Original Xiaomi Power Strip On DD4 Check More Deals and Promotions From Other Shops

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Apr 28, 2018

The Original Xiaomi Power Strip boasts an array of awe-inspiring features that make it a bargain under $24. The device comes with 3 USB charging ports that let you charge a slew of electronics items including phones, tablets, digital cameras, and even e-books.

But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a power strip, we have good news for you. DD4 is giving a noteworthy 52% off on the Xiaomi Power Strip, which normally sells for $23.50 on the website.

In other words, the Original Xiaomi Power Strip can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $11.28. It’s worth noting that the discount is valid or both black and white color versions of the device for a limited period of time.

The Xiaomi-branded power strip supports 2A quick charging. Moreover, it is equipped with an intelligent charging chip that can automatically regulate current for different devices. It also offers electric leakage protection up to 20uA threshold.

The highly efficient Xiaomi power strip allows users to save more power than the original charger with a power conversion rate of 82%. The internal structure is made using high-quality tin phosphor bronze and along with good elasticity, it offers high-wear resistance, and robust electrical conductivity in a bid to keep security risks at bay.

On the downside, there were only 87 pieces of the black and 89 pieces of the white color versions of the Xiaomi Power Strip left at the time of writing. You can visit this link to avail the Carnival Price before the Xiaomi power strip goes back to its retail price.

In addition to getting the aforesaid discount, you also get free shipping. The Carnival Price will be valid for the remaining black and white-tinted pieces of Xiaomi Power Strip for 12 more days.

ZTE’s Recent Patent Filling is For Yet Another Smartphone With Two Display Notches

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Apr 28, 2018

Chinese smartphone maker ZTE may be battling for survival presently as a result of the ban imposed by the U.S authorities but that won’t make us forget that the company is innovative. Here’s one of its innovations even though some will smirk at it. A recent patent application filed by ZTE for a smartphone having dual display notches have just been uncovered. The patent was actually filed on September 13, 2017, with China’s State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO), which is an indication that the Chinese OEM was actually tinkering with the idea of implementing a design with a cut out on the display.

The notch display design is turning out to be a fan favourite as more and more phone makers are in the process of adopting the design style. Samsung recently filed two patents before China’s SIPO and one of them is of a device with a notch design. In this case, the ZTE model design has two notches, one at the top of the display and another at the bottom. The cut-out at the bottom features a home button and is far wider than the one at the top. The notch at the top is just like that of the Essential Phone, only wide enough to accommodate the front camera. This differentiates this new patent from the dual notches-packing ZTE Iceberg patent which had wider notches both at the top and bottom edges of the display.

No back to reality, ZTE may not release the smartphone anytime soon, considering the sanctions imposed on the company by the United States government. If at all ZTE plans to launch this model, it isn’t expected to release it until mid-2019 at the earliest. For now, it is just a patent that might not see the light of day.

Coolpad Cool 2 Launched with Splash-Resistant Body, 18:9 Display, Dual Cameras

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Apr 27, 2018

Coolpad and LeEco had teamed up to give birth to “Cool” brand by launching the Cool 1 smartphone in August 2016. Today, Coolpad has launched the Cool 2 as its successor phone. After launching the Le Pro 3 AI Edition, LeEco has not launched a single smartphone since it has encountered serious financial problems. There is no confirmation on whether LeEco could be involved in the launch of the Cool 2.

Coolpad Cool 2 Specifications and Features

The Coolpad Cool 2 has a sleek appeal since it features a metal unibody chassis that measures 154.7 x 73.3 x 9.0 and weighs around 160 grams. The IPX4 rating makes the phone resistant to water splashes. The rear side of the phone has u-shaped antenna bands running along the top and bottom edges. The fingerprint scanner also resides on the rear shell of the Cool 2. It can unlock the phone in 0.2 seconds.

The Cool 2 is yet another phone to arrive with the new full screen design as it features an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is fitted with a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display that produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The screen is tucked under a layer of 2.5D curved glass.

The mid-range Cool 2 is driven by MediaTek MT6750 chipset that includes an octa-core processor that clocks at 1.5 GHz and Mali-T860 graphics. The SoC is supported by 4 GB of RAM. The device offers an inbuilt storage of 64 GB and it also features a microSD card slot for additional storage. It comes preinstalled with Android 7.0 Nougat OS. The Cool 2 receives power from 3,200mAh battery.

The Cool 2 has a vertical dual camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel main sensor that is assisted by 0.3-megapixel secondary sensor. The dual rear cameras can be used to shoot images with bokeh effect. The 8-megapixel front-facing camera can capture beautified selfies through AI. The front camera can be also used for facial recognition. The other features available on the phone include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. The images of the phone suggest that it will be available in at least two color options of black with white front and blue with black front.

Coolpad did not announce any information on the pricing and availability of the Cool 2 smartphone. As of this writing, the handset is only available in China and there are no details on the other markets that will be receiving it.

What do you think about the specifications and features of the Cool 2? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Huawei Reportedly Developing Its Own OS In Case Its Gets U.S Ban

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Apr 27, 2018

The recent ban imposed by the U.S authorities on ZTE from using American products and services seems to have opened the eyes of Chinese OEMs to the grave dangers inherent in relying on U.S technology. The ban would not only see ZTE not using Qualcomm chips but may lose its license to use Google’s Android operating system for smartphones.

It was reported recently that Huawei is facing a similar probe relating to possible violation of Iran sanctions. The Chinese smartphone and telecommunications equipment manufacturer has denied any wrongdoing. However, according to several sources, Huawei has commenced developing and perfecting its own mobile OS should the U.S government eventually find the company culpable and wield the sledgehammer. One of the sources disclosed that the Chinese giant started to build its own operating system after the US government commenced an investigation against it and ZTE in 2012.

The mobile phone operating system is dominated by Android OS and Apple’s iOS, with both accounting for 99.9% of the global market, according to an estimate by research firm, Gartner. There have been several attempts to break this duopoly by various tech companies. Microsoft attempted to do this with the Windows Mobile OS but that didn’t fly. Samsung has the Tizen OS which it backs heavily but is actually owned by a consortium of tech companies apart from the Korean giant. In the days of yore, Nokia had the Symbian OS and later MeeGo but all those were later jettisoned.

The Android ecosystem and iOS have to their advantage, a large number of supported apps, without support for cross-platform applications. In other words, Android apps can’t run on Tizen OS unless the user installs an emulator. This is something that has hindered the growth of Samsung-backed Tizen OS. With the millions of apps available to iOS and Android users, it will likely take years before a new OS would fly because Huawei would need to get developers to develop apps that would be compatible with its OS. Moreso, this would affect the patronage of Huawei’s products in the global market. Who wants a smartphone not running on Android OS except Apple fanboys? However, it is always good to break a monopoly. Who knows, we might just be staring at a revolution in the mobile OS market.

Chinese Phone Shipment Slumps To Its Lowest Level Since 2013

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Apr 27, 2018

China is the biggest smartphone market globally and it is no coincidence that majority of the top OEMs globally are Chinese companies. The Chinese smartphone market holds lots of potentials but that doesn’t mean it won’t get saturated. In fact, analysts had long warned that the Chinese market would reach its saturation point soon, considering the rate new models are being introduced into the market by OEMs. That long-anticipated growth crunch may have arrived. A research report by Canalys has shown that shipments by Chinese phone makers dropped by 21 across the industry fell by 21 percent year-on-year in Q1 2018.

The report hints that the total number of phones shipped in China fell short of the 100 million mark in a quarter and this is the first time the market was witnessing such slump since 2013. Out of the top 10 phone vendors in China, eight were hit by annual declines in shipments with Gionee, Meizu and Samsung shrinking to less than half of their respective Q1 2017 numbers. Only two, Xiaomi and Vivo recorded a Year on Year increase in their shipment volumes.

If you are a fan of Xiaomi, it may interest you to note that the company was able to post a positive momentum despite the slump. Xiaomi’s shipments grew by 37% YoY to reach 12 million. The growth was enough for the brand to climb up to the fourth positive, beating Apple to it. However, the revenue doesn’t reflect that as the sales relied heavily on the Redmi models which are not so profitable. Huawei maintains its lead on the market, according to Canalys and is closely followed by BBK-pair OPPO and Vivo.

Interestingly, the top four Chinese smartphone vendors account for a huge 73% of all shipments, which Canalys believes is bad for consumers and smartphone enthusiasts in China. This sort of situation could stifle innovative brands like Meizu, Smartisan, 360 Mobiles, Red Pepper and others out of the market. As for the slump in gross shipment, we don’t believe doomsday is here already but it could be as a result of the low number of phones that were launched by the brands in the first quarter. We expect a rise in shipment in Q2 when a number of models, including flagship models, would be launched.

Meizu 15 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 27, 2018

If we exclude some Huawei devices, Chinese flagship smartphones are always way cheaper than the other handsets from mainstream brands like Samsung and Apple. Meizu 15 Plus and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S are the emblems of this category of mobile devices and they can offer impressive specs without making your wallets empty. If you are looking for a refined high-end device these two models are surely among the best choices, but which is the very best one for your particular need? Let’s find it out with a Meizu 15 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S specs comparison highlighting strong and weak points of each handset.

Meizu 15 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

	Meizu 15 Plus	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	153.8 x 78.3 x 7.3 mm, 177 g	150.9 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm, 191 g
DISPLAY	5.95 inches, 1440 x 2560p (Quad HD), 16:9 ratio, Super AMOLED	5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Samsung Exynos 8895, octa-core 2.5 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 7.1.2 Nougat, Flyme UI 7.0	Android 8.0 Oreo, MIUI 9.5
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 20 MP, f/1.8, OIS 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2,4, OIS 5 MP, f/2.0
BATTERY	3500 mAh, fast charging (mCharge 4.0)	3400 mAh, fast charging (Quick Charge 3.0) 9V / 2A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, pressure-sensitive Home key	Dual SIM slot

While both Meizu 15 Plus and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S offer original and premium aesthetics (and it is not easy to find such beautiful Chinese devices), the first important gap between these handsets can be found in the displays. Meizu 15 Plus has a definitely better panel with a Quad HD resolution providing a higher level of detail and the Super AMOLED technology which has more brilliant colors and deeper blacks.

When it comes to hardware, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is the winner. With its Snapdragon 845 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage in the most expensive version, the latest Xiaomi flagship has the best hardware profile you can expect from a mobile device in 2018. This obviously results in outstanding performance in every kind of use. Cameras should be pretty much comparable: both the handsets feature a great dual cam setup. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is able to capture incredibly detailed photos in every environment and it is currently in the top 10 best camera phones ranking by DxOMark (Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S review here!).

We will be able to tell you more about the Meizu 15 Plus when we will test its camera thoroughly but that’ll take some time as it has just been announced. Considering that it includes the Sony IMX380 sensor from Huawei P20 (the best camera phone alongside P20 Pro) and an amazing 20 MP selfie camera, it should deliver good performance. There is just 100 mAh of difference between the battery, but Xiaomi Mi Max 2S may last more (it reaches the end of a working day with 20-25% of remaining charge) due to its efficient components.

Some special features: Mi Mix 2S features wireless charging, while Meizu 15 Plus has stereo speakers and a pressure-sensitive Home button which can be programmed with gestures. Meizu 15 Plus’ launch price in China is about €323/$395, while Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S starts from about €430/$527.

Go for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S if you are looking for the best design (metal frame + ceramic back) and performance, while if you want a device which is more comfortable to use and provides an outstanding multimedia experience (and you also want to save some money), choose Meizu 15 Plus.

Meizu 15 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S: PROS and CONS

Meizu 15 Plus

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Stunning display
Refined design
Great cameras
Stereo speakers

CONS

Still running Nougat

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

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Flagship-killer performance
Awesome photo quality
Qi wireless charging
Great design

CONS

No micro SD

Oppo A3 Is Official: A Cheaper R15 With Helio P60 and Ultra-Narrow Bezels

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 27, 2018

If you thought Oppo R15 and R15 Plus would be the only upper-midrange smartphones from the company in 1H 2018, then you have been proved wrong. Oppo A3 has just been made official and you can consider it a sort of affordable version of the R15. Indeed, its specs sheet is not so different from the latest Oppo release, and neither is its design. The handset comes with an incredibly high screen-to-body ratio and ultra-narrow bezels on each side.

There is a chin, but it is very thin, and there is also a small notch on the upper part of the front panel which contains the earpiece and the front camera. Oppo A3 measures 156 x 75.3 x 7.8 mm and weighs 159 grams. It has a back with a diamond-like texture. The back cover seems to be made of glass, while the frame is made of aluminum. The display has a size of 6.2 inches with 19:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. On the hardware side, the mid-ranger has an octa-core Helio P60 chipset, which is the most powerful SoC unleashed by MediaTek in 2018.

The device also comes with a satisfying amount of RAM (4 GB) and a massive internal storage of 128 GB. With Oppo A3, you won’t get a dual camera setup, but there is still a decent 16 MP main camera with a bright f/1.8 aperture. The front snapper has a resolution of 8 MP and a f/2.2 aperture. The camera department is surely the biggest disadvantage of the A3 over its older sibling, the R15. The operating system installed is Android 8.1 Oreo customized with Color OS in the 5.0 version. Oppo A3 has been launched in the Chinese market in four hues: Black, Silver, Pink and Red, with a price tag of CNY 2,099 which roughly translates into $332/€374.

Alibaba’s Jack Ma Urges China, Japan & Others to Develop Local Chip Industry to Stop Reliance on U.S Companies

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Apr 27, 2018

Alibaba’s co-founder Jack Ma has made a case for nations around the world including China, Japan and others to develop their own semiconductor technology in order to whittle down the U.S’ stronghold on the global chip market. The Chinese billionaire and entrepreneur made this call while speaking to students at the Waseda University in Tokyo, Bloomberg reports.

According to Jack Ma, 100 percent of the market for chips is controlled by Americans and this was as a result of the fact that they were the early movers. He also raised a fear that only brings to mind ZTE‘s recent ban by the U.S government. The Alibaba co-found wondered what would happen if the U.S chipmakers decided to stop selling. Jack Ma also elaborated on his company’s growing interest in chips which saw the e-commerce giant acquire local design-house Hangzhou C-Sky Microsystems Co. The Alibaba CEO said he’s motivated in part by a desire to make chips that would be cheap, efficient and available to all. He said his company has invested in five semiconductor firms in the past four years.

The view expressed by Ma is similar to those expressed in the recent past by Chinese business chieftains and politicians alike. Fellow Chinese internet company Tencent Holdings’ founder Pony Ma is also envisaging a world-class domestic chip industry as tensions rise with the U.S., the global leader in cutting-edge semiconductor technology.

The action taken against ZTE may have kickstarted a revolution which could see the Chinese semiconductor industry becoming independent and viable. The feud is at the heart of Beijing’s existing plan to shell out some $150 billion over 10 years to achieve a leading position in chip design and manufacturing. In the long run, U.S companies such as Qualcomm, Broadcom, Intel and others will be the biggest losers, considering the important place Chinese companies sit in their supply chain.

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Launch Could be Nearing as Mi Max 2 Gets Discounted by 400 Yuan

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Apr 27, 2018

On May 25, Xiaomi had launched the Mi Max 2 smartphone in China. The base model featuring 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM and the higher variant with 128 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM were introduced with respective pricing of 1,699 Yuan (~$268) and 1,999 Yuan (~$315) in the home market. Later, the company had also launched a cheaper model featuring 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM.

Xiaomi has now slashed the price of all the variants of the Mi Max 2 in China. The 128 GB, 64 GB and 32 GB Mi Max 2 that are all packed with 4 GB of RAM are now respectively priced 1,599 Yuan (~$252), 1,499 Yuan (~$236) and 1,399 Yuan (~$220) on the official website of Xiaomi. On Jingdong too, the Mi Max 2 variants are available with updated pricing.

Since Xiaomi had launched the Mi Max 2 in May last year, it is speculated that the Mi Max 3 may arrive as a successor phone in the next month. Xiaomi may have slashed the price of the Mi Max 2 now in order to clear its stocks and make way for the rumored Mi Max 3.

Leaked firmware files that belong to the Mi Max 3 that had surfaced around two months ago had revealed plenty of information on it. The Mi Max 3 is expected to arrive with a full screen design that will feature an elongated FHD+ display of 6.99 inches. It may feature a huge battery of 5,500mAh capacity that may be enabled with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging. Also, it is likely to support Qi wireless charging. The handset is also speculated to feature iris scanner.

Rumors surrounding the phone suggest that it will be equipped with dual rear cameras and it may not feature a 3.5mm audio jack. The Mi Max 3 may arrive in two models. The base model may include Snapdragon 636, 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage and the higher may come with specs like Snapdragon 660, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. As of this writing, there is no information available on the rumored pricing of the Mi Max 3 variants.

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Honor 10 Releasing Soon in India as OnePlus 6 Killer; Will be Flipkart Exclusive

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Apr 27, 2018

OnePlus has recently confirmed that it will be debuting the OnePlus 6 flagship phone on May 17 in India and China. It will be exclusively available on Amazon India. A Twitter user has notified 91Mobiles about a new teaser that has appeared on Flipkart. It reveals that Huawei’s sub-brand Honor will be debuting the Honor 10 smartphone soon in India. Dubbed as the “The OnePlus Killer,” the Honor 10 will be exclusively available on Flipkart.

As it can be seen in the teaser below, Honor claims that Honor 10 is the most stunning smartphone ever that deliver best flagship performance. The Honor 10 will redefine the camera experience through AI (Artificial Intelligence).

The Honor 10 featuring a notched display design was recently launched in China. The company had confirmed earlier that it would be globally launching the phone in London on May 15. Since the Honor 10 is arriving as OnePlus killer, it is likely to around mid-May as the OnePlus 6 is going to debut on May 17 in India.

The Honor 10 that borrows specs from the Huawei P20 flagship is expected to hit India as a budget-friendly flagship phone. Both Honor 10 and OnePlus 6 are expected to be available in India with similar pricing.

The Honor 10 design includes an aluminum frame that is flanked between glass panels on both sides. It has a 5.84-inch IPS LCD display that supports 19:9 aspect ratio and Full HD resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The Kirin 970 chipset powers the smartphone. The handset receives power from 3,400mAh battery that is equipped with support for SuperCharge 5V/4.5A fast charging.

The AI dual camera available on the rear side of the Honor 10 includes f/1.8 aperture 16-megapixel RGB sensor and 24-megapixel monochrome sensor. For shooting selfies, it has a 24-megapixel front-facing. The Honor 10 is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo that is skinned with the latest EMUI 8.1 skin.

The Honor 10 featuring 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM is available in China for 2,599 Yuan (`$410, ~Rs. 27,372). The 128 GB Honor 10 with 6 GB of RAM is priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$473, Rs. 31,580) in the home market.

The 64 GB and 128 GB OnePlus 5T were respectively made available for Rs. 32,999 and Rs. 37,999 in India. Features like notched display, waterproof glass body, 256 GB of internal storage, 8 GB of RAM and Snapdragon 845 that the OnePlus 6 will be arriving with a costlier price tag compared to the predecessor model. Rumors have claimed that the base model of the OnePlus 6 may cost Rs. 33,999.

It seems that the Honor 10 could be available in India with a cheaper pricing than OnePlus 6. Before drawing any conclusion, it is advisable to wait for the official unveiling of these phones.

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Xiaomi Temporarily Halts MIUI 9 Updates, MIUI 10 Expected Soon?

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Apr 27, 2018

Xiaomi has announced that it is suspending MIUI 9 Beta ROM updates after April 27 and would instead focus on optimisation from then on until June. The company first unveiled MIUI 9 custom ROM in July last year and since then there have been regular updates which include closed beta (releases every Tuesday) and public beta (releases every Friday). But now, an admin on the MIUI forum has informed fans that the MIUI team will release the last Development/Alpha ROM 8.4.26 and then there will be no update for a couple of weeks in order to achieve better system stability and optimisation.

This also affects the MIUI Global Beta ROMs as well but just for a week. From the look of things, it has more to do with allowing more time for optimisation than because of the upcoming MIUI 10. In another light, it could be that the company is planning to commence the Closed Beta programme for the MIUI 10, hence the suspension of MIUI 9 update. Xiaomi announced it had started working on MIUI 10 custom ROM in January this year. Since then, no official announcement has been made regarding its rollout itinerary. But we believe the tech giant has something in the works and it is believed to be based on Android Oreo. So, it has got to be fast about it since Android Oreo will soon get a successor.

We expect the new MIUI to consolidate on such MIUI 9 features such as split screen, faster app launch times, a more dynamic resource allocation for a fluid experience, new design elements, lock screen shortcuts, and other smart features and improvements. According to Xiaomi, the main focus for MIUI 10 developers will be artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13.3 Now Available in Silver Variant with Enhanced Specifications

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Apr 27, 2018

Yesterday, Xiaomi has introduced a new Silver color variant for the Mi Notebook Air 13.3. The Chinese manufacturer had launched the notebook in a single color option of Deep Space Gray around 11 months ago. The newly introduced Silver variant is packed with enhanced specs.

The enhanced edition sports a thin metallic body that measures only 14.8mm and it weighs 1.3 kg. It supports 135-degree opening and closing and it is equipped with full-sized backlight enabled keyboard.

The Silver Mi Notebook Air has a 13.3-inch display that supports Full HD resolution of 1080p. It is powered by Core i7-8550U / Core i5-8250U quad-core processor and 8 GB of DRR4-2400 RAM.

For storage, it offers 256 GB PCI-E SSD. Other features of the laptop include NVIDIA MX150 2G GDDR5 discrete graphics, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac and 40W battery. The connectivity ports available on the device include USB-C, USB 3.0 and HDMI.

The Silver Mi Notebook Air 13.3 with Core i7 is available for 5,699 Yuan (~$898) for a limited period. Its usual pricing is 5,999 Yuan (~$946). The Core i5 edition that comes with a dedicated graphics card is priced at 5,399 Yuan (~$851) and the Core i5 model that ships without a graphics card is priced at 4,999 Yuan (~$788).

The Core i7 and i5 Deep Space Gray color editions are respectively priced at 5,999 Yuan (~$946) and 5,399 Yuan (~$851).

The Silver version of the Mi Notebook Air 13.3 will be available for buying starting from 10 AM on April 27. It will be available through multiple channels such as Xiaomi’s official website, official store at Jingdong, and Mi Home

2nd-Gen Snapchat Spectacles Adds Waterproofing, Still Photos, & More For $150

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Apr 27, 2018

Snapchat has announced a newer version of its Spectacles. The sunglasses with the built-in camera now has a ton of cool new features which should come in handy for your summer holidays.

The biggest upgrade added to the Spectacles V2 is waterproofing. This makes sense since quite a number of folks will be spending their summer days at the beach or at pools.

Design wise, the glasses are smaller now and should be more comfortable to wear for long periods and easier to carry. It also has lighter lenses and options for those with prescriptions.

Snapchat has also added the ability to take still photos. An update will bring the feature to the first-gen Spectacles. The camera can now record in HD too in 10, 20, or 30-second clips.

Snapchat has also added a second microphone for improved audio and has increased the speed of file transfer from the glasses to your device. It is said to be about 3 to 4 times faster now.

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Snapchat has removed the yellow ring on the first-gen model but a white ring of light comes up when you start recording. The Spectacles V2 comes in new colors too – Onyx Black, Ruby Red, and Sapphire Blue. The battery life has not been changed and the case offers four extra charges.

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Nokia X/X6 Hands-on Photos Reveal Appear; Release Date Could be May 16

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