Xiaomi to finish Indian user data migration on local cloud servers by 2018 end

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Aug 31, 2018

In 2016, Microsoft and Qualcomm announced that there’ll be Windows 10 PCs powered by Qualcomm’s ARM processors. Later, we saw the first wave of such devices, powered by Snapdragon 835 SoC. In June this year, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 850 Mobile Compute Platform, which is based on the Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform.

Now, Lenovo has launched the Lenovo Yoga C630, which is the first laptop powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 mobile computing platform. With the new chipset, the company claims up to 30 percent better performance compared to the first generation of Snapdragon-powered Windows laptops.

The new chipset has also come with an upgraded CPU cores and a more capable GPU compared to the older Snapdragon 835. It also has a SIM card slot and packs Qualcomm’s X20 cellular modem for speeds of up to 1.2Gbps, compared to 1Gbps on previous Snapdragon laptops.

The Lenovo Yoga C630 is a convertible 13.3-inch laptop with Full HD display, full-sized keyboard, and roomy & responsive trackpad. It comes with 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB or 256GB UFS 2.1 storage. It device comes with two USB 3.0 Type-C ports, a headphone jack, and a fingerprint scanner.

Another feature of the Lenovo Yoga C630 that catches the attention is the battery life. The company is promising over 25 hours of battery life that no one else is offering. The laptop comes in a chassis that’s about 12.5mm thin and weighs 1.2kg.

The Lenovo Yoga C630 will be available for purchase in November, with a starting price of $849.99. While Lenovo has already announced its device powered by Snapdragon 850, the South Korean manufacturer Samsung is also currently working on a laptop powered by the Snapdragon 850.

Nubia α is a Concept Smartphone that comes with a Flexible screen in a Smartband like design

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Aug 31, 2018

Nubia has always been great at designing products and their smartphones have always featured an elegant and beautiful design. But at IFA 2018 this year, Nubia is looking to take things to the next level. The Chinese company has just revealed a teaser of its new concept product called as the Nubia α.

On first glance, you could mistake the Nubia α as a smart band. I did it too, but taking a closer look at the product as well as the teaser video, you’d start to realise that it’s much more than that. The α is essentially a smartphone! Yes, despite its wearable like appearance, the Nubia α is equipped with all the key features of a smartphone and most of them were revealed in the teaser video itself.

The basic design of the device is like a smart band, featuring a metal strap that holds its flexible display in place. The Nubia α is meant to be worn on your wrist, bringing all the important features of a smartphone inside a super compact body. In appearance, the body is a bit bulkier than your regular smart bands, and that’s acceptable given that it likely houses many of the components of your everyday smartphone. There are two buttons on board, one on the right and another one on the left side, placed symmetrically. You’ll find a camera on top, which looks large when compared to its compact body. We can see a microphone opening as well, just besides the camera, which means it should support calls right from the device itself, without the need for any supporting accessories.

The main highlight of the α is going to be its touchscreen flexible display. We don’t have any specs yet, but the overall design looks quite pleasing in the video.

The teaser video reveals quite a lot of important features too, like music playback, pedometer, sleep tracking, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, find my phone app, some kind of payments platform and even heart rate sensing. We can also see contacts and call menu which confirms that the Nubia α can make and receive calls.

The UI is English and even the teaser video has English subtitles. This should be a good hint that the Nubia α could get a global release. Right now, all the company has revealed is that it will showcase this concept smartphone at IFA. Hopefully, we’ll get more details very soon. Stay tuned!

You can check out the teaser video from here (Miaopai).

motorola one and motorola one power get a silent launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 31, 2018

Motorola has unveiled two new smartphones today. They are the motorola one and motorola one power and both are Android One phones. Surprisingly, Motorola has decided to give them a silent launch via an official blog post. We want to believe this is because of the flak they got with the Motorola P30.

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The motorola one isn’t the international equivalent of the Motorola P30. It is actually the Motorola XT1941-2 that showed up on TENAA two weeks ago (with the exception of the processor).

The phone has a 5.99-inch HD+ Max Vision display with a notch at the top. It also has glass on the back. The motorola one is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor. Moto fails to mention the RAM and storage capacity but since this is the same device as the one that showed up on TENAA, we believe it is coming with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage based on its price.

The motorola one has a primary 13MP f/2.0 camera paired with a second 2MP sensor. It can record in 4K and has a bunch of camera modes. The selfie camera is an 8MP f/2.2 sensor and can shoot portrait photos.

There is a 3,000mAh battery under the hood, a fingerprint scanner under the batwing logo, and a USB-C port. It also has a 3.5mm audio jack. It comes with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box but Motorola has promised that it will receive two updates to the latest version of Android (so Android Pie and hopefully Android Q) and will be among the first to get upgraded to Android 9 Pie after it launches.

The motorola one is priced at €299 (~$349) and will be available in Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific in the coming months.

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The motorola one power has a 6.2-inch FHD+ Max Vision display with a 19:9 aspect ratio thanks to the notch at the top. It is powered by the Snapdragon 636 mobile platform with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

There are 16MP+5MP dual cameras on the rear and a 12MP sensor within the notch. Motorola doesn’t mention the battery capacity but since the device already showed up on TENAA, we know it has a 4850mAh (~5000mAh battery).

The motorola one has a USB-C port, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and an audio jack. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and it will get the same software treatment as the motorola one. So Android 9 Pie as soon as possible and Android Q next year. Both phones will also get three years of monthly security update starting from next month.

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Buy Xiaomi Leravan Wireless Warm Massage Pillow For Only $99.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

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Aug 31, 2018

The market is rife with all sorts of massage cushions and pillows that come with multiple nodes that move up and down the back for a relaxing massage. Alternatively, you can go for full body massagers with heat if you’re looking to get rid of the pain.

Regrettably, these items oftentimes fail to justify the steep price tags they carry, but Xiaomi is bent on changing that. Keeping in line with this, the Chinese electronics giant has introduced the Wireless Warm Massage Pillow, under its popular Leravan brand.

Considering the fact that an average person spends around 8 hours on the pillow in mind, the Leravan Wireless Warm Massage Pillow is a great choice. It relieves the muscle tension through a 3D simulation massage that kneads local meridian.

Moreover, the pillow’s built-in PTC heating facilitates blood circulation and relaxes muscle fatigue.

It can be charged without breaking much of a sweat as it boasts a Universal Type-C charging port design. This easy-to-charge pillow does not need a power cord, which makes it easily portable.

More importantly, the Xiaomi Leravan Wireless Warm Massage Pillow doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket as it normally sells for $140.99 on online stores.

You can take advantage of the discount GeekBuying is currently offering on the feature-laden pillow. The Wireless Warm Massage Pillow is currently up for grabs at a dropped price of just $108.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 23% reduction in the pillow’s original asking price.

But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money, you can use coupon code DHXKLRQV to get an extra $9 off before placing your order. This will help you bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $99.99.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, just follow this link before the promotion comes to an end. It is also worth noting that the aforesaid coupon is likely to expire soon.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6, 6 Pro, 6A storage, RAM, color variants and pricing tipped

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Aug 31, 2018

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 series of smartphones that includes Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro will be announced in India on Sept. 5. A reliable Indian leakster has shared information on the storage and RAM models of Redmi 6 series along with their color variants.

The Redmi 6A entry-level smartphone which is the packed with lowest specs compared to the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro is expected to arrive in 16 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM models.

The Redmi 6 will be coming with slightly better specs than the Redmi 6A phone. It is rumored to come in models like 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 3 GB RAM. The Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 smartphones are likely to hit the Indian markets in colors like Black, Blue, Gold and Rose Gold.

The Redmi 6 Pro is an advanced smartphone compared to other phones in the Redmi 6 series. Its storage and RAM models are 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM. The Redmi 6 Pro may launch in India in color hues such as Black, Blue, Gold and Red. As far as pricing of the Redmi 6 series is concerned, the tipster claims that it will be similar to its Chinese pricing.

Xiaomi has recently launched Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Android One smartphones. The Mi A2 is selling with a starting price of Rs. 16,999 (~$239), but the Mi A2 Lite has not arrived in India yet. The Mi A2 Lite is the very same Redmi 6 Pro smartphone that lacks the MIUI skin. At the launch of Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite, India was not listed among the markets that will be receiving the Mi A2 Lite phone. So, it is very likely that India will be receiving Redmi 6 Pro instead of Mi A2 Lite.

The current pricing of Redmi 6 series for China is as follows:

16 GB and 32 GB Redmi 6A – 549 Yuan (~$80) and 699 Yuan (~$102)
32 GB + 3 GB and 64 GB + 4 GB Redmi 6 – 729 Yuan (~$106) and 899 Yuan (~$131)
32 GB + 3 GB RAM, 32 GB + 4 GB and 64 GB + 6and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM – 949 Yuan (~$139), 1,199 Yuan (~$175) and 1,249 Yuan (~$183)

Hence, it appears the Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Redmi Pro may arrive in India with respective starting price of ~Rs. 5,999, ~Rs. 7,999 and ~Rs. 9,999.

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LG Candy is a sub-$100 phone that doesn’t live up to its name

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 31, 2018

LG has launched a new smartphone in India called the Candy. The price of the LG Candy converts to less than a $100 and it comes with okay specs. However, we are disappointed it comes in rather dull colors seeing as it is named candy.

The LG Candy has a 5-inch HD display and is powered by an unnamed 1.3GHz quad-core processor. It has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage (32GB max MicroSD card support). There is a 5MP sensor in front for selfies and an 8MP camera on the back. The camera app has a feature called “Flash Jump Shot” that allows you to take several pictures at once and mashes them together into a gif. LG also says it has a low-light photography feature.

Seeing as it has 2GB of RAM, it is no surprise this phone isn’t running Android Oreo (Go Edition), so you’d expect it to run regular Android Oreo, right? No. LG has decided to ship the Candy with Android 7.1.2 Nougat which is disappointing, to put it mildly.

The LG Candy has a 2,500mAh removable battery, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio, and LTE support. Surprisingly, the phone comes with a USB-C port which isn’t something you find at this price point.

Since it has a removable battery, LG decided to go with replaceable battery covers. So you get four different back covers in the box. The covers are blue, gold, and silver, including the default black that comes attached. However, none of the colors are flashy and attractive which makes you wonder why it’s named Candy.

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Buy V41 1080P Car DVR Dashboard Camera For Just $17.99 On TomTop

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Aug 31, 2018

It’s no secret, the more you see while driving, the safer you are. Taking that into consideration, the V41 1080P 3-inch Car DVR Dashboard Camera offers 170° wide-angle lens to record a larger viewing angle. In fact, it can easily cover as many as 4 lanes.

You usually end up spending a lot of money on a high-end dashboard camera for your car. Alternatively, if you resort to buying a low-priced dashboard camera, oftentimes you wind up with an inefficient device that hardly meets your expectation.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a feature-laden dash cam that doesn’t set you back a pretty penny, we got good news for you. Equipped with loop recording, motion detection and a slew of other functions, the V41 Car DVR dashboard camera has gone up for sale bearing a discounted price on TomTop.

The V41 1080P 3 Inch Car DVR Dashboard Camera normally carries a price tag of $35.39, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $17.99 on TomTop. This is a noteworthy 50% reduction in the device’s original asking price.

The limited offer will be valid for the black_3 color version of the V41 dash cam. Moreover, the Flash Sale price will be valid only for the remaining 399 pieces so head straight to this link without wasting time. It is also worth noting that the sale will end in 30 days.

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Buy XINLIN X198 Drone At A Dropped Price Of Just $143.99 On TomTop

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Aug 31, 2018

Renowned drone manufacturer XINLIN SHIYE returned with a bang after a long hiatus with the X198 drone. Despite bearing a modest price tag, the XINLIN X198 surprisingly packs some high-caliber hardware.

The XINLIN X198 boasts an impressive array of pro features including GPS positioning and altitude hold function, which makes it an ideal drone for aerial photography. It houses a 5G WIFI 1080P wide angle camera which facilitates real-time images transmission for unparalleled video/picture taking.

While a feature-laden drone that has comparable specs will most likely empty your pocket, XINLIN is now offering the X198 at an even lowered price of just $143.99 on TomTop. This is a noteworthy 30% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $205.50.
An absolute bargain at this lowered price, the XINLIN X198 drone features multiple modes such as one key return mode, Follow Me, headless mode. Moreover, it comes with one button takeoff/landing function as well.

Its attractive headless mode takes care of the pilot loss-of-orientation problems, while the altitude hold mode makes it easy to control when it comes to aerial photography if you’re a beginner. On top of that, GPS positioning mode enables a more accurate flight.

The aforesaid one key automatic return function helps the plane to find the way home. The operator can activate the Follow Me function during fly to ensure the aircraft automatically follows him/her.

The X198 is without an iota of doubt an irresistible drone, especially with the discount you can now avail on TomTop.

On the downside, this is a limited offer and the sale is slated to end in 13 days. There were only 93 pieces left for the Flash Sale at the time of writing so head straight to this link without wasting time.

Get 30% Off On XINLIN X198 Drone

Vivo X23 appears on AnTuTu to confirm Snapdragon 670 processor, 8GB RAM

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 31, 2018

Vivo X23 has again appeared online, this time around on benchmark platform AnTuTu. The listing comes as a confirmation of some of the specs of the X23 that is expected to go official on September 6.

The Vivo X23 is listed as Vivo V1809A and this is the same model number with which the device was listed on GeekBench. The listing confirms the presence of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset onboard the upcoming smartphone as well as 8GB of RAM. The X23 will feature a 2340×1080 pixels resolution on its display. Previously, the Vivo X23 had been listed to pack a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display. While AnTuTu also confirms the processor will have an Adreno 615 GPU to power the graphics. In addition, the model will have 128GB of internal storage and will run Android 8.1 Oreo from the go but that will be with Vivo’s FunTouch custom skin.

As for the X23’s benchmark score, AnTuTu lists it as scoring 157271 points which is slightly lower than the Snapdragon 710-powered phones.

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Xiaomi’s new Mi Wireless Charger with 10W fast charging support costs 69 Yuan ($10)

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Aug 31, 2018

Xiaomi has launched a new Mi Wireless Charger with support for universal fast charging, for a price of just 69 Yuan, which roughly converts to $10. It’ll be available for purchase in China from 3rd September through leading online retailers as well as through Xiaomi Mall and Mi Home stores.

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 upper panel is made of silicone material which increases friction and has shock absorption capabilities.

The wireless charger has 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.

As said, 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.

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.

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

Get Lowest Price On Top Electronics Brands On Banggood; Grab Coupons And Other Big Discounts!

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Updated Sep 3, 2018

Designed to come in handy in day to day life, consumer electronics allude to a wide selection of electronic devices that have become an essential part of our lives today. While the market is brimming with all sorts of highly useful home electronics items, these appliances don’t come cheap.

Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, top brands like Xiaomi and BlitzWolf are doling out big discounts on smart devices, RC toys other pieces of equipment in collaboration with Banggood. Let’s check out the details without further ado.

This New Arrival Flash Sale promo has been separated into different categories so that buyers can find what they’re looking for effortlessly. As part of the promo, 5 new arrivals will go on sale and a slew of new arrival will be released every two days.

On top of that, buyers can avail coupons to get additional discounts.

The Hot Sale section is where you can find all sorts of electronic items carrying discounted price tags. For the sake of an instance, there’s a 20% off on the original selling price of the DIGOO DG-TH8988 weather station, which normally sells for $36.99.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the device at a dropped price of just $29.66. With only 78 pieces of the DG-TH8988 left, the Flash Sale is slated to end on September 27th.

The New Arrival Guess category features items that have a hidden price, which will be disclosed later. The segment already comprises the Xiaomi Redmi 6A and Teclast M20 tablet bearing the discounted price of $105.99 and $159.99, respectively.
The price of the Xiaomi Redmi S2 smartphone will be revealed on September 2nd. The price of the Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone, on the other hand, is expected to be revealed on September 4th.

The Handpicked category has further been divided into various sub-categories including smartphone, smartwatch, tablet, and accessories. Each sub-category is crammed with heavily discounted items.

If you’re brand-conscious, you might want to take a look at the Top Sellers category, which includes high-end electronic items from Xiaomi, Zeblaze, Digoo and other well-known brands. Aside from smartwatches, you can get discounts on Xiaomi’s 10000mAh Power Bank 2, the BW-AS1 wireless Bluetooth speaker from BlitzWolf and Digoo BB-M1 Wireless WiFi USB Baby Monitor Alarm.

If the above-mentioned category didn’t impress you much, you can head straight to the next category called Brand Deals, wherein you can get considerable discounts on various items from Xiaomi, BlitzWolf, DIGOO, and Bakeey. The last division is called More to love and like all the aforesaid categories, it too features well-received consumer electronic items at a discounted price.

You can follow this link to check out all the products and avail the discount. Note that the discounted items will go back to their retail price as soon as the promotion comes to an end.

Get Big Discounts On Consumer Electronics

Giveaway – Win a Xiaomi Mi A2 Smartphone

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Updated Sep 5, 2018

Gizmochina along with Gearbest is conducting 1 unit Xiaomi Mi A2 as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Rafflecopter widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

Xiaomi Mi A2 comes with 5.99-inches IPS, FHD+ display, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660. It offers 4GB RAM and ships with 64GB storage. The 20MP front camera enables you to take your selfie photos and clear in the day. The 12MP + 20MP rear cameras which along with a LED flash that can be used to capture beautiful images. Xiaomi Mi A2 is built in a non-removable 3010mAh battery. It is powered by Android 8.1 with MIUI UI.

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Could Xiaomi have copied Honor Magic 2’s slider design for Mi MIX 3?

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Aug 31, 2018

At the Honor Play global launch presentation during IFA 2018 in Berlin, the company showcased its upcoming Magic 2 smartphone which comes with a slider design, powered by Huawei’s Kirin 980 processor.

Within minutes, Xiaomi’s president posted an image of the upcoming smartphone, which is believed to the Mi MIX 3. The phone comes with a slider mechanism design and Lin Bin promised that the device will be available for purchase by the end of October.

While the Magic 2 is more than two months away from being launched officially, the company has already showcased the smartphone to the world. When asked for a reason for such a move, Honor President George Zhao said in a private interview that the team decided to tease the phone because “a competitor copied the Magic 2’s slider design”. While Zhao has not revealed the company’s name which copied its design, but it seems like the unnamed competitor is Xioami.

From the posted image, it seems that the Mi MIX 3 also features a slide-up mechanism that needs to be operated manually by the user, similar to that of Magic 2. Apart from posting an image of the phone and revealing availability details, there’s no official confirmation regarding Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi MIX 3 smartphone. However, we are expecting the phone to come with top-end specs such as an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 845 processor, up to 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.

The Honor Magic 2, which is a successor of the Honor Magic launched in December 2016, features a notch-less display with almost no surrounding bezels. The front-facing cameras and earpiece components have been moved to a slide-up mechanism. However, the slider mechanism is not motorized and instead, the user physically drags the phone’s display down.

Read More: Opinion: Camera Sliders May Not Be Necessarily Better Than The Infamous Notch

Many smartphone manufacturers are now jumping into the “slider train”, launching a smartphone with some sort of sliding components that houses cameras and other sensors. First showcased by Vivo as a concept phone as Vivo Apex, the company launched first such commercial smartphone in the form of Vivo NEX. Later, Oppo, another Chinese company joined the game with Oppo Find X and now Honor and Xiaomi are also all set to launch their phones with the slide-up design.

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Meizu 16X full specs leaked on TENAA ahead of September launch

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Aug 31, 2018

Meizu CEO Jack Wong has just confirmed that the Meizu 16X will be coming with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. Since Meizu is known for releasing multiple variants of its smartphones, it appears that the 128 GB + 8 GB Meizu 16X could be the higher edition and there may be a lower variant too. Today, the alleged Meizu 16X has appeared with full specifications on TENAA, the telecom regulatory body of China.

The Meizu 16th has a model number of M882Q whereas the advanced Meizu 16th Plus has a model number of M892Q. Hence, the Meizu M872Q that has now surfaced on TENAA with full specs could be the Meizu 16X that is confirmed to go official in September. The handset will be borrowing couple of features from Meizu 16th. It is expected to arrive as a worthy competitor for the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE smartphone.

Wong has previously claimed that the Meizu 16X will be sporting a larger display than the Mi 8 SE that features a 5.88-inch screen. The TENAA listing of the Meizu 16X has revealed that it will be a bigger device as it measures 151.2 x 73.6 x 7.5mm, weighs 154 grams and features 6-inch AMOLED screen. The display of Meizu 16X produces Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Like the Meizu 16th, the 16X features an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The handset is fueled by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.2 GHz. This could be the Snapdragon 710 chipset. The TENAA listing further reveals that the handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and it features 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage. The handset lacks support for external storage. It draws power from 3,000mAh battery that is equipped with fast charging support. At the back panel of the phone is 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel. It is fitted with a selfie camera of 20-megapixel. Wong has already confirmed that the Meizu 16X will be borrowing its cameras from the Meizu 16th handset. Rumors have it that the 16X will be priced between 2,000 Yuan (~$292) and 2,500 Yuan (~$366).

What’s your opinion on the specifications of the Meizu 16X? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Meizu 16X to arrive with 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, confirms Meizu CEO

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Aug 31, 2018

The Meizu 16X upper mid-range smartphone is expected to go official in September. Some of the specifications of the smartphone have been already declared by none other than Meizu CEO Jack Wong in the recent weeks. Yesterday, China’s TENAA regulatory body had leaked the images of the alleged Meizu 16X smartphone. Wong has now again shared fresh information on the key specs of the Meizu 16X.

As it can be seen in the above image, Wong has confirmed that the Meizu 16X will be featuring 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS-based MCP storage. He added that because of the strong support from the vendors, the company has increased the configuration of the smartphone without increasing the price. A smartphone featuring 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage is expected to carry an expensive pricing, but since Meizu has managed to control the cost, the 128 GB + 8 GB Meizu 16X edition is likely to arrive with an attractive price tag.

Wong has previously stated that the Meizu 16X will be fueled by Snapdragon 710. Also, it will be borrowing some key features from the Meizu 16th smartphone such as Super AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint scanner and 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera. The Meizu 16 is packed with a 3,010mAh battery, but the 16X is expected to arrive with a larger battery.

As mentioned above, the Meizu 16X smartphone seems to have appeared on TENAA. In terms of appearance, the Meizu 16X boasts identical symmetrical design as the Meizu 16th smartphone. The front side of the phone is very clear in the above, but it seems to resemble the Meizu 16. At the backside, it features a vertical dual camera setup followed by a ring flash. It is speculated that there will be another variant of the Meizu 16X that will feature 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM.

The exact launch date of the Meizu 16X is yet to be declared. The handset is expected to be priced between 2,000 Yuan (~$292) and 2,500 Yuan (~$366).

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Get Discounts On Minimalist Watches From Top Brands On GearBest

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Aug 31, 2018

Consumers these days are spoilt for choice when it comes to their fitness. While the market is brimming with all sorts of smart wearables that can monitor the wearer’s health and track multiple activities including heart rate, these devices don’t come cheap.

Obtaining a high-end smart wearable can be much harder for a fitness-conscious buyer who’s on a tight budget. In order to overcome this key stumbling block, GearBest, in collaboration with popular brands like Lenovo, Huawei and Zeblaze are offering a wide selection of minimalist watches at a considerably lowered price.

The promotion sale has been split into multiple categories in a bid to simplify the search process. Here’s a brief glimpse of what the promo has to offer.

First off, there’s a 38% off on the Lenovo Watch 9 Wristband, which would normally set you back $37.19. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the Lenovo-branded smart wearable at a dropped price of just $22.99.
Alternatively, you can go for the Huawei Band 2 Pro Smart Bracelet if you’re willing to shell out just $45.99. This is a noteworthy 31% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $65.93.

The promo will come to an end in 3 days. It is worth noting that the Flash Sale price will only be valid for the remaining 404 pieces.

The first section dubbed, ‘Very Best of Lenovo’ gives fans of the Beijing-based tech company something to cheer about in the form of noteworthy discounts. Lenovo devotees can avail discounts on the Cardio-Plus HX03W Smartband, Lenovo Watch 9 Wristband, Lenovo HX06 Smart Bracelet and Lenovo HW01 Smart Wristband, just to name a few.

AMAZFIT aficionados haven’t been ignored either. The next category called Enjoy AMAZFIT features heavily discounted smartwatches from Huami’s popular sub-brand that makes fashionable activity trackers.
You can get 20% off on Xiaomi Amazfit Smartwatch 2 English Version, 10% off on Xiaomi AMAZFIT Cor IPS Smartband and 14% off on the Xiaomi Huami AMAZFIT Bip Lite Version Smart Watch. This segment also includes the Xiaomi AMAZFIT Heart Rate Smartwatch, but it doesn’t carry a discount.

But if you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a Huawei-branded smart wearable, you might want to take a gander at the next category called ‘Huawei Perfection’. In this section, you can buy the Huawei Honor Band 3 Smartband, the Honor A2 Smart Bracelet and the Band 2 Pro GPS Sports Smart Bracelet at a lowered price.

The Huawei B3 0.91 inches Sports Smart Bracelet is also included in this category; however, it doesn’t carry a discounted price tag. If you’re interested in getting your hands on the B3 smart bracelet, you’d need to shell out $79.23.

Deemed as one of China’s biggest smartwatch company, NO.1 Smartwatch has a reputation for manufacturing a wide selection of feature-laden wearables. Bearing that in mind, GearBest is doling out big discounts on select wearable devices from the popular brand.

In the division, you can obtain the F18 GPS Sports Smartwatch, the F6 Smartwatch, the S9 Heart Rate Smartwatch and a slew of other well-received smartwatches from NO.1 Smartwatch. Note that the discount has been applied only to select smartwatches, while the other devices in the category are available bearing their retail price.

As far as Zeblaze smartwatches are concerned, you can get a 19% off on the VIBE 3 Smart Watch, 8% off on the Crystal 2 Smart Bracelet and 12% off on the VIBE 3 HR 1.22 inch Sports Smart Watch. The Zeblaze VIBE LITE Smart Watch is also available in this section carrying its original $49.99 price tag.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 3 NFC variant teased in a new video, launch seems imminent

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Aug 31, 2018

Xiaomi has posted a video on its Weibo account which showcases the Mi Band 3 NFC version. This video teaser from the company hints that the device could soon be available in the market for purchase. The company had earlier revealed that the Mi Band 3 NFC variant will be available from September but no specific date has been announced yet.

The NFC variant of the Xiaomi’s new third-generation activity tracker comes with support for contactless payments using Mi Pay. It also supports City Bus Card payments that work for over 167 cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Suzhou, Hefei, Xi’an, and Jilin among others.

The Mi Band 3 comes with a 0.78-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen. The company says that the display is designed with an aim to offer a better experience for viewing / rejecting calls and messages. It has been redesigned to ensure that the tracker doesn’t fall off from the strap, which a lot of users complained about for its predecessor.

Along with the addition of viewing messages and call view/ reject feature, the Mi Band 3 can also provide weather forecast as well as an alarm clock, which can be turned off from the touchscreen. Other features include heart rate monitor, daily steps count and sedentary reminder as a part of the health management functions.

Further, the Mi Band 3 comes with water and dust resistance, and is completely waterproof for up to 50 meters, ensuring that it works perfectly even when the user is swimming. One of the crucial thing for a wearable device is the battery life and Xiaomi seems to have taken care of the battery department. The newly launched Mi Band 3 comes with an improved battery, which the company claims can last for up to 20 days on a single charge.

The NFC variant of the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is priced at 199 Yuan, which roughly converts to $31 but its availability is not yet known. On the other hand, the standard edition of the Mi Band 3, priced at 169 Yuan (approximately $26) is now available in China through open sales. Xiaomi had announced that it managed to sell 1 million units of the fitness tracker within just 17 days of its launch.

Xiaomi Mi 5 MIUI 10 stable version released

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