Huawei P20 series to get two new color variants on August 31 at IFA 2018

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Aug 29, 2018

Huawei has posted images on its Weibo account which suggests that the company is prepared to launch two new color variants of the Huawei P20 series smartphones. The text posted along with the image reveals that the launch will take place on 31st August, during the IFA 2018 in Berlin.

The Huawei P20 series is already available in two colors — Aurora and Sakura Pink. The images related to the upcoming two new colors suggest that the China-based manufacturer could introduce Purple and Pearl White colors on 31st August.

The Huawei P20 sports a 5.8-inch TFT LCD display with a screen resolution of 2244 x 1080 pixels and a pixel density of 428PPI, while the Huawei P20 Pro boasts a 6.1-inch AMOLED display that supports 2240 x 1080 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. Under the hood, both devices pack a powerful Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor along with a Mali-G72 MP12 GPU.

While the P20 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, the P20 Pro packs 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The Huawei P20 Pro is the first smartphone ever to feature a triple camera setup that includes a 40-megapixel RGB sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor, and a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor. The P20, on the other hand, houses a 20-megapixel and 12-megapixel dual camera setup.

On the front side, both smartphones come with a 24-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Further, both the devices are running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own EMUI custom interface. The P20 is powered by a 3,400mAh battery while the P20 Pro is fuelled by a bigger 4,000mAh battery.

Buy VOYO Vbook i3 Tablet PC For Just $314.99 On CooliCool

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 29, 2018

VOYO made its long-awaited VBook i3 available to the public earlier this year. Much to the delight of the Shenzhen-based computer products manufacturer, the tablet PC became an instant hit among tech buffs.

Taking its demand into consideration, VOYO is currently offering the power-packed VBook i3 tablet PC at a discounted price of just $314.99 on CooliCool. This is a noteworthy 21% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $399.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, the VBook i3 sports a mammoth 10.1 inches IPS, WUXGA screen with 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution. Housed in an eye-catching plastic body, the VOYO branded tablet PC weighs in at just 600g so you can carry it with you everywhere you go.

Moreover, it packs a powerful Intel Cherry Trail X5 Z8350 Quad Core processor, under the hood. The tablet PC offers 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable onboard storage.On the photography front, the VBook i3 tablet PC houses a 5-megapixel camera on the back. Up front, there’s a 2-megapixel front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

Furthermore, it runs on Windows 10 Home System operating system and is backed by a robust 5000mAh battery. It is crammed with other useful features such as Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, HDMI, and OTG.

You can follow this link to check out the rest of the specification and avail the discount, which will be valid only for the silver color version.

Get 21% Off On VOYO Vbook i3 Tablet PC

Buy I7S Wireless BT Earphones For Just $19.26 On Cafago

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 29, 2018

If you’re a gym junkie who loves listening to your favorite music while working out, you probably have tried using various wireless headphones. Regrettably, these devices oftentimes fail to meet your expectation despite the steep price tags they carry.

If you’re music lover looking for feature-laden wireless headphones that do not cost a fortune but packs an impressive array of features, look no further. The powerful I7S wireless BT earphones are ideal for listening to music even while on the go and it has gone up for sale bearing a discounted price on Cafago.

Equipped with remote control protocol and A2DP / AVRCP stereo audio transmission, the I7S wireless BT earphones offers powerful noise de-noising circuit. Moreover, its ultra lightweight design makes it easily portable while a wide selection of ear tips guarantees a perfect fit for any ear.

The 17S wireless headphones would normally set you back $21.73 on online stores, but you can now buy it a dropped price of just $19.26 on Cafago. This is a noteworthy 12% reduction in the device’s original asking price.

The discount will be valid for the black2 and white2 color versions of the headphones. There’s a 12% off on the black2 and a 23% off on the black_1 color version.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out more details and taking advantage of the discount. The sale for the white and white2 color versions was on the verge of wrapping up, while the promo for the black2 and the black_1 versions is slated to end in 16 days.

Get 12% Off On I7S Wireless BT Earphones

LG Q7 goes official in India but it may be coming too late

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 29, 2018

LG‘s fortune in the global smartphone market has not been as rosy lately as that of fellow South Korean phone maker and market leader Samsung. The company’s market share and profit margin have both continued to slump for the past successive quarters. That notwithstanding, the company continues to release new smartphones in the various category. The budget segment saw the launch of the LG Q7 alongside the Q7 Plus and Q7 Alpha. Roughly three months after, the Korean firm has launched the budget Q7 in India. The smartphone comes with an Rs. 15,990 price tag which is about $228. It will be available across retail outlets starting September 1.

The LG Q7 takes over from last year’s Q6 but this time it is fitted with a 5.5-inch FullVision Display with a resolution of 1080×2160 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek MT6750S chipset clocked at 1.5Ghz. The processor is paired with 3GB of RAM while there is 32GB of expandable storage onboard.

For photography, the Q7 packs a 13MP sensor with a large f2.2 aperture and PDAF while at the front, there is an 8MP sensor with an f1.9 aperture. Both the front and back cameras can record 1080p video. The Q7 crams a 3000mAh battery with Quick Charge under its hood and runs Android Oreo out of the box. The phone comes in two colours; Aurora Black and Moroccan Blue and will be available across retail outlets in India as from September 1 Rs. 15,990 (~$228). This price point put it in direct competition with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Nokia 6.1 Plus. We doubt if the Q7 will be able to edge them out because they come with a more powerful SoC and have gained solid footings since their launch. We must point out, though, that the Q7 has an awesome design going for it. LG may introduce the Q7 Plus with a similar design but having a Snapdragon 450 processor in the near future.

Honor 8X Max official images, specifications appear on VMall

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 29, 2018

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor will be announcing Honor 8X series which includes Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max smartphones on Sept. 5. The Honor 8X Max is now listed on VMall with all its specifications and official images.

The Honor 8X Max VMall listing reveals that the handset features a 7.12-inch display that supports FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels. The handset offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent thanks to its waterdrop display. Also, the massive display of the 8X Max has been certified by TUV Rheinland for eye protection. The rear side of the phone is made of glass with 3D design. It will be coming in colors like blue, black and red.

The product listing has no details on the chipset that powers the Honor 8X Max. It is speculated that it could be fueled by Snapdragon 660. The SoC of the phone is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 64 GB. The other variant of the phone includes 128 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM.

For more storage, it is equipped with a microSD card slot. The connectivity features that are available on the 8X Max include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack. The handset is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo that is preinstalled with EMUI 8.2. A fingerprint scanner is placed on the back panel of the phone. The handset carries support for 9V/2A charging and it can be also used for reverse charging other devices.

Apart from SoC, the product listing of Honor 8X Max lacks information on the battery and camera configuration. The TENAA listing of the phone has revealed that it will be arriving with a 4,900mAh battery, 16-megaipxel + 2-megapixel dual camera and 8-megapixel frontal shooter. +*The handset is now available for booking through VMall. Only the Magic Night Black and Charm Blue variants are currently available for booking. The smartphone offers Dolby Atmos surround sound output through its dual speakers.

The Honor 8X Max can booked by paying 99 Yuan in China. The final payment can be paid between Sept. 5 and Sept. 7 after which its shipments may begin. The listing does not contain any information on its pricing. The aforementioned specifications suggest that it will be a worthy competitor for the Xiaomi Mi Max 3.

Do you think that it will be a better phone than Mi Max 3? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi’s Mr Bond M1 Smart Clothes Dryer goes on sale for 1099 yuan (~$161)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 29, 2018

The Mr Bond M1 Smart Dryer was launched under crowdfunding on Xiaomi Youpin at the beginning of last month. The product comes in two variants, the M1 and M1 Pro Smart Dryer. While the M1 Smart Dryer is priced at 899 yuan (~$136), the M1 Pro model had a crowdfunding price of 1299 yuan (~$196). The good news is the amazing product are now on open sale on Xiaomi Youpin albeit, at slightly higher price tags. Currently, the Mr Bond M1 Smart Clothes Dryer has a 1099 yuan (~$161) price tag while the M1 Pro retails for 1,499 yuan ($220).

The Mr Bond M1 Smart Dryer comes with a spectacular design which is its biggest selling point. The design allows t to be used even if you live in a compact apartment where there isn’t much space. The Xiaomi clothe dryer is built to be attached to the ceiling of your apartment and measures 1690 x 496 x 156 mm when fully extended sideways. If the gadget is folded, it adopts a dimension of 1000 x 316 x 73 mm. As noted earlier, it is available in two variants dubbed Mr Bond M1 and Mr Bond M1 Pro Smart dryer and the difference lies in the presence of an electric heating filament and fans that blow hot air to your laundry to dry them faster. This feature is absent in the M1 model.

Both models come with a machine operated mechanical lift which is operated via a button switch that controls the extension or distention of the rack and dryer from the ceiling mount. The lift can be extended downwards up to 1200mm at the press of a button while the dryer on the M1 Pro can be extended by hand up to 940mm. The dryer can hold clothes with a maximum weight of 30kg. Both models come with LED lighting designed in such a way that stacking clothes on the rack does obstruct the view. The product is a smart gadget as it can be controlled directly from a smartphone via the Mi Home app.

We don’t have any idea if Xiaomi plans to launch this product for the global market but we doubt if that will happen anytime soon. At best, interested buyers from outside China will have to shell out the premium price tag such products carry when offered on third-party retailers like GearBest, Banggood etc. For those in China, the Mr Bond M1 Smart Clothes Dryer and M1 Pro are presently available to buy on the Xiaomi Youpin website.

Samsung Galaxy S8+ gets yet another price cut in India, now available for Rs. 39,990 ($568)

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Jeet

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Aug 29, 2018

Samsung has launched its flagship smartphones under Galaxy S-series and Galaxy Note-series in India, which are the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9. With this, the company has now announced a price cut of whooping Rs. 12,000 for Galaxy S8+, bringing down the phone’s price to Rs. 39,990, roughly $568.

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ was first launched in India in April last year, for a price of Rs. 64,990 (approximately $922). Later, the phone received a price cut which brought down the phone’s pricing to Rs. 58,990. This was followed by another price cut, which made the phone available for Rs. 53,990.

With the latest price cut, the Galaxy S8+ now costs Rs. 39,990 in India. The phone is now available for purchase across retail stores in India with the new pricing. The new pricing should soon be effective for Samsung’s online shop as well as other online retailers.

To remind you of the phone’s specifications, the device comes with a 6.2-inch Quad HD display with 2960 x 1440 pixels screen resolution and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the company’s own Exynos 8895 processor coupled with Mali-G71 MP20 GPU. It includes 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and 6GB RAM model comes with 128GB internal storage.

On the camera front, there’s a 12-megapixel primary camera with f/1.7 aperture and a front camera with an 8-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture. The smartphone is backed by a 3500mAh battery and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system with Samsung Experience UI on top.

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Preorder BlitzWolf BW-LT9 Color Night Light For Just $9.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 29, 2018

The right lighting can create a warm, cozy and homely environment, making you feel relaxed and energetic. Sporting a gentle and elegant appearance, the BW-LT9 Color Night Light Touch Lamp from BlitzWolf can serve this purpose without emptying your pocket.

The BlitzWolf BW-LT9 is currently up for preorder bearing a discounted price tag of just $7.99 on Banggood. This is a significant reduction in the touch switch color night light’s original selling price.

Regrettably, the aforesaid discount is limited only to the first 200 pieces. The next 500 pieces, on the other hand, will be sold for $9.99, while the remaining pieces will set you back $11.99.

The BlitzWolf BW-LT9 is quite a bargain at this price, given that it boasts an impressive array of features. It uses a 4000K color temperature to provide comfortable, non-dazzling light and protects your eyes by reducing eye fatigue.

With its ability to switch between white and colored mode, the BW-LT9 is perfect for creating standard lighting and an appealing colored ambiance. On top of that, this BlitzWolf-branded color night light adopts a smart light mode that automatically reduces brightness as battery level drops.

When the light is in white light mode, you can switch it to the color cycle mode simply by long touching the top of the night light. You can tap the top to select your favorite light color and tap again to return to the color cycle mode. Long touching the top will take you back to white light mode.

Despite its compact form factor, the BlitzWolf BW-LT9 is quite sturdy and durable. It is housed in a robust plastic body which is not only heat resistant but also anti-corrosive and flame retardant.

You can follow this link in order to take advantage of the discount and check out the rest of the features of the BlitzWolf BW-LT9 color night light touch lamp.

Get A Significant Discount On BlitzWolf BW-LT9 Color Night Light

Alleged Redmi Note 6, Note 6 Pro variants approved by CMIIT, FCC, NCC and EEC

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 29, 2018

Few months ago, Xiaomi had introduced Redmi 6 series of smartphones such as Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro in China. With few months remaining in this year, Xiaomi fans are eagerly waiting for the successor for the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note5 Pro. Well-known tipster Roland Quandt has recently claimed Redmi Note 6 Pro is coming which indicates that the Redmi Note 6 will also alongside it.

Rumors have it that model numbers M1806E7TC, M1806E7TE, M1806E7TG, M1806E7TH, M1806E7TI, M1806E7TS and M1806E7TT are the variants of the phones that belong to the Redmi Note 6 series. Among these models like M1806E7TC, M1806E7TE, M1806E7TS and M1806E7T have already received certification from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT) in the recent past.

Also, model numbers M1806E7TG and M1806E7TH have gained approval from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. and National Communications Commission (NCC) in Taiwan. It is speculated that these two could end up as Redmi Note 6 and Note 6 Pro. There is a fresh listing for M1806E7TH model on the website of Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Russia. In May, the same bodied had certified Redmi Note 6 models such as Redmi Note 6, Note 6a, Note 6a Prime and Redmi Note 6 Pro.

Apart from the information that has been shared by Quandt, there are no other details available on Redmi Note 6 and Note 6 Pro smartphones. According to Quandt, the Redmi Note 6 Pro would be coming in 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM variants in Europe. These variants are expected to be priced between 200 euros and 250 euros in Europe. It may arrive in colors like Gold, Blue and Black. Since the Pro variant of the Redmi Note 5 came in 6 GB RAM option, there is a possibility that the Note 6 Pro would be also coming in 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM variant.

There is no information available on the launch date of the Redmi Note 6 series. The Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro were unleashed in February this year. However, their successor editions may go official by the end of 2018.

Gartner’s Q2 report affirms Huawei has surpassed Apple as the second largest phone vendor

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 29, 2018

A month ago, the global smartphone industry reports for the second quarter of the year were released by different analytical firms including IDC, Canalys and Strategy Analytics with all showing that Huawei had overtaken Apple as the world’s second-largest smartphone maker in terms of shipment. That position has been corroborated by the latest report released by research firm Gartner. The released Q2 2018 market data for the smartphone industry confirmed that Huawei has overtaken Apple in affirmation of the data from other analysts.

huawei p20 pro — Huawei set the state for a successful Q2 with amazing models like the P20 Pro

Samsung still tops the chat, but if compared to Q2 last year report, it clearly shows the band sales dropped 12.6% having sold 82.9 million units for 22.6 percent of the market last year but sold 72.3 million smartphones during the quarter to get a 19.3 percent market share this year.

This is the first time Huawei is coming as the runner-up, with 49.8 million units sold which is quite impressive if compared to last year sales of 35.9 million units. This increase in sales can be attributed to the Honor sub-brand, which is available in 70 markets. Apple on the other dropped a spot down having sold 44.7 million units and 11.9 percent market share. Last year the brand sold 44.3 million units, and if compared with this year stats, the difference is less than 1%.

Chinese brand Xiaomi overtook OPPO to emerge as the fourth largest smartphone vendor in Q2 2018 with an estimated shipment of 32.8 million units. The represents a 3% growth YoY over its impressive run last year that saw it make an entrance into the top 5 global smartphone vendor. According to Gartner, this increase in sales of Xiaomi phones can be attributed to combined online and offline retail strategy. On its part, OPPO’s shipping estimates grew from 26 million to around 28.5 million units but that wasn’t enough to stop Xiaomi from climbing to the fourth spot.

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Preorder Xiaomi 17PIN Star Firut Juicer For Just $29.99 On Banggood; Only 200 Pieces Available!

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 29, 2018

Juice can help remove toxins from the body, apart from providing it with a slew of much-needed vitamins, minerals, nutrients and phytochemicals that help you fight disease. Since the traditional method of removing juice can be time-consuming, you can resort to using a juicer to expedite the process.

While the market is brimming with all sorts of fruit juicers, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the type of juicer you use can significantly affect the quality of nutrients you’d be consuming in the form of juice. Reliable brand Xiaomi has designed a one-of-a-kind fruit juicer which comes with its own portable juicing bottle for outdoor travel.

Dubbed as 17PIN Star Fruit Cup, the Xiaomi-branded juicer is currently up for preorder on Banggood. More importantly, this lightweight and compact juicer will be carrying a discounted price tag.
The elegant juicer would usually set you back a pretty penny but popular Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is doling out a noteworthy 40% off on its original asking price of $49.99. As a result, you can now buy the 17PIN Star Fruit Juicer at a dropped price of just $29.99.

The aforesaid discount will be limited to the first 200 pieces only. The next 500 pieces, on the other hand, will carry a $33.99 price tag while the remaining pieces will be sold for $37.99.

Despite its reduced price, the 17PIN Star is an irresistible fruit juicer that is made using food grade material for healthy and nutritional drinking. Moreover, it dons an eye-catching cosmetic appearance with completely hidden cutter blades.

You can also leave your worry about accidentally spilling the juice on an electronic item like your keyboard or laptop since the 17PIN Star juicer comes with silicone anti-slip mat which is placed at the bottom of the cup. Moreover, it features LED work indicator and magnetic contact charging so you don’t even need to plug it.

If you’re interested in getting your hands on this feature-laden Xiaomi 17PIN Star juicer, all you need to do is to follow this link. Note that the discount will only be valid for a limited period of time.

Get 40% Off On Xiaomi 17PIN Star Firut Juicer

Buy ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL Smartphone For Only $374.99 On TomTop

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 29, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for making feature-laden smartphones, ASUS launched its long-awaited Zenfone 5 ZE620KL smartphone in May this year. As expected, the Taiwanese tech firm’s latest flagship phone garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers.

Taking the phone’s skyrocketing demand into consideration, ASUS has made the Zenfone 5 ZE620KL available to the cost-conscious buyers at a dropped price of just $374.99 on TomTop. It is worth noting that the newfangled phone would normally set you back $591.47 without the discount.

Deemed as one of the best smartphones to hit the store shelves in 2018, the Zenfone 5 ZE620KL sports a mammoth 6.2 inches FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. The phone’s eye-catching design is further augmented with rounded edges and 2.5D curved glass display.

Furthermore, the newest smartphone from ASUS is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 64-bit processor and it adapts a Qualcomm Adreno 509 GPU, under the hood. It offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage that you can expand up to 2TB.

The dual-SIM handset houses a 12.0MP+8.0MP dual-camera setup with two capture sensors on the back. Up front, there’s an 8.0MP selfie shooter. Moreover, it runs ZenUI 5.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo OS and is backed by a 3300mAh super battery, equipped with the latest fast charge technology.

If you’re interested in getting your hands on the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL at the discounted price, all you need to do is follow this link without wasting time. Note that the sale is slated to end in 9 days and there were only 45 pieces remaining for the Flash Sale at the time of writing.

Get 37% Off On ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL Smartphone

Get Teclast M20 4G Tablet At A Dropped Price Of Just $167.56 On AliExpress

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 29, 2018

Teclast launched its first 4G tablet earlier this year. Dubbed as the Teclast M20, the company’s introductory 4G tablet has gone up for sale bearing a discounted price on AliExpress.

While a top-end 4G tablet would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores, the Teclast M20 4G tablet is currently up for grabs at a heavily discounted price of $167.56 on AliExpress. This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $257.13.

Even at this dropped price, the Teclast M20 boasts an impressive array of features that we usually associate with a steeply priced 4G tablet, making it quite a bargain. Housed in a sturdy plastic and metal body, The M20 sports a big 10.1 inches IPS display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels.

Furthermore, it packs a powerful MT6797D X23 Deca Core processor and an ARM Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, under the hood. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage capacity so that you can store your favorite app and multimedia content including music, videos, and photos.

Equipped with a dual-SIM card slot, the device supports TDD +FDD 4G network. Moreover, it adapts dual-band Wi-Fi technology to bypass wireless interference and deliver superior Wi-Fi speed along with reliable connections.

If the M20 4G has stirred your interest and you’re wondering how you can take advantage of the discount before the promo ends, just follow this link. Note that the recently launched 4G tablet will go back to its retail price on August 31st.

Get A Big Discount On Teclast M20 4G Tablet

Xiaomi’s new 15.6-inch Mi Notebook with 8th-gen processor now on sale

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 29, 2018

Xiaomi‘s latest Mi Notebook laptop which comes with a 15.6-inch screen size is now on sale in China. The laptop was put on sale on Tuesday in China with a starting price of 3,999 yuan (~$582) for the base model. The Mi Notebook was announced last week housing a couple of new features that positions the laptop as a high-end model but it doesn’t have the graphics firepower to qualify as a hardcore gaming laptop.

The Mi Notebook 15.6-inch has at its heart an 8th-gen Intel Core i5 processor while there is a higher model with the 8th-gen Core i7 processor. According to the listing on Mi.com, the Mi Notebook is available in three variants; an Intel Core i5 model with 4GB RAM, another with 8GB RAM and an Intel Core i7 variant having 8GB of RAM. All three variants come with 128GB of SSD storage paired with 1TB of HDD. All the models equally have onboard an NVIDIA GeForce MX110 2GB RAM graphics card. Basically, the 8th-gen SoCbrings a 40% increase in performance over the 7th-gen models launched last year.

On the design aspect, the Mi Notebook 15.6-inch continues the no logo design of previous Xiaomi laptop models. However, the arrangement of the keyboard has some redesign. The new Notebook now has a dedicated numerical keypad with dedicated keys for the calculator, browser, and scroll lock. The Mi Notebook is also equipped with dual 3W speakers and Dolby Audio surround sound technology. It comes pre-installed with genuine Microsoft Office and Xiaomi’s own sync assistant.

For now, only the Core i5 models are available to buy on Mi.com. While the 4GB RAM version retails for 3999 yuan (~$582), the 8GB model has a price tag of 4499 yuan (~$655). Xiaomi will likely put the Core i7 model on its shelves at a later date. The models are all available in White and black colours but only the Black colour variants are available presently.

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BLU Vivo XI+ launched with Helio P60, update to Android Pie confirmed

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 28, 2018

After a quiet period which followed several accuses by users about the security and software updates of its devices, the U.S. company BLU is finally back and it has quietly launched a new mid-range handset in the U.S. market: it is called BLU Vivo XI+, where XI+ stands for Eleven Plus. The new device has been made available to purchase without even being announced and it is currently available on Amazon U.S. with a price tag of $349.99.

The company has decided to follow the trend launched by iPhone X by implementing on the new BLU Vivo XI+ a Xiaomi Mi 8-like notched display; it has very narrow bezels on three sides and a thicker chin. The display has a size of 6.2 inches with a Full HD+ resolution and a 19:9 aspect ratio. In the notch, we can find a hardware sensor for 3D facial recognition.

The handset comes with an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB ROM. The operating system installed is Android 8.1 Oreo, but the company has already confirmed that the device will be updated to the most recent Android 9 Pie sometime in 2019. Just like most of the recent phones, it features a dual camera setup on the rear side supported by AI algorithms.

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

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 28, 2018

The Moto G6 Plus was unveiled back in May and one of the biggest changes Motorola (or Lenovo) made to the 6th generation Moto G phone is the switch to an 18:9 display. Today, live photos of another phone also said to be the Moto G6 Plus surfaced online and it is entirely different from the Moto G6 Plus currently sold in the market.

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Moto G6 Plus???

The photos show the phone does have reduced bezels to accommodate a taller screen. However, the screen has a notch and this is not the type of notch on the Motorola P30 but the water-drop notch of the OPPO F9 Pro.

The device is powered up and the “About phone” section states the device’s name as the “moto g(6) plus”. It also reveals it has dual SIM support. But that’s not all. At the bottom of the screen, the model and hardware name says “ moto g4”.

A second photo shows the back of the phone. It has a nice-looking reflective red finish. We want to believe it is glass. There are also dual cameras with a black band around them. The entire camera setup maintains a similar circular and raised design as Motorola’s current offerings. However, this Moto G6 Plus has its fingerprint scanner under the batwing logo like that of the Motorola P30.

Probably Moto G6S Plus

While the About Phone section does say it is the Moto G6 Plus, we believe this might be the Moto G6S Plus, a refresh of the Moto G6 Plus and a successor to last year’s Moto G5S Plus.

According to the source, the phone has two variants. There is one with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and another one with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It packs a 3,200mAh battery and a Snapdragon 630 processor.

We are not surprised the battery and the processor are the same as that of the Moto G6 Plus. Motorola did the same thing with the Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5S Plus. They changed the design of the phone but kept the processor and battery capacity. Though they did upgrade the cameras.

Only time will tell if this is the Moto G6S Plus or a different device entirely.

Motorola One

The Moto G6 Plus wasn’t the only phone whose live photo leaked. A photo of a second phone called the “Motorola One” was also posted by the source. The Motorola One has a notch, and it is a wide one like that of the P30.

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Behold the Pocophone F1 internals in its first teardown video

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 28, 2018

Xiaomi unveiled the Pocophone F1, otherwise called Poco F1 in India on August 22 and it was launched for the global market a few days back. The Poco F1 is entirely a flagship model but that is surprisingly not reflected in its pricing. The device has an amazing price tag of €330 in Europe and as low as €260 elsewhere. Some may doubt that the device is built with standard or quality components which could be the reason for the rock-bottom price tag. What could be the first teardown video of the Poco F1 has emerged to put to rest such doubts.

The Pocophone F1 teardown video isn’t from YouTube channel JerryRigsEverything who is very well known for his no holds barred teardown videos. Instead, this comes from Twitter user Bang_gogo who describes himself as a tech micro-blogger. The teardown video takes us through the entire process of dismantling the Xiaomi model. The device seems not to have too many glued parts but is held in place mostly by screws which suggest the device might be easy to take apart in case you are a DIY enthusiast.

The dismantling also shows the Snapdragon 845 chipset with a “LiquidCool” heat pipe for cooling the device. The pipe takes heat away from the metal heat spreader over the chipset then goes under the battery to connect to the metal backbone of the phone. The arrangement is very useful in keeping the device cool even during heavy gaming. The teardown also shows the IR face scanner, located next to the selfie camera and the earpiece. The face scanner is made up of an infrared camera and an illuminator. Check out the teardown video from below.

POCO F1 Teardown pic.twitter.com/Idqr2SyGnw

— Bang Gogo 📱 💻 🔍 (@bang_gogo_) August 28, 2018

HTC U12 Life benchmarked, powered by Snapdragon 636 not Snapdragon 660 processor

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 28, 2018

HTC will announce a new phone on Friday and the guess is the device is the U12 Life. Just a few days before the unveiling, the phone has been benchmarked on Geekbench.

The benchmark result lists the device as the “HTC HTC 2Q6E1”. It is powered by the Snapdragon 636 processor and packs 4GB of RAM. You might be wondering why we say its the Snapdragon 636 and not “sdm660” as shown in the image below. That’s because Geekbench incorrectly identifies the Snapdragon 636 as the Snapdragon 660.

To confirm this is indeed the Snapdragon 636 and not the Snapdragon 660, we decided to compare the scores to that of true Snapdragon 660 (Nokia 7 Plus, Mi 6X) and Snapdragon 636 phones (Nokia X6, Redmi Note 5 Pro). Not only does the HTC U12 Life have similar benchmark scores as the Nokia X6 and Redmi Note 5 Pro, the base frequency (1.6GHz.) is also the same. These are proofs that the chipset is the Snapdragon 636 and not Snapdragon 660.

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The HTC U11 Life that was released last year launched with a Snapdragon 630 processor, so the Snapdragon 636 is still a significant upgrade. The processor uses custom Kryo 360 cores and not Cortex A53 cores like the SDM63o. And according to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 636 offers up to a 40% increase in performance over the Snapdragon 630.

Apart from a Snapdragon 636 processor, the HTC U12 Life is also expected to come with a 6-inch 18:9 display, dual rear cameras, and a single front-facing camera. We also expect it to have Edge Sense for calling up Google Assistant or Alexa.

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New Sony Xperia XZ3 renders reveal 4 color variants ahead of IFA launch

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 28, 2018

Sony Xperia XZ3 will be soon unveiled at IFA 2018, the most important tech-related event of the second half of 2018 which will take place in Berlin from August 31. But now, just three days before the beginning of the trade show, the upcoming flagship is starring in fresh renders which revealed the existence of four color variants. The handset will be available in the classic Black and White color variants and in two new and original colors: Purple and Green hues. The design will not be so different from the XZ2, with a glass back curved on the borders and an aluminum frame.

But there will be an important difference on the rear glass: the presence of a single rear camera instead of a dual camera setup. But this camera will still be more impressive than the one of its predecessor because it is expected to be the newly-announced Quad Bayer sensor with a 48 MP resolution, the highest resolution ever seen on a mobile device. Above the camera, there is a laser autofocus mechanism and a LED flash, while under it there is a circular fingerprint reader placed at the center of the back cover. With the Sony Xperia XZ3, the Japanese company has decided not to follow the notch bandwagon again: the device features a classic 18:9 display with thick bezels on the upper and lower sides.

According to reports, this display will have a diagonal of 5.7 inches. Sony has already confirmed that it will hold its IFA 2018 conference on August 30, so the date in which Sony Xperia XZ3 will be announced is confirmed. Among the other specs, there should be an octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz, paired with 6 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB of internal storage, depending on the variant you will choose to buy.

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Oppo Realme 2 Pro to debut in September, new teaser suggests

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 28, 2018

Oppo is letting its new Realme sub-brand grow up very quickly. Since the launch of the sub-brand happened less than four months ago, the Chinese giant has already announced two budget phones: Realme 1 which hit the shelves on May 15, and Realme 2 which was officially unveiled today and will go on sale starting from mid-September. Right after unveiling the new handset, the company has published a new teaser image hinting at the arrival of another device from its sub-brand: Oppo Realme 2 Pro. A more advanced version which will probably be a midrange phone focused on the quality-price ratio.

The teaser has been published on Twitter from the official Realme account, and we can read “One more thing 2 surprise you” with the characters 2, p, r, and o highlighted in red (2 Pro if you stick them together). The teaser also confirms that the new surprising thing will come in September. Sadly, no info has been released about the possible specs of the upcoming phone. According to the most reliable hypotheses, Oppo Realme 2 Pro will boast a Qualcomm chipset from the Snapdragon 600 series paired with up to 6 GB of RAM.

If you thought this was it, think again. We have another surprise up our sleeve. #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/rynty9cH8J

— realme (@realmemobiles) August 28, 2018

The original Realme 2 comes with an original glass/metal sandwich design and a notched display with very narrow bezels, a 6.2-inch size, and an HD+ resolution to restrain energy consumption. On the hardware side, it features an octa-core Snapdragon 450 chipset by Qualcomm clocked at 1.8 GHz, 3 or 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of internal storage depending on the configuration. The battery has a huge capacity of 4230 mAh and it is supported by an advanced battery saving feature based on AI. The main camera is a dual setup with 13 and 2 MP resolutions, while the front-facing snapper has an 8 MP resolution. The starting price tag in India is about €110 for the base variant.

How much do you think Oppo Realme 2 Pro will cost?