Sony Xperia XZ2 Launched In China For 5,999 Yuan ($954)

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Apr 17, 2018

Just one day after the official announcement of its Premium sibling, the older Sony Xperia XZ2 has been launched in China. The launch event of the most powerful flagship from the Japanese hi-tech giant took place at 751 D-fashion design Square, Beijing. The handset is actually up for the first Chinese pre-sale and the official price tag for China is 5,999 Yuan, which roughly translates into €772/$954. It is not the most expensive price tag, but it is far from being affordable.

In the event, the company highlighted all the main specs of the flagship once again. Sony Xperia XZ2 features a double-glass sandwich design with a 3D curvature on the back to enhance the grip and a metal frame in the middle. The phone measures 153 x 72 x 11.1 mm, while its weight is 198 grams. Both the glasses are protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and the phone is also waterproof and dustproof thanks to the IP65/68 standard. The display is an 18:9 panel (even though bezels are not so narrow) with a 5.7-inch size and a Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels. It features TRILUMINOS, X-Reality and HDR technologies which make it one of the best display ever seen on a mobile phone.

The front panel is 2.5D-curved and even though there is a pair of thick bezels the fingerprint reader has been placed at the center of the backplate. On the hardware side, Sony Xperia XZ2 boasts an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The main camera is a single sensor with a 19 MP resolution, while the front camera has a resolution of 5 MP. The battery has a capacity of 3180 mAh and, according to tests, it has been optimized in an excellent way by the Japanese company. It supports Quick Charge 3.0 for fast charging. The operating system installed is, obviously, Android 8.0 Oreo.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro To Get Android 8.1 This Month With MIUI Global Update

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Apr 17, 2018

Despite its support for older devices, Xiaomi is usually slower than other smartphones manufacturers at bringing the latest Android versions on its devices. On the other hand, with its user interface MIUI, there isn’t much need for the latest Android iterations as it is full of additional features and improvements. Anyways, in the recent months, the company seems to be getting faster at releasing major updates, and this may happen even with Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, even though it is not a flagship device.

The mid-ranger focused on the quality-price ratio is still running a ROM based on Android Nougat. It is actually getting updated to MIUI Global Stable 9.2.7.0 based on Android 7.1.1. But a new firmware has just surfaced online, and it suggests that the phone may switch directly to Android 8.1 Oreo, which is actually the latest OS version. The leaked MIUI 9 Global Stable firmware carries the build number 9.5.6.0.OEIMIFA and according to the official MIUI update schedule it will be officially rolled out starting from this month via OTA. Currently, it is only available to download on MIUI website and it can be manually flashed on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.

If you do not want to wait for the firmware to be rolled out via OTA, you can download the ZIP file with the firmware by heading to this link. The update to MIUI 9 Global Stable 9.5.6.0.OEIMIFA based on Android 8.1 also brings the support to Project Treble on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. It is a project which tries to solve the fragmentation issue on Android by dividing the OS into two frameworks: one with the core OS and one with the company’s customization. This division will make it easier for the company to release fast updates. The new update also contains VoLTE support.

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Honor MagicBook Reservation Now Live at Vmall, Image & Few Details Outed

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 17, 2018

Huawei recently revealed that it would be launching a laptop under the Honor brand. The laptop which would be the first under the brand would be called Honor MagicBook and would be unveiled alongside the Honor 10 on April 19. The upcoming laptop is now up for reservation on Huawei’ Vmall.

The reservation began on April 16 and at present, over 54,000 persons have indicated interest in having the sleek laptop which required them to make a 100 Yuan deposit. Some of the details we could scoop from the reservation page are that the Honor MagicBook will have a standard version and a high-end edition. The laptop will also be available in two colour options, a light and dark variant. The high-end version will only come in the light-coloured body.

One spectacular feature of the Honor MagicBook as gathered from previous teasers is the bezel-less frame it adopts. The reservation page also contains a picture of the device. Although it is partly covered with a veil, we can still catch a glimpse of the entire design. The bezels only look very thin on the sides but the top and bottom bezels are still considerably large. The keyboard and trackpad look very much similar to those of Apple MacBook models. The device also has a web camera housed on the top bezel. The price is unfortunately not revealed as well as the date the device will ship. All other details will be known when the MagicBook is launched on April 19.

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Rumor: Google May Acquire Nokia Health (Withings)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 17, 2018

Nokia (Not HMD Global) purchased Withings a few years ago and renamed it as Nokia Health. Following the acquisition, it has released a couple of products and rebranded others. They include the Nokia Go activity tracker, Nokia Steel HR smartwatch, and Nokia Body Cardio to name a few. Latest reports say Nokia wants to do away with the division.

According to 9to5Google, a memo leaked in February revealed the health division is struggling. Hence, the reason for wanting to sell it off. Google is said to be one of the bidders for the division.

It is reported that Nest is actually the one interested in purchasing Nokia Health. However, Nest announced earlier this year that it would no longer be a separate Alphabet Inc. subsidiary and will be merged back with Google. So, technically it is Google doing the bidding.

There are some other unnamed companies interested in the acquisition. Two of them are French companies and the other is a non-European company. Unfortunately, Google may have issues with the acquisition.

The French government wants it sold to a French company as the country is trying to develop AI. There is also the concern for data protection for Europeans. Google is aware of these developments and is also pulling its own strings. It has established a new AI research center in France and is increasing its workforce in the country.

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Photo Showing The Front & Back View Of the Nubia Red Magic Gaming Phone Leaked

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 17, 2018

It is no longer news that ZTE’s elite brand Nubia is prepping for the launch of its own gaming smartphone billed to happen on April 19. The Nubia gaming phone has already been revealed to go by the name Nubia Red Magic phone and already press invites to the launch have started rolling out. Just a couple of days to go, we have now spotted the real photo of the Nubia Red Magic phone showing both the front and back designs.

The Nubia Red Magic Gaming Phone is expected to come with a powerful hardware configuration and a unique design. The design is said to include cool lighting effects with a super run-class design. The device is also expected to come with four cooling fans to provide some level of cooling. The design will also include some cooling features such as air cooling, near black body, carbon nano-material and a three-dimensional wind tunnel section structure. Although the photo isn’t very clear, we can guess the presence of a dual camera setup on the device as well as a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

On the hardware corner, the Nubia gaming phone is expected to come with a Snapdragon 845 chipset backed by 8GB of RAM. This is just enough to ensure heavy games can be installed on the device. There are also going to be features that ensure high frame rate during gameplay.

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Xiaomi Releases Video Ad For Mi 6X

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 17, 2018

We have a little over a week before the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 6X. A few days ago, official press renders of the phone surfaced online. It has now been followed by an official video ad.

The video advert confirms the phone will have vertically-placed dual cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It also confirms the phone will come in black, red, gold, and blue color variants.

Another feature confirmed at the end of the video is the camera configuration. The Mi 6X will have 20MP cameras on both sides. One is the 20MP selfie camera and another is the 20MP main camera on the rear. The configuration of the secondary camera isn’t revealed in the video but it is said to be an 8MP sensor.

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The Xiaomi Mi 6X will be announced on April 25 as a successor to the Mi 5X. It will have a 5.99” 2160 x 1080 display with an 18:9 aspect ratio.

With respect to its processor, there are conflicting reports. There are some who say the phone has a Snapdragon 626 processor. Some have also said it is an Helio P60 SoC, yet others again say it is a Snapdragon 660.

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Meizu M3S, M3 Note And Others Get A New Flyme Update

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 17, 2018

A new software update has just hit four Meizu phones. It is the stable update to Flyme 6.3.0.0G and the firmware is based on Android 7.0 Nougat. The update is actually rolling out via OTA on Meizu M3S, M3 Note, U10, and U20. An official changelog has been released as well, so we know every improvement of this update. First of all, it updates the Android security patch. With the new firmware, the system stability and the translations have been improved, as well as energy consumption, compatibility with third-party apps and the Contacts app.

Besides these improvements, there are several bug fixes in the new firmware for Meizu M3S, M3 Note, U10 and U20. They pertain to the camera app, icons, system sounds, settings, Bluetooth connectivity (while connected to a car) and time in the status bar. You can head to the official forum in order to check the full changelog and get the firmware download links for Meizu M3S, M3 Note, U10, and U20 which you can use to manually flash the update.

Meizu will soon celebrate its 15th anniversary by releasing a new trio of smartphones: Meizu 15, 15 Plus and 15 Lite. The Chinese company has just published an official teaser confirming that the line-up will be officially unveiled on April 22. The launch event will take place at the Wuzhen Internet International Conference Center in China, at 7:30 PM local time. The Lite version will be an affordable mid-ranger, the Plus variant will be the most powerful flagship of the company and the standard version will sit in the middle.

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T Receive Android 8.1 Oreo Update, Brings April’s Security Patch Too

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 17, 2018

OnePlus has begun rolling out an update to the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. The update which comes as OxygenOS 5.1 brings both devices to Android 8.1 Oreo.

OnePlus has also included April’s security patch in the update and full-screen gesture support for the OnePlus 5T. There are also a few new additions to the gaming mode and OnePlus launcher.

Android 8.1 brings new features like neural network API which provides apps with hardware acceleration for on-device machine learning. There is also support for Netflix’ picture-in-picture mode.

For OxygenOS features, the launcher can now auto-name folders based on categories. There are also category tags when using the app drawer search function. The latter feature is also available on the OnePlus 3T. OnePlus has also optimized the gaming mode. There is a new power saving mode and network boost for gaming apps.

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LG G7 ThinQ Render Surfaces Online Showing Off The Phone’s Design

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Apr 17, 2018

LG is preparing to launch its new flagship smartphone, which is reportedly named LG G7 ThinQ. While we have already seen lots of leaks related to the phone’s specifications and features as well as images and renders, the new render of the LG G7 ThinQ by @evleaks gives the best view of the phone’s design.

There is a thick metal frame, which reminds us the company’s another model LG G6. The phone also has rounded corners around the phone’s frame. Further, the renders also confirm that the phone’s display will feature a notch on the display — just like most other flagship smartphones launching this year.

The notch consists of a typical sensor, a front-facing camera sensor, and a small earpiece. The smartphone is expected to come with a dual rear camera setup with two 16-megapixel sensors, which will be a step up from the 16-megapixel + 13-megapixel combo setup on the LG V30.

Based on the previous reports, the phone will also come with recording and playback support for HDR 10. The flagship phone is expected to sport an M+ LCD display with a panel said to be “twice as bright as the G6 and significantly more colorful.”

Under the hood, the LG G7 ThinQ is expected to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and have up to 6GB of RAM. The phone is believed to feature an extra physical button to trigger an AI-enabled voice assistant.

The South Korean company has already scheduled a launch event for LG G7 ThinQ on 2nd May in New York, followed by a domestic launch in Seoul on 3rd March. So, it’s just a matter of a couple of weeks before the company officially reveals the pricing and availability details.

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OPPO Patents In-Display Fingerprint Scanner

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 17, 2018

OPPO is following the steps of its sister company Vivo. The latter was the first manufacturer to release a phone with an in-display fingerprint scanner but OPPO may be joining the ranks soon.

OPPO has received a patent approval from China’s State Intellectual Property Office for an in-display fingerprint scanner. Photos from the patent documents show that the fingerprint scanner doesn’t only unlock the device but can be used when the phone is unlocked too which may mean support for payments too.

The fingerprint recognition area is pretty small compared to the one on the Vivo Apex.

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Leaked Moto E5 & E5 Plus Press Renders Capture Both Models From All Angles

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 17, 2018

Motorola is expected to release the Moto E5 series models this year as successors to the E4 series. The Moto E series is the company’s budget series and usually come with an affordable price but quality build. We expect the Moto E5 to launch alongside the E5 Plus. A couple of official-looking renders of the models have surfaced, revealing the design of both the Moto E5 and Moto E5 Plus captured from all angles.

This isn’t the first time we are seeing the press images of the Moto E5 Plus but this time around, the renders come in Graphite and Gold colours. The renders confirm the presence of an 18:9 aspect ratio on the screen and a glossy back. At the rear, there is a fingerprint scanner and a camera module. The camera modules could be confused as housing a dual camera setup but in reality, there is only a single camera. The glossy back finish looks like it could be glass or metal but considering the expected entry-level price tag, it could also turn out to be glossy plastic. According to Geekbench, the Moto E5 will feature a Snapdragon 430 chipset. The device is also expected to sport a 5.0-inch display.

On the other hand, the Moto E5 looks less flashy than the E5 Plus. Its back has a matte finish and the material looks like metal but could actually be plastic. The Mto E5 also comes with a single camera and in this case, there is no confusion about that. The device also packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded into the Moto logo.

It remains to be seen when the Moto E5 and E5 Plus will be launched but we believe that won’t be too far away. We also don’t know what price tags they would adopt and the complete specs.

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Moto G5S Gets A Price Cut In India Ahead Of Moto G6 Launch

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Jeet

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Apr 17, 2018

Motorola has scheduled a launch event on 19th April in Brazil, where the Lenovo-owned company is expected to launch its upcoming Moto G6 smartphone series. Now, ahead of that, Motorola has slashed the pricing on its Moto G5S in India.

The Moto G5S has received a price cut of Rs. 4,000 in India, bringing down the phone’s effective price to Rs. 9,999. The phone was originally launched in India in August last year for Rs. 13,999.

The smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch Full-HD IPS LCD display with screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, which is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top. The handset runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and is paired with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.

The device comes equipped with a single rear camera that has a 16-megapixel sensor, with PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, and LED flash. On the front side, it comes with a 5-megapixel camera sensor with a wide-angle lens, LED flash, and f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB port. The device runs on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box. There’s a 3,000mAh battery under the hood which comes with TurboPower fast charging technology.

This price cut for the Moto G5S smartphone comes at a time when Motorola is expected to launch its next-generation Moto G-series devices — Moto G6, G6 Play and G6 Plus at a launch event on 19th April. Along with Moto G6-series, the company is also preparing to launch Moto E5-series smartphones.

Nubia NX606J Seen On TENAA Is Most Likely The Nubia Z18

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 17, 2018

Last week, ZTE’s Nubia announced the Nubia Z18 Mini. It is a less-powerful variant of the unreleased flagship which should launch as the Nubia Z18. The launch of the Z18 may not be far off as a flagship Nubia phone has just been spotted on TENAA.

The ZTE phone has model number NX606J and this isn’t the first time we have come across it. About two months ago, a phone with the same model number and powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor was seen on AnTuTu.

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The Nubia NX606J has a 5.99-inch display with a 1080 x 2160 display. It is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 2.649 GHz. This is most definitely the Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform.

The phone has two variants – one with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and another with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There are dual cameras on the rear but TENAA lists only one of them which is the 24MP main sensor. There is an 8MP sensor in front for selfies.

The Nubia NX606J runs Android 8.0 Oreo, has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and packs a 3,350mAh battery.

TENAA has provided pictures of a black unit but adds that there will be a gold unit too. We believe there will be more than two color variants at launch.

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Xiaomi Mi A1 Discontinuation Rumors Debunked; Stocks to Replenish Soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 17, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi A1, the first Android One phone from the Chinese manufacturer is not available for buying on Mi.com and Flipkart. Hence, the rumor mill has started speculating that the company might have discontinued the Mi A1 and it could be prepping up to launch the Mi A2 as its successor phone. A Xiaomi representative has confirmed that the Mi A1 is not discontinued and the company will soon begin selling it once again. However, the spokesperson did not reveal the exact timeframe of the return of the smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was launched in India in September 2017. It is a re-branded version of the Xiaomi Mi 5X that was exclusively made available in China in July last year. The Mi A1 runs on stock version of Android Oreo and does not feature the MIUI 9 skin that is found on the Mi 5X. It was launched with a pricing of Rs. 14,999 (~$228) in India and its price was permanently slashed to Rs. 13,999 (~$213) in December.

Xiaomi will be launching the Xiaomi Mi 6X smartphone on April 25. It is speculated that like the Mi 5X, the Mi 6X will be not available outside of China. However, the same phone running on stock version of Android could be sold in overseas market as Xiaomi Mi A2.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 and Redmi Y2 monikers was spotted in the source code of the Indian edition of Xiaomi’s website. This suggest that the company may introduce the Mi A2 few weeks after the launch of Mi 6X.

Recent reports have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be equipped with 5.99-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660 chipset, 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 + 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 dual camera setup and Sony IMX376 20-megapixel selfie snapper. Other specs include Android 8.1 Oreo, 2,910mAH battery and variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

In related news, Xiaomi is also rumored to be working on a budget phone called Redmi S2 that will be featuring an 18:9 display supporting HD+ resolution, Snapdragon 625 SoC, 12-megpaixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup, 16 GB storage and 3,080mAh battery.

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New US Ban May Mean No ZTE Axon 9 Or Worse

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 17, 2018

ZTE and its relationship with the United States just took a turn for the worse and the effect will be massive. The reason for the sour relationship is not unrelated to the sanctions placed on the Chinese manufacturer last year for selling US technology to Iran.

ZTE got fined for its actions and was told to terminate the employment of 4 senior executives and discipline 35 others or risk getting cut off from its US suppliers. However, it only fired the four executives as it revealed in March.

ZTE’s failure to keep to its agreement resulted in the US Department of Commerce announcing yesterday that all American companies are banned from selling components to ZTE for a period of 7 years.

The first American company that comes to mind is Qualcomm which means for the next 7 years, ZTE should not release a phone powered by a Qualcomm chip. While ZTE may look to MediaTek for chips for its mid-range phones, flagships like the Axon 9 which should come with a Snapdragon 845 may be scrapped or delayed due to a redesign if ZTE decides to switch to a Samsung processor or MediaTek chipset.

Unfortunately for ZTE, the processor part is just half of its problems. The US Department of Commerce also banned the export of software which means its devices may not come with Google Play services or receive updates.

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Buy M-Horse Pure 3 Smartphone For Only $149.99 On TomTop; Two Color Versions Available

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 17, 2018

M-Horse took the wraps off its hotly-anticipated Pure 3 smartphone in February this year. As expected, the phone was very well-received by smartphone lovers.

But much to the chagrin of cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a fortune on a smartphone, the Pure 3 didn’t come cheap. Bearing that in mind, TomTop is offering the coveted phone at a lowered price of just $149.99. Aside from that, you are also eligible to get free shipping.

The M-Horse Pure 3 4G smartphone would normally set you back $246.66 on TomTop, but the Chinese wholesale and retail online shop is offering a noteworthy 40% discount on the phone’s retail price.

The Pure 3 smartphone is a bargain under $150, given that it sports an eye-catching aluminum alloy body design, coupled with a 5.7 inches IPS, HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels) display. The dual-SIM smartphone boasts multiple sensors such as a proximity sensor, accelerometer, ambient light, compass, fingerprint scanner, and gyroscope.

On top of that, it packs a powerful MediaTek Helio P23 MT6763, 64-bit processor along with an ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 700MHz, 2-Cores GPU, under the hood. It offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard memory which can further be expanded up to 256GB.

On the photography front, the Pure 3 smartphone sports a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup with dual-LED and AF on the back. Up front, there’s an 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual front shooter for selfies.

The device draws its juices from a non-removable 4,000 mAh Lithium-Polymer battery and it runs on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system. The phone is up for grabs in red and black color version on TomTop.

You can head straight to this link in order to avail the deal, which is slated to end in 2 days. The discount will be valid for both red and black color versions of the Pure 3 smartphone. Note that out of 600 available pieces, 314 were already sold out at the time of writing.

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Honor 10 Official Images Leaked Along With Full Specs

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 17, 2018

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor will be debuting the Honor 10 flagship phone in London on May 15. However, the company will be debuting it first in China on April 19. Well-known tipster Roland Quandt has released some press renders of the Honor 10 smartphone. Also, he has revealed some information on the specifications of the upcoming Honor flagship.’

Quandt claims that the Honor 10 will be available in colors like Black, Teal and a special Bluish-pink variant that shows off a different shade depending on the viewing angle. The rear panel of the phone is made out of glass and it features an aluminum frame. It measures 7.7mm in height and it weighs 153 grams.

The Honor 10 borrows its design from the Huawei P20 flagship phone. Like the Huawei P20, the Honor 10 features a notched screen and a fingerprint scanner enabled home button on the bottom bezel. The only noticeable design change on the Honor 10 is that it features a horizontally arranged dual camera setup instead of the vertical dual camera found on the P20.

The Honor 10 has a 5.84-inch IPS LTPS LCD display that the supports 2280 x 1080 pixels. The screen is laid under a layer of 2.5D glass. The tipster claims that the handset is equipped with 20-megapixel + 24-megapixel dual camera setup, but its TENAA listing had revealed that it features 16-megapixel + 24-megapxiel dual rear cameras. The dual-tone LED flash is positioned besides the dual camera module. Like predecessor models, the Honor 10 lacks Leica branding for its dual rear shooters.

Unlike the main camera, the Honor 10 features the same 24-megapixel front facing camera that can be found on the Huawei P20 series phones. The frontal camera will bear AI capabilities. The TENAA listing of the Honor 10 has suggested that it could be fueled by the NPU enabled Kirin 970 SoC that powers the Honor V10, Huawei P20 and Mate 10 series. Depending on the market, the Honor 10 will be available with 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage or 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It does not feature a microSD card slot.

The Honor 10 will be running on Android 8.1 Oreo that will be overlaid with Emotion UI 8.1. It will be equipped with a 3,320mAh battery like the Huawei P20. Quandt has not revealed any information on its pricing, but the Chinese media is speculating that 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants would be respectively priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$398), 2,899 Yuan (~$461) and 3,399 Yuan (~$541). This shows that the Honor 10 will be cheaper than the P20. This could be because it includes a cheaper display and eMMC memory.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Box (MDZ-16-AB) TV Box For Only $61.99 On LightInTheBox

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 17, 2018

LightInTheBox is offering the Xiaomi Mi Box (MDZ-16-AB) TV box at a discounted price of just $61.99. It’s worth noting that the discount is valid for the EU adapter version of the TV box for a limited period of time.

The Mi Box (MDZ-16-AB) 4K Android TV set-top box supports HDR video format. The device is powered by a Cortex-A53 processor and it uses a sturdy Mali-450 GPU 750MHz graphics processing unit to deliver unparalleled viewing experience.
Furthermore, the Mi Box (MDZ-16-AB) Android TV box offers 2GB of RAM and a hearty 8GB of onboard storage. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system.

Apart from supporting a slew of audio formats including OGG, WAV, WMA, MP3, the Mi Box supports a broad range of picture formats such as JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP. The device supports RM / RMVB, MPEG, WMV video formats as well.

With access to a myriad of hit shows, blockbusters, viral videos and numerous radio stations, the Mi Box allows you to stream, play and be entertained for a long time. As if that weren’t enough, it even lets you search what you want simply by speaking into the voice remote control.

You can visit this link in order to check out the full specification and take advantage of the promotion before it ends in 9 days. Note that the Xiaomi Mi Box (MDZ-16-AB) TV box will retain its original asking price of $142.99 once the promotion concludes.

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Xiaomi Redmi S2 Key Specs Leaked; Could be Entry-Level Phone with Dual Cameras, 18:9 Display

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 17, 2018

Xiaomi has recently launched the Mi MIX 2S and Redmi Note 5 smartphones in China. The home country will be receving the Xiaomi Mi 6X phone on April 19. In India, the Chinese manufacturer has launched Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi 5 phones so far in this year. There is no confirmation on when India will be receiving the Mi MIX 2S flagship, but leaked firmware files have revealed that Xiaomi may soon launch a new entry-level phone called Redmi S2 in India. The information about the Redmi S2 has surfaced through its leaked firmware files.

Through the leaked firmware files, it has been found that the Redmi S2 will be featuring an 18:9 aspect ratio display that will support 720 x 1440 pixels resolution. However, the exact size of its display is not available yet.

The firmware files of the Redmi S2 shows has references for msm8953 which suggests that it is fueled by Snapdragon 625 mobile platform. Yes, it is yet another Xiaomi phone with SD625 onboard! In the recent past, Xiaomi has released a number phones with SD625 such as Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi Note 5, Xiaomi Mi A1, Mi 5X, Mi Max 2, Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 4X, Redmi Note 4 and Redmi 4 Prime.

The base model of the phone will feature 16 GB of storage. At present, there is no information available on the other storage model of the Redmi S2. Also, there are no details available on the amount of RAM it will be featuring. It can be assumed that the handset may feature 2 GB of RAM. There could be 32 GB model with 3 GB of RAM.

For photography, the Redmi S2 would be equipped with a dual camera setup on its rear. It may feature 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 or 12-megapixel OmniVision OV12A10 as the primary sensor that will be coupled with 5-megpaixel Samsung S5K5E8 sensor. For snapping selfies, it is expected to feature 5-megpaixel Samsung S5K5E8 sensor. Electronic Image Stabilization, Portrait Mode and Face Unlock are some of the camera features that will be available on the Redmi S2. The handset will be running on Android 8.1 Oreo and MIUI 9 skin. It will be fueled by 3,080mAh battery.

It is speculated that Xiaomi may release the Redmi S2 smartphone in markets like India and China since the firmware contains details for its Indian and Chinese variants. At present, there is no information available on the launch date and pricing of Redmi S2.

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Nubia Red Magic Gaming Phone’s Teaser Photos Officially Released

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 17, 2018

Nubia has recently launched a new gaming division and it has also confirmed that its first gaming focused phone – the Nubia Red Magic will be unveiled on April 19. On Monday, the company released new photos to tease its upcoming gaming phone.

As it can be seen in the new images, the Red Magic gaming phone sports a very sleek design and it seems to be wearing a metallic body. It appears that it has a dedicated red-colored button on one of its sides. The recently unveiled Black Shark gaming phone features an exclusive Shark Key for accessing immersive gaming experience. The mysterious red button on the Red Magic gaming phone could have a similar functionality.

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Previous reports have revealed that the Red Magic gaming phone would be not only sporting an amazing design, but also it will be equipped with sufficient cooling features to prevent it from overheating while enjoy resource hungry games on it. It is speculated to be equipped with four inbuilt fans and for heat dissipation it will be arriving with features like air cooling, black body, carbon nano material and three dimensional wind tunnel section structure.

The rumor mill is yet to reveal its entire specifications. However, it is speculated that the Red Magic gaming phone will be fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. Also, it is likely to sport a 5.99-inch FHD+ resolution display. Nubia CEO Ni Fei has claimed that the company would be launching it in China and Europe simultaneously. It is also expected to bring the Red Magic phone to other markets like India

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