Meizu Announces Flyme 7 Will Launch Alongside Meizu 15, Beta Testers Wanted

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Apr 16, 2018

Meizu has announced a new version of its Android-based OS called Flyme will launch soon. The new version will be called Flyme 7 and will be unveiled on April 22, the same date of the launch of the Meizu 15.

The info comes from the official Twitter accounts of Flyme OS and Meizu’s head of marketing, Ard Boudeling. The official Weibo account also released teasers yesterday ahead of the confirmation today.

The Weibo page has also revealed that recruitment of beta testers have already begun. If you are interested, the first step is to download the official Flyme Forum app. Open, sign in/up and you should see a registration page for Flyme 7. Ensure you read the instructions carefully before proceeding.

Unveiled together with the #MEIZU 15, the long-awaited Flyme 7. See you in 6 days! Join our feature guessing at https://t.co/goLnIWoi1h and get inspirations on Flyme 7's new features! pic.twitter.com/xbNOgGO939

— Flyme (@FlymeGlobal) April 16, 2018

Excited about the Meizu 15 launch? Well, get hyped. On April 22, we will also unveil our all-new Android skin; Flyme 7.

— Ard Boudeling (@ArdCB) April 16, 2018

The app will automatically detect your device’s IMEI and serial number as you register. Once you are done, submit your application. Selected testers will receive an OTA update.

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Meizu May Launch New Earphones Next Week

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 16, 2018

On Sunday, April 22, Meizu will announce its new flagship phone – the Meizu 15. The Meizu 15 will come along with Lite and Plus variants, but the three phones may not be the only products launching that day.

A new teaser on Meizu’s official Twitter page hints at the launch of new earphones too. The tweet which was posted yesterday says “A new sound. One week left” and includes a photo which has an audio theme.

A new sound. One week left. pic.twitter.com/XnR9nCs803

— MEIZU (@MEIZU) April 15, 2018

Last year, when Meizu announced the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus, it also announced the Meizu Flow earphones. The Meizu Flow is a pair of wired earphones created together with the Institute of Acoustics and Japanese designer Kosho Tsuboi.

The Meizu Flow has an upgraded version called the Meizu Flow Bass earlier this year. Both the Flow and the Flow Bass are available on Meizu’s site for the same ¥599 (~$95) price.

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Nubia Red Magic Gaming Phone Invites Come In The Form Of Supply Crates

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 16, 2018

Gaming phones are the new trend in the market and the Chinese are making sure that they are on top of this trend. After the launch of the Xiaomi backed Black Shark gaming smartphone, another Chinese company, Nubia, is all set to unveil its own gaming smartphone — the Nubia Red Magic Phone. The launch is on April 19 and the company has started sending out invites to the media. What’s interesting about these invites is how they look.

The Nubia Red Magic Gaming phone invite comes in the form of a supply crate from the popular game Rules of Survival: Battle Royale. If you haven’t played this game before, then know that during gameplay, multiple supply crates drop in from the sky that helps users gather ammo and other gadgets in order to increase their chances of survival. The supply crates in the game look like the invite above.

Once you open the invite, you’d find a scroll with the code: 0008,4767,7621,0008,2052,3172. Chinese media has already decoded it and it says, “No Red Magic Survive”. Don’t go by its literal meaning as it kind of means ‘Be the Best’. So, this is a way to keep the media interested in the April 19 event.

The company has already started teasing the phone and we have also got a first glimpse of the handset thanks to a image shared by one of its executives. Expect powerful hardware, next-gen cooling technology, and features that ensure high frame rate during gameplay on the new Red Magic Phone.

We just have to wait a couple more days to get official details of the handset. So stay tuned!

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Honor Play 7C Flame Red Color Variant To Go On Sale Tomorrow In China

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Jeet

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Apr 16, 2018

Last month, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched the Honor Play 7C in China. While the phone went on sale in China from 13th March, the Flame Red color variant was not available for purchase. Today, the company has announced that the Flame Red color variant of the Honor Play 7C will be available on sale from 17th April.

The 3GB RAM and 32GB storage model is priced at 899 Yuan (approximately $143) while the top-end variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage cost 1299 Yuan, which roughly converts to $207. Apart from Red color, the device is also available in Black, Gold, and Blue color options.

The Honor 7C sports a large 5.99-inch TFT LCD IPS display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 14nm octa-core chipset clocked at 1.8GHz, with integrated Adreno 506 GPU.

The processor is paired with 3GB of RAM on the standard version and there’s also another version which packs 4GB RAM. The 3GB RAM version houses 32GB of storage while the 4GB RAM model comes with 64GB of internal storage. Both models come with a microSD card slot, allowing users to expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

The smartphone features a dual camera setup at the rear, which is located on the top left corner and is aligned horizontally with an LED flash on the inner edge. It comprises a 13-megapixel primary + 2-megapixel secondary camera sensors. The secondary camera is a bokeh camera which should create vivid shots with blurred background. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel selfie shooter with the display acting as a smart soft light when taking selfies.

There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back and the phone comes with the face unlock feature. The device is running the latest EMUI 8.0 custom interface which is based on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. The phone packs a 3,000mAh battery which the company claims is optimized to provide longer battery life.

OnePlus 6 Camera Samples Released by OnePlus CEO Reveals Photography Prowess of 20MP + 16MP Dual Lenses

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 16, 2018

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has added fresh camera samples to his Weibo account. The new images that were shot at Stanford, California seem to have snapped using the OnePlus 6. Here are all the photos that have been shared by Lau.

The new photos reveal that OnePlus 6 can snap detailed and flawless photos in bright conditions. Also, it is capable of capturing impressive shots with bokeh effect. It appears that OnePlus may soon release some camera samples that will reveal its photography prowess in dim light conditions.

A leaked promotional photo of the OnePlus 6 that had surfaced over the weekend had revealed that it features 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup. The OnePlus 5T from last year also features the same camera setup. Even though there are no details available, the cameras of OP6 are likely to feature some enhanced features compared to OnePlus 5T.

Since the images were shot at Stanford, California, it is speculated that the OnePlus CEO has already landed in the U.S. to prepare for the overseas launch of the OnePlus 6. Previous leaks have revealed that OnePlus 6 will be arriving with 6.28-inch notched display, Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6 GB / 8 GB RAM variants and up to 256 GB UFS 2.1 storage. It is expected to house a 3,450mA battery. OnePlus is speculated to introduce Dash Charge V2 on OP6 that will allow users to use it for the entire day by charging it only for 20 minutes.

At the beginning of this month, GizmoChina’s sources had revealed that 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB variants of the OnePlus 6 could be respectively priced at 3,299 Yuan (~$525), 3,799 Yuan (~$605)and 4,399 Yuan (~$700) in China. Also, the next-generation OnePlus flagship is rumored to go official in China on May 5. Hence, the rumor mill is speculating that the overseas announcement of the OP6 mat happen at the end of this month. A recent report has revealed that the OnePlus 6 will be arriving in a new color option of Blue Coral.

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OnePlus 6 Will Be Available Exclusively Through Amazon In India

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Jeet

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Apr 16, 2018

OnePlus is expected to launch its upcoming flagship smartphone — OnePlus 6 later this month. Ahead of the phone’s official launch, almost everything surrounding the device has been leaked online, including renders, specs, features and pricing details.

Now, according to the latest information, the OnePlus 6 smartphone will be exclusively available in India through online retailer Amazon. OnePlus has a partnership with Amazon India and every smartphone from the company is available in India exclusively through Amazon India in the initial days. Later on, the devices also go up for sale on the company’s official online store.

OnePlus is teasing its upcoming flagship smartphone through promotional videos and one such video mentions that the OnePlus 6 will be Amazon Exclusive in India. All the previous models from the company have also been Amazon exclusive in India.

The smartphone will feature an edge-to-edge full-screen display along with the notch. However, the company has confirmed that the smartphone will come with an option to hide the notch. Under the hood, the device will come equipped with Qualcomm‘s flagship chipset — Snapdragon 845 SoC, which powers majority of the flagship devices launched this year.

It will feature a dual camera setup at the back with a 20-megapixel sensor and a 16-megapixel sensor. Further, it says that the phone will have Dash Charge V2, which is claimed to provide full day’s power with just 20 minutes of charging.

The phone is expected to come in three variants — 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage. Recently, a promotional poster of the Coral Blue colored OP6 surfaced online, confirming that the company will certainly launch this variant along with Black and White color models.

As for the pricing, the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model is expected to be priced at 4,399 Yuan (~$697). It is also expected to arrive in two more variants — 6GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, with a price tag of 3,299 Yuan (~$523) and 3,799 Yuan (~$570) respectively.

OnePlus is also teaming up with Marvel Studios and is expected to launch an Avengers-themed variant of the OP6. Since the movie’s release date is April 27, we may see the phone’s official launch around that date. In China, the phone is expected to launch on 5th May.

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Honor 10’s Full Specifications Leaked Through TENAA Listing Ahead of its Official Announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 16, 2018

A recent report has revealed that the upcoming Honor 10 flagship will be featuring a notched display like the Huawei P20. However, instead of the vertical dual camera setup found on the P20, the Honor 10 is expected to feature horizontally arranged dual rear cameras. Four network variants of the Honor 10 namely COL-TL00, COL-TL10, COL-AL10 and COL-AL00 have been recently certified by China’s TENAA regulatory body. The Chinese authority has revealed the entire specs of the phone, albeit its images.

A recently leaked image showing the rear view of the Honor 10 phone had revealed the COL-AL10 model number. Its TENAA listing reveals that it will be available variant like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The Honor 10 phone with model number CLO-AL00 includes 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.

The COL-TL10 Honor 10 has 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM. The COL-TL00’s listing shows that it has an internal storage of 128 GB and it would be available in RAM options like 4 GB and 6 GB. These network variants are driven by Kirin 970 chipset and pre-installed with Android 8.1 Oreo. None of the variants seem to feature microSD card slot. The dimensions of the Honor 10 include 149.6 x 71.2 x 7.7 mm and it weighs 153 grams. It is fitted with a 5.84-inch IPS LCD display that produces 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution.

It is packed with a 3,320mAh battery. For photography, it includes 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup whereas its front panel is fitted with a 24-megapixel selfie camera. It is powered by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.36 GHz. Since it is a flagship phone, it is speculated to be powered by the Kirin 970 chipset that also the Honor View 10, Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Pro, Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro.

The TENAA listings of the Honor 10 may get updated with images before its official launch on April 19. Huawei’s sub-brand will be also holding an exclusive launch event for it in London on May 15.

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Check Out Umidigi A1 Pro Smartphone $99.99 Promotion On AliExpress; Big Discounts Offered By GearBest, DealeXtreme & Desoon Online Stores

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 16, 2018

The UMIDIGI A1 Pro smartphone garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves in March this year. The phone is crammed with a slew of amazing specs and features that make it a bargain under $150.

But if you’re on a tight budget and not willing to shell out that kind of money on a smartphone, we have good news for you. GearBest, DX, and Desoon online stores are giving buyers an opportunity to get their hands on the recently released A1 Pro smartphone at a considerably lowered price via AliExpress.

GearBest Online Store (via AliExpress)

AliExpress, the Zhejiang-based online retail service is currently offering the A1 Pro smartphone for only $99.39 on its GearBest online store. This is a 29% reduction in the device’s retail price.

The discount will be valid for the black as well as the blue color version of the smartphone for a limited period of time. You can head straight to this link to take advantage of the promotion before it wraps up.

DealeXtreme Online Store (via AliExpress)

Likewise, the DealeXtreme (DX) store on AliExpress is offering a 35% off on UMIDIGI A1 Pro smartphone’s retail price of $152.99. As a result, you can now buy the black color version of the coveted handset by shelling out only $99.99.

DX is also offering a 28% off on the blue color version of the UMIDIGI A1 Pro, which brings your grand total down to $109.99. Note that the promotion was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

The discount is valid for only 200 pieces. If you’d like to avail this deal, follow this link right away.

Desoon Online Store (via AliExpress)

The Umidigi A1 Pro smartphone normally sells for $139.99 on Desoon online store on AliExpress. But for a limited period of time, you can buy the power packed phone for only $99.39.

In other words, you can get a considerable 29% discount on the phone’s original selling price. However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promotion is slated to end soon, and the A1 Pro will go back to its retail price once the promotion concludes.

You can click here to take advantage of the promotion before it comes to an end in 2 days. You can visit this link to check out Desoon AliExpress homepage.

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Xiaomi Will Reportedly Apply For IPO In Hong Kong Next Month

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Jeet

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Apr 16, 2018

China-based smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO). Previous reports suggested that the company could soon launch its IPO, the latest information reveals that Xiaomi could submit the application for listing in Hong Kong in early May.

While the company has not yet officially commented on this development, Hong Kong Economic Times published an article that says that the China-based company will file an application for IPO in the beginning of May this year and the company could be valued somewhere around $65 billion to $70 billion.

The latest report from Hong Kong Economic Times suggests that the Xioami could be valued around $65-70 billion but the earlier reports related to the China-based company’s IPO suggested that Xiaomi plans an IPO with $100 billion valuation, which could make it the largest tech float of 2018.

The company has reportedly roped in Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group for its initial public offering (IPO). Along with them, Credit Suisse Group AG and Deutsche Bank AG have also been selected by the company to work on the IPO.

Earlier, Xiaomi’s Senior Vice President Wang Xiang said in an interview with CNBC that the company is presently gathering the “resources” it needs for a major push in the U.S., which many believed as a hint for preparing for the IPO. A successful IPO will grant Xiaomi the much-needed inflow of funds to expand further into newer markets.

Xiaomi was valued at around $45 billion when it last raised a funding round in 2014. Once, it held the title of the world’s most valuable technology company. Xioami also successfully achieved its annual revenue target of 100 billion Yuan ($15 billion) in October 2017. The company broke its target by 18 percent and recorded as much as $1 billion in net profit. For 2018, Xiaomi has set a target of $2 billion in profits.

Honor 10 Real Phone Appears in a Leaked Photo Sporting a Notched Display the Huawei P20

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 16, 2018

A high-quality render of the Honor 10 that had appeared in the last week had revealed its attractive design, but the rumor mill has been leaking conflicting information on the appearance of its frontside. Some rumors have claimed that it would be sporting a notch like the Huawei P20, but there are some other sources that have claimed that it may feature a display that offers 100 percent screen-to-body ratio. A fresh photo showing the front view of what appears to be the real Honor 10 handset has surfaced today on Weibo. It reveals that it will be arriving with a notch enabled display like the P20.

The Honor 10 is slated to get unveiled on April 19. The Honor flagship is expected to borrow plenty of specs and features from the Huawei P20. Also, the below image also reveals that it also sports a notched display like the P20.

The rear view of the phone has already revealed that at least one of its color models will feature a color gradient finish of blueish purple. It is speculated that it may sport the same dual camera setup that is available on the Mate 10, albeit Leica and SUMMILUX branding.

Recent reports have claimed that the cameras of the Honor 10 will deliver AI driven photography experience. Leaked photos that were reportedly snapped using the Honor 10 reveals that it will carry support for semantic image segmentation mode.

Rumors have revealed that the handset will be equipped with a 5.84-inch display and it would be fueled by Kirin 970 chipset. The highest configuration variant of the Honor 10 is speculated to be packed with 6 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Nothing much is known on the other specs of the Honor 10. After getting unveiled in China on April 19, the handset is also scheduled to go official in London on May 15.

Buy HOMTOM HT70 4G Phablet For Only $164.99 On GearBest; Flash Sale To End Soon

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 16, 2018

The long-awaited HOMTOM HT70 4G Phablet was finally made available to the public in March this year. Despite boasting an array of awe-inspiring specs and features, it failed to garner popularity among cost-conscious buyers, but that’s about to change.

GearBest is giving a 12% off on the black color version of the HOMTOM HT70’s original asking price. As a result, you can now get your hands on the well-received phablet by shelling out just $164.99.

Aside from that, the site is handing out a considerable 21% off on the silver-tinted HOMTOM HT70 phablet, bringing its retail price down to only $164.99. It’s worth noting that the Flash Sale price will be valid for the remaining 97 pieces of both black and silver color versions for 6 days.

The HT70 is an irresistible phablet, given that it sports a mammoth 6.0 inches HD+, IPS, LCD display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. Moreover, the device is housed in an aluminum alloy and plastic body and features an appealing full view display.

Aside from a fingerprint sensor, there’s a 16-megapixel camera with dual-LED flashlight and AF placed on the back. Up front, there’s a 13-megapixel selfie shooter.

The dual-SIM smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. It draws its juices from a fast charging technology-equipped 10,000 mAh Lithium-Polymer battery, which is non-removable.

The device packs a powerful MediaTek MT6750T, 64-bit processor along with an ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 650MHz, 2-Cores GPU, under the hood. It offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that can further be expanded up to 128GB using SIM 2 slot.

You can visit this link in order to check out the full specification and avail the deal. Note that the HOMTOM HT70 phablet will retain its original selling price once the promotion comes to an end.

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Buy HOMTOM S7 4G Phablet For Only $109.99 On GearBest; Discount Valid For Black, Blue And Silver Color Versions

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Apr 16, 2018

The HOMTOM S7 4G Phablet was launched in September, last year. The device wasn’t particularly designed keeping cost-conscious buyers in mind.

But if you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the well-received phablet without emptying your pocket, we have good news for you. As part of its latest Flash Sale, GearBest is offering the HOMTOM S7 phablet at a reduced price of $109.99.

This is a considerable 4% reduction in the HOMTOM S7’s retail price, and it will be valid for the black, blue and silver color versions of the device. Note that there were 45 pieces of the black, 15 pieces of the blue and only 8 pieces of the silver color version left at the time of writing.

As a phablet, the HOMTOM S7 sports a big 5.5 inches IPS, LCD display with a screen resolution of 1280 x 640 pixels. It features eye-catching rounded edges, coupled with an equally appealing bezel-less design.

The S7 is powered by a MediaTek MT6737, 64-bit processor and it uses an ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 600 MHz, 2-Cores GPU, under the hood. The device offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable onboard storage (up to 64GB).

There’s an 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED and AF placed on the back and a 5-megapixel selfie camera positioned in the front. The dual-SIM phablet is powered by a built-in 2,900 mAh Lithium-Ion battery and it runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification and take advantage of the Flash Sale price before the promotion ends.

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Xiaomi Mi 6X Officially Shown in Blue Color in New Teaser

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 16, 2018

A teaser that was released over the weekend had confirmed that Xiaomi’s next smartphone would be the all new Mi 6X mid-range smartphone. It will be arriving as a successor for the Xiaomi Mi 5X that was launched in July last year. A new teaser released by the Chinese manufacturer on its official Weibo account reveals the new phone in real. Moreover, it also confirms that the rear and front sides of the phone will be equipped with 20-megapixel camera.

As it can be seen in the below, Xiaomi will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi 6X phone through an unveil event at Wuhan University in China on April 25. The poster gives a rear view of the blue-colored Xiaomi Mi 6X. It reveals that its rear panel seems to be made out of metal and it is fitted with a dual camera setup at the top-left corner. The vertically stacked dual cameras resembles with the dual camera setup found on the iPhone X. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the backside of the Mi 6X.

The official Weibo post that accompanies the teaser confirms that a 20-megapixel sensor will be available on the front and rear sides of the Mi 6X. Recent reports have revealed that the frontside of the smartphone is fitted with a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor while the dual camera setup on the backside includes a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 sensor and a 20-megapixel Sony 376 sensor. The front and rear cameras of the Mi 6X are expected to offer stellar photography experience as they are expected to be equipped with AI.

The TENAA listing of the Mi 6X has already revealed that it features a 5.99-inch display that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It could be fueled by Snapdragon 660 that comes with an Artificial Intelligence Engine. It is expected to arrive in 4 GB / 6 GB RAM options and storage sizes like 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. A 2,910mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0 is expected to power the smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi 6X is likely to be exclusively available in China. Outside of the home market, the handset may debut as Xiaomi Mi A2 under the Android One initiative. The arrival of the Mi A2 seems imminent as the Mi A1 that was introduced in September last year has been discontinued.

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MediaTek-Powered Xiaomi Cereus Seen on Geekbench, May Be Redmi 5X

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 16, 2018

None of Xiaomi’s new Redmi phones is powered by a MediaTek processor but it may not remain like that for long. A new Xiaomi smartphone codenamed Cereus powered by a MT6765 SoC has been seen on Geekbench, and there are rumors it may be the Redmi 5X.

The Xiaomi Cereus was benchmarked a few days ago. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and has 3GB of RAM. Powering it is a MediaTek MT6765, an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz.

Information on the web says the chipset is built on a 12nm node like the Helio P60 which means it should have better efficiency and performance than the 14nm Snapdragon 450. A Geekbench test for the SoC from last month shows that the chipset reaches up to 2.3GHz in clock speed.

There is also another Geekbench listing that shows that Xiaomi isn’t the only one developing a device powered by the processor. A Vivo phone was benchmarked last month with the same chipset but has 4GB of RAM.

The Xiaomi Cereus’ scores are a bit lower than that of the test device and the Vivo phone. This may be due to the higher clock speed on the test device although it also has 3GB RAM, and the Vivo having 4GB RAM.

The big question is what device is this? There are some saying that this may be the Xiaomi Redmi 6A but seeing that the Redmi 5A is just 4 months old, that may be far-fetched. Others say this may be the Redmi 5X. This makes sense since the Redmi 4X doesn’t have a successor yet.

The Redmi 4X was released in May 2017. The Cereus showing up just a month to the 1st year anniversary of the Redmi 4X doesn’t look like a coincidence. So there is a chance the Redmi 5X will launch next month. We may actually be in for a surprise and get it much earlier, possibly alongside the Mi 6X on April 25.

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Xiaomi Mi A1 Discontinued In India, Further Proof Mi A2 Is Coming

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 15, 2018

After just 7 months of existence, it appears the reign of the Mi A1 has come to an end. The device which was first launched in India in September 2017 is an Android One version of the Mi 5X which sold in China.

Latest reports say Xiaomi has discontinued the Mi A1 in India. According to 91mobiles who first reported the news, it may be related to the arrival of a successor – the Mi A2.

Xiaomi partners in Delhi are reported to have said that supplies of the Mi A1 have been halted by Xiaomi and that the last billing was done months ago. The same was said by partners outside Delhi.

At the moment, the official Mi India website doesn’t have the phone in stock but you can sign up to be notified when it is available.

Just like last year, the Mi A2 will launch in China first but as the Mi 6X and with MIUI. However, since the Mi 6X is arriving earlier than its predecessor, the Mi A2 should also launch earlier in India. Xiaomi has announced it has an event on April 25 and the Mi 6X is the device expected to be unveiled.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 will have a 5.99” display with a 2160 x 1080 resolution. Have AI features on board thanks to the processor which at this point is still not confirmed but is an octa-core processor. It will also have dual rear cameras, a 20MP front-facing camera, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 2910mAh battery. Instead of MIUI, the Mi A2 will run pure Android, most likely Android 8.1 Oreo.

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Vernee X1 (6/64 GB) Launches On Banggood: Costs Just $200!

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 15, 2018

After the great success with Vernee X, the Chinese brand Vernee has decided to launch a new version of its powerful and affordable mid-ranger: Vernee X1. The new smartphone will be available to purchase on the famous online store Bangood starting for tomorrow 16th April. Until April 22, the device will be available to purchase with a price tag of just $199.99 (about €162), which makes it one of the most convenient mid-range smartphones in the market. The company has also launched a contest on its official website which will allow a lucky winner to get a Vernee X1 for free.

But what are the differences between the new X1 and the old Vernee X? Well, first of all, the memories configuration is different. The standard X has been launched in two variants: one with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage and another with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB ROM. The new Vernee X1 sits just in the middle with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The cameras are now supported by a new algorithm which will allow shooting better photos and selfies. Vernee X1 has a total of four cameras. On the rear side, there is a dual camera setup with resolutions of 16 and 5 MP, a f/2.0 aperture and a Sony IMX258 sensor.

The front panel houses another dual camera with resolutions of 13 and 5 MP. The front camera supports face recognition to unlock the phone. The display has a size of 6 inches, a high screen-to-body ratio, an 18:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Under the hood, there is a midrange MediaTek Helio P23 chipset running at a max frequency of 2.5 GHz, which also includes the Mali G71 GPU. Alongside the Helio P23, there is a monster battery with a capacity of 6200 mAh. According to the company, the battery can last up to 4 days of use and 76 days in standby. You can order the device or take part to the contest using the links below.

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New Huawei Mate 10 Lite Update Improves Performance And Brings April Security Patch

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 15, 2018

Huawei launched a lot of midrange smartphones in the last year, but the company always supports its devices by releasing several updates every month, even the ones which are not among its most expensive flagships. Huawei Mate 10 Lite is the affordable version of the Mate 10 and it was released back in October 2017. Recently, the mid-end phablet started receiving a new OTA notification. According to reports coming from Italy, the handset has received a software update weighing about 451 MB. From the size and the changelog, we can understand that this update for Huawei Mate 10 Lite brings important improvements to the handset.

First of all, the update includes the Android security patch for the month of April. Google releases Android security patches every month, and the April security patch is the latest one released by the Mountain View giant. Besides improving the security, the update is also bringing important system optimizations which are expected to improve performance and stability. The software update is identified by the build number RNE-L21C432B134 and it should reach every unit of Huawei Mate 10 Lite in the coming days.

So, if you still did not get the OTA notification on your handset, do not worry as it is a gradual roll out. In the meantime, you can try to force the arrival of the update by heading to the Settings. Once you are in the settings menu, you just need to tap on Software updates, then on Check for updates in order to see if the update is already available. To download this update, we suggest you connect to a Wi-Fi network in order to save your data traffic. You should also make sure to have at least 50 percent of battery charge before installing the update.

You can let us know if the update is rolling out in your country by using the comment box below.

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Huawei P20 Pro vs iPhone X Speed Test Video Determines Who’s Better At What!

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 15, 2018

For the first time, Huawei P20 Pro and Apple iPhone X have been compared in a speed test video and it comes via the popular YouTuber SuperSaf TV. These devices are the most powerful flagships from Huawei and Apple, respectively, and both performed very well in the speed test. The test consisted of opening 16 apps and games in order to see which of the two handsets is faster at opening them. While Huawei P20 Pro has been faster at launching lightweight apps such as such as Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, Apple iPhone X has opened the heaviest apps and games a lot faster, such as Temple Run 2, Dead Trigger 2 and Asphalt 8.

But when it comes to re-opening apps, the P20 Pro wins. The latest flagship by Huawei has managed to keep every app opened in background, while Apple iPhone X has reloaded most of the apps and games. This has happened because the Apple device does not have enough RAM to keep all those apps open at the same time. Indeed, Huawei P20 Pro comes with 6 GB of RAM, while Apple iPhone X comes with just 3 GB of RAM. So, even though Apple iPhone X is faster in the most-demanding scenarios and iOS is better optimised than Android, its opponent does better in multi-tasking and lightweight apps.

Under the hood, the Apple iPhone X has an hexa-core Apple A11 Bionic chipset: the first SoC which can make every core work at the same time. Huawei P20 Pro has an octa-core Kirin 970 which we already saw on the Huawei Mate 10, Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Honor View 10. It is an octa-core chipset running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz with an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) dedicated to artificial intelligence.

Which of these handsets do you prefer? Apple iPhone X with its higher speed at opening heavy apps or P20 Pro which provides better performances in multi-tasking?

Nokia 1 Receives April’s Security Update

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 15, 2018

The Nokia 1 launched at MWC 2018 as the first phone on the Android Go platform. It is also the least-powerful phone from HMD Global, the new licensee of the Nokia brand.

The Nokia 1 and other Android Go devices run a specially made version of Android 8.1 Oreo designed for phones with 1GB or less of RAM. They also have specially designed apps that do not take up much space and consume less data.

Nokia is known for pushing out updates as fast as possible and it has proved that once again by pushing out April’s security update to the Nokia 1. The update is 142.6MB in size and also improves system stability. It is already rolling out in India and Iraq.

The Nokia 1 has a 4.5” display with a resolution of 854 x 450. it is not the sharpest out there but should not require much juice from the 2150mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9′ Codename Revealed

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 15, 2018

The Galaxy Note series can be said to be the most successful stylus-toting phones ever released. This year, Samsung will be releasing the 8th gen-model called the Galaxy Note 9.

There have been details of the Galaxy Note 9 floating around, from specs to design to benchmark results. Notwithstanding, a “new” info about the device has been released online by Evan Blass.

Galaxy Note9 (SM-N960U) codename is Crown. pic.twitter.com/5WIF6FbtiP

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) April 14, 2018

In a tweet by the leaker, it is revealed that the Galaxy Note 9 is codenamed Crown.

This is actually not new info. Earlier this year, the guys at XDA Developers published the codenames for 26 unreleased Samsung devices. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ which were not yet released at that time are two of the flagship devices on the list. The other two are the Galaxy S9 Active and the Galaxy Note 9.

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