Xiaomi Mi A1 Discontinuation Rumors Debunked; Stocks to Replenish Soon

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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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Buy Mecool M8S PRO L 4K TV Box For Only $81.99 On GearBest; Different Sizes Available

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 17, 2018

If you’re looking for a TV box that can deliver uninterrupted experience while watching videos or playing games, look no further. The M8S PRO L 4K TV box packs a powerful Amlogic S912 Octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU, coupled with a big memory capacity that delivers a richer end-user experience.

But if you’re on a tight budget or in no mood to shell out a fortune on a TV box, we have good news for you. GearBest is currently offering the Mecool M8S PRO L TV box at a discounted price of just $81.99.

This is a noteworthy 8% reduction in the device’s retail price. At slightly less than $82, the Mecool M8S PRO L is an irresistible 4K TV box, which offers 3GB of RAM and a hearty 32GB of onboard storage.

For those unaware, 4K resolution is a whopping 4 times more than regular full HD. In other words, every detail of the screen delivers clarity, enabling you to feel the best HD video.

The device’s high-speed and well-balanced configuration runs on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system. On top of that, it offers a seamless speed experience with dual-band Wi-Fi.

The Mecool M8S PRO L TV box is crammed with a slew of other awe-inspiring features such as Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity, effortless pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices, the ability to share your video on your TV (Miracast / DLNA / Airplay), and as if that weren’t enough, it can be controlled by a 2 x AAA battery-powered remote control.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, you can head straight to this link before the promotion ends. GearBest is offering discounts on a slew of other sizes of the Mecool M8S PRO L TV box as well.

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Check Out The $0.99 Deals On GearBest; Get Under $1 After Coupon For Your First Order

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 17, 2018

GearBest is offering its new customers an opportunity to buy multiple items under $1. As part of it’s recently kicked off ‘Under $1 After Coupon’ promotion, the site is allowing you to save a considerable amount of money on your first GearBest order.

In a bid to simplify the search process, GearBest has split the promotion into multiple categories. Here’s a brief glimpse of what each category has to offer.

@$0.99 3C Deals Coupon: NY201

The site is rolling out considerable discounts on select items featured in this section. For example, the adjustable 4-14 inch phone and tablet pad stand holder bracket would normally set you back $4.57 on GearBest, but you can now get a 13% off the device’s retail price.

As a result, you can buy this high-quality portable universal tablet stand holder for only $3.99. The discount is valid for the remaining 167, white-tinted pieces for 1 day.

@$0.99 Gadget Coupon: NY2018

This category is crammed with items that come in handy in day to day life. Lining with this, you can buy DIHE 5meters baking aluminum foil at a discounted price of $1.87.

This is a noteworthy 32% drop in the item’s original asking price of $2.77. On top of that, you can use coupon code ‘NY2018’ at the time of checking out to bring your subtotal down to just $0.99.

Note that, the discount will only be valid for a limited period of time. Moreover, the above-mentioned coupon code is also likely to expire soon.

Hot Deals

This section features a slew of useful items that you can buy without emptying your pocket. For instance, you can purchase the Aqara Temperature humidity sensor and get 21% discount on its retail price of $15.87.

Thanks to the GearBest discount, you can now buy the Aqara-branded temperature humidity sensor for only $12.51. Likewise, the site is offering a generous 41% off on SKMEI 1155 Men LED Digital Quartz Watch, which normally bears a price tag of $15.18.
You can now get your hands on the golden color version of the SKMEI 1155 watch at a slashed price of $8.99 on GearBest. The Flash Sale price will be valid for the remaining 376 pieces for 12 days.

You can choose from black, blue and red color versions. If you’re interested in checking out more $0.99 deals, head straight to this link before the promotion comes to an end.

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ASUS Will Join The Gaming Phones Club!

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 17, 2018

After Razer, Xiaomi and Nubia, even ASUS will reportedly release its first smartphone dedicated to gaming. This company has built its name in the gaming sector thanks to its popular gaming PCs, laptops, and peripherals. Hence, its not surprising that we are hearing about an ASUS Gaming smartphone.

In an interview with a Philippine publication known as Astig.ph, the company‘s CEO Jerry Shen revealed that “it can be expected that the company will release a phone designed for gaming”. At the moment, we do not have any info about a possible launch date and the pricing of the upcoming ASUS gaming phone. It is likely that the handset will be launched under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) name, which is the brand under which ASUS releases products dedicated to gaming.

Obviously, we expect the gaming phone to be a flagship as video games are the most resource-demanding apps on a smartphone. ASUS announced its latest flagship at MWC 2018: the Zenfone 5z. It boasts a wide 6.2-inch display and a notched iPhone X-like design. Under the hood, it sports an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM.

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Buy Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL 4G Phablet For Only $449.99 On GearBest; Promotion To End Soon

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 17, 2018

The Zenfone 5 ZE620KL garnered considerable popularity among tech buffs after Asus made it available to the public in March this year. But that’s hardly surprising given that the 4G phablet boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring specs and features.

On the downside, the Zenfone 5 ZE620KL did not grab the attention of budget-conscious buyers who weren’t willing to shell out a fortune on a phablet. But that’s about to change.

GearBest is offering a considerable 7% off on the Zenfone 5 ZE620KL phablet’s retail price. While it normally sells for $479.99 on the site, you can now get your hands on well-received phablet for only $449.99 thanks to the aforesaid discount.

The Flash Sale price will be valid for both black and silver color version of the Zenfone 5 ZE620KL smartphone. Note that only 116 pieces of the black and 146 pieces of the silver color versions were remaining for the Flash Sale price.

The Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL is an irresistible 4G phablet, given that it sports a mammoth 6.2 inches FHD+ 2.5D curved glass display with a screen resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. Moreover, the device is housed in a robust aluminum alloy body.

The Asus-branded phablet packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 64-bit processor along with a Qualcomm Adreno 509 GPU, under the hood. At just under $450, you get 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM, which can be expanded up to 2TB.

On the photography front, it features a 12MP + 8MP dual camera setup with dual-LED and AF on the back. For the selfie addicts, the Zenfone 5 ZE620KL sports a big 20.2MP shooter in the front.

The dual-SIM phablet draws its juices from a built-in 3,300 mAh Lithium-Polymer battery. Moreover, it runs on Zen UI 5.0-based Android 8.0 Oreo operating system.

You can follow this link in order to check out the full specification and avail the GearBest Exclusive Debut deal before it comes to an end on April 23.

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Xiaomi Mi 6X’s High Resolution Photos Released; Reveals 5 Color Variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 17, 2018

Last year, the Xiaomi Mi 5X was made available in China in four colors like Black, Gold, Rose Gold and Red. The company has already confirmed that it will be debuting its successor phone – the Xiaomi Mi 6X through a launch event on April 25. A new Weibo post has been released by Xiaomi that contains high-resolution photos of the 5 color variants of the Xiaomi Mi 6X.

As it can be seen in the below images, the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be available in colors like Cherry Powder, Red Flame, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue and Black Stone. By looking at the phone, it can be guessed that it features a metal unibody design. The antenna bands can be seen at the top and bottom edges of the back panel of the Mi 6X. The rear panel has a vertical dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader while the front features a full screen design.

Recent reports have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be featuring a 5.99-inch display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It is speculated to be powered by an underclocked Snapdragon 660 chipset that may deliver a processing speed of 2.0 GHz. It will come preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and it could feature a 2,910mAh battery.

It is speculated to arrive in the market in variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. For photography, it may feature 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 + 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 dual camera setup and a front-facing Sony IMX376 20-megapixel camera. The Mi 6X is expected to launch in China with a starting price of 1,499 Yuan (~$238).

The Xiaomi Mi 6X is speculated to launch as Xiaomi Mi A2 outside of China. The Xiaomi Mi A2 moniker was spotted in the source code of the Indian version of the Xiaomi’s official site which indicates that its arrival could be drawing near.

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Huawei P20 & P20 Pro First Sale Generates ¥100 Million ($15 million) in 10 seconds

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 17, 2018

Huawei did set a target of 20 million units in sales for its latest flagships – the P20 and P20 Pro. The company has headed off to a good start as the sales of both models reportedly generated $15 million in just 10seconds during its first sales. The P20 and P20 Pro went on sale in China last Thursday and as usual, it was sold via a flash sale.

We don’t know the number of units available during the flash sale but for the products to be able to generate up to 100 Million Yuan in sales, the available stock must have been huge. This impressive revenue from the sales of both models gives us an idea of how the models would fare when they eventually become available in other markets. In particular, the P20 Pro is expected to command the larger share of interests as a result of its design and unique triple camera setup.

The Huawei P20 starts at 3700 Yuan while the P20 Pro starts at 4000 yuan. Both models are presently available globally at Huawei authorized retailers and select mobile carriers.

ASUS Zenfone 5 Unboxing/ Hands On: So Much Quality For a Notch-y Midranger

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 16, 2018

Since after its first debut at the Mobile World Congress, ASUS officially launched the ZenFone 5 for its home fans in Taiwan on April 12. The smartphone was also unveiled in China this week. ASUS ZenFone 5 is no doubt a well-designed smartphone and its sleek design are likely responsible for the huge popularity the device enjoys since it was announced.Here’s are some hands-on/ unboxing pictures which bring to the fore, the Zenfone 5’s design captured from all angles.

As a reminder, the ZenFone 5 has a double-sided glass design. Both are 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass with a metal frame in between them. The Zenfone has a notch display design similar to the iPhone X but the Zenfone’s notch is smaller. The device features a 6.2-inch Super IPS LCD FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. The screen has up to 90% screen-to-body ratio.

The Zenfone 5 is coming as one of the first models to be powered by the new Snapdragon 636 chipset that powers the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Chinese edition) and Meizu E3. It has an internal storage of 64 GB and comes with support for additional storage through microSD card. It is expected to arrive in Taiwan in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. It runs on the latest Android 8.0 that is customized with the newest Zen UI. A 3,000mAh battery enabled with Quick Charge 3.0 powers the smartphone.

On the camera aspect, the ASUS Zenfone 5 features a dual camera module on its back panel. The main camera is a 12MP Sony IMX363 lens, coupled with a secondary wide-angle lens that offers a field of view of 120 degrees. The primary lens with f/1.8 aperture offers features like pixel size of 1.4micron, 4-axis OIS, dual-pixel autofocus and 83-degree field of view. It has a f/2.0 aperture selfie camera of 8-megapixel.

Other features of the smartphone include a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock, dual 5-magnet speakers assisted by dual NXP smart amplifiers, PMIC internal dual amplifier, three microphones, dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack. The Zenfone 5 comes with a price tag hovering around NT$11,990 ( around 2,600 Yuan, $413) and is presently on sale in Taiwan and China and even online via GearBest. Meanwhile, check out a photo gallery of the Zenfone 5 from below.

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Leak: Specs, Pictures, Price and Launch Date of OPPO A3

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 16, 2018

OPPO has been on a roll since the launch of the OPPO R15 duo. Other than the flagships, it has released three new phones and there is more to come. A new leak has revealed all there is to know about a new phone called the OPPO A3 which is scheduled to launch next month.

From the specs, the OPPO A3 belongs to the mid-range category. It has a 6.2-inch display with a 2280 x 1080 resolution. There is 4GB of RAM on board and it is paired with 128GB of built-in storage.

A MediaTek MTK6771 processor clocked at 2.0GHz is the chipset of choice. This is the Helio P60 for those who do not know. The OPPO A3 also has a 16MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera.

There is a 3,300mAh battery for juice and Android 8.1 Oreo pre-installed. The A3 measures 156 x 75.3 x 7.8 mm and weighs 159g. The leak also reveals that it will launch on May 1 for ¥1999 (~$318).

The photo of the OPPO A3 provided is of a black unit. It has a polygon design on the rear just like the OPPO F7 Diamond Black Special Edition. They actually look alike save for the lack of a fingerprint scanner on the OPPO A3.

The front is home to a full-screen display with a notch at the top. There is a charging port and 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom, sim tray and power button on the right, volume rocker on the left, and a secondary microphone at the top.

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Huawei Share In New EMUI 8.1 Supports Sharing Files Across Multiple Platforms

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 16, 2018

Huawei‘s Vice-president of its mobile phone product line, Bruce Lee has revealed a hidden feature which the latest EMUI 8.0 brings with it. EMUiI8 was released a couple of months back and has been updated to EMUI 8.1, announced with the Huawei P20. As a matter of fact, the P20 will be the first model to run EMUI 8.1. The new update seems to have added this new feature called Huawei Share which allows users to share files across systems.

Huawei Share is a file sharing feature which effectively turns the smartphone into a file server as long as it is on the same computer LAN or other mobile phones can access the files on the phone, whether Windows, MAC or Android, as long as they can support the SMB protocol. Server Message Block (SMB) operates as an application-layer network protocol mainly used for providing shared access to files, printers, and serial ports and miscellaneous communications between nodes on a network.

EMUI 8.1 is reputed to be the first deep customisation system based on Android 8.1 OS. It comes with artificial intelligence that makes the software experience smarter and quicker. The updated version of the operating system comes with features like Real-Time Scene and Object Recognition, Smart Tips, and AI-accelerated language translation, among others. It also brings some artificial intelligence-based capabilities such as resource allocation, context awareness as well as user behaviour or behaviour prediction. Thanks to Android Oreo, users will also have access to features like split-screen interface, navigation dock, one-hand operation and smart view.

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OnePlus 6 Will Be Waterproof, Teaser Suggests

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 16, 2018

More and more manufacturers are adding waterproofing on their major flagships in the past few years. However, this was also a major feature that was missing on OnePlus’ flagships, at least until now. But that’s going to change. OnePlus has just released a brand new teaser for its upcoming OnePlus 6 flagship and it kind of confirms that the new device will be waterproof.

Don’t you just hate it when you have to stop using your phone when it rains? So do we 😉 pic.twitter.com/WsWc4Mw3Yz

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) April 16, 2018

This is definitely welcome news for fans who desperately wanted this feature. Samsung and Sony flagships have always been waterproof but it came at a price. Their top-end models cost upwards of $700, which doesn’t exactly make them affordable. On the other hand, the OnePlus 6 is expected to retain the affordable price tag, which gives customers a solid choice for a waterproof / water resistant flagship without having to shell out a lot of money.

Unfortunately, the teaser doesn’t say anything about the IP rating of the handset. So, we don’t know whether it will be IP57 like the P20, or IP67 like the P20 Pro or even IP68 like the Galaxy S9. Irrespective of the rating of the new flagship, it does offer a sense of relief to buyers who don’t want to worry about accidental splashes ruining their $500+ smartphone.

Lenovo Creates Smart Home Arm And Gives It An Interesting Name

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 16, 2018

Last week, ZTE’s Nubia joined the smart home race with its first product a smart door lock. Today, another big player has joined the race and it is none other than Lenovo.

Lenovo had a spring product launch event today in Beijing where it announced its entry into the smart home market. It then revealed that its smart home arm will be called……Lecoo.

Yes, Lenovo’s smart home products will launch under the Lecoo brand which is almost identical to LeEco, the smartphone brand. The name is actually pronounced “lay-ku” and as at today, there are four products under the brand.

There is the Lecoo Smart Router S1, the Lecoo Baby Monitor A1, the LeCoo Smart Camera R1, and the Lecoo Smart Camera S1.

Smart Router S1

The Leeco Smart Router has a rose gold and white finish and is one of the most attractive routers we have seen. It has four Skyworks signal antennas, supports dual-band WiFi, and offers up to 1200Mbps speeds.

There is a dual-core processor under its exterior, 512MB RAM, and 32MB of storage. It has a USB 3.0 port for adding more storage and also has a gigabit ethernet port. The Smart Router S1 is priced at ¥499 (~$80).

Lecoo Baby Monitor A1

The Lecoo baby Monitor isn’t just an extra eye to watch over your kid(s) but also has some cool features. It can identify certain expressions of a child as well as special moments and proceeds to record them. These short clips and images can be accessed later and shared with family and friends.

The baby monitor can rotate 360° horizontally and 100° vertically. It can be mounted on a wall or placed on a surface. It records in 1080p, has night vision, and voice recognition. There is a 4,000mAh built-in battery and a USB-C port for charging.

Lenovo says there is unlimited cloud storage available for users. The baby monitor is priced at ¥699 (~$111).

Lecoo Smart Camera S1 and R1

Both cameras have a similar design and functionality but the S1 is smaller than the R1. They both record videos with the H.265 encoding and can be paired with up to three other cameras which can all be viewed simultaneously on the app.

When in privacy mode, the movable part of the camera can be rotated downward to hide the lens in the shaft. You can wake it up with the button on the device or via the app.

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Meizu E3 J-20 Collectors Edition Hands On Photos

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 16, 2018

Besides the standard version which is actually available to purchase in Chinese stores, Meizu has also released a special and Limited edition of the E3. It is known as Meizu E3 J-20 Collectors Edition and it is dedicated to the J-20 fighter jet. It is a version which distinguishes from the original E3 for its zinc alloy chassis and a special customization dedicated to J-20 on the whole backplate. The box is customized as well, and in the software, you can find a customized Flyme user interface.

Besides the customized design and box, Meizu E3 J-20 Collectors Edition comes with a memorial card, a customized protective case and a J-20-reminiscent SIM-eject pin. The special edition has been officially launched in the market on April 9 and the company will be selling only 2,000 units of it. Today, we can show the first hands-on photos of the E3 J-20 and its official accessories. You can see everything we described above, from the box to all its content, in the images below. The specs sheet of Meizu E3 J-20 Collectors Edition is exactly the same as the standard version. It features a 5.99-inch display with the LTPS IPS technology, an 18:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The panel supports up to 85 percent NTSC color gamut.

Under the hood, there is an octa-core Snapdragon 636 chipset by Qualcomm, that is exactly the same as Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. Indeed, the E3 can be considered in China as one of the main competitors of the latest Xiaomi midranger. The Collectors Edition is available in two configurations: one with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage and another with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. The first configuration has a price tag of 1,999 Yuan in China, which roughly translates into $315, while the most powerful variant costs 2,499 Yuan, that is equivalent to about $395. The rear side houses a 12 + 20 MP dual camera with 2.5x lossless zoom, while the battery is of 3360 mAh capacity.

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Oppo F7 Diamond Black Special Edition With 6GB RAM And 128GB Storage Launched In India

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Jeet

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Apr 16, 2018

Earlier this month, Oppo launched its latest smartphone in the Indian market — Oppo F7. Now, the China-based company has announced a new variant of the phone — Oppo F7 Diamond Black Special Edition.

This new special edition smartphone comes with bumped up RAM and storage capacity. The Diamond Black edition was announced during the Oppo F7 launch event but the company had not revealed availability information at that time. Oppo had also announced Solar Red variant, which is yet to go on sale.

The Oppo F7 Diamond Black Special Edition priced at Rs. 26,990 (approximately $412) and will go on sale in India from 21st April through online retailers Flipkart, Amazon India and Paytm Mall as well as the company’s official stores across India. To compare, the standard variant is priced at Rs. 21,990 (approx. $336).

The Oppo F7 Diamond Black Special Edition comes with a diamond-like finish on the back side, which sets it apart from the standard edition. The phone comes with a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ Full Screen 2.0 display with screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. This is the first smartphone from Oppo to feature a notched display.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 64-bit octa-core processor clocked at 2GHz, along with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It’s noteworthy that the standard edition of Oppo F7 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage.

The device comes equipped with a single 16-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and some recognition features based on artificial intelligence. On the front side, there’s a 25-megapixel snapper with f/2.0 aperture and real-time HDR, AI beatification and portrait mode.

It comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back and facial recognition feature for added security. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB port, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system based ColorOS 5.0. The device drives power from a 3,400mAh battery.