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

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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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Jeet

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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