Nokia 2010 May Relaunch with Nokia A10 Moniker, 4G LTE Support

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Apr 4, 2018

Last year, HMD Global had resurrected the Nokia 3310 feature phone and the new version of the Nokia 8110 banana phone was showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in February this year. Fresh information reveals that the Finland-based company is working on the reincarnation of Nokia 2010 phone.

According to Android Authority, its source has revealed that the revamped version of the Nokia 2010 that was announced in 1994 will be releasing next year to mark its 25^th anniversary. It will be arriving with an improved design, a color display and will also carry support for 4G LTE connectivity. It is expected to be available in the same markets where HMD Global is now selling the new Nokia 8110 phone.

The new edition of the Nokia 2010 is pegged to run on the same OS that is available on the new Nokia 8110. However, the handset is also expected to support WhatsApp and Facebook through the partnership between the Finnish firm and Facebook. The handset may hit the market with a new name of Nokia A10 or something similar. It is likely to arrive in vibrant colors such as Red, Yellow and Black.

There is no information available on the specifications of the smartphone. Also, the publication did not confirm when will HMD Global launch the Nokia A10 phone. It may use the MWC 2019 platform to unveil it.

Would you be interested in buying the Nokia A10? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Buy HomTom HT70 4G Phablet For Only $154.99 On GearBest; Here’s How

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 4, 2018

The HomTom HT70 garnered a considerable amount of popularity among smartphone enthusiasts after hitting the store shelves last month. That’s hardly surprising given that the phablet boasts a myriad of remarkable specs and features.

The HT70 phablet normally sells for $189.99 on GearBest; however, the site is currently offering the smartphone at a slashed price of just $164.99 as part of its Flash Sale. This is a considerable 21% reduction in the device’s original asking price.

The aforesaid Flash Sale price is valid for both black and silver color versions of the HomTom HT70 phablet. Note that 100 pieces of the black and only 35 pieces of the silver color versions were left at the time of writing.
As a phablet, the HT70 sports a big 6-inch HD+, IPS, LCD display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. The device is powered by a MediaTek MT6750T, 64-bit processor and its employs an ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 650MHz, 2-Cores GPU, under the hood.

The HT70 phablet offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable internal memory (up to 128GB via SIM 2 slot). The hybrid dual-SIM phablet sports a 16MP + 5MP dual camera setup at the back and a 13MP front shooter for selfies.

While these specs make the HomTom HT70 a bargain under $200, you can save more money at the time of checking out. Here’s how.

You can apply coupon code ‘HOMTOMGB1’ before you check out to save an additional $10. In other words, you can bring your grand total down to only $154.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon code.

On the downside, the GearBest promotion is scheduled to end in 4 days. If you’re interested in grabbing the deal, head over to this link before the price goes back to $189.99. It’s also worth noting that the coupon code will expire on April 9.

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Preorder Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Smartphone For Only $309.99 On Banggood; Here’s How You Can Save Extra $40

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 4, 2018

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to get your hands on a high-end smartphone without emptying your pocket, we have good news for you. Banggood is giving buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money on the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 smartphone.

The super slim Mi Note 3 smartphone boasts an array of jaw-dropping specs and features. On the downside, the handset doesn’t come cheap. In fact, it bears a steep price tag of $439.99 on Banggood.

But much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, the site is giving 21% off on the Mi Note 3’s original asking price. As a result, you can preorder the smartphone by shelling out only $349.99.

Aside from taking advantage of the discount, we’ll tell you exactly how you can save an additional $40. At the time of checking out, all you have to do is apply coupon code ‘3bgmx3’ in order to bring your grand total down to just $309.99.

At $309.99, the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 is a compelling smartphone, given that it sports a big 5.5 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for added protection.

The phone packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 processor along with Adreno 512 graphics processing unit, under the hood. Moreover, it offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage.

Note that the promo is slated to end soon. The aforesaid coupon code is also likely to expire shortly. You can visit this link in order to avail the deal before the price goes back to $439.99.

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China Cuts Taxes for Chipmakers In A Bid To Develop Its Chip Sector

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 4, 2018

Those who follow the happenings in the semiconductor industry closely are probably aware of the blockage of Broadcom’s takeover bid for Qualcomm by U.S president, Donald Trump. The move was likely aimed at protecting the indigenous American company from foreign competitors. A similar move may have played out with Huawei’s bid to enter the US market. But in a counter move, China is making effort to grow its local semiconductor market.

China has said that it plans to cut taxes for semiconductor makers and effect some reforms, so as to support the all-important industry. The new rules cover a good number of semiconductor companies. According to a statement from the Finance Ministry, the companies will be exempt from corporate income taxes for up to five years starting January 1, 2018. At the expiration of the 5 years of break, the companies’ tax rates will then be half of the current 25 percent till the 10th year.

These tax breaks are coming on the heel a recently announced tax cuts which would benefit high-end manufacturing and innovation-driven technology companies supported by the Made in China 2025 plan: a blueprint for the Asian nation to sharpen competitiveness in emerging industries from information technology to aerospace. These efforts are all geared towards growing its local chipset companies. China also shares the view that a reliance on imports could undermine national security and hampers the development of a thriving technology sector. Thus, China projects it could achieve a leading position in design and manufacturing by spending about $150 billion over 10 years. In all these, the biggest loser will be the US whose companies dominate the sector presently.

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Get $99.99 OFF Easter Painted Eggshell Coupons

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Linus

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Apr 3, 2018

Microwear is a relatively small Chinese tech company that mainly produces smartwatches. If you follow Gizmochina, you may know that the company has released quite a few affordable yet feature-packed watches.

You can now win generous coupon codes from the company as part of their Easter festival promotion campaign.

To celebrate Easter festival, Microwear gives 3 coupons for their customers to win.

Activity time : From March 15 to April 15

Prize :

Coupon 1 : $99.9 OFF Coupon for H5 smartwatch

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How to join the activity?

1. Register as Microwear.com member

2. Follow Microwear Official Facebook and share this news with your post line

3. Follow Microwear Official Store at Aliexpress, Add H5, L1, X3 as your wish list

After you done all of that (Microwear will check before drawing the winners), you will have a chance to win the coupons. That means you just need to pay $0.09 to order Microwear smartwatches.

Join the competition!

Google Home and Home Mini Launching In India On 10th April, Could Be Flipkart Exclusive

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Jeet

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Apr 3, 2018

Last year, Amazon launched its range of smart speakers in India, including Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Plus. Now, Google is preparing to launch its own smart speakers in India — Google Home and Google Home Mini.

Earlier, we reported that Google is expected to launch its smart speakers in India this month, based on a communication shared by Redington India with its retail partners. Now, the company has sent out media invites for the launch event scheduled on 10th April.

In the latest development, the company has hinted that the devices will be available for purchase exclusively through India’s homegrown online marketplace Flipkart. Google has teased this through Twitter. In a tweet, the company said — “Listen to your favourite tracks without lifting a finger. Just #MakeGoogleDoIt, at home. Register on the Flipkart App to know more.”

Other reports suggest that Google has also added support for Indian-origin music streaming apps Gaana and Saavn, along with its default Google Play Music. Furthermore, the Google Assistant is also set to receive support for Indian English in the coming days. Recently, Hindi language support was rolled out to Google’s virtual assistant.

The Google Home smart speaker was first introduced by the search engine giant back in 2016 in the United States. With the help of the company’s own Google Assistant, the smart speaker can perform various actions like music playback, weather/ time information, setting alarms and reminders, answering queries, and making lists among others.

There is currently no information regarding the pricing and availability details of the speakers in India. We are speculating the Google Home to be priced around Rs. 9,999 (approximately $154) and the Home Mini to cost around Rs. 4,499, which roughly converts to $69.

Google’s competitor in this smart speakers market in India, Amazon Echo is priced at Rs. 9,999 and the Echo Dot and Echo Plus are priced at Rs. 4,499 and Rs 14,999 respectively.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro With Snapdragon 636 and Oppo F7 With Helio P60 Have Similar Performance According To Benchmarks

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 3, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Oppo F7 have been compared on the main benchmarking platforms in order to check which one performs better. Before checking the results of the comparison, keep in mind that benchmarks are not meant to evaluate the overall performance of a smartphone. It just tests the hardware. So, do not take benchmarks as a religion and just consider them as a method to evaluate performance on the paper. The handsets have been tested on Geekbench, AnTuTu, 3D Mark and Basemark with very similar performances in most of the tests.

This comparison is very important, not only because they are among the most powerful mid-rangers in the smartphones market, but also because they contain two of the most important chipsets in the mobile market. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by the new octa-core Snapdragon 636 SoC by Qualcomm, composed of 8x Kryo 260 CPUs running at a max frequency of 1.8 GHz and an Adreno 509 GPU. Oppo F7 has the octa-core Helio P60 composed of 4x Cortex A73 cores and 4x Cortex A53 cores running at a max frequency of 2 GHz and a Mali G72 MP3 GPU.

Even though it is not a flagship SoC, Helio P60 is the most important MediaTek chipset released this year, and it will impact a lot on the future of MediaTek in the mobile chipsets market. According to Geekbench, Oppo F7 has slightly better performances than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, while according to AnTuTu the Redmi Note 5 Pro is way better than its opponent. 3D Mark Ice Storm Unlimited shows a better result for the Oppo F7, while Basemark shows a higher score for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. In each case, we are talking about pretty good results which should guarantee a wonderful user experience, even though there are many other factors to consider to establish how the user experience will be in the long-term.

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HTC U12 Plus Flagship Smartphone To Launch Next Month

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Jeet

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Apr 3, 2018

HTC is working on its flagship smartphone, which is said to have been named HTC U12 Plus. Now, a new report coming from Taiwan cites insider sources close to HTC to suggest that the smartphone could be launched next month.

According to the reports, HTC deliberately postponed the launch of its flagship smartphone in order to avoid head-to-head competition from Samsung’s Galaxy S9 series or Sony’s Xperia XZ2 lineup. Further, it is said that the company is also going to spend significantly to advertise the upcoming smartphone.

The HTC U12 Plus is expected to be the only premium smartphone from the company to launch this year. This could be the company’s strategy to prolong the sales cycle.

Based on the previous leaks, the HTC U12 Plus will come with a 5.99-inch QHD+ display and will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor, which is powering almost all flagship smartphones launched this year so far, including the Galaxy S9 series.

The smartphone will pack 6GB RAM and will offer up to 256GB of internal storage. In the camera department, it will come equipped with a 16-megapixel and 12-megapixel camera sensors at the back, and two 8-megapixel front-facing snappers.

Along with a fingerprint scanner, the device will also come with facial recognition feature for added security. Running on Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box, the smartphone will be fuelled by a 3,450mAh battery.

A couple of weeks ago, concept renders of the HTC U12 Plus surfaced online in three colors — Red, Black, and White, which were created by 3D artist ConceptCreator. The phone’s renders provided a clear look at the design of the upcoming smartphone and what to expect from it.

While the U12 Plus will be the only premium smartphone from HTC, the Taiwan-based company is planning to launch U12 Life, an affordable mid-range which is also expected to feature a notched display. Recently, HTC announced its two mid-range smartphones — Desire 12 and Desire 12+. However, the company has not yet revealed the phone’s pricing or availability details.

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The Snapdragon 710 Will Be The First of The 700 Series

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 3, 2018

At MWC 2018, Qualcomm didn’t announce the Snapdragon 670 processor as expected. Instead it unveiled a new series – the Snapdragon 700.

The Snapdragon 700 series, according to Qualcomm, brings on-device AI thanks to Qualcomm’s AI Engine. It also brings improvements to camera, device performance, and power consumption.

Qualcomm said in its official release statement that first commercial samples will start shipping in the first half of 2018 but it didn’t reveal the name of any chipset in the series. Fortunately for us, leaker @rquandt seems to have gotten the name of one of the chipsets.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 (SDM710) incoming. The first 700-series Snapdragon SoC.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) April 3, 2018

In a tweet posted earlier today, he revealed that the Snapdragon 710 (SDM710) is coming and it is the first of the 700-series mobile platform from Qualcomm. Sadly, he said there is no info about the SoC’s configuration.

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Xiaomi Officially Confirms Investment in Black Shark Gaming Phone Company

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 3, 2018

The media has been awash with news of a new Xiaomi phone that would be dropping soon under the Black Shark moniker. That news has festered despite no official confirmation to that effect. Well, until now. Xiaomi has officially confirmed it has invested in the Black Shark gaming phone company. Thus, the expected gaming phone will bear the Mi branding.

This is coming after a Xiaomi official, Sun Changxu revealed that the smartphone will be released in Beijing, China on April 13. The revelation also touts the Black Shark phone as being the first real gaming phone. The phone will be manufactured by the Nanchang Black Shark Technology Co. Ltd which we now know that Xiaomi has vested interest. The company presently has over 300 employees and over 90% are designers and Engineers. So, Xiaomi may likely use its growing marketing network to sell the phone.

The Black Shark gaming phone is expected to pack a flagship Snapdragon 845 chipset as revealed by its appearance on GeekBench. The device will also feature 8GB of RAM and an 18:9 full-screen design.

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Sharp’s 2018 Product Lineup For Europe Leaks

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 3, 2018

Last year, it was revealed that Sharp would be making its entry into Europe in Q2 2018. The info was actually confirmed at IFA 2017 by the company’s CEO, Jeng-Wu Tai. While Sharp has not revealed when the first device will launch, its product lineup for the new market has leaked online complete with specs and price.

There are five phones in all and they cut across all categories. What is unusual is that all five phones are targeted to launch in June. However, it is possible availability will be different. Below are the phones, their specs, and prices:

Sharp E-F1

The Sharp E-F1 is a flagship and its specs confirm so. It will have a 6.0” Free Form Display with a WQHD+ resolution (3040 x 1440). The screen has a notch at the top similar to that of the Essential PH-1. It is not completely bezel-less as there is a bit of bezel at the bottom which is home to a fingerprint scanner.

The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There is support for adding up to an additional 128GB of storage. It also has a dual SIM tray.

The Sharp E-F1 packs a 22.6MP + 16MP dual combo on the rear and a 16.3MP front facing camera. It has a 3,000mAh battery and a recommended retail price of €999.

Sharp E-P1

The Sharp E-P1 is classified as a premier phone which is different from the flagship and even different from high-end as you will see in the rest of the line-up.

The Sharp E-P1 has a 5.99-inch Free Form Display with a FHD+ resolution. There is a large rectangular notch at the top. It has a Snapdragon 660 mobile platform on board with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

There are dual cameras on the rear too (12MP + 13MP) and a 16MP front facing camera. It has dual SIM support and a 3,200mAh battery. Recommended retail price is €799.

Sharp E-H1

This is classified as high-end. The screen is 5.5” with a 2040 x 1080 resolution. It also has a circular notch at the top that houses the 20MP front camera. Rear camera is a single 16MP sensor.

There is a Snapdragon 630 processor under the hood. RAM is 4GB and storage is 64GB. A memory card slot let’s you add up to 128GB more of storage. It also has dual SIM support and packs a 3,020mAh battery. It is expected to sell for €499.

Sharp E-M1

The E-M1 is a mid-range phone with a 5.7” HD+ display. It is powered by MediaTek’s MT6750T processor and has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

There are two cameras – a 13MP + 8MP sensors – on the rear, while a single 13MP sensor sits in front. It has dual SIM support and a larger 4,000mAh battery. Price is put at €399.

Sharp E-L1

The E-L1 is a mid-low phone according to the classification. It has the same display as the E-M1 above. A quad-core MT6737T processor powers it and there is 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage.

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Meizu Pro 7 With Helio P25 SoC Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 22,999 ($354)

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Jeet

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Apr 3, 2018

Meizu has today launched its new smartphone in the Indian market — the Meizu Pro 7. The phone was originally scheduled to launch in November last year but it was delayed because of logistics issues. The Meizu Pro 7 was originally introduced in China in July last year.

In its announcement, the company has just announced the launch of Meizu Pro 7 and not the Pro 7 Plus variant. Priced at Rs. 22,999 (approximately $354) in India, the smartphone will be available in only Black color, exclusively through Amazon India in limited stocks.

One of the highlights of the phone is that it features two displays — one on the front and another one on the back panel. On the front side, there’s a 5.2-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and a 1.9-inch secondary Super AMOLED display at the back that support a screen resolution of 240 x 536 pixels.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a 2.5GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P25 processor along with Mali-T880 GPU and 4GB RAM. There’s a 64GB internal memory. There’s a microSD card slot for further expanding the storage capacity. It has a fingerprint sensor at the back for added security and comes with a Cirrus Logic CS43130 Smart PA amplifier.

On the camera front, the phone features a dual camera at the back, which consists of a 12-megapixel monochrome lens and a 12-megapixel RGB lens. It features a dual-tone LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, 1.25um pixel size, Sony IMX386 sensors, and phase detection auto-focus (PDAF). On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper with f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and USB Type-C. The smartphone comes with Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box which is quite disappointing as most smartphones now come with Android Oreo pre-installed. The phone drives power from a 3,000mAh battery which comes with mCharge fast charging support.

Samsung Galaxy S9 mini Spotted with Snapdragon 660, 4 GB RAM

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 3, 2018

Samsung had released the Galaxy S5 mini in 2014 as a smaller edition of the Galaxy S5 phone. However, the South Korean company did not launch Galaxy S6 mini, Galaxy S7 mini or Galaxy S8 Mini in the recent years. On Friday, a well-known tipster from China had claimed that Samsung is testing the Galaxy S9 mini phone in China. He had also revealed that the model number of the S9 mini is SM-G8750. Now the same model number has been spotted on Geekbench, it seems that the S9 Mini truly exists. The Geekbench listing has revealed some of the key specs of the phone.3

The Geekbench listing of SM-G8750 reveals that it is preinstalled with Android 8.0 Oreo. The Galaxy S9 mini could be the first smartphone from the South Korean company to feature the Snapdragon 660 mobile platform. The SoC is coupled by 4 GB of RAM. In single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the Galaxy S9 mini has respectively scored 1619 and 5955 points.

There is no information available on the other specifications of the Galaxy S9 mini. However, it is speculated to arrive with Infinity Display design like the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+.Its display could be sized between 5-inch and 5.5-inch and it may carry support for 18.5:9 aspect ratio like the Galaxy S9 duo. Also, it is unlikely to feature dual camera setup like the S9+.

Currently, there is no information available on the launch date of the Galaxy S9 mini. Since the South Korean company is testing the S9 mini in China, it may arrive with a cheaper price tag to take on the leading smartphones in the mid-range bracket.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s Available Units Sold out in Minutes in First Flash Sale

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 3, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S was officially launched on March 27, 2018 but the device went up for sale in China for the first time today (April 3). The Mi Mix 2s was available exclusively on Mi Store and from the sales records, all units in stock were sold out in just a few minutes. Presently, all variants of the Mi Mix 2s are out of stock and the next flash sale will take place on Friday, April 6 at 10 AM UTC+8.

The number of units made available isn’t usually disclosed but Xiaomi has made tremendous improvements on its available stock in recent times. So we expect a considerable amount of units were put up for sale. Thus, the exhaustion of stock could be linked to the high level of interests the flagship device commands.

The Mi Mix 2s is Xiaomi’s first smartphone to pack the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset. It also has a dual-camera setup at the back, where one of the snappers has large 1.4ɥm pixels and bright f/1.8 aperture, while the secondary shooter has a telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. The device runs MIUI 9.5 based on Android Oreo 8.0 and has Qi wireless charging support – a first on a ceramic device. The Mix 2s prices start from 3,299 Yuan (€426/$530) for the 6/64GB variant and go as high as 3,999 Yuan (€516/$636) for the 8/256 GB model. All units come with a free Qi wireless charger valued at around $15.

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Xiaomi Mi 7: Top 5 Exciting Features to Watch Out For

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 3, 2018

Recent reports have claimed that the Snapdragon 845 chipset powered Xiaomi Mi 7 may debut in June. Plenty of details of the Mi 7 have appeared through its leaked firmware files and other sources in the recent weeks. The Xiaomi Mi 7 will possibly be a real breakthrough smartphone from Xiaomi as it is likely to come equipped with features like OLED display, 3D facial scanning, wireless charging and more. Here is a low down on the some of the exciting features to watch out on the Xiaomi Mi 7:

OLED Display

Through multiple leaks it has been known that the Xiaomi Mi 7 may feature an OLED display supplied by Samsung. The Mi 7 firmware files have revealed that its display will be enabled with a notch and it will carry support for Always-On Display feature. The recently launched Mi MIX 2S features an LCD panel that offers an 18:9 aspect ratio. However, the notch enabled Mi 7 may offer 19:9 aspect ratio.

Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner

Speculations are rife that Xiaomi will be launching the Mi 7 Plus smartphone alongside the Mi 7. The firmware files of the alleged Mi 7 Plus have revealed that it may come with features like an OLED display, Snapdragon 845 chipset, 4,000mAh battery and under-display fingerprint scanner. However, there is no evidence on whether the Mi 7 will feature an under-display fingerprint scanner.

3D Facial Recognition

The firmware files of the Mi 7 had also unearthed that its notch could be housing Infrared Camera sensor. This suggests that the Mi 7 may arrive with 3D facial scanning feature. It could be as robust as Face ID 3D facial recognition function present on iPhone X.

If the Mi 7 will arrive with 3D face reader, it may not need to feature an under-display or a regular fingerprint scanner. A leaked image showing the rear view of the alleged Mi 7 that had appeared in the previous month reveals that it does not feature a fingerprint scanner.

Dual Rear Cameras

Like the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, the Mi 7 is speculated to arrive with vertically aligned dual camera system. As of this writing, there is no information on the exact configuration of the dual rear cameras of Mi 7. However, it is likely to borrow AI capabilities of Mi MIX 2S for better low-light photography, bokeh effect shots and scene detection.

Xiao AI Voice Assistant

The Mi MIX 2S is the first smartphone from the company to feature the AI assistant named Xiao AI. At present, Xiao AI is only available in China. Now that the Xiaomi’s digital assistant has been introduced, the Mi 7 is for sure going to feature it. However, there is no confirmation on whether it will carry support for English and other languages.

Here is an official video that shows how efficient the Xiaomi’s voice assistant is.

Wireless Charging

The Xiaomi Mi 7 is expected to house a 3,400mAh battery. A recent report had revealed that it may support 7.5W wireless charging like the iPhone X.

Such features of the Mi 7 indicate that it will be an ultimate flagship phone from the company. Would you be buying the Mi MIX 2S or waiting for the launch of Mi 7? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

OnePlus Latest Teaser Video Hints At a OnePlus 6 Marvel’s Avengers Edition

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 3, 2018

OnePlus could be planning a customized edition of the OnePlus 6 which would be launched this month. A leaked video teasing the OnePlus 6 The Avengers Edition was spotted on OnePlus India Facebook page. Marvel’s Avengers or simply The Avengers is a 2012 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The video has since been pulled down but that wasn’t before it was scooped up by eagle-eyed fans.

The leaked video seems to tease the new Avengers: Infinity Wars sequel that would be released in theatres worldwide on April 27 which is a couple of weeks away. However, the video also contains OnePlus’ logo which seems to flicker alongside that of Marvel Studios. The thing is that OnePlus is yet to reveal when the OnePlus 6 will be launched and isn’t likely that the Avengers customized version will be launched before the ordinary version. So, it is likely that the video only teases the coming of a customised OnePlus 6 Avengers edition in the near future.

OnePlus is no stranger to releasing a customised version of its flagship. Last year, the company launched the OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition and India was the first port of call. So, since the leaked video first appeared on OnePlus India’s Facebook page as reported, there is a strong likelihood that the customised edition may be launched first in India too.

According to earlier leaked details, the OP6 is expected to feature a 6.28-inch display with a cut-out (notch ) on top of the display similar to the iPhone X. The device will also have a resolution of 2280 x 1080p and adopt a 19:9 aspect ratio. The flagship model will pack a Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It was recently confirmed officially that there is also going to be a version with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. There will also be a 3450mAh battery onboard. On the camera aspect, the OnePlus 6 is said to feature a 20MP camera at the front while at the rear, there will be a 20MP + 16MP dual camera setup.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8 Plus Gets Price Cut In India

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Jeet

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Apr 3, 2018

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus have received a price cut in India after the company launched its successors — Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus.

The previous generation devices are now available at a reduced price through online stores as well as offline stores. The Galaxy S8 now costs Rs. 49,990 for 64GB storage model while the Galaxy S8 Plus for the same storage model is priced at Rs. 53,990.

The 128GB storage model of the Galaxy S8+ is now available for Rs 64,900. The Galaxy S8 has received about Rs 8,000 discount while the 64GB Galaxy S8 Plus has got discount of Rs 11,000. The costliest variant, i.e. Galaxy S8 Plus with 6GB RAM has been discounted by Rs 6,000.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus feature a 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch display respectively. The Super AMOLED QHD display comes with 1440 x 2960 pixels screen resolution and is certified by the UHD Alliance as Mobile HDR Premium.

The India variants are powered by the Samsung Exynos 8895 processor. The phones come with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage option, which is expandable up to 256GB using external microSD card. The 128GB variant of the Galaxy S8 Plus features 6GB RAM.

Both the smartphones come with a 12-megapixel rear camera with ‘Dual Pixel’ technology. The camera features include optical image stabilization and f/1.7 aperture. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper with autofocus for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphones are nearly identical in terms of specifications. The primary differences are battery capacity, dimensions, and screen size. Connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, NFC, and GPS.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are powered by 3,000mAh and 3,500mAh battery respectively, along with support for wireless charging and fast-charging.

Last month, Samsung launched its latest flagship smartphones in the Indian market — Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus, with a starting price of Rs. 57,900 (approximately $891). Recently, the South Korean giant also introduced the 128GB storage variants in India.

Leaked Photos Provide First look At Black Shark Gaming Smartphone

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 3, 2018

The Black Shark Gaming Smartphone is a hotly anticipated device from one of Xiaomi’s funded companies. Earlier today, it was revealed that the phone will launch on April 13. That’s still 10 days away but you don’t have to wait that long to get a look at the device.

A user on Weibo has shared alleged promo photos of the Black Shark Phone. Combine the photos with some of the already leaked specs and there are only a few missing details including the price of the device.

The Black Shark Gaming Smartphone is black with a touch of acid green. The green color gives off a Razer vibe and can be found underneath the joysticks and on the trigger buttons. A LED beside the power button also has the same color.

The screen is wide enough for gaming and is flanked on the left by a D-pad, a joystick, and a smaller button we can’t make out its function. On the left are action buttons with the familiar triangle, square, circle, and X icons, another joystick and two unknown buttons.

The top of the Black Shark Gaming Smartphone is home to two shoulder buttons, volume control buttons, and a power button. At the bottom is a charging port and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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New Red iPhone(s) Coming Soon, May Launch This Month

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 3, 2018

Remember the red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus? They made it to our list of favorite red phones for 2017. We hope to make another list for 2018 and even a list for blue phones too. We already have a few phones on the list already and we may be adding more soon. Unconfirmed reports say new red iPhone(s) is coming soon.

According to @OnLeaks, an unverified source “confirmed” that new red iPhone(s) is on the way and may be released this month. We don’t know if Apple is only releasing one new red iPhone or multiple. So we may get to see a red iPhone X, or a red iPhone 8/8 Plus or all three or just two. We do not know if Apple will be partnering with (PRODUCT)^RED this time.

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OPPO R15 Creates New Sales Record For The Company In China

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 3, 2018

OPPO is among the top three phone makers in China presently in terms of smartphone shipments and still jostle for the top 5 spot in the global market. The company recently went official with OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition. Both new smartphones went on sale for the first time on April 1 and the official information from the BKK-owned OPPO indicates that the R15 has created a new sales record for the company in China.

A perusal of the opening day sales figures on the Jingdong, Tmall, and Suning showed a record sales exceeding that of the R11. However, we are not privy to the sales figures so as to make our independent analysis and comparison. OPPO’s models have always enjoyed good sales outing and the R15 seems not to be an exception. The trend has been a long streak right from the time of the OPPO R9. In January 2017, just two months after the R9S was released, OPPO revealed that it had sold almost 3 million units in China alone. The model was also crowned by Sino research as the top selling smartphone by a Chinese manufacturer. The first day sale of the R9s on Jingdong was broken by the R11 in just 40 minutes and the model did go on to record stunning feats in terms of sales volumes. That record may likely be shattered by the R15 considering its new design and amazing hardware lineup.

As a reminder, the OPPO R11 features a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage on the topmost variant. The device pack a 3,450mAh battery with support for VOOC flash charge. The Dream Mirror edition is powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset and comes in a Red and Ceramic Black variants. Another major feature of the R11 models is the use of a new 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor as its main camera sensor at the rear.

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