Moto G6, G6 Plus, G6 Play Full Specifications Leaked on Retailer Site Ahead of Launch Date

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Apr 2, 2018

Rumors have it Lenovo-owned Motorola may launch the Moto G6 series in this month. Alza.hu, a retailer site from Hungary had recently listed the Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 Play smartphones. The listings of these phones do not contain any information on their pricing. However, the Hungarian retailer has revealed the entire specifications of the upcoming G6 series.

Moto G6 Play

The Moto G6 Play is the lowest configuration phone in the Moto G6 series. It features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels as it offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is fueled by Snapdragon 430 mobile platform. Its 16 GB and 32 GB storage models include 2 GB and 3 GB of RAM. It also features a microSD card slot. As the above image shows, it does not feature a front-mounted fingerprint scanner. It seems to be embedded under the company’s logo on the rear side of the phone.

It has an LED flash enabled rear camera of 12-megapixel. The front-facing 5-megpixel camera is also coupled with an LED flash. Its other features include Android 8.0 Oreo, single-SIM/dual-SIM variants, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and 4,000mAh battery with fast charging support

Moto G6

The Moto G6 features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display that delivers an aspect ratio of 18:9 and Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The handset measures 154.5 x 72.2 x 8.3mm and weighs 162.3 grams. It features a front-mounted fingerprint reader.

The Snapdragon 450 mobile platform is present under the hood of the G6. Its 32 GB and 64 GB storage models are respectively packed with 3 GB and 4 GB of RAM. For additional storage, it features a microSD card slot.

The rear-mounted dual camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor is coupled with an LED flash. It has a front-facing 16-megapixel camera that is accompanied by an LED flash. Its other features are Android 8.0 Oreo, single-SIM/dual-SIM variants, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and 3,000mAh battery with Turbo charging.

Moto G6 Plus

The Moto G6 Plus is the most advanced phone in the G6 series. It has a 5.93-inch IPS LCD display that supports FHD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. It also features a front-mounted fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 630 chipset that powers the Moto X4 smartphone from last year drives the G6 Plus. Its 32 GB model has 4 GB of RAM whereas the 64 GB model has 6 GB of RAM. For additional storage, it houses a microSD card slot.

It is packed with the same LED enabled 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and 16-megapixel front-facing camera with LED flash that are found on the Moto G6 phone. Its remaining features include single-SIM/dual-SIM variants, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0 LE, GPS, GLONASS and 3,200mAh battery with Turbo charging.

The listings of the Moto G6 phones also show that they will be available for buying from April 3. However, Motorola is yet to confirm on the launch date of the Moto G6 series.

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Nokia 9 Full Specs Leaked; Features Triple Rear Cameras, 8 GB RAM, Wireless Charging and More

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 2, 2018

Previous reports have revealed that HMD Global’s upcoming Nokia 9 flagship will be releasing this year in September with premium specs and features. A Finland-based website has received a pdf file that not only shows the rear view of the Nokia 9, but also it reveals its entire specifications.

The source file claims that the Nokia 9 would be arriving as a successor of the Nokia 808 and Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphones. What’s interesting about this smartphone is that is decked with triple lens camera setup by ZEISS.

Nokia 9 Full Specifications (Rumor)

According to the source file, the Nokia 9 features a 6.01-inch AMOLED display that supports an aspect ratio of 18:9. The display offers QHD resolution and it is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It features an IP68 certified water and dust-resistant chassis and its rear panel is made out of ceramic that has an 18-karat gold finish. It measures 150.6 x 75.2 x 7.3m.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset powers the phone along with 8 GB of LPRDDR4X RAM. It has 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The handset is loaded with Android One edition of the Android 8.1 Oreo OS. It is packed with a 3,900mAh battery that includes support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging and fast Qi wireless charging.

The rear side of the Nokia 9 features a 41-megapixel primary wide-angle lens, 20-megapixel telephoto lens and a 9.7-megapixel monochrome lens. This information contradicts previous rumors that claims that the Nokia 9 will be arrive with a penta-lens camera setup.

The triple lens system is coupled with Xenon and LED flash. The main camera lens offers features like f/1.5 to f/2.4 variable aperture, OIS and a pixel size of 1.4micron. For shooting selfies, it is fitted with a 21-megapixel front camera with ZEISS optics. It is capable at snapping high quality images in dim-light conditions. The display of the phone can brighten up to function as flash while snapping selfies in low light.

The Nokia 9 features 5 high performance microphones that can capture the quietest whisper in 24-bit audio. It can also support crystal clear audio recording in the loudest surroundings. Its other features are in-screen fingerprint scanner, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC GPS, and GLONASS. It lacks 3.5mm audio jack.

It could not be confirmed whether the Nokia 9’s leaked spec sheet has surfaced from a legitimate source.

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Oppo F7 Goes On Sale In India Today For The First Time At A Price Of Rs. 21,990

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Jeet

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Apr 2, 2018

Last week, Oppo launched its latest smartphone in the Indian market — Oppo F7. Today, the smartphone went on sale in India for the first time through its 777 Oppo Stores, for a price of Rs. 21,990 ($338). While the phone was available for purchase through flash sale, it will now be available from 9th April through online as well as offline channels.

For the first flash sale, there were several offers, including 5 percent cashback through ICICI credit cards, additional 120GB 4G data from Jio and up to Rs. 1,200 cashback in 12 months. The company also offered a one-time free screen replacement within one year from the company’s authorized service centers.

The Oppo F7 comes with a 6.23-inch Super Full Screen LTPS IPS TFT display with 19:9 aspect ratio and 2280 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. The display has Apple iPhone X-like notch on the top. Under the hood, the phone is powered by 2.2GHz MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor.

The device packs 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. It also comes with a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. As of the photography, the phone sports a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and AI scene recognition features. On the front, there’s a 25-megapixel camera with Sony IMX576 sensor and f/2.0 aperture along with real-time HDR capabilities.

The camera comes with the company’s AI Beauty 2.0 app which scans 296 facial recognition points – a 20 percent improvement from the first-generation technology. According to the company, it allows for more precise and accurate facial recognition capabilities. It can also detect a person’s age, gender, and skin type differences for up to four individual subjects.

The Oppo F7 is running Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box and is fueled by a 3,400mAh battery that is claimed to offer 33.5 hours of continuous music playback, 13.4 hours of continuous video playback and 8.3 hours of continuous gaming. The AI battery management feature identifies the usage pattern and accordingly adjusts the battery power.

Along with the Oppo F7, the company had also announced a special edition variant which comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The special edition model comes in two color options — Diamond Black and Solar Red, and is priced at Rs. 26,990.

While the standard edition of Oppo F7 with 4GB RAM will now be available from 9th April through online and offline stores, the availability information of the special edition variant is not yet known.

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Smartisan Nut 3 Confirmed to Launch on April 9

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 2, 2018

In the previous month, Smartisan had confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on April 9 to announce a new smartphone. The rumor mill had been speculating that the Chinese manufacturer may launch the Smartisan Nut 2 smartphone through the upcoming launch event. However, a new Weibo post from the company confirms that it will be launching the Smartisan Nut 3 on April 9.

A recent Weibo post from the company states that starting from today until 2:30PM on April 14, users can setup sales reminder for the new Smartisan Nut 3 at Smartisan Tech Mall and its official store at JD. Users can receive SMS alerts and stand a chance to win Nut 3 through lucky draw. Smartisan’s official JD store will also provide its fans with a new gift every day.

It is speculated that smartphones with model numbers OC105 and OC106 that had been certified by China’s 3C authority in January are the two variants of the Nut 3. The OC105 was also spotted at TENAA on Feb. 27.

The Snapdragon 636 chipset that is present under the hood of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Chinese edition) and Meizu E3 is speculated to power the Nut 3. As far as appearance is concerned, it is likely to arrive with tri-bezeless design that features a thick bezel at the bottom and narrow bezels at the remaining sides of the display. The bottom bezel is pegged to feature a home button enabled with a fingerprint reader.

The Smartisan Nut 3 is expected to feature 4 GB of RAM, 12-megapixel dual camera module and it is likely to arrive in three storage choices like 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. These models are speculated to be respectively priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$255), 1,799 Yuan (~$269) and 1,999 Yuan (~$318).

OnePlus 6 (A6003) Gets Wi-Fi Certification, Runs Android 8.1 Oreo

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 2, 2018

The OnePlus 6 may indeed be launching soon. The upcoming flagship has been spotted today on the website of the Wi-Fi alliance after getting certified. The Wi-Fi certification doesn’t reveal much but there is still a bit of info worth knowing.

The OnePlus 6’s model number is revealed to be A6003. This follows the pattern of previous OnePlus phones. It is also revealed that the phone is running Android 8.1.0 with firmware version OsygenOS 5.1.0. Just like the OnePlus 5T, the OnePlus 6 also supports dual band Wi-Fi.

Although it is still surprising that the OnePlus 6 will be launching early but seeing as the OnePlus 5T is out of stock in some markets already, and OnePlus doesn’t have other phones it is selling, it makes sense why it is releasing a new phone earlier than expected.

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LG G7 3D Renders Shows Off Vertical Dual Cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 2, 2018

The LG G7 is coming much later than its predecessor, the G6, and when it does launch, it will be wearing a moderately revamped design. We already know what it looks like, thanks to a video and photos from an Israeli publication that got a private hands-on at MWC 2018.

Nevertheless, Popular leaker @OnLeaks in collaboration with @TheMrPhone have provided 3D renders of the upcoming LG flagship. Actually, it is not much different from the prototype seen at MWC.

The LG G7 sports a FullVision display with a notch at the top. It is still surprising that a manufacturer as big as LG will join the notch trend. However, the video from MWC shows that the phone has an option to blacken out the area around the notch so it appears as if it doesn’t have one. There is still a bit of bezel at the bottom even with the new design.

There are other big changes coming to the LG G series. First, the rear cameras are now arranged vertically. They share the same housing and flanking them on the left is the LED flash and laser focus module. There is also a fingerprint scanner beneath the setup.

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The second big change is the hardware buttons. The LG G6 has its power power button buried under the fingerprint scanner. So to turn it on, you have to push it down for a few seconds. For the G7, the button is now on the right side but the left side still has three buttons.

If two of those buttons are the volume rocker, what then is the third button? Reports say this is a dedicated button for activating the smart assistant. Sounds familiar? Yup, reminds us of Samsung’s Bixby button.

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Honor 7A is Official with Full Screen Design, Dual Cameras, 999 Yuan (~$159) Pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 2, 2018

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has officially introduced the Honor 7A smartphone. The budget phone comes with a full screen design, dual rear cameras and a starting price of 999 Yuan.

Honor 7A Specifications and Features

The Honor 7A has a compact body as it measures 152.4 x 73 x 7.8mm and it weighs 150 grams. It has a plastic and metal combination rear panel and it also features a metallic frame. The dual rear cameras and fingerprint reader reside on the rear panel of the Honor 7A. It can be availed in three colors like Aurora Blue, Midnight Black and Platinum Gold.

The Honor 7A is fitted with an IPS LCD screen of 5.7 inches that offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. The screen delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The screen is place under a layer of 2.5D curved glass.

The base model that does not feature a fingerprint scanner includes of 2 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 32 GB. On the other side, the higher comes with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. It features a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

Both the variants of the Honor 7A are driven by Snapdragon 430 chipset. It is fueled by 3,000mAh battery with intelligent power management feature.

The backside of the Honor 7A features 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. However, the base model only features a single rear camera of 13-megapixel. The Honor 7A offers photography modes such as bokeh effect, beauty mode, aperture mode, watermark mode, smile capture and AR stickers. The frontside of the Honor 7A features f/2.0 aperture 8-megapixel selfie camera with LED flash. The front camera is also enabled with support for face detection that unlock the phone by identifying 1,024 facial features.

Honor 7A is built to deliver impressive audio performance as it is equipped with an extra-large speaker and smart power amplifier chip that can produce an audio output of 88 decibels. The other audio features of the Honor 7A include Histen 3D audio by Huawei and Party Mode that allow multiple users of 7A phones to connect via NFC to play the same music. The other features of the Honor 7A include 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, GPS and GLONASS. The handset is running on EMU 8.0, a customized version of Android 8.0 Oreo.

Honor 7A Pricing and Availability

The Honor 7A standard edition featuring 2 GB RAM + 32 GB of storage is priced at 799 Yuan (~$127). The higher variant with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage carries a pricing of 999 (~$159) Yuan. The official sales of the Honor 7A will begin at 10:08 AM in China through various channels like Huawei Mall, Lynx, Jingdong, Suning, Vipshop and Gome.

Xiaomi TV Speaker With 8 Built-in Sound Units, Robust Compatibility Launched For 399 Yuan ($63)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 2, 2018

Xiaomi recently announced the birth of two new smart TVs namely, the Mi TV 4S 55-inch priced at 2999 Yuan ($477) and the 50-inch Mi TV 4C priced at 2199 Yuan ($350). Both models have as their selling points an artificial intelligence voice control and 4K HDR. The TV 4S is also touted to have a more powerful speaker. Perhaps in order to boost the audio output of its Smart TV lineup, the Chinese tech guru has now launched an entirely new Mi TV Speaker.

The Xiaomi TV Speaker comes in white and has a minimalistic, simple design. The body has a long stripe design and the front of the speaker is covered with a fabric material. The design also blends with the TV and all styles of home decor.

It also comes with built-in 8 sound units and this includes two 20-ball dome tweeters, two 2.5-inch subwoofers and four passive radiators. The sound frequency response ranges between 50GHz – 2500GHz. The output is clear and the sound is natural. The interface is also robust and is compatible with all kinds of TV. In terms of operation, the Xiaomi TV Speaker is designed to be simple and practicable. There are seven physical buttons at the top of the bod. The buttons are marked with the relevant signs such as Volume reduction, Volume increase, Bluetooth, Aux-in (3.5mm audio), Line in (AV audio), SPDIF (SONY, PHILIPS digital audio interface), Optical (Optical fiber). The function buttons correspond to the different mode you choose to use on your smart TV. With this arrangement, users can easily operate the Speaker without a user manual.

In addition to being used for the Mi TV and other smart TVs and even older TV models, the Mi TV Speaker can be used while connected to a mobile phone, computer, projector and many other electronic devices.

This compact and sleek TV Speaker is priced at 399 Yuan ($63) and will be available from April 3 via Xiaomi Mall, Mi Home.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Specs Leak Online, Features 5.99-Inch 18:9 Display And 4GB RAM

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Jeet

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Apr 2, 2018

Last year, Xiaomi launched the Mi A1 smartphone, making it the first smartphone from the China-based company to run on the stock Android operating system instead of its own MIUI. Now, the company is working on its successor — Mi A2.

The Xiaomi Mi A2, which will be the global variant of the Mi 6X, has been leaked online a couple of time. Recently, folks at Tech Configurations created concept renders of the Mi A2 smartphone based on the rumors surrounding the device. Now, the phone’s specifications have been leaked online.

According to the latest leak, the smartphone will come with a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ full-screen display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the phone will reportedly be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 626 octa-core processor along with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

The device will come with a dual camera setup at the back, just like its predecessor. The Mi A2 will feature a 20-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture and an 8-megapixel secondary sensor with f/1.8 aperture at the back, along with an LED flash.

The camera is expected to support phase detection autofocus (PDAF) as well as Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS). On the front side, the phone will come with a 20-megapixel camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies and video calling.

As of the software, the smartphone will be running the stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. Also, just like its predecessor, the Mi A2 will be a part of Google’s Android One program. The smartphone is said to be powered by 2,910mAh battery, which is smaller in capacity compared to the Mi A1.

The new leak regarding the phone’s specifications is in line with the TENAA listing of the Xiaomi Mi 6X. The listing also suggested a 5.99-inch display and 2,910mAh battery. The certification database also revealed that the smartphone could measure 158.88 × 75.54 × 7.3 mm. And, the design of the smartphone is said to be similar to that of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Currently, there’s no information available regarding the phone’s launch, pricing or availability. However, we expected the Mi A2 to get launched sometime around July given that the Mi A1 was launched in July last year.

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Buy ILIFE V7S Pro Smart Robotic Vacuum Cleaner For Only $197.99 On GearBest; Flash Sale Wrapping Up Soon

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 2, 2018

The ILIFE V7S Pro Smart Robotic Vacuum Cleaner comes with an upgraded version of the water tank and a pump that controls drip. This allows the machine to drip even while running.

Thanks to the increase of pump, the ILIFE V7S Pro can perform better mopping function and that’s not all. The software has been upgraded and the algorithm has been enhanced in a bid to boost the recharge rate.

The ILIFE V7S Pro robotic vacuum cleaner boasts an array of awe-inspiring functions and features that come in handy in day to day life. On the downside, it doesn’t come cheap.

If you’ve been looking for a powerful robotic vacuum cleaner that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, look no further. As part of its latest Flash Sale, GearBest is offering a noteworthy discount on the quoted price of the ILIFE V7S Pro Smart Robotic Vacuum Cleaner.

The ILIFE-manufactured robotic vacuum cleaner normally sells for $209.64 on GearBest. But much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, Banggood will be selling the highly useful appliance for just $197.99 for a limited period of time.

The aforesaid Flash Sale price will be valid for the remaining 100 pieces of the rose-gold color version of ILIFE V7S Pro. It is also imperative for you to bear in mind that the Flash Sale is on the verge of wrapping up.

Despite selling for a considerably slashed price, the ILIFE V7S Pro is still a powerful vacuum cleaner that makes the strenuous task of keeping your house or office clean almost effortless. The device can be transformed into a sweeper by using dust storage tank box or you can even employ it as a mop by using its water storage tank box.

You can click here to check out the full specification and take advantage of the Flash Sale before it comes to an end. You can also check out some of GearBest’s best selling robotic vacuum cleaners bearing discounted price on GearBest by visiting this link.

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Check Out Xiaomi MIJIA Home Appliance Big Promotion On Banggood; Here’s How You Can Get Extra 15% Off

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 2, 2018

There’s no dearth of products that claim to keep your house clean and tidy. On top of that, the internet is brimming with all sorts of easy house cleaning hacks and tips.

While these products often carry steep price tags, tips and tricks to keep your house clean are either ineffective or simply unworkable. If you’ve been looking for a practical way to keep your house stay clean longer without emptying your pocket, look no further.

As part of its recently kicked off Xiaomi MIJIA Home Appliance Big Promotion, Banggood is giving considerable discounts on a slew of appliances that will ensure you have a perfectly clean house or office all the time. Let’s head straight to the details.

Apart from getting discounts on numerous Xiaomi smart home appliances, buyers can get an additional 15% discount simply by using coupon code ‘XM0406’ at the time of checking out. It’s worth noting that the aforesaid coupon code can be used in special collection list and it will only be valid on over the specific value.

These products have been divided into multiple categories in a bid to further facilitate the search process. Here’s a brief glimpse of what each category has to offer.

Xiaomi Floor & Air Care

The Original Xiaomi Mijia Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner, which normally sells for $499.99 on Banggood, can now be yours at a discounted price of just $319.99. The site is giving a 36% off on the appliance’s original asking price for a limited period of time.
Likewise, the site is giving 30% discount on the XiaoMi Mijia Roborock Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the device which bears a price tag of $671.01, is now available for only $469.99.

Xiaomi Accessories

Banggood is offering massive discounts on a slew of Xiaomi-branded accessories. For instance, you can get a massive 58% off on 6pcs Cleaning Robot Accessories which comprises the main brush, 2 side brushes, and 2 filters for Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner.

Ideally, you’d have to shell out $99.99 to buy these accessories, but thanks to the discount you can now get your hands on them by spending only $42.22. However, after the promo comes to an end, it is likely to retain its normal selling price.

Xiaomi Bathroom Hardware

It is imperative to keep your bathroom looking good and clean all the time. However, this can turn out to be a backbreaking task sometimes.

Bearing that in mind, Xiaomi has come up with a broad range of items that help you achieve this goal without breaking much of sweat. This category features select bathroom hardware that you can buy at a slashed price.

To give an example, you can buy the Xiaomi Smartmi Multifunctional Smart Toilet Seat for just $288.88 on Banggood. The site is giving a noteworthy 30% off on the product’s original selling price of $410.88.
But that’s not all. Banggood is giving 50% off on the Original Xiaomi Bluetooth 4.0 LED Smart Body Fat Scales, 18% off on Xiaomi Black Soocare X3 Smart Wireless Electric Toothbrush and a 13% discount on Xiaomi Mijia Aqara Smart Water Detector Alarm.

Xiaomi Other Appliance

Among other discounted items, you can find the Original Xiaomi Mi 1.5L Electric Water Kettle in this category. This appliance normally sells for $105.60 on Banggood, but you can now get your hands on it for only $62.98.
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EXCLUSIVE: We’ve Got OnePlus 6 Pricing Details & Its Case

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 2, 2018

There’s no doubt that OnePlus 6 is going to meet us earlier this year, likely later this month. While we are still not sure of the launch date of the upcoming flagship, what we’ve got today is the OnePlus 6 pricing details. We’ve also got a picture of a OnePlus 6’s case which reveals its back design, but let’s first take a look at the pricing.

According to our source, the OnePlus 6 will be costlier this year, starting at a price of 3299 Yuan ($523) for the 64GB version. In comparison, the OnePlus 5T released back in 2017 came with a cheaper starting price of 2999 Yuan ($475). We’ve got the pricing details for other variants as well, including a 256GB version. So, the OnePlus 6 128GB variant will retail at 3799 Yuan ($602) while the 256GB variant will be costlier at 4399 Yuan ($697).

Apart from the pricing details, we’ve also got the picture of an official OnePlus 6 case. The case confirms that the back design of the OP6 will be different than that of the OPPO R15. So instead of a horizontally placed dual camera setup, expect a vertically arranged dual camera setup located at the center of the OnePlus 6’s back. The opening at the back of the case looks quite big, which likely means that the flash and the fingerprint sensor are placed below the camera setup. We have already seen this design on a leaked prototype OnePlus 6 handset before, so it further confirms the design. Considering this new information, it looks like the front of the phone, which is confirmed to feature a notch, will be similar to the OPPO R15 while the back will feature a different design.

OnePlus 6 rear — Previously Leaked OnePlus 6 Prototype

As for the release date, our source tells us that the OnePlus 6 should launch a couple of weeks later. We would put our bet on a late April release, but we’ll have to wait for an official teaser to confirm this date.

Our source has been right in the past. In fact, we were the first ones to reveal that the OnePlus 6 would launch early this year. We expected a March end release, but it looks like the launch is going to be sometime around late April. So, we are confident that this information is accurate.

That’s all we have about the OnePlus 6 at the moment. We’ll try to get as much information as possible before its official launch. So stay tuned for updates.

A Compilation of April Fools’ Jokes for 2018

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 1, 2018

Every year, individuals and brands alike celebrate April Fools’ Day by playing pranks or practical jokes on one another. This year is no different and we’ve scoured the web for jokes from some popular brands.

OnePlus – PeiCoin

OnePlus first released a teaser for its PeiCoin a few days ago but has now released full details. In an official forum post, OnePlus describes the PeiCoin as a digital currency that will be integrated with future OxygenOS releases.

Users will be able to mine PeiCoin individually or in groups, transfer to one another and also use it as an exchange for local currency. OnePlus even goes as far as saying it believes the currency will be adopted globally someday. A PeiCoin Wallet is said to arrive via an OTA update.

While most of the post is just balderdash, there was a key info at the end. OnePlus officially confirmed that its next phone will be called the OnePlus 6. Up until today, it has not referred to its next phone as the OnePlus 6.

Xiaomi – Mi A1 With Six Cameras

This is a lazy attempt at a joke from Xiaomi. The Chinese manufacturer has slapped four extra cameras on the much loved Xiaomi Mi A1 bringing the number of rear cameras to six. While we think their decision to choose the Mi A1 as the subject of the joke is due to its name A1 – April 1, we believe they could have come up with something better.

Not 1, 2 or even 3! Get your first look at the new #MiA1
Do you ❤️ it? pic.twitter.com/A3voceYZDx

— Xiaomi #48MPforEveryone (@xiaomi) April 1, 2018

Meizu – Meizu M6s 3.5 Edition

Meizu’s head of global marketing, Ard Boudeling, must have seen Xiaomi’s April Fools’ joke and quickly came up with his own version. His April Fools’ joke is a Meizu M6s with three 3.5mm audio jacks and its called the Meizu M6s 3.5 Edition. Boring!

We're a company of rigorous research, and as it turns out, our M6s users are extremely passionate about headphone jacks.

Since the M6s launch, we've received tons of positive feedback about its audio port, while other ports received less praise.

Meet the Meizu M6s, 3.5 Edition! pic.twitter.com/YjcxpaIUNz

— Ard Boudeling (@ArdCB) April 1, 2018

Ulefone

Ulefone was straightforward with its own joke. A gif posted on their Twitter page teases their “new flagship” which has a Full View display, a Snapdragon 845 processor, and a half-screen in-display fingerprint scanner. The device is said to launch today. Let’s know how much it cost if you find it.

We have an important news fro you.

Happy April Fools' Day !
>>>https://t.co/AxVRsF3OLz #ulefone #AprilFoolsDay pic.twitter.com/YGOIGC7UBy

— ulefone Mobile (@ulefoneMobile) April 1, 2018

Razer: Project Venom v2

Razer already released its April Fools’ joke yesterday and it is pretty funny. The manufacturer which is known for its gaming hardware and smartphone decided to make something for players to keep up with its products. Therein comes Project Venom v2, a solution that boosts your gaming abilities and an improved variant of 2010’s Project Venom.

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Unlike the original that had to be used intravenously or inhaled after diffusing the solution into a green gas, Razer says you should “insert the Venom V2 into your preferred orifice”. Then proceed to configure your preferred enhancements on Razer Synapse – a hardware configuration tool for Razer products. You will be able to choose from the following enhancements:

Trigger Finger – your left/right mouse clicking speed and mouse reaction time increases.
Key Storm – increases key press speeds to over 9000 APM.
Eagle Eyes – gives you true sight by increasing your map awareness by 500% and your eye reaction time by 5000 FPS for guaranteed headshots.

Razer says there will be a Venom app for Razer phones and is also looking for beta testers for Project Venom V2. You can sign up here. You also stand the chance to win a full suite of Razer Chroma hardware when you sign up. Project Venom V2 comes in 8 different flavors.

Nokia – Nokia CityMan

Development in the mobile phone industry has seen an exponential growth in the last decade but one feature that hasn’t seen much improvement is the battery. With phones combining all the features of multiple gadgets into one, it’s no surprise battery life suffers.

HMD Global has announced its next smartphone, the Nokia CityMan with 1-year battery life. Sounds good right? As long as you are willing to forfeit all the current features of not only a smartphone but even a modern feature phone.

So proud to announce our next Nokia Original! Nokia Cityman with 1 year battery life! pic.twitter.com/BmhpnQfsjo

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) April 1, 2018

The Nokia CityMan is a dinosaur in the mobile industry. First released in 1987, the 760g phone packs a 1,000mAh battery that should be sufficient for calls and powering its monochrome display.

T-Mobile – SideKicks

We have saved the best for last. T-Mobile brought back its popular SideKick for its April Fools’ joke but this is not the SideKick you remember.

The new SideKicks is the first smartshoephone. Yes, that’s a word now. The Magenta-colored sneakers modeled after Converse sneakers is a smartphone and a shoe combined. It has a slide-out screen, retractable shoelaces that double as earphones, speakers on the left foot, a smart assistant that responds to the hotword “Hey SideKicks”, a fitness tracker, NFC, and more.

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T-Mobile really went all out on this joke and it is easily the best. If you do like the Magenta colored sneakers, you can actually order the shoes here but just know that it doesn’t have the above mentioned features.

Moto Z3 Play 3D Renders Gives Us A look At Its Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 1, 2018

If Lenovo is sticking to the same schedule as last year, then we may not see the first of the new Moto Z series until June. While we wait, OnLeaks has posted a video and photos of 3D renders of the Moto Z3 Play.

For the renders of the Moto Z3 Play, OnLeaks has partnered with KillerFeatures and not TigerMobiles.

While the Moto Z3 doesn’t seem to be sporting a serious redesign, there are actually some key changes. The bezels are now smaller to fit a 6-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Shaving off the chin means the fingerprint scanner finds a new home. And rather than move to the back, it is on the right side. The rest of the chin is now home to Motorola’s branding.

The back has also gotten a slight redesign. Actually, it is just the connectors for the Mods. Rather than circular contact pins like the Moto Z2 series, they are now rectangles but still the same number which means the old mods will work fine.

Moto Z3 Play render

#Exclusive Moto Z3 Play's 360-degree video reveal the upcoming smartphone in all its glory.

Posted by Killer Features on Saturday, March 31, 2018

There is a Motorola batwing logo on the back and above it is the same camera house design from last year. Though it now holds two sensors and the LED flash is smaller.

The fingerprint scanner’s new home has pushed the power button to the left side. The SIM tray still sits at the top. There is a USB-C port at the bottom but no 3.5mm audio jack.

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Giveaway – Win A Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Phone

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Shine Wong

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Apr 1, 2018

Gizmochina along with Gearbest is conducting 1 unit Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

GearBest’s Anniversary 4th Flash Sale is just around the corner. The site is giving a considerable 15% off on remote control toys, 10% off on consumer electronics and a 10% discount on computer and networking accessories along with coupon codes to get up to 50% off on a broad range of items.

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Once again, good luck.

Giveaway – Win a Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 phone

Google Home and Home Mini To Finally Land In India This Month

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 1, 2018

According to a communication shared by Redington India with its retail partners, Google Home and Home Mini will be officially launched in the peninsula in April 2018. After the giant from Mountain View rolled out a new update to Google Assistant which adds the support to the Hindi language, it seems that the new smart speakers are going to hit the shelves in the world’s second highest smartphone market. The launch comes after Amazon made its Echo smart speakers (Echo, Echo Plus, and Echo Dot) with Alexa available to purchase in India back in October.

So, there will be a big competition between Google and Amazon, and it is actually hard to establish which company will get the biggest share. Actually, Alexa still cannot understand or speak Hindi, and given that Google Assistant already supports this language, this may be an advantage for Google Home and Home Mini in India. However, according to the latest tests of the virtual assistant, the Hindi support is still not perfect. While the Media Accounts on Google Assistant already support some of the most important music streaming services in India (such as Saavn and Gaana), the vocal commands to interact with these services are still not available.

But we believe that when Google Home and Home Mini will be officially launched in India there will be no issues and the software support will be complete. The two smart speakers have recently been launched in my country (Italy) with prices of €149 and €59, respectively. The Indian price of the smart accessories based on Google Assistant is still unknown at the moment. The only difference between Google Home and Home Mini is the audio quality, as the smart features are exactly the same. And, obviously, the Mini version is smaller as the name suggests.

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Indian Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) Gets MIUI 9.5 Global Update

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 1, 2018

Xiaomi is a company known for making a lot of confusion with its smartphones’ names. The device which is known in China and in the global market as the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has been launched in India with the name Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. The Indian Redmi Note 5 (so the re-branded Redmi 5 Plus and not the Redmi Note 5 Pro with dual cameras) has just received the official update to MIUI 9.5 Global.

The rollout comes right after the Redmi Note 4 series was updated to MIUI 9.5 and it brings the version number to 9.5.3.0.NEGMIFA. If you own an Indian Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, you can flash the update via recovery by downloading a firmware which weighs 1.4 GB or via fastboot mode with a firmware which weighs 2 GB. As you may have understood from the huge size of the update, MIUI 9.5 has a very rich changelog.

It contains several new features and bug fixes. Among the most important changes, there is an improved notifications system with quick replies, quick gestures to expand the notifications menu and bundled notifications. If you want to take a look at the complete changelog and you want to flash the firmware manually on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, just head to the source link below.

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Nubia Z18 Mini Launches April 11, To Sport Dual Cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 1, 2018

Last month, ZTE’s Nubia released the V18 and the N3, both which are mid-range phones. There have been rumors about its main flagship with respect to the name. Some have said it will be called the Z19 while others say it will launch as the Z18. We can confirm that it will be called the Nubia Z18 seeing as the manufacturer has announced the launch date for the Nubia Z18 Mini.

Nubia is sticking to its tradition of launching the Mini variant first. Last year, it released the Nubia Z17 Mini in April before launching the Z17 in June.

The poster reveal for the Nubia Z18 Mini teases the phone will come with dual cameras. There is also the figure “24” beside the dual lens which may mean the front camera has been bumped up from 16MP to 24MP or that the phone’s dual cameras have a combined megapixel count of 24.

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Team Develops Contactless Heart Rate Measurement Using Helio P10/X20 Smartphone

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 1, 2018

MediaTek’s Everyday Genius is a program by the chip manufacturer to encourage individuals to solve problems using MediaTek technology. MediaTek publishes stories of those who have been able to succeed in this endeavor.

MediaTek heart rate measurement

The latest Everyday Story is of a team of two who found a way to measure heart rate without the need for touching the patient. Yu-Ting Chen and Tung-Chien Chen who both work for MediaTek developed the procedure using smartphones powered by MediaTek’s Helio P10 and Helio X20 processors.

The common way to record the heart rate of an individual is by feeling the pulse and this requires you to touch the individual. The team of two found out that you can also measure the heart rate by using a smartphone’s camera.

According to their findings, when the heart beats and pumps blood, your skin flushes slightly. Using the camera of a phone powered by a Helio P10 or Helio X20 processor, these slight changes in skin color can be recorded thanks to MediaTek’s visual processing technology. The recorded data is then translated with a visual processing app that provides the result (heart rate) in a few seconds.

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Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6+ Certified By FCC: US Launch Confirmed

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 1, 2018

Samsung is preparing the launch of two new mid-rangers: Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6 Plus. While other devices from the A-series released in 2017 and 2018 are upgraded versions of the ones released last year, a smartphone called Galaxy A6 has been never launched until now. They will be two brand new smartphones with a good quality-price ratio, and they have just received the official certification by the American FCC. Unfortunately, FCC did not reveal any of their specs, but its certification confirms that the handsets will be launched in the U.S. market.

Previous rumors suggested that Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6+ were going to be launched only in Europe, Russia and the Middle East, but according to FCC, it will not be so. The devices are identified by the model numbers SM-A600FN and SM-A605G. No specs have surfaced, but these devices have already been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance and they have been spotted on the famous benchmarking platform Geekbench, so we already know some details about them. According to WFA, both the devices will run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box and the standard A6 will support Wi-Fi a/b/g/n standards, but it will not support Wi-Fi ac, even though its alleged SoC supports it.

From what Geekbench website has shown in its listings, Samsung Galaxy A6 will boast an octa-core Samsung Exynos 7870 SoC which is already present on several phones from the J-series and on the Galaxy A3 (2017). The SoC is composed of eight Cortex A53 CPUs and a Mali-T830 MP1 GPU, and it will be paired with 3 GB of RAM. This device has scored 723 points in single-core performances and 3605 points in multi-core. Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus is equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset which can run at a max frequency of 2 GHz, and it is supported by 4 GB of RAM. However, the score is similar to the lower-end version: 739 points in single-core and 3469 points in multi-core.

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