Meizu mBlu Model Sporting a Full-screen Design Certified by China’s TENAA

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Apr 29, 2018

Meizu seems to still be fiddling with the mBlu brand name long after the company was expected to have changed the Blue Charm mid-range sub-brand to mBlu. The highly innovative Chinese company had launched the Meizu E3 and it bore the mBlu branding on the models first showcased at the launch event. The branding was somehow removed in subsequent units. A new Meizu model has just been certified by TENAA in China and the device isn’t only listed with the mBlu branding but also it has the mBlu logo stamped on the back panel.

The Meizu mBlu model comes with the model number M811Q and comes with a dimension of 152.3x73x8.4mm, weighing in at 150g. The device also sports a 5.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1440 x 720p which is an HD+ resolution. Thus, the mBlu model will likely come with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device will be available in Gold, Black, Red and Blue colour variants when it eventually hits the market. We can’t say which chipset will power the model but it is listed with a 1.5GHz CPU.

Further, the mBlu M811Q packs a dual camera setup at the rear. The cameras are aligned vertically in the middle and the design doesn’t include a protrusion. The rear camera is a 13MP + 2MP combo while at the front there is an 8MP camera. The device packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor placed just under the cameras, and under its hood, there is a 3230mAh battery. The device will also be available in 2GB, 3GB and 4GB RAM variants which would be paired with 16GB, 32GB and 64GB expandable native storage respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) Training Video Leaks, Specs & Features in Tow

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 29, 2018

Vietnam seems to be a strategic market for smartphone makers. We chose to infer this considering the number of first-time leaks that have emerged from that end lately. Not too long ago, we spotted the price of the unannounced REdmi S2 from that end. Now it is the turn of the unannounced Samsung Galaxy A6 hands-on video to appear well before its launch. The video has since been deleted from the original source but thanks to the guy at Allaboutsamsung.de, here is a duplicate of the original video.

The video has the Samsung Training academy badge which means it is a training video about the specs and features of the phone meant for employees and promoters in the domestic market. The video is in Vietnamese so we really can’t make out much of what is being said but it shows the Galaxy A6 in its real skin. From the little we can grab from the video, the device will pack a 16MP with an aperture f/1.9. The rear camera is also a 16MP sensor with a slightly larger aperture of f/1.7. In addition, the Galaxy A6 (2018) is confirmed to feature a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display with an HD+ resolution of 1440 x 720p and an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is also covered with a 2.5D curved glass.

It is pretty obvious that the Galaxy A6 will be launched soon but as to when that will happen, we are still in the dark about that. To wrap this up, the Galaxy A6 will likely be introduced alongside the Galaxy A6+ which was recently certified by the Chinese telecoms regulatory agency, TENAA.

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360 Mobiles N7 May Come With Helio P60 Since It Has A PumpExpress Charger

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 29, 2018

360 Mobiles has a new smartphone in the pipeline called the N7. Originally, there were reports the phone will come with a Snapdragon 636 processor, but it appears that may not be the case.

The 360 Mobiles N7 will not only ditch the Snapdragon 636 but won’t even come with a Qualcomm processor at all. How do we know this?

A photo of the phone’s charger has surfaced online and it shows the charger has MediaTek’s PumpExpress fast charging technology. The charger supports up to 18W fast charging which is similar to Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0.

However, since the phone uses MediaTek’s fast charging technology, it means there is a MediaTek chipset inside. Seeing as the N7 is a flagship phone, the only plausible chipset is the Helio P60.

The Helio P60 is not only more powerful than the Snapdragon 636 but also power efficient and it offers a similar performance to the Snapdragon 660.

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Motorola Moto G6 Is Already Up For Pre-Orders In Spain

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 29, 2018

After just a week from the official announcement, the new Motorola Moto G6 is already available for pre-order on Amazon Spain. The new affordable device can be ordered on Amazon Spain, and this means that it can be purchased from several other European countries as the e-commerce can also ship outside of Spain. If you are from Spain, you can pre-order the handset for as much as €269, which roughly translates into $324. The price is a bit too high if we consider the specs of the phone, so we suggest you should wait for a better deal.

The device is currently available in two hues: blue and silver. According to Amazon Spain, it will start shipping from May 14 and customers will be able to select faster shipping by subscribing to Amazon Prime. To recap, May is the month in which the Motorola Moto G6 series will be officially launched in the global market. The standard version which can be pre-ordered on Amazon Spain has a glass-sandwich design with a metal frame and it is splash-resistant. Its display has a size of 5.7 inches, an 18:9 aspect ratio, the Gorilla Glass 3 protection and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.

Under the hood, there is an octa-core entry-level chipset: the Snapdragon 450 by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 1.8 GHz. Alongside the SoC, there are 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage expandable with a micro SD up to 128 GB. On the rear side of Motorola Moto G6, there is a dual camera with resolutions of 12 and 5 MP and with a f/1.8 aperture. It is able to record video with a Full HD resolution and up to 60 fps. The front camera boasts a resolution of 8 MP, while the battery has a 3000 mAh capacity. Just like its Plus and Play siblings, Moto G6 comes with Android 8.0 Oreo installed out of the box.

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Huawei P20 Pro Is The Best-Selling Huawei Flagship Phone In Western Europe

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 29, 2018

It was already evident since its official launch: Huawei P20 Pro is quite unique in the smartphone market. Now, this has been confirmed even by sales: the latest flagship smartphone of the first Chinese giant in the global hi-tech market has become the best-selling Huawei flagship ever in Western Europe, and it is also the hottest search query in various nations. The sales of the new P20 Pro have outclassed the ones of its predecessor P10 Plus by 316 percent, and this happened just after month from its official European launch. An incredible (but not unexpected) result, despite the pretty high price tag carried by the handset.

Huawei P20 Pro was launched in Europe exactly a month ago, on March 27, with a listing price of €899. But its worth mentioning that currently, it is possible to buy the handset in Europe for less than €700 thanks to online street prices. According to reports, the majority of sales of the P20 series has been registered in the UK, Germany, and France. And according to Google Trends, the Huawei P20 series is one of the most-searched queries in Spain, Germany, and Italy. The strongest point of Huawei P20 Pro is definitely its camera department.

It is the first device ever released with a triple camera, composed of a 40 MP RGB sensor, a 20 MP monochromatic secondary sensor and a telephoto lens with a resolution of 8 MP. The cameras also support artificial intelligence for scene recognition and other smart features to improve the photo quality. It also boasts an impressive design with a glass back, a metal frame and a notched display with a very high screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, it features an octa-core Kirin 970 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, while its battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh.

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Xiaomi Seems To Be Preparing Surge S2 SoC As Orders At TSMC Increase

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 29, 2018

In 2017, Xiaomi announced the first smartphone with its own processor: the Mi 6C with Surge S1 on board. Now, it seems that the company is working on the launch of its successor: Surge S2. The S1 is not a flagship-level chipset: it is a mid-range SoC which offers a similar level of performance to Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and MediaTek Helio P20. On AnTuTu benchmarks, it gets a slightly higher score than its two main rivals. According to rumors, its successor should be on par with Huawei’s Kirin 960, which is the chipset found on the Huawei P10 and Mate 9 series (Honor 9 as well).

Fresh reports are suggesting that Xiaomi has increased orders at several Taiwanese manufacturers in the IT supply chain. Among these, there are TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), Largan Precision, Inventec and Foxconn. The Surge S2 processor has been mentioned in an alleged contract signed by the Chinese company with TSMC, and this is what is making everyone think that the company is developing its next proprietary SoC. Reports are also suggesting that the SoC will be realized by TSMC with a 16 nm production process.

It will allegedly be composed of four powerful Cortex A73 with a max frequency of 2.2 GHz and four less powerful Cortex A53 with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz: so, it is expected to sport an octa-core design. The CPUs will supposedly be paired with a Mali G71 MP8 GPU. Even though Xiaomi Surge S2 will be a mid-range processor, it is expected to support UFS 2.1 storages and LPPDR4 RAM. The Surge S1 did not have so much success, but do note that the Xiaomi Mi 6c was the only handset released with this chipset.

Do you think its successor will be able to compete with Qualcomm and MediaTek latest SoCs just like Huawei’s Kirin line-up?

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Xiaomi Officially Teases Mi Band 3

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 29, 2018

For those who have been eagerly waiting for the official launch of the Mi Band 3, there is good news. Xiaomi has released the first official teaser for the upcoming smartband.

In a tweet earlier today, the official Xiaomi account shared a photo that showed the silhouette of a smartband. The photo has the caption “Can you guess what it is?”.

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— Xiaomi #48MPforEveryone (@xiaomi) April 29, 2018

The smartband doesn’t seem to have a physical button like the Mi Band 2 and looks like what we saw on the CEO’s wrist during the Black Shark launch. So it is safe to say this is the Mi Band 3.

The Mi Band 3 is expected to come with a touchscreen display though we are not sure what type. The device got its Bluetooth certification a few months ago and will come with Bluetooth 4.2 LE.

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The Athena Will Launch As BlackBerry KEY²

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 29, 2018

Yesterday, the BlackBerry Athena was seen on the website of China’s communications agency TENAA. Ever since the first renders leaked, we already knew it was a successor to the BlackBerry KEYone but not until today did proof of its official name surface online.

An image shared on Weibo by a user named @TimEason have revealed that the BlackBerry Athena will launch as the BlackBerry KEY².

One half of the photo shows the phone and the other shows a picture taken with the phone’s camera. The watermark on the photo reads BlackBerry KEY².

The phone has an improved design and we can see from the image that the spacebar still doubles as a fingerprint scanner.

The BlackBerry Athena on TENAA has model number BBF100-4. This is near identical to another device we saw on Geekbench about five months ago whose model number is BBF100-1.

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Anker Launches A Bunch Of New Speakers and Earphones Ahead of Summer

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 29, 2018

Popular American company Anker, last week released a bunch of new audio products. Anker which is also known for its chargers and battery products announced new speakers and a variety of headphones. The manufacturer has also announced that its ZOLO and Anker Soundcore brands will be merged and be referred to as Soundcore.

Anker Flare and Flare+ Speakers

The Anker Flare and Flare+ Speakers look like smart speakers with their tower-like design but they are just regular Bluetooth speakers.

There are control buttons on the top of the speakers and multi-color LEDs at the bottom that can be adjusted for different patterns. They are also IPX7-rated, so they should do well in the bathroom, pool, or beach.

The Flare is priced at $59.99, comes in black, blue, red, and gray, and will be available on Amazon on May 7 and Walmart on May 14. The Flare+ which is bigger, louder, and is said to last 20 hours on a single charge will sell for $99.99. It will come in the same colors but won’t be available until August.

Space NC Headphones

If you are looking for new noise-canceling headphones, then you may want to check out the new Space NC headphones. The headphones have 40mm dynamic drivers and are said to last up to 20 hours even with noise cancelation turned on.

It has a $99.99 price tag and will be available for purchase by 14th May at Walmart and end of May on Amazon.

Liberty Lite

Remember the Zolo Liberty wireless earbuds? There is now a cheaper version called the Liberty Lite. They sell for $30 less at $69.99 and have a battery life of 3.5 hours. There is no info on a release date yet.

Spirit Series

The Spirit Series are wired Bluetooth earphones with varying features, battery life, and price. There is the Spirit and Spirit X which differ with respect to design – the former is in-ear and the latter has ear hooks – but are both priced at $39.99.

The third is the Spirit Pro which has a dedicated Qualcomm audio chip and lasts up to 10 hours on a single charge. It is priced at $49.99.

All three earphones are sweatproof but there is no info on when they will be available for purchase.

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Samsung Galaxy A6+ Gets Certified By TENAA in China

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 28, 2018

Samsung Galaxy A6+ was spotted on the company’s official Polish website a couple of weeks back signalling that the device may soon go official. There are indications that Samsung will also storm China with the mid-range model soon as the Galaxy A6+ has just received TENAA certification.

Unfortunately, the page only reveals the pictures of the device without the usual table containing the specifications. The specs may likely get listed in a couple of days time from now but we won’t have to wait till then because the specs have already made the rounds online. Talking of the design, the Galaxy A6+ is expected to feature a dual camera setup at the rear with a fingerprint sensor just under the cameras. There is an LED flash at the side of the camera. The device also comes with the antenna design which was used on the Galaxy J series.

The Galaxy A6+ is expected to pack a 6-inch display with a FullHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080pixels. The device is also expected to be powered by an Octa-core Snapdragon 625 chipset paired with 4 GB of RAM and there will be 32 GB of native storage. No word yet on when the model will go official.

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ASUS Zenfone 5Z AnTuTu Score Appears To Outscore The Mi Mix 2s

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 28, 2018

Taiwan phone maker ASUS announced the Zenfone 5 series comprised of the Zenfone 5 Lite, Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 5Z. Out of the three smartphones, the Zenfone 5Z is the flagship model, packing a Snapdragon 845 chipset. The device is yet to go on sale as it is listed to start selling in May. Ahead of that, the AnTuTu score of the flagship has now appeared online. The photo of the Zenfone 5Z with its AnTuTu score of 274499 points on the screen was recently outed on Slashleaks.

The score is consistent with that of other Snapdragon 845-powered models but it is interesting to note that the score surpasses the 273741 points scored by Xiaomi’s latest Mi Mix 2s. However, the score is lower than that of the Black Shark gaming phone which scored 279,464 points. ASUS is yet to release the Zenfone 5Z into the market and the score wasn’t officially released. Thus, it is possible ASUS may still optimise the device and the official AnTuTu score may be higher than this.

As a reminder, the Zenfone 5Z sports a 6.2-inch display with a resolution of 2246×1080p. The device also has a notch on the display and a screen to body ratio of over 90%. ASUS says the device has an AI engine and a feature called AI boost for processor and software optimizations. The device is equipped with dual rear cameras having a Sony IMX363 main sensor. The Zenfone 5Z also comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage or 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage. Other features include stereo speakers and each has an NXP smart amplifier. There is also NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, an audio jack, and support for Hi-Res audio and DTS. A new ZenUI based on Android Oreo also comes pre-installed. The Zenfone 5Z will have a starting price of $479 when it goes on sale this May, which will potentially make it the cheapest Snapdragon 845 phone we’d be seeing.

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Taiwan IT Supply Chain Eyeing Orders from Xiaomi As Shipments Soar

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 28, 2018

A recent research report released by Canalys had shown that despite a slump in the Chinese phone shipments, Xiaomi saw a rise in its overall shipment for Q1 2018 YoY. That is a reflection of how successful the company’s strategy of adopting both the offline and online sales model in ramping up supply has been. That success has made the Chinese giant a beautiful bride in the face of companies in Taiwan’s supply chain.

DigiTimes reports that the major players in the Taiwanese IT supply chain are eyeing orders from Xiaomi as a result of the continued increase in its shipments globally. The companies include giants like Foxconn Electronics, Inventec, Largan Precision and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), according to industry sources.

Xiaomi shipped an estimated 70 million phones in 201 and this year, the company has hinted that it as set a target of 100 million shipments. The company dubbed “China’s Apple” has also disclosed its readiness to issue IPO in order to raise funds to deepen its R&D and marketing efforts, as well as the company’s overseas expansion moves. The company’s positive outlook towards increasing its shipments and its ability to continue ramping up the price/performance ratios of its products means more business opportunities for Taiwan-based suppliers.

According to reports, Xiaomi’s president Lin Bin recently visited lens module maker, Largan Precision, reportedly to secure more production capacity in order to ensure its orders for multi-lens modules for its high-end models will be fulfilled smoothly in the second half of 2018. In addition, a recent report alleged that Xiaomi is presently working with TSMC to fabricate its Surge S2 processors using the foundry’s 16nm process. Xiaomi is also likely to use Qualcomm’s 7nm advanced processors, which are also to be made at TSMC, the source hints. Foxconn and Xaomi recently joined forces in India to set up a PCB lamination plant in India in its bid to consolidate on growth recorded last year in the Asian country.

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[Updated: Price Leaks Too] Xiaomi Redmi S2 Hands-On Video Hints Device May Be Heading To Europe First and Then Vietnam

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 28, 2018

Update: The price of the Redmi S2 has also leaked. It has been added below.

Just before the Mi 6X launched, another similar-looking phone appeared on TENAA. The phone which has a 5.99” display and dual rear cameras is expected to launch as the Redmi S2.

Xiaomi hasn’t revealed a launch date yet but there seems to be nothing hidden about the device anymore other than the price. Not only have live photos of the phone been published online, there is also a hands-on video of the device.

The hands-on video is from Czech Republic website dotekomanie.cz. The source says the phone is already on display at a Mi Store in the Czech Republic. So, it is safe to say Xiaomi has not only entered a new market in Europe but the Redmi S2 may even be a Europe-first device.

Since the phone is already available on display it explains how they were able to get a hands-on video. They were also able to confirm the specs.

The unit in the video is the gold variant. Other than the arrangement of the sensors on the front and the design of the antenna lines, this could pass for the Mi 6X.

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The Redmi S2 has a 5.99-inch display with a 1440 x 720 resolution. It is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

The phone has dual rear cameras – 12MP + 5MP – and a 16MP sensor with its own LED flash in front for selfies. It also has a 3,080mAh battery and runs MIUI 9 based on Android Oreo. These specs place it firmly in the mid-range category.

With the recent developments, the Xiaomi Redmi S2 may be upon us much sooner than expected, most likely during the week. Not only will Xiaomi announce a new phone but it should also announce its entry into a new European market.

Notwithstanding, Europe won’t be the only one getting the Redmi S2. It will also be available in Vietnam. This is based on a picture of a flyer (above) which lists the price of various phones including that of the unreleased Redmi S2.

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Xiaomi Redmi S2 Live Pictures Spotted in The Wild

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 28, 2018

Last week, a new Xiaomi smartphone was certified by China’s TENAA. The device notably features a design which looks very similar to the recently unveiled Mi 6X but obviously, the specs didn’t align. Turns out the model is the Xiaomi Redmi S2 and while Xiaomi is yet to officially introduce the model, we have spotted some live pictures of the smartphone. The live photos were uploaded by a Czech Republic-based blog but the author failed to mention the actual source of the device. However, the pictures seem to have been taken from someone who had the opportunity to handle the real machine.

The design of the Redmi S2 is not in anyway different from the Mi 6X. The device is expected to feature a similar 5.99-inch display with the 18:9 aspect ratio. However, the display resolution will be an HD+ (1440 x 720pixels) resolution. The device also seems to retain the ultra-thin build of the Mi 6X but we can’t tell from all of the pictures if the 3.5mm audio jack will also be missing on this model. Also visible is the U-shaped antenna design at the back and the dual camera setup stacked vertically. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Specs wise, the Redmi S2 will feature a Snapdragon 625 chipset clocked at 2.0Ghz. The device will also come in 2GB RAM, 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants as well as 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage options. Keeping the lights on is a 3000mAh battery. This model will likely not come with fast charge support. The rear cameras are said to be a 12MP + 5MP combo while for selfies, the device will feature a 16MP sensor. Providing the interface will be the Android 8.1 Oreo-based MIUI 9.5. Finally, the Redmi S2 will be available in several color variants, including Pink which is the colour of the model on display.

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Photos: The Red Xiaomi Mi 6X Is A Sexy Beast

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 28, 2018

Xiaomi announced the brand new Mi 6X on Wednesday, April 25. Unlike the Mi 5X, a red variant of the Mi 6X is available right from the launch day. The Mi 5X didn’t get a red variant until a few months after it was announced.

There are four other colors – black, blue, pink, and gold; and they are all stunning. However, only the red and black variants have black front bezels.

We have been able to get our hands on live photos of the red variant courtesy of ITHome and have decided to share them with you. We have also included some official promotional images from Xiaomi.

The pictures show that all color variants will come in the same retail box and with white accessories (USB-C cable and charger).

The phone does look very thin and it is sad that the audio jack had to go. The dual rear cameras have a slight bump. We don’t know if the glass covering the lens is scratch resistant, so we advise getting a case that has a bulge for the camera cut-out.

I am fawning over this red variant and it sure will make it to my list of favorite red phones for 2018.

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The Xiaomi Mi 6X has a 5.99” FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 660 AIE processor, up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. It has dual rear cameras in a 20MP + 12MP configuration and another 20MP sensor sitting above the display.

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Xiaomi Mi TV Now Rank As Second-Largest China TV Brand, 550K Units Shipped In March

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 28, 2018

Xiaomi has revealed that a data from AVC has shown that the company’s domestic TV shipments exceeded 550,000 units in March 2018 alone. This record shipment placed the Mi TV brand as the second-largest TV manufacturer in China. Xiaomi launched its first Mi TV product in September 2013 and since then we have seen several models including the cheap Mi TV 4A which had a 32-inch version selling for less than $100 at some point.

In February 2018, the Mi TV shipments globally reportedly ranked among the top 10 in the global market. Xioamiranked as number 10 and this could be tied to its recent exploit in India where it introduced its TV models for the first time. Xiaomi TV models have also seen tremendous patronage on online retail platforms such as GearBest and others. So it is no wonder the Chinese tech giant now ranks as number 10 in a list having Samsung as the market leader, LG in second place, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Philips, Skyworth, Sharp, Panasonic, and Xiaomi in that order.

The current crop of Mi TVs falls under the Mi TV 4 models. Xiaomi Mi TV 4 series include the Mi TV 4, Mi TV 4A, Mi TV 4C and recently, a Mi TV 4S was launched. All the models are available in various screen sizes and come with features that make them a great buy. Xiaomi even launched a new Mi TV Speaker that is very much compatible with the Mi TV range.

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BlackBerry Athena Photos Surfaces On TENAA

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 28, 2018

A few weeks ago, renders of an upcoming Blackberry phone codenamed Athena surfaced online. The device has now made its way to China’s TENAA office.

Sadly, what we have today are more photos and not specifications. Hopefully, the specifications should come up soon.

The BlackBerry Athena photos are of a black variant just like the renders. The chances of seeing this phone come in multiple colors are actually very slim. The most we may get is a black variant with silver/gold accents.

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The Blackberry Athena is expected to launch as a successor to the BlackBerry KEYone and may arrive as the BlackBerry KEYtwo or BlackBerry KEYone (2018).

The keyboard has been redesigned and above it is a larger display. All physical buttons – volume rocker, power button, and convenience key – are now on the right. On the rear are dual cameras arranged horizontally and positioned at the top left corner. Beside the sensors is a LED flash and a few millimeters below is the BlackBerry logo.

According to the TENAA listing, the device is made by Huizhou TCL Mobile Communications Co. Ltd and its model number is BBF100-4.

With its arrival on TENAA, we presume the device may launch soon, probably before the end of next month.

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Preoder Chuwi Hi 9 Air 4G Tablet PC For $235.99 On GearBest; Presale Ends May 30

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 28, 2018

Chuwi made its long-awaited Hi9 Air Android 4G tablet PC available to the public in March this year. Much to the delight of the Shenzhen-based tech firm, the Hi9 Air was able to sweep tech buffs off their feet with its unparalleled performance and a broad range of features.

You can now preorder the coveted tablet PC on GearBest by shelling out $235.99. The pre-sale kicked off on Friday, April 27 and is slated to run until May 30. The only color option up for grab is black.

Despite the lack of color choices, the Hi9 Air is crammed with jaw-dropping specs and features. First off, the tablet PC boasts a massive 10.1 inches IPS touch display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels.

Under the hood, it packs a powerful MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797) processor and uses an ARM Mali-T880 780MHz GPU to deliver better and faster gaming and viewing experience as compared to its predecessor. Furthermore, it offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB expandable ROM (up to 128GB via microSD card slot).

On the photography front, the Hi9 Air tablet PC houses a 5-megapixel camera on the back. Up front, there’s a 2-megapixel camera for selfies and face-to-face chat.

The device runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and draws its juices from a robust 8000mAh non-removable lithium-polymer battery. Moreover, it features g-sensor and powerful dual speakers.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification and preorder the Chuwi Hi 9 Air 4G tablet PC before May 30.

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OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 Get Double-Tap To Lock in Latest Beta Update

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 28, 2018

Double-Tap to Wake is a pretty useful feature found on some phones and it is surprising it hasn’t become a default feature for Android.

The opposite of double-tap to wake is Double-Tap to Lock and even fewer devices with the first feature have the second. OnePlus phones have Double-Tap to Wake but the gesture doesn’t work for locking the phone until now.

In the latest beta update released for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, one of the new features included is Double Tap to Lock. Once you get the update, you can activate it under phone settings and a double-tap on the homescreen should lock your device.

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Buy ALLDOCUBE iPlay 8 Tablet PC For Only $72.99 On GearBest; Promotion Slated To End Soon!

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 28, 2018

ALLDOCUBE iPlay 8 Tablet PC sports a big 7.85-inch 5-point touch screen display that breathes new life into your photos and videos. The device runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and is backed by a built-in Lithium-Ion 3,500 mAh battery.

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on this power-packed iPlay 8 tablet PC without burning a hole in your pocket, we have good news for you. GearBest is currently offering a noteworthy 11% off on the device’s retail price.

As a result, you can buy the coveted tablet PC by shelling out just $72.99 on GearBest. It’s worth noting that the discount is valid only for the 1GB RAM/16GB ROM version of the tablet, which is up for grabs in gray color version.The iPlay 8 tablet PC is a bargain under $75, given that it packs a powerful MTK8163 Quad Core 1.3GHz processor, along with an equally-robust ARM Mali-T720 MP2 graphics processing unit, under the hood. Moreover, the available onboard storage can further be expanded up to 128GB.

On the photography front, the ALLDOCUBE iPlay 8 tablet PC sports a 2-megapixel camera on the back. Up front, there’s a 0.3-megapixel camera.

If you’re interested in checking out the full specification and taking advantage of the discount which is likely to end soon, simply follow this link. It’s worth noting that the ALLDOCUBE iPlay 8 tablet PC will go back to its retail price as soon as the promotion ends.

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