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Get Big Discounts On HOMTOM Smartphones On TomTop Check More Deals and Promotions From Other Shops

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Apr 27, 2018

As part of its recently kicked-off HOMTOM Fans Festival, TomTop is offering big discounts on a broad range of smartphones manufactured by the Shenzhen-based handset maker. Let’s delve straight into the details.

HOMTOM S8

TomTop is giving a noteworthy 37% off on the HOMTOM S8 smartphone, bringing its retail price down to just $119.99. Note that the phone normally sells for $189.99 on the website.

The Flash Sale price is valid for 3 color options including silver, blue, and black. It’s worth noting that the promotion is slated to end in 18 days and there were only 58 pieces left at the time of writing.

The HOMTOM S8 smartphone sports a big 5.7-inch screen which is covered with a 2.5D glass. The phone is powered by a MediaTek MTK6750T Octa-core 1.5GHz processor and it offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM.

HOMTOM HT70

The HOMTOM HT70 smartphone usually comes bearing a price tag of $259.83 on TomTop. But much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the phone, the site is offering the phone at a lowered price of just $152.99.

This is a considerable 42% reduction in the original asking price of the HT70 smartphone. You can avail the deal for 3 more days but bear in mind that there were only 106 pieces left at the time of writing.

Boasting a unique and stylish cosmetic appearance, the HOMTOM HT70 smartphone comes with a massive 6-inch bezel-less 18:9 HD+ (1440 X 720 pixels) display. The phone packs an MTK6750T Octa-core 1.5GHz processor along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM, under the hood.

HOMTOM S9 Plus

Likewise, TomTop is offering a considerable 39% off on the HOMTOM S9 Plus smartphone which normally sells for S$224.24 on the site. Thanks to the discount, you can now get your hands on the S9 Plus by shelling out only $138.99.

You can take advantage of the discount for 3 days before the promotion ends. It’s also worth noting that there were only 78 pieces left at the time of writing.

In terms of specs, the HOMTOM S9 Plus smartphone sports a 5.99-inch display with a high screen ratio of 18:9. The phone features a dual 16.0MP+5.0MP cameras set up on the back and a 13MP front shooter for selfies.

HOMTOM HT20 Pro

The HT20 Pro smartphone is ideal for adventure junkies who like to carry their smartphones even during audacious outdoor activities. The IP68 waterproof shockproof smartphone is currently available on TomTop at a lowered price of just $109.99.

The phone would normally set you back $145.99 on TomTop; however, the site will be selling it for a slashed price of only $109.99 for 18 days. On the downside, the discount will only be valid for the remaining 36 pieces.
The HT20 Pro boasts a 4.7-inch HD display with a screen resolution of 1280 X 720 pixels. Moreover, it comes with Corning Gorilla protective glass for added protection. The phone is powered by ba MTK6753 1.3GHz Octa Core CPU and it offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.

HOMTOM S12

You can now buy the HOMTOM S12 3G WCDMA mobile phone at a heavily discounted price of only $47.99 on TomTop. This is a noteworthy 44% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $84.67.

With only 191 pieces left, the promotion is slated to end in just 3 days. You can choose from black+blue, black+red, and blue color options.

Sporting an ergonomic design, the HOMTOM S12 smartphone features a compact 5.inches display. The lightweight yet tough phone adopts a high-end MTK6580 1.3GHz quad-core processor along with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the TomTop HOMTOM Fans Festival before it wraps up, just head straight to this link. Note that the smartphones will give back to their retail price as soon as the promotion comes to an end.

Buy Original Xiaomi VR Virtual Reality 3D Glasses For Only $13.11; Discount Coupon To Expire Soon!

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Get 18% Off On Original Xiaomi VR Virtual Reality 3D Glasses On DD4 Check More Deals and Promotions From Other Shops

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Apr 27, 2018

If you’re on a tight budget and looking for a virtual reality 3D glasses that delivers an immersive watching experience, look no further. You can buy the Original Xiaomi VR Virtual Reality 3D glasses by shelling out only $15.99 on DD4.

But if you aren’t willing to shell out that kind of money, we’ll tell you exactly how you can get a noteworthy 18% off on the device’s retail price. Here’s how you can bring your grand total down to just $13.11.

In order to avail the discount, all you have to do is apply coupon code ‘XIAOMIVR’ at the time of checking out. On top of that, DD4 is also offering free shipping.

The Xiaomi VR 3D glasses is crammed with a broad range of awe-inspiring features that make it a bargain under $14. The device is built using high-quality material that provides comfort feel to the wearer.Moreover, it can serve as the private 3D theater that lets you delve into the vivid scenes in the comfort of your own home. The VR glasses supports panorama videos and images that paves the way for an unparalleled watching and playing experience.

The Xiaomi VR glasses work with 4.7 – 5.7 inches smartphone and support 2K resolution. The device employs aspherical lens in a bid to provide a clear view.

The highly-durable virtual reality 3D glasses use high-quality superior lycra material. Weighing in at just 0.209 kg, the device has FOV range of 90-110 degree. You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification and use the aforesaid coupon before it expires.

Alleged Xiaomi Redmi S2 Clears 3C Certification; May Launch Next Month

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 27, 2018

In the previous week, it was revealed that Xiaomi is prepping up to launch a new low-end smartphone for China and India. The device is expected to hit the market with Redmi S2 moniker. It has already received approved by TENAA authority and now it has also been certified by 3C body in the home country.

Recent reports reveal that the upcoming Redmi S2 has a model number of M1803E6E. The same model number along with other variants such as M1803E6T and M1803E6C have received certification 3C authority in China. The 3C approval did not reveal any information on the specs of the phone, but it has confirmed that it will carry support for 5V/2A charging.

The TENAA images of the Redmi S2 has revealed that since it sports a full screen design and vertical dual camera setup, its design is similar to the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The device measures 160.73 x 77.26 x 8.1mm and it weighs 170 grams.

The 18:9 aspect ratio display of the Redmi S2 measures 5.99 inches and it produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. It is speculated to be fueled by Snapdragon 625 SoC. The handset is expected to be available in multiple RAM and storage editions.

The 16 GB storage variant has 2 GB of RAM and its 32 GB storage model includes 3 GB of RAM. The highest configuration model has 64 GB storage and 4 GB of RAM. It also features a microSD card slot. It is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo.

TENAA listing has revealed that its dual camera setup includes a 12-megapixel sensor and an 8-megapixel sensor. It has a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The S2 will receive power from 3,000mAh battery. Leaked firmware files of the S2 has revealed that it will be supporting features like face unlock, Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Portrait Mode. According to TENAA listing, the Redmi S2 will be available in multiple colors like Black, Blue, Gold, Gray, Pink, Red, Rose Gold, Silver and White. However, the Chinese manufacturer may only make few of the color variants available at launch.

There is no information on the launch date of the Xiaomi Redmi S2. Now that that the smartphone has bagged TENAA and 3C certifications in China, it is likely that it may get announced as early as next month.

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OnePlus 6’s Realistic Image Shows Highest Screen-to-Body Ratio on OnePlus Phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 27, 2018

A fresh image of the OnePlus 6 smartphone has surfaced few hours ago. Even though some publication has claimed that the image belongs to a working prototype of the upcoming OnePlus flagship, it seems to show a placeholder.

In the below image, the notched display of the OnePlus 6 is surrounded by very slim bezels. The bezels are even thinner than the actual render of the phone that was revealed by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau (shown further below). Hence, it does not seem like a real OnePlus phone. However, the notched display will be providing the users of OP6 with the best viewing experience through the larger screen.

OnePlus 6 is rumored to feature a 6.28-inch AMOLED screen that will support an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is speculated that the handset will offer highest screen-to-body ratio on a OnePlus phone. It is speculated that the OP6 may a screen-to-body ratio of nearly 90 percent.

The near bezel-less OnePlus phone has three on-screen navigation buttons. Previous reports have revealed that the OP6 will support advanced full screen gestures. The notification icons are present on both the sides of the notch.

The OnePlus 6 resembles the iPhone X in appearance, but the OnePlus features a smaller notch that measures 19.61 x 7.68mm. The notch houses a selfie camera, a notification LED indicator, an earpiece and some other sensors.

Not only the frontside of the OnePlus 6 will have a difference compared to the predecessor models, but also its rear panel is expected to come with an overhaul improvement. Except for the OnePlus X mid-range phone that was launched in 2015 with a glass body, all the other OnePlus smartphones sport metallic chassis. The Chinese manufacturer has recently confirmed that OP6 will be coming with a glass rear. Moreover, the company has also confirmed that it will be a water-resistant phone. Recent rumors that the OnePlus 6 will be made available in multiple colors like Coral Blue, Purple and Black. Shown below is the realistic render of the OnePlus 6 created by well-known designer and tipster Benjamin Geskin.

OnePlus 6 is slated to get official globally on May 16. In China and India, it will be unveiled on May 17. A special edition OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition is also coming. It is speculated that the official sales of the OP6 will begin in India on May 22.

Do you think that the above image shows the real OnePlus 6? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Buy Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Smartphone For Only $359.99 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Get 39% Off On Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Smartphone On Banggood Check More Deals and Promotions From Other Shops

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Apr 27, 2018

Xiaomi made its hotly-anticipated Mi Mix 2 smartphone available to the public in September last year. The phone boasts an array of jaw-dropping specs and features that made it an instant hit among tech buffs and smartphone enthusiasts.

But much to the chagrin of budget-conscious buyers, the Mi Mix 2 smartphone didn’t come cheap. As a result, the phone failed to garner a lot of popularity among those who aren’t willing to spend a fortune on a smartphone.

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the well-received Mi Mix 2 smartphone without emptying your pocket, we have good news for you. Bangood is offering a noteworthy 39% off on the phone’s retail price for a limited period of time.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 smartphone normally comes bearing a steep of $699.99 price tag on Banggood; however, it will now set you back only $429.99. The discount is valid for the black color version of the phone.

But if that isn’t a good enough reason for you to buy the Mi MIX 2 smartphone, we’ll tell you exactly how you can bring your grand total down even further. All you have to do is apply coupon code ‘4BGXM2642’ to reduce your grand total to just $359.99.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the aforesaid coupon is limited to selected countries including Chile, Japan, Russian, Brazil, Australia, India, Canada, United State, and Argentina only. Note that the coupon is likely to expire soon.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is an irresistible smartphone under $360, given that it sports a big 5.99-inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels at a pixel density of 403 PPI (pixels per inch).

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor and it packs an Adreno 540 graphics processing unit, under the hood. It offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB of non-expandable internal memory.

On the photography front, the Mi MIX 2 smartphone houses a 12-megapixel camera with phase detection autofocus, 4-axis OIS, dual-LED, and dual-tone flash on the back. Up front, it sports a 5-megapixel camera for selfies.

The dual-SIM smartphone draws its juices from non-removable 3400mAh (tpy) / 3300mAh (min) battery. Moreover, it runs MIUI 8-based Android 7.1 Nougat operating system.

You can visit this link in order to check out the full specification and avail the deal before it comes to an end. It’s worth noting that the Mi MIX 2 smartphone will retain its retail price as soon as the promotion wraps up.

Samsung Plans Launch of Its MicroLED TVs For The Second Half Of This Year

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Apr 26, 2018

Samsung announced its earnings for the first quarter of 2018 (Q1 2018) on Thursday and its revenue beat the expectations of industry watchers. The company’s earnings were propelled by its semiconductor business. However, Samsung Display division wasn’t as profitable as one would have expected. The company suffered a decline in earnings due to the weak demand for flexible OLED panels and increased LCD production by competitors such as JDI etc.

The global market leader also rolled out its plans for the rest of this year and one aspect that struck our attention is the detail about the launch of microLED TVs. Samsung had unveiled the 146-inch The Wall smart TV at CES 2018 with a modular design and a microLED display. The Korean giant only disclosed that the innovative product would be available this year without giving any specific timeline. Now, the document has revealed that we will be meeting with microLED TVs in the second half of this year.

The financial reports for Q1 2018 showed that Samsung’s earnings from TVs suffered a year-on-year decline and Samsung attributes this negative output to changes in the product lineup. However, the company is optimistic that the revenues from TVs will grow in Q2 due to the growing sales of new models. The company expects to maintain its leadership of the premium market by launching innovative products like microLED TV. The microLED technology is based on Samsung’s Cinema Screen technology, designed for movie theatres.

360 Mobiles Sends Frying Pan As invite For N7 Launch

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Apr 26, 2018

Meizu is the Chinese smartphone company that usually surprises us with its unusual invites, but it appears 360 Mobiles has joined them. The manufacturer has started sending out invites for the launch of its next N-series smartphone called the 360 Mobiles N7 and it isn’t what you’d expect.

According to the source, 360 Mobiles sent a skillet/frying pan as the invite for their next event. The frying pan has the date of the launch which is 8th of May as well as the tag line engraved on it. There is also a photograph of a chicken holding a frying pan.

The tagline and the photograph are said to be related to the recent popularity of games such as PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. It is said that 360 Mobiles is teasing the gaming performance of the N7 with the invite.

It is not known if the phone will only have impressive specs for gaming or also include a large battery based on the text on the invite. But we are sure some features will be dedicated towards gaming based on a Weibo post from the CEO.

In the post, the CEO responded to another post asking if the company felt threatened by the Mi 6X. He responded by praising the newly launched Xiaomi Mi 6X but revealed that they (360 Mobiles) have paid more attention to the gaming experience of their device.

Nokia’s Latest Teaser Suggests an N-series Model Would Be Launched on May 2

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Apr 26, 2018

Just over one year after rumours first started circulating concerning the resurgence of the Nokia N-series, Nokia has shared a teaser on Weibo which suggests that the HMD Global-controlled company would launch an N-series model soon. The Weibo post urged us to watch out for more teasers of what is in store from April 27 to May 2. The company will likely launch the device on May 2 in n event billed to hold in Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China.

The Weibo post also comes with an image of what looks like the Nokia N9 which was launched in mid-2011 with a MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan providing the interface. That also could be a teaser indicating that the device may be called Nokia N9 (2018).

Nokia first reintroduced the Nokia 3310 with a remodelled design but it was an instant hit for a feature phone. The company also recently disclosed it would be relaunching the Nokia X series with the Nokia X6 expected to go official in China on April 27. No doubt, Nokia is trying to employ nostalgia in its bid to sell more models and move up the ladder. We are quite positive that this strategy would help the brand.

LG G7 ThinQ Confirmed To Come With 6.1-Inch Super Bright QHD+19.5:9 Display

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Jeet

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Apr 26, 2018

LG is currently gearing to launch its upcoming flagship smartphone — LG G7 ThinQ, which is scheduled to get launched in the coming week. Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed information about the phone’s display panel, confirming that the G7 ThinQ will come with LG’s latest LCD technology called Super Bright Display.

The company has further revealed that the smartphone will come with a 6.1-inch QHD+ display with screen resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Similar to other flagship devices getting launched this year, the smartphone’s Full View display will come with a notch on top.

In addition to improved brightness, the new LCD panel from the company is said to bring power efficiency improvements. The new Super Bright Display covers 100% of DCI-P3 color space. Along with that, there will be six color modes in the Settings menu – Auto, Eco, Cinema, Sports, Game, and Expert.

The G7 ThinQ will also have a ‘brightness boost’ function which will push the peak brightness to 1,000-nits to help boost outdoor visibility. LG has also said that compared to the phone’s predecessor — LG G6, this one will come with a slimmed down bottom bezel by 50 percent.

Apparently, the LG G7 ThinQ will also come with a second screen on the upper bezel, similar to the one we’ve seen on the LG V20. According to the company, the “new second screen” on the smartphone can be used as a status bar or as a single screen combined with the main screen.

Under the hood, the smartphone is expected to be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor along with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It will feature a 16-megapixel dual camera setup at the back and an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter for taking selfies and video calling.

The LG G7 ThinQ is all set to get launched at an event in New York that is scheduled to take place on 2nd May. On the very next day, i.e. 3rd May, the company has another event to launch the phone in its home country.

HTC U12 Specs Leaks: WQHD Screen, IP68 Rating and More

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Apr 26, 2018

HTC has not released a flagship this year but one has been in the news for a couple of months now and that is the HTC U12+. There are rumors that the U12+ will be the only flagship phone this year and will not have a smaller or less powerful variant called the HTC U12. It appears that rumor may be false.

The specification sheet of the HTC U12 surfaced online today, on Verizon’s website according to the source. And from what we can see, it packs some interesting features.

The HTC U12 has a 6” WQHD LCD “frame-less” display with Gorilla Glass protection. It runs Android 8.0 with HTC Sense companion and has a 3,500mAh battery. It can also record in 4K.

The phone also has Bluetooth 5.0, Quick Charge 1.0 ( we want to believe this is a typo and should be 4.0), and an IP68 rating. There is also mention of HTC USonic.

Samsung’s First Android Go Phone May Launch As The Galaxy J2 Core

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Apr 26, 2018

Nokia was the first to announce an Android Go phone in form of the Nokia 1. Alcatel and ZTE also joined the list with the Alcatel 1X and Tempo Go respectively. Though there are other manufacturers that are also working on theirs already such as Meizu, there are others we believe won’t make an Android Go device such as LG and Samsung. But it appears Samsung is about to surprise us.

According to Winfuture.de, a new Samsung phone that has appeared on Geekbench may launch as an Android Go phone. The device which was benchmarked last week as the “samsung SM-J260G” has just 1GB of RAM and runs Android 8.1 Oreo.

It is powered by an Exynos 7570 but Geekbench adds a “go” suffix hinting at the processor being specially customized for Android Go. The octa-core chipset is clocked at 1.43GHz. The device scored 625 points in the single-core test and 1747 point in the multi-core test.

Judging from the model number, the device belongs to the J2 series. Unconfirmed sources say it will launch as the Galaxy J2 Core.

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Huawei P20 Lite: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 26, 2018

Xiaomi Mi 6X has been finally announced: it is the best Xiaomi’s upper-midrange of 2018, and it will be launched globally as Xiaomi Mi A2 with Android One. Quality-price ratio, performance, and photo quality are its key qualities, but will it be able to dethrone the most important Huawei mid-ranger? A comparison between Xiaomi Mi 6X and Huawei P20 Lite is very important because they are among the most interesting Chinese mid-rangers, and they will contribute a lot for the sales of Xiaomi and Huawei. Their prices are not so different, but now it is time to establish which is the best in this Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Huawei P20 Lite comparison.

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Huawei P20 Lite

	Xiaomi Mi 6X	Huawei P20 Lite
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm, 168 grams	148.6 x 71.2 x 7.4 mm, 145 grams
DISPLAY	5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD	5.84 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 432 ppi, 18:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	HiSilicon Kirin 659, octa-core 2.36 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo, EMUI 8.0
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 20 MP f/1.8 20 MP f/1.8 front camera	Dual 16 + 2 MP f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3010 mAh Fast charging 5V / 2A (Quick Charge 3.0)	3000 mAh Fast charging 9V / 2A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

If aesthetics are your first concern when you are going to choose a new smartphone. then Huawei P20 Lite is the perfect handset for you. It is one of the most beautiful devices thanks to its reflective glass back and its notched display which make it compact and lightweight. Xiaomi Mi 6X features a bigger display which may be more advantageous for productivity. It also provides better performance as its SoC is way superior in both benchmarks and daily use. It also comes in an even more powerful variant with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, while Huawei P20 Lite comes with max. 4 GB of RAM. Further, Xiaomi Mi 6X has a better camera department. Both the rear and front cameras include Sony sensors with bright apertures. The dual rear setup features 2x optical zoom and supports AI for scene recognition.

Huawei P20 Lite definitely has a better design as it is more beautiful to look at. But Xiaomi Mi 6X wins the comparison on almost all the other departments. So, I would actually choose Xiaomi Mi 6X for an eventual purchase. Its launch price in China is about €207/$253. In order to know its price in the global market, we have to wait for the launch of Xiaomi Mi A2, which will be the same handset featuring Android One for the global market. Huawei P20 Lite has been launched at about €370/$451 worldwide, but it can already be purchased at about €300 thanks to online street prices.

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Huawei P20 Lite: PROS and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 6X

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Higher performance
Better camera
Affordable price
Thin body

CONS

No audio jack
Limited availability

Huawei P20 Lite

PRO

Awesome design
Compact body
Good display
Not a China-exclusive

CONS

Higher price tag

Red Magic Gaming Smartphone Now On Indiegogo For $399

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Apr 26, 2018

Last week, Nubia launched the Red Magic Gaming Smartphone. The Snapdragon 835-powered device with its unique design is now live on Indiegogo as promised for just $399.

Nubia is offering a variety of deals for the Red Magic and depending on the one you choose, you can get it as early as next month or much later in July.

The first deal lets you purchase the phone for $399 including shipping. This phone comes with Red Magic OS (China-specific OS) installed but without Google Mobile Services (GMS). However, you do get a dBrand Black Camo Skin included in the order.

The above deal expires tomorrow (April 27) but as at the time of writing, only 16 of the 1000 slots have been claimed. Those who pay for this deal will likely get the phone in May.

The second deal also goes for $399 with shipping charges included. The Red magic Phone ships with Vanilla Android 8.1 Oreo and not the custom OS. You also get the dBrand Black Camo Skin. However, the estimated delivery date is put at July 2018.

Nubia has a third deal which also goes for $399. You get the Red Magic Phone early but with a test version of stock Android 8.1 Oreo and a May 2018 expected delivery date. There is no dBrand skin included and you are required to join the development team.

World Intellectual Property Day: Huawei Reveals It Had 74,397 Patents As At Dec. 2017

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Apr 26, 2018

April 26 is marked as the World Intellectual Property Day annually. The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to “raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life” and “to celebrate creativity, and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of societies across the globe.

Huawei is marking the event, taking time out to disclose its patent portfolio. As we would have expected, Huawei revealed that is has a total of 74,326 patents as at December 31, 2017. In addition, the company also applied for 64,091 patents in China and 48,758 foreign patent application, of which over 90% are invented patents. It could be recalled that the European Patent Office (EPO) did reveal that Huawei had the highest patent filings last year with a total patent application of 2,398. Of course, Huawei’s patents must have gone past 74,326 by now.

This disclosure clearly shows how much Huawei has ramped up its Research and Development (R&D) efforts both in China and overseas. The Chinese tech giant recently revealed that its annual investment in research and development (R&D) reached 89.7 billion Yuan ($13.8 billion) which represents a 17.4 percent increase over the company’s R&D spending for 2016. The disclosure also meant Huawei’s R&D spending over the past decade had exceeded 394 billion Yuan ($60.4 billion). Globally, Huawei’s investment in R&D ranks third, behind Amazon and Google’s parent company, Alphabet. The company promised to continue a $10 billion investment annually in research and development. So, expect more innovations from the Chinese giant.

Gionee S11 Lite and Gionee F205 Launched In India

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Apr 26, 2018

A few days ago, we reported that Gionee had a product launch scheduled for today in India. Surprisingly, the Chinese-based manufacturer actually announced two new phones for the Indian market. The two phones are the Gionee S11 Lite and the Gionee F205 which were already announced in China last November.

Gionee S11 Lite

The Gionee S11 Lite is similar to the Gionee F6 in China but with a few upgraded specs. It has the same curved and reflective rear design as the other S11 siblings but with less-powerful specs.

The S11 Lite packs a 5.7” 1440 x 720 FullView display with Gorilla Glass protection, a Snapdragon 430 processor, and 4GB of RAM. There is 32GB of built-in storage and a MicroSD card slot for up to an additional 128GB.

For optics, the Gionee S11 Lite has a 13MP + 2MP combo on the rear. They are positioned at the top left corner in a horizontal position. The front camera is a single 16MP sensor, an upgrade from the 8MP on the Gionee F6. It can shoot portrait photos and also has a beauty mode.

Gionee is shipping the phone with Android Nougat out of the box with no news of an update yet. It has a 3030mAh battery, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and support for Face Unlock.

The Gionee S11 Lite is priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$210) and will be available at the end of May.

Gionee F205

The Gionee F205 is an entry-level smartphone that also has a FullView display. Its screen is 5.45” and has a 1440 x 720 resolution and under its metal body is 2GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in storage and a MT6739 processor.

The phone has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. It doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner but it has Face Unlock. There is also a 2670mAh battery for juice and a dedicated microSD card slot.

OnePlus India Teases the OnePlus 6 Super Slow Motion Video Shooting

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Apr 26, 2018

OnePlus recently announced that its latest flagship- the OnePlus 6 would be launched globally in a ceremony in London on May 16. The device will then debut India as well as China on May 17. Already, OnePlus have revealed a number of features the OP6 is expected to launch with. OnePlus India may have just released a teaser which revealed the OnePlus 6 will come with a Super Slo Mo camera function for video shooting.

The teaser poster was first uploaded on OnePlus India official website but was later pulled down and replaced with something else. However, that wasn’t before the poster was grabbed by some smart visitors. In case you don’t know, For those who don’t know, Slo Mo refers to slow-motion video recording. This isn’t actually a new feature as OnePlus flagships last year featured slow-motion video recording. However, that didn’t allow recording at 960 fps but this is Super Slow Mo and so, we could be looking at 960 frames/second slow-motion video recording or even more.

If the notch display is a deal breaker for some, the other features the OnePlus 6 is expected to feature seems to outweigh that. The flagship device is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and would have a glass back, waterproof body, repositioned alert slider and a powerful camera setup. This new feature is obviously going to whip up more interest in the upcoming OnePlus flagship.

The Ciga Design Mechanical Round Watch Is Xiaomi’s Latest Crowdfunding Product

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Apr 26, 2018

Xiaomi’s Mijia crowdfunding platform has at least one new product every day. These products cover practically all categories and also come in multiple variants just like this new Ciga Design mechanical watch.

Last year, Xiaom released a Ciga Design Mechanical Watch with a square frame (image below). But there are folks who don’t like square-faced watches. If you belong to that category, Ciga Design now has a version with a round frame.

The new Ciga Design Mechanical Watch was designed by Hong-Kong-based Michael Young and is the recipient for iF’s Gold Award for 2017. Below is an excerpt from the statement of the iF jury:

“This watch takes a holistic approach to design, signifying a new interpretation of a classic masterpiece. Appealing sensory details such as a visible movement and a tactile crown winder will delight the user, while the curved face lends a softness to the appearance. Michael Young has succeeded in imparting this watch with a unique experience.”

The watch comes in two colors – silver and black with steel mesh straps, but you can also purchase genuine leather bands if you wish. The case is made of die-cast steel with a 12mm thickness and 42mm diameter. The dial is covered with 1.3mm thick sapphire glass which comes just after diamond on the hardness scale.

After ZTE’s Ban, U.S. Probing Huawei For Possible Iran Sanctions Violations

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Apr 26, 2018

The searchlight is beaming once again on Huawei in the U.S, this time around concerning the possible violation of US ban on importing its products to Iran and other countries. Sources familiar with the matter hint that the U.S. authorities have been probing Huawei’s alleged shipping of U.S.-origin products to Iran and other countries in violation of U.S. export and sanctions laws.

At present, the U.S Justice Department is reportedly probing Huawei for possible violations and the probe is spearheaded by the U.S attorney’s office in Brooklyn. The probe may have begun as far back as 2016, the same time the ZTE probe began. However, a spokesperson for the Justice Department refused to confirm or deny such investigation was ongoing when contacted.

The probe is yet another hurdle which could effectively cripple Huawei’s business concerns not only in the U.S but also in other regions. It is coming on the heels of a series of U.S. actions aimed at stopping or reducing access by Huawei and Chinese smartphone maker ZTE to the U.S. economy amid allegations the companies could be using their technology to spy on Americans. The sledgehammer fell on ZTE recently as the U.S government slammed a seven years ban on the Chinese company from buying parts and software from American companies. ZTE has indicated the ban is now threatening its survival.

GearBest Is Handing Free Gifts, Discounts And Lots More; Here’s How To Participate

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