Xiaomi’s first foldable phone with fold-out design, cheaper pricing may launch in 2019

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Jul 30, 2018

Huawei is reportedly looking forward to beat Samsung by launching the world’s first smartphone by the start of 2019. Fresh information has revealed that apart from Huawei, other Chinese manufacturers such as Xiaomi and Oppo are also working on foldable smartphones.

A South Korean publication has revealed that in a bid to launch foldable phones in 2019, Xiaomi and Oppo are procuring the required components for building such devices. Huawei has reportedly partnered with BOE Technology Group from China for flexible OLED panels. Xiaomi and OPPO are also speculated to receive foldable display panels from Chinese suppliers. There is a possibility that these companies may also consider dealing foreign display makers such as LG Display or Japan Display.

The foldable phones from Samsung and Huawei are expected to sport fold-in design. On the other hand, Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone may feature fold-out design. There is no information on the design OPPO may use for its foldable smartphone.

Xiaomi is known for flagship phones with cheaper pricing compared to Samsung and Huawei. Hence, there is a possibility that Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone arriving next year may carry cheaper price tag.

Samsung is yet to launch a smartphone with in-display fingerprint scanner even though it was one of the first companies to work on such a handset. Some of the Chinese manufacturers such as Vivo, Huawei and Xiaomi have already managed to launch smartphones featuring optical in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is speculated that the Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus arriving in Q1 2019 will be featuring ultrasonic fingerprint scanner that offers accurate results.

Samsung has been working on its foldable phone smartphone since 2013. In order to ensure that its customers are provided with the best user experience on its first foldable phone, it has been consistently delaying its arrival. However, Chinese manufacturers are expected to give tough competition to Samsung.

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Half of smartphones sold in 2018 have Virtual Assistants – Strategy Analytics

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 30, 2018

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming an integral part of modern smartphones. Edge AI computing is pushing more processing on-device as vendors use more AI in several areas. Virtual assistants such as Siri, Bixby and Google Assistant are already becoming commonplace and on-device AI is increasing their abilities. Strategy Analytics has come out with an extensive report which looks at the progress of Artificial Intelligence technologies inside smartphones from 2010 to 2023.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Bixby Voice — The report is said to have tracked and forecasted the sales of smartphones with Artificial Intelligence technologies globally and across six regions. The report noted that Google Assistant has risen to be the top virtual assistant with over 50% share. This could be traced to the inclusion of the smart assistant on the latest Android versions. This is followed by Apple’s Siri. Worthy of note is the claim by Senior Analyst Ville-Petteri Ukonaho that “The fastest rising assistant comes from China where Baidu Duer is taking share and will capture second place within the next few years.”

The report concluded that by 2019, over half of smartphones globally will have the virtual assistant and the share will grow up to 90% by 2023. This is a good thing as it pushes the dream of smartphones becoming our everyday assistants closer to reality.

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Mystery Solved: Mi 8 Explorer Edition Transparent Back Design

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 30, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition is the third and the most expensive variant of Xiaomi’s Mi 8 trio. When it launched back in May, its transparent rear got some folks curious and propped up questions as to its authenticity. Apparently, the internals of a phone doesn’t look that good which means what we are actually seeing isn’t the phone’s real internals.

Xiaomi released a statement saying the design isn’t a sticker slapped on to the rear and that the device is indeed transparent. They also added that what we see are actual parts of the mainboard. It turns out Xiaomi wasn’t entirely honest with its explanation.

The individual who first raised concerns about the design has posted images of what is actually inside the Mi 8 Explorer Edition. The images show what appears to be a 3D printed motherboard on a plate.

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According to the original source (@Ice Universe) of the photos, it is a complex etching process as the resistors and capacitors are 3-dimensional and likely real parts though they are just there for cosmetic reasons.

So to sum it all up, the back of the phone is transparent, what we see is not a sticker but actual components of a motherboard and not the motherboard.

Nevertheless, the news doesn’t seem to affect the sales of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition. It went on sale today for the first time and is now out of stock, selling out in just a minute.

Priced at ¥3699 (~$543), the Mi 8 Explorer Edition comes with a 6.21-inch AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top. It has a 1080 x 2248 resolution and an 18.7:9 aspect ratio, thanks to the notch at the top.

That notch is home to a 20MP sensor and a 3D face unlock system like that of the iPhone X. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has 12MP dual cameras on its rear.

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BlackBerry schedules a launch event in India on August 2, could launch Evolve and Evolve X

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Jeet

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Jul 30, 2018

BlackBerry has sent out media invites for a launch event scheduled on August 8. While the company has not revealed which device it plans to introduce, reports suggest that the company could launch two smartphones — Evolve and Evolve X.

Recently, a BlackBerry smartphone codenamed “Ghost” surfaced online, featuring a bezel-less design. Later, it was reported that Optiemus will launch the smartphone in India in Q3 2018, but it will be offered in two models – Evolve and Evolve X.

Earlier, the phone’s image was surfaced online, revealing the metal frame, rounded corners, SIM card slot and antenna cutouts on the side and the bottom. Both the Evolve and the Evolve X are expected to come with full-screen 18:9 displays.

Under the hood, the devices will be powered by Qualcomm‘s powerful Snapdragon processors but the specific chipset model is not yet known. A few weeks ago, tipster Evan Blass revealed that the BlackBerry Ghost (i.e. BlackBerry Evolve) will pack a 4,000mAh battery.

The Evolve-series is expected to be a premium one as reports suggest that the smartphone will come with a dual rear camera setup with optical zoom and some custom enhancements for the low-light photography using the rear dual-cameras.

While no more information is available regarding BlackBerry’s two upcoming smartphones in the Indian market, we’ll know what the company has to offer when the devices launch on 8th August.

Last week, BlackBerry officially launched its KEY2 smartphone in the Indian market for Rs. 42,990 that roughly converts to $626. It features a 4.5-inch display with 433PPI, 3:2 aspect ratio, and Gorilla Glass 3. There’s a 4-row QWERTY physical backlit keyboard with a fingerprint sensor embedded in the spacebar.

It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor along with Adreno 512 GPU, 6GB RAM and packs 64GB/128GB storage. There’s a dual camera setup on the back with a 12MP primary sensor and a 12MP secondary sensor. On the front side, there’s an 8MP shooter front-facing camera. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and is powered by a 3,360mAh battery.

Sony Xperia XA3 reportedly certified by TENAA in China

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 30, 2018

Sony is likely going to announce a couple of its new smartphones at IFA 2018 which would commence at the tail-end of August. Traditionally, the company will unveil its flagship Xperia XZ series models of which the Xperia XZ3 will be one of them. A new leaked TENAA document seems to suggest the company may also announce the Xperia XA3 as well. The Xperia XA3 was recently certified by the Eurasian Commission and so, is actually in the works.

The device is listed on TENAA with the model number Sony H4413. The document also reveals the presence of LTE support, Android OS and dual standby Other than those, there aren’t any other details revealed. We expect a more detailed listing featuring the photos of the device as time goes on.

The Sony Xperia XA3 will be the successor of the Xperia XA2 which was launched at CES 2018 in January this year. The device packs a 5.2-inch FullHD 16:9 aspect ratio display. It is powered by a Snapdragon 630 chipset paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The device also offers a stunning camera department composed of a 23 MP f/2.0 rear sensor and a dual 16 + 8 MP front camera which is optically stabilized. We expect the Sony Xperia XA3 to improve on these specs.

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Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A (2019) series to reportedly feature triple-camera setup

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Jeet

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Jul 30, 2018

After rumors about Samsung‘s next year’s flagship smartphone Galaxy S10 featuring a triple-camera setup, a new report suggests that the South Korean giant is now planning to introduce triple-camera setup to its premium mid-range Galaxy A (2019) series smartphones.

The Samsung Galaxy S10 has been rumored to be the first smartphone from the company to come with triple camera sensors, similar to what we saw on the Huawei P20 Pro. But the report indicates that the upcoming Galaxy A series device will be the first smartphone from Samsung to have triple cameras.

Further, the Galaxy A (2019) smartphones are also said to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor. According to the reports, Samsung will be using an optical display-based fingerprint sensor for the Galaxy A series smartphones.

According to the report, the company is looking to introduce triple-camera and in-display fingerprint sensor to Galaxy A (2019) lineup before these features are fully adopted for the company’s flagship Galaxy S-series smartphone. The global hardware development team of Samsung has reportedly started working on adding these features to Galaxy A series devices.

The Galaxy S10-series is also expected to have an in-display sensor but will feature a more premium ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The quality of triple-camera on both the Galaxy S-series and Galaxy A-series are expected to be different as well.

Usually, the Galaxy A series smartphones gets launched a couple of months before the Galaxy S-series smartphones. If the South Korea-based company sticks to its usual schedule and doesn’t delay the Galaxy A (2019) launch, the Galaxy A-series will be the first from Samsung to have triple-camera and in-display fingerprint sensor.

There are very few devices available in the market which comes with features such as under-display fingerprint sensor and triple-cameras. Currently, only the Huawei Mate RS Porche Design features both — triple-cameras and in-display fingerprint sensor.

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The Vivo X21 Night Purple Edition with Aromatherapy Gift Set makes for a nice gift for your lady

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 30, 2018

When the Vivo X21 launched back in March, it was announced in three colors – Diamond Black, Aurora White, and Ruby Red. A few weeks ago, Vivo announced a fourth color variant called Night Purple.

The new color variant is now on sale and apparently, comes in four bundles. There is the standard set which only has just the phone; there is a gaming set which includes a gamepad similar to Motorola’s Moto Gamepad mod; another version comes with a smart band; the fourth comes with a scented candle and a bottle of aromatherapy oil.

The fourth version makes for a great gift if you are looking for something special for the woman in your life. The whole package includes a box that contains the candle and oil and a separate box that holds the phone.

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Meizu schedules a launch event on August 8 to launch Meizu 16 and 16 Plus

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Jeet

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Jul 30, 2018

Meizu is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphones — Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus. Now, the company has announced that both the smartphones will be launched on 8th August at a launch event. Along with the Meizu 16-series smartphone, the Chinese company will also launch Meizu Gravity speaker.

The Meizu 16 smartphone is confirmed to come with a screen-to-body ratio of 91.18 percent. The devices are also expected to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Both the smartphones have been certified by TENAA, which has also revealed the phone’s specifications.

According to the TENAA listing, the Meizu 16 features a 6.0-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. On the other hand, the Meizu 16 Plus flaunts a 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with the same screen resolution as the 16.

Under the hood, both the smartphones are powered by Qualcomm‘s flagship Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage. There’s a possibility of Snapdragon 710 chipset variant of Meizu 16. The company could also launch Meizu X8 powered by SD710 processor.

Coming to the camera department, the 16 Plus is expected to have triple cameras at the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel + 20-megapixel sensors while the Meizu 16 will sport a 12-megapixel and 20-megapixel cameras on the back. Both devices will come with a 20-megapixel front-facing snapper.

Both the phones are expected to be powered by Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box, with the company’s own Flyme OS custom interface. Connectivity options on both devices will include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C.

While the Meizu 16 will be powered by a 3,570mAh battery, the 16 Plus will be fuelled by a 2,950mAh battery. The battery will also come with mCharge fast charging support. The devices are expected to be available in three color options — Black, Mirror Silver, and Mirror Blue.

The Meizu X8 will be priced between 1,500 Yuan to 2,000 Yuan, as revealed by Meizu CEO Jack Wong. He added that the pricing of the SD710 version of Meizu 16 will be 500 Yuan more than the pricing of Meizu X8. Earlier, he had said that the pricing of Meizu 16 series will not exceed 4,000 Yuan.

We’ll have to wait for a few more days to know the official pricing and availability information of the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus, which will be revealed at the launch event on 8th August.

Xiaomi to announce a new Mi Notebook and customized Mi Band 3 on August 3 at ChinaJoy

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 30, 2018

If you are a geek or nerd who resides in China, you definitely know what ChinaJoy is. For those who don’t and or who live outside China, ChinaJoy or China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference is an annual gaming and digital entertainment exhibition and the largest in China. This year’s edition will hold between August 3 and August 6 and Xiaomi will be at the expo to announce a couple of products.

Mi Notebook ChinaJoy 2018

So far it has been confirmed that Xiaomi will launch two new products at the event. The first is a new Mi Notebook which we believe is a gaming laptop judging from the Weibo teasers. Some have speculated that it is the gaming laptop released this year but with the newer 8th-gen processors.

The second product is a customized Mi Band 3 with has the words “Are You Ok?” printed on the band. We don’t know what message Xiaomi is trying to pass across with the text but we should know more when it launches.

Mi Band 3 Are You Ok version

So far, there isn’t much else to the customized Mi Band 3 save for the text. It will come in the same black color as the standard variant and may even sell for the same price.

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LG Signature Edition 2018 with QHD+ display and Snapdragon 845 SoC announced in Korea

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Jeet

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Jul 30, 2018

LG has today announced a new smartphone under its Signature-lineup — LG Signature Edition 2018, which is the successor of the last year’s Signature Edition smartphone of V30 that was launched in South Korea.

The latest edition of the Signature smartphone is made of premium materials and comes with zirconium ceramic back cover that prevents scratches. Just like its predecessor, there’s also an option for customers to get their name engraved on the back of the phone.

The smartphone boasts a 6-inch QHD+ OLED display with screen resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels, HDR10, 18:9 aspect ratio and 538ppi pixel density. Further, the display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Under the hood, the device packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor along with Adreno 630 GPU, 6GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 2TB.

In terms of optics, there’s a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/1.6 aperture, 71-degree wide-angle lens and a secondary camera sensor of 16-megapixels with 107-degree super-wide-angle lens having f/1.9 aperture and LED flash. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper with 80-degree wide-angle lens and f/1.9 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C. The device comes with an IP68 rating, ensuring water and dust resistance and it’s also MIL-STD 810G certified, which is a standard for ruggedization testing and compliance for mobile computers and equipment.

The smartphone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom interface LG UX on top. The device is powered by a 3,300mAh battery with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging as well as wireless charging.

The LG Signature Edition 2018 will be available in two color options — Black and White. The device will be available in very limited quantity as the company will make only 300 phones, which will start selling from 13th August for 1,999,800 won, roughly $1,790.

LG will start taking pre-orders for the Signature Edition 2018 from 30th July. The company is also offering a free Bang & Olufsen (B & O) Beoplay H9i headphones with the smartphone.

Check Out Unmissable Deals And Biggest Discounts On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 30, 2018

GearBest has a reputation for selling high-end cell phones, electronic gadgets, toys, sporting items and a broad range of other items at unbeatable great prices. Sticking to its notoriety, the Chinese online store is doling out discounts on various products. Let us take a gander at some of the biggest discounts that the site currently has to offer.

Alfawise Mini 3 Smart Bracelet

Much to the delight of fitness-conscious people who like to keep a track of their health without emptying their pocket, GearBest is giving a considerable discount on the Alfawise Mini 3 smart bracelet that can monitor your heart rate, blood pressure and boast an impressive array of features.

You can buy 3 color versions of the Alfawise Mini 3 smart bracelet at a dropped price of just $17.99 on GearBest. The site is offering 6% off on the peacock blue and chilli pepper color options, and 7% off on the black color variant of the smart bracelet. You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promo ends.

Alfawise RST2056 Sonic Electric Toothbrush

You can buy the feature-laden toothbrush at a discounted price of $19.99 on GearBest. Equipped with 3 brush heads, the RST2056 Sonic electric toothbrush normally sells for $28.99 on GearBest, but the site is giving a noteworthy 31% off on the item’s retail price.

On the downside, the Flash Sale price will only be valid for the remaining 584 pieces. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, head straight to this link without wasting time as the promo is slated to end in just 6 days.

Exclusive Brands Sale

Looks like brand-conscious buyers are in for a treat. You can now get up to 50% off on a slew of top-brands including Alfawise, Gocomma, Zanflare and lots more. In addition to other big discounts, you can order any 3 items for just $10 as part of this promo.

In order to simplify the search process, the products have been split into multiple categories. We’ll take a look at some of these sections in a bid to check out the massive discounts you can get on GearBest.

The first category dubbed, ‘Going-Going-Gone features all sorts of items such as the Alfawise S95 TV Box, Alfawise Tab Tablet PC, and the Excelvan CL720D LED Projector with Digital TV Slot. More importantly, the items featured in this segment carry noteworthy discounts that you can avail for a limited period of time.

For the sake of an instance, the Alfawise Tab Tablet PC, which usually sells for $200.55 is now up for grabs at a dropped price of just $159.99 on GearBest. This is a 25% reduction in the device’s original selling price, and it will be valid for a few hours. There were only 96 pieces left.

There’s another category bearing the ‘$10 For Any 3 Items’ moniker which comprises highly useful items. Thanks to the Combo Deal Price promotion, you can now choose any 3-unit combo from displayed products and pay just $10.

Other categories feature heavily discounted items manufactured by Alfawise, Gocomma, Utorch, Excelvan, Zanflare, and Floureon. You can follow this link to check out the rest of the products and grab the deal before they come to an end.

Buy Alfawise Mini 3 Smart Bracelet For Just $17.99 On GearBest

Buy Alfawise RST2056 Sonic Electric Toothbrush For Just $19.99 On GearBest

Check Out Exclusive Brands Sale On GearBest

OPPO F9 and F9 Pro design teased; Coming with smaller notch, water resistance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 30, 2018

Update:

Oppo Mobile India has released a new teaser for upcoming OPPO F9 Pro smartphone. The new teaser also suggests that it will be arriving with some sort of water resistance.

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OPPO is now prepping up to launch its next F and R series of smartphones. A leaked image that had surfaced recently had revealed that the company has already started advertising the upcoming R17 smartphone in China. Also, a newer image that was spotted yesterday suggested that the R17 will be coming with a smaller notch than the one present on the OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition that were unveiled earlier this year. OPPO Malaysia has now started teasing the arrival of the OPPO F9 smartphone. The teaser of the F9 has revealed that it would be also arriving with a smaller notch.

A drop of rain falls on the leaf will shine they say, but how if it falls on the screen?

Get ready to welcome the OPPO F9 with new waterdrop screen, a breaking new vision experience for you! #OPPOF9 #WaterdropScreen pic.twitter.com/4qn9UAjmet

— OPPO Malaysia (@OPPOMalaysia) July 30, 2018

The OPPO F7 that was unveiled earlier this year had arrived with a notched display. The smartphone featured a 25-megapixel front-facing camera inside the notch. The teaser of the upcoming OPPO F9 shows that it is equipped with a smaller notch than F7. Through the Twitter handle, OPPO Malaysia has claimed that it will be equipped with a waterdrop screen. Probably, through the company may elaborate more on it. There is a possibility that the phone could be equipped with IP67 rated chassis.

The arrival of the F9 series could be close at hand as F9 and F9 Pro smartphones was recently spotted with Bluetooth certification. The Chinese manufacturer may announce the OPPO F9 series in the coming month. At present, there is no information on the specifications of the OPPO F9 and F9 Pro.

The recently spotted leaked image (shown above) that is said to belong to the forthcoming R17 smartphone also features a notch. Probably, the image belongs to the F9 or there is a possibility that both the smartphones may feature the same display design.

Read More: Oppo Find X breaks in bend test

In the previous week, PBCM00 and PBCT00 OPPO phones were spotted at TENAA with identical specs and images. Their TENAA listings are yet to be updated with full information, but some of the details that have surfaced so far include 156.7 x 74 x 7.9mm dimensions, 6.3-inch display and 3,415mAh battery. Since the measurements and specs of PBCM00 and PBCT00 are similar to OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition, it is likely that these phones may get official R17 and R17 Pro.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition with transparent back to go on sale in China today for the first time

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Jeet

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Jul 30, 2018

Along with its flagship Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE smartphones, Xiaomi had also announced Mi 8 Explorer Edition. While other models went on sale in May, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition was supposed to go on sale on July 24 but it was delayed by a week. Now, the company has revealed that the Mi 8 Explorer Edition with transparent back will be available from July 30.

After waiting for about two months, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition with translucent back will finally be available for purchase in China today for the first time. It is priced at 3,699 Yuan, which roughly converts to $545 and will be available at 07:30 PM in China.

The translucent glass back shows the internal components of the smartphone in a beautiful way. However, it was recently revealed that the translucent back isn’t showing the real internals. Also, instead of the regular fingerprint sensor, the device comes with an on-screen fingerprint reader that enables users to unlock the phone by a simple touch. It also supports Face ID for unlocking the device with facial recognition.

The smartphone features a 6.21-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a screen-to-body ratio of 83.8 percent and 1080 x 2248 pixels screen resolution with 402ppi pixel density. It comes with a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual-camera setup with 4-axis optical image stabilization and dual-pixel PDAF. There’s a 20-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies.

The Mi 8 Explorer edition is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and comes in only one memory configuration — 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The phone runs on Android Oreo 8.1 with Xiaomi’s custom interface MIUI 10 and is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4.0+ fast charging.

Buy THL Super Box Android TV Box For Just $74.99 On TomTop

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 30, 2018

The market is brimming with all sorts of Android TV boxes that are equipped with various SOCs and boast several features. We are going to take a gander at the Android-based THL Super Box that is currently up for grabs at a discounted price on TomTop.

The THL Super Box packs more freshness than a slew of other TV boxes that are accessible in the market today. While the newfangled TV box from THL is definitely worth the consideration and interest, it doesn’t come cheap.

In fact, it will set you back a pretty penny on online stores. Much to the chagrin of cost-conscious buyers, the Super Box Android TV box normally carries a steep price tag of $129.99 on TomTop.

But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a TV box, you can take advantage of the 43% discount that the Chinese online store is currently doling out. With the aforesaid discount, the THL Super Box can now be yours at a heavily reduced price of just $74.99.
You end up saving $55 on the coveted TV box’s retail price on TomTop. The THL Super Box is quite a bargain at this price, given that it packs a powerful Amlogic S912 CPU, Octa-core, Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz, under the hood.

The THL-branded TV box offers 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage that assures ample space for you to put your favorite content. It adopts the H.265 decoding technology that helps you save half bandwidth while experiencing HD viewing and uninterrupted video playing with a 4K output.

It supports standard 2.5 inches SATA HDD or SSD up to 1TB. The THL Super TV box can be also be used as a mobile HDD (hard disk drive). In terms of connectivity, it comes with 2.4G / 5G dual-band WiFi and BT4.0 that delivers high-speed data transfer and hassle-free wireless connection.

You can buy the THL Super TV Box at a lowered price for a limited period of time by following this link. The TomTop promo is slated to end in 16 days. Note that each person can only order 1 piece and there were only 10 pieces left at the time of writing.

Get 43% Off On THL Super Box Android TV Box On TomTop

Alleged Huawei Mate 20 Pro image leaked with key specs

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 30, 2018

The Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro flagship smartphones are expected to debut in October this year to replace the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro phones from 2017. A tipster from China has shared some specifications of the Mate 20 Pro smartphone. Moreover, he has also shared of the phone.

A previous report had claimed that the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is expected to arrive a notch-less dual edge curved screen. However, the alleged Mate 20 Pro that has appeared in the leaked image seems to feature a notch-less flat screen. The display is surrounded by super-slim bezels on all sides. Hence, the handset is expected to offer a very high screen-to-body ratio. The selfie snapper is not visible which suggests that it could be featuring a pop-up front camera.

Apart from sharing the image of the alleged Mate 20 Pro, the leakster has also revealed some of its key specifications. He has claimed that the screen of the phone will be embedded with an under-display fingerprint sensor. Like the Huawei P20 Pro, the upcoming Mate 20 Pro may also feature a triple camera module. The tipster has claimed that the phone will be featuring 42-megapixel triple camera setup.

The Kirin 980 SoC will be powering the Mate 20 Pro. Huawei’s GPU Turbo technology will be also present on the phone to boost the performance of its GPU. There is no information available on the exact size of the battery that will be powering the Mate 20 Pro. However, the tipster has revealed that it will carry support for 40W fast charging. The handset is expected to be priced at 5,000 Yuan (~$732).

GizmoChina speculates that the Mate 20 Pro will be arriving with 8 GB of RAM. The probable reason behind it is that Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has recently launched the Honor 10 GT with 8 GB of RAM and also the upcoming Honor Note 10 is also rumored to arrive with same amount of RAM.

The arrival of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro is around three months away. Hence, it is recommended to digest the report with a grain of salt since the authenticity of the image could not be confirmed. Also, it advisable to wait for newer reports to confirm on the specs and design of the Mate 20 duo.

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Buy The Xiaomi Mijia 1080P Car DVR Camera And Mijia Camera Mini Action Camera At Dropped Price On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 30, 2018

The Mijia brand has been a part of Xiaomi’s ecosystem for quite a long time. Garnering huge popularity among tech buffs, the successful sub-brand has grown up to become an online store that offers a broad range of products.

Bearing its popularity in mind, the Chinese electronics company has launched action cameras and car DVR cameras under its Mijia brand. While these cameras are likely to set you back a pretty penny on online stores, we are going to take a look at a couple of Mijia-branded cameras that you can buy on GearBest without burning a hole in the pocket.

Xiaomi Mijia 1080P Car DVR Camera

Powered by the MSC8328P chip, the Xiaomi Mijia 1080P car DVR camera adopts SONY IMX323 CMOS image sensor. The device boasts an array of exceptional features including loop-cycle recording, parking monitoring, and auto power on just to name a few.

The Mijia 1080P car DVR camera enables a convenient and worry-free driving environment with a big 3.0-inch screen and 1.8 aperture. It offers 160-degree wide angle with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hand on the Mijia 1080P car DVR camera at a lowered price, you’ve come to the right place. GearBest is currently doling out a noteworthy 22% off on the camera’s original asking price.

As a result, the DVR camera’s retail price has dropped to just $57.99 for a limited period of time. It is worth noting that there were only 117 pieces left for the Flash Sale price at the time of writing. You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Xiaomi Mijia Camera Mini 4K 30fps Action Camera Touch Screen

Geared with 7 glass lens, the Xiaomi Camera Mini 2.4-inch touch screen action camera supports 4K 30fps video record and its six-axis EIS is perfect for shooting. The camera is ideal for those who like to catch all their action moments with a high-end camera.

Aside from that, the action camera includes a slew of features that come in handy during photo-shooting, outdoor sports, home security, deep-water probing and other activities. In other words, you can film at any time and anywhere with the Xiaomi Camera Mini 2.4-inch touch screen action camera.

Taking its skyrocketing demand into consideration, GearBest is offering a significant 22% off on the Mijia Camera Mini 4K 30fps action camera’s original selling price. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the camera can now be yours at a reduced price of just $99.99.

You can follow this link to take advantage of the discount before the promo ends. Note that there were only 77 more pieces left for the Flash Sale price.

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Xiaomi Mi Router 4C goes on sale in China for just 79 Yuan ($12)

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Jeet

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Jul 30, 2018

Last week, Xiaomi announced Mi Router 4C, the third router in the company’s Mi Router 4-series after the Mi Router 4 and Mi Router 4Q, priced at 99 Yuan (approximately $14). With Xiaomi’s Mi Router HD, Mi Router Pro to the Mi Router 4-series, the company now routers in high-end as well as entry-level category.

Within days of announcing the Mi Router 4C, the device is now available for purchase in China for a discounted price of 79 Yuan, roughly $12 through Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Youpin, Mi Home and TMall.

Similar to the Mi Router 4, the newly launched affordable router comes in white color with a compact design. The device packs MT7628DA processor and 64MB DDR2 RAM with 16MB Nor Flash, similar to its predecessor Mi Router 3C. It also supports smart APP management for remote management of home network and running status.

The router comes with four omnidirectional antennas, enabling it to transmit signals in all directions regardless of where it is placed facing. The company says that the router can operate stably with up to 64 devices connected at the same time. It supports 2.4GHz connection up to 300Mbps with IEEE 802.11 b/n/n.

As for the ports, there are two LAN ports and one WAN port. The router also supports intelligent speed limit that can automatically optimize speed when multiple devices are using the same network. Users can also opt to manually optimize the speed and can also prioritize a single device to allocate more bandwidth.

In terms of wireless security, it supports WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption, wireless access control (blacklisting and whitelisting), and SSID hiding and isolation. It operates on MiWiFi OS, which is based on OpenWRT and can be configured through a web interface as well as through its mobile application Mi WiFi which is available for Android as well as iOS.

Buy 360 S6 Automatic Robotic Vacuum Cleaner For Just $359.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 30, 2018

Keeping your house or office clean and tidy can be backbreaking at times, especially if you’re relying on an incompetent cleaning appliance to help you with the arduous task. While the market is rife with all sorts of vacuum cleaners that can come in handy for cleaning activities, these devices don’t come cheap.

Keeping in line with that, some high-end vacuum cleaners are likely to set you back a pretty penny on online stores. But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on vacuum cleaners, we got good news for you.

Equipped with a powerful 1800Pa large suction, the 360 S6 automatic robotic vacuum cleaner is currently up for grabs at a considerably lowered price on GearBest. While the device usually comes bearing a steep price tag, the Chinese online store is currently selling it at a reduced price of just $359.99 as part of its latest promo.

This is a noteworthy 14% reduction in the device’s retail price of $399.99. In other words, GearBest is giving cost-conscious buyers who like to keep their surrounding clean all the time an opportunity to get a $40 off on the robust vacuum cleaner.

The 360 S6 automatic robotic vacuum cleaner is quite a bargain at this slashed price, given that it boasts an impressive array of features. For instance, it comes with LDS lidar scanning, SLAM algorithm for drawing maps and it has a multi-sensor collaborative obstacle avoidance feature.

On top of that, you can remotely control it with the help of an APP that shows the cleaning progress in time. You can even set a restricted area using just your mobile phone. With H11 grade washable high-efficiency HEPA filter screen it can block 99% of dust impurities, thus keeping indoor air safe from secondary pollution.

On the downside, there were only 258 pieces remaining at the time of writing. Moreover, the Flash Sale price will only be valid for just 6 days, so head straight to this link without wasting time and get a chance to receive free gift products when you buy the 360 S6 robotic vacuum cleaner.

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OnePlus 6 users are complaining about flickering screen under bright sunlight

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Jeet

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Jul 30, 2018

OnePlus 6, the China-based company’s current flagship smartphone, is having issues related to the display, according to some users who have been using the OnePlus 6 smartphone.

Several users of the OnePlus 6 smartphone have taken to Reddit, OnePlus Forums and a few others website to report issues related to the phone’s display. The users are complaining about the screen flickering under bright sunlight when adaptive brightness is enabled.

Reports suggest that when the adaptive brightness is enabled and the phone is exposed to sunlight, even the slight movements by the user kicks off flickering as the phone shifts back and forth to different brightness levels. The said issue is more noticeable with white content and vivid colors.

The issue seems to have started last month after OnePlus started rolling out OxygenOS 5.1.8 update and it seems that the recent OxygenOS 5.1.9 update for the OnePlus 6 has not fixed the issue. A user of the device claimed that clearing the cache fixes the problem, at least for the time being.

However, OnePlus has reached out to the user and has requested a log with recordings of the screen. As the company has started looking into the issue, we expect the company to soon release an update or a patch to fix this flickering issue. In the meantime, users who are facing the issue can disable the adaptive brightness until the fix is released.

The OnePlus 6 smartphone features a 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED notched display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. It comes in various memory configuration — 6GB RAM with 64GB storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage.

The phone sports a 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual cameras at the back and a 16-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Running on Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box, the device is powered by a 3,300mAh battery with fast charging support.

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Buy The Bakeey X9 Smart Wristband For Just $19.99 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 30, 2018

The Bakeey X9 is an eye-catching, sporty smart band, housed in a TPU body that seamlessly melds with its strap. The smart band bears an IP68 waterproof rating that allows you to boldly enrobe it in style it even while swimming.

Under the hood, the Bakeey X9 packs a powerful Realtek RTL8762 processor. It features a heart rate monitor, pedometer along with blood pressure monitor. It can count distance and calorie and has sleep monitor, sedentary reminder as well as call and message notifications.

Furthermore, the X9 sports a big 0.96-inch color display with a screen resolution of 160 x 80 pixel. The device is ideal for adventure junkies who are looking for an unprecedented smart band design. On the downside, the feature-laden Bakeey X9 doesn’t come cheap.

The X9 would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores. Keeping in line with this, the coveted smart wristband is currently up for grabs bearing a relatively steep price tag of $24.99 on Banggood. The Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck lets you choose from 3 color options including red, orange and green.

If you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a smart wristband, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of money without breaking much of a sweat. All you need to do in order to get a discount is to apply coupon code ‘5eed79’ while checking out.

You can get $5 off on the Bakeey X9 smart wristband’s retail price. In other words, you can bring your grand total down to just $19.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the coupon code is slated to expire on August 31st. If you’re interested in taking advantage of this discount, you just have to follow this link without wasting time.

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