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Get Considerable Discount On PULUZ G1 3-Axis Stabilizer Gimbal On Sunsky

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Mar 22, 2018

Sunsky is giving heavy discounts on bulk orders of the Puluz G1 3-axis stabilizer for a limited period of time. Let’s head straight to the details.

First off, a case of 10 units, which normally sells for $998.60, is currently available at a discounted price of just $959.40. Likewise, you can go for a single unit by shelling out $99.86.

Furthermore, you can buy 2 units if you’re willing to spend $97.90, and 1/2 case can be yours for just $96.92. The Chinese wholesalers of electronic products, Sunsky is selling 4 cases for $94.96 and 10 cases for a massively slashed price of only $93.98.

When you pay for 10, you get one case absolutely free. In order to get a bigger discount, you need to buy more units. On top of that, Sunsky is giving its buyers an opportunity to choose from a broad range of accessories that include 3-Axis Gimbal (B), 3-Axis Gimbal (R), Mount Plate, Bracket and lots more at a lowered price.

Sporting a compact form factor, the Puluz G1 is a professional smart gimbal for GoPro and phones. The device can adopt different positions between various operation modes giving users freedom from controlling it.Moreover, Puluz G1 adopts a new operating system that ensures smooth and effortless performance. It boasts an array of useful buttons on photography and film including rear camera/Selfie mode, zoom in/out and photo/record in a bid to deliver creativity.

You can visit this link in order to check out the full specification and take advantage of the big discount offered by Sunsky. It’s worth noting that once the promo comes to an end, the Puluz G1 and other discounted accessories are likely to retain their original selling price.

OPPO F7 Key Specifications Gets Revealed Through Leaked Documents

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 22, 2018

The OPPO F7 is the next Selfie Expert smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer. Recent reports have already revealed the specs and features of the smartphone. A leaked sales pitch manual that has surfaced recently has also revealed a lot of information on the key specs of the phone.

Leaked photos of the OPPO F7 have revealed that it will be arriving with a notched display like the recently unveiled OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. The OPPO F7 sales pitch reveals that it has almost the same full screen as the Apple iPhone X. The new 19:9 LCD screen on the F7 that measures 6.23 inches will deliver theater-like visual experience while watching movies and play games. It will carry support for FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The sales pitch of the OPPO F7 states that the handset is equipped with a glossy rear that gives it a distinguishing look.

The OPPO F7’s notch houses a 25-megapixel selfie camera. The AI Beauty Technology 2.0 can capture enhanced selfie shots by scanning nearly 300 facial features. Other functions of the front-facing camera include HDR support, AR stickers and vivid mode. The description of these features is available on the leaked documents.

The front-facing camera can be also used for unlocking the phone by scanning the face. It has a rear camera of 16-megapixel that carries support for automatic scene recognition. The handset will be running on Color OS 5.0, but the leaked document has not revealed whether the device will be loaded with Android Nougat or Oreo.

The 12nm MediaTek Helio P60 chipset that powers the OPPO R15 is also available under the hood of the OPPO F7. The handset is driven by 3,400mAh battery.

Leaked information that had surfaced in the past week had revealed that the OPPO F7 would be arriving in three models. Apart from the regular OPPO F7 , there will be a variant called OPPO F7 Youth that is expected to come with toned-down specs and affordable pricing. The third variant is expected to feature 128 GB of native storage. The Chinese manufacturer will be holding a launch event for the OPPO F7 at Mumbai, India on March 26.

Nubia V18 Features Teased Ahead Of Its Official Launch

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Jeet

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Mar 22, 2018

After launching the Nubia N3 smartphone a couple of weeks ago, the company is back with another device. Nubia has teased features of its upcoming smartphone Nubia V18 by posting images on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo.

The phone is expected to come with a full-screen display, larger capacity battery, and better camera performance. While the company has not revealed any specifications of the phone, the Nubia V18 is expected to feature a 6-inch Full-Screen display with Full-HD+ screen resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio.

There is no information available regarding the phone’s battery capacity, but given that the device will have a larger capacity battery, we expected the phone to pack about 5,000mAh battery — similar to the Nubia N3. Further, the phone is also expected to come with 4GB RAM.

Nubia has already confirmed that the phone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and a whole lot of RAM for the best gaming experience. However, the company has not yet revealed specifications.

As of the camera department, while the camera configuration is not known, it is said that the company will be making use of artificial intelligence technology for improving camera performance. The camera will support features such as AI-based beautification, AI-based voice functions, among others.

Earlier, the phone was reportedly spotted at Mobile World Congress, which suggested that it will come in a metal body design, a single camera on the back and a fingerprint sensor that will also be placed on the phone’s back panel.

Several reports have indicated that the phone could be priced competitively, somewhere around 1,000 Yuan, which roughly converts to $158. However, it’s just a matter of few hours before the company officially launches Nubia V18 and reveal its pricing as well as availability information.

Recently, the company launched Nubia N3, which comes with a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ full-screen display with pixel density of 403ppi. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset along with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Having dual camera setup featuring a 16MP + 5MP camera lenses at the back, the phone comes equipped with 16MP front-facing snapper.

The Nubia N3 is running on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system based Nubia UI 5.1 and is fuelled by a 5,000mAh non-removable battery. The phone went on sale yesterday in China and is priced at 1799 Yuan (approximately $284).

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Buy Huawei Nova 2 Smartphone For Only $229.73 On LightInTheBox

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Get 45% Off On Huawei Nova 2 Smartphone On LightInTheBox

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Mar 22, 2018

As part of its latest Lightning Sale, Beijing-based online retail company, LightInTheBox is currently offering a massive 45% discount on the original selling price of the well-received Huawei Nova 2 smartphone. Let’s check out the details.

The Nova 2 normally carries a relatively steep price tag of $420.03 on LightInTheBox; however, the site is giving Huawei fans and other smartphone lovers an opportunity to get their hands on the coveted phone by shelling out just $229.73. The discount is valid for three color versions of the device including blue, green and black.

Huawei took the wraps off its long-awaited Nova 2 smartphone back in June 2017 and as expected, it garnered a huge popularity among smartphone enthusiasts. This was hardly surprising considering the phone boasted an array of awe-inspiring specs and features.

In terms of specs, the Nova 2 sports a 5.0 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The phone is housed in a sturdy aluminum body.

The Nova 2 smartphone offers 4GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of internal memory. Under the hood, it packs a powerful HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor along with an equally robust Mali-T830 MP2 graphics processing unit.

On the photography front, the Nova 2 sports a 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual camera setup with phase detection autofocus, and LED flash at the back and a large 20-megapixel front camera for selfie addicts. On top of that, it offers a high video resolution up to 1080p@30fps.

The phone runs on EMUI 5.1 based Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. It draws its juices from a non-removable Li-Po 2950 mAh battery which comes with a fast charging feature.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification and grab the Lightning Sale discount which is slated to end in 3 days. It’s also worth noting that there were only 98 pieces remaining for Lightning Sale at the time of writing.

Buy Beelink GT1 Ultimate TV Box For Only $79.99 On LightInTheBox

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Get 52% Off On Beelink GT1 Ultimate TV Box On LightInTheBox

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Mar 22, 2018

LightInTheBox is currently giving a massive 52% discount on Beelink GT1 TV Box, which normally carries a price tag of $164.98 on the site. Let’s delve straight into the details.

Powered by an Amlogic S912 Octa-Core processor, the GT1 Ultimate TV Box is currently up for grabs for just $79.99 on the Chinese online retail company’s website. You can choose from three different power adapters including EU adapter, US adapter, and UK adapter.

The Beelink GT1 Ultimate TV Box uses an ARM Mali-T820MP3 graphics processing unit and offers 3GB of DDR4 RAM along with 32GB of onboard storage. Moreover, it runs on Android 7.1 Nogat operating system and delivers 4K video format resolution.

The device supports a broad range of formats such as H.265 10-bit, H.264 and AVS+FHD 1080p 60fps HW encoding and H.26. It features a 120MbpsGigabit Ethernet to enable faster data transfer and internet browsing.

The Beelink-branded TV box comes with a low power Bluetooth with 10M transfer-distance. It can connect to the handle, speakers, and even headphones. It offers 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi to ensure faster download and seamless transmission.

You can head straight to this link in order to grab the 52% discount on the Beelink GT1 Ultimate TV Box’s original selling price. It’s worth noting that the promo is slated to end in 4 days.

Buy Lenovo P8 (TAB3 8 Plus) 4G Phablet For Only $158.99 On GearBest

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Get 27% Off On Lenovo P8 (TAB3 8 Plus) 4G Phablet On GearBest

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Mar 22, 2018

As a 4G phablet, Lenovo P8 (TAB3 8 Plus) sports an 8.0 inch 10-point touch IPS display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) pixels. Aside from that, the device boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features.

While the Lenovo P8 (TAB3 8 Plus) normally bears a price tag of $198.65 on GearBest, the site is currently offering a significant 27% discount on the phablet’s original asking price. As a result, you can now get your hands on the well-received 4G version of the phablet by shelling out just $158.99.

In terms of specs, the Lenovo P8 (TAB3 8 Plus) phablet offers 3GB of RAM and a hearty 16GB of onboard storage to suit all your needs. Under the hood, the device packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa Core 2.0GHz processor in a bid to deliver maximum high-efficiency power.

It uses an equally robust Adreno 506 graphics processing unit that produces better and faster experience in terms of playing games and watching videos as compared to its predecessor. The Lenovo P8 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system.

On the photography front, the Lenovo P8 (TAB3 8 Plus) phablet sports an 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual-camera setup in the front. Thanks to 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless Internet, it allows the users to connect to the Web every time they are within range of an accessible wireless network.

The aforesaid discount is valid for the deep blue color version of the phablet for 2 days. But it is imperative for you to bear in mind that there were only 4 pieces left at the time of writing.

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GearBest is also selling select Lenovo-branded tablets at a considerably lowered price. For instance, the site is giving 31% off on Lenovo TAB4 8 Plus tablet PC’s original sale price of $376.03.

With the aforesaid discount, the black color version of the device is currently up for grabs for just $259.99. However, the Flash Sale price will be valid for a limited period of time and there were only 122 pieces remaining. In order to take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end, you can simply follow this link.

No! Broadcom Is Not Buying Mediatek, CFO Confirms

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 21, 2018

Broadcom tried really hard to acquire Qualcomm, the leader of mobile chipset manufacturers. But even though the Singapore giant placed several high bids, the San Diego-based chipmaker has declined its offers and the U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected its plan to acquire the company. After Broadcom failed at acquiring Qualcomm, some rumors about MediaTek have started circulating.

According to a U.S. business website called Motley Fool, the Singapore company has listed the Taiwanese MediaTek, which is the second mobile chipmaker in the world, as the new acquisition target. Well, now it has been confirmed that it is not true. MTK’s Chief Financial Offer David Ku has just confirmed in a statement filed with the Taiwan Stock Exchange that MediaTek never got in touch with Broadcom for an acquisition.

Even though it lost its battle with Qualcomm, MTK is still very strong in the mobile chipsets market, and that is why it would be a great resource for many companies in case of an acquisition. In the last few days, shares of MediaTek fell 1.9% at NT$366 on Taiwan Stock Exchange. According to Motley Fool, besides Broadcom, Intel is another company which may be interested in acquiring MediaTek in order to enter the mobile chipsets market again.

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Lenovo’s VP Chang Cheng Berates Snapdragon 845, More Optimistic About Helio P60

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Mar 21, 2018

There’s dissatisfaction among fans of Lenovo following its decision in using the Snapdragon 625 processor in the newly announced Lenovo S5. Statements made by the VP of the company, Chang Cheng, hints at more decisions that fans may not be pleased with.

According to him, “the Snapdragon 845 mobile platform focuses too much on performance and still isn’t well optimized. So he isn’t optimistic about any Snapdragon 845-powered phones (like the Mi MIX 2S).

He adds that power, AI, 5G are other important areas other than performance and updated cameras where focus should be placed. These areas, he says are where the Snapdragon 855 focuses on. So for this year, he believes the Helio P60 is a good chip and for next year, the Snapdragon 855. He is also said to have mentioned that Samsung is the only manufacturer capable of perfecting the SoC.

Meizu E3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 21, 2018

Meizu has just announced its second phone with a Qualcomm SoC which could be one of the best-sellers of 2018. This midrange looks like a perfect rival of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, the new affordable Xiaomi handset which already had huge success in Asia. Will Meizu be able to compete with Xiaomi this year or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro will be the best phone to purchase at an affordable price like its predecessor? Through this specs comparison we will try to understand which is the best among Meizu E3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, and which has the best value for money.

Meizu E3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

	Meizu E3	Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156.8 x 75 x 7.6 mm, 160 grams	158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 181 grams
DISPLAY	5,99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, LTPS LCD	5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD), 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 7.1.2 Nougat, Flyme 7	Android 7.1.2 Nougat, MIUI 9
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 20 MP f/1.9 + f/2.6 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/2.2 + f/2.0 20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3360 mAh 20W Fast charging (mCharge 3.0)	4000 mAh Fast Charging (Quick Charge 2.0)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is the cheaper alternative, while the Meizu E3 is the most expensive one, but their specs sheet are far from being different. The two devices have exactly the same screen size and resolution, with Meizu E3 being a bit more compact. Both have the powerful and power-efficient Snapdragon 636 SoC, but Meizu E3 comes with 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB while its opponent has 6 GB RAM and just 64 GB of internal storage in its most expensive configuration. Given that Meizu E3 has just been made official, there is still no way to test its camera performances, but on the paper it seems a more interesting camera phone with its 12 + 20 MP dual camera which has a bright f/1.9 aperture and supports 2.5x lossless zoom. The display also seems better on the Meizu E3 with its LTPS technology and up to 85 NTSC color gamut.

On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a potentially better selfie camera with a 20 MP resolution, and also a much bigger battery (3360 mAh vs 4000 mAh). So, the Redmi Note 5 Pro will probably shoot better selfies and it will last much more on a single charge, even though Meizu E3 will still offer a great battery life due to its power-efficient chipset. Meizu E3 will charge a lot faster thanks to its lower battery capacity and the mCharge 3.0 technology which is able to reach 53% of charge in just 30 minutes.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is priced about $218 in its 4/64 GB configuration and about $265 in the 6/128 GB, while Meizu E3 costs $315 in the 6/64 GB version and $395 in its 6/128 GB variant. Note that these are the Indian prices, the handset are not in the global market yet. With the actual prices, you would better go for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro for its higher value for money, unless you care a lot about the main camera department. But this does not mean that the E3 is a worse device.

Meizu E3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: PRO and CONS

Meizu E3

PRO

More compact design
6 GB RAM and up to 128 GB storage
Very fast charging
Potentially better rear camera
Better display

CONS

Higher price

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

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Affordable price
Monster battery
Good selfie camera

CONS

Nothing special to say

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Xiaomi To Launch A New Featherweight Headset on March 23, Poster Out

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 21, 2018

Xiaomi has officially revealed on Weibo that it would be launching a new headphone at 10 AM UTC+8 on March 23 which is just two days away. The Weibo poster announcing the scheduled launch event was shared on Xiaomi headphone’s Weibo account. The poster contains the feathery drawing of a musical note which clearly indicates that it is a headphone.

Much details of the features expected to be on the upcoming Xiaomi headphone were not revealed. But the Weibo post hints that the product will come with a new design which would be light and comfortable. The poster contains the feathery drawing of a musical note which clearly indicates that the headphone would be very light in terms of its weight. We also expect the tech giant to unveil a powerful headset with a solid sound output.

Xiaomi presently has a wide range of headset ranging from the Piston Pro and in-ear headset to Bluetooth headsets. However, if we are to go by the latest model to get a price cut, we can guess that the headset will be a new Bluetooth Sports Headset. The price of Xiaomi’s Sports Bluetooth headset was recently reduced and now sells for 129 Yuan. This makes sense as it connects with the poster which teases the headphone to be light and comfortable. Who would want to put on a heavy and uncomfortable headset while out jogging? We’ll have to wait until the product is unveiled before we can get the full details.

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Hands-on Photos Of Meizu E3 & Kumamon Travel Set

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Mar 21, 2018

Earlier today, Meizu held a launch event where it announced the Meizu E3 and Kumamon Travel Set. While promotional images do a good job of making a product look stunning, one still yearns for live photos. Below are a bunch of pictures of the phone and the travel set.

The Meizu E3 is shown in black, blue, and gold in the photos below and it is easy to see the one that stands out. The antenna lines are more visible on the gold and blue variants compared to the black unit. Also, the dual rear cameras are slightly raised. So it is best you get a case that has the camera cut-out raised high enough to keep the glass covering the camera from scratches.

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There is no branding whatsoever on the front side of the device. So if you slap a case on this phone, no one is going to be able to tell who the manufacturer is. On the blue and back variant, the bezels are black but are white in the gold variant.

The bottom of the phone is home to a 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C port, and speaker grille. The primary microphone is also at the bottom and there are two screws flanking the USB port on each side.

The volume rocker is separated into two individual buttons and are on the left of the phone. The power button which is a striking red on the blue variant sits above the fingerprint scanner.

The J-20 Limited Edition also makes an appearance and stuns as well. The lines on the back are unique unlike any other phone we have seen before. The J-20 is written in army font and there is an image of the fighter jet just above Meizu’s branding.

The phone also comes with custom wallpapers, icons, and a special retail box and hard case. There are also memorial cards and a custom SIM ejector.

Irrespective of the variant you choose, you should be satisfied as they all look well made.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Real Render Revealed in Official Pacific Rim-Themed Video Teaser

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 21, 2018

We are just one week away from the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S March 27 launch and as should be expected, Xiaomi continues to release more teasers centred on the features of the device. The latest is a video teaser which was created as if it is a trailer for the blockbuster movie Pacific Rim 2 – Uprising.

On the surface, the teaser seems to suggest the Mi Mix 2s will have a configuration as a gaming phone. The already confirmed specs include a Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8GB of RAM which should be enough to handle heavy games.

However, looks like the main message of the teaser is the creative design the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s features. The video shows the actual render of the Mi Mix 2s at the end. The design is similar to that of the Mi Mix 2 as it is entirely bezel-less except for the chin where there is some ample amount of bezels which likely houses the front camera. The render also shows the device will feature a new refreshed theme.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S is expected to pack a new Full Screen 3.0 design and it will be fitted with a 5.99-inch display. The display is expected to support Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The device is also expected to come with wireless charging. Check out the video teaser from below.

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LG V30+ JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Limited Edition Launching in Japan on March 23

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Mar 21, 2018

LG technically hasn’t released a new phone this year. The LG V30S ThinQ/V30S+ ThinQ announced at MWC 2018 is the V30 and V30+ with more RAM and storage, AI features, improved camera software, and new colors. Today, the Korean electronics giant has announced a limited edition LG V30+ for Japan.

The limited edition V30+ is based on Japanese manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. It will come in an off-white shade with a logo on the rear fans of the manga should be familiar with. The front bezels are still black like on the other variants.

The phone will have custom themes based on the manga in addition to wallpapers, theme songs, a JoJo manga editor, and an AR camera app that lets you take pictures with characters from the manga.

The phone will have model number JOJO L-02K and will keep most of the specs of the regular LG V30+ that is – a snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM, 128GB ROM, and a 6” 2880 x 1440 display. However, it will come with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box and a smaller 3,060mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Renders Reveal Triple Rear Cameras & UD Fingerprint Sensor

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 21, 2018

Samsung just recently went official with the Galaxy S9 and S9+. The next Samsung flagship model that is expected to be launched is the Galaxy Note 9. Samsung recently filed a trademark application for the Galaxy Note 9 moniker. Now, the renders of the Galaxy Note 9 said to have been created by a fa has appeared showing some innovative design.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 fan-made renders showcase the device both from the front and rear. There are several new features on the device like the under display fingerprint sensor which by the way may not feature on the Note 9. The device also comes with a full-screen infinity display which has been a regular since the Galaxy S8. The render suggests the Galaxy Note 9 will come with a higher screen-to-body ratio than its predecessor and even the Galaxy S9.

Another standout feature is the triple rear camera setup arranged vertically at the rear. We can’t say for sure if Samsung is tinkering with the idea of including triple rear cameras on the Note 9 but we may see the Huawei P20 launch with three cameras at the rear soon. The rear camera design incorporates tiny LED lights arranged on both sides of the sensors while the LED flash will be located at the bottom of the cameras. The render also how the Galaxy Note 9 will launch with wireless charging, a Bixby button and would feature a stylus pen.

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Meizu Launches Kumamon Travel Set, Includes Power Bank, Suitcase and More

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Mar 21, 2018

Before the Meizu E3 was officially unveiled today, there was a leaked photo that showed there would be a Kumamon Limited Edition variant but instead we got a J-20 Collector’s Edition. However, the Kumamon-Meizu partnership is genuine as Meizu also launched a Kumamon Travel Set alongside the E3 today.

For those who don’t know, Kumamon is a popular mascot in Japan created by the government of the Kumamoto Prefecture. The travel set includes a power bank, suitcase, sleep mask, neck pillow, and travel purse; all Kumamon-branded.

The Kumamon power bank is actually the same as the 10,000mAh Meizu M20 Power Bank released last year. The original M20 comes in white with a mix of green, gray, red, or black. If you are not a fan of white devices, you may want to grab the all-black Kumamon power bank. However, you will have to pay ¥199 (~$31) as against the regular variants which cost ¥169 (~$27). There is also an all-red variant but it isn’t listed for sale yet.

The 20-inch suitcase has two 360° wheels, a TSA-approved lock, and a lever that makes pulling it along easy. It comes in red and black but only the black is available for purchase at ¥349 (~$55).

There is also a neck pillow that transforms into a small Kumamon bear when not in use. This serves a double function as you can switch between using it as a neck pillow or a stuffed toy for a kid. The neck pillow is priced at ¥79 (~$12).

The travel set also includes a sleep mask that sells for ¥19 (~$3) and a small purse that you can store your phone, power bank, and sleep mask in. The purse is priced at ¥69 (~$11).

Smartisan Confirms April 9 Launch Event; Could it be Launching Nut 2?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 21, 2018

Smartisan has confirmed today that it will be holding a launch event on April 9. It is speculated that the Chinese manufacturer may debut the rumored Smartisan Nut 2 through the upcoming launch event.

The forthcoming Smartisan unveil event will be held on April 9 starting at 2:30 PM local time. It had launched the Snapdragon 660 powered Nut 2 Pro in November last year. Hence, it is unlikely the successor Nut 3 Pro in the coming month.

A recent report had revealed that the company may announce the mid-range Nut 2 on April 9. Leaked images have revealed that the handset will resemble the MI MIX 2, but it will retain the fingerprint scanner enabled home button on its chin. Instead of 18:9, it may feature a different aspect ratio supporting display.

The Nut 2 is speculated to feature Snapdragon 636 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It may come in 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB storage models that may be respectively priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$252), 1,799 Yuan (~$284) and 1,999 Yuan (~$315).

Previous leaks have suggested that Smartisan will be launching 6 new phones this year and it will be holding 4 media events to announce them. The Smartisan T3 and T3L flagship phones are rumored to get announced on May 15. As of this writing, it is only known that the T3 would be featuring notched enabled display, horizontally aligned dual rear cameras and Snapdragon 845 chipset.

Itel S42, A44 And A44 Pro Entry-Level Smartphones Launched In India

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Jeet

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Mar 21, 2018

Itel Mobiles has launched its two new smartphones in the Indian market — itel S42 and itel A44. Along with that, the company has also launched the A44 Pro.

The itel S42 comes with a 5.65-inch HD+ IPS display having a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and 2.5D curved glass on top. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 425 processor along with Adreno 308 GPU and 3GB RAM.

It packs 16GB of internal storage and comes with support for microSD card slot up to 128GB, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

The phone focuses on the selfie camera and thus, it comes with a 13-megapixel front-facing snapper with f/2.2 aperture and 120-degrees wide-angle lens. On the back, it comes equipped with the same 13-megapixel camera.

There’s also a fingerprint sensor on the back for added security. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

On the other hand, the itel A44 and A44 Pro come with a 5.45-inch FWVGA display with screen resolution of 480 x 960 pixels. It is powered by MediaTek MT6737M 64-bit quad-core processor with Mali-T860 MP1 GPU.

While the A44 comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, the A44 Pro comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB onboard storage. Both phones have microSD card slot that supports memory expansion up to 32GB.

Both the smartphones have a 5-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash. While the standard variant features a 5-megapixel snapper at the front, there’s an 8-megapixel front-facing camera on the A44 Pro, along with an LED flash.

Along with the fingerprint sensor, the A44 series also comes with Bike Mode and Smart Key. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and USB OTG. Running on Android Nougat OS, the device is powered by a 2,400mAh battery.

The itel A44 comes in Champagne Black, Rose Gold, and Red colors while the itel S42 comes in Black and Champagne colors. The A44 is priced at Rs. 5,799 and the S42 costs Rs. 8,499. Both the smartphones will be available through offline stores across India. However, the A44 Pro will be available from mid-April and the pricing will be revealed at that time.

Meizu E3 is Official With 18:9 Display, SD636, 6 GB RAM, 12 + 20MP Dual Cameras for 1,799 Yuan (~$285)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 21, 2018

After months of leaks, Meizu has finally launched the Meizu E3 upper mid-range phone through an unveil event in China. It is fully loaded with impressive specs like 18:9 display, Snapdragon 636 chipset, 6 GB of RAM, stellar dual rear cameras and 20W fast charging.

Design, Display and Performance

The Meizu E3 features a metal unibody design that measures 156.8 x 75 x 7.6 mm and it weighs 160 grams. The antenna bands can be seen running along the top and bottom edges of the back panel. Like the Meizu M6S, the Meizu E3 also features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that is present as a depression on the right edge of the phone. The Power key is also located above the fingerprint scanner while the volume rocker is placed on the left side of the E3.

The Meizu E3 features a 5.99-inch LTPS In-Cell display that offers Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. It supports up to 85 percent NTSC color gamut.

The 14nm Snapdragon 636 chipset powers the Meizu E3 along with 6 GB of LPDRR4X. The handset comes in two storage sizes such as 64 GB and 128 GB. It is fueled by a 3,360mAh battery that will allow its users to enjoy 6 hours of online video, 86 hour of video play back and continuous gaming for nearly 6 hours. The cold mCharge technology that offers 20W fast charging ensures that the temperature remains low while charging the Meizu E3 rapidly. It allows the handset to gain 53 percent of battery power in 30 minutes.

Cameras and Other Features

The vertically stacked dual rear cameras include dual pixel autofocus f/1.9 aperture 12-megapixel Sony IMX362 that has pixel size of 1.4micron as the primary sensor and f/2.6 aperture 20-megapixel Sony IMX350 as the secondary sensor. Both the lenses are protected by sapphire glass. The dual rear cameras are enabled with features like dual-LED flash, 1.8x optical zoom and 2.5x loseless zoom.

It is equipped with a selfie snapper of f/2.0 aperture 8-megapixel. With ArcSoft algorithm, the Meizu E3’s front camera can optimize the skin tone while capturing selfie shots. The front camera also supports facial recognition feature.

The side-mounted fingerprint scanner can unlock the phone in just 0.2 seconds. It also features the Super mBack button that brings support for gestures for accessing home screen, Back function and recently used apps.

The Meizu E3 is preinstalled with Flyme 7 OS, a customized version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It brings along includes OneMind AI and game mode 2.0. The other features of the Meizu E3 include X12 LTE modem for high-speed 4G connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0. USB-C, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 4G VoLTE, GLONASS, GPS and A-GPS.

Different Variants, Pricing and Availability

The 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM Meizu E3 variant is priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$285) whereas the higher model featuring 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM has a price tag of 1,999 Yuan (~$315). It will be available in color options like blue, black and gold. The blue variant has a distinctive red colored Power key. Meizu is also selling a variety of Kumamon accessories for the Meizu E3. The entire set of accessories can be availed for 599 Yuan (~$95).

Named after J-20 fighter jet, the Meizu E3 J-20 Collector’s Edition is a customized limited edition that features a sophisticated zinc alloy chassis. It will be also available in two models. The base model featuring 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM is priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$315) whereas the higher variant having 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM costs at 2,499 Yuan (~$395). Meizu will be selling only 2,000 units of the Meizu E3 J-20 starting from April 9. It comes with a customized J-20 case, a memorial card and SIM-eject pin.

The reservations of the Meizu E3 will begin today in China at 4 PM on platforms like Meizu’s online store, TMall, JD and Suning. The official sales of the Meizu E3 will begin across these e-commerce sites as well as some more from March 31. Some of the buyers of the Meizu E3 who find out something hidden in the game will be provided with an exclusive gift package of “Wilderness Action” game goodies when they purchase the phone on March 31.

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TENAA Reveals Huawei Mate X To Come With 512GB Storage

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Mar 21, 2018

A few weeks ago, an unknown Huawei phone with model number NEO-AL00 was seen on TENAA. Initially, there were rumors that it was one of the P20 series, but that isn’t true as we already know none of the P20 series has that model number. However, the popular opinion is that this is the Huawei Mate X.

The Huawei Mate X is said to be a new flagship phone in Huawei’s pipeline. Firmware files have shown it has the Kirin 970 powering it and rumors say it will come with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

While the former may be true since Huawei hasn’t launched a more powerful chipset yet, the latter seems to be wrong based on latest developments.

The TENAA listing has been updated and it now adds the RAM and ROM configuration of the phone. According to the page which was updated on Monday, March 19, the Huawei Mate X will have 6GB of RAM and 512GB of storage! Yes, you read that right.

While the largest embedded storage on a phone for now is 256GB, 512GB isn’t far fetched and Huawei isn’t just making up numbers. Last year, Samsung announced that it was going to begin production of 512GB flash storage this year.

The Huawei Mate X may likely be the first phone in the world to come with the new storage capacity seeing as Samsung itself didn’t announce a 512GB version of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. It also wouldn’t be a surprise if Samsung releases a 512GB version of its new flagships in future.