Nubia N3 Real Photos & Retail Box Appear In The Wild

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Mar 7, 2018

ZTE’s elite Nubia division seems to be cooking a new smartphone which would be known as Nubia N3. The real-life photos of the N3, as well as a photo of its retail box, has appeared online. The leaked photos gift us details of the design that would be utilised on the device as well as the key specification.

From the photos, we can grab that Nubia will utilize the full-screen design with an 18:9 aspect ratio. This is in keeping up with the growing trend which has engulfed the industry since the launch of the Galaxy S8 last year. Nubia isn’t new to this turf as the same design was featured on the Nubia Z17s which was launched last year. The device lacks a physical home button at the front even though there is enough bezel at the bottom to house one. Instead, the device will utilise virtual buttons and there is a stylish ring which identifies the virtual home button.

Part of the specs details revealed on the leaked photos is the presence of Nubia UI based on Android Nougat onboard. The device also packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset and according to the tipster, there is only one storage version with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The Nubia N3 also sports a 6.0-inch display and will get its juice from a massive 5000mAh battery. From the charger rating, it is going to have fast charge support. We presently have no idea when this model will be launched or the price tag it would adopt.

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Official Huawei P20 Video Teasers Show Rear Cameras Arranged Horizontally

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 7, 2018

Earlier today, the Huawei P20 Lite was seen on TENAA, complete with specs and images. It has now been followed by official video teasers that reveal a key info about the Huawei P20 (Pro).

The first teaser was revealed yesterday and it shows the silhouette of one of the P20 phones which we think is actually the Huawei P20 Pro.

A match made in heaven. Putting professional photography within your grasp. #SeeMooore #HuaweiP20 pic.twitter.com/jSlCwuXhim

— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) March 6, 2018

The key info the video reveals is the arrangement of the “triple cameras”. All the leaks we have seen up until this moment have shown the triple cameras are arranged vertically. However, the video shows the cameras are positioned horizontally.

You may be wondering why triple cameras have quotation marks in the paragraph above. It is because we think the Huawei P20 may actually not have three cameras or a least not all “three cameras” will be visible.

We've gone the extra distance so you can take the shortcut. All the lenses you need, in one. #SeeMooore #HuaweiP20 pic.twitter.com/GAzEeBN8Sp

— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) March 7, 2018

There are two things that point towards that. First the heading of the second video says “We’ve gone the extra distance so you can take the shortcut. All the lenses you need, in one.”. The last sentence is what we should focus on. All the lenses you need, in one.

Then the first two seconds of the second video shows only two cameras with one being significantly larger than the other.

Our guess is that the second rear camera of the Huawei P20 combines two different types of lenses in one. Probably a telephoto lens and a wide-angle lens.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: MIUI Update Released To Fix The Volume Drop Issue

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 7, 2018

Several users of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro have reported an audio-related issue with their new device on the Mi Community. In a few words, the volume of the handset goes down without any reason while using headphones. The issue does not affect the speakers of the device and it occurs only while using headphones connected via the 3.5 mm audio jack. It is a very important issue given that most of the people listen to the music with headphones on their smartphones. It seems that the issue exists since the phone has received the recent update which brought the software-based Face Unlock.

But Xiaomi is already aware of the issue and it has rolled out an update to address it. If you are having problems with the audio on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, just download the latest OTA update which brings the MIUI to the number of version 9.2.5.0, and it will be fixed. If you still did not receive the OTA notification of the update, you can head to the Settings menu, choose System updates, then tap on Check for updates to force the arrival of the update. After installing it you will be able to use your headphones again with no issues.

The quick arrival of this update shows that the company is caring a lot about supporting their phones to show its professionalism to its customers. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is the latest midrange of the Chinese giant and it has been launched in the Indian market with a price tag of Rs. 13,999. It sports a 5.99-inch Full HD+ panel with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a Snapdragon 636 SoC by Qualcomm paired with 4 or 6 GB of RAM depending on the chosen configuration. For the first time in the Redmi Note series, there is also a dual rear camera for a better bokeh effect.

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Leaked LG G7 Neo Renders Reaffirm Premium Design With A Display Notch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 7, 2018

The LG G7 Neo was teased at the recently held Mobile World Congress 2018 even though LG didn’t officially launch it. The device is expected to feature a full-screen design with a notch on the top of the display to house the front speaker and selfie shooter. The renders were outed during the tech trade fair but here is a fresh set of renders designed by Benjamin Geskin based on the MWC leak.

The number of smartphones that would feature the notch design keeps growing by the day and the LG G7 Neo is set to join the trend which was sparked of by the iPhone X. The concept renders show both the front and rear design of the 2018 LG flagship.

At the front, the notch at the top of the display is the main standout feature but the device also seems to have a nearly bezel-less design. The notch will house the selfie camera as well as the speaker and other sensors. The left and right side of the notch will also function as notification bars. At the rear, there is a dual camera setup stacked vertically and located at the top centre. The rear cameras are accompanied by an LED flash. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Specs wise, the LG G7 (Neo) is said to pack a 6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 3120×1440pixlels. The device will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 845 chip paired with 6GB of RAM while there is up to 128GB of storage onboard. It is yet to be seen if this design will be able to win LG a sizable slice of the high-end mobile phone market share this time around.

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Huawei P20 Lite Seen on TENAA, Complete with Specs and Photos

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 7, 2018

The Huawei P20 Lite as finally landed at China’s communications commission (TENAA). The phone has been listed on the database and includes specs and photos.

Just like the Huawei P20 seen a few weeks ago, the Huawei P20 Lite is listed in two variants – Huawei ANE-TL00 and Huawei ANE-AL00. We know this is the P20 Lite because its codename is “Anne” and the first part of the model number reflects that.

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The Huawei P20 Lite has a 5.84” display with a 2280 x 1080 resolution. It is powered by a 2.36GHz octa-core processor which is most likely the Kirin 659. It also has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

On its rear is a 16MP + 2MP combo arranged vertically with a LED flash beneath the setup. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. A generous 24MP camera sits in front for selfies.

The Huawei P20 Lite has support for up to an additional 256GB of storage via a MicroSD card slot and it runs Android 8.0 Oreo. It also packs a 2900mAh battery.

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The two listings show the Huawei P20 Lite in Klein Blue and Magic Night Black but it will also come in Cherry Flour (pink) and Platinum Light Gold.

The SIM tray slot is on the left of the device and is coated in blue like the rear of the phone on the Klein Blue variant. The power button and volume rocker are on the left and are black like the rest of the sides.

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Nokia 7 Plus Goes On Sale In China For The First Time, Sold Out In Just 5 Minutes

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Jeet

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Mar 7, 2018

At the Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona last month, HMD Global launched Nokia 7 Plus, along with a few other phones. Today, the Nokia 7 Plus went on sale in China for the first time through online retailer JD.com. The 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model is priced at 2,299 Yuan (approximately $364) while the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model is priced at 2,499 Yuan (approximately $395).

As per the company’s claim, it managed to sell all the available units of the phone in just 5 minutes. However, we don’t know how many units were up for grabs in this first sale. Further, the company has announced that the next sale for the Nokia 7 Plus will take place on 10th March.

The Nokia 7 Plus China edition comes with a few changes compared to the global model announced at Mobile World Congress. It features a 6-inch IPS Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The display comes with a 500-nits brightness rating and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Both models come with microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

Coming to the camera department, the Nokia 7 Plus packs a 12-megapixel wide-angle primary camera with f/1.75 aperture and 1.4-micron pixels, as well as a 13-megapixel camera with a f/2.6 aperture, 1um pixels, and 2x optical zoom. The dual camera setup is aligned vertically and is accompanied by a dual-tone LED flash and Zeiss optics. On the front side, it features a 16-megapixel fixed focus snapper with a f/2.0 aperture, 1um pixels, and Zeiss optics.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C (2.0). The phone runs on stock Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box and the company has promised that the phone will be upgraded to Android 8.1 soon. The device is fuelled by a 3,800mAh battery.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32-inch, 43-inch Models Are Customized Smart TVs for India Priced at Rs. 13,999 and Rs. 22,999

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 7, 2018

In the previous month, Xiaomi had launched the Mi TV 4 flagship device alongside Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphones in India. Today, the company has announced budget-friendly Mi TV 4A series to disrupt the Indian TV industry. The newly unveiled Mi TV 4A series include 32-inch and 43-inch Smart TVs.

Features of 32-inch and 43-inch Mi 4A TV

The announcement of the Mi TV 4A series by Xiaomi India Product Manager for Mi TV, Sudeep Sahu was livestreamed through various social platforms. Like the Mi TV 4, the new Mi TV 4A series is equipped with PatchWall OS that offers intuitive user interface and easy access to more than 500,000+ hours of content. PatchWall is smart enough to recommend online and offline content depending on the users’ TV watching behavior. It is an upgradable OS which makes the Mi TV 4A series futureproof.

Xiaomi has partnered with numerous various content providers like Hungama Play, Sony Live, Voot, ALT Balaji, TVF, Voot Kids, Flickstree, Sun NXT and Viu to bring endless hours of entertainment across 15 different languages for Mi TV users in India our of 80 percent is available for free. Xiaomi promises to add more content to its Mi TV in the near future.

The Mi TV 4A series is powered by 64-bit Amlogic T962 quad-core processor and 1 GB of RAM. The internal storage available on both models are 8 GB. The 32-inch device has 2 USB ports, 3 HDMI ports whereas the 43-inch model has 3 USB ports, 3 HDMI ports and a S/PDIF port. Both the TVs also feature AV port, Ethernet port, Wi-Fi Connectivity and 3.5mm audio jack. To bring better and louder audio experience for users in India, the Mi TV 4A series are equipped with DTS-HD and powerful 20W dome speaker.

The 32-inch and 43-inch Mi TV 4A come with 11-button Mi remote. The Mi TV 4A series provides the comfort of using only one remote to access the contents from set-top box and online internet partners.

Both the TVs are lightweight devices that come with ergonomically designed stands. Xiaomi has preformed more than 20 kinds quality tests like appearance test, sound vibration, language test, manual check, PL and safety, compression test, normal temperature burn-in, rotary vibration and drop, chattering test, control remote, living room test, RPS review, SAFA (PL checklist) and more to ensure topnotch quality.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Pricing and Availability

The 32-inch and 43-inch Smart TVs from brands like Samsung, LG and Sony are respectively priced at Rs. 25,000 (~$385) to Rs. 30,000 (~$462) and Rs. 35,000 (~$539) to Rs. 45,000 (~$693). Since Xiaomi believes in building innovative products with best specifications, highest quality and honest pricing, the 32-inch and 43-inch Mi TV 4A models are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$215) and Rs. 22,999 (~$354).

The 32-inch and 43-inch Mi TV 4A will be available with an instant cashback of Rs. 2,200 (~34) with JioFi connection. Sahu has confirmed that the company is ready with adequate stock for the first sale. Also, he has claimed that the company will be carrying two sales in a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Starting from March 13, the Mi TV 4A will be available for buying through Mi.com, Mi Home and Flipkart.

Do you think that specs and pricing of Mi TV 4A series is good enough compel you to switch to Xiaomi’s smart TVs? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

The Huawo 6081 Is A Huawei Mate 10 Pro Clone With Wireless Charging Support

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 7, 2018

Samsung and Apple’s flagships are usually the phones that are mostly cloned. But that may be changing as one Chinese manufacturer has released a phone that is a clone of the Huawei Mate 10 Pro.

The Huawo 6081, a phone manufactured by Shenzhen Zehn Technology Co. Ltd. was seen at MWC 2018 and it shares a striking resemblance to Huawei’s recent flagship.

The phone not only copies the design of the Mate 10 Pro but also comes in similar colors. It however differs when it comes to internals, though there is one key feature it has that’s unavailable on the Mate 10 Pro.

The Huawo 6081 has a 6” FHD+ INCELL display. It is powered by a MediaTek 6750T processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM.

There are dual 13MP cameras on its back and an 8MP selfie camera. The Huawo 6081 also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, and a 3200mAh battery with support for fast charging via a USB-C port.

It also has wireless charging support, a feature absent in the Mate 10 Pro. It runs Android 8.0 Oreo and is available in black, gold, blue, and gray.

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HTC U12 May Have Matte White Glass Back

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 7, 2018

Last year, HTC switched to a a new design called Liquid Surface which gives the phone a different color depending on the angle you are holding it.

A report from HTC Source says that the upcoming HTC U12 may sport a new design. It will still have glass on both sides like the HTC U11 and HTC U11+ but the glass on the rear will be white with a Matte finish.

It is quite difficult to achieve a matte finish with glass while keeping it durable. Ceramic is usually the material of choice if one is looking at durability and wants a matte finish ( e.g. Essential Phone Halo Gray) but mass production is difficult. However, we believe HTC already has a way to pull off the design while keeping it durable.

Specs of the HTC U12 leaked a few days ago and it mentions a 5.99 QHD+ display, a Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage.

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Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 (2018) Are Now Included in the List of Android Enterprise Recommended Devices

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 7, 2018

In the previous month, Google had launched the Android Enterprise Recommended program. It includes Google approved devices that can be used for safely used for business purpose. The list already includes couple of smartphones from various brands like BlackBerry, Google, Huawei, LG, Motorola, HMD Global (Nokia) and Sony. Today, HMD Global has confirmed that its new devices like Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 (2018) are also included in the list of other 25 Android Enterprise Recommended devices.

HMD Global is known for rolling out regular security updates to its Nokia-branded Android phones. In order to be a part of the Android Enterprise Recommended Devices, manufacturers are required to release Android security updates within 90 days after they are officially made available by Google, for a period of 3 years.

We are excited to announce that in addition to #Nokia8, we have three new smartphones, #Nokia8Sirocco, #Nokia7plus and the new #Nokia6 to be included in the #AndroidEnterprise Recommended program. https://t.co/4eISZyKmsx pic.twitter.com/oCBCcUbcMR

— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) March 5, 2018

The other prerequisites to enroll a phone as an Android Enterprise Recommended Device include it should be running on Android 7.0 Nougat or higher. Smartphone OEMs must provide zero-touch enrollment with bulk deployment to employees. These devices should be available for buying easily across the globe. Also, they must be available unlocked through the manufacturer or reseller. Also, manufacturers should a consistent application experience in managed profiles.

The Nokia 8 from last year also belongs to Android Enterprise Recommended program. The other devices that belong to this program include BlackBerry KEYOne, Motion, Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel, Pixel 2 XL, Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P10, P10 Plus, P10 Lite, P Smart, LG V30, G6, Motorola Moto X4, Moto Z2, Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XZ Premium, XA2 and XA2 Ultra.

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Qualcomm And Huawei Technologies Are Reportedly In Talks To Settle Patent Royalty Dispute

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Jeet

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Mar 7, 2018

Qualcomm, which is the world’s largest mobile chipset manufacturer, is in talks with China-based Huawei Technologies in order to settle the dispute about patent royalty, reports Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter.

The dispute is related to Huawei Technologies withholding a hefty amount of royalty payments to the US-based chipmaker. According to the people who are aware of the matter, both the companies are currently negotiating, which is likely to result in a settlement.

The sources further add that the settlement of this patent royalty dispute could be announced in the coming weeks. However, they are warning that there’s a possibility that the talks could fall apart and there’s no guarantee of an agreement.

Huawei Technologies was the second Qualcomm licensee to stop paying royalties after Apple ordered its contract manufacturers to stop paying money to the chipset maker. If Qualcomm manages to reach an agreement with the contract manufacturers, it could restore billions of dollars in royalty revenue.

Qualcomm, in addition to selling chips, also collects royalties for the use of its patents on several key technologies in cellular standards. This allows the company to collect a fee for almost every smartphone sold worldwide, regardless of what chip powers those phones.

However, the patent-licensing business model of Qualcomm has been under attack from companies like Apple and Huawei as well as regulatory bodies in several countries. The company was recently fined a record NT$23.4 billion ($774 million) by Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission.

Qualcomm has also been fined $854 million in South Korea and $975 million in China. It is also facing lawsuits from Apple and the FTC in the United States. The key matter in the allegation is that Qualcomm uses its dominant position to charge unfair royalty rates.

News about the settlement talks between Qualcomm and Huawei Technologies comes at a time when Qualcomm is trying to fend off a $117 billion acquisition proposal from Broadcom. However, the U.S. government committee, which vets foreign acquisitions of US-based companies, has ordered Qualcomm to postpone its annual meeting, where the company is set to vote to replace six directors with nominees put forward by Broadcom.

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Huawei’s Kirin 670 Details Leaked: Integrated NPU, Cortex A72 & Mali G72 GPU

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 7, 2018

Huawei‘s midrange models including the Honor 7X, Nova 3 and even the Honor Note 9 are all rumoured to utilize a yet-to-be-announced Hisilicon Kirin 670 chipset. Huawei’s smartphones have lately been focused on using Kirin processors and with massive improvements in its chip business, they stand at par and sometimes even ahead of their contemporaries. The Kirin 670 chip isn’t going to be an exception, considering the details of the chip as featured in a new leak.

Information from industry sources highlights the Kirin 970 as coming with an integrated AI architecture with its own Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This is the same architecture featured on the flagship Kirn 970 and it is interesting to see that Huawei is keeping to its promise to bring the AI chip to its midrange models. In addition, the midrange chipset is also said to have a CPU design housing two Cortex-A72 cores and four Cortex A-53 cores which is the same with the Kirin 950. As we already revealed several months back, the chipset will be built on a 12nm TSMC FinFet process. The chipset will also be integrated with the ARM Mali-G72 MP12 GPU which first made its debut on the Kirin 970-powered Mate 10.

Presently, Kirin 659 is the latest chip in the Kirin 6xx series and it utilizes an octa-core Cortex-A53 architecture as well as a Mali T830 MP2 GPU. Thus, there is a strong indication that this new chipset would come with a significant improvement in performance compared to its predecessor. We don’t have any idea as to when the new chipset would find its way into a launched smartphone but that won’t be too far away, going by Huawei’s leaked product roadmap

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Vivo X21 Could Feature An Under Display Fingerprint Sensor: Poster Leaked

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 7, 2018

Just like OPPO is readying its OPPO R15 and R15 Plus flagships for launch later this month, Vivo is also expected to release its new generation flagship model sometime in the coming weeks. The last major release by the company was the Vivo X20 UD edition, which is basically the under display fingerprint version of the current flagship. Then there’s the Vivo Apex as well, one of the most beautiful concepts we’ve seen this year, but even that’ll take time to hit the markets. This means that the company has a good few months in between wherein it can launch its next major flagship model. That’s likely going to be called as the Vivo X21, considering the recent 3C certification of a few models under the same name.

Now a new poster of the Vivo X21 has been spotted online revealing a key feature of the device. Apart from the dual cameras that can be spotted at the back of the phone, the advertisement clearly highlights the fingerprint icon on the screen. This means that the Vivo X21 is likely going to be equipped with an under display fingerprint sensor. Given that it’s going to be the direct successor to the Vivo X20, seeing the Synaptics ClearID sensor inside its screen won’t be a surprise. Further, at the time of its 3C certification, the Vivo X21A model was listed in four different variants, and one of them included a UD (under display fingerprint) variant. This also means that there could be regular versions of the Vivo X21, without the in screen fingerprint that could be cheaper.

That’s all we know about the X21 flagship so far. However, considering its high-end placement, expect nothing less than Snapdragon 670 and 6GB of RAM inside the device. More details should be revealed in the coming days, so stay tuned!

Buy Gome K1 4G Smartphone For Only $159.99 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 7, 2018

Manufactured by the lesser-known handset maker Gome, the K1 4G smartphone was unveiled back in 2017 and it didn’t carry a modest price tag. On the bright side, the Gome K1 boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features that are expected to sweep smartphone lovers off their feet.

Much to the delight of budget-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money for a smartphone, but don’t want to comprise specs-wise either, the Gome K1 is currently up for preorder on Banggood for only $229.99. Let’s check out the details.

As part of its latest promo, Banggood is giving a 12% discount on the K1’s original quoted price of $259.99. Aside from that, you earn 229 Banggoood points that can be redeemed later.

But if that doesn’t impress you enough, you can save $70 more simply by using coupon code ‘3BGGK1128’ at the time of checking out. This brings your grand total down to only $159.99.

The Gome K1 is a power-packed 4G smartphone that offers 4GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of onboard storage. It sports a 5.2 inches display with a screen resolution of 1920X1080 pixels.

The K1 packs a powerful MTK MT6757 Octa-core processor, under the hood. Moreover, the phone draws its juices from a built-in 3500mAh battery.

On the photography front, the Gome K1 sports a 16-megapixel camera with dual flashlight, and autofocus features and an 8-megapixel front camera for selfies. The device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system.

You can click here to check out the full specification and take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end. It’s also worth noting that the aforesaid coupon code is likely to expire soon.

Get 12% Off On Gome K1 Smartphone On Banggood

Huawei Y9 (2018) Likely to Debut on March 15; Press Renders, Images Leaked Through FCC Listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 7, 2018

In the previous month, Huawei devices with model numbers FLA-AL00 and FLA-AL10 were spotted at TENAA. A handset with a model number FLA-LX2 has been recently certified by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). The FCC listing has revealed several images of the phone. Also, the appearance of the FLA-LX2 smartphone at The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission body in Thailand has confirmed that it will be debuting as Huawei Y9 (2018). According to a Thai publication, the handset will be unveiled in Thailand on March 15.

The images of the phone that have surfaced through the FCC listing show that it will be arriving with a full screen design. The handset seems to feature a dual selfie camera setup on the top bezel that also houses an earpiece and another sensor. The backside of the phone features a dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader. The top and bottom edges of the phone are flanked with antenna bands.

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The bottom side of the phone features a 3.5mm audio jack, a microUSB port and an external speaker. The right side of the phone features a volume rocker and a power key whereas the left edge features a SIM slot.

The FCC listing has not revealed much information on the specs of the phone. However, it has confirmed that the handset will be arriving a 3,900mAh battery. The following image is an evidence that shows that the FLA-LXA (Y9 2018) has been certified in Thailand.

The entire specs of the Huawei Y9 (2018) are known through TENAA listing from previous month. It will be arriving with a 5.93-inch display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The screen will deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The FLA-AL00 has 32 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM whereas the FLA-AL10 includes 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. Both the models feature a microSD card slot. The Y9 (2018) will come loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo. For photography, the Y9 (2018) models feature 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual front-facing cameras and 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras. Both variants are fueled by 3,900mAh battery.

The images of Huawei Y9 (2018) that were revealed through its TENAA listing matches with the photos that have surfaced on FCC. It will be arriving in Gold, Blue and Black models in China. A Thai publication has claimed that it will be debuting on March 15, but it has not revealed any details on its pricing.

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Get Top Discounts On RC Quadcopters On GearBest [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 7, 2018

Gadget freaks that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on an RC quadcopter without burning a hole in their pocket are in for a treat. You can now choose from a broad range of quadcopters that are available at a discounted price on GearBest.

First off, you can buy the standard version of DJI Mavic Pro Platinum foldable RC quadcopter by shelling out $1278.39. But if you’re not willing to spend that kind of money, GearBest is giving you an opportunity to reduce your subtotal.

In order to bring the device’s quoted price down, you can use coupon code ‘RCMGSCP’ at the time of checking out. This brings your subtotal down to just $$1049.99.

Alternatively, you can buy the MJX Bugs 2 B2W Brushless RC quadcopter for $234 on GearBest. Budget-conscious buyers can drag the subtotal down to just $158.99 by applying coupon code ‘Bugs928’ while checking out.

The GearBest promo has further been divided into multiple categories in a bid to expedite the search process. Here’s a brief glimpse of what each category has to offer.

Combo Deals

In this category, you can purchase quadcopters along with a slew of accessories at a discounted price. Let’s check out the details.

You can buy the Xiaomi Mi Drone 4K UHD WiFi FPV quadcopter, which carries a slashed price tag of $478, in combination with the FIMI X1BH 3-axis Brushless Gimbal Camera Handle, which is available for a discounted price of $65.79.
While your subtotal without the discount is $748.12, you can get your hands on both the items for just $538.99 for a limited period of time. In other words, you save $209.13.

Cool Add-Ons

If your order for Toys & Hobbies exceeds $100, you’d eligible to get add-ons for $10.99. For example, you can buy the JJRC H67 Flying Santa Claus RC quadcopter, which sells for $19.99 on GearBest, in combination with 6 pieces of 3.7V 280mAh 45C LiPo battery 6-in-1 charger which is selling for a discounted price of $11.75Your final price will be only $31.74 but it’s worth noting that you’d end up paying $35.48 without the discount. You save $3.74.

Flash Sale

As part of its latest Flash Sale, GearBest has considerably reduced the original asking price of multiple items featured in this category. In addition to a slew of other discounted products featured in this category, you can buy the TIANQU XS809W foldable RC quadcopter, which bears a 15% discount.
The TIANQU XS809W normally carries a price tag of $57.78 on GearBest, but you can now buy it for only $48.99. However, it’s worth noting that there were only 226 pieces left at the time of writing.

Best Sellers

This section features some of most sought-after quadcopters available on GearBest. Moreover, the site is giving massive discounts on these products’ original price as part of its latest promo.In line with this, GearBest is giving 12% discount on AOSENMA CG035 RC quadcopter, which usually sells for $231.99. With the discount, the device’s real price has lowered to only $204.99. There were 19 pieces left for the Flash Sale price.

Top Brands

You can find a myriad of quadcopters made by leading manufacturers such as DJI, Hubsan, JJRC, and MJX in this section. The MJX X708 Cyclone Brushed RC drone (without camera), which sells for $36.16 is now up for grabs for only $30.42 on GearBest.

This is a considerable 16% discount, which is valid for the white color version of the MJX X 708 drone. However, if you’re willing to shell out $41.08, you can buy the 0.3MP Wi-Fi camera version of the device. This camera-equipped version has an 18% discount as well.

Drone Accessories

This category is crammed with all sorts of drone accessories that you can buy without spending a lot of money. For instance, you can buy RunCam Micro Sparrow 700TVL 2.1mm FPV camera for just $22.24.The device normally bears a quoted price of $29.99, but GearBest is giving 26% off on its selling price. This discount is valid for the color mix version of RunCam Micro Sparrow camera.

If you’re interested in checking out rest of the products and take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end, just head straight to this link.

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Meizu E3 Camera Sample Shows That It Will Have Better CMOS Sensor Than M6 Note

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Jeet

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Mar 7, 2018

China-based smartphone manufacturer Meizu is gearing up to launch its new device — Meizu E3. The company recently announced that the phone will be launched on 21st March.

Now, ahead of the launch, Li Nan, Senior Vice President at Meizu, has uploaded a camera sample of the phone on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. In the same post, he said that the Meizu E3 will come equipped with better CMOS than the one in Meizu M6 Note.

The camera sample image uploaded on Weibo showcases how good the camera quality is. The image is a portrait of a girl in a dark background with light falling on model’s face. This camera sample aims to showcase the dynamic range as well as color reproduction, sharpness and attention to details. Having seen this sample image, we are now looking forward to other sample images of this phone.

Along with the full-screen display, the smartphone industry is also focusing on improving the mobile camera experience for the users and its good to see Meizu jumping in on this. Recently, Samsung launched its flagship smartphones, which also focuses on improved camera performance.

According to the recently leaked specifications, the Meizu E3 could come with a dual camera setup at the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel camera sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor. On the front, the phone is expected to feature an 8-megapixel snapper.

The phone is said to sport a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, the device could be running the unannounced MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz.

As per the reports, there will be two options to choose from in terms of RAM — 4GB and 6GB. Further, the phone will come with three internal storage models — 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. The phone is expected to be powered by a 3,300mAh battery.

Recently, the phone was spotted online, revealing that it will be available in three color options — Blue, Black, and Gold. The pricing and availability details are not yet known, but it’s just a matter of a couple of weeks as the company is scheduled to launch the Meizu E3 on 21st March at National Convention Center in Beijing.

Lenovo S5 Likely to be Announced on March 20

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 7, 2018

The recently appointed Lenovo Group VP Change Cheng who was previously serving as CEO of ZUK Mobile has revealed on his Weibo that the company will be introducing a new Lenovo phone with a large-sized battery on March 20.

The Weibo post by Cheng was published using the Lenovo S5 smartphone. He has been using this unannounced Lenovo phone for publishing Weibo posts since February end. The following teaser image suggests that the Lenovo S5 could be the phone that will be debuting on March 20.

In January, Cheng had teased the bottom portion of a mysterious Lenovo phone (shown below) that seems to be endowed with a reflective metal body along with a curved design. It is speculated that it could be the Lenovo S5 phone.

The other teaser that was released recently by Cheng suggests that will be arriving with ZUK’s ZUI Android skin. It is also rumored to come with a hardware security chip. The above Weibo post states that the upcoming Lenovo phone will be a thin device with a huge-sized battery of 6,000mAh capacity.

In the previous month, the Lenovo K520 smartphone spotted at TENAA. The handset features a 5.65-inch display that offers an aspect ratio of 18:9 and Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It is fueled by 2 GHz octa-core processor. Its 32 GB and 64 GB storage models respectively feature 3 GB and 4 GB of RAM. It is running on Android 8.0 Oreo.

The Lenovo K520 has a dual camera setup on its rear side and one of its sensors is of 8-megapixel. The front panel houses an 8-megapixel selfie camera. A 3,000mAh battery powers the phone. Some rumors have claimed that it could be the upcoming Lenovo S5 phone. What’s interesting about this phone is that the rear view of the phone resembles with the image that was shared by Cheng. However, it does not feature a 6,000mAh battery.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Design Teased Officially; Launch Event to be Held at Shanghai

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 7, 2018

The specifications and features of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S flagship phone have already surfaced in the recent leaks. However, the mystery surrounding the design of the phone has remained unsolved as none of the leaked images/renders that have emerged so far have revealed its exact appearance. Today, Xiaomi has released yet another teaser of the Mi MIX 2S on its Weibo account. The teaser not only reveals the design of the phone, but also confirms where it will be holding its launch event.

Xiaomi will be announcing the Mi MIX 2S through an unveil event in Shanghai, China. The event will be held on March 27. The image shown below shows that the handset will be sporting slim bezels at its top, left and right sides. The bottom bezel is not visible in the image.

Since the top bezel is quite thin, its selfie camera could be placed on the bottom bezel like the predecessor phone. Moreover, the new firmware files of the Mi MIX 2S have also revealed that it is equipped with bottom positioned front camera. Hence, it can be assumed that the front design of the phone may not be different from the predecessor model. It is likely that the Mi MIX 2S may arrive with reduced bezels.

As far as the rear view of the phone is concerned, the recent firmware files of the phone have revealed that it is equipped with dual camera setup. A leaked photo that was spotted yesterday revealed that the Mi MIX 2S has a vertically stacked dual camera setup on the top-left corner of the rear panel. The dual camera system appears quite similar to the one found on iPhone X. A fingerprint scanner is placed on the backside of the phone.

Do you think that the front design of the Mi MIX 2S will be quite similar to the Mi MIX 2? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Get 58% Off On LeTV Le Pro 3 Smartphone On LightInTheBox

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 7, 2018

After hitting the store shelves back in September 2016, the LeEco Le Pro 3 garnered noteworthy popularity among smartphone lovers. The phone sports a big 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 X 1920 pixels at a PPI of 403 pixels per inch.

Despite grabbing the attention of gadget buffs, the Le Pro 3 smartphone failed to sweep budget-conscious buyers off their feet, thanks to the steep price tag it came with. But that’s about to change.

You can now buy the black-tinted Le Pro 3 smartphone by shelling out just $139.99 on LightInTheBox. This is a huge 58% drop in the device’s original selling price of $328.55.

Aside from reducing the original asking price of the black model of the phone, the international online retail company is giving 58% off on the pink and golden color versions of the phone, as well. While the golden version is up for grabs for $126.99, the pink version of the Le Pro 3 smartphone carries a discounted price tag of $114.99.

In terms of specs, the LeEco Le Pro 3 smartphone offers 4GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. Under the hood, the phone packs a powerful 2.35GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor.

On the photography front, the LeEco Le Pro 3 sports a 16-megapixel camera on the back and an 8-megapixel front snapper for selfie addicts. The handset runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and draws its juices from a robust 4000mAh non-removable battery.

You can click here to check out the full specification and take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end.

LightInTheBox Is Giving 58% Off On The Black, Pink & Golden Versions Of LeTV Le Pro 3 Smartphone