LG G7 ThinQ Launch Date is May 2; Leaked Press Renders Appear to Reveal Color Variants

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Apr 10, 2018

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has confirmed yesterday that the Honor 10 will be unveiled on April 19 in China. Today, a new image showing the rear panel of the Honor 10 has appeared on Weibo. It reveals that it could be the first Honor flagship phone to feature Leica branded dual cameras.

In the below image, the Honor 10 sporting a color gradient finish of blueish purple. The color gradient is different from the Twilight color option of the Huawei P20. The Honor 10 has a horizontally arranged dual camera module, but the P20 has a vertically arranged dual camera setup. The COL-AL10 model number can be seen at the bottom of the phone.

The rear panel of the Honor 10 seems to be made out of 3D glass and it could be sporting a metallic frame. The volume rocker and power key are present on the right edge (when viewed from front) of the phone. Since the fingerprint scanner is not available on the phone, it is likely to feature a frontal home button embedded fingerprint sensor like the Huawei P20. However, some rumors claim that it may feature under-display fingerprint sensor.

The leaked image has the text “Dual Lens 1:1.6/27 ASPH” mentioned on the top-right corner. The same text can be also found near the dual rear cameras of the Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro from October 2017. Hence, the Honor 10 could sport the same dual cameras that can be found on Mate 10.

Huawei had introduced Leica branding for dual rear cameras starting from Huawei P9 series. However, the Honor flagships have never featured Leica cameras. Hence, like the predecessor Honor 9 phone, the Honor 10 may not camera SUMMILUX or Leica branding.

Rumors have it that it may feature a 5.8-inch screen that will be enabled with a notch. The Kirin 970 chipset is expected to power the Honor flagship. Also, it is rumored that the highest configuration variant of the phone may feature 256 GB of internal storage and 6 GB of storage. The launch poster of the phone confirms that it will be equipped with AI capabilities for photography.

As of this writing, there is no information available on the other specs and pricing of Honor 10. After getting unveiled on April 19 in China, the handset is confirmed to debut in London on May 15.

Get Big Discounts On Android 8.1-Powered TV Boxes On GeekBuying; Coupon Codes And Lots More

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Get Big Discounts On Select TV Boxes On GeekBuying Check More Deals and Promotions From Other Shops

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Apr 10, 2018

If you’re looking to buy a TV box that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, we have good news for you. GeekBuying is offering massive discounts on select Android 8.1 Oreo-powered TV boxes and handing out coupon codes that you can use to save an extra amount of money.

Coupons

This category comprises coupon codes for the MX10, A5X Plus, and the Mi Box TV boxes.

A5X Plus TV Box

GeekBuying is offering the A5X Plus TV Box at a reduced price of just $49.99. This is a noteworthy 31% reduction in the device’s retail price of $72.49.
On top of that, you can apply coupon code ‘GKBOREO2’ to save an extra $10 at the time of checking out. You can bring your subtotal down to $39.99 by applying the coupon code, which is highly likely to expire soon.

MX10 TV BOX

GeekBuying is giving buyers an opportunity to get their hands on the MX10 TV box at a slashed price. Note that the MX10 normally sells for $91.97 on GeekBuying.
The well-received TV box can be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $54.99. This is a noteworthy 40% markdown in the device’s retail price. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

China Stock & EU Stock

The products included in this section have further been split into China Stock and EU Stock subcategories in a bid to simplify the search process. The two subcategories comprise a slew of heavily discounted TV boxes.

Under the China Stock, you can buy the MX10 TV box bundled with an iPazzPort 2.4GHz wireless keyboard at a reduced price of just $59.99. Note that the combo would normally set you back $100.12 on GeekBuying.
Under the EU Stock subcategory, you can get a massive 41% off on the MECOOL M8S PRO W TV box, which usually bears a price tag of $81.29 on GeekBuying. The Android TV OS-based M8S PRO W can be yours for just $47.99. On the downside, the promotion is on the verge of wrapping up.

A5X MAX TV Box

You can buy the A5X MAX on GeekBuying without shelling out a fortune. The site is giving 21% off on the Rockchip RK3328-equipped TV box for a limited period of time.The A5X MAX usually sells for $71.69 on GeekBuying but the site is currently offering the coveted TV box at a reduced price of just $56.99. The promotion is expected to end shortly.

Android TV OS

This section is crammed with heavily discounted TV boxes. For the sake of an example, you can get a massive 51% discount on the original selling price of the MECOOL M8S PRO W TV box.
Buyers normally have to spend $81.29 in order to purchase the M8S PRO W TV box, which is based on the Android TV OS. But, GeekBuying is offering the device for just $39.99 for a short period of time.

Note that the big discounts are likely to come to an end soon. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the deals, head straight to this link before the Geekbuying promotion comes to an end.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Burgundy Red Color Variant Launched In India

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Apr 10, 2018

Samsung India has launched a new color variant of its last year’s Galaxy S8 in India. The company has introduced Burgundy Red color for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and says that it is a limited edition model. In India, the phone was already available in Maple Gold and Midnight Black colors as well as the Orchid Grey color.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Burgundy Red Limited Edition model will be available for Rs. 49,990 for the 64GB storage variant. The smartphone will go on sale in India from 13th April. Additionally, Samsung is offering cashback of Rs. 10,000 if buyers pay via Paytm at the retail stores.

Last month, the South Korean giant launched its latest flagship smartphone and the successor of the Galaxy S8 series — the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. Recently, the Galaxy S8 series received a price cut in the Indian market, bringing down the cost of Galaxy S8 64GB to Rs. 49,990. The Galaxy S8+ 64GB model is priced at Rs. 53,990, while the 128GB storage model costs Rs. 64,900.

To recall, the Samsung Galaxy S8 flaunts a 5.8-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display with screen resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels, dual-edge screen and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 on top.

In the Indian market, the device is powered by the company’s own Exynos 8895 processor along with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity to 256GB.

Coming to the camera department, the Galaxy S8 features a 12-megapixel ‘Dual Pixel’ rear cameras with optical image stabilization and a f/1.7 aperture. On the front, there’s an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with autofocus and an f/1.7 aperture. It has started receiving Android Oreo update. The handset is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery which also supports wireless charging and fast charging.

OnePlus 6 Cases Confirm Rear Design

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Apr 10, 2018

A lot of information on the specs and features of the OnePlus 6 have appeared in the recent weeks. The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T were the first phones from the company to house dual camera setup. The Chinese manufacturer had used horizontal design for the dual cameras of OP5 and OP5T. However, recent rumors have claimed that the company has opted for a vertical dual camera setup for the OnePlus 6. Fresh photos have appeared of cases for OnePlus 6 have appeared to corroborate on its new design for the back panel.

The first image belongs to the silicone case of the OnePlus 6 while the other one seems like a hard case. Both the cases have similar cutouts for dual cameras and its LED flash and fingerprint scanner. The cutouts are same as the pinkish-red colored case that was revealed by GizmoChina at the beginning of this month. Multiple evidences show that OP6 won’t be sporting a different rear design than its predecessor models.

OnePlus is known for placing an Alert Slider button on the left edge of its phones. However, the cutout for the Alert Slider seems to be on the right side of the OP6’s silicon case. The Power key is placed below the Alert Slider on the right edge. The volume controllers continue to exist on the left side of the phone. The hard case has a larger cutout on the left edge which indicates that it could house the Alert Slider as well as the volume keys.

OnePlus has recently released a OnePlus 6 teaser that revealed that the Alert Slider of the phone can used for adjusting the camera focus. The bottom side of both cases show cutouts for 3.5mm audio jack, external speaker and USB-C port. As far as the front design of the OnePlus 6, the below shown render has revealed that it will be arriving with a notched screen.

OnePlus 6 has gone out of stock in North America and India in the recent past. This indicates that the launch of the OP6 is drawing near. Even though the company is yet to confirm on the launch date for the phone, a leaked photo that had appeared yesterday claimed that it may launch in China on May 5. Since OnePlus is known for debuting its phones first in overseas market before making it official in China, it is speculated that the OP6 may get unveiled at the end of this month.

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Buy TV Boxes And Mini Desktop PCs On GearBest; Get Up To 70% Discount On Leading Brands

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Get Up To 70% Off On TV Boxes On GearBest Check More Deals and Promotions From Other Shops

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Apr 10, 2018

GearBest is handing out up to 70% discount on a broad range of TV boxes and mini desktop PCs as part of its latest promotion. In a bid to simplify the search process, the discounted items have been divided into multiple categories.

First off, the site is giving an 11% off on Tanix TX28 TV Box, bringing its asking price down to just $67.99. The dropped Flash Sale price will be valid for the remaining 179 pieces for 5 days.
Likewise, GearBest is also offering the X99 TV BOX at a discounted price of just $119.99. The deal is valid for the remaining 49 pieces of the black color version of the device for 5 days. Here’s a brief glimpse of what each category has to offer.

Most Popular Deals

This segment features some of the most popular deals. It comprises many well-received products such as the Original Xiaomi Mi TV Box which is now available for a slashed price of $69.90.
This is a considerable 21% reduction in the device’s original retail price of $88.42. The discount is available for the black color version of the Mi TV Box and you can choose from 3 different sizes including EU plug, UK plug, and US plug.

World’s Leading Brands

You can find some of the most successful brands including Beelink, Alfawise, MECOOL, Tanix and many more in this category. In order to check out the discounted products available under each brand, you need to simply click on the brand names.

You can get 22% discount on the Beelink GT1 Ultimate TV Box which would usually set you back $97.54. Thanks to the discount, you can buy this Amlogic S912 CPU-equipped TV box by shelling out only $75.99.
The Flash Sale price will be valid for only 11 pieces that were left at the time of writing. Moreover, there were only 5 days left for the promotion.

Trending New Arrivals

This section boasts an array of recently arrived items that you can buy without emptying your pocket. Among other products, you can go for the Z69 PRO TV Box which is currently available at a lowered price of just $36.99.

The Z69 PRO TV Box, which bears a price tag of $42.16 without the discount, will be up for sale at the abovementioned reduced price for 5 days. You can take advantage of the discount on the remaining 84 pieces sell out.

Monster Discounts

This category features a few massively discounted TV boxes and other TV-related items. For instance, you can get a 23% discount on the H96 Pro TV dongle, which usually sells for $56.15 on GearBest.

Thanks to the discount, you can get your hands on the 2GB RAM/8GB ROM version of the device for only $42.99. Alternatively, you can buy one of the remaining 5 pieces of the 2GB RAM/16GB ROM version of the H96 Pro TV dongle by paying only $48.73.

TV Sticks & Dongles

This section is rife with all sorts of dongles and TV sticks that can be purchased at a discounted price for a limited period of time. Just to give an example, you can buy the PTVdisplay DA02 Airplay WiFi Display Miracast TV internet dongle for just $11.99. Note that its retail price is $13.62 on GearBest.
The site is offering a 12% discount on the device’s retail price. This reduction in original selling price will be valid for the black color version of the PTVdisplay DA02 until the promotion wraps up.

You can visit this link in order to check out rest of the product and avail the deal before it comes to an end.

Xiaomi Mi 6X Likely to Feature Helio P60, 12MP IMX486 + 20MP IMX376 Dual Cameras, 20MP IMX376 Selfie Camera

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Apr 10, 2018

MediaTek had launched the Helio P60 SoC during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo in February. It is currently present under the hood of phones like OPPO R15 and OPPO F7. The upcoming Meizu 15 Lite may also feature the same SoC. A report from last week had claimed that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 6X may feature the Snapdragon 626. However, fresh information reveals that it could be powered by Helio P60 SoC.

According to the TENAA listing of the Xiaomi Mi 6X, it is driven by an octa-core processor that clocks 2.2 GHz. Even though earlier reports had claimed that the Mi 6X would be featuring the new Snapdragon 636 SoC, a recent report had claimed that it may feature the older Snapdragon 626 chipset under its hood. New rumors claim that the Mi 6X has Helio P60 onboard. However, there is no concrete evidence that supports this claim. A recent report had revealed that the SD636 powered Redmi Note 5 Pro and Helio P60 driven OPPO F7 deliver similar performance on benchmarks.

Yesterday, XDA Developers Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman had revealed some key information on the cameras of the upcoming Mi 6X. He claims that the handset may feature Sony IMX486 + IMX36 dual camera system and Sony IMX376 front-facing camera.

Camera sensors for what I believe is the Xiaomi Mi 6X (taken from "camera_config.xml" for code-name "wayne" where TENAA certification code M1804D2SC matches "IS_D2S=wayne"):

BACK: imx486
BACK_AUX: imx376
FRONT: imx376

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) April 7, 2018

The Redmi Note 5 Pro phone that was launched in India in February features 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor as its selfie camera. Also, it has 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 has the main sensor in its dual camera setup. Hence, the Mi 6X may feature the 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 as its frontal snapper and its dual camera module may comprise of a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 sensor and a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor.

As far as other specs are concerned, the TENAA listing of Mi 6X have revealed that it house a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It may come in models like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It may house a 2,910mAh battery and may come loaded with the Android 8.1 Oreo overlaid with the latest MIUI skin.

Since the handset has already been certified by TENAA authority in the hoe market. It is speculated that Xiaomi may hold a launch event on April 25 to make it official. If this rumor is true, the Chinese manufacturer may confirm on the official launch date soon. Xiaomi is expected to release this phone as Mi A2 Android One outside of China. Fresh information reveals that the Mi A2 may debut in soon in the near future.

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Buy AGM X2 SE 4G Phablet For Only $429.99 On GearBest; Flash Sale To End Soon

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Get 8% Off On AGM X2 SE 4G Phablet On GearBest Check More Deals and Promotions From Other Shops

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Apr 10, 2018

As part of its latest Flash Sale promo, GearBest is offering the AGM X2 SE 4G phablet at a lowered price of just $429.99 for a limited period of time. Note that the site normally sells the device for $449.99 without the discount.

At $429.99, the AGM X2 SE is a powerful phablet, given that it packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 Octa Core 1.95GHz processor along with an Adreno 510 graphics processing unit, under the hood. Moreover, it offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB ROM which makes it a bargain under $450.

On top of that, the X2 SE phablet is backed by a 6000mAh high capacity battery which not only delivers more talk time but also gives you more time to play and watch. The device boasts a fingerprint identification feature which warrants the safety of your personal data.

The AGM X2 SE phablet sports a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera setup on the back and there’s a 16-megapixel selfie camera mounted on the front. Furthermore, the dual-SIM phablet runs on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system.

The AGM X2 SE is currently up for sale in black color version. On the downside, there were only 87 pieces left at the time of writing.

The phablet is likely to retain its original asking price as soon as the Flash Sale ends in 5 days. You can head straight to this link in order to avail the deal before the promotion wraps up.

Xiaomi Mi A2, Redmi Y2 Likely to Launch in India Soon

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Apr 10, 2018

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a successor model for the Mi 5X phone that was introduced in July last year. Its successor phone – the Xiaomi Mi 6X has been already certified by TENAA authority in China. Just as the Mi 5X was introduced as Mi A1 Android One phone outside of China, the Mi 6X is also pegged to be available as Mi A2 outside of the home market. A tipster was able to find references of Mi A2 and the upcoming Redmi Y2 phone in the source code of the Indian version of the official site of Xiaomi. This suggest that the Xiaomi Mi A2 and Redmi Y2 may debut in India soon.

Texts such as “Mi A2 Hard Case”, “Redmi Y2 Perforated Case Black” and “Redmi Y2 Perforated Case Blue” has been spotted in the source code of Xiaomi’s site. As of this writing, they are no longer available on the website as they have been removed. However, the tipster was able to capture the following screenshots.

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The Xiaomi Mi A2 could be an Android One phone like its predecessor. It is likely to arrive with same specs that are available on Mi 6X. Hence, it is rumored to arrive with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD screen that supports FHD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. It is expected to be available in 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants. For photography, it may feature a dual camera module that may include a 12-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor. For shooting selfies, it may house the same 20-megapixel front-facing camera that is available on the Redmi Note 5 Pro that was launched in February in India. It is speculated to be powered by Snapdragon 636 SoC and it may feature a 2,910mAh battery.

Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Note 5A and Redmi Note 5A and Note 5A Prime in China. The same phones later made their way to India as Redmi Y1 Lite and Redmi Y2. The appearance of Redmi Y2 in the source code of Xiaomi’s site hints that its arrival is drawing near. The comapny may also debut the Redmi Y2 Lite alongside the Y2. However, as of this writing, there is no information available on the specs, features and pricing of Y2 and Y2 Lite.

Get Big Discounts On Zeblaze, LYNWO And Bakeey-Branded Smartwatches On Banggood

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Get Big Discounts On Smartwatches On Banggood Check More Deals and Promotions From Other Shops

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Apr 10, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a high-end smartwatch without emptying your pocket, we have good news for you. Banggood is selling a broad range of well-received smartwatches at a considerably lowered price.

In a bid to facilitate the search process, Banggood has divided smartwatches on the basis of their brands including Zeblaze, LYNWO, and Bakeey. Let’s check out what the aforesaid smartwatch brands have to offer.

Zeblaze

China-based fitness products manufacturer, Zeblaze focuses on improving your health by letting you track your sleep, weight, exercise and a slew of other activities. In this category, you can find multiple Zeblaze-branded smartwatches that you can buy at the lowered price.
For instance, you can get a considerable 43% off on Zeblaze PLUG C smartwatch, which normally sells for $69.99 on Banggood. The first 1000 pieces will sell for just $39.99, while the remaining 2000 pieces will be up for grabs for $49.99.

LYNWO

This category is crammed with LYNWO-made smartwatches that are currently available at a slashed price on Banggood. Lining with this, the site is giving 35% discount on LYNWO I9 smartwatch which Banggood usually sells for $28.99.
Thanks to the aforesaid discount, which will be valid for 6 days, you can now buy the LYNWO I9 smartwatch by shelling out just $18.89. You can choose from a broad range of color options including blue, purple, green, white, and black.

Bakeey

Banggood is rolling out noteworthy discounts on a slew of Bakeey-branded smartwatches as well. For the sake of an example, the site is offering the Bakeey G16 smartwatch at a reduced price of just $22.99.

This is a significant 32% reduction in the device’s original asking price. It’s worth noting that the Bakeey G16 normally sells for $33.99 on Banggood.
You can choose from sky blue, purple, red, green and black color option. However, it is imperative for you to ber in mind that the promotion sale is slated to end on April 16.

You can head straight to this link to avail the deal and check out rest of the smartwatches that are currently available at lowered price on Banggood.

Apple Patents Display Tech For Self-Driving Cars Using AR To Enhance Driver Safety

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 10, 2018

U.S tech giant, Apple has got its sight set at developing technologies for self-driving cars. A recent Apple patent filing has been unravelled giving insight to what the tech giant has conceived for the advancement of self-driving cars. The patent application is for an “Adaptive vehicle augmented reality display using stereographic imagery”. The details of the display system include an AR system that can use a pre-generated 3D model of the world in improving how it generates 3D content for its users.

The patent application suggests that the system can be used to provide users with even more information about the world around them, while on the move. The 3D model that is pre-generated could also include data about road routes, points of interest, and other areas useful to drivers, and these data could be held remotely in cloud storage. The entire 3D model could be collected together into smaller chunks, like 3D versions of tiles used by online mapping services. When needed, relevant sections of the 3D model may be provided to the car’s AR system.

The system would also provide information about areas that are far beyond the range of the car’s sensor arrays and the driver’s own vision. This can then allow for data that isn’t immediately visible to be included in the displayed image, such as showing the path ahead in an AR view, including parts of the road obscured by buildings or hills in the distance. This could come in handy in cases where visibility is poor, like fog or heavy snow, where the car’s sensors may find it difficult to create an accurate picture of the immediate area outside. The pre-existing cloud data could help give what would be an expected route and important notifications that the sensors are unable to create for themselves, in an emergency.

This system, if it comes to reality, will greatly enhance the assist system avaiabe in a self-driving car with extra data for the road ahead. This potentially makes these systems more useful and safer. Giving a self-driving car more data potentially means it will be more capable of planning manoeuvres it may need to perform in the coming miles, with the advanced warning providing more time for processing these types of decisions.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Will Be Launched in Indonesia on April 18

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Apr 9, 2018

Xiaomi‘s Redmi series has been one of its most successful product range. The Redmi 4A is perhaps the cheapest and most successful smartphone under the series but the Note models have carved a niche for themselves globally. Recently, Xiaomi added the Redmi Note 5 to the lineup and it really wasn’t a disappointment in any aspect. The smartphone is already on sale in China and now, it is about to land other markets overseas.

Xiaomi’s international Product and Marketing director, Donovan Sung has revealed that the Redmi Note5 would be launched in Indonesia on April 18. The Xiaomi exec made this disclosure o his official Weibo page. This announcement thus effectively confirms that China’s Redmi Note 5 is the global version. Recall that the Redmi Note 5 was first launched as Redmi Note 5 Pro in India with a slightly different specs line up.

China’s Redmi Note 5 features a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 636 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. The major marketing feature of the Redmi Note 5 is the AI dual cameras which it packs at the rear. The Redmi Note 5’s AI Dual Camera comprises of a 12MP primary sensor that has a pixel size of 1.4micron and f/1.9 aperture along with a 5MP secondary depth of field sensor. It is equipped with features like dual autofocus, EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization), HDR, Burst Mode and Panorama. The dual rear cameras can also capture amazing AI driven portrait shots by naturally blurring the background. Apart from shooting full HD videos, it can also record 720p slow-motion videos.

At the front, the phone features a soft LED flash-enabled 13MP selfie camera that carries support for AI portrait mode. This is different from the Redmi Note 5 Pro’s 20MP selfie shooter. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor as well as a Face ID technology to unlock the device using face recognition.

ZTE A530 Silently Launches With 5.45” HD+ Screen For ¥799 (~$127)

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Apr 9, 2018

ZTE has silently taken the wraps off a new phone – the ZTE A530. It is an entry-level phone with a full-screen display but is a bit pricey for what it offers.

The A530 packs a 5.45” display with a 1440 x 720 resolution. The 18:9 display means it has smaller bezels which gives it an 82% screen-to-body ratio.

The ZTE A530 is powered by a 1.5GHz MediaTek A530 processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. There is a 5MP camera on the rear and a 2MP front-facing camera.

The phone runs Mifavor 5.2 based on Android Oreo and packs a 2,660mAh battery. It also has dual SIM slots and a dedicated microSD card slot. There is a 3.5mm audio jack, a micro-USB port, Bluetooth 4.1, 4G LTE support, and dual VoLTE for connectivity.

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HP Chromebook x2 Is Official With Pen Support And Detachable Keyboard

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Apr 9, 2018

Detachable laptops are the most versatile productivity machines as they combine the comfort of a tablet with the power and the input methods of a PC. Microsoft Surface devices are the most powerful convertible tablets, but their price is very high. If you are looking for an affordable solution, you may like the HP Chromebook x2 which has just been announced. It is not the classic detachable laptop with Windows 10, but it is a 2-in-1 with Chrome OS, a fast and lightweight operating system based on Google Chrome and the recently-added Play Store with Android apps available.

Even though it is an affordable device if we compare it with other laptops and Surface devices, HP Chromebook x2 has a premium and very compact design. It is made of metal, it is scratch-resistant and it has an AED treatment (Anodized Electrodeposition) which creates an effect similar to white ceramic. This laptop weighs only 1440 grams (keyboard included) and it has a total thickness of just 8.2 mm. Even though it is thin and lightweight, this laptop contains a big 48 Wh which, according to the company, can provide up to 10.5 hours of battery life.

According to the U.S. giant, users will need just one hand to connect the device to its detachable keyboard thanks to its high-quality magnetic dock. The display has a size of 12.3 inches with IPS LCD technology, and it shows images at a 2K resolution of 2400 x 1600 pixel (235 ppi of pixel density). It is protected by Gorilla Glass and it supports pen input for handwriting and drawing. Under the hood, it boasts an Intel Core M3-7Y30 CPU, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The company also offers 100 GB of free storage on Google Drive for two years. HP Chromebook x2 will launch in the U.S. market in June with a price of $599.

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Samsung Pay Now Officially Supports PayPal

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Apr 9, 2018

Contactless payments made through smartphones are the most comfortable method of payment ever. You do not need to bring cash or your credit card to pay for your purchases: you just need your phone. Given that Samsung and Apple devices are the most sold devices all around the world, Samsung Pay and Apple Pay are the most famous platforms to pay with a phone. Now, the former has just updated in the U.S. with support to PayPal.

This can be considered one of the most important upgrade in the Samsung Pay platform. Thanks to PayPal, now you will not even need to associate a credit card with the service in order to pay using your Android device. Starting from today, it is possible to integrate a PayPal account with Samsung Pay, and you will be able to pay through PayPal in physical stores supporting the service. The PayPal support is starting to roll out 9 months after the Korean giant made the announcement.

Thanks to PayPal support for Samsung Pay, it will be possible to use the PayPal balance or the credit or debit card associated with the account. If you have a Samsung Galaxy device supporting the service, in order to add a PayPal account to the app, you need to touch the plus icon at the top right corner of the display, then tap “Add PayPal” which you can find under the voices “Payment cards” and “Add payment card”. Note that the arrival of the official support has been reported only by some users, so we do not know whether all of the owners of supported Samsung Galaxy devices have received it or not. At the moment, there is no info about the roll out of the feature in countries outside the U.S.

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Smartisan Nut 3 First Unboxing Photos: A Flagship-Level Design For A Mid-ranger

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Apr 9, 2018

Smartisan Nut 3 was just announced but the first unboxing photos have already surfaced online. In the images, the phones appears in two colors: White and Red, and we can clearly see a premium and unique design. Smartisan has always distinguished from the mass for the original aesthetics of its handsets, and with the Nut 3, it is exactly the same.

Even though it is an affordable midrange, this device has a premium tri-bezel-less design on the front panel. The upper bezel is very narrow, but there is space for the earpiece. On the lower part, you can see a thicker bezel which contains the front camera and a stretched fingerprint reader. On the sides of Smartisan Nut 3, there is an aluminum frame with circular physical keys, while the backplate is made of glass just like most of the best flagship smartphones.

On the top left corner of the back cover, there is a dual camera setup paired with a dual flash LED. Smartisan Nut 3 sports a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display and a big 4000 mAh battery in a just 7.16 thin body. Under the hood, it boasts an octa-core Snapdragon 625 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 32, 64 or 128 GB of internal storage depending on the chosen configuration. For all the details, check the official launch article.

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The ZTE Iceberg Has Two Notches, Dual Cameras, & Might Be Modular

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 9, 2018

ZTE’s Nubia sub-brand has been picking up the slack left by its parent company in the flagship department. The only flagship ZTE itself launched last year is the Axon M – a dual screen phone with aging specs. However, ZTE is said to be working on a new flagship called the Axon M9 set for a September launch. It also seems to be working on an unusual phone called the ZTE Iceberg.

You may be wondering why we said the ZTE Iceberg is unusual. That has more to do with its design and less with its specs. As a matter of fact, little or nothing is known about the latter.

The ZTE Iceberg, unlike most phones, is made of glass. Just glass, no metal frame. There are actually two pieces of glass combined using a “seamless glass connection technique” for a single unibody. The result is something we have never seen before.

Instead of rounded corners, the Iceberg has glass jutting out at the corners. Even just by the look of it, I can feel some discomfort from the corners poking my palms. The design doesn’t end there.

Phones with notches are sort of the trend this year and ZTE’s Iceberg joins the train but with two notches. There is one at the top that houses the camera, earpiece, and sensor; and another at the bottom that houses yet another speaker. This means the phone has front-facing stereo speakers.

On the rear, the Iceberg has dual cameras positioned at the left corner and a fingerprint scanner in the middle. At the base of the phone, just below the ZTE logo, are five contact pins which may be to supply power to add-ons that add extra functionality to the device.

The ZTE Iceberg is listed on the website of iF World Design Guide and it reveals that the phone has support for wireless charging and will be launched “after 2018”.

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