When the Huawei Nova 2s was announced last December, it was to come in five different colors. However, not all the color variants have been available since it went on sale. For example, the Acacia Red variant just went on sale last month. Today, Huawei has announced that the Sakura Pink variant will go on sale tomorrow.
The Sakura Pink Huawei Nova 2s will be available in 3 configurations –
4GB RAM + 64GB ROM ¥2699 (~$425}
6GB RAM + 64GB ROM ¥2999 (~$473}
6GB RAM + 128GB ROM ¥3399 (~$536}
The Nova 2s has a 5.99” FHD+ display and is powered by the Kirin 960. Unlike most of Huawei and Honor’s other full-screen phones, it has its own fingerprint scanner on the front.
On both sides of the phone are dual rear cameras. A 16MP F/1.8 RGB sensor and a 20MP monochrome sensor grace the back of the phone while a 20MP F/2.0 sensor and a 2MP sensor are in front for selfies.
Gaming smartphone is gradually turning into a trend and trust the Chinese OEMs, they won’t stay too far behind. Recently, Xaomi was revealed to be planning the launch of its Black Shark gaming smartphone. ZTE’s Nubia was also revealed to have got one in the works and we recently saw a concept render of that smartphone. It has now been revealed that the Nubia gaming phone is expected to be released in April.
The details of the device are still sketchy but since it is a gaming phone, we expect the device to come with a powerful hardware configuration. The design is said to include cool lighting effects with a super run-class design. The device is also expected to come with four cooling fans to provide some level of cooling. The design will also include some cooling features such as air cooling, near black body, carbon nano-material and a three-dimensional wind tunnel section structure. We can’t say for sure if these renders are actually those of the Nubia phone. The two renders are sistincty different in design.
The Nubia gaming phone is expected to come with a Snapdragon 845 chipset backed by 8GB of RAM. This is just enough to ensure heavy games can be installed on the device. Nubia is no newcomer when it comes t0 8GB RAM phones as the Z17 and Z17s both have 8GB RAM versions. Nubia CEO Ni Fei has already confirmed the company is working on a gaming smartphone so, we hope to meet with the device next month. The exact launch date is still evasive.
As more people rely on computers and the internet to create and store information, personal security and privacy become more important than ever before. Xiaomi has now joined the list of those with fingerprint mice as they just launched that as its 155th crowdfunding product and it is a smart fingerprint mouse.
The mouse is actually manufactured by a different Chinese company (Ding Ding Innovation (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd) but launching under the MIJIA platform meant the device has Xiaomi’s strict quality standard. The device is just like your everyday mouse but it comes with a fingerprint sensor at the front, just behind the roller. at the front. Through fingerprint recognition, users can easily encrypt and decrypt local files on their computers. The fingerprint sensor can also be used for authentication for online banking, to access email, websites and other types of more than 100 Internet account. Thus, you won’t need to enter your password all the time when visiting many web pages.
The Finger thinking smart fingerprint mouse is also equipped with a highly sensitive optical sensor, providing 1600dpi multi-surface adaptive system. In addition, the left and right keys can withstand at least 5 million hits, which is an indication of its durability. The device also comes with Microsoft security certification and is available in three colour options. The device is already available for funding on the Xiaomi Youpin page for 199 Yuan (~$31) but shipping m. The device will ship on April 15.
Xiaomi has just teased on the official Twitter account that it will be soon unleashing a new series. Since it has already launched the Mi TV 4 in India, it is speculated that the Mi TV 4A series may arrive soon. It seems that the rumor may come true as 32-inch Mi TV 4A and another new Mi TV has been found listed on the official website.
The above image belongs to the temporary listing of 32-inch Mi TV 4A with Rs. 12,999 (~$200). The listing does not contain any images. It could be the very same 32-inch Mi TV that was launched in China last year in May.
It is expected to arrive with a 32-inch HD display that supports 1366 x 768 pixels, Amlogic T962 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB of storage, MIUI skinned Android with PatchWall, 2 x 5W speaker, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2 HDMI ports and ports for AV, Ethernet and USB 2.0.
The other listing shows a nameless Mi TV with a price tag of Rs. 21,999 (~$337). The source code of the webpage reveals that this mysterious product is 43-inch Mi 4A TV. Xiaomi had launched this smart TV alongside the 32-inch Mi TV 4A in May 2017.
It may come with 43-inch Full HD display, Amlogic T962 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage, MIUI TV skinned Android with PatchWall, 2 x 6W speaker, support for Dolby Virtual Surround Sound, DTS and Bass Boost, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, AV, 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x USB 2.0 and Ethernet.
On Feb. 14, Xiaomi had launched its TV – the 55-inch Mi TV 4 in India. It met with an amazing response by the Indian audience as it was sold out in less than 10 seconds in its first sale. The second flash sale that was held at the end of last month had also met with same results. If that was not enough, Xiaomi is now prepping up to launch a new series of Mi TV in India. Rumors are rife that it could be the Mi TV 4A series that was launched in China last year. Here is the official teaser from the company on the new series of Mi TV for India.
Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi TV 4 in China in multiple options like 49-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch. However, the company had released only the 55-inch model in India. In July, Xiaomi had launched 32-inch Mi TV 4A with a pricing of 1,099 Yuan (~$175, Rs. 11,300). Its priced was slashed to 999 Yuan (`$157, ~Rs. 10,200) few months ago. The 50-inch Mi TV 4A was unveiled with a pricing of 2,399 Yuan (~$378, ~Rs.24,600) this year in January.
Since Xiaomi has hinted that it is going to unveil a new series, it seems that it may debut the Mi TV 4A in India soon. If the company launches, it will certainly disrupt the Indian market with a pricing of around Rs. 20,000.
The Mi TV 4’s Rs. 39,999 pricing is around 25 times cheaper than a smart TV from Samsung in India. Moreover, it is even lower than TVs from Sanyo, Vu and CloudWalker that are selling with affordable pricing in the country. Apart from low pricing, Xiaomi is luring customers with free content of around 500 hours per month across different languages.
The Mi TV could have entered India around three years ago. However, since the company was busy striking deals with content providers, it took long for Mi TV to arrive in India, said Chuang Wang, the co-founder of Xiaomi and global head of Mi TV division with Xiaomi.
Huawei has confirmed that it will be launching the P20 family on March 27. Rumors have it that the Huawei P20 will come with stellar dual rear cameras whereas the P20 Plus/Pro may feature even better camera capabilities as it is pegged to feature triple-lens system. Today, it has been officially confirmed that the P20 will allow users to capture stunning photos in low-light conditions.
This morning, Huawei’s president for mobile department has released a new teaser for Huawei P20 on his Weibo account. The translated text of his Weibo post (shown below) reads, “Huawei P20 is not afraid of darkness and the night is clearer. Let’s see the technical innovation of Huawei Again #SeeMooore# With AI.
During a recent interview, Huawei CEO Richard Yu had said that, “We have some very big, bold, big innovation on camera technology. It will be much much better than all the phones.” This shows that the P20 and P20 Plus/Pro flagship phones will deliver unmatched photography experience. According to the aforementioned Weibo post, P20’s cameras will be driven by AI. Also, the teaser GIF shows that even in night, the P20 was able to capture the Eiffel Tower in all its glory.
Rumors have it that the P20 Plus/Pro’s triple camera setup will include 12-megapixel RGB sensor, a 16-megapiel monochrome sensor and a 16-megapixel telephoto lens. Other features include f/1.8 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization. The Huawei P20 may come with RGB + monochrome dual camera setup.
Both the phones are fueled by Kirin 970 and its NPU will make it possible to snap clearer photos in dim-light through AI. The P20 may feature a 5.7-inch display whereas the P20 Plus/Pro may house a larger screen of 6 inches. Both are expected to support FHD+ resolution.
In a bid to celebrate the exceptional contributions women make to society in all walks of life, GeekBuying is giving massive discounts on all sorts of items as part of its latest promo dubbed, Women’s Day Special. Let’s check out the details.
Recommended Gifts For Her
If you’ve already run out of gift ideas for Women’s Day, you have come to the right place. This category is brimming with multiple giftable items such as Xiaomi M365 Folding Electric Scooter, Jumper EZbook 3 Pro Laptop, and ZTE Nubia Z17 Lite smartphone, just to name a few.
As if that weren’t enough, GeekBuying is offering a considerable discount on their selling price as well. For instance, the Nubia Z17 Lite bears an original asking price of $449.99 on GeekBuying; however, the site is giving a significant 42% discount bringing the grand total down to only $259.99.
On top of that, you can choose from an array of color options such as black gold, blue and lots more. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that this promo is scheduled to end soon.
Sweet Home
This segment of the promo features a slew of heavily-discounted items that come in handy in day-to-day life. For instance, there’s a 55% discount on the $103.30 selling price of Xiaomi Soocare X3 Smart electric toothbrush, which reduces its cost to just $45.99. Similarly, the H96 MAX H2 TV Box which comes bearing a price sticker of $102.30 is currently up for grabs in this category for only $54.99. This is a 46% reduction in the device’s real selling price.
Elegant Jewelry
It’s no secret that wearing jewelry has been an important facet of human culture. That being said, the market is brimming with an ample variety of jewelry that usually carries steep price tags. But you can now pick from an array of jewelry that sports latest popular style without spending a fortune. Lining with this, the SH-R0004 Women Fshion Ring which sells for $5.41 on GeekBuying is available at a lowered price of only $1.69. This is a notable 69% reduction in the item’s real selling price.
Likewise, the site is giving 59% discount on $14.60 selling price of PDRH019 Colorful DIY Personalized Bracelet. As a result, you can now get the lovely bracelet for just $5.99.
Getting Fit
This category gives fitness-conscious women something to cheer about. Here’s a brief glimpse of what it comprises.
Bearing a $36.99 price tag, the Makibes HR1 Smart Bracelet is an ideal gift for women who like to keep a track of their heart rate, calories burned and take care of their health without missing any important calls. GeekBuying is currently selling this extremely useful device for a slashed price of $14.99. However, the reduction in cost is valid only for 1 day.
Beauty Tools
Present-day women are more confident and they know exactly how to take care of their appearances. Beauty tools play a vital role when it comes to achieving that perfect stylish look. Bearing that in mind, GeekBuying has offered discounts on a slew of products that can prove to be perfect gifts.
You can buy 11 pieces of ZE558800 Bamboo Handle Foundation Blending Makeup Brushes by shelling out only $4.99 on GeekBuying. The site is giving 62% off on this item’s actual selling price of $13.00.
Alternatively, you can buy 4 pieces of Xiaomi Mija A&D E-Cigarette Healthy Sucker Fresh Breath Non-nicotine Fruit Flavor Collagen Vitamin, which sells for $65.91 by shelling out only $45.99, thanks to a 30% discount offered by GeekBuying. This price cut is only valid for 1 more day.
Office Supplies
GeekBuying hasn’t ignored working women either. Let’s take a gander at what the site has in store for them.
You can buy a slew of office supplies at a discounted price in this category. First off, the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air is available for only $759.99 on GeekBuying.The site is giving 36% off on the 13.3 inches laptop for a limited period of time. Likewise, the global version of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus smartphone is up for grabs for only $259.99 for a couple of hours.
Outdoor Gadgets
In this category, you can find exciting gift ideas for an adventure junkie. For instance, you can purchase the Anti-theft Lightweight Backpack, which sells for $44.99 on GeekBuying by shelling out only $28.99.
Similarly, you can get 47% off on Xiaomi Mijia Kiss Fish Smart Vacuum Bottle, which sells for $69.99 without the discount. For a limited period of time, you can buy this useful item for only $36.99.
You can head straight to this link in order to check all the products and also take advantage of the promo, which is slated to end on Thursday, March 8.
Huawei has announced the Matebook X notebook and MediaPad tablets at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. Some rumors had claimed that it would be unveiling Huawei Watch 3 smartwatch at MWC 2018 tech expo. However, Huawei CEO Richard Yu has confirmed to Tech Radar that the company is working on Watch 3, but it won’t be launching soon.
When the publication asked about the possibility of third-generation smartwatch to Yu, he replied by saying that since Huawei Watch 2 is selling well, the company is not hurrying at launching its successor edition soon. He added that the Watch 3 will be announced later without revealing a proper timeframe for its unveil. Hence, it is evident that the Huawei Watch 3 won’t be announced on March 27, the day when the company will be announcing the P20 family.
Huawei had unveiled the Huawei Watch 2 in February last year through MWC 2017. There is a possibility that the company may use the IFA 2018 tech trade show event in September to unveil its third-generation smartwatch. If the Watch 2 continues to sell well, Huawei may launch its successor in the next year.
Xiaomi’s Product Marketing Director Zang Zhiyuan had recently confirmed that the company would be launching the Redmi Note 5 in China in March. However, he had not confirmed on the exact unveiled date for the smartphone. Today, Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the Redmi Note 5 will be unveiled in China on March 16.
The Redmi Note 5 for China has already received certification from TENAA authority. The images that have appeared on TENAA as well as the image present in the launch invite suggests that the Redmi Note 5 Pro would be arriving in China as Redmi Note 5.
China received the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones in December 2017. However, the company did not launch Redmi Note 5 in China last year. In February, the Chinese manufacturer unveiled the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphones. The Note 5 had arrived as a rehashed version of the Redmi 5 Plus whereas the Redmi Note 5 Pro came with advanced specs like Snapdragon 636 chipset, 6 GB RAM and dual rear cameras.
The TENAA listing reveals that the Redmi Note 5 that has 5.99-inch FHD+ display and it is powered by 2.2 GHz octa-core processor (most probably the Snapdragon 636). The SoC is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. There could be another variant featuring 6 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 64 GB.
It also shows that it could be the first phone from the company to come loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo. Rumors have it that the Redmi Note 5’s camera configuration will be different from that of Note 5 Pro that was launched in India.
The Indian Redmi Note 5 Pro has 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and 20-megapixel front camera enabled with Selfie flash. However, the TENAA listing of the phone claims that the handset will be coming with three cameras. It seems to feature a selfie camera of 13-megapixel and it can be assumed that it may feature 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel or 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear cameras. Lastly, it includes a 3,900mAh battery.
Xiaomi will be launching the Mi MIX 2S flagship phone on March 27. From the beginning of this year, rumor mill has been actively leaking plenty of information on its specifications and features. One of the reports had even claimed that it would be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. A fresh photo of the alleged real handset of the Mi MIX 2S has appeared today. It reveals that the handset it is equipped with an under-display fingerprint scanner.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S is expected to break cover as an upgraded version of the Mi MIX 2 from last year. The leaked image suggests the upgraded Mi MIX 2S may offer a higher screen-to-body ratio compared to the last year’s model. Also, it does not seem to feature a notch as early rumors had claimed. The following image that had leaked in the previous month Mi Mix 2s will come with Full Screen 3.0 design and it will feature under-display fingerprint scanner.
A recent leak has revealed that the handset may feature a 6.01-inch OLED display from Samsung. The screen is expected to support an aspect ratio of 18:9 and FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Since the above image is not clear, it is difficult to see the exact positioning of the selfie camera. Some leaks have claimed that it could be moved to the top-right corner of the screen.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S will be fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset. Its highest configuration model may feature 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. It is rumored to feature a dual camera setup that includes Sony IMX363 as one of its sensors. It is likely to house a 3,400mAh battery. It is pegged to come loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo flavored MIUI 9.
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The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is currently up for grabs for $269.99 on GearBest. But if you’re not willing to spend that kind of money to get your hands on the Xiaomi-branded 4G phablet, we have good news for you.
The Mi Max 2 was launched in June, last year and it didn’t take too long for the handset to reap huge demand among gadget freaks and smartphone enthusiasts. On the downside, it came with a relatively steep quoted price.
Budget-conscious buyers who have been looking forward to getting their hands on the Mi Max 2 4G phablet without burning a hole in your pocket can use coupon code ‘max2018’ at the time of checking out to bring the subtotal down to only $249.99. In other words, you can save $20 by applying the aforesaid coupon code.
As a phablet, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 sports a mammoth 6.44 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It also features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection.
Moreover, the Mi Max 2 offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 processor, paired with Adreno 506 GPU (graphics processing unit).
You can head straight to this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount before the coupon code expires. It’s also worth noting that the item is in Europe.
If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a big-screen smartphone without emptying your pocket, we have good news for you. You can now get a massive 44% discount on the moderately steep asking price of the Huawei Honor 9 4G smartphone on LightInTheBox.
The Huawei Honor 9 carries a price tag of $599.99 on LightInTheBox; however, you can now buy the well-received phone by shelling out just $335.98 for a limited period of time. The discount is valid for blue as well as the black color version of the handset.
The Honor 9 is crammed with exceptional specs and features that propelled it to skyrocketing popularity among smartphone lovers. The phone sports a 5.15 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection.
Under the hood, it packs a powerful HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor along with 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage. The Honor 9 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with EMUI 8.0 on top.
On the photography front, the Honor 9 sports a 12 megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup at the back and an 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies. The phone draws its juice from a built-in Li-Po 3200 mAh battery.
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 there were only 40 pieces remaining for Lightning Sale.
Just a few months after launching its first full-screen smartphone, the Lenovo K320t, Lenovo has another one on the way. The Lenovo K520 has surfaced on TENAA complete with specs and pictures.
The Lenovo K520T shares a generally similar design to the K320t but with a few differences. It is an all metal phone, with dual rear cameras and a fingerprint scanner in the same position as the K320t.
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The main physical difference between both is that the K320t has a speaker grille on the back but the K520 doesn’t. The K520 also packs a slightly smaller display but weighs more even though they both have the same battery capacity.
When it comes to the rest of the specs, their differences are much more distinct. The Lenovo K520 has a 5.65-inch FHD+ (2160 x 1080) display. It measures 154 × 73.5 × 7.8mm and weighs 165g.
It comes with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of expandable storage. Unlike the K320t which is powered by a Spreadtrum quad-core processor, the K520 is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core processor.
Although the images show the phone has dual rear cameras, TENAA only lists for one camera which is an 8MP sensor. There is also another 8MP sensor in front.
Qualcomm’s next flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 855 is going to be built on a 7nm process. With that happening, new chips in the mid-range series should also switch to a new process, right?
An insider in the industry says Qualcomm will be upgrading its Snapdragon 600 series to the 10nm process. These new chips are expected to be launched in the second half of the year and give MediaTek’s new 12nm Helio P60 a run for its money.
The original Snapdragon 600 processor was built on the 28nm process. The most powerful SoC in the series now is the Snapdragon 660 and it is a 14nm chip.
The switch to a 10nm process will bring significant upgrades to chip performance as well as a reduction in power consumption. The upcoming Snapdragon 670 is one of the first chips in the series to be built on the 10nm process. Leaks have revealed that it will be an octa-core chip in a 6+2 arrangement instead of 4+4. It will also use custom Kryo cores.
The snapdragon 670 was rumored to be announced at MWC 2018, instead Qualcomm announced a new series – the Snapdragon 700.
The LG V30S ThinQ was the phone LG unveiled at MWC this year but the V30 ThinQ wasn’t the only device the manufacturer took to the show. Images and photos of a phone called the LG G7 Neo have been posted online by an Israeli publication that got to spend some time with the device.
The LG G7 Neo is said to have a 6” display with a new OLED technology. The screen also has a 3120 x 1440 resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Yes, that aspect ratio is as a result of a notch in the display.
If you watch the video below below, the phone is shown to sport a notch in some scenes and doesn’t have one in others. Even in the image above, you can’t see the notch. But can you see the clock, network, and battery icons are positioned above the “rest of the display”? Confused? Don’t be.
The notch sort of “hides” on the homescreen too just like it happens when you are playing a video on a device with a notch like the iPhone X, Essential PH-1 or the new ASUS Zenfone 5. It sure is a pretty neat trick. It is said that an 8MP wide-angle camera resides within the cut-out.
On the rear, the LG G7 Neo has dual cameras. Both are 16MP sensors but one has a F/1.6 aperture with OIS while the other is a wide-angle lens with a F/1.9 aperture. Below the setup is a fingerprint scanner but this doesn’t double as a power button like in the LG G6.
The LG G7 Neo is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor and has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It also has a 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant. The battery capacity is said to be 3000mAh and there are other features like BoomBox Audio™ and DTS-X.
Little bird told me that in the same venue that this G7 was being shown, there was also a Q7 and V35. And a new watch.
Vivo X20 Plus UD version has gone through DXOMark test and its overall score is pretty impressive. The X20 Plus UD version had a total of 90 points, the same score with the Google Pixel, HTC U11 and Mi Note 3. Google Pixel 2 remains the highest rated phone camera according to DXOMark’s rating where it got a score of 90. This score shows that the X20 Plus has the potential of being an outstanding smartphone for photography enthusiasts
Of course, the Vivo X20 Plus UD version comes with the same specification as the regular X20 Plus so the camera rating is expected to cut across all models of the X20 Plus. The X20 Plus comes with an attractive design which includes a dual camera setup at the rear. The rear cameras include a f/1.8 aperture 12-megapixel sensor that is coupled with a secondary sensor of 5-megapixel. For snapping selfies, the handset is equipped with f/2.0 aperture 12-megapixel camera.
The summary of the DXOMark test shows that the Vivo X20 Plus’ camera performed better in still photography than in the video aspect. The X20 Plus recorded a sub-score of 92 points in the aspect of photos. The key attributes which give the X20 Plus camera its outstanding rating include its good exposures, particularly in indoor conditions; a very good wide aperture mode, which produces a mild, but attractive bokeh effect with few artefacts; and outstanding autofocus performance. The device also packs a capable video mode with a sub-score of 87 points and should be an amazing one for photography enthusiast.
Early this month, Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India. The former is already available in China as the Redmi 5 Plus but the Note 5 Pro is expected to launch soon. The phone has now appeared on TENAA ahead of its official release.
According to TENAA, the Redmi Note 5 Pro’s model number is MEC7S. The pictures provided on TENAA are of the Lake Blue variant but it will launch in champagne gold, rose gold and black too. The Redmi Note 5 Pro has a metallic rear but the top and bottom where the antennas are housed are actually made of plastic.
There are dual rear cameras positioned on the left corner and a fingerprint scanner that sits in the middle. Up in front is an 18:9 display with slightly reduced bezels at the top and bottom.
The phone has a 5.99” 2160 x 1080 display. It comes in 4GB and 6GB variants and is powered by the Snapdragon 636 processor with an Adreno 509 GPU.
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, China-based Coolpad Group, a mobile manufacturer, has announced that select phones of the company will now receive the Amazon Alexa voice service in India.
The company has announced that the Coolpad Cool Play 6, Note 5, and Note 5 Lite will get Amazon Alexa through an over-the-air (OTA) update, while the future Coolpad devices will include this feature out-of-the-box.
With this Amazon Alexa integration, users of Coolpad’s devices will be able to perform certain tasks such as play their favorite music tracks or shop from Amazon.in using voice commands. They will also be able to access information about weather, calendar, and to-do lists, or listen to the latest news briefings directly using the Alexa app.
Notably, the similar Alexa integration is already available in the United States. However, Coolpad has become the first Amazon Exclusive smartphone brand in India to natively offer Alexa on its devices. Commenting on this development, Syed Tajuddin, CEO of Coolpad India, said in a statement:
We are working to immerse more AI and tech into smartphones to make the experience more intelligent, friendly, and beneficial for the customers. Incorporating Alexa in Coolpad smartphones is one such step in that direction.
Recently, Amazon Alexa app introduced voice command support to Android devices in several markets, including the US, UK, Germany, and Austria. While the introduction of this new feature brought voice commands, it didn’t include support for “Alexa” hotword functionality.
The latest offering from Coolpad in India is the Cool Play 6 which was launched last year. It comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display and a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 653 processor with 6GB RAM and 64GB of storage space. It packs a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing snapper. The phone comes with Coolpad’s Journey UI based on Android Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 4,060mAh non-removable battery.
HMD Global is very optimistic about the future of Nokia. At MWC 2018, the Finnish giant who acquired the former leader of the smartphones market, has declared that it is aiming to enter the top 5 smartphones brands in the world in the next 3-5 years. It is a huge ambition if we consider that it’s been just over a year since the brand is back in the smartphones market. But the company’s strategies seem to be working so far, so we can’t really say that it won’t happen.
The announcement comes from the HMD Global President and CEO Florian Seiche who has just released an interview to CNET. In the same interview, the CEO said that even though HMD Global is aiming to join the top 5 smartphones brands in the coming years, not any Nokia phone will be launched in the U.S. in 2018. The U.S. customers will not be able to get the new Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 1 in their country. Even some of the previously announced models won’t make it to the US shores.
According to the CEO, the company is putting its efforts on Asian and European markets in which it has already established a great image in just a year. Further, according to an HMD executive, the new feature phone Nokia 8110 4G (a revamped version of the old 8110 feature phone with the LTE connectivity) will not be launched in Australia. Until now, only some of the 2017 devices have been launched in the U.S. For now there is no plan to bring new handsets in the country, but this does not mean that HMD Global will abandon the U.S. market. This just means that the presence of Nokia in the U.S. with new devices has just been delayed.
Vivo stole the show at MWC 2018 with its APEX concept phone. With a launch scheduled for next week, Vivo sure has been busy. But it appears that is not the only device they have been working on. A billboard for the Vivo V9 was recently seen and it hints at a launch happening soon.
We guess Vivo is skipping the number 8 for the V-series and jumping straight to 9. We have no idea why Vivo would do this since the Chinese culture considers 8 to be the luckiest number.
The Vivo V9 is shown on the billboard rocking a display with a notch just like that of Apple’s iPhone X. The bezels on the sides are quite thin and the bottom bezel is smaller than that of the Vivo V7.
The Vivo V9 also comes with a 24MP selfie camera like its predecessors but it may not be the exact sensor as the billboard says it is “new”.
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Similarly, the H96 MAX H2 TV Box which comes bearing a price sticker of $102.30 is currently up for grabs in this category for only $54.99. This is a 46% reduction in the device’s real selling price.
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