iPhone SE 2 May Launch at WWDC 2018with 4.2-inch Display, Reveals Chinese Publication

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Feb 20, 2018

Rumors have it that Apple will be holding its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) between June 4 and 8 at San Jose, California, U.S. Apart from iOS 12, macOS 10.14, new editions of tvOS and watchOS, Apple is also expected to launch an advanced iPad Pro that will sport a design that is similar to the iPhone X. Rumors also hint that a second-generation iPhone SE may also get unveiled at WWDC 2018. Today, a Chinese publication has revealed some more information about the rumored iPhone SE 2.

The publication claims that iPhone SE 2 will be arriving with a design that is similar to the first-generation model. Hence, it may arrive with a metallic rear and frame and it is likely to feature thick bezels at the top and bottom of the screen. The home button enabled with Touch ID sensor is also rumored to remain intact.

One major change that it will be arriving on the iPhone SE 2 is that it may sport a larger display of 4.2 inches. It may feature the Apple 10 Fusion chipset that powered the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus smartphones from 2016. The SoC may be coupled with 2 GB of RAM. It may arrive in storage models like 32 GB and 128 GB.

The report also claims that the Cupertino company may announce it at the WWDC 2018 event in June. Even though Apple has announced devices like Mac Pro and the current iPad Pro at WWDC, it has not used the platform to launch a new iPhone since a long time. In 2010, the iPhone 4 was unveiled through WWDC event. There is a possibility that the company may announce the iPhone SE 2 through a small launch event in March. The original iPhone SE was announced in March 2016.

Other reports have claimed that the iPhone SE 2 will carry support for wireless charging. Well-known KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had recently claimed that the iPhone SE 2 may arrive with very few changes such as improved processor and lower pricing.

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Older Windows Phone Devices To Stop Receiving Notifications Forever

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Feb 20, 2018

Not only did Microsoft end the support for Windows Phone, the Redmond giant is going to make it literally obsolete. From February 20, the older Windows smartphones will stop receiving notifications and it will not be possible to localize them anymore through the “Find my phone” service. It is worth noting that devices that are going to be affected are not the ones with Windows 10 Mobile or Windows 8.1.

The smartphones affected by the switch-off are the ones which still have Windows Phone 7.5 and 8.0 installed. On these devices, the service Mobile Push Notification will be completely disabled. Fortunately, every device with Windows Phone 7.5 and 8.0 has already been updated to WP 8.1 via OTA, so the number of handsets which still have these versions of the operating system is probably low.

Alongside the notifications, the phones interested will not receive live tile updates anymore. According to Microsoft, after five years, Windows Phone 7.5 and 8.0 have reached the end of their support, so they will be slowly discontinued. If you still have a handset with WP 7.5 or 8.0, it is better for you if you update them to the 8.1, or using them will soon become an issue. Below you can find the official announcement by Microsoft:

On February 20, 2018, Mobile Push Notification services will be turned off for Windows Phone 7.5 and Windows Phone 8.0. Once this happens: Your phone will no longer receive notifications. Your phone will not receive additional live tile updates. The “Find my phone” feature will no longer locate your phone. Windows Phone 7.5 and 8.0 have reached their end of support dates, and thus services for these versions of Windows will be discontinued over time.

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Lei Jun Hints Xiaomi Will Continue To Open More Mi Stores in 2018

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 20, 2018

At the beginning of 2017, Xiaomi had hinted that it planned to open 200 new Mi Stores across China in a bid to boost its offline sales. The Chinese tech giant was able to achieve that and the result was a jump in its sales which enabled the company to rank among the top 5 smartphone makers globally for last year. Despite the number of Mi Stores spread across China, there are still large queues in these stores, especially during festivities.

The Spring Festival saw a large number of fans trouping to Xiaomi’s stores in various cities to make purchases and most times, buyers have to queue outside until it is their turn to go in. Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun recently shared a story on his Weibo page about seeing a friend who went to the Mi Store in Shenzhen to buy a headset but had to queue to get in. The tech Czar apologized to fans and acknowledged that the Mi Stores are usually busy during Spring Festivals due to the increase in shopping. Aside from apologizing, Lei Jun hinted that his firm will continue to open more Mi Stores in 2018. Interestingly, the Mi Store in question was opened last year in Shenzhen and is Xiaomi’s largest Mi Stores in China.

This statement isn’t coming as much of a surprise, as the tech giant had also disclosed last year that it plans to open 2000 Mi Stores in three years. Half of the Mi Stores were planned to be located overseas and that mission is on course. Xiaomi continues its expansion in India with more partner stores and is set to open its first fully-owned Mi Stores in the country. Xiaomi also very recently opened its first Mi Stores in the Philippines. There are also Mi Stores in Russia, Spain and Italy. Apart from expanding its presence in China, Xiaomi will also look into opening up more stores overseas. So, this is definitely a good news.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android 8.0 Oreo Release Imminent as Proof Appears

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 20, 2018

Samsung had recently released the Android 8.0 Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. However, the South Korean had stop the rollout suddenly as some Galaxy S8/S8+ users encountered unexpected reboots. There is no confirmation on when it will be resuming the release of Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+, but fresh information reveals that the company seems to be preparing the release of the latest Android version for Galaxy Note 8.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with model number SM-N950F/DS has been spotted at Wi-Fi Alliance with Android 8.0 Oreo. The SM-N950F is the model number of Note 8 that was made available in Europe and Australia and DS is its dual-SIM edition. All the major software updates are required to undergo new Wi-Fi certification before they are officially made available to the end-user. Since Note 8 with Oreo update has received Wi-Fi certification, it appears that the arrival of the new software is close at hand for the phablet.

In the previous month, the beta build of Android 8.0 Oreo update for Note 8 had revealed the list of Galaxy smartphones and tablets that will be treated with Oreo update. As of this writing, there is no official confirmation yet on when Samsung will be releasing Oreo update for Note 8. However, the company could be hoping that the Galaxy Note 8 owners do not encounter the same rebooting issue that some of the S8 and S8+ users have encountered.

On Sunday, the South Korean tech giant will be announcing the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ flagship phones. Both the smartphones will come loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo and Samsung Experience 9.0 UI.

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Xiaomi Will Not Increase Pricing of its Smartphones Despite Low Margins, Confirms Xiaomi India MD

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 20, 2018

Xiaomi had recently unveiled the 55-inch Mi TV 4, Redmi Note 5 and RedmI Note 5 Pro smartphones in India with affordable pricing. Even though Xiaomi has been selling its devices in the country at low cost, some rumors have claimed that the company may raise the pricing of its smartphones. The reason behind it is that many smartphone OEMs have upped the cost of their devices in India after the recent increase in the pricing of components imports in the federal budget. Hence, it is speculated that Xiaomi too will increase the cost of its products in India. But Xiaomi’s Global VP and Managing Director for India, Manu Kumar Jain has said that the company will continue to sell low-priced smartphones in India.

According to Economic Times, Jain said that the company is devising a strategy to ensure that increased import duty on components won’t impact the pricing of its phones in India. He added, “We’re working on a plan which will hopefully ensure that we won’t have to raise prices. Of course, we don’t have the margins but we won’t increase prices,” Jain said.

The reason why the Indian government has increased the import duty on components is that it wants to push its Make in India initiative by urging companies such as Xiaomi to make their devices in India. Jain said that the company is exploring options to manufacture Mi TV in India. However, it is only possible after Mi TV 4 units meet certain threshold. He added the company may work with its existing partners in India or may partner with firms like TCL that make TVs in China. The Indian wing of Foxconn is already making 95 percent of Xiaomi phones in India.

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Xiaomi Launches Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus in Spain

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 20, 2018

Xiaomi’s Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus have started arriving in other markets outside China, and first stop is Spain. The launch date correlates with that revealed by Roland Quandt back in January.

Both phones are now listed on the Spanish Xiaomi website.

For the Redmi 5, Xiaomi is offering it in just two variants – 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM and 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM. It appears the 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant will remain a China exclusive.

The Redmi 5 is not yet on sale as it is still listed as coming soon but pricing will start at €129 (~¥1009).

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Samsung Planning To Bring The Full-Screen OLED Design To Its Midrange Segment

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 20, 2018

A report emanating from Samsung‘s home turf indicate that the tech giant will bring its flexible OLED display technology utilised on the Infinity Display design which made its debut on the Galaxy S8 last year to the midrange. The move is obviously to increase the revenue generated by Samsung Display.

Samsung has only featured the Infinity display on the Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note 8 and the Galaxy S9 is expected to launch with the same design in a few days time. Since the Galaxy S series are made of flagship models, their prices are not easily affordable by the majority of buyers. The gap has been bridged by many Chinese OEMs who have budget/midrange fullscreen models both in Samsung’s home turf and abroad.

While the news is cheering, it may not be unconnected with the recent cuts by Apple on OLED panel orders for the iPhone X. Apple reduced its orders by half and this is said to have left Samsung Display with a large inventory of full-screen OLED panels. So it sounds logical to suspect the tech giant may have found a way to utilize the panels on its midrange models. Even if we get the Full-screen OLED panels on Samsung’s midrange models, we still won’t get a guarantee of an affordable price tag compared to what the Chineses OEMs can muster. We’ll have to wait and see how this pans out.

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Samsung Unveils A New Version Of “Over the Horizon” Default Ringtone For Galaxy S9

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 20, 2018

Samsung has unveiled the new ringtone for its flagship Galaxy S9 smartphone which is billed to arrive at the end of this week. The ringtone is the “Over the Horizon” tune which has been the default option for Galaxy phones since 2011.

Each year, with each new generation of Galaxy devices, “Over the Horizon” is rearranged to mirror the aesthetic transformation of the devices themselves. Samsung introduced a jazzy and youthful version last year for the Galaxy S8 and now, here is a classical version for the Galaxy S9. The 2018 “Over the Horizon” ringtone is developed by Icelandic composer Petur Jonsson who we can see perform it in the video below. The mellow sound of the piano and the drone images from Icelandic countryside “arouse the purest, fundamental elements of the human sentiment that often remain hidden in our daily lives”.

According to Samsung, listening to the notes of this year’s piece by Jónsson arouses the purest, fundamental elements of the human sentiment that often remain hidden in our daily lives (whatever that means). In this way, the latest version of Samsung’s brand sound has the power to relax the mind and heal the soul, thus resonating with all who hear it, regardless of their age. Anyway, this isn’t usually the case when people hear their phone ringing. However, the ringtone is a perfect fit for the classic, premium design of the Galaxy S9 which we have seen on the several Press renders that have leaked so far.

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Essential Reportedly Shipped Phones With Refurbished Parts

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Jeet

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Feb 20, 2018

Last year, Andy Rubin — the father of Android, launched a smartphone company named Essential. Ever since the company launched its first device — Essential PH-1, popularly known as Essential Phone, it has been facing troubles.

In latest development, a new report suggests that Essential has notified Sprint that a small number of units of the Essential Phone are shipped with refurbished parts. According to the source, the affected users will receive notification which will redirect them to the Sprint website for resolution. However, it is not yet clear what the resolution will be.

The report comes from a Reddit user who claims to be working at Sprint. Neither Sprint nor Essential has given any official statement regarding this. At this moment, we couldn’t verify the authenticity of this report.

As the reports says that the affected users will get notifications, it seems that the company is aware which units are affected. The possible solution for this problem could be offering replacement, but there is no such confirmation from the company yet.

According to a report from International Data Corporation (IDC), Essential sold less than 90,000 units units of its PH-1 last year. However, the company seems to be hoping to have better numbers this year and has recently announced three new color variants.

Recent report also suggests that the company could launch the Essential Phone Halo Grey variant in India in April for about Rs. 24,999 ($386), exclusively through Amazon India. The suggested Indian pricing is considerably low given that the phone is currently available in the United States at $449.

The Essential PH-1 features a 5.71-inch IPS LCD display with 1312 x 2560 pixels resolution and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top. It is powered by a Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 835 processor and 4GB RAM, coupled with 128GB of internal storage.

The phone comes with a 13-megapixel dual rear camera with f/1.9 aperture lens, an LED flash, PDAF (phase detection autofocus) and LDAF. There’s an 8-megapixel front facing camera sensor with f/2.20 fixed hyperfocal lens.

It is running on Android 7.1 Nougat with a planned upgrade to Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. The device, which is IP54 rated for water and dust resistance, packs a fingerprint sensor mounted on the back panel and is powered by a 3,040mAh battery with fast charging support.

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Honor 9 Lite Shipping In Europe With Free Gifts

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 20, 2018

The Honor 9 Lite (Honor 9 Youth Edition) is now on sale in Europe. Depending on the country you reside, you are entitled to a free gift with your purchase.

If you reside in the UK where the Honor 9 Lite sells for £199.99, you get a free pair of Honor Sport Bluetooth Earphones which sells for £69.99 on a good day. You have to select the bundle at checkout though.

If you live in Spain, the Honor 9 Lite sells for 229 Euros, you get a giftbox that includes a free Honor Selfie Stick, a pair of wired earphones, an extra USB cable, and a USB adapter. Those who reside in Italy can get it at the same price as those in Spain but comes with only a free selfie stick.

The Honor 9 Lite is a 5.65” phone with a FHD+ display. It is powered by the Kirin 659 and comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage in Europe.

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Xiaomi’s First Official Mi Store In The Philippines Opens Its Doors

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 20, 2018

Xiaomi is already implementing moves that would ensure that its products get into the hands of its numerous fans all over the world. To this end, the Chinese company has opened its first authorized Mi Store in the Philippines. The Mi Store is located just beside Cinema 5 on the fourth floor of the TriNoma Mall in Quezon City.

Although the Mi Store Philippines isn’t operated directly by XIaomi, the store sells only Xiaomi branded products. This isn’t limited to smartphones, as you can find on the shelf other products like Xiaomi laptops, Mi Robot Vacuum cleaner, Mi Router, Mi Dash camera, Mi luggage, MIJIA Smart IP camera, Mi Band 2, Mi Air Purifier, Electric Scooter and several others.

The grand opening of the Mi Store was greeted with an influx of fans, some of whom were said to have arrived the venue as early as 5 AM. The large turnout ensured there was a long queue of fans who wanted to be among the first to experience Xiaomi’s wide range of innovative products and indeed, the early birds were the first to get the opening day discounts on products. There are indications that a second Mi Store may be opened soon in the Philippines. The large followership may prompt Xaiomi to hasten up the opening of more Mi Stores in other cities such as Cebu and Davao.

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OnePlus is Back To Smashing Phones In A New Advert

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 20, 2018

OnePlus is sure not planning to put a stop to its controversial adverts. The adverts are surely providing publicity for the brand whichever way you look at it. Come to think of it, how many times does a new phone ad get covered in the news?

The latest ad is a familiar one. Familiar to fans of OnePlus from the start as it involves smashing phones. However, unlike the smash your phone contest for the OnePlus One back in 2014, this phone smashing is without the owner’s consent.

In the 98-second video ad, OnePlus wants to prove that the OnePlus 5T is the fastest in the world. So it gets a couple of Londoners who use an iPhone X, iPhone 8, Samsung S8, and the Galaxy Note8 and asks them to perform certain tasks against the 5T. Think of it as a gun duel but with phones instead of guns.

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The OnePlus 5T won all the rounds which involved turning on your flash light, playing a song, or taking a picture. At the end, the losers could have simply walked away but OnePlus took things a step further. They smashed the losing phones on the floor!

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Nokia 6 With 4GB RAM Goes On Sale In India, Costs Rs. 16,999 ($263)

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Jeet

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Feb 20, 2018

Last week, HMD Global announced the Nokia 6 with 4GB RAM in the Indian market. The phone is now finally available for purchase in India. Priced at Rs. 16,999 (approximately $263), the phone is exclusively available through online retailer Flipkart.

There are a few bundled offers, including extra 5 percent discount on payment through Axis Bank Buzz credit cards and EMI options from several banking partners. The 3GB RAM variant is currently available for for Rs. 14,500 (~ $224).

However, keep in mind that this is not the Nokia 6 (2018) which was announced by the Finnish first earlier this year. This Nokia 6, which packs 4GB RAM, was first launched in China.

The Nokia 6 comes with a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display that supports Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It packs mid-range Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It has a microSD card slot, allowing storage expansion up to 128GB.

For the photography, the phone features a 16-megapixel rear camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture, dual-tone LED flash and phase detection autofocus. There’s also an 8-megapixel front-facing camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, NFC, microUSB, 3.5mm audio jack and GPS. Running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box, the phone features a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. The phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

At the upcoming Mobile World Congress, HMD Global is expected to launch a range of Nokia-branded devices. The expected list of devices include Nokia 1, Nokia 6 (2018), and Nokia 8 Sirocco. Report suggests that the Nokia 1, Nokia 6 (2018) and the Nokia 8 Sirocco will make their way to the Indian market in the month of April.

Samsung Is Targeting Sales Worth $10 Billion In India This Year

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Jeet

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Feb 20, 2018

India is one of the largest smartphone market in the world. For most manufacturer, India is the key market, including the world’s leading phone manufacturer Samsung.

While Samsung is facing stiff competition in the Indian market from Chinese brands, it is looking forward to further strengthen its position in the market. In line with this, the South Korean giant has set a target of achieving sales worth $10 billion in India this calendar year.

Last year, Samsung registered overall revenue at around $9 billion. The company is hoping to achieve $10 billion in sales through its smartphones, home appliances, and premium television sets. Mobile phones are the largest sales contributor for Samsung in India, accounting for over 60 percent of all sales. The remaining 40 percent is generated by consumer electronics products.

One of the executives of the company said during the annual strategy meet, Samsung Forum, that the company’s pace of growth for the Indian operations slowed down last year because of Demonetisation and the roll-out of Goods and Services Tax (GST). However, he added that the company is confident to cross the $10 billion sales mark this year, despite stiff competition.

While Samsung is ahead of other manufactures in terms of revenue, the company has been losing market share to Chinese rivals. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), Chinese phone-maker Xiaomi emerged as the market leader.

In feature phone market, Reliance Jio also outrun Samsung in the last year December quarter with around 26 percent market share. The company remains at number two position with about 17 percent market share. Samsung is also the largest television and microwave oven maker in India and the second largest in refrigerators and washing machines.

In order to sell more mobile phones, the South Korean tech giant is gearing up to expand its smartphone range. Earlier this year, in January, the company launched two back-to-back handsets — Galaxy A8+ and Galaxy On7 Prime.

Next week, the company is all set to launch its flagship phones — Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ at Mobile World Congress. While the company has not revealed availability information, we expect the phones to be available for purchase in India from March or April.

Buy Jumper EZpad 6 Plus 2 in 1 Tablet PC For Only $239.99 On GearBest [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 20, 2018

Jumper EZpad 6 Plus 2-in-1 tablet PC comes with a 360-degree-hinge that lets the user switch between four different modes including tent, tablet, laptop, and stand. Moreover, it sports a massive 11.6-inch 10-point touch FHD IPS display that breathes life into your photos and videos.

On the photography front, the EZpad 6 Plus boasts decent cameras that deliver high-quality pictures. It runs on Microsoft Windows 10 64bit operating system that revives the well-received Start Menu from Windows 7 and adds an array of new features including the Edge Web browser.

You can get your hands on Jumper EZpad 6 Plus 2 by shelling out just $299.23 on GearBest, but if you’re not willing to spend that kind of money for a 2-in-1 tablet, we have good news for you. At the time of checking out, you can use coupon code ‘EZPAD6PLUS’ to get a considerable discount.

By applying the aforesaid coupon code, your subtotal drops down to only $239.99; however, it’s worth noting that the coupon is valid only for 100 units. You can click here to check out the full specifications and take advantage of the discount before the coupon expires.

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HTC Desire 12 Retail Box Leak Reveals Phone’s Specifications

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Jeet

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Feb 20, 2018

Last week, it was reported that along with HTC U12 with 18:9 aspect ratio display, the company could also be working on a budget model with similar design — HTC Desire 12.

As it turns out, the company is indeed working on the HTC Desire 12. A retail box of the phone has been leaked, which also confirms the phone’s key specifications.

According to the leaked retail box, the HTC Desire 12 will come with a 5.5-inch display having screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. It will be powered by 64-bit quad-core chipset from MediaTek along with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.

The phone will also have a microSD card slot which will enable users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. As of the camera department, the phone will feature a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera that can shoot 1080p Full-HD videos. There will a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies and video calling.

The dual SIM phone will be powered by a 2,730mAh battery. As of now, there is no information available regarding the software but we hope it runs Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. Connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth and GPS.

While most manufacturers have come out with devices featuring 18:9 aspect ratio display, HTC is yet to embrace this new trend. However, HTC is all set to jump the full-screen bandwagon with HTC U12 — the company’s upcoming flagship phone. This phone, which is codenamed HTC Breeze, will bring the full-screen display feature to the company’s entry-level and mid-range lineup.

Since the phone’s retail box has already been leaked, it’s only a matter of time we see images of the HTC Desire 12’s renders or the actual device. As of now, there is no information available about the phone’s pricing and availability.

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Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Prototype Appears Online, Could Launch At MWC 2018

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Jeet

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Feb 20, 2018

Sony has already announced its Mobile World Congress press conference on 26th February. While the company has not revealed what it plans to introduce, we expect the company to launch its flagship devices as well as a few mid-range devices.

While the Japan-based company usually launches new Xperia Compact series phone in the second half of the year, reports suggest that the company could launch the Xperia XZ2 Compact at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week.

This could turn out to be true given that new prototype images of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact have just surfaced online. The newly leaked image of Xperia XZ2 Compact next to the Xperia Z5 Compact shows curved bottom.

The leaked image is said to be a picture of a prototype, and may not be a representation of the final version. However, it is confirmed that there is no 3.5mm headphone jack, and that the fingerprint sensor is located on the rear of the device — similar to what the company did with the Xperia XA2 series.

The design of the phone is said to be in line with the previous leaks surrounding the upcoming phones from Sony. It is believed that the final version of the phone will have a slightly smaller bezel on the top of the screen.

Sony is also expected to launch Xperia XZ Pro and Xperia XZ2 at the Mobile World Congress, which are rumoured to feature 18:9 aspect ratio display. So, there is a possibility that the Xperia XZ2 Compact will carry the same aspect ratio and not the traditional aspect ratio of 16:9.

The phone will likely house a 5-inch or smaller display, and is speculated to be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 chipset along with 4GB RAM. Reports suggests that the phone could pack a single rear camera of 19-megapixel and a front-facing shooter of 8-megapixel. It is likely to arrive with an internal storage of 64GB and feature a 3,000mAh battery.

However, nothing has been confirmed by the company and it appears that we’ll have to wait till the company’s press conference on 26th February to know if the Xperia XZ2 Compact gets launched and what else the company introduces.

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Buy Black And Blue Versions Of Xiaomi Mi Note 3 For $312.92 And $321.92 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Feb 20, 2018

As expected the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 4G smartphone garnered noteworthy popularity among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves in September 2017. But that’s hardly surprising considering the phone is crammed with awe-inspiring specs and features.

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to get your hands on the well-received Mi Note 3 smartphone without burning a hole in your pocket, we have good news for you. Smartphone enthusiasts can now pre-order the Mi Note 3 on Banggood and get a 21% discount on the phone’s original selling price.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the black and blue versions of the Mi Note 3 are currently up for grabs on Banggood for just $347.69 and $357.69, respectively. This is a significant drop in the phone’s original selling price.

The discount is valid for both black and blue color versions of the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 smartphone. The black variant of the phone which carries a selling price of $439.99 is currently up for preorder for just $347.69.

Likewise, the blue version’s initial asking price of $449.99 has been lowered to only $357.69. But that’s not all.

On top of that, you can use coupon code ‘3bgnote3’ at the time of checking out and save an additional $34.77 on the black version of the phone. This brings your grand total down to only $312.92.

This coupon code is also valid for the blue version of the Mi Note 3. You can save $35.77 at the time of checking out by using the aforesaid coupon to bring your grand total down to only $321.92.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promo is slated to end on Sunday, February 25. You can click here to take advantage of the discount and use the coupon code before it expires.

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Get Up To 70% Off, Value Coupons And $0.99 Add-Ons On GearBest

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Feb 20, 2018

As part of its Chinese New Year Sale, GearBest is offering value coupons, $0.99 add-ons, and up to 70% off on a slew of products. First off, the site is offering 14% discount on Consumer Electronics, Tablet PC, Computer Gear, Bags & Shoes category. The promo has further been split into multiple sections. Let’s check out the details

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This division features miscellaneous items that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket. For example, there’s 31% discount on Figure Style Cartoon ABS Building Brick, allowing you to buy the item for only $32.99.You can also go for Intelligent Mini Alloy Robot with flashing LED eyes and light music playing for only $5.99 as part of GearBest’s Flash Sale. However, there were only 32 pieces left at the time of writing.

Urban Fashion

Fashion-conscious buyers, rejoice. GearBest is giving massive discounts on the original selling price of a slew of fashion related items. The site is providing 46% discount on Anti-slip Mid Top Leather Boots for Men, bringing its original selling price down to only $41.57.

Similarly, there’s a 46% off on MEGIR MN2053 Men Quartz Watch. You can now buy it for only $19.99 and also use a coupon code to save an additional $7 at the time of checking out if your Cart Subtotal exceeds $30.

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From mobile phones to watches and jewelry, this category features all sorts of items you can buy without spending a fortune. There’s 3% off on HOMTOM S9 Plus 4G Phablet, allowing you to buy it for only $170.52.

Likewise, you can get 6% discount on the original selling price of Nubia M2 Lite ( NX573J ) 4G Phablet for a limited period of time in the category. You can click here to check out the remaining categories and take advantage of GearBest Chinese New Year Sale before it comes to an end.

Take Advantage Of GearBest’s Chinese New Year Sale

Nokia 8 Sirocco Concept Video Showcases Its Quad Cameras & Beautiful Design

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 19, 2018

A couple of weeks back, it was revealed that HMD Global filed a trademark application for the name Nokia 8 Sirocco. Sirocco is defined by most dictionaries as a warm, sultry south or southeast wind accompanied by rain, occurring in the same regions. In this light, the Nokia 8 Sirocco model is anticipated to feature a topnotch design and perhaps would be launched globally. The model has been appearing in leaks quite regularly, so it is no surprise that the guys at Concept Creator have come up with a concept design of the Sirocco model.

The video was spotted on the outfit’s Youtube channel and it showcases the device adorning a glass body on top a metal fuselage. The device is expected to be a high-end model and it packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Nokia 8 Sirocco concept also reveals a Zeiss-branded dual camera setup on the back. Just under the dual cameras, there is a dual-LED flash.Interestingly, the device also packs a dual camera setup at the front, making it a Quad-camera packing smartphone. Other noticeable features include regulars like a 3.5mm headphone jack placed at the top of the phone, a SIM card tray on the right side of the display and a USB Type-C port at the bottom of the device. The concept video showcases the Nokia 8 Sirocco in three different colour trims; an all-black back, a black back with orange sides, orange accents around the dual camera setup and a fingerprint scanner, and a variant with blue-coloured backside as well. This similar to what Nokia is doing with the Nokia 7 Plus as seen on the leaked press renders.

Another key design feature is the thin bezels the device packs on its display. Earlier rumour tips the device to feature a 5.5-inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution. It is also expected to feature a Snapdragon 845 chip paired with 6GB of RAM. It remains to be seen if the Nokia 8 Sirocco would pack these specs as well as the design but we expect all the details to unravel when it is launched at MWC 2018. Meanwhile, here’s is the concept video.