Huawei P20, P20 Pro, P20 Lite Pricing, High-Resolution Press Renders Leaked

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Plenty of information on the specs and features of the upcoming Huawei P20, P20 Pro and P20 Lite have surfaced through multiple leaks in the recent months. Well-known tipster Roland Quandt has today shared official press renders of the P20 series smartphones to reveal their design.

Huawei P20 and P20 Pro

The Huawei P20 flagship phone will be in colors like black, blue and pink. It features a notch enabled display and it is fitted a physical home button that is embedded with a fingerprint scanner. The back panel of the phone features vertically aligned dual rear cameras certified by Leica.

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The P20 Pro is an advanced flagship phone that will be arriving in colors like black, blue and lilac (purple). Previous leaks have revealed that the P20 will be coming with an LCD display whereas the P20 Pro will b equipped with an OLED display. Both phones are expected to support 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The Kirin 970 chipset will be powering the P20 and P20 Pro smartphones. The notch present on both phones feature 24-megapixel selfie camera, earpiece, proximity and ambient sensors.

The backside of the P20 Pro is flanked with Leica certified triple camera setup and a fingerprint reader. The third sensor could be an 80mm telephoto lens which means it will be able to produce almost three times more magnification. The triple camera setup may include a RGB sensor, a monochrome sensor, and a third 3x telephoto lens.

Evan Blass had previously claimed that the camera of the P20 Pro will deliver a maximum resolution of 40-megapixel. The images of P20 Pro show that it has f/1.6 and f/2.4 aperture lenses. On the other hand, the P20 has a f/1.6 aperture lens along with a fixed focal length of 27mm. The rear-facing cameras on both phones are equipped with laser autofocus and infrared-based color temperature sensor.

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The P20 may house a 3,400mAh battery whereas the P20 Pro may be packed with a 4,000mAh battery. Quandt claims that the manual of the P20 and P20 Pro has revealed that these handsets may not feature a microSD card slot.

Huawei P20 Lite

The P20 Lite is shown in colors like black, blue and pink. It will be a mid-range phone that is likely to be powered by Kirin 659 chipset. It may feature the same FHD+ 19:9 aspect ratio screen available on the P20 Pro. The images of the phone reveal that it sports thicker bezels compared to P20 and P20 Pro. The backside of the phone features a dual camera setup. It is also expected to feature a 24-megpixel front camera. Its dual camera setup on the rear my feature a 16-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor. It may house a 2,900mAh battery. The P20 Lite seems to feature a glass rear while the other two models appear to be housed in metallic chassis.

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Quandt has revealed that the P20 series will be hitting the market with expensive pricing. The P20 lite may cost 369 euros whereas the P20 and P20 Pro may arrive with respective pricing of 679 and 899 euros. The P20 series will be made official on March 27. For more images of these phones, readers can visit the source link.

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ZTE V890 Specifications and Images Appear Through TENAA Listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 13, 2018

An upcoming ZTE phone with model number ZTE V890 had appeared at China’s TENAA certification body in the previous week. The entire specifications and features of the V890 have been leaked through its TENAA listing.

According to the TENAA listing of ZTE V890, it features a 6-inch display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It features a full screen design. Hence, its display offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. The handset is fueled by a 1.8 GHz octa-core processor. It will be available in RAM options such as 3 GB, 4 GB and 6 GB. These RAM variants may respectively feature 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB of storage.

It is expected to arrive pre-loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo. For photography, it houses a dual camera setup on its rear panel. It features a 16-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor. Its selfie camera is of 8-megapixel. The handset receives power from 3,900mAh battery.

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The ZTE V890 measures 162 x 75 x 7.8 mm and its weight is 168 grams. Its TENAA images has revealed that it has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and it features a vertically arranged dual cameras on its back. It seems that it will be available in a single color option of black. As of this writing, there is no information on its official name and pricing. More details on the phone is expected in the coming weeks.

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Buy Xiaomi Foam Washing Soap Dispenser For Only $26.60 On LightInTheBox [Coupon Code]

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Mar 13, 2018

It’s no secret that hand washing is important. There’s no dearth of products that claim to keep your hands clean and healthy. However, more often than not these products are either too complicated to use or ineffective.

That’s exactly where the Xiaomi Mijia Automatically Touchless Foaming Dish Inducs Foam Washing Soap Dispenser comes into the picture. It features a built-in sensor and adopts a pump mechanism that identifies hand movement and discharges the perfect amount of soap or hand sanitizer with very little direct human control needed.

This highly-useful Xiaomi Foam Washing Soap Dispenser is currently up for grabs for only $29.60 on LightInTheBox. The Beijing-based online retail company is giving a considerable 55% discount on the device’s original selling price of $65.98.

On top of that, you can use coupon code ‘6563357MI’ at the time of checking out to get an additional $3 discount. This brings your grand total down to only $26.60.

While the discount is slated to end in 1 day, the aforesaid coupon code will be valid until March 16. You can head straight to this link to take advantage of the discount and use the coupon code before it expires.

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Buy Xiaomi Mijia Roborock Vacuum Cleaner 2 For Only $449.99 On GeekBuying

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Mar 13, 2018

Keeping your home clean and tidy can be a backbreaking task. While the market is brimming with all sorts of house cleaning products, they are either ineffective or carry a steep price tag.

Equipped with sweeping and mopping function, the Xiaomi Mijia Roborock vacuum cleaner 2 is a must-have home appliance. Although keeping your home clean gets relatively easier with the Mi robot vacuum cleaner 2, it doesn’t come cheap.

The international version of the Mijia Roborock Vacuum Cleaner 2 normally sells for $ 699.99 on GeekBuying. As a result, cost-conscious buyers cannot get their hands on this highly-effective vacuum cleaner manufactured by Xiaomi.

But much to the delight of those who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money for the Mijia Roborock Vacuum Cleaner 2, GeekBuying is offering a considerable 36% discount on the device’s original asking price.

As a result, the Mijia Roborock Vacuum Cleaner 2 is currently up for grabs for only $449.99. This is without an iota of doubt, the best price for the 2nd generation Xiaomi vacuum cleaner.

This promo is slated to come to an end on March 31. It’s also worth noting that there were only 264 pieces left at the time of writing.

Alternatively, you can go for the Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner 1, which normally carries a price tag of $399 on GeekBuying. Until March 31, you can buy the vacuum cleaner by shelling out only $249. But the discount is only valid for the remaining 387 pieces.

GeekBuying is also selling the Xiaomi Xiaowa Vacuum Cleaner at a discounted price until March 31. The device usually sells for $399 on GeekBuying; however, the remaining 299 pieces will be available for just $279.

You can head straight to this link in order to take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end. It is also imperative for you to bear in mind that there only a few pieces left.

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Xiaomi Launches Yunmi Smart Dishwasher Priced At 1,999 Yuan ($315)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 13, 2018

Xiaomi has got a new product under the Youpin crowdfunding platform and it is a Dishwasher. With many people going after products that make life easy, dishwashers are becoming more and more popular among consumers. The new product is the Yunmi Smart Dishwasher manufactured by Xiaomi ecological chain company Yunmi who recently launched the exercise Powerball and has its name on the Yunmi smart weighing scale.The Yunmi Smart Dishwasher uses an Italian washing pump manufactured by Italian firm Weike and capable of providing 15000pa ultra-high pulse pressure flushing water flow. The high pressure has the ability to clean the dishes as well as decontaminate them but not too strong to damage the dishes inside.

In addition, the Yunmi Dishwasher uses a three-dimensional spray technology. The water spray extends 360 degrees both on the upper and lower spray. Thus, there are no dead ends that water doesn’t reach. The dishwasher is also able to achieve a washing temperature of 70 °C which can effectively dissolve oil, and also aid in the high-temperature sterilization of the dishes. In this regard, the smart dishwasher is equipped with Japan imported PTC hot air drying system which dries off water from the body of the dishes.

The Yunmi Smart Dishwasher comes with support for several modes fast wash mode, which can be used for ultra-fast washing in 30 minutes. In addition, there are standard, economical, and custom wash modes available. The dishwasher also comes with the capacity to accommodate 8 sets of cutlery meaning a large number of dishes can be washed at the same time. The dishwasher is smart because it can be controlled via the mobile app. The dishwasher can be controlled from anywhere via the smartphone app.

As for the price, the Yunmi Smart dishwasher was previously available for 1,999 Yuan ($315)during the crowdfunding activity. But that seems to have ended because the device is listed as “Product Sold Out”. Now, it has a 2,499 Yuan ($394) price tag but we don’t know when the gadget will be commercially available.

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Leaked Official Poster Confirms OPPO F7 Will Pack a 25MP AI-Powered Selfie Shooter

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 12, 2018

OPPO‘s F-series has always been known for its topnotch selfie camera. The OPPO F7 is expected to continue that trend, going by the latest leaked details of the smartphone. OPPO is expected to unveil the F7 in India on March 26 and the device is already tipped to come with a similar full-screen design featured on the F5. Well, not really similar. The F7’s full-screen design has a notch at the top of the display similar to that of the iPhone X.

The new leaked promotional poster seems to have been captured by the leaker on a banner OPPO mounted on an undisclosed location in India. The poster confirms the presence of a 25MP AI-powered selfie shooter onboard the smartphone. Recall that the OPPO F5 also features a selfie camera with artificial intelligence.

OPPO is yet to reveal other specifications of the F7 but an earlier report tips that the smartphone would feature a 6.2-inch Full HD+ 19:9 display with up to 89.09 percent screen-to- body-ratio. The device is also rumoured to pack a MediaTek chipset. The phone is said to feature enhanced real-time HDR, enhanced beauty mode and augmented reality stickers. The OPPO F7 is also expected to pack a 4GB RAM as well as a 6GB RAM with up to 64GB of expandable storage.

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Huawei Y7 2018 Leaked Press Render Shows A Smartphone With Full-Screen Display

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Mar 12, 2018

A couple of days ago, Huawei launched its new smartphone Huawei Y9 2018, which is the successor of the Huawei Y9 launched last year. Now, it seems that the company is preparing to launch yet another smartphone in the Y-series — Huawei Y7 2018.

Contrary to previous reports that suggested that the Huawei Y9 2018 could be the replacement of the Huawei Y7, the press renders of the upcoming Huawei Y7 2018 has surfaced online, indicating that the next-generation Y7-series smartphone is on its way.

The leaked press render of the Huawei Y7 2018 shows that the phone will come with the trendy full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio. While the screen size is not known, it seems to be bigger than the 5.5-inch display present on the last year’s Huawei Y7.

The image also shows that there will be single-camera on the back side of 13-megapixel along with an LED flash. The camera module is placed on the top-left corner. Because of the full-screen display, the fingerprint sensor is mounted on the back.

It seems that there will be a 3.5mm audio jack present on the phone. Given that the recently launched Huawei Y9 2018 comes with a microUSB slot for charging, we expect the same for this one too instead of a USB Type-C port.

Currently, there’s no more information available regarding the phone’s specifications, pricing, and availability. The company has not yet officially announced anything related to this phone. But given that the Y9 2018 has already been launched, we expect this phone to launch soon.

To recap, the Huawei Y7 was launched last year, featuring a 5.5-inch display with 2.5D glass. The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 450 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB of built-in storage. It comes with a 12-megapixel camera sensor at the back and an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter. For connectivity, there’s Bluetooth v4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, and microUSB port. It runs EMUI 5.1 based on Android Nougat operating system and packs a 4,000mAh battery.

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Huawei P20 Lite Appears on Polish Online Store Ahead of Release: Press Renders, Specs, & Price

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 12, 2018

The launch of the Huawei P20 series is still two weeks away but the P20 Lite is already listed on a Polish retail site complete with specs, renders and price.

Design

True to the leaks, the Huawei P20 Lite does have a notch in its display. Huawei is calling it FullView 2.0 and it gives the phone a 19:9 aspect ratio. Housed within the notch is a sensor, earpiece and camera.

There is glass on the front and back with the latter having a mirror like finish. It is also curved to allow for better handling.

Huawei P20 Lite Specs

The Huawei P20 Lite has a 5.8” 2280 x 1080 FullView 2.0 display. It is powered by the Kirin 659 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Users can add up to an extra 256GB of storage via a MicroSD card slot.

On the back, the Huawei P20 Lite has a 16MP sensor paired with a 2MP for capturing depth of field details for bokeh images. Huawei has included a new technology called Fusion Pixel which is said to provide greater light absorption for clearer and more accurate photos.

A 16MP camera sits within the notch for portrait selfies. It also has face unlock and can detect up to 96 facial features. If face unlock isn’t your style, you can use the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner to keep your device secure.

The phone also comes with NFC for mobile payments, Bluetooth 4.2, a microUSB port, hybrid dual SIM slot (nano) and a 3.5mm audio jack. It also has a FM radio and runs EMUI 8 based on Android 8.0

The Huawei P20 Lite packs a 3000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charge. It weighs 145g and measures 148.6 x 71.2 x 7.4 mm.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Microsoft-Customized Versions Up For Pre-Orders

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 12, 2018

Just like last year, Microsoft partnered with Samsung and launched a customized version of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. The customized versions are now available for pre-orders on Microsoft Store. These variants do not run Windows 10 Mobile, but they are customized with the best Microsoft apps for Android. According to a spokesman from the Redmond giant, once you power on the phone and connect to Wi-Fi network, a “Microsoft Customization” will start to include Microsoft apps in the software. The apps included in the package are OneDrive, Excel, Skype, Word, OneNote, Cortana, Outlook, and Microsoft Launcher.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are available on Microsoft Store in their unlocked versions and they can be pre-ordered with free shipping in the U.S. According to the official pages, the handsets will start shipping starting from March 16. The price for the standard version of Samsung Galaxy S9 is $720, while the Plus version is priced $840. These variants may be very useful to users who care about productivity and own a Windows 10 PC which they use for work. Also, keep in mind that Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus can also be transformed into PCs thanks to DeX Pad, and using apps like docs on such a device would be even more useful.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ models come with way better camera featuring variable apertures (from f/1.5 to f/2.4). The Plus variant also comes with a dual camera setup, and in both versions, the fingerprint scanner has been placed in a more comfortable position. The devices obviously come with a more powerful SoC (Samsung Exynos 9810 for the EU variant and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 for the U.S. version).

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ASUS Zenfone 5 Max With Snapdragon 660 and 4GB RAM Spotted On Geekbench

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 12, 2018

Asus officially showcased its new Zenfone 5 series at MWC 2018, but an important variant has been missing from the list: the Asus Zenfone 5 Max. The versions announced were Zenfone 5, 5Z and 5 Lite: the first is a midrange device focused on the quality-price ratio, the second is the flagship version and the third is the budget one. Asus decided not to disclose the Zenfone 5 Max at MWC this year which should be an affordable version focused on battery life, but it has just been spotted on Geekbench with the model number X00QD. The benchmarking platform has revealed the main hardware specs of the device and they are surprising.

Asus Zenfone 5 Max sports the best Qualcomm upper mid-range chipset: the octa-core Snapdragon 660 running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz. The SoC is supported by 4 GB of RAM, and the operating system installed is Android 8.0 Oreo. The presence of the Snapdragon 660 SoC is totally unexpected and it is an incredible thing if we consider that the Zenfone Max devices from the previous generations had low-end MediaTek chipsets. The score obtained by the alleged Asus Zenfone 5 Max on Geekbench are 1518 points in single-core and 5386 points in multi-core.

The result is similar to the one obtained by Vivo X20 Plus and other smartphones with Snapdragon 660 SoC inside. It seems that Asus Zenfone 5 Max will not be a typical mid-range device but an upper mid-ranger with great performance. If the price remains affordable and the battery as big as the ones on its predecessors, this device may become a best-buy in its range. Unfortunately, no other specs have been revealed by the benchmarking platform. We do not know when this device will be officially announced by the Taiwanese giant, nor do we know its launch price. At the moment, we just know that the handset has been recently certified by Wi-Fi Alliance.

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Meizu E3 Kumamon Bear Customized Edition Confirmed, Also Launching March 21

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 12, 2018

Last week a sketchy picture of a Meizu smartphone having the Kumamon Bear drawn on the rear cover emerged and the model was rumoured as launching alongside the standard Meizu E3 version. Now, that rumour has gotten some confirmation as Meizu has released a poster which strongly suggests the Meizu E3 Kumamon Bear Customized Edition would be launched on March 21.

Kumamon is a popular mascot created by the government of Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It was created in 2010 for a campaign kickstarted to draw tourists to the region after the opening of a new rail line. Kumamon subsequently became nationally popular, and in late 2011, was voted top in a nationwide competition of mascots. The bear mascot is also a very popular icon in China and other Asian countries. Kumamon has also been a money spinner as a result of merchandising revenue. The government of Kumamoto in January this year announced moves to allow foreign companies use the bear’s image rights on their products and that is what Meizu seems to be doing. Also, it is 8 years since the mascot was first unveiled. So the Meizu E3 Kumamon edition could be to celebrate its 8th anniversary.

The poster which was spotted on Meizu’s Blue Charm official Weibo poster is designed using the three colours, White, Black and Red with which the bear is usually designed. It also contains an image which looks like a caricature of the mascot. Most of the comments on the page suggest this is the Kumamon custom edition of the E3 and Meizu Blue Charm also confirmed that the comments are correct. We expect this version to come with the same specifications as the standard edition. The difference may likely just be the Kumamon mascot’s design on the back casing and perhaps in the theme.

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Nokia 7 Plus Could Soon Launch In India, Expected To Be Priced At Rs. 23,000

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Jeet

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Mar 12, 2018

Nokia 7 Plus, which was launched at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month, is now reportedly making its way to the Indian market. According to the reports, HMD Global could soon launch the Nokia 7 Plus in India.

The phone recently went on sale in China and according to the company, it was sold out within just 5 minutes. While the India launch date is not yet known, we expect the phone to get launched in Q2 2018 for a price tag of around Rs. 23,000.

The Nokia 7 Plus finds a place between the company’s budget phone Nokia 6 and its flagship device Nokia 8. In China, the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model is priced at 2,299 Yuan (approximately $364) while the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model is priced at 2,499 Yuan (approximately $395).

The phone features a 6-inch IPS Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The display comes with a 500-nits brightness rating and Corning’s Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top.

Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor clocked at 2.2GHz, paired with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Both models come with microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

Coming to the camera department, the Nokia 7 Plus packs a 12-megapixel wide-angle primary camera with f/1.75 aperture and 1.4-micron pixels, as well as a 13-megapixel camera with a f/2.6 aperture, 1um pixels, and 2x optical zoom.

The dual camera setup is aligned vertically and is accompanied by a dual-tone LED flash and Zeiss optics. On the front side, it features a 16-megapixel fixed focus snapper with a f/2.0 aperture, 1um pixels, and Zeiss optics.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C (2.0). The phone runs on stock Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box and will soon be upgraded to Android 8.1 Oreo. The device is fuelled by a 3,800mAh battery, which the company claims is capable of delivering up to 2-day long battery backup on a single charge.

Samsung Galaxy J8 Plus Appears On Geekbench With Snapdragon 625

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 12, 2018

Just a few weeks ago, the Samsung Galaxy J8 was seen on Geekbench powered by an Exynos 7870 processor and 3GB of RAM. Today, the Galaxy J8 Plus has also appeared on the site and it comes with a Snapdragon processor.

The Galaxy J8 Plus has model number SM-J805G. It runs Android 8.0 and is powered by the msm8953 a.k.a Snapdragon 625 paired with 3GB of RAM.

This is not Samsung’s first Snapdragon 625 phone. There is the Galaxy C7 and the Galaxy On7, both released back in 2016.

The J8 Plus scores 749 points in the single-core test and 3708 points in the multi-core test. These scores are similar to those of other Snapdragon 625 phones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X.

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Motorola Plans To Boost Offline Presence In India With 1,000 Moto Hubs

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Jeet

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Mar 12, 2018

Motorola is looking to expand its presence in India, one of the largest smartphone markets in the world. The company is especially planning to expand its offline presence where the company doesn’t have wide presence.

The Lenovo-owned company is reportedly planning to establish about 1,000 Moto Hubs across the country. Recently, the company launched 25 Moto Hubs in Kolkata and prior to that, it had opened 50 Moto Hubs in Delhi.

The Moto Hub store houses the entire portfolio of Motorola devices including all the online exclusives models such as the Moto X4, Moto Z-series and more. In addition to smartphones, the Moto Hubs will be selling accessories such as headphones, Moto Mods, shells and case covers. Further, the customers can also experience all the products and can even purchase these products.

Commenting on this development, Sudhin Mathur, Managing Director of Motorola Mobility India revealed that the hubs will surely boost the overall revenue from offline markets to 50 percent. However, Mr. Mathur believes that the can be achieved only after the establishment of 1,000 Moto Hubs. The company hasn’t provided an estimated time frame for the opening of the hubs.

Earlier, the company had partnered with Poorvika Mobiles across 43 cities in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, and Karnataka. It had also partnered with Big C and Lot Mobile across 55 cities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to provide retail access to consumers.

This is an interesting shift of strategy given that the company entered the Indian market a few years ago with an online-only business model in partnership with India’s homegrown online marketplace Flipkart. After Motorola, many companies adopted the same strategy in order to compete with the company’s value-for-money offerings in the budget segment.

Currently, Motorola is gearing up to launch its next-generation Moto G-series smartphones. The company will be launching three models in the G-series — Moto G6, G6 Plus, and G6 Play. Similarly, Motorola will be launching three models in the E-series as well, which includes Moto E5, E5 Plus, and E5 Play.

As of now, there is no information available regarding the launch date and pricing of the upcoming E5 and G6 series. But, we are expecting this new Moto E5 series to make its debut at some point in the second quarter later this year. On the other hand, the G-series devices from Motorola are also expected to launch in the Q2 2018.

Vivo’s Weibo Teaser Confirms Under Display on the Vivo X21 & Was Sent From The X21

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 12, 2018

Vivo is given to serious innovativeness these days. The company recently stunned the industry when it announced the Vivo APEX concept flagship model packing a Snapdragon 845 chip, pop-up selfie camera and bezel-less design. The company recently started teasing a new model dubbed X21 which is billed to launch on March 19. Th company had earlier released a posted pointing at the launch date. Now, a new teaser has been released on the official Vivo Weibo page which confirms the presence of an under-glass fingerprint sensor on the Vivo X21.

Apart from confirming the presence of an under display fingerprint sensor like the one featured on the Vivo X20 Plus UD version, the Weibo post invariably reveals that the model is already in production. Weibo usually detects the smartphone from which a message was posted and in this case, the smartphone is identified as Vivo X21 Screen fingerprint phone. So, the model won’t be launched while we still have to wait a couple of months before it will go on sale just like the APEX.

Back to the teaser, the size of the fingerprint on the picture seems to also confirm speculations that the fingerprint sensor will cover up to half of the entire display. This is expected to be more flexible and an upgrade over that of the Vivo X20 which is restricted to just a part of the screen. The Vivo X21 is also expected to pack a 6.01-inch AMOLED display with a screen ratio as high as 94%. The smartphone is also expected to come equipped with Vivo’s newly developed Super HDR technology.

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Will Android Go Breathe New Life To Old Devices?

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 12, 2018

Google’s Android Go is a lightweight version of Android meant for devices with entry level features such as RAM of 1GB or less. Three phones have already been released under the program and more are expected.

While Google’s main aim is to use Android Go to capture its next 1 billion users which mainly belong to the demographic of those who have never used a smartphone, others have thought of another use for Android Go which is to give new life to older devices.

HMD Global’s Android Go Device – The Nokia 1

While the Android Go devices already launched may have a modern look, their internals are no different from flagships released in the early days of Android.

There are also a bunch of flagships and hundreds of mid-range devices from a couple of years ago that are stuck on older versions of Android. If they get a ported version of Android Go, one can have them up and running again.

Take for example devices like the 1st gen Nexus 7 which has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage or even the more powerful Nexus 5 with 2GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB of storage. Although they already have custom versions of Android that have been ported to them since software support ended, wouldn’t it be better if a less resource hungry version was made available?

Some XDA developers like AdrianDC are said to be working on a version of Android Go for older Sony phones. We may also see more developers working on other brands.

But even with this, there are a lot of Android smartphones that never get a more recent version of Android than what they launched with which leaves the fragmentation problem unsolved.

At the moment, only 1.1% of the Android devices in the market run Android Oreo (8.0 and 8.1). Compare that figure to Lollipop users with 24.6% and Marshmallow devices with 28.1% and you can see how bad it is.

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Xiaomi’s Manu Jain Hints 6 New Phones & 100 Exclusive Mi Stores Coming To India this Year

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 12, 2018

Xiaomi India’s head Manu Kuma Jain has hinted that the company plans to open new exclusive Mi Stores in India and also to launch six new smartphones in the country this year. Mr Jain made this known in an interview which he granted Livemint.

This news is coming on the heels of recent disclosure that the company will explore the recently relaxed regulation on ownership of retail stores by foreign firms. The regulation allows for 49 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in single-brand retail channels. That law was relaxed by the Indian government as from January this year, thus paving the way for OEMs to run fully-owned branded stores. The Chinese company looks set to catch in on this by opening its own Mi Home stores in various cities which would stock its products exclusively.

Xiaomi has had a highly successful run in India especially last year where it went on to emerge as the number one smartphone brand in the country ahead of Samsung in the third and fourth quarter of the year. The tech giant was able to achieve this feat using online sales via Mi.com, Flipkart and Amazon India together with offline sales using the numerous franchise partner stores it has in various cities of the country. The company’s success in India is also attributable to the affordable smartphones it offers in the market. That portfolio would be increased by 6 new smartphones this year. The tech giant has already launched the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India and is set to add the Redmi 5. We also expect the company to add the Mi 7 and Mi Mix 2s later this year to the lineup. Xiaomi will also look to expand its smart home gadgets in India. A couple of Smart TVs have already entered the market. Other products like the air purifier, Mi Robot Vacuum cleaner may join the fray this year.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Gets Its First Update With Latest Security Patch

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 12, 2018

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are still in the pre-order phase, but they have already received their first update, which is focused on security. The update has been reported from Germany and it is identified by the build number G960FXXU1ARC5 for the standard S9 and G965FXXU1A5C5 for the S9 Plus. Its almost 243 MB in size and, according to the official changelog it does not bring many changes. But it is still an important update because it includes important security fixes. The first update for Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus contains the March security patch, which is the latest released.

In case you do not know, Google releases a security patch every month to fix the most important vulnerabilities found on Android. The update also contains security fixes for Samsung’s firmware besides the ones by Google. From what the changelog suggests, the device stability has been improved and some bugs have been fixed as well. “New and / or enhanced features” have been implemented, but we do not know which features the changelog is talking about because they are not mentioned. At last, the log mentions further improvements to performance.

If you have the Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus, but if you still didn’t receive the notification you can check for the update by heading to Settings, then tap on Software updates and Check for updates. It is also possible to install the update via Samsung Smart Switch. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be soon available to purchase from all around the world: the pre-orders will end on March 15 and the devices will start being shipped from the day after. Among the best improvements in these devices, there are cameras with variable apertures which can adapt to every condition in order to shoot better photos with low light and much more.

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Huawei Nova 3e Launching on March 20 with Notch Design, Dual Rear Cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 12, 2018

The Huawei Mate 10 Lite smartphone was launched with in monikers like Maimang 6, Nova 2i and Honor 9i in different markets. In the same way, it is speculated that the upcoming Huawei P20 Lite may debut in select markets as Nova 3e. The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that the Nova 3e will be made official on March 20.

The launch invite of the Huawei Nova 3e not only confirms its launch date, but also the Chinese text present states that it will be arriving with a new generation of full screen design. The actual Nova 3e could look like the P20 Lite shown below.

Since the Nova 3e is expected to borrow all its specs from the P20 Lite, it is expected to house a 5.84-inch display that will support FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The mid-range Kirin 659 chipset may power it along with 4 GB of RAM. It is rumored to come with a native storage of 64 GB. For additional storage, it may feature a microSD card slot.

The notch of the phone is pegged to feature a 24-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel that features a fingerprint reader is also equipped with 16-megpaixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. It will arrive preloaded with Android 8.0 Oreo OS that will be skinned with EMUI 8.0. The handset will be fueled by a 3,000mAh battery.

The Nova 3e is expected to come in color choices like Blue, Black< Rose Gold and Gold. The pricing of the phone is expected to get confirmed on its launch date. The Chinese manufacturer will be also launching the P20 and P20 Pro flagship phones on March 27.

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Xiaomi Mi 7 May Arrive with Display Notch, 3D Facial Recognition

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 12, 2018

In the previous month, the alleged firmware files of the Xiaomi Mi 7 had revealed some of its key features by XDA Developers. Today, the publication has come across newer firmware files of the Mi 7 through which it is now known that it may feature a notch display, IR (Infrared Camera) sensor and a larger battery.

Xiaomi was expected to launch the Mi 7 as the first flagship phone of the year. Instead, the company will be launching the Snapdragon 845 Mi MIX 2S before the Mi 7 on March 27. The arrival of the Mi 7 has been reportedly delayed as the company wanted to bring some important changes on it. The new firmware files of the Mi 7 suggest that it will be arriving with a new design featuring a display notch like the iPhone X.

The notch of the iPhone X features Face ID sensor along with TrueDepth Camera that can unlock it or authenticate payments through 3D facial recognition. The new firmware files contain many references to a display notch within the MIUI Camera, MIUI System UI and MIUI Settings. The code for the notch that has been found in these apps are responsible for modifying the height of the status bar and hiding the ability to modify the icons for battery indicator and notification in status bar settings of MIUI.

The MIUI Keyguard app is an app associated with the lock screen and its related features. It contains a new method that is dubbed as openIRCamera. It could be related to Face Unlock feature of MUI. Hence, it is speculated that the IRCamera could refer to the Infrared Camera sensor. This indicates that like the iPhone X, the Xiaomi Mi 7 may support 3D facial scanning.

The new firmware files corroborate some previously leaked information that the Mi 7 will be arriving with an OLED display along with Always-On Display function. It also confirms that the Snapdragon 845 will be present under its hood. Previous firmware files had claimed that the Mi 7 has 3,170mAh battery. Another change that has been spotted on new firmware files it the presence of a larger battery of 3,400mAh capacity.

Last month, well-known tipster Mocha RQ had also claimed that the Mi 7 may feature a display notch. He had revealed that it will be arriving with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Few hours ago, the Xiaomi Mi 7 had appeared on Geekbench with SD845, 6 GB of RAM and Android 8.0 Oreo. It is also rumored to include support for 7.5W wireless charging. Lastly, the Xiaomi Mi 7 is rumored to get announced in June

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