Buy iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum For Only $339.99 On GearBest [Coupon Code]

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Jan 23, 2018

In February 2017, Xiaomi had debuted the Mi 5C smartphone. What’s special about this smartphone is that it is powered by Xiaomi’s in-house chipset called Surge S1. The rumors that had surfaced in the latter half of 2017 had claimed that the company is working on the Surge S2, the second-generation edition of its chipset. Fresh leaks suggest that the Chinese manufacturer will launch the alleged Surge S2 chipset at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in the next month.

After the launch of the Surge S1 chipset, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had claimed that the company will continue to develop more chipsets in future. It is now speculated that the Surge S2 will be a powerful chipset unlike the Surge S1 that had powered the mid-range Xiaomi Mi 5C. Rumors have it that the Surge S2 that is based on TSMC’s 16nm manufacturing processor features an octa-core processor. It reportedly features four cores of Cortex A73 that clocks at 2.2 GHz and four cores of Cortex A53 that processes at 1.8 GHz.

The other rumored features of the Surge S2 include Mali G71 MP8 graphics, UFS 2.1 storage and LPDDR4 RAM. Also, it does not carry support for CDMA network. These specifications suggest that the performance of the Surge S2 will be on par with Kirin 960 chipset by Huawei.

Previous rumors have claimed that the Surge S2 will be powering the Xiaomi Mi 6C smartphone. However, recent leaks suggest that the first phone to feature the Surge S2 could be the Xiaomi Mi 6X. It is speculated that this smartphone will be sold globally as Xiaomi Mi A2. Leaked information have suggested that the Mi 6X will be sporting a full screen design and it will be featuring a dual camera setup on its rear.

Will Xiaomi unveil the Surge S2 chipset at MWC 2018? Will it be seen first on Mi 6X? Let us know your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Reportedly Launching as Redmi Note 5 in February in India

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Jan 23, 2018

Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 5 and the Redmi 5 Plus in December 2017. Currently, these smartphones are exclusively available in China. A latest tweet by Xiaomi Product PR, Clinton Jeff indicates that India may receive a new device next month. It is speculated that the Redmi 5 Plus may debut as Redmi Note 5 in the country.

The Redmi Note 4 that had launched in January last year is one of the bestselling phones from the company. Hence, Xiaomi fans in India are eagerly waiting for the arrival of Redmi Note 5. However, the company is unusually silent at the start of this year. The tweet from Jeff is just an indication that a new device possibly arriving in February. He could be hinting the launch of Redmi 5 Plus in India or the global unveiling of Xiaomi Mi 7 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 event that will be held at the end of next month.

Next month is going to be lit 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

— Clinton Jeff (@clintonjeff) January 19, 2018

Xiaomi has not launched the Redmi Note 5 in China yet. In the previous month, a Super Moderator with MIUI Forum had stated that the Chinese manufacturer has dropped the Redmi Note branding as the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus budget smartphones were launched with full screen design.

The Redmi Note brand is highly popular in India. In just 45 days after the launch of Redmi Note 4 in India, the company was able to reach 1 million sales. It managed to sell 5 units of Note 4 in the country. Hence, it is speculated that Xiaomi may launch the Redmi Note 5 in India in the coming month. Xiaomi has already launched some devices with different names in India. For instance, the Redmi Note 5A and Note 5A Prime have respectively arrived in India as Redmi Y1 Lite and Redmi Y1. Hence, there is a possibility that Redmi Note 5 that is speculated to debut in the next month could be the rebranded Redmi 5 Plus.

Will Redmi Note 5 debut in India in the next month? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Buy Xiaomi Square Box Speaker For Just $17.98 On LightInTheBox [Coupon Codes]

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Jan 23, 2018

Bluetooth speakers earned huge popularity among music lovers since they are compact and easy-to-carry. It’s hardly surprising that more and more audio manufacturers are now focusing on making Bluetooth speakers.

While there’s no dearth of manufacturers in the market, Xiaomi is undoubtedly one of the best when it comes to making these popular gadgets. The Square Box Bluetooth speaker propelled the Chinese tech firm to skyrocketing popularity among the urban youth. Let’s check out some of its features.

Housed in a metal body, Xiaomi Square Box speaker is resistant to the crash, sweat and corrosion making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. It sports a relatively simple design concept that features the power key, the indicator light, and the charging port.

LightInTheBox is currently offering 31% off on the device’s white and black versions. This reduces its original selling price to just $20.99.

At the time of checking out, you can use coupon codes ‘MISPEAKER2,’ ‘MISPEAKER3’ or ‘MISPEAKER4’ to get an additional $4 discount on the already discounted price of the Square Box Speaker. The total amount you pay after applying the promo code is only $17.98.

These coupon codes can be used for both black and white color versions of the Xiaomi Square Box Speaker, but they are slated to expire on January 29, 2018. You can click here to take advantage of the discount before it comes to an end.

GearBest Is Offering Discounts On Selected Alfawise-Branded Computer Accessories

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Jan 23, 2018

Popular e-commerce platform, GearBest is offering significant savings on selected Alfawise-branded computer accessories for a limited period of time. Let’s check out the details.

Alfawise V10 A3050

As part of its flash sale, GearBest is giving 32% discount on Alfawise V10 A3050 USB wired gaming mouse’s original selling price. This brings its cost down to just $9.99.

The black-tinted Alfawise V10 gaming mouse sports an ergonomic shape that provides a comfortable gaming experience. It comes with adjustable light modes and offers adjustable DPI settings up to 4000.

It’s worth noting that there were only 5 pieces left at the time of writing. Moreover, the promo is slated to end in 6 days.

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GearBest is offering discounts on the Brazilian Portuguese, German and Spanish versions of the Alfawise V1 mechanical keyboard. The flash sale price of the Brazilian Portuguese and German versions of the keyboard has been reduced to just $37.99, while the Spanish version carries a marginally higher price of $40.46.

There were only a few pieces of all three versions of the V1 mechanical keyboard left at the time of writing. Also, this promo is slated to end soon as well.

Alternatively, you can go for Alfawise KP – 810 – 21T – RGB Mini 2.4G wireless keyboard, which is available for just $10.99 on GearBest. The site is offering a considerable 30% off on the keyboard’s original selling price. This promo comes to an end in just 8 hours. There were only 143 pieces left at the time of writing.In order to check out all computer accessories that are currently up for grabs at a discounted price on GearBest and take advantage of the site’s latest promo, you can head straight to this link.

Honor 8 Updated With Several New Features Including 3D Photos Mode

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Jan 22, 2018

The fact that according to Huawei, Honor 8 will not receive the update to Android 8.0 Oreo does not mean that this phone will not be updated anymore. The handset has just received a new big update which is still based on Android Nougat, but it brings several new features. The most important ones include a new 3D panorama mode to shoot 3D photos: the feature has been added to the stock Camera app.

On the Honor 8, you can now enable a new security feature which lets you enter your lock screen password every three days to avoid undesired accesses and to remember your password easily. A new recycle bin has been added to the stock Gallery app in order to give you the opportunity to restore deleted photos within 30 days from their deletion.

On the Facebook instant message app, the company has added a split-screen key to enable the split-screen mode without leaving the app. The new App twin feature lets the users use the same app with two different accounts at the same time. These are only some of the new functionalities added to Honor 8 with the new update. Seeing that it is big, we suggest you download it while you are connected via Wi-Fi.

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Apple May Upgrade Some iPhone 6 Plus Owners To iPhone 6s Plus

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Jan 22, 2018

Just before the end of 2017, Apple revealed that it purposely slowed down older iPhones to prevent the batteries from shutting down abruptly. Expect owners to get mad at the revelation. In order to placate users, Apple announced it had reduced battery replacement costs from $79 to $29. However, iPhone 6 Plus users may be getting a better deal.

An internal Apple memo sent to authorized service providers last week revealed that iPhone 6 Plus owners may get upgraded to the iPhone 6s Plus. The reason for that, according to Macrumors who first reported the news, is likely due to a shortage of iPhone 6 Plus replacement batteries.

An earlier report already revealed that Apple has stopped manufacturing the iPhone 6 Plus. Since it would take some time to restart production of the phone and battery, Apple will substitute the phone for the iPhone 6s Plus instead.

However, this will only go on until the end of March 2018 as battery replacements are expected to be back in stock by April. There is still no info as to how Apple will determine if you get the upgrade or which models of the phone are eligible.

If you own an iPhone 6 Plus which needs a battery replacement, it is suggested you check out a Genius Bar to know if that will warrant an upgrade or you may be required to wait till April.

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Galaxy S9 May Feature Samsung’s New ISOCELL Sensors That Shoot FHD Slo-Mo At 480fps

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Jan 22, 2018

Last year, Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium flagship launched with a camera that could record slow-motion HD videos at 960fps. Although it could only record in that mode for a few mili-seconds. Samsung’s Galaxy S9 series may be coming with slo-motion at a higher resolution albeit at a slower frame rate.

Samsung today unveiled its new ISOCELL sensors that can record slo-motion videos at 1080p resolution but at 480fps. This is half the frame rate of the Xperia XZ Premium but at a higher resolution. There are speculations that the sensor should be able to shoot slo-mo at 720p/960fps too.

Slo-motion recording is not the only feature of Samsung’s new ISOCELL sensors. Low-light photography is set to get better too. The sensor uses Bright’s Tetracell technology which combines four-neighboring pixels to serve as one large pixel. It will also use a Smart WDR feature to take multiple exposures in a single shot. This results in a picture with greater detail for both light and dark areas.

Focusing gets a boost too. The new ISOCELL sensor features advanced PDAF such as Dual Pixel and Super Phase Detection (Super PD) sensor. These sensors can identify the distance of fast-moving objects even in low-light conditions. There is also a 3-stack Fast Readout Sensor for high-speed capture in FHD video.

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Alleged Nokia 10 Schematics Leak Showcase A Revolver-Like Rear Camera (6 Sensors)

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Jan 22, 2018

While we are waiting for the alleged Nokia 9 to show up at MWC 2018 in Barcelona, the first rumors about Nokia 10 have already started to surface. The first image regarding this device has been posted on Baidu: it is a schematic image which shows the rear camera of the alleged flagship that will be launched by HMD Global in H2 2018. According to the image, the handset sports a revolver-like camera which is composed of six sensors in a circular configuration. At the center of the circle, there seems to be a LED flash, while each of the sensors seems to be coupled with a secondary flash LED.

Under the incredible camera setup of the Nokia 10, there is a fingerprint reader which makes us think that it will be not embedded in the display through the latest chip announced by Synaptics. Note that this is not an official image and we cannot guarantee its authenticity. In fact, it would really be hard to get a design like this in a commercial smartphone, but it’s definitely worth checking out the schematics of such a design.

If such a design exists, then the lens should obviously be co-developed with Zeiss, as the company has collaborated with Zeiss since the age of feature phones and it has renewed the cooperation in the second half of 2017. Other rumored specs of the alleged Nokia 10 include the presence of an 18:9 display with narrow bezels, just like most of the most important flagships launched in the last year.

Under the hood, the phone is expected to feature an octa-core Snapdragon 845 SoC, which is the most powerful mobile chip launched by Qualcomm. It is composed of 8x Kryo 385 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz and an Adreno 630 GPU. It also has a dedicated module for artificial intelligence and machine learning, and it includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 LTE modem which can reach a max download speed of 2.2 Gbps.

Well, this Nokia 10 back schematic is definitely something that’s out of a dream concept design. So, do you think such a design is possible in a real smartphone?

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Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Up For Pre-Orders In Sweden, Denmark and Finland: Pricey

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Jan 22, 2018

Sony has showcased its new line-up of midrange devices at CES 2018 in Las Vegas and they are slowly going on sale all around the world. Now, it is the turn of Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, to get the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra. The most powerful device from the trio launched at the Consumer Electronics Show this year, the XA2 Ultra been made available for pre-orders in these two nations, and it will be officially available to purchase starting from February 1.

Unfortunately, we do not know when the rest of the phones launched at CES will hit these markets, as there is still no official info in regards. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra is now available to pre-order in Sweden with a price tag of SEK 4,000, that roughly translates into €407. In Denmark the price is DKK 3,085, that is equivalent to about €414. At last, the Finnish price for the handset is €415.

The price is a bit high if we consider its hardware side: for more than €400 you can actually purchase phones with the Snapdragon 660 or the Snapdragon 835 SoC, while this device has a lower-end Snapdragon 630 chipset. But note that this device also offers a stunning camera department composed of a 23 MP f/2.0 rear sensor and a dual 16 + 8 MP front camera which is optically stabilized. And do not forget its huge 6-inch display and its massive 3580 mAh battery.

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Project Fi Replacing Nexus 5X With Android One Moto X4

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Jan 22, 2018

Google’s mobile virtual network – Project Fi is offering Nexus 5X owners on its network a new replacement option. Initially, users had complained about the Nexus 5X. Rather than offer a replacement unit, Google provided a $100 Google Play Store credit or a $53 cheque.

Android Police reports that Google is now offering owners of faulty Nexus 5Xs an Android One Moto X4 instead. However, those willing to change will still have to pay a $69 replacement fee. One user already reported that he got the Moto X4 as a replacement.

New users on the other hand will have to pay $299 for the Moto X4 instead of $399 or $324 as at two weeks ago.

The Moto X4 packs a 5.2” FHD display with Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a Snapdragon 630 processor, has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage.

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Xiaomi Rolls Out MIUI 9.2 With Exciting Features And Improvements

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Jan 22, 2018

After announcing the arrival of the MIUI 9 OS on 4o new devices, Xiaomi has started rolling out a new version of its user interface on some of its latest smartphones: MIUI 9.2. Considering that it is not a major update, there are just a few changes and improvements than the original v9, but it is worth noting that some very interesting features have been implemented. The MIUI 9.2 will only roll out to devices which has already received the update to the v9 Global Stable ROM. Other devices will have to wait for this release until they get their Global Stable update.

According to the changelog, MIUI 9.2 brings the App Vault feature, a new Gallery editor, and the Mi Video app. Further, there is a fix for the KRACK WPA2 security vulnerabilities and a fix for the dual notification bug spotted in WhatsApp and Telegram in the previous version of the firmware. The UI has been simplified and now the Mi Mover app supports data migration restart. This means that if you are migrating your data from a phone to another and the hotspot connection accidentally interrupts, it will be restored automatically and it will continue from the same point. The update also adds dynamic calibration function for the distance sensor, which will enable the screen to turn off and on correctly when needed.

There are also some fixes for the fingerprint reader and some compatibility issues with third-party software on full-screen devices. Other minor optimizations in MIUI 9.2 include home screen, themes, the App Lock, the Backup function and the Mi Account. The update has been rolled out in its Stable version on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Xiaomi Redmi 4, Xiaomi Redmi Y1, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite and Xiaomi Redmi 5A. Unfortunately, we do not know when the update will hit the other devices of the company.

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Meizu Live Headset Hands On Photos: Sleek Transparent Design, Rich Sound, IPX7 Casing

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Jan 22, 2018

Meizu finally unveiled its highly-anticipated Meizu Live headset alongside the mBlu S6 smartphone last week. The Meizu Live headset is undoubted, one of the most beautiful headset Meizu has in its arsenal presently. The headset comes with a 1299 Yuan (~$202) and is already on sale in China. Here are some sleek hands-on photos of the Meizu Live fresh out of the box.

Meizu Live features a body manufactured using a combination of transparent polycarbonate and metal parts constructed using metal powder metallurgy. Unlike the Meizu Flow, it is a wired headset, using a cord with fine weaved thread covered with transparent plastic which protects the wire. Inside the earphones are four precisely engineered moving iron units which have low-frequency armatures and medium and high-frequency armatures. The Meizu Live uses an MMCX connector and comes with replaceable tuning nozzles that allow you to change the frequency as you deem fit. It also comes with 7 pairs of earbuds of different sizes and an IPX7 rated carrying case.

The sleek headset comes in silver color only and it offers a rich sound output with deep bass. You can find more photos of the Meizu Live hands-on from down below. Hopefully, the sleek headset would be available outside of China soon.

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Giveaway – Win 2 Wieppo S6 Dual-camera Smartphones

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Jan 22, 2018

Gizmochina along with Wieppo official is conducting 2 units Wieppo S6 smartpones as giveaway gift to 2 readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

How to entry this giveaway? Just follow these steps via Gleam widget:

Visit and Like Wieppo on Facebook page ;
Visit and Like the official Giveaway event page on Facebook (They offer another 2 phones as giveaway gifts on Facebook);

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Terms & Conditions:

1. The giveaway is an international giveaway.
2. We are not responsible for lost shipments.
3. We are not responsible for any duties, import taxes that you may incur.
4. We reserve all rights to make any changes to this giveaway.
5. The prize will be shipped in a week when the giveaway end.

Just follow the steps mentioned in the Gleam widget to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

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New Xiaomi Mi 7 Render Reveals Bezel-Less Design And Dual Rear Cameras

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Jan 22, 2018

Xiaomi has confirmed to participate in the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The company is expected to launch its upcoming flagship phone — Xiaomi Mi 7 at the event.

While it is known that the company’s upcoming flagship phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor, nothing has been confirmed about the physical design aspects of the device.

Recently, a shady render of the phone appeared online through a Nigerian website, however, we couldn’t confirm if it was genuine or not. Now, a new render of the phone has appeared online, which is quite different from the earlier image.

The newly leaked render shows the phone with a bezel-less design, similar to what we saw on Xiaomi’s Mi MIX 2. The bezels are extremely thin on the three sides — left, right and bottom. However, the bezel is a bit thicker on the top side, mainly to house camera, earpiece and other sensors.

The back panel reveals that the phone will come with a dual camera setup and a dual-tone LED flash. The camera module has been placed on the top-left corner. There is also a fingerprint sensor placed at the top-centre position. At the bottom part, there’s Mi branding.

The recently leaked render suggested that the phone could have a glass back panel. This is in line with earlier reports which said that the phone is likely to come with Wireless Charging support — the first for the China-based smartphone manufacturer.

There are also reports making rounds which suggests that the Mi 7 will be the first device from Xioami to have Artificial Intelligence capabilities for the rear camera to offer stellar photography experience. According to the rumours, the phone will come with 6-inch AMOLED display with full-screen 18:9 aspect ratio.

The Xiaomi Mi 7 is said to come equipped monochrome + RGB dual camera system. It is likely to feature a 12-megapixel Sony IMX380 sensor and a 20-megapixel Sony IMX350 sensor. Last month, during the announcement of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said that the company’s upcoming flagship will be powered by the same chipset.

Along with Mi 7, the company is also expected to launch Mi 7 Plus at the Mobile World Congress. However, the company has not yet officially confirmed this. So, we’ll just have to wait for the Mobile World Congress to kick-off.

Google Fuchsia OS Shown Running on Pixelbook

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Jan 22, 2018

Back in 2016, news of a new Operating System by Google surfaced on the internet. Called Fuchsia, the OS is based on a new microkernel called Zircon instead of Linux like Android and ChromeOS. There were reports that Fuchsia would replace Android but Google has not confirmed that.

Fast forward to January 2018; Google released a guide on how to run Fuchsia on the Pixelbook and the team at Ars Technica made a video giving us a look at the new operating system.

The over 8-minute long video shows a number of features most of which are not working since the OS is unfinished. However, there are some pretty cool features.

On the lock-screen, there is a Fuchsia logo at the top left corner that lets you switch between phone mode and laptop mode. You can also switch the orientation from portrait to landscape or vice versa when in phone mode.

There are a number of buttons at the bottom right corner such as Login, Wi-Fi, and Guest. Ars Technica says only “Guest” works. Click on it and you get taken to the homescreen.

The homescreen is sort of a blend of Google Now and your regular homescreen. Above the Google search bar are icons for time, date, WiFi (doesn’t work), and battery level (works). There is also a Fuchsia button which opens up a quick settings panel.

The OS also supports split-screen multitasking in both vertical and horizontal modes as well as a new tab mode.

Most of the features do not work but you get an idea of what is to come when Google eventually finishes it. However, there are reports that this may not happen soon.

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Upcoming Sony Xperia Smartphone With 5.7-Inch Display Hits FCC

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Jeet

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Jan 22, 2018

Sony, the Japan-based manufacturer which recently launched its entry-level and mid-range phones at the Consumer Electronics Show, is expected to launch a range of phone under its Sony Xperia branding this year.

While we have seen a lot of leaks surrounding Sony Xperia devices, a new phone from the company with the model number ID PY7-21831A has surfaced online as it passed through FCC. While FCC listing usually does not reveal anything about the phone, this one reveals that there won’t be a 3.5mm audio jack on this device.

If this turns out to be true, then this could be the first phone from the company to ditch the 3.5mm audio jack. As there’s very low possibility that Sony could drop the audio jack in a mid-range device, this upcoming Sony phone could be the Xperia flagship device.

The schematic image in the FCC listing reveals the use of a combined USB / headphone jack cable connection. Furthermore, the attached document also highlights the dimensions of the phone with 152.79 x 72.42 mm, and a 5.7-inch screen diagonal display. However, it is not yet known if the display carries the regular 16:9 aspect ratio of the trending 18:9 aspect ratio for full-screen displays.

Sony has confirmed that it is holding a press event at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. At the event, the company is expected to unveil its new devices, including the Xperia XZ Pro. According to the latest reports, the XZ Pro is expected to come with a 4K OLED display.

Apart from the Xperia XZ Pro, the company is also expected to take the curtains off Xperia XZ2. Sony’s press event will take place on 26th February. So, we’ll have to wait until the event to know which phones the company is launching.

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Xiaomi to Build More Offline Stores to Rival with Samsung in India, Will be Launching Around 8 Phones in 2018

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Jan 22, 2018

Samsung has dominated the smartphone market in India for the past few years. However, a research conducted by International Data Corporation (IDC) for Q317 revealed that Xiaomi has managed to equal its market share with Samsung to dethrone Samsung from the number spot in India.

In a recent interview with Reuters, Manu Kumar Jain, the Global Vice-President and Managing Director of Xiaomi India said that company has been focusing on building its offline presence in 2017 and 2018. In May 2017, it opened its first Mi Home store India. At present, it has 17 Mi Home stores across India.

In the previous year, Jain had said that Xiaomi is aiming to build 100 Mi Home Stores by mid-2019 in India. Talking about the current status of its stores, Jain has said that the company is ahead of its schedule. Moreover, Xiaomi will be also partnering with other stores that will largely stock its devices apart from products from other brands.

Since the time Xiaomi entered the Indian market, it has been aggressively selling its smartphones online. Its strategy of selling its devices through flash sales major online retailer sites like Amazon India and Flipkart has allowed it to increase its market share significantly in the country. Xiaomi reportedly accounts for about 50 percent of the online smartphones sales in India. And now the company is strengthening its offline sales.

In 2017, Xiaomi had launched eight smartphones. The Redmi 5A came with a lowest pricing of Rs. 4,999 (~$78) whereas the Mi MIX 2 that costs Rs. 32,999 (~$517) is the costliest Xiaomi phone in India in 2017. On the other sides, its major rival Samsung sold around 40 smartphones in the country last year. Jain has also confirmed that the Indian market will be seeing around six to eight new smartphones across different price points this year.

The Chinese manufacturer is selling air purifiers and fitness bands in India. It is likely to unleash one or two smart products in the country this year. In the near future, it is also expected to sell other products like TVs, water purifiers, scooters and rice cookers.

A report from the previous week had stated Samsung India will be taking on Xiaomi by launching a new series of smartphones that will be exclusively sold online. Xiaomi has recently started building its offline presence. However, Samsung has been selling its phones offline since several years. It has around 1.5 lakh offline stores all over the country. A Samsung spokesperson said that it will take some time for Xiaomi to build such a huge offline presence in India.

Man Bites An iPhone Battery In China To Test If Its Fake, Phone Explodes!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 22, 2018

Apple products are always known for their topnotch quality ranging from the display, processors to the battery and other accessories. But once in a while, there have been pockets of reported cases of filing hardware. One hardware that is usually prone to failure is the battery. There have even been a few reported cases of swollen or exploding iPhone battery in the past. Recently, a case of exploding iPhone 8 battery was reported in China and yet again here is another case.

A video has emerged which captures the scene of an Apple iPhone explosion inside a phone shop. The video showed the young man standing in from of the sales counter, apparently checking out the phone before sealing the deal. The young man then inserted the iPhone into his mouth and bit on the battery in order to test if it was original or fake. Just as soon as he removed the smartphone from his mouth, the iPhone burst into a rapid explosion with occupants of the shop scampering to safety. That is perhaps, a close shave with death but thankfully, no one was hurt during the incident.

We can’t say for sure why the battery went up in flames but it may be connected to the unstable nature of lithium batteries. It is unlikely the iPhone was a new one but maybe a fairly used model. The shop looks like a pawn shop where Now you know, it is best to treat the smartphone battery as a potentially explosive material and so handle it with care. You can catch a glimpse of the video from here.

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OnePlus Opens First Offline Store in Mumbai, Offers Bullet V2 Earphones for Free

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