Today, Meizu officially announced the stable version of its Flyme 6 Spring Edition OS. The new release brings a number of new features and will be available on devices running Android Nougat, Marshmallow, and Lollipop.
Meizu says they have optimized memory and processor frequency for an overall stable and responsive system. There is also an optimized game mode for a better gaming experience.
A total of 34 phones will get the new Flyme update. They include the Meizu MX4, MX4 Pro, MX5, MX6, PRO 5, PRO 6, PRO 6s, PRO 6 Plus, PRO 7, PRO 7 Plus, M1 Note, M2 Note, M3 Note, M5 Note, M2, M3, M3s, M5s, M1 Metal, Meizu X, Meizu E2, Meizu MX, M3 Max, U10, and U20.
Not all features will be available on all the models. For example, the Meizu PRO 7 and devices running Android N will receive an overall system optimization, power management optimization, a “quick application” function, and fixes for stability issues.
There were reports LG was planning a release of a new color variant for its G6 flagship. Surprisingly, rather than a new color variant, LG has announced three new colors including two new ones for the mid-range LG Q6.
LG G6 in Raspberry Rose, Moroccan Blue, and Lavender Violet
The LG G6 now comes in Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet, and Raspberry Rose while the LG Q6 adds Moroccan Blue and Lavender Violet to its available color range.
LG Q6 in Moroccan Blue and Lavender Violet
The LG G6 was initially launched in Astro Black, Ice Platinum, Terra Gold, Marine Blue, Mystic White; with three new colors, you should have no problem choosing a color that resonates with your personality. The Q6 on the other hand now boasts 7 color variants in total.
The 2nd-gen Pixel phones are the first phones to feature a Google custom-made chip. The Pixel Visual Core chip not only improves the camera experience but it also compiles HDR+ images at a faster speed while consuming less energy than the main application processor. The Pixel Visual Core chip is just the beginning for Google.
Google Pixel Visual Core present in the Pixel 2
Google is in a race with Apple and to win that race, it needs to do things a little more differently. Apple is able to integrate its software seamlessly with the hardware in its devices because they (devices) use its own custom chips. Google wants the same with its devices and third party chips won’t give it that flexibility. Its plan is to make more of its own custom chips.
The advantages that come with making your own chips are a lot but only if you have the money to invest in research and development, which clearly Apple and Google have.
What does this mean for suppliers like Qualcomm? It is surely a loss for them when a manufacturer decides to make its own chips. Imagination Technologies – makers of PowerVR GPU chips, and long-time Apple supplier, suffered hits on their stock value when the Cupertino-based company cut ties with them.
The switch to a Google SoC will not be instantaneous. While it is confirmed that we will see more Google custom chips with dedicated functions in the next generation of Google devices released in the next few years, Qualcomm may still supply the main SoC for a while.
Smartisan Nut Pro 2 smartphone was launched in color options like Red Wine, Carbon Black and Pale Gold in November last year. Few hours ago, a leaked image showing only the rear side of the white variant of the phone had appeared on Weibo. The existence of the white model seems to be a real thing as several photos of the variant have appeared on the Chinese microblogging site.
The new photos give a clear look at the front and rear sides of the white Smartisan Nut Pro 2. The images reveal that not only the rear side of the phone is in white, but also its front panel sports the same color. However, compared to the below image of the new variant that appeared few hours ago, the handset shown in the fresh images do not appear pure white. This could be because of the quality of the image.
Previous rumors have reveal that the company had planned to launch the white edition of Smartisan Nut Pro 2 earlier, but its arrival has been delayed due to the issues associated with is mass production. Now that the Nut Pro 2 white model has shown up in multiple photos, it seems that the company has resolved the production issues and is now getting ready to launch it. Speculations are rife that the Chinese manufacturer may launch the new color variant around the Spring Festival in China. It is expected to be arrive in multiple RAM and storage options like its other color variants.
What’s your opinion on the Smartisan Nut 2 Pro’s upcoming white variant? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.
While HMD Global is gearing up to launch new Nokia devices at the upcoming Mobile World Congress, we’ve been witnessing leaks and rumours related to another smartphone from the company — the Nokia 10. While the phone won’t be making its debut at the MWC 2018, it has been a subject of many leaks in the past weeks.
Now, the phone’s concept render has been seen online, which shows the design of the phone similar to what we’ve seen so far in recent leaks. The new render of the Nokia 10 shows that the phone will come with a dual-camera setup at the back and the camera sensors will be vertically aligned. It’s a design similar to what we have seen on Lumia phones like the Lumia 1020.
The camera module sits on a circular base, along with an LED flash on the left side and another sensor on the right side. The previous leak related to the device suggested that the center lens will be working as the main camera while the others will be hidden inside a module and may be rotated to change the focal length and will work in combination with the main camera.
Just below the camera module, there’s a fingerprint sensor for added security. The camera sensors used in the phone are said to be Carl Zeiss certified. On the front side, the phone features the trendy full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The bezels around the phone are quite thin, even on the top side as well as the bottom. On the top bezels, there are various sensors, along with a dual front-facing camera.
On the software front, the device is said to run Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. The phone is also said to be powered by the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor.
It is said that the concept Nokia 10 will come with a 5.8-inch 4K Super AMOLED display. It will pack 4GB/6GB RAM with 64GB/128GB internal storage and microSD card support up to 256GB. The device will have a 3,500mAh non-removable battery with Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging support.
While this is just a concept render, if the Nokia 10 does exists, then expect a launch only near the end of the year. The first half should be dominated by the rumored Nokia 9 flagship. But given the recent rumours about the phone’s camera, we are definitely excited to see how the Nokia 10 will turn out in real life.
Apart from its sprawling smartphone business, Xiaomi has got quite a number of products that are designed to meet several of our needs. Some of these products were manufactured by Xiaomi partner companies under its MIJIA crowdfunding platform but come with Xiaomi’s badge and quality stamp. So when you are searching for a gadget or tool to buy, always check up for Xiaomi products because you are assured of the quality of what you are getting and at an affordable price. One of such products is the Wiha precision screwdriver. Last year a 24-piece Wiha Precision screwdriver set was launched under crowdfunding and is doing well in the market. Right now, Xiaomi has launched a 26-in-1 Wiha Precision Screwdriver.
Xiaomi Wiha 26-in-1 Precision Screwdriver set comes with a unique design whereby the pieces are hidden inside the set and can pop up and retract when needed. This is definitely an upgrade over the previous model. And by the way, the first-gen Wiha 24-in-1 Precision Screwdriver won several awards for its high-quality design, including the Red Dot Award, IF Design award, Stuttgart Design Award, and the 2018 German Design Award.
Coming to the design, the screwdriver comes with an innovative pop-up window ad each other piece is manufactured using high-precision chrome vanadium steel that won’t go blunt easily. The screwdrivers are fabricated using CNC precision molding process. The screwdriver also has a retractable stem where each of the tips can be inserted and removed easily. It also features an ergonomic handle design which makes for ease of use, ensures maximum torque output and at the same time brings a comfortable grip while using. The handle is red and black in color.
The Xiaomi Wiha 26-in-1 Precision Screwdriver comes with a price tag of 179 Yuan ($28). Details of its availability are yet to be disclosed but do expect to see it soon on online retailers like GearBest, LightInTheBox, etc. The first-gen model is an hot-selling product across the various e-retail platforms so we expect this one to also perform well even though it is a bit expensive.
These days, everything comes in PDF format. We are bombarded with PDF files that we are unable to edit and when it comes to finding an app on Android or iOS to convert it into the doc format, most of the popular ones are paid. You do get some free PDF to Word convertors, but they come with multiple drawbacks, which forces us to opt for their PRO versions.
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Sharp has recently unveiled the new S3 Android One smartphone in Japan. It is a rugged Android One mid-range phone that has arrived to replace the Sharp S2 Android One smartphone from last year.
Sharp S3 Android One Specifications and Features
The Sharp S3 Android One phone features a IPX5/8 waterproof, IP6X dustproof and military-grade shock resistant chassis that measures 144 x 71 x 8.5 and weighs 143 grams. It can be availed in four colors like Turquoise, Navy Black, White and Pink. Since the smartphone features thick bezels around the display, it is quite evident that the company has not focused on making Sharp S3 Android One an aesthetically pleasing device.
The S3 Android One is fitted with a 5-inch IGZO display by Sharp that offers Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 430 chipset powers the smartphone along with 3 GB of RAM. It features an internal storage of 32 GB and its expandable storage slot carries support for up to 256 GB microSD card.
The rear side of the phone features an LED enabled 13.1-megapixel camera that has been optimized to capture good photos in low light conditions. It has a selfie camera of 5-megapixel. One of the major gripes of this smartphone is that it lacks a fingerprint reader.
The Sharp S3 is fueled by a 2,700mAh battery that offers 4G LTE talk time of 1,319 minutes and 4G LTE standby time of 605 hours. It takes around 155 minutes to completely charge it. The smartphone comes pre-loaded with the latest Android 8.0 Oreo OS. For connectivity, the Sharp S3 Android One offers features like Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 and USB-C.
Currently, the Sharp S3 Android One phone is exclusively available in Japan through Y!mobile with a price tag of 32,400 Yen (~$300). The smartphone is also expected to debut in Taiwan in the near future.
OnePlus has announced its new buyback program for the Indian users, which allows users to purchase the recently launched OnePlus 5T smartphone by exchanging their old smartphones. To offer this new program, the China-based company has partnered with Cashify.
The company will be accepting old smartphones from selected companies only, which include OnePlus, Apple, Asus, BlackBerry, Gionee, Google, HTC, Huawei, Intex, Karbonn, Lenovo, LeEco, LG, Micromax, Motorola, OPPO, Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Xolo.
Also, the buyback program is available only in select cities across the nation, which includes Ahmedabad, Agra, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gandhinagar, Gurgaon, Howrah, Hyderabad, Indore, Lucknow, Jalandhar, Kanpur, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Mohali, Mumbai, Noida, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Puducherry, Panchkula, Surat, Thane, and Vadodara.
To use this program, the user will first have to submit the details of their old device in order to receive a quote. If the quote is satisfactory, the user can then proceed to place an order for a new OnePlus 5T on the company’s official online store — oneplusstore.in. Once the new phone is delivered, the Cashify team will contact the user to fix an appointment. Once your old smartphone is verified, the Cashify representative will give the cash at the time of pickup.
The OnePlus 5T was launched in November last year, as a successor of the OnePlus 5. It comes with a 6.01-inch Full HD+ Optic AMOLED display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top. Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and is available in two variants — 6GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage.
The device comes with a 16-megapixel primary sensor at the back, with a wide-angle lens and large f/1.7 aperture. Compared to the OnePlus 5, the secondary telephoto lens on this one has now been replaced by a 20-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture for better low-light photography and improved depth-of-field. The phone is powered by a 3,300mAh battery which also supports Dash Charging.
Sony is the only smartphone manufacturer that has launched 4K resolution supporting smartphones like Xperia Z5 Premium and Xperia XZ Premium. These smartphones feature LCD screen that support 4K resolution. Recent reports have revealed that the upcoming Sony Xperia XZ Pro premium flagship phone will be featuring a 4K OLED display. Fresh information states that the Japanese tech giant may launched smartphones with flexible displays in the near future as supply chains sources have revealed that LG Display will be supplying it with flexible OLED panels.
According to Business Korea, the South Korean company has been providing Sony with OLED panels for high-end Sony TVs. Now, LG Display and Sony have reportedly extended their partnership as the former will be supplying flexible OLED panels to the latter. This indicates that Sony may launch an Xperia flagship phone with flexible OLED screen in the near future.
Flexible screens are mainly used for launching smartphones with curved edges on the display. Hence, Sony is likely to launch premium Xperia phones that will appear like Samsung’s dual edge curved phones like Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 8.
During the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, Samsung had reportedly showcased its first foldable smartphone to investors in a private meeting. It is speculated to debut either by the end of 2018 or early next year. The South Korean publication also claims that Sony will be also manufacturing foldable smartphones. However, there is no confirmation on when it will be launching its first foldable phone.
LG Display’s OLED panel are already available on LG G6, LG V30 and Google Pixel 2 XL smartphones. The South Korean company seems to be busy adding new clients to increase the popularity of its OLED panels.
As far as the upcoming flagship phone from Sony is concerned, the rumor mill has claimed that the alleged Xperia XZ Pro will be coming with a 5.7-inch OLED display that will carry support for 4K resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels. The premium flagship may get unveiled alongside the Xperia XZ2 during Sony’s press event at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 on Feb. 26.
HMD Global has officially unveiled the Nokia 3310 4G smartphone in China. In the home country, the Nokia 3310 4G will be available through China Mobile. The handset is running on YunOS, Alibaba Group’s OS based on Android Open Source Project (AOSP). And, it comes with some advanced features such as Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Nokia 3310 4G Specifications and Features
In terms of appearance, the newly announced Nokia 3310 4G resembles with the original Nokia 3310 (2017) that was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech expo in February last year. It measures 117 x 52.4 x 13.35 mm and it weighs 88.1 grams. Compared to last year’s model, the Nokia 3310 4G is slightly taller and thicker.
The handset can be availed in color choices like Fresh Blue and Dark Black. Like the Nokia 3310 (2017), the 4G variant may arrive in more color options in the near future.
The Nokia 3310 4G carries support for single micro-SIM card. It features a 2.4-inch display that supports a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. A polarizing film is placed on the display of the phone that allow users to view the contents of the screen clearly under direct sunlight. The handset has 256 MB of RAM and a native storage capacity of 512 MB. It also supports up to 64 GB microSD card on its external storage slot. For photography, it is fitted with an LED enabled 2-megapixel snapper on its back panel.
The connectivity features available on the Nokia 3310 4G are 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, microUSB, Bluetooth 4.0, and 3.5mm audio jack. It is fueled by a 1,200mAh battery that offers 5 hours of talk time on 4G VoLTE and 12 days of standby time on 4G VoLTE.
The Nokia 3310 4G is now listed on the official Nokia Mobile website (Chinese edition). It is expected to be available through China Mobile stores in the home country starting from next month. HMD Global may announce the global edition of the Nokia 3310 4G at MWC 2018 tech exhibition in the coming month.
According to Digit, Reliance Jio will reportedly partner with HMD Global to launch the Nokia 3310 4G in India. The carrier is expected to make the handset available in the country with bundled voice and data offers. HMD Global is also expected to launch newer editions of Nokia N-Gage and E72 phones with 4G.
What’s your opinion on the Nokia 3310 4G? Share us your views by posting your comments below.
You can now get your hands on JMGO M6 portable DLP projector by shelling out just $399 on GearBest. Let’s check out the details.
The aforesaid promo is valid for black/golden color version of the JMGO M6 portable DLP projector, which adopts DLP technology in order to provide stable images. Moreover, the device is backed by a robust MTK 4-core chip.
The highly portable projector allows you to share your ideas regardless of where you go. It offers an exceptional brightness of 200 ANSI lumens that can easily cover a small room. Moreover, it can be connected to a PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox.
GearBest is giving a coupon code, ‘JMGM6’ that you can apply at the time of checking out to bring the projector’s already economical selling price further down to only $369. The coupon is valid only for first 100 units and only 77 pieces were left at the time of writing.
It’s also worth noting that the promo is slated to end in 6 days. You can head straight to this link and take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end.
Finding a unique Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one can prove to be arduous. If you’re still looking for a comprehensive list of the best and most unique gifts for your significant other without shelling out a lot of money, we have good news for you.
GeekBuying is offering massive discounts on selected items as part of its Valentine’s Day promo. On top of that, you can win surprise gift on the site until February 5.
The site will randomly tag selected items with a “Rose Flower” and it will be shipped with a surprise gift. Based on availability, the site might ship the free gift separately.
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This category offers a massive 34% discount on the Coolpad Cool S1 4G smartphone, which carries a steep price tag of $388.99. Smartphone enthusiasts can now get their hands on the well-received phone by shelling out only $255.99.
The Cool S1 smartphone sports a big 5.5-inch FHD screen with a resolution of 1920X1080 pixels. Moreover, it offers 6GB of RAM, 64GB ROM and packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, under the hood. The discount is valid for 6 days.
Likewise, the category offers considerable reductions on the original price of VORKE V2 Plus Mini PC, Jumper EZbook 3L Pro, Zhiyun Smooth Q + Sports Camera Mounting Plate, and Original Xiaomi HUAMI AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 Version.
Smart Life
This segment of GeekBuying Valentine’s Day promo includes smartphones, tablets, tablets and PC gadget and home improvement items. Here’s a brief glimpse of what each category has to offer.
The smartphones sections feature a myriad of handsets that are up for grabs at a discounted price. For instance, the ZTE Nubia Z17 Lite smartphone which bears a price tag of $449.99 is currently available for only $269.99 on GeekBuying. This is a considerable 40% reduction in the handset’s original selling price. Moreover, you can choose from a slew of color options including blue and black gold. This promo will end in 13 days.
Similarly, the TV Boxes category comprises multiple brands that you can choose from. As part of its Valentine’s Day promo, the site is offering 51% reduction in the original $123.38 asking price of H96 PRO Plus KODI TV Box. Thanks to this reduction in price, you can now buy the H96 PRO Plus for only $59.99 on GeekBuying.
Various tablets and PC gadgets have also received considerable discounts on GeekBuying. Lining with this, you can buy the T-bao Tbook X8S Pro laptop for only $299.99, although it actually carries a price tag of $439.99. This offer is valid for 6 more days. The last section in this category, Home Improvement offers discounts on all sorts of items that come in handy at home. For instance, you can buy the SARMOCARE S100 Ultrasonic electric toothbrush for only $26.99. This is a massive 49% reduction in the device’s original price tag of $52.79.
For Her
Whether your soul mate loves to travel, prefers to look good all the time or is a devoted follower of fashion, this category offers a broad range of variety that you can buy without spending a fortune. Let’s delve straight into the details.
Here you can buy several items for an adventure junkie. For instance, the Huawei Band 2 Pro sports tracker which carries a price tag of $120.08 is currently up for grabs for only $49.99 on GeekBuying. The site is offering a massive 58% discount on the device’s original selling price. The offer is valid for 6 days.
As far as Beauty Supplies category is concerned, the site is offering many items at a heavily-discounted price. You can go for Xiaomi Yueli Electric Hair Clipper, which carries a considerable 48% discount on its selling price of $71.46. In other words, you only pay $36.99 to buy this Xiaomi-branded electric hair clipper.
Fashion-conscious buyers haven’t been neglected either. In this section, GeekBuying is selling scads of accessories such as PDRH006-B Colorful Personalized LOVE Bracelets, and Simple Silver Leaf Shape Earrings Ear Pendants at a discounted price.
For Him
This section of GeekBuying’s latest promo gives men something to cheer about. The category extends into different segments including RC and Cameras, Intelligent Mobility and Gaming Gadgets.
If your significant other is an avid gamer, you can buy him an Azpen AZ-VR Nibiru Allwinner VR headset which bears a 55% discount on GeekBuying. As a result, the device is available for only $89.99.
Popular Items
You can get your hands on a slew of buyers’ favorite items in this section of GeekBuying’s promo without burning a hole in your pocket. For instance, the Xiaomi Mijia bedside lamp, which actually sells for $98.41 is being sold for only $49.99 for a limited period of time. The offer expires after 6 more days.
While finding a great gift for your loved one could be a backbreaking task, taking advantage of this promo is as simple as clicking here. It’s worth noting that Valentine’s Day offer is only valid for a few days.
Previous reports have revealed that MediaTek will be concentrating on low-end Helio P series chipsets in this year as it high-end SoCs have met with lukewarm response not only from its clients but also from the end users. The company is reportedly working on Helio P40 and Helio P70 chipsets that are rumored to get unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in the coming month. These chipsets will be reportedly powering the forthcoming low-budget phones from Xiaomi, Meizu, Vivo and other domestic brands. Fresh information suggests that the Helio P38 is also an upcoming low-budget chipset from the company.
Apart from Helio P40 and Helio P70, the company is also expected to announce the Helio P38 chipset in the near future. It will be slightly lower performing chipset compared to the Helio P40. The Helio P38 octa-core chipset is expected to feature four cores of Cortex A73 and four cores of Cortex A53. It will deliver a maximum clocking speed of 1.8 GHz. The better performing Helio P40 promises to deliver processing speeds of 2.0 GHz.
The octa-core processor of the Helio P38 will be coupled with Mali-G72 MP3 graphics with a reduced clocking speed of around 700 MHz or 650 MHz. Even though the Helio P38 is said to be a lower frequency chipset, it has been reportedly built to consume less power and produce less heat. Hence, it is speculated that in terms of performance like gaming, it may even outperform the Helio P40 or P70.
MediaTek Helio P38 chipset is rumored to take on the Snapdragon 632 that may power the Redmi Note 5. It is speculated that the Helio P38 driven smartphones will be carrying a price tag of 799 Yuan.
As expected, the Lenovo-owned Motorola has unveiled a new variant of the Moto X4 in the Indian market which comes with 6GB of RAM. The Moto X4 with 6GB RAM will go on sale in India from 1st February through online retailer Flipkart and Moto Hubs around the country.
The 6GB RAM Moto X4 is priced at Rs. 24,999, which roughly converts to $393. It comes pre-installed with the Android Oreo operating system. The Moto X4 was launched in India a couple of months ago and is priced at Rs. 20,999 for the 3GB RAM model, while the 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 22,999.
Apart from the bumped-up RAM, everything else remains same. The Moto X4 flaunts a 5.2-inch LTS IPS Full HD display with 1920 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and pixel density of 424ppi. The display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla glass. Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 octa-core processor clocked at 2.2GHz.
The phone was originally launched in India in two variants — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. Now, it will also be available with 6GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.
On the back side, the phone features a dual camera system that includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture and an 8-megapixel secondary camera sensor with f/2.2 aperture. The dual lenses are coupled with features like phase detection autofocus (PDAF), 4K video shooting and dual-LED flash.
The dual-camera combination helps users to shoot photos with DSLR-like ‘Bokeh’ effects. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel selfie snapper with LED flash and f/2.0 aperture. It offers features like 4-megapixel adaptive low light photography mode and a beautification mode.
Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, USB Type-C port, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM card support. It is an IP68 certified phone, meaning it is protected from damage by dust and water. The phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery and supports fast charging.
You can now get your hands on Xiao Yi Car WiFi DVR at a discounted price of $39.74 on LightInTheBox.
The international online retail company is offering a massive 53% discount on the Xiao Yi Car WiFi DVR, which sports a 2.7-inches LCD display screen. The device bears a price tag of $84.99, but it will be selling for only $39.74 on LightInTheBox for a limited period of time.
The Xiao Yi Car WiFi DVR runs at full HD 1080P/60fps. It is housed in a compact and lightweight body and is built from high-quality PC and ABS material. The easy-to-install car DVR is shock-proof and is backed by a 240mAh Li-polymer battery.
This offer, which is valid for the gray version of the Xiaomi Yi Car Wi-Fi DVR, is slated to end in 6 days. It’s worth noting that the device only offers Chinese language version.
At the time of checking out, you can use coupon code ‘LITBXIAOYI’ to get an additional $4.75 discount, which brings your grand total down to just $34.99. The aforesaid coupon code will expire on February 5.
It’s also worth noting that you do not get a memory card. In order to take advantage of the promo, simply click here.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus smartphone was made available to the public in December 2017. The Redmi-branded phone boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features.
In addition to a myriad of other features, it sports a 5.99-inch touchscreen display that has a resolution of 1080 X 2160 pixels at 403 PPI (pixels per inch). But despite brimming with exceptional features, the handset failed to garner popularity among budget-conscious buyers because it carried a steep price tag of $325.48.
We have good news for those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the Redmi 5 Plus smartphone without burning a hole in their pocket. Let’s check out the details.
As part of its Lightning Sale, international online retail company, LightInTheBox is offering a massive 51% discount on the Redmi 5 Plus smartphone’s original selling price. In other words, you can now get your hands on the well-received smartphone by shelling out only $159.97.
The discount is valid for the black color version of the Redmi 5 Plus smartphone, which is backed by a robust 4000.0mAh battery and powered by a 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. Under the hood, the device packs 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard memory.
You can head straight to this link in order to take advantage of the promo, which is slated to end soon. Moreover, there were only 442 pieces remaining for the Lightning Sale.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ designs could be said to be all but confirmed. We have basically seen it all via leaked renders, but we still wait anxiously to be the device in real life. But before that will happen on February 26, the internet keeps buzzing with leaked details and renders of the duo. We have just recently spotted the leaked renders of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ and they come from Canadian phone skin maker DBrand.
Samsung Galaxy S9 renders
The renders are no different from the ones we have seen in the past but still, they are worth having a look at. We can’t say they are official renders as that is still elusive but these renders revive or rather, sort of reaffirm the rumor that the Galaxy S9+ will feature a dual camera setup while the Galaxy S9 will have a single rear camera. Both models are also expected to feature a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor placed directly under the rear camera instead of by the side as was done on the Galaxy S8 series.
In addition, the new renders also gift us a fair enough view of the front aspect of both devices. From the look of things, both flagship models will feature a similar design on the front part. What differentiates both is their display sizes. The Galaxy S9 will come with a 5.77-inch Quad HD+ dual-curved Super AMOLED display while the Galaxy S9+ will come with a bigger 6.22-inch Quad HD+ dual-curved Super AMOLED display. Both models will pack the Bixby button which is seen on the right side of the display while the volume rocker buttons and power key are located at the right side. Other details like the presence of a Snapdragon 845 chipset as well as an Exynos 9810 chipset are all but confirmed. Both models are billed to be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event holding on February 25 in New York.
When Apple launched the flagship iPhone X, it announced a new biometric authentication feature named Face ID which the device packs. Face ID is a facial recognition system designed and developed by Apple Inc. for the iPhone. Since the unveiling of the technology, a number of OEMs have been scrambling to have their own facial recognition technology due to the highly secure nature of the facial recognition feature. One of such companies is AllCall, an innovative company right out of China and it is bringing this hot technology to their coming model- AllCall MIX2.
In order to use the AllCall Mix 2’s Face ID technology, all you need do is to enroll your face and that’s all. The process of enrolling the face is quite easy and simple, so no worries. According to AllCall, the 3D facial recognition uses the HD front-facing camera with 3D facial recognition. The software can capture nearly 1024 facial features for accurate and fast recognition. The software also comes with learning feature and can undertake an in-depth analysis of the facial information based on your facial contours. In addition, you could light up the display and unlock the phone with just a look and the response time is 2 seconds. Apart from the Face ID, the AllCall Mix 2 also comes with a rear-mounted Touch ID which utilizes a fingerprint sensor. Thus, you get two options for locking the smartphone, Face ID, and Touch ID.
Apart from these two features, the AllCall Mix2 is expected to pack a 5.99-inch bezel-less full-screen design which supports 2160*1080 resolution. The Mix2 comes with an Helio P23 processor and also bring wireless fast charging support. The device may be launched soon. To get more information about the AllCall Mix2, you can get all the information you need from AllCall’s official website. You can also follow AllCall on Facebook to join the Facebook giveaway and you could be the lucky winner of the AllCall Mix2.
Nubia is the ZTE’s spinoff company that has been making phones for quite some time. I’ve been using the Nubia M2 for the past couple of weeks and I think it’s a solid budget phone that easily challenges the likes of Xiaomi or other top affordable smartphone makers. At the moment, the Nubia M2 costs less than $170 and I think it brings a lot of value. Learn more in our full Nubia M2 review.
The phone ships with all the usual items, no extras included.
DESIGN AND DISPLAY
We don’t have a full-screen design but the Nubia M2 is just gorgeous. It’s all metal, it has nice a really nice combination of black color with gold accents and nicely chamfered edges. The buttons are really nice too and the phone is really thin and comfortable to hold.
The display is easily one of the best in this price range. The AMOLED panel has deep blacks, punchy colors and good contrast.
Nubia implemented a selfie camera with a lot of megapixels to play with. The fingerprint scanner is really fast and reliable to use.Nicely backlit capacitive keys also serve as a pulsing notification light.
Other features include a headset jack that provides good sound quality and the loudspeaker is one of the best in class but its placed on the bottom left side, so you will end up covering it up quite often.
Finally, the Nubia M2 follows the trend of dual-camera setups, which uses sapphire glass lens for scratch resistance.
HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE
Snapdragon 625 is known not only for its superb power efficiency but also for great overall performance.
The Nubia M2 is no exception. You can play most of the 3D games on this phone without any issues. No Lag, not stutter whatsoever. You may see a few skipped frames but its just nitpicking, this is a budget phone after all. Finally, The phone does not get hot either.
BENCHMARKS
USER INTERFACE
You are going to either love or hate the Nubia 4.0 user interface that is based on Android 6.0, at least on the official international model that I have.
I usually prefer stock Android but I kind of like this user interface even though there is no app tray but there are quite a few customization options and tweaks to play with. Edge gestures may look like a gimmick but they are actually useful if you get used to using them. You can also adjust display settings, customize the navigation buttons, use a split-screen mode or use gesture controls that work well. I know that a lot of you are frustrated that the phone runs Android 6 but the overall performance is excellent. The phone is really fast and snappy even after installing plenty of applications. See a video review for the UI walkthrough.
CAMERAS
There are a lot of camera modes including a slow shutter, slow motion and a pro mode that allows you to adjust quite a few image settings. I’m tired of saying the same thing but since it’s winter time, I could only test the camera on a cloudy and dark day. Still, the overall daylight image quality is one of the best in this price range as the pictures are detailed and even dynamic range is usually adjusted properly.
You can also take pretty good pictures in low light but it depends on the situation. Some of the shots have quite a bit of noise but they are still usable for social media.
Portrait mode takes beautiful pictures but some shots have a few artifacts going on around the edges of the subject making the photo look unnatural.
Selfie image quality is very good too as there is plenty of detail and sharpness despite the fact that most of the pictures were taken in poor lighting.
This phone can shoot videos in 4k and the quality is very good for a budget phone. There is a good amount of detail and CAF works very well. However, there are quite a few video artifacts going on but that’s the case with all budget phones.
1080p selfie video quality is good too. Sound recording quality good be great but the background noise reduction leads to some sound artifacts that I don’t really like.
In terms of connectivity, the Nubia M2 is just excellent. Call quality and signal reception are really good, Wifi and Bluetooth work fine. You can also choose between 2 SIMs or 1 SIM and 1 microSD card for storage expansion. The phone supports USB OTG, but, unfortunately, there is no NFC. There are quite a few sensors, including a gyroscope, meaning that the Nubia M2 is compatible with VR headsets and 360 content.
BATTERY LIFE
Battery life is just superb thanks to the combination of power efficient chipset, relatively large battery pack and Amoled display. Your mileage may vary but I was able to get over 13 hours of screen-on time, which is more than enough for at least a couple of days of moderate usage.
Finally, I like that you can quickly fill up the battery with the supplied charger in just about 1h 20 mins.
CONCLUSIONS
Overall, the Nubia M2 is a great budget phone. I love its design and excellent build quality, great overall performance, solid cameras and a very good battery life. The only thing that may disappoint you is outdated Android 6 but at least the phone is very snappy. To be honest, I didn’t expect much from this phone but after using it for a couple of weeks, I can easily recommend it as one of the best phones in this price range as it offers a lot of value for the price.
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This is a considerable 40% reduction in the handset’s original selling price. Moreover, you can choose from a slew of color options including blue and black gold. This promo will end in 13 days.
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