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Buy Teclast F6 Pro Notebook For Just $429.99 On GearBest

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Jan 9, 2018

Teclast F6 Pro Notebook is ideal for budget-conscious buyers who want to get their hands on a laptop crammed with awe-inspiring specs without burning a big hole in their pocket. The F6 Pro packs a powerful Intel Core m3 7Y30, 64-bit processor along with a myriad of other jaw-dropping features, despite bearing an affordable price tag.

Tech buffs that have been waiting to buy this Windows-powered, 13.3-inch laptop at an even cheaper price have something to cheer about. Teclast F6 Pro notebook is currently available on GearBest at a heavily discounted price. Let’s check out more details about this reduction in the cost of the coveted laptop.

As part of GearBest’s current promo, you can buy the silver-hued version of the F6 Pro for just $429.99. This is a considerable 28% reduction in the laptop’s original asking price. Once ordered the device ships between January 11 and January 13.

If you want to take advantage of this massive discount, head straight to this link before the promo comes to an end in 5 days. Also, it’s worth noting that only 41 pieces out of first 100 units were left at the time of writing.

Lenovo’s Refreshed ThinkPad X1 Lineup Supports Amazon Alexa And Dolby Vision HDR

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Jan 9, 2018

Lenovo has announced updated models for its ThinkPad X1 lineup which includes ThinkPad X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga and X1 Tablet. The most interesting feature of the new laptops is the support for Amazon Alexa and Dolby Vision HDR, which we are seeing for the first time on a laptop.

The newly updated ThinkPad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga comes with Intel‘s 8th-generation Kaby Lake processors, which promises to offer improved performance and battery optimization. Both devices now include the new ThinkShutter webcam cover that’s supposed to protect users from spying.

Both laptops have far-field microphones for enabling Alexa. There is a feature that enables users to wake the laptop up with voice command. It can also be used to play music, get news, control smart home appliances, and more. However, the Alexa won’t be available on the X1 machines at launch. Instead, it will be introduced with a software update sometime in the first half of this year.

Another feature — Dolby Vision HDR is a first for a laptop and is capable of pushing up to 500 nits of brightness. Basically, it is a superior HDR experience that provides a broader palette of vibrant colours, greater contrast and brightness. However, this feature will also come later after a software update. And of course, it is dependent on compatible content and services.

Each model comes with universal USB-C charging capability. These laptops also feature a fingerprint reader and an IR camera that work with Windows Hello for added security. The company is offering “Crystal” experience, which is a bloatware free experience inspired by Microsoft Signature laptops.

Along with these laptops, Lenovo also launched X1 Tablet — marking the third-generation of the tablet. It features a 13-inch 3K HDR display which is compatible with HDR2. It comes with an optional LTE-A support and an improved full-function ThinkPad keyboard experience.

The tablet is now running Intel’s new 8th-generation Core processors and comes with an improved Lenovo Pen Pro stylus that supports 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity. The device supports facial recognition via IR camera and claims to be offering all-day battery life.

The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Yoga are going on sale this month, with a starting price of $1,709 and $1,889 respectively. On the other hand, the X1 Tablet will be available for purchase from March for $1,599.

Apple iPhone SE 2 May Debut in June at WWDC 2018, Likely to Support Wireless Charging

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Jan 9, 2018

Apple is reportedly working on a successor phone for the 4-inch iPhone SE smartphone that it had launched March 2016. Recent reports have revealed that the Cupertino company may unveil the alleged iPhone SE 2 as early as in the first half of this year. According to a leakster from China, the iPhone SE 2 may get unveiled at the Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2018 event in June this year. The leakster also claims that the successor of the iPhone SE will be arriving with a glass rear in order to carry support for wireless charging.

Metal is known does not work well with wireless technology. Hence, in order to provide wireless charging, a smartphone needs to have a glass rear. As of this writing, the iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 8 are the only smartphones from Apple that are enabled with wireless charging since they come with glass rear.

In May 2017, the rumor mill had leaked an image that showed the glass back panels for the alleged iPhone SE 2. The image shows that the rear camera and its LED flash are arranged vertically.

Rumors have it that the iPhone SE 2 may house a 4-inch or 4.2-inch display. It may feature the Apple A10 Fusion chipset that powers the iPhone 7 smartphone. The SoC is rumored to be accompanied by 2 GB of RAM. It may arrive in 32 GB and 128 GB storage models. For photography, the iPhone SE 2 may include 12-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel selfie snapper. It will arrive pre-installed with iOS 11.x and it may include a 1,700mAh battery.

Apart from showcasing new versions of the iOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS, Apple had debuted new devices like refreshed iPad Pro models, new iMacs, MacBooks, MacBook Pro and so at the WWDC 2017. Hence, there is a possibility that the Cupertino company may introduce the iPhone SE 2 at WWDC 2018. It is likely to launch with a price tag of around $400. Rumors have it that the smartphone will be manufactured in India.

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Honor 9 Lite With Four Cameras Could Launch In India Later This Month

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Jan 9, 2018

Honor, the subsidiary of Huawei, has announced that it plans to launch a new smartphone in the Indian market later this month which features dual front cameras as well as dual cameras on the back. While the company didn’t reveal the phone’s name, we expect it to be Honor 9 Lite as the company said that “the next smartphone is tailor-made for the selfie lovers with dual front cameras.”.

The Honor 9 Lite is a stripped-down variant of the Honor 9 and was originally launched in China last month. The company has already launched Honor 9i with four cameras in India in October last year.

The Honor 9 Lite features a 5.65-inch Full HD+ display bearing 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio and a 2.5D curved glass on top. Under the hood, it is powered by a Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor, accompanied by Mali T830-MP2 GPU.

The phone is available in three variants — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage, 4GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB onboard storage. It features a dual camera module with 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel camera sensors along with an LED flash. On the front, there is a 13-megapixel front-facing camera accompanied by a 2-megapixel shooter for taking selfies.

There is a fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone, for added security. Software-wise, the Honor 9 Lite is running Android 8.0 Oreo operating system based EMUI 8.0. The connectivity options include dual-SIM slots, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. The device is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery.

The Honor 9 Lite was launched in four colour options — Navy, Seagull Gray, Magic Nightfall and Pearl White. In China, the phone’s pricing starts at 1199 yuan (approximately $182) and we are expecting similar pricing in India too. We will know the phone’s pricing and availability information once it launches in India in the coming weeks.

Phone Bundle Discount On LightInTheBox You Don’t Want To Miss

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Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 For Just $153.94 On LightInTheBox

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Jan 9, 2018

Looks like smartphone lovers are in for a treat. The international online retail company, LightInTheBox is currently offering a phone bundle discount you don’t want to miss. Let’s delve straight into the details.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

As part of its current phone bundle discount, LightInTheBox is offering a massive 67% discount on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone, bringing down the handset’s original asking price of $469.71 to just $153.94.You can choose from gray and black color options. It’s worth noting that you pay an additional $8.8 for the black-tinted Redmi Note 4 and as a result, you end up paying $162.74 for this version of the handset.

This discount is available for only 200 pieces so head straight to this link and take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end.

LeTV LeEco Coolpad Cool1 Smartphone

Alternatively, you can go for a gold-tinted LeTV LeEco Coolpad Cool1 smartphone, which is currently up for grabs on LightInTheBox for just $107.50. This is a considerable 40% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $180.49.

The aforesaid version of the LeEco Coolpad Cool1 smartphone comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It sports a 5.5-inch display and is backed by a robust 4060mAh battery. Click here to buy it at a heavily discounted price.

The other variant of LeTV LeEco Coolpad Cool1 smartphone that has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory is also available at a discounted price on LightInTheBox. While the phone’s original asking price is $189.99, you can now get your hands on it by shelling out just $113.16, thanks to LightInTheBox phone bundle discount.

This 4GB+32GB RAM/ROM variant of LeEco Coolpad Cool1 is available in two color options including golden and silver. You’d pay an additional $2.43 for the silver-tinted handset. In other words, the silver version of the LeEco Coolpad Cool1 smartphone is available for $115.59 on Banggood. Click here to buy this variant of the phone before the promo ends.

HOMTOM S8

The HOMTOM S8 smartphone sports a large 5.7-inch IPS, HD+ display with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels at 282.45 PPI (pixel per inch). Moreover, it is powered by MediaTek MT6750T, 64-bit processor.

Three color variants of this Android-powered 4G smartphone including silver, blue and black are currently available on LightInTheBox at a discounted price. All three aforesaid color options are available bearing a discounted price tag of just $132.05.

This is a massive 60% price cut on HOMTOM S8’s original selling price of $326.88. You can too take advantage of this promo before it ends by heading straight to this link.

DOOGEE MIX 2

Last but definitely not least, the site is offering a considerable 60% off on the original $478.54 asking price of DOOGEE MIX 2 4G smartphone. You can now get your hands on blue, golden or black-hued DOOGEE MIX 2 smartphone by shelling out only$189.04.

However, since this promo is valid only on limited pieces, buyers are advised to visit this link without wasting time and take advantage of the massive 60% discount on DOOGEE MIX 2 before the promo comes to an end.

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Huawei Mate 10 AT&T Deal Reportedly Canceled Before CES Launch

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Jan 9, 2018

Huawei is aiming to expand its smartphone business in the U.S. this year. The company has been selling its smartphones unlocked through different retailers in the U.S. since many years. However, to expand its smartphone business in the country it is crucial for the company to make its phones available through local carriers. Recent reports had claimed that Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro could be the company’s first flagship phones to arrive in the U.S. through AT&T. However, fresh information that has surfaced on the Wall Street Journal states that AT&T has opted out of the deal with Huawei.

In March 2017, the rumor mill had revealed that Huawei is in talks with AT&T to release Mate 10 in the U.S. When Mate 10 Pro’s AT&T branded firmware files had emerged in last October, it appeared that the Mate 10 duo would be indeed avail through the carrier this year.

Just before the end of 2017, reports had revealed that the carrier had pushed the launching of Mate 10 to February. However, fresh information that the carrier will not be selling the smartphone. The news has surfaced just ahead of the Huawei’s press conference that will happen at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) today. Rumors had claimed that the Chinese company would be confirming on the deal at today’s launch event.

There is no information available on why AT&T has walked out of the deal. Regardless of AT&T’s decision, the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro will still arrive in the U.S. as unlocked phones through major retailers. Huawei was also discussing with Verizon to release Mate 10 series phones in the U.S. As of this writing, there is no confirmation on whether Verizon will be carrying the Mate 10 phones.

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Samsung’s First Foldable Phone with 7.3-inch Display Reportedly Launching in December 2018

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Jan 9, 2018

Samsung has previously said that it will be launching its first foldable smartphone this year if it manages to overcome all the technical glitches associated with it. Fresh information revealed by South Korea’s ET News claims that the company will begin the manufacturing of its first foldable phone in November this year and it is aiming to unveil it in December.

Industry insiders have revealed to the South Korean publication that Samsung’s first foldable smartphone will feature a massive OLED display of 7.3 inches. The report also states that Samsung Displaywill start the manufacturing of the foldable OELD panels in March this year. The company is expected to begin its mass production in September in order to debut it in November. If the highly anticipated smartphone does not get unveiled by December this year, it may get officially introduced by early 2019.

It is speculated that the first foldable phone by Samsung will be sporting an inward folding mechanism that will allow its users to open it like a book. In general, it will look like a smartphone, but once it is unfolded users will be able to use it as a tablet. A previous report has claimed that it may feature a technology that is similar to Apple’s 3D Touch.

The publication has also claimed that Samsung may showcase its first foldable smartphone to the investors behind closed doors in September. This may happen at the IFA 2018 tech trade event that usually takes place in September each year.

As far as the pricing of the Samsung’s first foldable phone is concerned, it is likely to cost much higher than the existing premium smartphones that it sells. Hence, it is dubbed as “super premium” in terms of performance as well as pricing.

Previous reports have claimed that Samsung is likely to release its first foldable phone in limited numbers in order to check the response of the audience. Also, only a few countries are expected to receive this phone.

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LG G7 Launch Pushed to March Followed by Market Release in April, Claims Report

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Jan 9, 2018

LG had released a lot of information on the various features of the LG G6 smartphone before unveiling it at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 event in February last year. However, there is hardly any information available on the specs and features of the upcoming successor phone for the LG G6. According to The Investor, the South Korean company will not be unveiling its next flagship phone at the MWC 2018. Citing information received from a South Korean telecom official, the publication has reported that the LG G7 will be unveiled in March and it will be made available for buying in April this year.

LG is known for releasing its G series flagship phones with the latest chipset. However, last year, instead of powering the LG G6 with the Snapdragon 835, it had to settle with Snapdragon 821 chipset for it because Samsung had acquired the initial stocks of SD835 for its Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones.

Now that the successor of the LG G6 is expected to debut a bit late, it is speculated that the company wants to power it with the Snapdragon 845. The upcoming Galaxy S9 and S9+ are also rumored to be powered by the same chipset.

In November 2017, Hwang Jeong-hwan was appointed as the president and CEO of LG mobile communications. It appears that he has a new strategy for the company as he is reportedly thinking about rebranding the G series flagship phones. Reports have also revealed that the company is yet to decide a name for the successor of LG G6.

Apart from the Snapdragon 845, the upcoming G series flagship phone is expected to feature FullVision OLED display that offers 18:9 aspect ratio. It is rumored to arrive with an iris identification feature for unlocking the handset.

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Xiaomi Mi 5s Is Available For Just $271.17 On Banggood

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Buy Xiaomi Mi 5s Smartphone For Just $271.17 On Banggood

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Jan 9, 2018

Xiaomi Mi 5s smartphone was made available to the public back in September 2016. The phone sports a 5.15-inch touchscreen display which bears a resolution of 1080 X 1920 pixels and is powered by 2.15GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor.

The Mi 5s packs 3GB of RAM, paired with 64GB of non-expandable internal storage. For the photography enthusiasts, the phone offers a 12MP camera on the back and a 4MP front shooter for selfie addicts.

You can now get your hands on the Mi 5s by shelling out just $297.99 on Banggood. The site is currently offering a considerable 26% discount on the handset’s original asking price of $399.99. On top of that, you also earn 297 Banggood points.

But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code ‘1BGXM5SP’ and get an additional $26.82 off on the Mi 5s smartphone. You’d end up paying only $271.17 for this gold-tinted Xiaomi-branded smartphone after applying the aforesaid coupon code at the time of checking out.

You can head straight to this link in order to take advantage of the offer before it comes to an end.

Xiaomi Mi 6 Smartphone Is Up For Pre-Order For Just $369.85 On Banggood

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Pre-Order Xiaomi Mi 6 Smartphone For Just $369.85 On Banggood

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Jan 9, 2018

Xiaomi’s Mi 6 smartphone hit the store shelves in April last year. The handset sports a 5.5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080X1920 pixels at 428 PPI (pixels per inch). It packs a powerful 2.45GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of non-expandable ROM, under the hood.

Much to the delight of smartphone enthusiasts who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on Xiaomi Mi 6 smartphone without spending a lot of money, Banggood is currently offering a pre-order discount on the handset’s original asking price of $517.81.

Thanks to the aforesaid Banggood promo, you can now pre-order the black color version of the Mi 6 smartphone by shelling out only $397.69. Aside from saving $120.12, you also earn 397 Banggood points.

The Xiaomi Mi 6 is backed by a robust 3350mAh nonremovable battery and it runs on Android. On the photography front, it sports a 12MP rear-mounted camera and an 8MP front shooter for selfie addicts. In addition to Xiaomi Mi 6 smartphone, the package comprises one Type-C cable, Type-C TO AUDIO cable, US charger, and an eject pin.

You can click here to pre-order the phone on Banggood and take advantage of the discount before it comes to an end. It’s worth noting that the smartphone is expected to ship after Monday, January 15. You can use promo code ‘1Mi664GB’ at the time of checking out and buy the handset for only $369.85.

Update: This xiaomi mi6 coupon code is available, but it is out of stock, will re-stock soon.

Here is another new coupon code for Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: 1BGMix264, $35 off, here is the buy link: Mi Mix 2

Buy Dibea C17 2-in-1 Wireless Vacuum Cleaner For Just $99.99 On GearBest

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Buy Dibea 2-in-1 Wireless Vacuum Cleaner For Just $99.99 On GearBest

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Jan 9, 2018

Sporting a creative design, Dibea C17 2-in-1 wireless vacuum cleaner is capable of cleaning closer to walls and edges, under sofas, kickstands, and beds. The device is equipped with a couple of extra rotary cleaning head, and Carbon fiber rolling brush that has two-speed control.

Dibea 2-in-1 wireless vacuum cleaner is currently up for grabs for just $99.99 on GearBest. This is a considerable 6% reduction in the device’s original asking price. It is only available in red color option on the site.
The Dibea C17 is an always-ready vacuum cleaner as it features a convenient docking station which is quite useful while charging, storing the device and even holding the extra accessories. Moreover, it sports a cordless design that allows you to clean everywhere without tangling.

If you want to take advantage of GearBest’s latest promo and buy the Dibea C17 vacuum cleaner at a discounted price, head straight to this link. It’s worth noting that only 18 pieces were left at the time of writing. On top of that, the promo is slated to end in 8 days.

HTC Announces Vive Pro and Vive Wireless Adaptor At CES 2018

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 8, 2018

CES 2018 won’t officially open till tomorrow but lots of companies have been announcing new products. HTC’s VR company, Vive, is one of them and has announced the Vive Pro and Vive Wireless Adaptor.

Vive Pro

The design of the Vive Pro is loosely based on the original. The front has the same vent holes but now includes dual front facing cameras. Vive has also built a new headstrap for the headset that includes “integrated high-performance headphones with a built-in amplifier”.

They have also included a sizing dial for maintaining balance when you put on the headset. Unlike the original that comes in black, the Vive Pro comes in blue.

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In terms of specifications, the Vive Pro still packs dual OLED displays but with an improved combined resolution of 2880 x 1600. This is a 78% increase over the former. There are also dual noise-canceling microphones with active noise cancellation and dual cameras.

The full tech specs have not been revealed yet as well as pricing and release date. We sure will update this post once they are available.

Vive Wireless Adaptor

Vive also announced the Vive Wireless Adaptor, a device that will allow you use the Vive and Vive Pro wirelessly. The adaptor uses Intel’s WiGig technology which operates at 60GHz, an interference free band. The result is lower latency and an improved performance. The company says the adaptor will ship to customers all over the world in Q3 2018.

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Lenovo’s ZUK Could Make Comeback With New Product In April: Rumor

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Jan 8, 2018

ZUK, a subsidiary of China-based Lenovo which was incorporated in 2015 with an aim to offer premium phones at an affordable price, has not been in operations since quite some time. However, as per the latest report, the company is all set to make a comeback later this year in April.

Last year, there were reports suggesting that ZUK Z3 will be launched and the company was expected to host three separate events to announce the phone. However, that didn’t happen last year and now fans are suggesting that the company could launch the device this year.

Along with the discussion about the ZUK Z3 phone on China-based microblogging platform Weibo, some posters have also appeared with a message of April 23, which many believe is the date when the company could announce a new product.

Last week, Chang Cheng, Vice President of Lenovo Group, got transferred to the company’s MBG (Mobile Business Group) China and has been given the responsibility for the product organization, research, and development work in the country. The news about his transfer as Lenovo’s Product Planning Manager in China also hints about the brand’s return.

While the company has stopped production of new devices, the ZUI — Android-based company’s own operating system is still in development. However, the company has not yet announced anything related to ZUK and there is a possibility that all this is just speculation. So, take this news with a pinch of salt.

The last smartphone announced by the company was ZUK Edge, which features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass on top. It is powered by quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor along with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The phone packs 3,100mAh non-removable battery and with the recent price-cut, it costs 1799 Yuan (approx. $264).

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AnTuTu Releases The Top 10 Android Phone Chipsets For 2017 – Qualcomm Dominated

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 8, 2018

The year 2017 was a very interesting year for the mobile phone industry. The second half of the year heralded the trend for mobile phones with the 18:9 aspect ratio and full-screen display. Despite the smartphone display dominating the headlines, one aspect that was also full f excitement was that of the smartphone processors. AnTuTu has now released a chart which gives an idea of the statistics of the various mobile chipsets that were used on the Android smartphones launched last year.

The statistics show the percentage based on usage for the processors and as you would expect, the Snapdragon 835 dominated the charts with a 15.54% market share. The figure may not be too impressive, though, considering that the new flagship chip wasn’t deployed as much as the SD 821 performed last year. Surprisingly, the Snapdragon 821 isn’t the second most popular chipset this year but the Snapdragon 820 claimed that record and that could be due to its cost. Third on the list is the Snapdragon 821 chipset and indeed, Qualcomm dominated the top 3 spots. Not just that, Qualcomm equally dominated the flagship mobile chipset market as Huawei’s Kirin 960 and Kirin 950 chipset are the only flagship chips on the list. The Kirin 960 chip occupies the number four spot 7.45% share of the Android phone market. All of those figures are from Huawei’s mobile phones like the Huawei P10, Mate 9 etc. However, don’t be surprised at the none-inclusion of the Kirin 970 chip on the list considering it was released in the fourth and final quarter of last year.

Going further, the Snapdragon 625 chipset occupies the number 5 spot and this is indeed impressive for a processor released in the early part of 2016. Qualcomm also grabbed a slice of the mid-range segment with the Snapdragon 652 and 660 chipsets recording some gains. The specific rankings and percentages are as follows: Snapdragon 835 (15.54%), Snapdragon 820 (12.14%), Snapdragon 821 (10.42%), Kirin 960 (7.45%), Snapdragon 625 (7.23%), MediaTek Helio X20 3.55%), Snapdragon 652 (3.21%), MediaTek Helio P10 (2.65%), Kirin 950 (2.38%) and Snapdragon 660 (2.05%).

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New Leaked Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Render Shows Slightly Different Rear Design

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Jan 8, 2018

It was reported that Xiaomi cancelled the Redmi Note 5 in favor of the Redmi 5 Plus. Although there has been no official confirmation about that happening neither has there been one saying it is still in the works. Notwithstanding, news about the phone has continued to surface.

A new leaked render of the Redmi Note 5 has been seen online. While it does share some similarities to the last one, it is also slightly different.

The Redmi Note 5 is shown in the image above with very thin bezels. Much more smaller than what you have on the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus. The bottom bezel is even thinner than that of the Mi MIX 2, which means the front camera and sensors sit at the top with the speaker.

If the Redmi Note 5 were to launch with this design, it will be a contender for the mid-range phone with the highest screen-to-body ratio.

On the rear, things are a bit more familiar. The design is still Redmi-like with silver antenna lines, curved sides, and the Mi logo. Where it does differ from the last leak is in the camera design.

There are still two sensors but both share the same housing. There is also no LED flash separating the sensors and the fingerprint scanner. Although the image doesn’t show the LED flash, it is definitely flanking the sensors on the right.

There is no confirmation that the Redmi Note 5 will be released. So far, everything we have seen has been just been unconfirmed leaks and rumors and the above is not an exception.

The phone is said to feature the same 5.99” FHD+ display as the Redmi 5 Plus and comes with a mysterious Snapdragon 632 processor.

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MyKronoz Releases The ZeTime Petite Smartwatch Hybrid With Three Day Battery Life

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Joel Joseph

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Jan 8, 2018

If you are into hybrid smartwatches, the MyKronoz ZeTime was a pretty good option bringing the best of both worlds featuring mechanical analog watch hands and a full touch screen display underneath. This meant that the watch showed you the time even when the screen was off. The company has now released a new variant of the ZeTime smartwatch at CES 2018, dubbed as the ZeTime Petite. Like the name suggests, this is going to be a more compact version of the original watch, featuring very similar features in a smaller, 39mm case (vs 44mm case on the regular version).

The ZeTime Petite comes with a stainless steel case protected by sapphire glass on top along with multiple watch bands and materials options. The screen size drops down to 1.05-inches (vs 1.22 inches on the original ZeTime) with 240 x 240 resolution. There are all the usual features that you would expect in a smartwatch, including notifications, fitness oriented options, heart rate sensor and remote phone controls. Plus, being a hybrid, the Mykronoz ZeTime Petite can last up to 3 days on a single charge for smartwatch functions and up to 30 days for the mechanical analog movement.

The smartwatch goes on sale for $299 on the company’s official website.

For more coverage from CES 2018, check out this link!

Acer’s Updated Swift 7 Is The World’s Thinnest Laptop

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Jan 8, 2018

Acer today announced three new laptops at CES 2018 in Las Vegas. Out of those three, one which captures the attention is the Acer Swift 7 which is claimed to be the world’s thinnest laptop, measuring just 8.9mm in thickness.

The company says that the Swift 7 laptop is designed in such a way that it makes the device easier for users to carry anywhere they travel, at any time. The laptop comes with an aluminium unibody design.

The display on the Acer Swift 7 has been upgraded from 13.3-inch to 14-inch, but it comes with Full HD resolution. The display uses IPS5 technology, along with Acer Color Intelligence and a Corning Gorilla Glass NBT touchscreen. The laptop packs a backlit keyboard, making it easier to work in low-light conditions such as long-haul international flights or train journeys.

It is powered by 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor, along with 8GB LPDDR3 RAM and 256GB PCIe SSD storage. It runs Windows 10 and also includes a fingerprint reader which allows password-free and more secure sign-in through Windows Hello.

The laptop further comes with 4G LTE connectivity, which is rare in laptops. 4G connectivity is powered by Intel XMM 4G LTE. According to the company, this makes it useful for the professionals who wish to eliminate tedious wireless connection problems while travelling and stay focused on the task at hand. It comes with Nano SIM card slot support and features eSIM technology.

As of the pricing and availability details, the new Acer Swift 7 will be available for purchase in North America starting March, carrying a price tag of $1,699. Later, the laptop will be available in EMEA starting April, for a starting price of 1,699 Euros.

While Swift 7 is thinner, it pales in comparison to other devices offered by Acer’s competitors in this price range. While Swift 7 offers 7th generation processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD, most devices in its price range now offer 8th generation Intel processors, better display and comparatively higher memory configuration.

For more coverage from CES 2018, check out this link!

HTC U11+ Could Get Red Colour Variant In The Coming Days

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