Display Panel of the Alleged Vivo X30 Has Surfaced in Freshly Leaked Images

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Jan 26, 2018

An industry insider with a consistent track record of revealing information on forthcoming phones has leaked two images of the display panel of the alleged Vivo X30. The new images reveal that the upcoming X30 smartphone will be arriving with a notch enabled full screen design like the Apple iPhone X.

Recent reports have revealed that some of the smartphone manufacturers from China are working on next-generation phones with iPhone X-like design. Around two months ago, the rumored mill had revealed that the forthcoming OPPO R13 looks quite similar to the first OLED iPhone from Apple. The flagship phone from the upcoming Huawei P11 series is also speculated to feature a notch at the topside of the display. Xiaomi is also reportedly working on Mi MIX 2S with a similar design. Freshly leaked images of the display panel of the rumored Vivo X30 shows that it will be also appearing like the iPhone X.

As it can be seen in the below images, the alleged Vivo X30’s top bezel has a U-shaped notch like appearance. However, the notch is not as big as the one found on the iPhone X. It is small enough to house the earpiece and a front-facing camera.

The probable reason behind a small-sized notch could be that it may not be featuring an advanced frontal camera like the TrueDepth Camera system found on the iPhone X. The images also reveal that the handset will be arriving with ultra-thin side bezels and slightly thicker bottom bezel.

Vivo has recently launched the Vivo X20 Plus In-Fingerprint Screen version as the world’s first under-display fingerprint scanner phone. However, there is no confirmation on whether the Vivo X30 will be featuring a in-display fingerprint reader. It may so happen that the new biometric recognition technology could be available on the larger Vivo X30 Plus phone. Hence, the X30 may come with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

As of this writing, there are no details available on the specifications of the X30. As always, we advise our readers to take this report with a grain of salt as the authenticity of the leaked images remains to be confirmed.

What do you think about the design of the Vivo X30? Share us your views by starting a conversation below.

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Moto E5 3D Renders Appear to Reveal Some Design Changes

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 26, 2018

In the previous week, several renders of the upcoming Motorola phones such as Moto E5, Moto G6 series, Moto Z3 series and Moto X4 were revealed. Fresh 3D renders of the Moto E5 created by @OnLeaks in collaboration with CouponRaja have surfaced today to reveal some of the design changes that it will be arriving with.

According to leaked information shared by @OnLeaks, the Moto E5 will be arriving with a 5-inch display like the predecessor model and it will be measuring 151 x 74 x 8.9mm. Its camera bump will increase its thickness to 9.5mm.

The physical Home button is no longer available on the chin of the device. It suggests that the handset will be coming with on-screen navigation buttons. The Moto E4 series phones from 2017 came with front-mounted fingerprint scanner. However, a recently leaked image and the new renders show that it could be embedded under the “M” logo placed below the rear camera of the phone.

A circular-shaped camera housing that houses a single lens and a LED flash is also available on the backside of the phone. The previously leaked image of the phone features a “Motorola” logo on the chin of the device which cannot be seen in the new render.

The body of the Moto E5 appears to be made out of metal. It seems to feature a microUSB port and a microphone at the bottom edge whereas the 3.5mm audio jack can be seen on the topside of the phone. The volume rocker and Power key are positioned on the right side of the Moto E5 in the 3D renders. The handset will most likely arrive with a 16:9 aspect ratio display. It is speculated to be driven by a MediaTek chipset. It is rumored that the selfie camera of the phone will be equipped with a LED flash.

The Moto E4 was unveiled in June last year. Hence, it is speculated that the successor phone will be debuting in late second quarter this year. Just as E4 Plus had accompanied E4 phone in 2017, Lenovo-owned Motorola is speculated to launch Moto E5 and Moto E5 Plus phones together this year.

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Preorder 4GB+64GB Or 6GB+128GB Version Of The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 At A Discounted Price On Banggood [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 26, 2018

The power-packed Smartisan Nut Pro 2 smartphone is currently up for preorder on Banggood. You can choose between 4GB RAM / 64GB ROM and 6GB RAM / 128GB ROM combinations.

Let’s delve straight into the details about how you can save a considerable amount of money while preordering either one of the combinations on Banggood. First off, let’s take a look at 4GB RAM / 64GB ROM version of the Nut Pro 2 smartphone.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2 (4GB RAM / 64GB ROM)

The Nut Pro 2 smartphone packs a powerful Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor along with 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage, under the hood. It sports a 5.99-inch in-cell screen with a resolution of 2180 X 1080 pixels.

On the photography front, it sports a 12.0MP + 5.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 16.0MP front camera. It protects user’s privacy with fingerprint and Face ID features. The 4GB RAM / 64GB ROM variant of the Nut Pro 2 smartphone is up for preorder in three color options including red, gold, and black.

The site is offering a 23% reduction in the handset’s selling price of $429.99. This brings its price tag down to only $329.99.

On top of that, you can apply coupon code ‘BGSPRO232’ at the time of checking out and save $16.50 more. After using the aforesaid coupon code, your grand total comes down to just $313.49. You can click here to take advantage of this promo.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2 (6GB RAM / 128GB ROM)

Banggood is also offering a considerable 33% discount on the $579.99 selling price of Smartisan Nut Pro 2 4G smartphone with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. The device is up for preorder in a couple of color options including red and black.

But if that’s not good enough to sweep you off your feet, simply use coupon code ‘BGSPRO2128’ at the time of checking out to get an additional discount. You can save $19.45 on the aforesaid coupon code.

Your grand total reduces to just $369.54 after applying the coupon code. You can head straight to this link to get the discount before the coupon code expires.

Buy Smartisan Nut Pro 2 With 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM For Just $313.49 On Banggood

Buy Smartisan Nut Pro 2 With 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM For Just $369.54 On Banggood

Xiaomi, OPPO, And Vivo Are Against Broadcom’s Qualcomm Takeover Bid

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Jeet

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Jan 26, 2018

Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo — three of the largest smartphone manufacturers from China, have come out opposing Broadcom Inc.’s hostile bid to acquire mobile chipset giant Qualcomm Inc. The companies are arguing that a combination of the two giant chipmakers will create a monopoly and stifle innovation.

The three manufacturers said that they were worried that research and development may sputter if Broadcom takes control of Qualcomm. If the proposed acquisition deal goes through, then Broadcom will dominate the market for the wireless semiconductors found in all smartphones.

Smartphone manufacturers heavily rely on Qualcomm for the processors that power their devices. While companies like Samsung and Huawei are able to develop their own chipsets, most other manufacturers are equipped with such resources.

Lin Bin, a Xiaomi co-founder, said at a Qualcomm-sponsored event, “The thing we worry about the most is if it were completed, will there be continued investment in the future? Without the investment, the entire industry will not grow well. So from this point of view, Xiaomi fully supports Qualcomm.”

Oppo said that while Broadcom a history of financial deal-making, the company lacks the track record in technology development. Executives at ZTE as well as Lenovo-owned Motorola also voiced their opposition at the event.

This development comes just days after a few Chinese smartphone makers entered into an agreement to work with Qualcomm for developing fifth-generation wireless devices. They forged an alliance that also included networking gear-maker ZTE Corp.

Qualcomm rejected the initial bid launched by Broadcom stating that the bid grossly undervalued the fabless chip manufacturer. The company then escalated its efforts at sapping up Qualcomm for $130 billion by submitting its own slate of directors to unseat the present Qualcomm board of directors by March next year.

The chief executive of Qualcomm, Steve Mollenkopf stated that the deal offers “no real path to value” to Qualcomm. If the deal scales through, it would be the largest ever acquisition in the tech sector. However, it looks very unlikely that such deal would scale through, considering the huge power the merged company could muster in the booming sector.

Xiaomi Republic Day Sale Brings Attractive Discounts on Mi and Redmi Phones, Accessories, Home Gadgets

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 26, 2018

Xiaomi Republic Day sale that began on Jan. 24 on Mi.com and Mi Store app in India will come to an end today Through this sale, fans can not only avail Xiaomi smartphones at discounted pricing, but also other products like power banks, accessories, home gadgets and non-tech products are now listed with enticing pricing.

Smartphone Deals

There is a flat discount of Rs. 3,000 on Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 as it is now available for Rs. 32,999. The Mi A1 is now selling for Rs. 13,999 after a price cut of Rs. 1,000. The Mi Max 2 is listed with a price tag of Rs. 12,999 after a discount of Rs. 1,000.

The Redmi Note 4 and Redmi 4 smartphones are now available with a starting price of Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 6,999, respectively. The Redmi Y1 is listed with a start price of Rs. 8,999 and the Y1 Lite can be availed with a beginning cost of Rs. 6,999. The Redmi 5A is available for Rs. 4,999. However, the entry-level smartphone can be purchased for Rs. 4,000 at offline stores of Big Bazaar through Rs. 1,000 cash back on Future Pay wallet and additional 10 percent for Axis Bank credit and debit card users. This offer is available between Jan. 22 and Jan. 28 or until the stock lasts.

Accessories

The Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 2i with 20,0000mAh capacity is listed for Rs. 1,499. Its 10,000mAh variant is priced at Rs. 799. The Mi In-Ear Headphones Basic, Headphones Pro HD and Headphones Comfort are respectively priced at Rs. 499, Rs. 1,699 and Rs. 2,999. The Mi Capsule Earphones is priced at Rs. 1,599.

The Mi Bluetooth Speaker Basic 2 is available for Rs. 1,599. The Mi Bluetooth Headset Basic can be availed for Rs. 899. The HRX Edition Mi Band costs Rs. 1,299 and its blue colored strap is priced at Rs. 199.

Other Products

The Mi Router 3C is available for Rs. 999 and Mi Wi-Fi Repeaters costs Rs. 799. The Mi VR Play 2 headset is carrying a price tag of Rs. 1,099. The Mi Car Charger, Mi Crewneck T-shirt Black and Mi Business Backpack are respectively priced a Rs. 699, Rs. 549 and Rs. 1,299.

The who login into Mi.com can get Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 coupons that can be used to purchase Xiaomi products. The sale will be coming to an end today. Payments through MobiKwik will bring up to 30 percent flat discount. Buyers will also receive Hungama Play subscription for 3 months and Hungama music subscription for 12 months for free.

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You Can Now Preorder Nubia M2 Lite For Just $127.99 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 26, 2018

You can now preorder the power-packed Nubia M2 Lite 4G smartphone by shelling out $159.99 on Banggood.

Equipped with a 13MP front shooter with stacked CMOS image sensor, sapphire glass IR filter, high-transparency organic glass lens, 5-pieces motor drive lens, ƒ/2.2 aperture and NeoVision 6.0, the Nubia M2 Lite is an ideal smartphone for selfie addicts. Apart from that, the M2 Lite 4G smartphone is crammed with a slew of other awe-inspiring specs and features.

In the front, the smartphone features a 16MP back-illuminated image sensor with 5-pieces lens, ƒ/2.0 aperture, and 80° wide angle with skin retouching video filter2.0. Moreover, the Nubia M2 Lite sports a 5.5-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.
It offers 3GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which can further be expanded up to 128GB. Under the hood, the device packs MTK6750 Octa core, 64bit 1.5GHz quad-core ARM Cortex A53 + 1.0GHz quad ARM Cortex A53.

You can use coupon code ’18BGM2L64′ at the time of checking out and save $32. This brings your grand total down to just $127.99. You can head straight to this link in order to take advantage of the coupon code before it expires.

Preorder Nubia M2 Lite 4G Smartphone For Only $127.99 On Banggood

Nokia 7 Is Now Available For Just $269.99 On LightInTheBox

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 26, 2018

Nokia loyalists, rejoice. If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a Nokia-branded smartphone without spending a fortune, we have good news for you. LightInTheBox is currently offering a massive 43% discount on Nokia 7’s original selling price of $472.73.

Smartphone enthusiasts need to shell out only $269.99 in order to buy the mid-end handset manufactured by HMD Global, a Finnish firm that develops and markets smartphones and feature phones under the Nokia brand.In terms of specs, Nokia 7 4G smartphone offers 4GB of RAM, 64GB of onboard storage and under the hood, it packs a powerful Octa-core (4×2.22 GHz & 4x? GHz) Cortex-A53 processor. Nokia 7 sports a 16MP rear-mounted camera and a 5MP front shooter for selfies.

Nokia 7 comes with a 5.2-inch display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The phone is backed by a robust 3000mAh battery. You can head straight to this link in order to take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end.

Buy Nokia 7 For Only $269.99 On LightInTheBox

HiSense H11 Launched, Features Dual Cameras, AI And Honor 8-Like Back

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Jeet

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Jan 26, 2018

HiSesne, which showcased its upcoming products, including the H-series devices at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 earlier this month in Las Vegas, has now announced the launch of its HiSense H11 phone in China.

The phone comes with the trending full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio, covering the most of the front side. On the back, the phone looks similar to the Honor 8, featuring a curved glass panel on top of the metal-framed body.

The HiSense H11 comes with a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. The company claims that the phone has a screen-to-body ratio of 84.17 percent. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 630 octa-core processor.

It will be available in three variants based on the memory configuration — 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM with 64GB onboard storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage. The device is powered by a 3,400mAh battery that also supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology.

One of the highlights of the device is its camera. It comes with a dual camera setup at back featuring a 12-megapixel primary lens and an 8-megapixel secondary lens. The 12MP Sony IMX486 sensor is a wide-angle lens and supports 2X optical zoom, while the 8MP sensor is a telephoto lens.

On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel selfie snapper the comes with a soft light LED flash as well as a unique beauty algorithm to enhance photos. The device runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box. It also comes with the artificial intelligence, which supports facial recognition, voice assistant, and more functionalities.

The HiSense H11 will be available in three color options — Grey, Gold and Blue. The pricing for the phone starts at 2,599 Yuan, which roughly converts to $410 and will soon be available for purchase in China.

Xiaomi Mi 6X Renders Show Full Screen Design, Sleek Appeal, Dual Camera Like iPhone X

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 26, 2018

Earlier this week, leaked images showing the front and rear sides of a prototype of Xiaomi Mi 6X was spotted on Weibo. Today, concept renders of the Mi 6X have surfaced based on the leaked information that have surfaced in the recent weeks.

Since the past month, leaked photos have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be coming with an iPhone X-like vertically aligned dual camera setup. The dual sensors are speculated to be separated by a LED flash. The concept renders claim that the handset would be sporting a premium appeal as it features glass rear and stainless frame. However, recent images have suggested that the metallic rear with matte finish.

The fingerprint scanner can be also seen on the rear side of the phone. The right edge of the phone features the volume buttons and Power key.

Coming to the frontside of the Xiaomi Mi 6X concept model, it features a full screen design. Its display will be supports full HD resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The handset will come preinstalled with MIUI 9 flavored OS. The device can be seen sporting a USB-C port.

The Mi 6X is expected to debut as a mid-range phone. However, the concept model of Mi 6X features Snapdragon 845, 6 GB/8 GB RAM, and Android 8.0 which seems too good to be true for Mi 6X. Recent leaks have suggested that the Mi 6X may feature the Surge S2 in-house chipset from Xiaomi. It is most likely to run on Android Nougat flavored MIUI 9. The concept model features a 5.5-inch display. Since the predecessor Mi 5X has a 5.5-inch display, its successor model is speculated to arrive with a larger screen.

There is no information available on the pricing of the Xiaomi Mi 6X. However, it is speculated that the Mi 6X may get unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in the next month along with the Surge S2 processor. The device may launch outside of China as Xiaomi Mi A2.

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More Nokia 9 Protective Cases Spotted Online, Design In Tow As Launch Draws Near

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 26, 2018

HMD Global’s Nokia has already dished out invitation for the MWC 2018 launch of its products one of which is believed to be the Nokia 9. A couple of renders have made the rounds since rumors of the much-anticipated flagship emerged last year. We had even spotted a couple of protective cases of the device on Amazon. if you think the protective casing we had seen were flukes, you may have to have a rethink as more cases have appeared on Amazon, adopting similar design.

The Nokia 9 cases we first saw on Amazon were manufactured by case-maker HualuBro and was sold by more than one seller on Amazon. But now, a couple of other cases by different case manufacturers have been listed. Popular case maker Terrapin even has the Nokia 9 protective cases on its website with the same design. What makes this special is that the protective case also revealed the purported render of the flagship 9. Most of the listings are accompanied by some 3D renders of the Nokia 9 revealing the design to a large extent both the front as well as the back.

The renders confirm some details contained in previous leaks like the presence of an edge-to-edge display and a dual camera setup. The display wraps around the long edges of the case while the dual camera is aligned in the vertical direction with the LED flash at the right side. The device also features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor as captured in all the renders and it is located just beneath the rear camera.

According to a recent FCC listing, the Nokia 9 is expected to sport a 5.5-inch OLED screen with 2K resolution supplied by LG Display. The device packs a dual rear camera setup made up of a 12MP + 13MP sensor. There is a 5MP sensor at the front for selfies. In addition the device will pack a Snapdragon 835 processor while a 3250mAH battery will keep the lights on.

Get Up To 40% Off On RC Toys And Other Accessories On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 26, 2018

As part of its Happy New Year promotion for RC toys, Banggood is offering up to 40% discount on selected remote control toys. Let’s check out the details.

Hot Sale

In this segment of Banggood’s latest promotion, you can buy 1:43 Four Channel RC car at a discounted price of $8.19. This is a significant 18% reduction in the item’s original selling price of $9.99. This discount is valid for 4 more days.

The site is also selling Flytec 989-393 2.4G high-speed RC tank at a dropped price of just $53.99. The original asking price of this item is $67.07, and you can take advantage of the 20% discount before the promotion sale ends on January 26.Likewise, Banggood is also offering 9% off on WPL WPLB-1 1/16 2.4G 4WD RC crawler off-road car, bringing it’s $42.99 selling price down to just $38.99. This item is up for grabs in army green and khaki color versions.

RC Car

Some of the RC cars featured in this section are up for grabs at a discounted price. For instance, the WLtoys A979B 4WD 1/18 Monster Truck RC Car which sells for $88.99 is available for just $74.99 on Banggood.
Similarly, Subotech Brave BG1511 1/22 RC desert buggy car which carries a price tag of $69.99 is available at a discounted price of just $60.99 on Banggood. Among a slew of other RC cars, the site is also offering 16% off on the $69.99 selling price of Orlandoo-Hunter OH35A01 1/35 DIY kit RC crawler, bringing it down to just $58.99.

RC Car and Boat Parts

There are various items in this section including 10A ESC brushed speed controller for RC car and boat, which is available at a discounted price of $5.99, thanks to a 13% discount on its $6.85 selling price by Banggood.Other items in this division include Wheel Rim & Tires HSP 1:10 Monster Truck RC Car (4PCS), B2040 4000KV/3000KV Inrunner Water Cooled Brushless Motor, and Stainless Steel 8mm/4mm Marine Prop Shafts for RC boat, just to name a few.

Transmitter For RC Car Or Boat

This section features 4 items including HG P401 P402 P601 1/10 RC Car 2.4G 2CH Transmitter HG-TX1, HBX 2098B 1/24 4WD mini RC vlimber/crawler transmitter E773, JLB racing CHEETAH 1/10 Brushless RC Car Transmitter with receiver and Dasmikro Customized 8 Channel Flysky GT3C Transmitter Toogle.

WLtoys RC Car Parts

You can purchase WLtoys 12428 12423 FY-03 02 01 Upgrade Metal Wheel Rims and save 18% on its original $15.91 selling price on Banggood. You only need to shell out $12.99 for this item.
There is a myriad of other similar items such as WLtoys Upgrade Metal Base With 380 390 Adjustable Motor Seat 1/18 A949 A959 A969 A979 RC Car part, WLtoys Upgrade Metal C Seat A959-B A959 A969 A979 K929 RC Car Parts 2PCS and lots more.

RC Car Kit

You can buy Feiyue FY-03 12428 Desert Falcon universal vendor kit full upgrade accessories for $85.60. You can earn 85 Banggood points when you buy this item on Banggood.

Magnetic Toys

You can buy 5mm Sliver DIY Neo Cube Magic beads magnetic balls puzzle with a box for just $11.99. This is a 20% decrease in the device’s primary selling price of $14.99. Alternatively, you can go for 3/4/5mm magnetic cube magnet balls magic square 3D puzzle ball sphere at a discounted price of $6.99 ~ $11.49. This is a noteworthy reduction in its original price of $13.59.

There’s a massive 40% discount on Magnetic Rubber Mud plasticine clay, which reduces its $4.99 selling price to only $2.99. You can also save 29% on magnetic mud plasticine putty ferrofluid dense ferrofluid magnet toys’ original selling price of $4.19.

WOR KER Toys for Nerf

This category features multiple items bearing up to 29% discount. You can buy WORKER decoration modify set for Nerf N-strike Stryfe Elite toys accessory at a discounted price of $64.99.
Likewise, you can go for WORKER Decoration Set FN SCAR for Nerf N-stryfe Elite toys modify accessory and save 27% on its original price of $91.99. It’s worth noting that Banggood’s Happy New Year Promotion for RC Toys is slated to end soon.

You can head straight to this link in order to get up to 40% discount and capitalize on the promotion before it comes to an end.

Get Up To 40% Discount On RC Toys On Banggood

OPPO Will Be Among The First Manufacturers To Release A 5G Smartphone: CEO

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 26, 2018

Qualcomm held a technology summit in Beijing, China yesterday aimed at strengthening ties with its business partners. Among those in attendance was OPPO’s CEO Tony Chen who spoke on his company’s plans for the next-generation 5G network standard.

According to the CEO, OPPO had begun its 5G research and development three years ago in close cooperation with Qualcomm. Thus, the company will be among the first batch of OEMs to launch 5G mobile phones. Te CEO specified that OPPO isn’t likely going to be the first to adopt the 5G network standard but will be among the first two phone makers to manufacture 5G products. Oppo also announced during the event that it has joined Qualcomm’s “5G Pilot” program to jointly explore innovations in mobile technology in the era of 5G era.

5G is the next big thing in the telecommunications world and all the big players from infrastructure builders, to component and consumer product manufacturers to network operators are already laying out plans and even executing them all ready for the new network standard. A couple of months back, Qualcomm released its royalty terms for 5G technology for OEMs and also recently successfully tested the world’s first 5G new radio system which would usher in the next-gen technology.

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Xiaomi Quietly Releases Redmi 5 With 4GB RAM For ¥1099

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 25, 2018

When Xiaomi announced the Redmi 5 last month it was available in two variants – 2GB + 16GB and 3GB + 32GB. A visit to the official website shows that there is a new variant.

The official website shows Xiaomi has quietly launched a 4GB RAM model of the Redmi 5 Plus. Surprisingly, it comes with 32GB of storage like the 3GB model. The new variant is available in black, gold, and light blue with a ¥1099 (~$174) price tag.

If you believe the 3GB RAM variant isn’t powerful enough for you, then paying ¥200 (~$32) more for an extra 1GB of RAM shouldn’t be too much to ask. To be honest, ~$30 is a lot for just an extra 1GB of RAM.

The rest of the specs remain the same as the other two variants. There is a 5.7” 1440 x 720 display, a Snapdragon 450 processor, and a 3300mAh battery.

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LG Says G7 Is On Schedule, Will Launch “When The Time Is Right”

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 25, 2018

A Korean publication reported earlier that LG’s CEO ordered the mobile division to begin work on the LG G7 from scratch. This development is said to be the reason why the G7 won’t launch at MWC. Though there are also rumors it may not even be called the LG G7. Fresh details about the phone have surfaced clearing the matter.

According to Android Central, a LG representative told them that “The successor to the G6 is on schedule and the official name will be announced when the time is right. Until then, reports of a decision being made on the timing and name are all speculative”.

While there is no direct confirmation, it appears that development of the successor to the G6 is still on and they aren’t starting from scratch. However, there is a high chance it is still not launching at MWC and may also not come as the LG G7.

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Xiaomi Launches Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus in Taiwan

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 25, 2018

Xiaomi’s latest devices – the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus have made their way out of China to neighboring country, Taiwan. This is the first market outside China to sell both phones.

The Redmi 5 launched in Taiwan is the 3GB RAM + 32GB variant and is priced at NT$3,999 (~¥870/$138). On the other hand, the larger Redmi 5 Plus that will be available in Taiwan is the high-end 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM model. It is priced at NT$5,999 (~¥1305/$207).

Sales will commence at 12 noon on January 30. Interested buyers will be able to purchase a unit on the official Mi website, Mi Home stores, and PCHome stores. All color variants will be available for both phones on the Mi store.

On February 1, Taiwanese carriers Chungwa Telecom, Far EasTern, and Taiwan Star will begin selling the Redmi 5 while the Redmi 5 Plus will be exclusive to Far EasTern.

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There Will Be No HTC U12 At MWC 2018

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 25, 2018

According to an insider mentioned by our colleagues from Android Headlines, HTC will not release any flagship at MWC 2018. We expected it, as the Taiwanese company usually doesn’t announce any flagship phones at the most important trade show of the year related to mobile devices in the past few years. The company is used to make its own events to announce its flagships, and it seems it will be so in 2018 as well.

HTC is another of the many brands which decided to skip the Mobile World Congress to launch their most important flagships for 2018. We learned that even Huawei P11 will not be showcased at the trade show, and the same will happen with LG G7. Instead of this one, we will see an improved version of the LG V30 with AI.

This means that there won’t be much competition for Samsung and its Galaxy S9 which has been scheduled to release on February 25. Together with the Samsung Galaxy S9, there should be HMD Global and Sony to present their flagships. HMD is expected to announce the Nokia 9, while Sony should unveil its Xperia XZ Pro that is rumored to come with a 4K display and an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC.

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Honor Devices Are The Most Sold Chinese Phones Online, Huawei Beaten As Well

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 25, 2018

According to famous research firm Counterpoint, a third-party market research company called Sino and one of the biggest e-commerce companies in China (Jingdong), Honor devices are the strongest phones in online sales. Let’s start with the first report, which has been made by Counterpoint in cooperation with Jingdong, and it refers to the Jingdong e-commerce website. A top ten list has been published, and it shows Honor at the first place among the best-selling smartphones brand.

At the second and third place, there are Xiaomi and Apple, respectively. The 4th and the 5th spot are occupied by Huawei and Meizu. 360 Mobile, Oppo, Vivo, Nokia, and Angelcare (ZTE‘s sub-brand) occupy the second half of the ranking. Honor is also incredibly strong with single models: Honor 8 Youth Edition and Honor 6X are at the second and third place in the ranking of the most sold phones on Jingdong Mall. But the most sold Chinese phone on Jingdong is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X: the variant of the Redmi Note 4 with Snapdragon 625. According to Sino, Honor smartphones are the most sold Chinese smartphones on the internet with 54.5 million units shipped and sales of 78.9 billion Yuan.

Huawei is not only the best smartphone brand in China, but it is also the best Chinese brand in the global market. And the Honor line has registered a growth of 160% during Black Friday. This Chinese giant is becoming a serious menace to Samsung and Apple: note that the company has already confirmed that they are going to increase its global market share from 15 to 50% by 2020. When the company will reach the U.S. shores, it will grow even more.

Do you think Huawei will become the best smartphone brand in the world in the near future or Samsung will be able to keep its first place?

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Samsung Galaxy S9 Dummy Spotted In Leaked Video With Vivid Clarity

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 25, 2018

Samsung today officially revealed that it would launch the Galaxy S9 and S9+ on February 25 just before the official kickoff of MWC 2018. The tech giant has done the expected as invitations have been sent out to the media for the Galaxy Unpacked 2018 holding in Barcelona. Now, we have got what is likely the first leaked photo of the Galaxy S9 since the announcement was made. We look forward to seeing more before the official launch.

The leaked video appeared on China’s Weibo and is far clearer than the first video which appeared on Weibo a couple of days back. It’s almost confirmed that the Galaxy S9 will feature much-thinner bezels than the Galaxy S8. The short dummy video shows us not just the rear view but also the front view of the device. It also reaffirms earlier rumors of a single rear camera on the Galaxy S9. The rear camera is followed by a fingerprint sensor at the bottom and LED flash on the right side of the camera. Samsung disclosed on the launch invitation that the Galaxy S9 would pack a reimagined camera. The poster seems to also hint at the presence of a single rear shooter. As you can see on the poster above, the word “Reimagined” was written inside the circle created by number 9 which could be a reference to a single rear shooter. Nevertheless, the Galaxy S9+ is expected to come with dual rear cameras.

As a reminder, Samsung Galaxy S9 is expected to feature 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. The models are expected to pack either a Snapdragon 845 or an Exynos 9810 chipset and would be fueled by a 3,000mAh battery. Further, the Galaxy S9 will present with a 12MP rear camera with f/1.5 aperture and OIS and an 8MP selfie camera with f/1.7 aperture.

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Xiaomi Again Suspends Android Oreo Roll-Out For Mi A1

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 25, 2018

We all love it when manufacturers are quick to release updates for devices, but when they come filled with bugs, its a different story entirely. Xiaomi has been trying to get the Android One Mi A1 updated to Oreo but anytime it does there seems to be an issue.

The stable Oreo update first began rolling out on New Year’s eve after being in beta. A few weeks later it was stopped due to bugs. Last week, the roll-out resumed only for a moderator on the official Xiaomi forum to announce yesterday that the roll-out has been stopped again due to bugs.

The moderator says the update will resume in a few days. However, we suggest you wait till some users have installed it before doing so if you haven’t updated it before. This is to save you from ending up with a buggy and unusable device.

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OPPO Planning To Enter Japan and Europe Says CEO

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 25, 2018

Qualcomm held a summit in China today where it had top executives from its partner companies in attendance. OPPO’s CEO Tony Chen was present and he revealed some info about the company.

Speaking at a roundtable forum which included Xiaomi’s President and Co-Founder Bin Lin; Vivo’s CEO Wei Shen; and Lenovo Chairman Aymar de Lencuesaing, amongst others,; Mr. Chen revealed that his company is planning an entry into the Japanese and European markets.

According to him, he doesn’t believe that there is a clear distinction between China and overseas markets. OPPO already has a strong presence in China and in the past year has extended its arms into more markets.

The company’s plan is to enter into developing as well as developed markets hence its decision to launch in Japan and Europe. At the moment, OPPO phones are sold in Egypt, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam to name a few.

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