MediaTek Likely To Debut 7nm Flagship Chipsets Later This Year

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Jan 3, 2018

The Taiwan-based MediaTek Inc. had released the Helio X30 (MT6799) system-on chip built with 10nm FinFET processing technology in Q1 2017. According to industry sources, MediaTek’s Helio P series chipsets will be powering the mid-range and high-end smartphones in the first half of this year. Since the smartphone industry will soon see the advent of the 5G mobile communication era, MediaTek is speculated to launch a flagship smartphone chipset in the second half of this year.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is expected to build at least three new 7nm chipsets for MediaTek. This indicates how determined it is to become the numero uno chipset manufacturing company. As many of its customers such as OPPO, Vivo, Sony, LG and other smartphone makers from emerging nations are getting ready to embrace the upcoming 5G technology, the Taiwan-based chip making company has been actively working on AI enabled chipsets. As mentioned above, the company is heavily pegged to debut new chipsets for flagship phones in second half of this year.

At the beginning of 2017, MediaTek had released Helio X10, Helio X20 and Helio X30 chipsets for high-end smartphones. Even though the Taiwanese firm provided advanced technology at cheaper price compared to rivaling chipset making companies such as Qualcomm, it could not succeed in bagging many customers.

Mediatek Helio P70

The probable reason why it failed to attract major customers like Apple, Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi is that these companies have been developing their own in-house chipsets for their smartphones. Moreover, most of the leading smartphone vendors are interested in using Qualcomm’s chipsets. This is speculated to be the reason why MediaTek decided to halt the production of its Helio X series chipsets. Also, in order to prevent the gross margins of chipsets from falling down, MediaTek had to stop the related investments in the latter half of last year.

Recent reports have revealed that the upcoming Helio P-series chipsets from MediaTek are the Helio P40 and Helio P70. These 12nm chipsets built by TSMC will be focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and facial recognition.

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iPhone X’s OLED Display Better Than Galaxy Note 8 In A Screen Burn-In Test

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 3, 2018

Apple iPhone X is the first phone launched by Apple to sport an OLED display. Its screen has been made by Samsung and it is actually the best display in the smartphone market, according to DisplayMate, which defines it even better than the Samsung Galaxy phones’ Super AMOLED panels. A new test has highlighted that the display of this handset might be even better than we expected. The screen burn-in is the worst problem of OLED displays: in the long-term, images remain permanently impressed on the screen.

This is the main concern of the people that choose to move from a phone with an LCD display to an OLED or Super AMOLED one. But even though the iPhone X has an OLED display, it can prevent burn-in for a considerable amount of time. In a burn-in test, an image was continuously displayed on the iPhone X screen, but burn-in effects started appearing only after 510 hours. This is a huge period which makes us understand that it is very hard to see the burn-in effect on the latest flagship by Apple.

Indeed, the same test was performed on Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the result being: much fewer hours were necessary to create the burn-in effect, and after 510 hours the burn-in effect was much more visible than the one on the iPhone X. So, you do not have to worry too much about screen burn-in if you decide to purchase an iPhone X unless you keep its display continuously showing the same image for days. If you want to see the complete comparison with all the photos for each phone tested, head to the source link below. Do you like the colors provided by OLED displays like the one of Apple iPhone X or you prefer the classic LCD ones?

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ZTE Axon M Launches January 16 in China

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 3, 2018

ZTE’s foldable smartphone, the Axon M will be launching in China on January 16. This will be its first country after its launch in the US last November.

The Axon M is a unique smartphone with dual displays that folds like a book. Both 5.2” 1080p displays can function independently or together.

You can decide to use it as an extended display where both screens function as “one”, or independently like two separate monitors for multi-tasking, or even in mirror mode where both screens show the same thing.

The Axon M may have been released in 2017, but its specs are mostly from 2016. It is powered by a Snapdragon 821 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

The phone has a single 20MP F/1.8 camera with OIS which serves as both the selfie and rear camera. It also has an audio jack, a 3180mAh battery, and runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat.

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Oppo R11s Receives Android 8.1 Oreo Update, Gets Dual VoLTE Support

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Jeet

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Jan 3, 2018

While most smartphone manufacturers are working on to roll out Android 8.0 Oreo update to their devices, Oppo has now started rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo update to the Oppo R11s — the company’s flagship smartphone which was launched a couple of months ago.

Along with the Android 8.1 Oreo, the update for the Oppo R11s also brings a bunch of new features to the device. One of the major highlights of the update is that it brings support for the Dual SIM and Dual VoLTE feature.

Another major update is the addition of a new photo album named “Memories”. It intelligently recognises important events, trips, as well as people in the photos and videos and arranges them accordingly. There is also support for editing and sharing the media files.

It also adds some fitness related to functions, such as pedometer which counts steps taken and distance travelled, helping users in their daily exercise schedule. The weather application has also been updated. It now automatically identifies the location to provide weather information. It also displays information related to air quality index, fog and haze.

The Oppo R11s features a 6.01-inch Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The phone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 processor. With the recently introduced 6GB RAM model, the phone is now available in two models — one with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage while the other one with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Coming to the camera department, the rear camera features a combination of a 20-megapixel camera sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 16-megapixel camera sensor with f/1.7 aperture. On the front side, there is a 20-megapixel camera sensor which comes with Artificial Intelligence (AI) features that support more than 200 facial enhancements, scene detection, and portrait mode.

The phone is running Color OS 3.2 and comes with Android 7.1.2 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box. It is fueled by a 3,205mAh battery, which supports company’s own VOOC fast charging technology. While the 4GB RAM model of Oppo R11s is priced at 2,999 Yuan (approximately $454), the 6GB RAM model costs 3,599 Yuan (approximately $545).

Vivo X20 Plus UD Version Passes 3C Certification, Could Be Under Display Fingerprint Model

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 3, 2018

Vivo has long been linked with the under display fingerprint technology developed by Qualcomm. The prototype was showcased at the Asian MWC 2017 running in an unknown Vivo smartphone. There are indications the version may have been certified in China. A device suspected to be the Vivo X20 Plus Under Display version has received 3C certification.

The smartphone actually is listed as Vivo X20 Plus UD version and it is believed the UD stands for Under Display. Since the device has received quality certification, it may soon hit the market. But is this really the Under display version? We can’t be so sure of that as UD could also mean Underwater Defense, that is a waterproof body and could also mean UpDate. However, a version with under display looks more likely.

China’s 3C listing usually doesn’t show anything regarding the specification of the model, so we can’t say if this is merely an upgraded version of the X20 Plus. But we’ll find out soon, as the latest technology is expected to be showcased at MWC 2018 in a few weeks time. To refresh your memory, the new Under display fingerprint scanner uses Synaptic’s new Clear ID fingerprint technology. According to Forbes, pressing the button present on the right side of a pre-production Vivo phone wakes it and displays an illuminated fingerprint image at the bottom of the screen. Users can simply touch it to unlock the phone instantly. Synaptics has said that its Clear ID in-display fingerprint scanner is designed for bezel-less OLED infinity displays that are found in flagship smartphones such as Apple iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

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Nokia 6 (2018) Appears On Geekbench, May Launch This Week

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 3, 2018

HMD Global will be starting the year with the launch of the Nokia 6 (2018). The device which first appeared on TENAA last year as the Nokia TA-1054 has now surfaced on Geekbench.

Appearing as HMD Global TA-1054, the Nokia 6 (2018) is powered by a Snapdragon 630 processor clocked at 2.21GHz and paired with 4GB of RAM. It also runs Android 8.0.0 Oreo unlike the TENAA listing which says Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

For the benchmark scores, the Nokia 6 (2018) pulls 969 points in the single core test and 4511 points in the multi-core test. The scores are not too far off from those of other Snapdragon 630 phones like the HTC U11 Life.

HMD Global has changed the design of the Nokia 6. It will come with slimmer bezels but will retain its 5.5” screen with the traditional 16:9 aspect ratio. It will also have its fingerprint scanner on the back beneath the camera setup.

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Sharp Aquos S3 Leaked Image Shows Display Will Have A Notch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 3, 2018

It appears that Sharp’s next phone, the Aquos S3 will also feature a notch. However, this time it will be different from that of the Aquos S2 or rather the Essential Phone.

A blurred image of the Sharp S3’s front shows a notch not dissimilar to that of the iPhone X. We can make out the front camera which is in the same position as the images on TENAA. There is also a faint outline of some sensors positioned on the left.

Sharp yesterday revealed that the Aquos S3 will launch on January 16 but we expect it to come along with a second phone, the Sharp FS8018. The latter shares a front design similar to the Aquos S2 but a different rear. There is a chance it also has a notch in the display.

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LG V30 Gets Raspberry Rose Color Variant, Launch At CES

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 3, 2018

The LG V30 is one of the most underrated phones for 2017. It sports a 6.0” 1440 x 2880 P-OLED display, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and dual rear cameras that take impressive photos. It also has Hi-Fi Quad DAC tuned by Bang & Olufsen for a more superior audio experience. However, the launch of phones like the Galaxy Note8, Pixel 2, and OnePlus 5T overshadowed the V30.

When it launched, it was available in Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Cloud Silver, and Lavender Violet. Today, LG has announced a fifth color variant called Raspberry Rose.

LG’s official blog, LG Newsroom, says the new variant is “designed for fashion-conscious smartphone users”. The phone will be officially unveiled at CES 2018 and will go on sale afterwards in South Korea and key markets in Europe and Asia. Sorry North America!

The Raspberry Rose LG V30 does look really nice and will surely stand out. It looks more like pink and has black bezels on the front.

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Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ Very Likely to Debut with New DeX Pad

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 3, 2018

A report from the previous month had revealed that Samsung would be debuting the new DeX Pad docking station alongside the upcoming Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones. It appears that the South Korean company will indeed launch the new DeX Pad soon as it has trademarked the “DeX Pad” moniker on Dec. 29.

The Samsung DeX Station that is currently available in the market is compatible with Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 8. The DeX Station requires users to place any of the aforementioned Galaxy phone in an upright position. However, the upcoming Samsung DeX Pad will allow users to lay the smartphone flat on a surface so that it can be used as a touchpad and a keyboard. It is speculated to carry support for wireless charging.

However, there is no telling whether users will be to connect the Samsung DeX Pad with an external display wirelessly. Rumors have it that it will be compatible with the Galaxy S8, S8+ and Galaxy Note 8 phablets. When Samsung had launched these smartphones, in some regions it had provided DeX Station for free as a pre-order bonus. There is a possibility that the new DeX Pad will be available for free for customers who pre-order the Galaxy S9 and S9+.

Without the offer, it is expected to carry a price tag of $150. Samsung may sell the original DeX Station at a reduced price after the arrival of DeX Pad. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ along with the DeX Pad are slated to get unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018.

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Samsung Nautilus Chrome OS Powered High-End Detachable Tablet in Works

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 3, 2018

Samsung is reportedly working on a high-end detachable tablet that is codenamed as Nautilus. It is speculated that the device will be running on Chrome OS by Google. According to Chrome Unboxed, the references of the rumored Samsung Nautilus tablet can be found in the Chromium repositories.

The Chromebooks that are available in the market are not equipped with good cameras. However, the upcoming Samsung Nautilus might become the first Chrome OS device that will arrive with a stellar camera. Through the Chromium repositories revealed that the Samsung Nautilus will be fitted with Sony IMX258 camera sensor. It is the same camera lens that is available on the LG G6.

It has been also found that the Samsung Nautilus will be driven by 7^th generation Intel Core processor. Since the South Korean tech giant is using a lntel chip, it appears that the Nautilus will be a high-end tablet. It is likely to feature a 12-inch or smaller display. It is speculated that it may rival with other Chrome OS powered devices such as the Pixelbook. Previous leaks about the Samsung Nautilus have revealed that it will be equipped with a stowable stylus.

Nautilus seems to be the codename of the alleged device. Hence, it may launch in the market with a different moniker. The detachable tablet is expected to get showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 that is scheduled to begin next week, but there is no concrete evidence to support this claim.

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OnePlus Cancels Android Oreo Based Oxygen OS 5.0 Update For The OnePlus 5

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Jeet

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Jan 3, 2018

OnePlus has announced that it is cancelling the roll out of the Oxygen OS 5.0 update, which brings the Android Oreo to the phone. The company is citing bug-related issues for taking such step.

However, the China-based company said that it is now preparing to roll out the new Oxygen OS 5.0.1 update and the partial release of the same will go live soon. But the company has not yet provided any specific timeline regarding the roll out of this new Oxygen OS 5.0.1 update.

The company has also not revealed the exact reason behind the decision to cancel the roll out of the Android Oreo update for OnePlus 5. After two open beta releases, OnePlus 5 had finally started receiving the Android 8.0 Oreo-based OxygenOS 5.0 update last month.

The update also included the Face Unlock feature, which was introduced by the company in its latest flagship device OnePlus 5T. It also featured an upgraded launcher with support for shelf optimisations. The Camera application was also improved with new UI design and optimisations for photography.

The update had also listed some other features addition such as parallel apps, new design for the quick settings, new design for the Lift up display, battery optimisation, among others.

The OnePlus 3 and 3T are the first devices from the company to have received the latest OxygenOS 5.0.1 update. It comes with the latest December Android security patch, along with the support for aptX HD, new Wi-Fi hotspot manager, new adaptive mode screen calibration, and bug fixes.

While it is not known what new features will be introduced in the Oxygen OS 5.0.1, a lot of the features listed for the Oxygen OS 5.0 will make its way to the upcoming update. We will keep you posted as new information emerges.

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Meizu Teases A New Flagship Headset Dubbed Meizu Live

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 3, 2018

Meizu is set to release its first full-screen smartphone on January 4 and that promises to be an interesting event to look forward to. The tech giant may have got other smartphones and products that would be unveiled on that day as well. From the stables of Meizu accessories, we could also see a new headset which adopts the moniker Meizu LIVE.

Meizu Live headset is the subject of a recent teaser broadcasted from the official Weibo handle of Meizu’s Accessories sub-division. The teaser took us down memory lane, stating that Meizu first launched its MP3 player, Meizu MX in 2003 and now, 15 years down the road, the company is set to launch a flagship headset.

The teaser left off without revealing details of the Meizu Live headset, as it is called. However, Meizu is known for quality headsets like the Meizu Flow, EP52, HD50 and others. So, we expect the Live, which is tagged as a flagship headset to not only come with a sleek, smooth design but also a powerful hardware setup. Meizu did not reveal when the headset would be launched but if it isn’t launched alongside the upcoming Meizu full-screen smartphone, its launch may not be too far away.

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Sony Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra CAD Renders Appear as Launch Nears

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 3, 2018

The Sony H4133 and Sony H4233 smartphones that have appeared in the recent leaks are rumored to respectively debut as Sony Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra. Popular tipster @OnLeaks has released the CAD renders of both the smartphones.

According to the details that have surfaced with the CAD renders of the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, it will be measuring 162.5 x 80 x 9.5mm and may come with a 6-inch display. On the other side, the Xperia XA2 is a smaller device that measures 141.6 x 70.4 x 9.6mm. It is expected to arrive with a 5-inch display.

The appearance of these phones clearly suggest that they won’t be sporting a full screen design. This means Xperia XA2 duo will be supporting the old aspect ratio of 16:9. The bottom edge of both phones features a USB-C port whereas the topside of the phone has a 3.5mm audio jack. The upper bezel appears thick and it seems to feature dual front-facing cameras.

The back panel of the Sony Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra is fitted with a camera sensor and below it is a fingerprint scanner. The Xperia logo can be seen sitting near the center on both phones. The left edge of the phone appears barren, but its right side is equipped with volume rocker, power key and a dedicated button for launching the camera.

According to the GFXBench listing of Xperia XA2 Ultra, it will be fueled by Snapdragon 630 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It will be coming with an internal storage of 64 GB. Its rear-facing camera will be of 21-megapixel. It will come pre-loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo OS. The GFXBench listing suggests that one of the dual front-facing camera sensors of the XA2 Ultra is of 16-megapixel.

The Sony Xperia XA2 has also appeared on GFXBench in the recent past. It has been found that the handset will be featuring a 5.2-inch display that will support full HD resolution. Like the XA2 Ultra, the XA2 will be powered by Snapdragon 630 chipset and 3 GB of RAM. It will be packed with a native storage of 32 GB. It is likely to feature the same 21-megapixel rear camera that will be available on the Xperia XA2 Ultra. One of the front-facing cameras of the XA2 will be of 8-megapixel.

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Buy Global Version Of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 4G Phablet For Just $439.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 3, 2018

Sporting a massive 5.99-inch display with a resolution of 2160×1080 pixels, the black-tinted global version of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 4G phablet is currently up for grabs on GearBest bearing a considerable 13% discount, which reduces the handset’s original asking price to just $489.99. The device’s screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4.

Under the hood, the Mi Mix 2 packs Snapdragon 835 2.45GHz Octa Core, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory. On the photography front, it comes with a rear-mounted 12MP camera and a 5MP front shooter.

Aside from that, it comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and is backed by a non-removable Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery. It runs on Android 7.1 Nougat. It’s worth noting that this is an unlocked version for worldwide use and will be shipped between January 5 to January 17.

There are only 300 pieces available so if you’re looking to get your hands on the Xiaomi-branded phablet, head straight to this link before the promo comes to an end. At the time of checking out, you can apply coupon code ‘mix2gbth’ to buy Mi Mix 2 4G phablet for just $439.99.

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Sony Xperia L2’s 360-Degree Renders Reveal its Full Appearance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 3, 2018

Sony had debuted the Xperia L1 smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 event in February last year. Speculations are rife that the Japanese tech giant will unveil the Xperia L2 as its successor phone at the MWC 2018 that is scheduled to take place in the next month. Well-known leakster @OnLeaks has collaborated with CompareRaja to reveal the 360-degree renders of the upcoming Xperia L2 smartphone.

Among the Xperia smartphones that were launched in 2017, the Xperia L1 is the cheapest handset. The renders of the Xperia L2 suggest that it won’t be featuring a full screen design. The handset will be measuring 149.9 x 78.4 x 9.8 mm. Compared to the Xperia L1 that measures 151 x 74 x 8.7 mm, the successor phone is likely to arrive with a slightly taller, wider and thicker chassis.

Like the Xperia L1, the L2 will be featuring a 5.5-inch display. The L1 supports HD resolution. However, there are no details available on the screen resolution of the Xperia L2. The L1 is driven by MediaTek MT6737T chipset and 2 GB of RAM. However, the L2 is speculated to be powered by Snapdragon 630 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It will come pre-installed with Android Nougat OS. There is no information available on the other specs of the phone.

The renders suggest that the Xperia L2 will be featuring a single camera on its rear panel. It seems to be featuring a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The overall design of the phone does not seem to deviate much from the predecessor. The only good thing about the Xperia L2 is that it will be arriving with upgraded specifications. Even though the phone is rumored to debut at MWC 2018, the publication speculates that it may get unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 in the next week.

What do you think about the design of the Xperia L2? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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OnePlus 5T Lava Red Variant Goes On Sale In China Adopting Same Price Tag

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 3, 2018

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 5T in China on November 28 and the flagship was accompanied by a surprise. The surprise comes in the form of a new Lava Red colour variant designated as its fourth-anniversary edition. Since the launch, the OP5T has only been available in the Midnight Black variant with the Lava Red variant unavailable. However, the cool Red variant has now gone up for sale in China and is listed on OnePlus’ official website serving the Chinese market.

Despite its attractive and colourful paint job, the Lava Red variant still comes with the same price tag as the Midnight Black variant. The OnePlus 5T’s price remains unchanged at 3,499 Yuan. Do note that the new sleek variant is only available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and the price is consistent with the top-end Midnight Black-coloured variant.

Apart from the colour, the Lava Red utilises the same design as the Midnight Black variant. The OnePlus 5T prides itself on having an 80.5% screen-to-body ratio on top of a 6.01-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. The device comes with minimally curved corners (the radius of curvature is smaller than what’s found on devices like the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8, for example). We should be looking at a better display than the OP 5 especially as we are told the jelly scrolling issue on the OnePlus 5 display isn’t present on the 5T. The device also packs an improved dual camera setup at the rear and as is powered by a Snapdragon 835 chip. The dual-Nano SIM packing flagship gets its juice from a 3300mAh battery with support for DASH fast charge technology. The phone also features the USB Type-C interface and a 3.5mm audio jack. There are indications the OP5T Lava Red variant could hit India on January 26, meaning it could be made available to buy in other markets outside China.

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HTC U12’s Leaked Render Shows Its Design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 3, 2018

In this year, HTC had debuted its first U series flagship phone, the HTC U11 in May. The Taiwanese company is expected to announce its successor phone, the HTC U12 in May this year. A leaked render of the alleged HTC U12 has surfaced to reveal its design.

The leaked render shows that just like the U11 and U11+, the HTC U12 will be also arriving with 18:9 aspect ratio display. The screen appears to be surrounded by super-slim bezels. There is a single selfie camera on the top bezel of the phone.

Since the HTC U12 is expected to sport a full screen design, its fingerprint scanner will be placed on the back panel. The volume buttons and the Power key are located on the right edge of the phone. Its bottom edge seems to feature a USB-C charging port. The overall design of the U12 may not be very different from its predecessor.

The rumor mill has recently revealed that the HTC U12 would be equipped with a 4K display. Like the predecessor phone, the upcoming HTC flagship is rumored to feature a metal and glass combination chassis.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is rumored to power the HTC U12. Apart from the fingerprint scanner, the rear panel of the phone is also speculated to house dual rear cameras. Also, it is unlikely to house a 3.5mm audio jack. All the above rumored features seem to be spot on, but the arrival of 4K display on HTC U12 seems too good to be true.

Since the past few of years, Sony has been selling smartphones with 4K display such as Xperia Z5 Premium and Xperia XZ Premium. Both the smartphones usually function in full HD resolution, but they switch to 4K resolution when 4K content is played. HTC may offer such kind of 4K display on the U12.

All the aforementioned information is preliminary rumors of the HTC U12. The rumor mill is expected to reveal better renders of the phone and detailed information on its specs in the coming weeks. Hence, readers are advised to digest this report with a grain of salt.

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Lightinthebox Is Offering Bundle Deals On A Slew Awe-Inspiring Items

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 3, 2018

Thanks to Lightinthebox’s latest bundle deals, you can now buy Original Xiaomi Piston in-ear earphones (with mic) headsets for just $4.30. This is a considerable 57% reduction in the item’s original asking price of $9.99.
While you can head straight to this link to buy Piston Earphones Fresh Version, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that there are only 500 pieces up for grab on the website.

Lightinthebox is also offering a 27% discount on ORICO CBS5 cable fixer, which brings down its original asking price of $2.69 to just $1.99. This silicone cable organizer is available in a slew of color options including black, blue, orange, gray and rose pink.

You can click here to get your hands on one of the 500 pieces of ORICO CBS5 Cable Winder which were available at the time of writing.

Much to the delight of smartphone enthusiasts, the site is also offering a 45% discount on Lenovo ZUK Z1 4G smartphone, reducing the handset’s original $214.97 asking price to just $118.74. The handset is only available in gray color.You can click here to buy the ZUK Z1 smartphone on Lightinthebox at a discounted price.

Alternatively, you can go for Motorola Moto M XT1662 smartphone which is currently available on Lightinthebox for just $147.56, thanks to a massive 74% discount on the handset’s original asking price of $567.54.

Click here to buy the Moto M XT1662, which comes with 4GB of RAM, 32GB of internal memory and sports a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels.

Android Go Phones Priced Around Rs. 2,000 (~$30) to Release in India This Month

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 3, 2018

Android Go is an initiative from Google to bring a tailored distribution of the latest Android version on low-end devices. The search engine giant has begun this program to release Android Go phones in emerging markets. According to Factor Daily, Google has struck a deal with some of Indian smartphone brands such as Micromax, Intex, Lava, Karbonn and others to release Android Go (Android Oreo edition) phones worth around Rs. 2,000 (~$30) in India starting from this month.

Android Oreo is the most recent version of Google’s operating system for smartphone. The Android Go version of Android Oreo is expected to run on phones with less than 1 GB of RAM. The Android Go phones will come loaded with some Go (lightweight) versions of its apps such as Google Apps, Google Play Store, Maps, YouTube, Gmail, Google Assistant and more.

An unnamed official from Google has claimed that Android Go devices will launch in early 2018. It is speculated that Micromax could become the first brand to launch an Android Go phone in India. It is expected to unveil its Android Go smartphone at some point around the Republic Day (Jan. 26) of the country. Other Indian brands are expected to release their Android Go phones in the weeks later. It is appears that these phones will be enabled with 4G LTE. Since the rumored Nokia 1 is expected to arrive as an Android Go phone, it is likely to cost around Rs. 2,000 (~$30) in India.

In the recent past, the popularity of Chinese smartphone vendors has increased significantly in India. Xiaomi has recently dethroned Samsung to gain the number one spot in the Indian market. Other brands like OPPO and Vivo are also immensely popular in India. Two years ago, Indian smartphone makers accounted 50 percent of the market share in India. According to a recent IDC survey, the market share of Indian smartphone manufacturers is 15 percent.

When Google CEO Sundar Pichai had come to India in 2017, he had said that $30 phone is the best price point for smartphones in India. The Android Go will certainly allow Indian smartphone vendors to increase their market share in the country.

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Buy Electronic And Other Items At A Discounted Price On Banggood Ahead Of CES 2018

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 3, 2018

2018 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is slated to kick off at 9 AM on Tuesday, January 9 in Las Vegas. The biggest tech show of the year is likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet before it comes to an end on Friday, January 12.

With the hotly-anticipated tech show around the corner, big announcements have already started surfacing online. Lining with this, Banggood has come up with an ‘Online Experience Museum CES 2018’ offer with lucky draw opening on January 9.

In order to take advantage of this ‘Online Experience Museum CES 2018’ promo, buyers need to finish placing an order from January 1 to January 12 with every buyer getting 3 chances at most. You just need to enter your order number to start lucky draw. You can choose from a myriad of awe-inspiring products that have been divided into eight categories. Here’s a brief glimpse of what each category comprises.

Beyond Tech

This category features the Nubia M2 smartphone, A5X MAX PLUS RK3328 1000M LAN TV Box and Xiaomi Mijia Soap dispenser with a considerable 20%, 22%, and 30% discount, respectively.

Buy One Get One Free

This section offers a considerable discount on various electronic items such as Eachine EV100 720*540 5.8G 72CH FPV Goggles, which is up for grabs for just $99.99, and Original XiaoMi Mijia Roborock Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner, which is available for only $549.99. Apart from this discount, each product under the aforesaid category comes with a free item.
For instance, Eachine EV100 Goggles comes with Eachine Super WDR Mini Camera worth $10.55 (discounted price) and XiaoMi Mijia Roborock Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner comes with 2pcs Original Xiaomi Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Filter worth $11.11 (discounted price).

Star Brand

This section of the promo features massive discounts on electronic items including Original Box Chuwi Hi10 Plus Dual OS tablet PC with Keyboard, which is available for just $187.99. This is a considerable reduction in the device’s original asking price of $199.99.

Aside from that, you can get a considerable 15% off the DANIU multifunctional automatic wire stripper crimping pliers terminal tool. The device is currently available on Banggood for just $11.11.

Similarly, there’s a 36% discount on DANIU LCR-TC1 TFT backlight transistor tester that brings down its original asking price of $34.88 to just $22.22.

Creative RC

This category features a slew of remote controlled items such as JJRC R2 Cady USB Charging Dancing Gesture Control Robot Toy, ZOHD Nano Talon 860mm Wingspan AIO HD V-Tail EPP FPV RC Airplane and Hubsan H122D X4 STORM 5.8G FPV Micro Racing Drone Quadcopter at a discounted price.

Smart Device Collection

This category gives technology enthusiasts something to cheer about. From a 26% discount on Oukitel K6 4G smartphone to a considerable 39% off the G300 3D VR Glasses for Smartphone, this section of the promo offers a discount on everything you could ask for.

Precise Electronics

There’s a considerable reduction in the original asking prices of various items in this category. For instance, you can get your hands on Boyue T80s 1G+16G Likebook Plus eBook Reader by shelling out just $197.57. The eBook Reader comes bearing a steep price tag of $207.97 without this discount offered by Banggood.
Among other items featured in this section of the promo, there’s RUIDENG UM24/UM24C USB 2.0 color LCD display tester voltage, which is basically a portable USB tester, available for just $13 ($17 with UM24C).

Power Tech

In addition to offering a massive 70% discount on electric facial pore suction Spot Cleaner blackhead remover, this category boasts various items such as BIKIGHT Ninja Face Mask, XANES ML02 Mountain Bike Light and Naturehike 18L camping hiking backpack at a discounted price.

You can get 53% off the 12V 6-63V LCD Acid Lead Lithium Battery Capacity Indicator, 56% off the Unisex Cycling Bicycle Ski 3D Animal Neck Full Face Mask Hat (men), and a 57% discount on Outdoor 20W Multifunction Portable Manual Crank Generator, just to name a few.

CES 2017 Review

The discounted items featured in this category include Astrolux MF02 XHP35 HI 3000Lumens long range LED flashlight, which carries 33% discount, I4 AIR smartwatch with 33% discount on its original $149.99 asking price and Xiaomi Mi A1 4G smartphone which is up for grabs for just $249.99.To check out this and rest of the categories of items on Banggood, you can head straight to this link before the luck draw wraps up on January 13.

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