China Unicom Announces World’s Fastest 4G Download Speed: 1.2Gbps

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Dec 22, 2017

Chinese smartphone makers have always been accused of copying the designs of top brands like Samsung and Apple. Apple has perhaps suffered the most from copycat and one model which looks like a clone of the iPhone 7 Plus is the OnePlus 5. The OnePlus 5 received lots of knocks for its uninspiring design and not so spectacular design. That may have prompted OnePlus to quickly release the OnePlus 5T which features a full-screen design that looks nothing like the iPhone. Next year’s OnePlus 6 is expected to feature a full-screen design and several other features.

There are now rumours that OnePlus may include the Face ID technology which made its debut on the iPhone X recently on the OnePlus 6. The Face ID was one of the new and standout features on the latest iPhone X and already, several OEMs like Huawei are tipped to be working on including it on their own upcoming smartphones. While it is too early to speculate what features may be on the OnePlus 6, a tipster who is deemed as reliable has hinted at the presence of a similar advanced facial recognition system as found on the iPhone X. This suggests that the OnePlus 6 will come with a similar camera hardware setup like the iPhone X, including a 3D camera module that will use infrared light to measure depth.We are not expecting a similar notch on the display as found on the iPhone X, though. Rather, the device is said to have a full top bezel where the extra sensors should be located.

OnePlus had adopted its own facial recognition system on the OnePlus 5T dubbed Face Unlock. The technology is super faster than Apple’s Face ID. Unfortunately, it is less secure than Face ID such that OnePlus acknowledges that it is insecure for mobile payments. It remains just a convenient way of unlocking the phone. However, OnePlus promised to improve on it and that improvement could come in the form of the 3D Facial Recognition technology used on the iPhone X.

Xiaomi Reportedly Set To Surpass Its 2017 Revenue Target

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Dec 22, 2017

Things couldn’t get any better for Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi as the company is rumoured to be set to shoot past ts 2017 revenue target. Reports emanating from China indicates that the tech company has indicated that its revenue target for 2017 could well be toppled by as much as 18%. Bankers projections show that Xiaomi is expected to rake in a net profit of at least $1 billion USD and this projection is based on the company’s revenue estimate of $17 billion to $18 billion. For 2018, Xiaomi’s profit is estimated to hit the region of $2 billion.

This latest projection reflects the positive comeback the tech giant has witnessed lately after a slump in sales in recent years. The slump led to a general overhaul of the tech giant’s business approach. The tech giant shifted from an online-focused sales model to integrating both online and offline sales. In addition, more brick and mortar stores were opened in China to cater for offline sales. We must not forget Xiaomi’s strong marketing burst in India which contributed immensely to its rebound. Xiaomi has also has re-launched sales in dozens of countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.

Xiaomi is expected to roll out an IPO next year with a $100 billion USD valuation and with such revenue projections, that could well be possible. The tech giant’s revenue source transcends its cheap smartphone offerings and includes smart home gadgets as well as wearable. Xiaomi was recently shown in a report by IDC to have trumped Apple to emerge as China’s No.4 smartphone vendor. Despite its strong showing, it still has to contend with giants like Huawei, OPPO and Vivo for a slice of the market share.

Apple Called Racist By Chinese Users, Face ID Protected iPhone X Unlocked By Third Party

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 22, 2017

Chinese users are accusing Apple of being racist because Face ID is not always reliable as expected, at least in China. The episode that led people to complain about Apple and Face ID is about a boy being able to unlock his mother’s iPhone X without knowing the password. A husband from Shanghai has reported that his son was playing with his mom’s phone which was locked with Face ID, but he unlocked it without any effort, just by looking at the device and without knowing the password.

According to the Cupertino giant, it is a rare and isolated case, but it seems that the company has started investigating the report made by the Chinese man who has been identified with the surname Liu. Chinese people are starting to be worried about the security and privacy features of iPhone X, as this is not the first case in which another Chinese person has been able to unlock a phone locked by its owner with Face ID. A few days ago we learned that a woman had its iPhone X unlocked by her colleague. The women went to an Apple Store to report the issue, and the staff attributed the issue to a “faulty TrueDepth camera”, so they offered a replacement.

But interestingly, the woman’s colleague was able to unlock even the second iPhone X, and right after that, it was discovered that she was able to unlock every iPhone X in the Apple Store. This happened despite the two women having different features (different hair and other features). This is why some Chinese users have started accusing Apple of racism, but we obviously believe that it is just a technical issue and a future update would probably block other Chinese users from unlocking a third party iPhone X.

Do you trust the security provided by iPhone X with Face ID or you think it should get improved by the Cupertino giant?

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Black Colour Variant To Be Available From 25th December

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Jeet

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Dec 22, 2017

Earlier this month, Xiaomi joined the growing list of smartphone manufacturers who have launched a smartphone will a full-screen display. The company launched two phones — Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus, featuring an 18:9 aspect ratio display.

At the time of announcing the smartphones, the company revealed that it will be available in four colour options — Gold, Rose Gold, Blue and Black. The Redmi 5 went on sale last week, but the Black colour option was not available.

Today, the company has announced that the Black colour variant for the Redmi 5 will now be available from 25th December, at the same price — 799 Yuan (approximately $122) for the 2GB RAM model while the 3GB RAM will be available for 899 Yuan (approximately $137).

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 sports a 5.7-inch HD+ display with screen resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz, along with Adreno 506 graphics.

The phone, which has a full metallic body, comes in two options — 2GB RAM with 16GB internal storage and 3GB RAM with 32GB onboard storage. There is also a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand the storage capacity.

There is a 12-megapixel rear camera sensor with a f/2.2 aperture with 1.25 µm pixel size that is equipped with a Soft-LED flash. It comes with features like phase detection auto-focus (PDAF), dark light enhancement technology, facial recognition, HDR, Panorama and Burst mode.

It also comes with a 5-megapixel selfie snapper that is coupled with features like Smart Beauty 5.0, facial recognition, and full HD video recording at 30fps. The device is running on Android Nougat operating system based MIUI 9.

Connectivity options on the device include hybrid dual SIM slot, micro USB, full Netcom support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5mm audio jack and GPS. The device is fuelled by a 3,300mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt With 3GB RAM And 32GB Storage Launched In India

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Jeet

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Dec 22, 2017

Samsung has today launched a new variant of the Galaxy J7 Nxt with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage in India. The company had originally launched the Galaxy J7 Nxt with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage earlier this year in July.

The 3GB RAM model has been listed on the company’s website and is also available for purchase through offline stores across the country. This new Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt smartphone features Samsung Pay Mini and also supports AR stickers.

The 3GB RAM model of Galaxy J7 Nxt is priced at Rs. 12,990 (approximately $203). It is available in Black colour variant only and is currently listed as “Sold Out”. On the other hand, the 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM model is currently available for Rs. 10,500.

The smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and is powered by a 1.6GHz Samsung Exynos 7870 octa-core processor. With the launch of this new variant, the phone is now available in two models — one with 2GB RAM and another with 3GB RAM.

The 2GB RAM model comes with 16GB of internal storage while the 3GB RAM model comes with 32GB of onboard storage. There is also a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand the storage capacity up to 256GB.

In the camera department, the Galaxy J7 Nxt features a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor with autofocus, f/1.9 aperture and an LED flash. The front camera has a 5-megapixel camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, and GLONASS. The phone runs on Android Nougat operating system out-of-the-box with Samsung’s own UI skin on top. The device is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery.

Vivo X20 Swarovski Gift Box Version Announced, Comes With A Crystal Necklace

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Dec 22, 2017

Vivo is at it again with its latest full-screen X20 smartphone which has got a number of editions than we can keep count of. The Vivo X20 has now got a Swarovski Gift Box Version which comes with a Swarovski crystal necklace valued at 999 Yuan. The new version is available for both the Vivo X20 and X20 Plus.

The necklace comes with a pendant manufactured using X-Cut technology to create a 32 section diamond version. Each crystal necklace is equipped with a professional jewellery testing certificate while the jewellery box is equipped with Swarovski’s official authorized tag which guarantees the originality of the necklace.

Apart the customised necklace, the Vivo X20 Swarovski Gift Box edition features the same specification with the previous versions.The new edition retains the all-metal body of the other versions. It features a similar 6.01-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660 chipset, 12MP + 5-MP dual rear cameras, 12MP selfie shooter and a 3,250mAh battery. The new Vivo X20 Swarovski Gift Box edition is available in 4GB + 64GB memory version priced at 2998 yuan, and 4GB + 128GB memory version priced 3,398 Yuan. On the other hand, the Vivo 20 Plus is available in 4GB + 64GB memory and is priced at 3498 Yuan (~$483). The new version is now opened for booking at Jingdong and would go on sale as from December 25.

Honor 9 Lite Hands On Photos: Four Cameras On A Full Screen Design

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Dec 22, 2017

Chinese smartphone giant Huawei yesterday took the wrap off the Honor 9 Lite, a trimmed down version of the flagship Honor 9. The Honor 9 Lite hands-on photos are here presented to you so you can have a close view and clearer look at the device.

The Honor 9 Lite is a mid-range model and it joins the growing number of flagship-looking mid-range models utilising the full-screen design. The major highlight of the smartphone s the full-screen design as well as the four cameras it packs. The 9 Lite has dual cameras at the front and rear and equally features a metal body encased in 2.5D curved glass at the front and rear sides. Apart from the Black color (Magic Nightfall) on display here, you also get colour options like Navy Blue, Seagull Gray, and Pearl White.

Overall, the Honor 9 Lite features a 5.65-inch IPS LCD screen with a Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. It should be noted that the Honor 9Lite has a larger display than the flagship 9. Sitting in the driver’s seat is a Hisilicon Kirin 659 chipset that includes a 2.36 GHz octa-core processor. It is complemented by a 3GB RAM on some models and 4GB RAM on other models while the storage options include a 32GB and 64GB storage versions, both expandable. Crammed inside the slim metal body is a 3,000mAh battery that is equipped with an intelligent power saving feature.

Other features include EMUI 8 based on Android 8, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 4.2, USB Type-C, and GPS. The phone also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Honor 9 Lite starts at 1,199 Yuan (~$182) for the base variant with 3GB + 32GB memory. The price goes up to 1,499 Yuan (~$227) for the 4GB + 32Gb version and 1,799 Yuan (~$227) for the 4GB + 64GB version. The device will go on sale from December 26 in China and Huawei has hinted that the model will be available in 14 countries including India, Russia and the U.K in no distant time.

Check out more of the Honor 9 Lite hands-on images from below. You should also check out our specification listing for the Honor 9 Lite from here.

Snapdragon 845 Powered Chromebooks May Launch in 2018

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Dec 22, 2017

Various flagship phones coming in 2017 are expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. At the beginning of next year, consumers will be able to lay their hands on Snapdragon 835 powered Always Connected PCs. Recent reports have also revealed that Snapdragon 845 notebooks will also arrive in the second half of next year.

According to XDA Developers, the Chromium commits that it has come across have suggested that even Chromebooks powered by Snapdragon 845 may arrive in the next year. One of the commits refers to a new board called “cheza” and the follow-up commit indicates that “Cheza” is a board overlay for a reference device that is fueled by the Snapdragon 845 chipset.

The HP Envy x12 and ASUS NovaGO that are fueled by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 have shown how smoothly they can run on Windows 10. The chipset offers gigabit LTE connectivity and battery life that is said four times better than new smartphones. The new Snapdragon 845 is even more capable at handling the Windows 10 OS. Since the Chrome OS is a lighter OS than Windows 10, the Snapdragon 845 powered devices running on it are expected to deliver stellar performance.

Get A Massive Discount Off The Ulefone Power 3 4G Phablet On GearBest

Save $80 When You Buy Ulefone Power 3 4G Phablet On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Dec 22, 2017

Deemed as one of China’s biggest manufacturers of high-end mobile devices and accessories, Ulefone Mobile is currently offering its recently-unveiled Power 3 4G Phablet for a discounted price on GearBest.

The device’s original asking price of $299.99 will be reduced to $219.99. The promo kicks off on Monday, December 25 and is slated to end on January 2, 2018.

Customers buying the Power 3 smartphone on GearBest will receive a slew of free gifts including a protective case, protective film, a Type C to 3.5mm headphone adapter, and micro USB Type-C adapter.Buyers will also get all accessories of Ulefone Power 3 smartphone, but more importantly, they’ll save $80 by purchasing Ulefone Power 3 via GearBest.

Sporting a 6.0-inch 18:9 all-screen design, Ulefone Power 3 is backed by a robust 6080mAh battery. The handset packs Helio P23 64-bit octa-core processor, paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory, under the hood.
Touted as world’s first MT6763 18:9, 4-camera, big battery flagship, Ulefone Power 3 smartphone runs on Android 7.1. The device also features Face ID and Fingerprint ID. You can apply coupon code ‘UlePower3’ while checking out and buy the device for just $219.99. You can head straight to this link to check out the offer.

OnePlus 6 Could Release Early In 2018, Underglass Fingerprint Sensor Expected

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Joel Joseph

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Dec 22, 2017

OnePlus ‘ 5T launch in November wasn’t a surprise given that the company did the same last year. However, the phone could be one of the shortest flagships launched recently as our source has given us a few details about the upcoming OnePlus 6 flagship. While some might say that it is too early to call this phone as upcoming, our source reveals that OnePlus is planning to launch the OnePlus 6 as early as March of 2018. The launch is said to be sometime in the middle of March, with the phone becoming available by the end of the month.

As for the specs, our source reveals that the OnePlus 6 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. This isn’t surprising given that Oneplus flagships are known to come with the latest flagship chips from Qualcomm. However, our source further adds that the phone will feature an underglass fingerprint sensor. The current OnePlus 5T features the fingerprint sensor on the back, which isn’t really an ideal position. Many prefer the sensor on the front and an underglass fingerprint sensor would make things easier as it can easily be installed on the front without having the sacrifice the full-screen design.

It might be too early to say that the above information is going to be 100% true, but it is worth mentioning that our source has been right about OnePlus flagships before. We revealed details of the OnePlus 5T smartphone way before anyone else and we are pretty confident that the above information is also solid.

Alleged Nokia E71 (2018) 4G Feature Phone’s Specs Leaked, May Debut with Nokia 9

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Dec 22, 2017

HMD Global is rumored to debut a couple of new phones such as Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 8 (2018) and Nokia 9 at the start of 2018. It is also speculated to be working on a new 4G feature phone after meeting with success by the launch of Nokia 3310 (2017) this year. Recent reports have revealed that the rumored 4G feature phone has already received FCC and Bluetooth SIG certification. Fresh information suggests that the upcoming 4G feature phone from HMD Global could be the revamped edition of the Nokia E71 Qwerty keyboard enabled phone from 2008.

Nokia E71 (2018) is expected to house a 3.5-inch touchscreen display that will be delivering a resolution of 480p. The Snapdragon 205 chipset by Qualcomm that is designed to bring 4G LTE on low-budget and feature phones is speculated to power the Nokia E71 (2018) along with 1 GB RAM.

The E71 (2018) is expected to feature an internal storage of 8 GB and it may also allow users to take advantage of additional storage through the microSD card slot. It is likely to be fitted with a rear-mounted camera of 3-megapixel. It is expected to arrive in single-SIM and dual-SIM options in different markets.

As of this writing, there is no official confirmation from HMD Global on the existence of the Nokia E71 (2018). Rumors have it that the Finnish company may not release the phone in the home market of China. The Chinese media claims that the phone may cost around 2,000 Yuan (~$300). Such a pricing may not attract buyers as there many smartphones from popular brands like Huawei and Xiaomi that are priced around 1,000 Yuan (~$150). Hence, the Finnish firm will have to price the Nokia E71 (2018) well under 1,000 Yuan (~$150) to entice a lot of buyers.

The Nokia 9 flagship is speculated to debut as early as January 2018. There is a possibility that the company may unveil it alongside the Nokia 9.

What’s your opinion on the rumored specs of the Nokia E71 (2018)? Let us know your thoughts by adding your comments below.

Zanco Tiny T1 is World’s Smallest Mobile Phone Priced at $40

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Get Massive Discounts On Wearable Devices On GeekBuying

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Dec 22, 2017

Zanco may not be a well-known name in the world of mobile phones. Since this U.K based company has started a Kickstarter campaign for the world’s smallest mobile phone called tiny t1, it is gradually gaining popularity. The tiny t1 is indeed very small as it measures 46.7 x 21x 12mm and weighs 12 grams.

Most smartphone OEMs are now launching full screen design smartphones that feature larger displays that are packed inside compact bodies by cutting down the size of the bezels. On the contrary, Zanco’s tiny t1 is a thumb-sized phone that is lighter than a coin. The phone is built for voice calls and sending text messages.

The tiny t1 supports a single nano SIM that allow users to store up to 300 contacts in the phonebook. Also, it can store up to 50 text messages. It can show 50 incoming and outgoing phone numbers in the call register by using its 32 MB inbuilt storage.

The tiny t1 is driven by MediaTek MTK6261D chipset that is coupled with 32 MB of RAM. It features a 0.49-inch OLED display that offers a resolution of 64 x 32 pixels. It is fueled by a 2,00mAh battery that offers a standby time of 3 days and a talk time of 180 minutes. It is equipped with a T9 backlit keyboard, a loudspeaker and a mic.

For connectivity, the tiny t1 offers features like 2G (two band frequencies – 850/1900 and 900/1800), Bluetooth and microUSB. The handset does not support 3G and 4G network frequencies. Hence, it does not support internet connectivity.

The tiny t1 can be a great secondary phone. The company claims since it is so small, it can be easily carried in pocket while jogging, running, cycling and walking. Through the Kickstarter campaign, the company has set a goal of $33,480. As of this writing, it has accumulated $44,817 from pledgers. It is available with a pre-order price tag of $40 and its shipment is expected to begin in May 2018 across the world.

Customers who are interested in purchasing should check whether their network providers are still offering 2G services. In the U.S, AT&T has shut down 2G services. Verizon will be closing 2G services in December 2019 and T-Mobile will be ending it in 2020. Australian services providers have already shut down 2G services. In the U.K. and Europe, Vodafone will be offering 2G services until 2025.

What do you think about this small mobile phone? Will you consider buying it? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

GeekBuying Year End Sale Offers Massive Discounts On Wearable Devices

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Vinay Patel

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Dec 22, 2017

As part of its Year End Sale, GeekBuying is offering a huge discount on wearables, which has been divided into four categories including 0.99 Deals, Smart Watches, Smart Bracelets, and the last category comprises Watches and Jewelry.

0.99 Deals

The 0.99 deals feature a Gold Red tinted, adjustable PU leather strap with metal case for Xiaomi Miband / 1S Smart Bracelets. Thanks to a massive 92% discount, you can now get your hands on this item for just $0.99. The original asking price for this item is $12.99. There were only 3 pieces left at the time of writing.Additionally, there’s also a Red colored, adjustable PU leather strap with PC case for Xiaomi Miband / 1S Smart Bracelets available. There’s a big 91% discount on this item and you can get your hands on one of 3 remaining pieces by shelling out just $0.99. The original asking price of the item is $10.99.

Smart Watches

You can find some equally-exciting discounts for smartwatches on GeekBuying. Let’s take a look at what the site is currently offering.
First off, we have NeeCoo V3 Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Watch MTK2502C. The device is rife with features such as sleep tracker, heart rate monitor, music player, call reminder, and a phonebook for Android and iOS.

If you buy NeeCoo V3 Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Watch MTK2502C via GeekBuying, you’d be eligible to receive a 53% discount. In order words, you can buy it for just $39.99, which is a considerable reduction from its original $85.32 asking price. There were only 3 pieces left at the time of writing.

About 74 pieces of Makibes UPG06 Sport Smartwatch (Black) are also currently available with a huge 58% discount. It’s worth noting that the item originally sells for $165.99, but you can now buy it for just $69.99 before the promo comes to an end.

Alternatively, you can buy Makibes Talk T1 3G Smartwatch Phone (Black) for just $89.99. The 57% discount promo is slated to end in 3 days and there were only 2 pieces left at the time of writing.

The last available item in Smart Watches category is Black tinted Makibes DM98 3G Smart Watch bearing a discounted price tag of $74.99. If you buy this item via GeekBuying before the promo ends in 3 days, you can avail a 41% discount on its original asking price of $127.66. There was only one piece left at the time of writing.

Smart Bracelets

Three pieces of Bracelet with Bluetooth for Cell Phone (Black) were up for grabs at the time of writing. GeekBuying is offering a massive 76% off the remaining pieces. You can buy Bracelet with Bluetooth for Cell Phone for just $9.99 before the promo ends in 5 days.

Hesvit S3 Bluetooth Smart Bracelet (Black) is up for grabs on GeekBuying for just $39.99. This massive 73% discount is slated to end in 5 days. There were only 4 pieces of the item left.

The item is also available in other color options including Blue, which carries a discounted price tag of $53.49, while the Orange, White, and Red versions can be bought for $79.00.

The next item under smart bracelets category on GeekBuying is Makibes ID107 Smart Bracelet. The device is up for grabs in various color options including Blue, which bears a $14.99 price tag, the Black and Purple version are available for 19.99. The item is also available in Orange for just $9.99 and Green color option for $19.99.

You can also buy Black tinted Makibes E08 Bluetooth 4.0 Sports Smart Bracelet on GeekBuying for just $29. Alternatively, you can go for a Gold colored version of the item by shelling out $25.99. There were only a few pieces of each hue left at the time of writing.

Watches & Jewelry

You can purchase 1669 Retro Neutral Watch with PU Leather Band in 3 different color options on GeekBuying. Color No. 5, 6, and 2 versions of the 1669 Retro Neutral Watch are all available for only $2.79. There were only a few pieces left so interested buyers are advised to head straight to GeekBuying before the promo comes to an end.

You can also buy A002 Fashion Unisex 108 PCS Chinese Knot Bodhi (White) for just $0.99, which is a massive 70% drop from the device’s original asking price of $3.34. Only 3 pieces were left at the time of writing.

You can head straight to this link to avail of some of the biggest discounts available on GeekBuying.

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) Images, Full Specifications Leaked

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Dec 22, 2017

Recent reports have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) with model number SM-J250 is an upcoming entry-level smartphone from the company. Well-known tipster Roland Quandt has revealed the entire specifications of the smartphone along with its images on a German publication.

The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) is expected to arrive with a 5-inch Super AMOLED display that will be supporting qHD resolution of 540 x 960 pixels. The modest Snapdragon 425 chipset will be powering the phone with its 1.4 GHz quad-core processor.

The SoC will be supported by 1.5 GB of RAM and it will be coming with a native storage of 16 GB. It is also expected to feature a microSD card slot and it will arrive preloaded with Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. For photography, it will be featuring an 8-meapixel rear snapper whereas its front side will be housing a 5-megapixel selfie camera. Both the cameras will be equipped with LED flash.

The connectivity features that will be available on the Galaxy J2 (2018) are dual-SIM support, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB 2.0, v4.2 Bluetooth, Cat. 4 LTE modem that supports a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, and Wi-Fi 802.11n. The handset will be featuring a battery of 2,600mAh capacity. The body of the device will be made out of plastic and it will be weighing 153 grams.

Quandt claims that it will be landing in Russia and some emerging markets in the coming weeks. In Russia, the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) will be available with a price tag of 8,000 Rubles (~$136). It is expected to come in two color choices like Black and Gold as shown in the above images.

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Giveaway – Win A Chuwi Hi9 Gaming Tablet From Banggood

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Dec 22, 2017

Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting a Chuwi Hi9 gaming tablet as Giveaway gift to one of our lucky readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing phone.

Chuwi Hi9 is new gaming tablet just unveiled in December, and this Hi9 tablet will start global presale on Banggood soon. CHUWI Hi9 comes with MTK8173 Quad Core 1.9GHz CPU processor and Android 7.0 system. Adopts 4GB LPDDR3 RAM and 64GB eMMC Storage enable the tablet run smoothly. 8.4 inch OGS screen with 2560×1600 pixels resolution will give you an perfect visual enjoyment.

Here is the main features of Chuwi Hi9:

8.4 inch OGS screen with 2560×1600 pixel full HD display;
Powered a 1.9GHz MTK MT8173 quad-core processor;
Bulit-in 4GB RAM and 64GB storage inside;
Android Nougut 7.0 OS with full Google Play service
Front Camera: 2MP, Rear Camera: 5MP

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018), A8+ (2018) Releasing in First Week of January, Pricing Revealed

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Dec 22, 2017

When Samsung had announced the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) earlier in this week, it had said that both the smartphones would be released in the market by early January 2018. Fresh information reveals that the Galaxy A8 duo will be coming to its first country in the first week of January.

A press release by Samsung Vietnam has officially confirmed that the Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018) would be made available in Vietnam starting from Jan. 6. In Vietnam, the Galaxy A8 (2018) would be priced at around $485 and the larger Galaxy A8+ (2018) would be costing around $595. Both phones will be coming to the country in color choices like Black, Orchid Grey and Gold.

The press release highlights some of the best features that enrich the experience on the 2018 Galaxy A8 phones. Both phones also come with IP68 certified chassis and Always-on Display feature that are available on premium phones like Galaxy S8 and S8+. VDIS (video digital image stabilization) is a feature that stabilizes the camera footage and the Hyperlapse mode lets users to create time-lapse videos. The 2018 Galaxy A8 and A8+ are the first Galaxy A series phones to support Gear VR.

The 2018 Galaxy A8 smartphones look like the Galaxy S8 duo as they feature Infinity Display design. The Galaxy A8 (2018) has a 5.6-inch S-AMOLED display and the Galaxy A8+ (2018) has a 6-inch S-AMOLED display. Both the smartphones support 18.5:9 aspect ratio and support a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels.

The Galaxy A8 (2018) has 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage and 3,000mAh battery whereas the Galaxy A8+ (2018) has 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage and 3,500mAh battery. Both the phones are equipped with 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual front cameras and 16-megapixel rear camera. These phones are pre-installed with Android Nougat OS and also feature rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

In related news, Russian publications are claiming that the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) would be coming to Russia starting from Jan. 1. Well-known technology journalist Eldar Murtazin has claimed that the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) would be respectively available with a price tag of 34,990 Rubles (~$597) and 37,990 Rubles (~$648).